Yan Ziyuan proudly exclaimed: “Rules are rules! This Miss doesn’t have the rights to modify them! Even less other people!” While talking, she looked at Gu Ziyan inadvertently. Unexpectedly, his eyes were also on her. There were complex feelings in his pupils.

  Two sights met each other. The expressionless Gu Ziyan was the first to look away, whereas Yan Ziyuan lowered her face.

  After this time, he probably must hate her… since she didn’t give him any face lately…


  However, she couldn’t tolerate it anymore! Much less let them bully her friend!

  Meanwhile, Rong Yan’s expression changed again. Even Gu Ziyan wouldn’t stand in for her, so she was forced to reform her plan. Thus, she smiled faintly: “The regulations indeed cannot be altered. This humble girl didn’t mean it in that way. Can you please point out the errors that the previous performers have made then?I am also quite sure they would be glad to receive a feedback too…” her gaze shifted on those people in question, who naturally nodded their heads.

  Ning Xuemo grinned. And then leisurely demanded: “Are you not aware that my comments are worth thousands of gold? Of course, it is certainly possible to hear my opinions, but show me your sincerity first!”


  Rong Yan was startled. Disdain surfaced on her face: “Lady Xue, zithers are highly regarded instruments! Asking for a compensation is downgrading! I am afraid that it will make people laugh!” The spectators all agreed.

  How could an expert request money? This woman was too secular!

  Ning Xuemo smirked: “Then, I would like to ask Lady Rong, isn’t painting also a refined interest?”


  “Yes, of course!” Rong Yan answered without the slightest hesitation. The Four Arts (Zither, Chess, Calligraphy and Painting) were all top-class skills of a well-educated person.

  “Therefore, the painting of the Sage Han Shangyue should be adequate enough to be considered super-mundane and refined, right? Even asking his painting for millions of gold is difficult! Did you ever see him present to everyone the drawings as gifts in the City?!”


  “This…” Rong Yan stuttered.

  “If we presently had a painting competition, and you have invited Great Master Han, would you also ask him to give an evaluation for each painter?”


  Rong Yan was almost chocking up.

  The people also looked at each other in dismay.

  One of them wasn’t enough convinced, thus he snorted: “Everyone is conscious that Great Master Han is extremely talented. How can you compare yourself with him…”


  Ning Xuemo’s face sank, and coldly reproved: “You still haven’t seen me perform! How can you determine I am not talented too?”


  The other person was tongue-tied, and didn’t continue to question her.

  A player, who has just finished playing not too long ago and came from a thriving family and whose name was Du, got up and stated he was willing to put forth one thousand pieces of gold for her to judge him.

  Ning Xuemo smiled: “Alright. Honestly, it is not easy to hear my opinion for one thousand golds solely, but since you are offering them to me and you are all Daliang citizens, I must leave Ziyan some face. I will criticize one person only!”


  Noble Du was also a straightforward person. In fact, he immediately took out the money.

  In addition, Noble Du intended to perform again, and then let her comment. But Ning Xuemo just waved her hand and promptly opened her mouth to talk about his merits as well as his weak points…


  She didn’t say much, but she was being both incisive and accurate.

  Practically all the people were familiar with the zither. They were still scornful when they began to listen, believing she has prepared a speech beforehand when she was sleeping, and was causing problems on purpose too. But after listening to a few sentences, their attitudes became more serious.

  What a perfect analysis!Furthermore, she didn’t only list out Noble Gu’s minor mistakes in plucking the strings, but also explained how to correct them!

  Thanks!

  ps. why nobody is commenting?