Because Ye Tian had mentioned at the previous poetry gathering that he would only write a single poem, he simply chatted and mingled with everyone after finishing his piece. He chose not to compose any new ones, leaving a chance for others to make a name for themselves.
The time it took for a stick of incense to burn passed quickly. Kong De had people collect all the completed poems and wait for the scribes to copy them out.
Compared to the previous poetry gathering, the number of attendees this time was slightly larger, so Kong De's pace in reviewing and commenting on the works increased noticeably. Fortunately, he had gained experience by now. He first picked out the better poems to rank in detail later, while setting aside the mediocre ones to avoid wasting time.
Chapter 175