Shortly afterward, Grand Scholar Wang continued, "It seems everyone has no objection to the ranking of this poem. Next is second place:
*Yi Jian Mei*
The starry river sparkles in the quiet night.
Magpie shadows dance, clouds flow like streams.
Mortals beg for cleverness, entrusting tender feelings,
While needles and threads shuttle, and lingering wishes flow.
How many autumns in the heavenly reunion?
The Cowherd and Weaver Maid share deep affection, with tearful eyes hard to restrain.
A single thread of longing binds both ends,
Dreams haunt the soul, and this sorrow knows no end.
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