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Yet Old Hai himself approached Yang Mengchen and, upon seeing the papers covered with poetry on the table, asked, "Please tell me, Princess Chen, which two poems do you plan to use?"

"Take them all; you choose whichever you think are the best," Yang Mengchen said nonchalantly.

The snickers below grew even louder. Since there's strength in numbers, even if the Emperor and others were annoyed, they couldn't well put a stop to it.

Old Hai immediately gathered all the scrolls.

"What excellent poetry! Princess Yashuang truly possesses overflowing talent!" Several judges, after taking turns reading, all cast appreciative glances towards Xiahou Yashuang.

Xiahou Yashuang displayed an appropriate smile, her demeanor neither arrogant nor restless, seemingly winning the favor of many.

A few judges then complimented Princess Feilan: "Princess Feilan's poetry isn't bad either."