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"What are you looking at?"

In a corner of the banquet hall, Han Mengmeng watched Ye Bai engrossed in looking at his phone and asked him something curiously.

Neither of them was interested in joining in the fun, so they stayed there without moving.

Ye Bai simply felt that this place was close to the food and no one would be competing with him for it, so he didn't want to change locations.

Han Mengmeng, on the other hand, seemed to have no interest in the banquet at all, and had come solely for Ye Bai's sake, so she didn't leave either.

"This person is interesting..."

A strange light flashed in Ye Bai's eyes, and he handed the phone to Han Mengmeng.

On the screen, Nangong Kangcheng is discussing whether one painting of "Downhill Stream" is genuine and the other is fake.

This is a video that Shen Lu secretly recorded while watching the excitement from the crowd on the other side of the stage and sent to Ye Bai.

Ye Bai was initially worried that no one at the Governor's Mansion would be able to tell the difference between the fake and the real thing, and that he would have to find a way to remind them.

Unexpectedly, the head steward of the governor's mansion recognized him at a glance.

This Nangong Kangcheng is no ordinary person!

"I don't know them, and I have no interest in getting to know them."

Han Mengmeng glanced at it only once before looking away, showing little interest.

For this girl, there seem to be very few things in this world that can truly interest her.

"How about... you tell me about your time in the orphanage?"

Han Mengmeng suddenly said.

……

On the stage.

"Sure enough!"

The crowd erupted in uproar upon hearing this. Nangong Kangcheng was an absolute authority in this matter, and no one would question him.

But then another question arises: which one is the genuine article and which one is a fake?

On the surface, the two paintings are almost identical, with no difference whatsoever.

Among those present were many people who knew how to appreciate calligraphy and painting, but after looking at it for a long time, they still couldn't figure it out.

This only proves one thing: the counterfeiting techniques are so advanced that they are frighteningly sophisticated.

According to Qin Wanqing, her painting should be the original, but clearly some people don't think so.

"Why couldn't the one Qin Wanqing produced be a fake? She's deliberately trying to cause trouble!!"

Zhu Daji's beautiful eyes widened, and she shouted angrily.

Although she didn't yet understand what was going on, she was already aware of the seriousness of the consequences.

For a big shot like the Governor of Jingzhou, it doesn't matter if the gift you give is a little cheap; after all, it's the thought that counts.

But if you send a fake or counterfeit item to fool the admiral, that would be a big problem.

This is not just an insult, but a blatant provocation!

The consequences of angering the Admiral are something even the Zhu family cannot afford.

Therefore, no matter what, we must not allow the label of counterfeit goods to fall on our heads.

Moreover, she simply did not believe that her painting was a fake.

Her attitude towards Ye Xuanyuan was always one of exploitation, with the sole purpose of dealing with Qin Wanqing.

She certainly wouldn't believe everything the other person said.

After intercepting the painting, she invited many calligraphy and painting connoisseurs from Jingzhou to help verify its authenticity.

The final conclusions were all consistent: this is an authentic work, definitely not a fake!

This is the source of Zhu Daji's confidence!

"Daji is right! Qin Wanqing must have spent a lot of money to have a master craftsman forge a fake painting after learning about this news, just to frame us today!"

Ye Xuanyuan agreed with Zhu Daji's statement without hesitation. In such a short time, he really couldn't find any other excuse.

"I think Young Master Ye is right. I watched Daji grow up. She has always been honest and sensible since she was a child. It is impossible for her to do such a bold and reckless thing."

"But some people are a different story. The title of 'Queen of Jingzhou' is even more famous than that of the Admiral. What wouldn't she do!"

Some people began to echo this sentiment; these were clearly people with close ties to the Zhu family.

Moreover, his words became even more vicious, using Qin Wanqing's nickname "Queen of Jingzhou" to subtly mock the admiral for being overshadowed.

"Chen Datou, you're talking nonsense! If Zhu Daji were honest, would there be any dishonest people in Jingzhou? If you have any shame, you should know that Wanqing's reputation over the years is much better than Zhu Daji's!"

"And if you don't have dementia yet, you should remember it even more clearly. The nickname 'Queen of Jingzhou' was personally approved by the Admiral!"

There were people on the field who were on good terms with the Zhu family, and naturally there were also people who were close to the Qin family. At this moment, they couldn't help but stand up and retort.

I was too lazy to bother with these clowns before; they were too proud of their status to speak up.

Even at this point, these guys are still distorting the truth and spreading rumors, which is utterly unbearable.

"Zhu Daji, I originally thought you had at least some brains, but I never expected you to be as hopelessly stupid as Ye Xuanyuan!"

"I specially obtained a fake painting as a birthday gift for the Admiral? And then I dared to agree to a duel with you, only to be exposed in front of everyone?"

"Anyone with a modicum of intelligence would do something so idiotic?"

Qin Wanqing was speechless, suddenly realizing that there was absolutely no point in arguing with such a pig-headed opponent.

At this moment, she understood why Ye Bai was often too lazy to compete with others.

Even if you win, there's no sense of accomplishment to be had.

Therefore, she was too lazy to waste any more time and looked at Nangong Kangcheng, saying, "Mr. Nangong, why don't you reveal the answer yourself?"

“This one by Miss Qin is genuine.”

Nangong Kangcheng nodded and announced the result without hesitation.

To stage such a farce at the Admiral's banquet is hardly a glorious thing.

In other words, the Qin and Zhu families were the four major families in Jingzhou, so he had to give them face.

But we must bring this matter to a close as soon as possible before the admiral arrives.

"My... mine, is it... a fake?"

Zhu Daji's delicate body trembled violently, as if struck by lightning, and she froze on the spot.

Ye Xuanyuan was even worse off; his legs gave way and he collapsed to the ground, looking utterly dejected.

It's no wonder he reacted even more strongly than Zhu Daji, because he was the one who came up with the idea from beginning to end.

They felt they could use this opportunity to thoroughly humiliate Qin Wanqing and even make the Governor of Jingzhou resent the Qin family!

Unexpectedly, the final result was completely the opposite!

He had no doubt that the governor would be extremely dissatisfied with the Zhu and Ye families after learning about this!

As for Nangong Kangcheng's fairness, no one dared to doubt it.

"Young people these days are really too bold, daring to cause trouble at the Admiral's birthday banquet."

After regaining their senses, many people shook their heads, their eyes filled with pity as they looked at Zhu Daji and Ye Xuanyuan.

Those who supported Zhu Daji and Ye Xuanyuan didn't even dare to raise their heads at this moment, turning around and leaving without wanting to stay there for even a moment.

"Ye Xuanyuan, you idiot! I shouldn't have trusted you!"

A scream rang out as Zhu Daji scrambled to her feet, rushed to Ye Xuanyuan, and slapped him hard across the face.

……

"Young master, young master, we won! You didn't see it just now, Zhu Daji and Ye Xuanyuan's expressions were like they'd eaten shit..."

Shen Lu immediately ran back to a corner of the banquet hall, wanting to tell Ye Bai the good news.

But when they got there, they found that Ye Bai was nowhere to be found.

Along with them, that little vixen Han Mengmeng also disappeared.

Shen Lu was stunned for a moment, then her face suddenly changed, and she quickly picked up the phone and made a call.

"Miss, something terrible has happened! The young master has been seduced by that little vixen and run away..."