The Rebirth of the Empress

Provokes

When Shen Miao came out of the plum blossom forest, Gu Yu and Jing Zhe finally felt relieved. Jing Zhe peered inside and did not see any figure and asked doubtfully, "Why isn't there anyone?"

Shen Miao also glanced back. The leaves of the forest were lush and swayed gently with the wind. How can anyone see any figure? Xie Jing Xing is someone who practices martial arts and can most likely disappear by flying away.

He said, "Let's go."

When they returned to the banquet, Feng An Ning ran in a hurry and complained, "Didn't we agree you are waiting for me? Just one round of heads and one can't see anyone. After returning, you are not here either. Where exactly did you go?”

“Seeing Chrysanthemum blooms well, I casually take a walk.” Shen Miao raised his eyes and looked towards the stage, "It's already started?"

“You're gone for a long time. Election portion for the male group is over.” Feng An Ning's lips curved up, "Now it's the men's group's turn to choose the part."

The youths on the stage were in the midst of competition. The first round of the 'draw draw' had ended but Shen Miao did not care about the result. The second round is 'selection', which is to choose the field he mastered.

Shen Miao's eyes fell to the other far left side of the banquet, on the aqua green clothed youth.

This young man was fit, dark and his facial features were not bad. It's just that his stature that was too firm made him look rough. Even so he still chose to wear a green robe, making his skin look even darker. Not only that, he still combed her hair and tied it with a jade bamboo hairpin. Most likely he tried to follow the example of a man, but since he also wanted a rich appearance, his resemblance was somewhat inconspicuous. In short, although he wanted to look respectable but because he tried to imitate others, he failed to get the desired effect and looked tacky.

This was Gao Yan from the family of the Advisory Historian Jing. Gao Yan was young this year, no more than sixteen years old and his fur had not even grown. Until after Fu Xiu Yi ascended the throne and because Gao Yan rode the wind of Gao Jing as his status rose, he would act tyrannically in the capital city of Ding and was so brave that he even dared to covet Wan Yu.

As long as he thought of Wan Yu who would suffer Gao Yan's words of provocation, Shen Miao would become furious. He looked at Gao Yan as if he was watching the prey walk into a trap.

At that moment Gao Yan thought of something and spoke to Gao Jing with an excited expression on his face.

He was naturally happy because he had obtained the essay with unique words because during the 'draw ballot' he had chosen a truth that resulted in a mediocre appearance. He waits for the 'selection' to put out this essay and then he will be able to shock the entire audience.

Shen Miao sneered in his heart. Go, grab this essay and go over to Fu Xiu Yi's side! Entered officially before Gao Jing made any progress in his career. He believed that with Gao Yan's high-level means and methods, he would be able to personally and single-handedly exterminate the residence of the Adviser Historian Jing.

This was a great gift he gave to the Counselor Historian Jing.

As for Pei Lang, he turned around and looked at the green-robed man sitting near Fu Xiu Yi. From now on in this life, you will begin to slowly pay me for your past debts!

“Shen Miao, after the group of men is finished, it will be the 'selection' of the group of women. What will you choose?”

"Not going to." Shen Miao replied.

Because the appearance of 'selection' is what makes them feel more confident. If Shen Miao had not previously had the strength, she would not have participated in the 'selection' category because she would only humiliate herself if she ascended.

"Why?" Feng An Ning was a bit disappointed and he said, “At the moment your painting is good, so there should be improvements to the other categories. Why not just show it off?”

"No need." Shen Miao started playing the chest game on the table again and replied Feng An Ning without even raising her head, “There is no difference for me between being the center of attention or not. Moreover, I have no knowledge in the four scientific arts and am only lucky now. ”

"You ..." Feng An Ning was confused and desperate, "How can anyone say that about themselves?"

“Fifth Adik.” A voice interrupted their conversation. They did not know when Shen Yue was standing in front of them with a worried expression on his face, "Fifth Sister, in the next round of 'selection', you really will not participate?"

“Could Second Brother want me to participate?” Shen Miao answered that question with another question.

Shen Yue was choked by his words. He did not know why Shen Miao seemed determined to let go of all the recent pretenses of hospitality and it made Shen Yue become extremely confused. Could it be that after this accident of falling into the water made him attack the Second and Third Households? Although he was doubtful, Shen Miao did not discriminate in quick succession, gathering anger in his heart. Shen Yue bit his lips and looked somewhat sad as he softly said, “I certainly hope that Fifth Brother will participate. Just painting it was done so well, so since Fifth Brother has such an amazing skill, why not continue to choose the topic of 'painting' since everyone is still talking behind your back. If the next painting is well drawn, the rumor will be debunked.”

Shen Yue's voice was not soft and since he was surrounded by young women and Furen, of course they clearly heard every word. These words seemed to be nothing but voicing the suspicion that was in everyone's heart. Although Shen Miao's painting of a white Chrysanthemum had gained first rank, he had been an idiot for many years. The perception in people's hearts would not be easily changed, so they did not believe that the painting came out of him and thought that there was someone by his side who was giving clues.

Shen Yue also thought so in his heart, so he thought that during in the second half when Shen Miao drew another painting, without any useful clues, he had, he would not be able to draw a good painting and would definitely fool himself.

Feng An Ning heard his talent and immediately sneered, “Young Miss Shen Second spoke as if it was very easy. Painting pays special attention to the desirability of the composition. Even if it is Second Young Miss, it is impossible to draw two paintings continuously.” Shen Miao was only a student and was not an expert in the art of painting and calligraphy.

“I only asked that after seeing Fifth Young Brother's skill upgrade.” Shen Yue smiled gently, “It's only that such a fine painting can be drawn, so why is it impossible to draw another one?

Shen Miao did not raise his head from start to finish and simply placed the chess piece in the middle of the chess game before saying, “No interest. You've been worried. ”

Shen Yue did not expect that Shen Miao would give a lukewarm reply in front of so many people and felt ashamed for a moment. In this world the most annoying thing was to dig a trap but the other party chose not to fall into it.

Since Shen Miao was not even willing to accept his provocation in front of everyone's suspicions, this made Shen Yue think that the intent behind the painting was not from Shen Miao. So, the thought of seeing Shen Miao humiliate herself was deeply ingrained in her heart and she continued to laugh after the pause, "Since Fifth Brother is insisting, then I won't say more." He then turned around and returned to his seat.

On the men's side of the banquet, Cai Lin secretly noticed Shen Yue when he suddenly saw Shen Yue looking from afar and appearing to be smiling gently at him.

Cai Lin was surprised after that, he was rather excited. But he saw Shen Yue lower his head as if he was a bit annoyed.

He suddenly felt anxious.