With the young Emperor presiding, the Fourth Prince felt uneasy in his heart but could only force a smile on his face, continuously eyeing the five academicians below the stage, hoping they would join in to make up the numbers, allowing him to leave.
The young Emperor looked at the hanging poems and couldn't help but light up.
"Who would've thought that Our Great You Country is truly a place where talents emerge in great numbers."
"Just because of one backward glance from you, I think of you from morning till night. While I see all beings as mere grass and trees, only seeing you is like gazing upon green mountains."
"These lines are truly exquisite. It has been a long time since I've read such deeply affectionate and touching verses. Clearly, these were written by two different people. Have them come forth immediately. I will reward them handsomely."
