26. First Beauty
"In that case, I will present my humble work," Ye Li said.
"Li'er..." Qin Zheng voiced her worry, while Murong Ting and Hua Tianxiang also looked worriedly at Ye Li. Ye Li winked at them, smiled, and slightly shook her head. Seeing her genuine smile, Qin Zheng felt a bit relieved. Recalling that Li'er's mother was once Capital City's Number One Talented Woman and her maternal grandfather was the head of all scholars, she probably had learned all the requisite knowledge, even if she didn't show it.
Under everyone's gaze, Ye Li walked toward the table where the brush and ink were still placed. After only a brief contemplation, she picked up the brush and began to work on the premium Xuan paper.
Above the stage, Feng Zhiyao observed with amusement the young woman in a blue dress who was bowed over her artwork, and he subtly nodded. The woman beside him, Yaoji, glanced at him and softly laughed. "So, Third Feng has high hopes for Third Miss Ye?"
