Chapter 57
Seeing Meng Wenlun staggering away, everyone was filled with bitterness.

Although they were shocked by Qin Yi's talent, they still had a glimmer of hope that Meng Wenlun could do better.

But now, Meng Wenlun's behavior let them know that this is all fantasy.

Qin Yi won, beating all the scribes present!
Even Meng Wenlun, the contemporary literary star, couldn't compare with it.

If this matter gets out, Qin Yi will definitely become famous.

Stretching out his hand, but still hanging down powerlessly, Shi Xinji stopped his persuasion and let Meng Wenlun leave.

Turning his head and gouging Qin Yi angrily, Shi Xinji took a deep breath and said to everyone, "Please enjoy this banquet to the fullest. I have something to do with you, please forgive me."

After that, he got up with a sullen face and walked away quickly.

The two protagonists had already left the table, everyone sighed, whispered to each other, peeked at Qin Yi from time to time, there was no sarcasm or disgust in their eyes, more admiration.

Slowly, the atmosphere was no longer dull, and the maids came up with new food and drinks, replacing the leftovers of the leftover feast for many young masters in brocade clothes.

At this time, some people had enough food and drink, left the lobby, and walked casually in the spacious front yard and garden to relax and dispel the helplessness and bitterness in their hearts.

Brushing her hair lightly, Xuan Lingyao looked at Qin Yi, the surprise in her beautiful eyes was lingering, her red lips parted and said, "I didn't expect you to be so talented."

Qin Yi smiled, "I'm sorry, it's just a little trick."

Originally, he wanted to ask Qin Yi what his ambition was, but a woman came and interrupted Xuan Lingyao, "Lingyao, let's go for a walk."

This woman is also a scribe of the Fu Taixue, and she has a long-standing friendship with Xuan Lingyao. Shi Xinji's ability to invite Xuan Lingyao also has something to do with this woman.

Xuan Lingyao could only nod, apologized to Qin Yi, and followed the woman out of the lobby.

Qin Yi was alone, slowly eating the food on the plate, and the voices of other people talking could be heard from time to time.

"I didn't expect Qin Yi to be so powerful!"

"This talent is really amazing!"

"Why didn't he have a good reputation in the past?"

"I don't know. I'm just curious. He is so knowledgeable and talented. Why didn't he enter the Imperial Academy instead of becoming a strategist?"

"It is said that Qin Yi is also a famous figure in the policy academy, and his strategy is far superior to that of his classmates."

"I've also heard that he seems to have strong martial arts skills. Why is this person so talented?"

"So, isn't he both civil and military?"

"There is such a talent, it is really favored by heaven, I am also envious!"

"No wonder he is favored by Xuan Lingyao!"

After listening to the flattering words for a while, Qin Yi was a little bored, so he speeded up his eating and drinking, planning to go out for a stroll after eating.

Suddenly, someone not far away chatted about state affairs, and he listened carefully.

"Do you know? The mountain bandit prisoner was captured and will be sent to Zhanjing in a few days, presumably passing through Lilan mansion."

"The Bandit Prisoner? You mean that in the Southwest Ridge Mountain, Jiao Mao, the bandit leader, gathered many bandits?"

"Well, this man's martial arts skills are superb, and he disrupted the Ningyou Mansion with only a few thousand bandits. Fortunately, General Jing Xun led his troops to defeat the bandits, captured Jiao Mao alive, and looked to the southwest for peace."

"It is said that Jiao Mao has a group of diehard loyalists. Maybe before the transport arrives in Zhanjing, these thieves will ambush along the way and rob Jiao Mao."

"Don't panic, General Jing Xun has a great strategy, and his subordinates are full of elite soldiers and strong generals. If you can think of it, he can naturally think of it. He will definitely make the robbers come and go!"

Qin Yi pondered for a while, but didn't have much impression of Jiao Mao.All I know is that this person has been the most troublesome object of the imperial court recently. It is said that the arrest list has been promulgated, and the person who presents his head will be rewarded with a thousand gold.

It can be seen that Jiao Mao is extremely difficult to deal with, which is why he has such a high reward.

After listening for a while, most of them were compliments to himself. Qin Yi was no longer interested. After finishing all the food on the plate, he got up and left the lobby, intending to stroll around.

Following the cobblestone path, Qin Yi entered the garden, and after passing through rockeries, he saw a wide lake. The clear sunlight shone on the surface of the lake, shining like a mirror, sparkling.

Along the path by the lake, Qin Yi walked leisurely, sighing secretly that the mansion is so huge.

As for whether it has exceeded the limit, I don't know.

While walking forward, Qin Yi met a young servant, who handed him a lantern, Qin Yi didn't refuse, and stretched out his hand to take it.

Although the moonlight was clear, it couldn't illuminate every part of the path. It would be good to have a lantern for lighting, so as not to accidentally fall into the lake. Otherwise, after he shocked everyone's eyes, he would laugh everyone's big teeth off.

As he was walking, he suddenly heard soft voices coming from the front. When he listened carefully, it turned out to be two female voices, one of which was somewhat familiar.

After listening carefully for a while, although he couldn't hear clearly, Qin Yi recognized that the cold and soft female voice was Xuan Lingyao.

A little curious in his heart, he smiled softly and approached slowly, wanting to hear what a beauty like Xuan Lingyao would talk about in private.

There were stone tables and chairs in the woods by the lake, and two women were sitting in it with their backs to Qin Yi.

Under the clear moonlight, Qin Yi realized that one of them was Xuan Lingyao, who was sitting lightly on the chair, with a graceful figure and graceful curves.

"Ling Yao, haven't you found that charm you lost?" another woman suddenly asked.

"No." Xuan Lingyao's words were short, but deep sadness could be heard from them.

Qin Yi was a little surprised.

Xuan Lingyao has always been elegant and calm, except for being teased by herself, her expression has hardly changed. She never expected such a cold beauty to have such a strong sadness.

That charm is very precious?
Qin Yi was wanting to know the details, but the two were silent for a while and stopped talking.

Only the woman sighed softly, as if she was very sorry.

After a while, the woman continued, "Master Shi once told me, let me tell you that he knows the best craftsman in Lilan Mansion, and he can help you make a new one, and it will be exactly the same..."

Xuan Lingyao said in a low tone, "No need."

"That's right, if there is no emotion, what's the difference between an imitation thing and a stone?" The woman said with emotion.

Seeing the two standing up, as if they were about to leave, Qin Yi walked lightly to the side.

Seeing the two walking slowly along the path, Qin Yi walked to another path. After walking for tens of meters, he found that this path led to a pavilion.

Coming to the gazebo, leaning against the stone railing, looking at the sparkling water, Qin Yi put down the lantern and meditated secretly.

According to the conversation heard, it can be judged that Xuan Lingyao must have lost some precious item and couldn't get it back, which made her feel sad.

What is it?

Could it be something valuable?
With Xuan Lingyao's identity, the lost things must be expensive. They might be made of amber, or they might be made of gold and jade.

(End of this chapter)

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