The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 213 Ball Probability Problem

The sun shone on the square in front of the palace of Nanyue Kingdom, creating a golden halo. The square had already been arranged, with people from Nanyue Kingdom and Dali Kingdom standing on both sides, and the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

The Dali envoy stood in the center of the venue with a confident smile on his face. He cleared his throat and said, "Your Majesty, the King of Nanyue, friends of Nanyue, now we begin the first test. As mentioned before, this is a math problem. There is a box containing red, yellow, and blue balls. If you randomly take a ball out of the box, the probability of it being a red ball is one-third, and the probability of it being a yellow ball is one-quarter. Then what is the probability of it being a blue ball?"

The messenger's voice echoed in the square, and the ministers of Nanyue State whispered to each other and fell into deep thought. Some of them frowned, trying to think of a solution; others looked puzzled, as if they had no idea about the problem.

The King of Nanyue sat on the throne with a solemn look. He turned his head slightly and looked at Qin Mufeng standing beside him, his eyes full of expectation.

Qin Mufeng was also thinking about this question quickly in his mind. His eyes were focused and deep, as if he could see through all the difficult questions. He thought: "This question seems simple, but it actually requires careful analysis. The probability of the red ball is one-third, the probability of the yellow ball is one-quarter, and the remaining is the probability of the blue ball."

While Qin Mufeng was thinking, some people from Dali Kingdom began to discuss in a low voice.

"Huh, this question will definitely stump the people of Nanyue Kingdom." An official from the Dali Kingdom said proudly.

"Yeah, they definitely can't think of a solution to the problem," another person agreed.

On the Nanyue Kingdom's side, some ministers became even more anxious when they heard the discussions of the Dali Kingdom.

"What should we do? If we can't solve this problem, it will be a loss of face for the country." A minister said worriedly.

"Don't panic, maybe Master Qin can come up with a solution." said another minister.

As time went by, the atmosphere in the square became more tense. The sun seemed to become even hotter, making people feel irritated and uneasy.

Qin Mufeng took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He closed his eyes and quickly calculated in his mind. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and a confident smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He stepped forward and bowed respectfully to the King of Nanyue. Then he turned to the envoy of Dali and said, "Your Excellency, the answer to this question is that the probability of taking out the blue ball is 5/12."

Qin Mufeng's voice was clear and loud, echoing in the square. The people of Nanyue Country were stunned at first, and then showed surprise on their faces.

The Dali envoy frowned slightly and said, "Mr. Qin, please explain your answer."

Qin Mufeng smiled and said, "It's very simple. Since the probability of picking up a red ball is one-third and the probability of picking up a yellow ball is one-quarter, the probability of picking up a blue ball is one minus one-third minus one-quarter. One can be converted to twelve-twelfths, one-third to four-twelfths, and one-quarter to three-twelfths. Twelve-twelfths minus four-twelfths minus three-twelfths, the result is five-twelfths."

Qin Mufeng's explanation was clear and concise, which made everyone present suddenly understand. The Dali envoy was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Mr. Qin is indeed very smart. You answered this question correctly."

The King of Nanyue showed a gratified smile on his face, and he said loudly: "Good! Qin Aiqing has won the first test for my Nanyue Kingdom."

Warm applause and cheers rang out in the square. The ministers of Nanyue State cast admiring glances at Qin Mufeng.

Qin Mufeng also breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew that this was only the first test and there would be more challenges waiting for them.

At this time, the sun is still shining, and the breeze is gently blowing the flags on the square. This battle of wits has just begun, and there is still a long way to go.

Among the crowd of Nanyue State, some young officials were talking excitedly.

"Mr. Qin is so amazing! He can answer such difficult questions easily." said a young official.

"Yes, with Master Qin here, our Nanyue Kingdom will definitely win this test." said another young official.

On the other hand, some people in Dali Kingdom showed unwilling expressions.

"I didn't expect Qin Mufeng to be so powerful. It seems we can't underestimate the Nanyue Kingdom." said an official from the Dali Kingdom.

"Huh, this is just the first test. We will have chances later." said another Dali official.

With the end of the first test, the atmosphere in the square eased temporarily. But everyone knew that the next test would be more difficult. Qin Mufeng was also secretly thinking in his heart how to deal with the next challenge.

The environment around the square also stands out in this tense atmosphere. The tall buildings of the palace shine majestically in the sun, and the red walls and golden roofs complement each other, as if telling the glorious history of the Nanyue Kingdom. The stone pavement on the square is flat and smooth, reflecting the sunlight, giving people a solemn feeling.

In the garden not far away, the flowers are in full bloom, colorful. Butterflies are dancing among the flowers, and bees are flying around busily among the flowers. However, at this tense moment, no one is in the mood to appreciate this beautiful scenery.

Qin Mufeng's eyes swept across the people in the square. He saw the expectations in the eyes of the ministers of Nanyue Kingdom and the challenges in the eyes of the envoys of Dali Kingdom. He knew that he had a great responsibility and must win this test for the country.

He took another deep breath, adjusted his mentality, and prepared to face the next challenge. In his mind, he had already begun to think about various possible problems and how to deal with them.