“The main character obviously needs to show up at the final decisive moment,” Zu An said. His words immediately drew the irritation of those present, and they immediately cursed him for being shameless and cocky. Zu An was on cloud nine when he saw the incoming Rage points, so he taunted them a bit more.

The smile on Lady Nan Xun’s face also stiffened. She couldn't help but remind him, “May I ask if you have an answer to this prompt?”

Zu An pretended to think for a moment, then said with a clear voice, “The receding sunset clouds overflow with crisp coolness; silently, the starry streams surround a ring of jade.”

The clamoring audience fell silent. They all began to mutter to themselves. The more they repeated the words, the more profound they seemed.

The exceptional beauty in the special room exclaimed in surprise, “That fellow actually possessed such literary talents? I’ve really underestimated him.”

The maid who had been looking down on Zu An all this time asked, confused, “Is this verse really amazing?” She couldn't sense the intricacies behind the words with just her knowledge and experience.

The exceptional beauty nodded. “It is.”...