As If the Old Donkey Had Returned

"What did you say?!"

The moment the girl finished speaking, Zhang Ying, standing beside Wang Tong, raised her voice sharply. It even trembled with shock:

"L-Li... Li Qingzhao? The greatest female talent of all time? Layman Yi'an?"

Although she had already encountered a historical figure like Zhu Qizhen, and knew that the person standing before her was only a virtual Digital Human, Zhang Ying's heart still began pounding wildly.

Because...

This was Li Qingzhao!

In 2024, what girl with even a hint of literary sensibility didn't admire Layman Yi'an, at least a little?

Born into a family of scholars, the most talented woman throughout history, a life marked by complicated romances, graceful poetry, and a strong character...

She was the kind of figure who came with a built-in halo. Calling her an idol wouldn't be an exaggeration.

And unlike the controversy surrounding Lin Huiyin, Li Qingzhao's life had almost no blemishes. At most, she had drunk before coming of age and enjoyed gambling.

How could Zhang Ying not be excited to see such an extraordinary woman standing right before her?

In fact, Zhang Ying wasn't the only one. Wang Tong was also somewhat stirred, though he wasn't nearly as overwhelmed as his girlfriend.

Seeing Zhang Ying's mouth form a perfect O, Li Qingzhao merely brushed a lock of hair back from beside her ear.

"This young woman simply enjoys poetry. There have been so many remarkable women throughout Huaxia's history. I, Qingzhao, have only a little talent. How could I claim to be the greatest of all time?"

Li Qingzhao's answer was modest and humble, but it also confirmed her identity from another angle. This wasn't a coincidence involving someone with the same name; she was Layman Yi'an herself.

For a brief moment, Zhang Ying even felt an urge to