TN | The Malicious Empress

Chapter 32: Same Group

Moreover Rose had been practicing her qin skills hard these recent days and it was finally not in vain. When she was sitting, there was some air of a gentlewoman and couple with her good looks and qin sounds that comparing with those mediocre others, it was like a burst of breeze that made one feel pure and cool.

A blue clad youth at the male section of the banquet said, "It's sonorous and resounding."

When Cai Lin heard it at the side, he kicked that youth unhappily, "What was that? That was because one did not hear Yue'er qin. If Yue-er was to play a piece, even nine heavenly fairies would not be able to compare. Such ignorance!"

Cai Lin was one who always protected his crush but Su Ming Lang who heard it began to twitch his mouth. He wanted to say something but seeing his brother warning eyes, he held back.

The 'qin' category was almost finished and the few examiners started to discuss with one another on the judgement. After the 'qin' group was done, it was then chess. The process for chess was much simpler. The five people were divided to two and play with one another, one game to define the winner and marks were awarded for the chess strategy and manner. In this category, the winner was Yi Pei Lan.

After chess it was 'literary'. Shen Qing, Bai Wei and Jiang Xiao were all in a group. These three people were good friends normally but in the academy examination, there was a nervous atmosphere. This time the literary context would be based on Chrysanthemum. One would pick up the brush to write a poem down. First to see the calligraphy and second to see one's talent. Shen Qing's expertise was not at poetry and chess but accounting. Unfortunately accounting was in the male examinations so she did not get it.

But as long as the final result was not out, no one would know who would be the first position.

One would need to wait till the end before it reaches to Jennie's group.

Shen Yue glanced at Jennie, most likely she still remembered that Jennie had humiliated her just now, Shen Yue actually did not try to maintain their good sisters' appearance. She smiled at Jennie, "Later at the stage, Fifth Younger Sister must not give way to Older Sister. To have such a confidence appearance, even I am a little afraid."

These words were heard by Fan Liu-er at the right moment and she could not help but laugh, "Shen Yue, what are you talking about? What confidence appearance, could it be –Jennie has a trump card?"

"Since you say it as such, I have some expectations already." Zhao Yan said in rejoice at her misfortune, "Remember last year Jennie picked qin but pull the strings off from a good bamboo qin. It must be that she had inherited General Shen' bravery. This year is painting, the brush better not be broken." As she spoke, she touched Shen Yue's cheek, "Such a fair and tender face, better not paint on this face later on."

Jennie did not move but just looked at her indifferently. Under that extremely cold eyes, Zhao Yan smile gradually froze and Fan Liu-er also felt that Jennie's expression was not good. There was a sudden wave of fear in her heart and she involuntary pull Zhao Yan's hand back.

Qin Qing seemed somewhat impatient and glanced at Jennie, "Quarrel what quarrel? If you want to quarrel then go up stage and quarrel and let everyone see both of your appearances."

After she said it like that, even though Zhao Yan and the rest were not happy about it, they did not speak any more.

At the male side of the banquet, Cai Lin looked at Shen Yue's figure excitedly but that rice dumpling tugged Su Ming Feng, "That pretty older sister is there. Eldest Brother look."

Su Ming Feng was between laughter and tears, he did not know how his own Younger Brother was so persistent with Shen Jennie. He was already Grade Three and this was the first time he was out after being seriously eat and also evidently weak so he was unable to participate in the academy examinations. He also knew of Jennie's reputation, after all the entire Ding capital knew that the formidable Shen General was unhindered in the battlefields but had an idiot for a daughter.

"She will definitely win." Su Ming Lang said while making a fist with his hands.

Su Ming Feng did not express an opinion as he knew that it would be Shen Yue who would win the first place today again.

In front of the stage, Shen Yue could not help but spoke to Jennie, "Fifth Younger Sister, later on you must not show any mercy. Older Sister will wait for you."

"Definitely." Jennie answered.

Would definitely not show any mercy.

CHAPTER COMPLETED & EDITED