For a time, the scenery around Tang Yu was uniquely splendid. Naturally, those talented scholars and literati felt somewhat resentful yet helpless, and they began communicating through voice transmission, their tones tinged with sourness.
It was not until the white-haired man from earlier sent a voice transmission to comfort everyone.
"Everyone, Orchid Pavilion is a place for composing and exchanging poetry, a place to compete in talent. There's no need to care about such trivial matters. Talent is what matters most."
"Indeed."
"That is only right."
"What a pity Miss Luo hasn't arrived yet. Otherwise, when the poetry gathering begins, we'll see her true abilities. Let's hope she isn't just a useless fool."
The group was so sour they could have eaten dumplings without vinegar, staring eagerly as they waited for Miss Luo to arrive.
Under everyone's expectant gazes, about half an hour passed.
A figure in red stepped in through the door, drawing everyone's attention. It was Luo Shuixin, the current master of Orchid Pavilion.
Tang Yu also subconsciously looked over.
She could not be considered a peerless beauty, but she carried the noble, luxurious bearing of an elegant married woman, and her Great Vehicle Realm cultivation was not to be underestimated.
Behind this master of Orchid Pavilion stood both the Clear Wind Sect and the Luo Family.
The Luo Family controlled Golden Saint Province, the wealthiest province of the Great Cloud Dynasty. Nearly all the empire's mineral trade came from there, so their immense wealth was easy to imagine.
"Miss Luo."
"Miss Luo is here."
"Sister Luo, long time no see..."
Everyone rose to greet Luo Shuixin, warm smiles on their faces.
Even the most proud and arrogant scholars could not help wanting to curry favor with the master of Orchid Pavilion.
As long as they could cling