Crazy or What? The Gloomy Prince Kisses Me to Tears Every Night!-Chapter 209 - 199: This Minister’s Daughter Is Willing to Try
However, this time Bai Wanwan and Feng Wuchen seemed to have a falling out, so whether Bai Wanwan told Feng Wuchen the answer is unclear. After Zhao Sheng’s words fell, Feng Qingyang also took an interest.
He immediately said, "Men, go see what the problem is in that wooden box? Whoever can solve it will be heavily rewarded by me!"
Upon hearing Feng Qingyang’s words, the noble children and civil and military officials of Da Qin present couldn’t help but show a curious expression.
Zhao Sheng then smiled and nodded, signaling the eunuch behind him to open the rosewood box.
After the box was opened, a square panel was revealed inside.
On the panel, there were movable small blocks with numbers on them.
"Everyone, this is the Digital Mechanism Lock on the treasure map. To be honest, I have studied it for three full years without making any headway. The talented individuals under my command are also powerless against it. Today, I look forward to the extraordinary talents of Da Qin. If Da Qin can solve this puzzle, I, from Zhao Country, will not take a penny from the treasure inside," Zhao Sheng said.
As Zhao Sheng’s words fell, Young Master Tian, Tian Yuan, stepped forward and said, "I will give it a try."
Despite his reputation suffering greatly in recent years from frequenting brothels,
in reality, he has had a talent for arithmetic since childhood, making him one of the best.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t dare step forward in such an important occasion.
Feng Qingyang nodded slightly at this moment.
As one of the former Four Young Lords of the Capital City, Feng Qingyang naturally knew his abilities very well.
...
Soon, Tian Yuan approached the rosewood box and pondered as he stared at the numbered blocks in front of him.
He then said, "These blocks, indeed, resemble a numerical puzzle game..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng nodded and said, "I initially thought the same way, but unfortunately, despite exhausting my brain, I could not find the correct sequence. Whenever I thought I was about to succeed, the last step always had some mistake, overturning all previous steps."
At this, Zhao Sheng sighed lightly.
Tian Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, "I see, let me try first."
With that, his fingers began to nimbly move the number blocks.
Bai Susu, upon seeing this, couldn’t help but secretly marvel.
Although ancient mathematics was not as detailed and profound as modern mathematics, the true mathematical geniuses’ brainpower should not be underestimated.
The speed of Tian Yuan’s hand movements was so fast, indicating how quickly his mind was working now.
After a few minutes, Tian Yuan’s eyes brightened.
Zhao Sheng, seeing this, couldn’t help but have his face slightly darkened.
Could Da Qin truly have such a mathematical genius capable of solving this puzzle that had troubled him for years with ease?
Just as Zhao Sheng was thinking this, Tian Yuan had completed the final step.
However, to people’s disappointment, the rosewood box did not change in any way.
Tian Yuan murmured at this point, "It’s impossible, my approach shouldn’t be wrong."
Zhao Sheng felt a sense of relief and then glanced at the number blocks Tian Yuan manipulated and said, "This column is wrong. When I first reached this step, I also thought I had found the correct solution, but upon close inspection, I found that the sum of the numbers in this column differed from others. However, to achieve in minutes what took me years of research shows the high level of your arithmetic."
Tian Yuan’s face, however, was not very good looking.
What use is a high level of arithmetic?
Without solving the puzzle, it’s still all in vain, isn’t it?
He still hoped to make a good impression at this grand meeting and let the Crown Prince know he was not worthless and was worth recruiting.
Now it’s ruined; if the Crown Prince knows he couldn’t even solve this problem, will he still want to accept him then?
Thinking of this, Tian Yuan couldn’t help but press his lips and then said to Feng Qingyang, "I’m useless and failed to solve this puzzle."
Feng Qingyang, though somewhat disappointed, also knew Zhao Sheng came prepared this time, and the problem presented was not easily solvable.
So he gently said, "No matter, let’s see if anyone else can achieve it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tian Yuan stepped back.
...
After Tian Yuan stepped back, Feng Qingyang again swept his gaze over Da Qin’s other civil and military officials.
"Is there anyone else willing to give it a try?" Feng Qingyang asked.
Upon hearing this, Feng Wuchen couldn’t help but clench his fists tightly.
Damn it!
He knew the problem in advance, yet he still couldn’t find the answer!
Bai Wanwan is truly useless, dreaming of the problem but not the answer.
What’s the use of her?
As Feng Qingyang’s words fell, Minister of Revenue Su Lun stepped out and said, "This old minister is incompetent but would like to see for myself."
Seeing this, Feng Qingyang immediately nodded with eyes full of expectation.
As the Minister who manages Da Qin’s treasury, Su Lun is naturally extremely sensitive to numbers, otherwise he wouldn’t have been the Minister of Revenue for so many years with few errors.
After stepping forward, Su Lun began to observe the panel on the rosewood box.
While pondering, he moved the number blocks slowly as if he were playing chess.
But like Tian Yuan, when he reached the last step, he sighed and said, "This problem... is indeed difficult to solve. Please forgive this old minister for failing to solve it."
Feng Qingyang couldn’t help but feel a bit disheartened.
Still, he said to Su Lun, "Su Aiqing, do not blame yourself; since it is a problem for the ages, how can it be solved in a short time?"
Feng Qingyang’s words were already giving Da Qin a way out.
But Zhao Sheng would not miss this opportunity.
So, looking disappointed, he quickly said, "What Your Majesty said is very true. I originally thought that with Da Qin pooling its talents, it would surely solve this puzzle and relieve my obsession, but it seems I am to be disappointed."
"If someone can solve this problem in the future, please make sure to send someone to tell me the answer."
On hearing this, Feng Qingyang clenched his fists tightly.
Then he pretended to be warm and said, "There’s still time until the end of the conference; perhaps Crown Prince Zhao will have an answer before leaving?"
"I hope so," Zhao Sheng said disappointedly.
Bai Susu, seeing this, narrowed her eyes and suddenly stepped out, saying, "In response to Your Majesty, I would like to give it a try."
As soon as these words came out, Feng Qingyang immediately looked over at Bai Susu.
Others also turned to Bai Susu at this time.
However, no one thought Bai Susu was showing off by stepping forward in this situation, nor did they look down on her for being a woman and stepping up in such an occasion.
After all, as the granddaughter of Prime Minister Bai, Bai Susu’s reputation as a talented woman is well-deserved.
