Chapter 196

In this way, Shi Yi met Madam Xiao on the top floor. As Madam Xiao watched Shi Yi walk up the stairs, especially after she got a clear look at him, her eyes betrayed a sense of gratitude mingled with surprise. She had never imagined that Wang Zhijiao would fall for such an ordinary young man. He seemed to possess nothing extraordinary—no noble pedigree, no status of note. To the eye, he appeared no different from any other common scholar. Most importantly, Wang Zhijiao had told her many times that this young man was incredibly good to her, loving her to the core. He would always save the best morsels for her and care for her with the most meticulous attention. He was the ray of light in the darkness of her life, instantly illuminating the depths of her heart. Another vital point was his genius; his poetic talent was, even in the capital, unrivaled. If he were to sit for the Spring Imperial Examination, he would surely secure the top honors.