Chapter 211: Selected
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“Your Highness, this humble girl is of limited talent and dare not casually offer any commentary.”
Fei Yue’er spoke softly, her voice clear and melodious.
Princess Pingyang smiled. “Among the women of Chang’an, if even you claim to be of limited talent, then others might as well be illiterate. You rarely step out—this time, don’t be as modest as Grand Secretary Fei.”
A white veil covered half of Fei Yue’er’s face, her exposed eyes curving into crescent moons as she replied, “As you wish, Your Highness.”
At that moment, the golden-armored guard entered again, holding a piece of paper. “Your Highness, there’s only one person left outside.”
A maidservant stepped forward to retrieve the poem. Princess Pingyang said, “Very well. Those who arrive late shall not be admitted. It’s time to begin the poetry gathering.”
The maidservant handed the poem to Princess Pingyang, who skimmed it and revealed a faint look of surprise. She signaled to the maidservant, who then presented the poem to Fei Yue’er.
“Yue’er, what do you think of this poem?” Princess Pingyang asked.
“Wait till the Double Ninth Day comes,
My blooms alone will shame all flowers.