In Canglan Court.
Xiao Jizi was forced by Lian Hua to recite poetry; he had to memorize a poem after just a few glances, and if he couldn't recite it, he would be hit on the palm with a rattan. If he recited it incorrectly, his palm would also be punished, while Xiao Linzi was the judge of whether it was recited correctly or not.
Whenever Xiao Jizi's palm was struck, Xiao Linzi would look away, not daring to watch, as it seemed too painful.
But he was too honest, unable to lie, unable to help Brother Xiao Ji...
Lian Hua was having a great time, but Xiao Jizi was on the verge of tears.
It was truly bitter to him; how could he have that idiot's gift of never forgetting anything he saw? Crying out for his parents and pleading with his master, his generously accommodating master counted from five, increasing it to ten. After counting to ten, if he couldn't recite it, he would be hit.
After frolicking for a while, Lian Hua put down the rattan and asked, "Does it hurt?"
