Chapter 425: Chapter 423: Ji Liuyun has Arrived _1
Some people compared her painting skills to those of the most renowned contemporary scholars, showering her with praise.

Lin Qingluo was embarrassed, as using magic spells to win wasn’t very honorable, and felt she didn’t deserve such high praise.

“Little Qingluo, you’re amazing! Your brothers are so proud of you.”

The six young men of the Lin Clan did not know the inside story and were proud as if they themselves had accomplished something.

Lin Qingluo’s eyes twinkled, and she smiled modestly like a little adult, “It’s just a painting, nothing more.”

“Our little sister is so incredible; even the flowers she painted attracted butterflies.”

“That’s right, tomorrow the news will spread throughout the Capital City.”

“Now everyone will know that our little sister is so talented that no one can compare.”

“The Eldest Granddaughter of the Lin Clan, so glorious!”

Lin Jinyang, Lin Jinpeng, and Lin Jinlong couldn’t suppress their pride and began a new round of compliments.

Lin Qingluo had a headache.

Her dear brothers were at it again.

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The outcome of the painting competition was without suspense. Lin Qingluo’s peony painting was so lifelike that it attracted butterflies, creating a stunning effect, which won her first place.

Ji Liuyun came in second, and Xu Ziwei in third.

As soon as the results were announced, the pavilion was surrounded by admirers, with continuous praise.

There were also no shortage of people who wanted to take the opportunity to get acquainted with Miss Lin and ask for her painting.

Ji Liuyun and Xu Ziwei were among them.

As senior brothers, they had arrived earlier than Lin Qingluo, and were too embarrassed to stand outside the Hibiscus Villa and watch, so they went to the peony garden to paint first.

Ji Liuyun was elegant and unparalleled in skill. Just as he began to paint, he attracted the admiration of many talented men and women, with a crowd gathering around him.

That was why he couldn’t come over to greet Lin Qingluo right away when she showed up.

When the competition results were announced, the two brothers witnessed the surprising scene of butterflies landing on the painting. With astonishment and joy, they hurriedly went over to meet Lin Qingluo’s family members.

Since they were both Ye Mingsheng’s disciples and acquainted with Lin Qingluo, the Lin brothers did not make things difficult for them.

Lin Jinxu waved his hand, making space for them to enter the pavilion.

Lin Qingluo was bored, and seeing the two of them, her eyes lit up, finally getting a bit of energy.

“Miss Lin doesn’t often attend flower appreciation banquets. Is it because she finds them boring?”

The two senior brothers saw the yawning little girl and smiled warmly, raising their robes and sitting on the stone bench.

“I won’t be attending such a boring event again.”

When Lin Qingluo saw the two sitting down, she stood up instead and stretched comfortably, intending to leave.

“Miss Lin, please wait a moment. There is a reward for the first place.”.

Xu Ziwei reminded her with a smile, “It won’t be too late to leave after collecting the reward.”

“There’s a reward?”

Lin Qingluo was tempted, her big eyes shining brightly, so she sat back down.

“What could the reward be?”

“I don’t know.”

Xu Ziwei shook his head with a smile, “This time the Flower Appreciation Banquet is hosted by the Second Imperial Princess, so the reward is from the Princess’s residence.”

The Second Imperial Princess?!

Lin Qingluo’s eyes darkened, and a hint of anxiety appeared.

The last people she wanted to see right now were members of the royal family.

Of course, the Little Prince was an exception.

“The Second Imperial Princess won’t be coming. The reward was sent to Hibiscus Villa earlier, and it will be given to the winner after the banquet.”

Ji Liuyun, with his keen observation, noticed her changed expression and explained with a smile.

As long as she doesn’t come!

Lin Qingluo relaxed and responded with a sweet smile.

“The reward for the first place has arrived.”

In a moment, a young servant from Hibiscus Villa came to the entrance of the pavilion carrying a tray.

The onlookers retreated to both sides automatically, making way for him.

On the tray was a scroll. Judging by the color that had accumulated over the years, it had already been around for a very long time.