Lin Wanwan nestled comfortably in Lin Rui'an's arms, her eyes still closed.

"I told him about my brother's poem. If you disagree, come at me!"

After Zou Wanqing finished speaking, she covered her mouth tightly.

What happened?

She clearly meant to say that her older brother was someone that no one could compare to.

"What? Lin Shixuan's poems were taught by that child? How is that possible?"

Zou Wanqing turned around, trying to explain to everyone.

"Yes, that's what I secretly told my older brother. I read it in a book and memorized it long ago. You guys are so capable, you should also have a genius sister like me!"

Zou Wanqing looked terrified.

how so?

Why is she so 'obedient', as if she's being controlled?

She remembered that only one person had such an ability.

That was the woman named Zi Shang that she met when she secretly learned to draw talismans at the Qingyun Academy's talisman department before her soul transmigrated.

Could it be that she descended to the mortal realm?

"What? It really is her?"

"This is unbelievable! This child is clearly a monster!"

“I told you last time that she was a monster, but you didn’t believe me.”

"What kind of nonsense is this? Did Lin Shixuan just make a fool of us?"

Lin Shixuan stood not far away, completely terrified.

He rushed to Zou Wanqing's side and angrily scolded, "Wanqing, shut up!"

How could you frame me like this?

"These poems were clearly written by myself."

Zou Wanqing said, "Brother, I didn't frame you. I'm telling the truth. I was the one who told you the poems at the end."

"All of these poems express the poet's longing for his hometown and loved ones."

After speaking, she covered her mouth again and ran away from the stage in a panic, afraid that she might have said something wrong again.

how so?

Has someone discovered her?

She squeezed through the crowd and ran away frantically.

Absolutely no one must know.

Lin Shixuan stood on the stage, his face ashen, wishing he could disappear into a hole in the ground.

We're doomed.

His reputation is ruined; he's completely finished.

The host had never encountered such a daring cheater before. If they hadn't discovered it, wouldn't the money have been given away for nothing?

Did the Grand Tutor make a mistake in what he instructed?

He angrily retorted, "You, Lin Shixuan, I never imagined that your talent was actually stolen!"

"Get down here right now!"

Those who had recovered from their shock followed the host's lead and said:

"Yes, get out, get out, get out!"

"I thought the Marquis of Zhenbei's family had a decent son, but I never expected him to be a stolen scholar!"

"Get off! Get off! Get off!"

Lin Shixuan was pushed off the stage by the host and several men who had just participated.

He fled in a sorry state.

Lin Rui'an ultimately won the match.

"Congratulations, Young Master Lin, oh no, Young Master Rui'an, this hundred taels of silver is yours."

Lin Rui'an accepted it with a faint smile and a slight expression.

"This reward came suddenly. I will send this sum of money to Ciguzhuang and donate it to children in need."

The host was surprised by his magnanimity and nodded with a smile.

"How the young master spends his money is entirely up to him."

The audience below the stage repeatedly expressed their admiration.

"Ye Lanyin's children are the best; they are filial and kind-hearted."

“That’s right. Unlike Lin Shixuan, who conspired with a two-year-old to steal articles just for a hundred taels of silver, you can’t do that even if you want silver.”

"That's right, that's right."

...

After the match ended, Lin Rui'an carried Lin Wanwan away from the crowd.

But they heard a man's roar in an alley.

"Zou Wanqing, you've ruined me!"

"Since you helped me, why did you tell me?"

"If you're not willing to help me, you don't have to agree. We're like siblings, bound by the same blood. Do you think you'll feel better if you do this?"

Zou Wanqing was being shaken violently by him, crying and shouting that she didn't mean it.

"Brother, I don't know why I said those things."

"Someone must have cursed me, otherwise why would I say it?"

What's the benefit of me saying this?

"Waaaaah..."

Lin Shixuan slumped to the ground, looking as if he were facing imminent disaster.

"I studied humbly under Ye Lanyin's nose for more than ten years, relying on the connections he had accumulated in Bianjing, all for the sake of getting ahead, passing the imperial examination with top honors, and inheriting the Marquis's mansion."

"Now you've ruined the reputation I've built up over a decade ago. I have nothing left!" he cried out weakly.

Zou Wanqing covered her head and kept shrinking into the corner.

"Big brother, big brother... Waaah... I really didn't mean to."

Lin Rui'an stood at a distance, watching his ridiculous behavior, and even felt a little sorry for him.

It's pitiful that he, with such talent, insisted on taking shortcuts.

It's a pity he can't afford to lose.

But the pity only lasts for a moment.

In his past life, he wiped out his entire family!

They are sworn enemies!

Sensing that someone was watching him, Lin Shixuan looked up and gazed out of the alley.

The young man stood tall and straight, shining like the dazzling starry sky tonight, his dark blue robe seemingly shimmering with a faint silver light.

Lin Rui'an!

He jumped up and walked towards the alley entrance.

The ferocity in his eyes was terrifying.

Lin Wanwan noticed his angry expression and tugged at Lin Rui'an's clothes.

"Pot~ Let's go~"

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