bear it. She felt a release, like a chrysanthemum blooming, and a strange sound echoed throughout the Imperial Garden.Silence, profound silence. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The air hun...Shangguan Jinghong's handsome face was lit up with a dashing smile, but Su Qingying could see the sincerity in his eyes, which made her impression of him improve by three points.

This person is honest enough, not a bit pretentious. They are way better than that pair of trash, Xuan Yuan Che and Lan Xin Yao.

Beside him, Jun Liye, who had been named, slowly raised his head. His fine white brocade robe flowed like water, and he moved gracefully, appearing like a celestial being descending to the mortal realm.

His shimmering crimson eyes resembled a deep pool, forming an enchanting and otherworldly aura with his aloof demeanor. With a light movement of his thin lips, he uttered, "Very good!"

"Of course!" Su Qingying slightly raised her eyes, her stunning face held no trace of humility. The confidence in her brows and eyes made her even more radiant.

Turning her gaze to Xuen Yuan Luo Chen, Su Qing Ying raised an eyebrow and asked, "What does the West Ming Emperor think Does this princess have the qualifications to win"

Humph, you dare say anything bad about Chinese poetry with its five thousand years of history You must be blind! I'm sure all the great poets would jump out of their graves and curse you!

Gazing into her phoenix eyes, a hint of disdain flickered within them. Xuan Yuan Luo Chen's gaze darkened slightly, his beautiful amber eyes narrowed, and he spoke coldly: "The poem made by the Fifth Princess is indeed excellent, and it is well-deserved to win the top spot in this literary competition."

A deathly silence enveloped the surroundings. They were still immersed in Su Qingying's poems, unable to extricate themselves. No one could find fault with a single word of her verses.

Unwilling to accept that Su Qingying had won first place, Zhao Ruizhi, whose life was a constant struggle and turmoil, spoke up again. "Hmph," she scoffed, "What use is winning the literary prize There's still the art competition. If you can't win in the arts, you still won't get the Gu Yueqin. What's there to be arrogant about!"

For Zhao Ru Zhi's spirit of courting death, Su Qing Ying twitched the corner of her mouth, expressing utmost admiration.

With a roll of her eyes, she let out a cold snort and retorted, "As if you're guaranteed to get the Gu Yue Qin just because I can't. I won first place in literature, after all. It's okay to be arrogant once in a while, isn't it But you, who didn't even come close to winning yet insist on provoking me like this. You're not even smart enough to understand your own foolishness! What gives you the courage"

"You shameless fool! How dare you speak to this princess like that!" Zhao Ruizhi was so enraged by Su Qingying that her face flushed crimson. She yelled out, disregarding her image, acting like a shrew, not showing the slightest bit of a lady's demeanor. This sight caused everyone present to frown.

Jun Liye's hand holding the white jade cup tightened slightly, and the white jade cup shattered instantly.

His eerie bloodshot eyes narrowed, a fleeting glint of chilling coldness flashing in their depths.

Shameless idiot

These words are truly grating to hear!

With a flick of his finger, a pill slipped from his hand and silently fell into Zhao Ruozhi's teacup.

Shangguan Jinghong was also displeased with Zhao Ruzhi's words, his nonchalant voice laced with sarcasm. "Silly This palace doesn't recall wrongly, just now the little girl recited five excellent poems, such outstanding talent can be called silly Or is Princess Jinling's talent even more outstanding"

The implication is that she's not even as smart as a fool.

"This...I..." Zhao Ruzhi blushed, embarrassed. She hadn't forgotten Su Qingying's sharp wit just now. Even if she tried her best, she couldn't come up with a poem better than Su Qingying's!

"Southern Border's Third Princess, as a princess of a nation, you disgrace your status by shouting in public like a shrew from the marketplace. The Southern Border Emperor's teachings truly open my eyes! Should you dare speak rudely to Ying'er again, don't blame this Palace for disregarding the ties between our two nations!"

Su Ziyì was extremely protective of Su Qingying. At this moment, his usually gentle and handsome face was contorted with a chillingly cold anger.

He would never allow anyone to slander Su Qingying! at the top of his lungs: "Father, Father Emperor! You're not dead!"Su Chengming coldly scanned him, his tone laced with sarcasm, "Yes, I'm not dead. Are you disappointed""Impossible! Impossible, I cl...