Chapter 39 Group Division
The examiner in charge of the examination was already standing on the stage. The female teachers were recording the participantsâ names and dividing groups.
The women group would be tested first on the four arms, Guqin, chess, calligraphy, and painting
There were 22 people in total, divided into four groups. There were seven people who were tested on the Guqin and the other three groups of five would be tested on the other three arts.
In Shen Miaoâs group, there was Shen Yue, Qin Qing, Fan Liuâer, and Zhao Yan.
Fan Liuâer and Zhao Yan were both a little disappointed. Fan Liuâer was good at the Guqin, and Zhao Yan was good at chess. Not everyone was as good at everything as Shen Yue. Fan Liuâer and Zhao Yan were not very happy that they did not get what they were good at. On the other hand, Qin Qing was as arrogant as usual. She was the only person in Guangwen Hall who was as beautiful as Shen Yue.
Shen Miaoâs gaze landed on Qin Qing. Today, she was wearing a green embroidered robe with wide sleeves. There was a yellow belt at her waist, making her slender waist look even more slender. The fluttering of her clothes made her look like a fairy. Compared to the weak Shen Yue, she looked more like a lotus.
However, after the late emperor started to clean up the big families, her family declined drastically. Eventually, she became a military prostitute. Later, it was said that she took a knife and died with a young general in the military camp.
As if sensing Shen Miaoâs gaze, Qin Qing looked over in surprise. Then, she turned her head away in disgust, as if she was unwilling to look at Shen Miao.
Shen Miao did not mind. Instead, Feng Anning, who was standing beside her, tugged at the corner of her shirt. âTry your best to paint whatever you can.â
Feng Anning thought it was better if Shen Miao could paint at least something instead of doing something stupid on the stage to make a fool of herself.
Shen Miao nodded. Then, she heard a soldier on the stage bang the drum heavily to indicate the beginning of the test.
The Guzhen group was the first to be tested.
Feng Anning was lucky. The female students who drew the Guzhen today were all mediocre.
At this moment, Feng Anning sat upright on the stage, looking like a lady. The song she played was refreshing like a breeze blowing at people gently.
A young man in a blue shirt said, âTerrific.â
Hearing that, Cai Lin kicked the young man unhappily and said, âYou call that terrific? Thatâs because you didnât see Shen Yue playing the Guqin. If she played a song, everyone here would be mesmerized.â
Su Minglang pouted in disdain when he heard that. He seemed to want to say something, but when he saw his brotherâs warning gaze, he held back.
The Guqin competition was over very quickly. The few examiners on the field began to discuss and judge among themselves. After the Guqin competition was over, it was time for the chess competition. The process of chess was much simpler. Five people played in pairs, and eventually Yi Peilan came out first.
Shen Qing, Bai Wei, and Jiang Xiaoxuan happened to be in the same group. The three of them were usually good friends, but the atmosphere was quite tense at the test. The literature this time was themed chrysanthemum.
However, until the final result was out, no one knew who would be the winner.
In the end, it was Shen Miaoâs turn.
Shen Yue glanced at Shen Miao. She probably hated Shen Miao for embarrassing her just now, so she stopped acting like a kind sister. She smiled at Shen Miao and said, âWhen weâre on stage later, Fifth Sister, take it easy on me. Iâm a little afraid of you.â
When Fan Liuâer, who was standing beside her, heard this, she couldnât help but sneer. âShen Yue, if you didnât bring her name up, I didnât even remember Shen Miao is in our group.â
âNow that you mention it, I canât wait to see her painting.â Zhao Yan said gloatingly, âI remember that when Shen Miao drew the Guqin last year, she broke the strings. She probably inherited General Shenâs strength. Donât break the brush when you paint this year.â As she spoke, she touched Shen Miaoâs face. âSuch a fair and tender face. Donât tell me youâre gonna paint a flower on your face later.â
Shen Miao did not move and looked at her coldly. Under that extremely cold gaze, Zhao Yanâs smile gradually froze. Fan Liuâer also felt that Shen Miaoâs expression was scary. She suddenly felt a chill running down her spin.
Qin Qing seemed to be a little impatient. She glanced at Shen Miao and said, âWhat are you arguing about? If you want to argue, go on stage and argue. Let everyone see your ugly faces.â
Hearing that, although Zhao Yan and the others were unhappy, they did not say anything else.
At the menâs section, Cai Lin looked at Shen Yue excitedly. Su Minglang tugged at Su Mingfeng. âThat pretty sister is here too. Look, Big Brother.â
Su Mingfeng didnât know whether to laugh or cry. He didnât know why his brother was so obsessed with Shen Miao. He was in the third grade. This was the first time he went out after claiming that he was seriously ill, and he still looked very weak, so he couldnât attend the test. He also knew Shen Miaoâs name. After all, the entire capital knew that the mighty general had a useless daughter. âShe will definitely win.â Su Minglang clenched his fists.
Su Mingfeng didnât know what to say but he knew that today, Shen Yue would definitely win again.
Before going on stage, Shen Yue couldnât help but tease Shen Miao, âFifth Sister, donât be merciful. Show me what you got.â âOf course,â Shen Miao replied.
She would definitely not show mercy.