The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

In this excerpt from a literary competition, Chen Ping An, a young eunuch, cleverly outmaneuvers the Southern Qi delegation through witty wordplay. When challenged by the Southern Qi representatives who mock him, he turns their own words against them, humiliating two high-ranking officials by calling one a "dog" and implying the other eats excrement. His quick-witted responses cause uproarious laughter in the imperial court and deeply embarrass the Southern Qi delegation, setting the stage for a potentially intense poetic confrontation with Wu Lang Shan, known as the "Wordplay King".

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