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Murong Yi didn’t reach out for the poem but looked at her servant instead, and Lady Yan quickly came forward to roll up the poem.
“This poem is bound to pass down through the ages. How could I dare tarnish it? I hope Young Master Bai can take it back,” Murong Yi stood up and slightly bowed to express her apology.
Bai Zhi’s face showed a flicker of disappointment. Her response was a subtle rejection, implying that his chances of securing first place had diminished. Yet, he remained calm, knowing there were still three more rounds to prove himself.
When the poem was returned to Bai Zhi, Lady Yan returned to the second floor and stood behind Murong Yi.
“Young Master Hua, you’re the head of the four scholars. It’s a great honor for me to meet you today,” Murong Yi turned to look at Hua Chenye. This was their first meeting because Hua Chenye seldom visited Serene Sea City.
His presence here was a rare exception, prompted by a personal invitation he could not refuse. Beyond that, his curiosity was piqued—he wished to see if the rumors of Murong Yi’s legendary beauty, which he said made life worthwhile with a single glance, were true.
“Lady Murong, you flatter me too much!” Hua Chenye smiled...
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