The Guardian Lady said in surprise, "It's you? Didn't you just say you were the owner of the silver building?"
Gu Fei lowered her eyes. "Yes."
Just as the Guardian Lady was about to say something, Qin Ying suddenly stood up, her face clearly showing her discontent. "Guardian Lady, I wonder if I might be allowed a look at the two poetry manuscripts."
The Guardian Lady nodded slightly, and a maid brought the two manuscripts over to her.
Qin Ying quickly scanned Gu Fei's manuscript, and her face suddenly went pale.
'After reading Gu Fei's poem, I can't possibly claim my own work is superior.'
'No, in fact, it's inferior.'
'The masters only chose my manuscript because my grandfather is the Mountain Master of the academy.'
'I had always thought that while I might be slightly inferior to Gu Fei in looks, my greatest pride was my scholarly talent. I never imagined that even in that, I am no match for her!'
Qin Ying returned the manuscript to the maid and sat down, dejected.
