"Good, good!"
On the dragon throne, Xiao Jinxuan smiled. "This round truly did capture something of a Literary and Martial Examination."
As he spoke, Xiao Jinxuan swept his gaze over the six of them before finally settling on Jiang Xiaobai.
"Heh, Jiang Xiaobai certainly deserves to be this examination's Literary Champion and Top Graduate. Turning such little things into supplies for a fire attack-what ingenious thinking!"
Hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai immediately cupped his hands. "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for the praise!"
As soon as Jiang Xiaobai finished, Tang Ningshuang spoke as well. "We lost this round."
Her words brought another brief hush over the court.
The illustrious Martial Top Graduate had conceded defeat in public.
Such grace had quite a few people nodding inwardly in approval.
Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Tang Ningshuang and smiled faintly. "Miss Tang, there's no need to take it to heart."
"There's no shame in losing. After all... losing to someone overflowing with talent like me is only natural."
With that, Jiang Xiaobai burst into laughter right there in the grand hall.
Tang Ningshuang stood there, her delicate hands clenched tightly, her chest rising and falling slightly.
This fellow really is insufferably pleased with himself. She simply stopped looking at Jiang Xiaobai.
Indeed, she feared that if she kept looking, she would be unable to resist drawing her sword.
Watching this scene, Xiao Jinxuan's smile deepened, perhaps because he was in such high spirits.
Today's Literary and Martial Examination was far more entertaining than those of previous years.
With that thought, Xiao Jinxuan raised a hand and said slowly, "Very well. This concludes the Literary and Martial Examination."
His gaze first settled on Guo Zhan. "Guo Zhan!"
"This student is present!"
Guo Zhan immediately stepped forward and bowed.
"You placed Second in this year's examination.