Disguised as a man, she became the biggest villain in the book.

Chen Xianlin took a deep breath, placed her fingers on the strings, and gently plucked them, producing melodious music.

Compared to Lin Wanwan's piano skills, Chen Xianlin was slightly inferior. With such a gem preceding her, even though Chen Xianlin performed very well at this moment, anyone with a discerning ear could tell that Lin Wanwan was better.

Chen Xianlin, after all, had been raised outside the city for more than ten years, and could not compare to the noble ladies who had been raised in the capital. Moreover, Lin Wanwan's zither skills were superb, so how could she be won so easily?

Upon hearing Chen Xianlin's piano playing, Lin Wanwan looked at Chen Xianlin with disdain, as if to say, "This is it? You dare to compete with me in playing the piano?"

After Chen Xianlin finished playing, everyone was still very supportive and said a few words of praise. Although Chen Xianlin played very well, Lin Wanwan played even better. The outcome of this round was already decided. In the first round of the piano competition, Lin Wanwan won without any suspense.

“Miss Chen’s zither playing is very good, but I didn’t expect Miss Lin’s zither playing to have reached such a level. Brother Lin, your sister’s zither playing is really amazing. I admire her,” He Jinyu said to Lin Zifeng from the side.

"Of course," Lin Zifeng replied with a proud expression.

The next match began. On the chessboard, Lin Qianning played black and Wen Nanwan played white. The atmosphere was tense during the game, making everyone present hold their breath.

Lin Qianning sat with an elegant posture, resembling a master chess player. Her brows were slightly furrowed, her gaze calmly sweeping across the chessboard, her mind racing as she quickly laid out her strategy. The black and white pieces moved through her hands like flowing water, each move steady and powerful.

Wen Nanwan sat gracefully with a gentle expression. Although born into a family of military generals, she was a top-notch chess player. Her smile was radiant, and the white pieces moved with the lightness of the wind in her hands.

On the chessboard, black and white pieces intertwine, forming a complex and intricate situation. The imposing atmosphere of the chessboard makes one feel as if they can smell the murderous intent permeating the air.

Lin Qianning and Wen Nanwan locked eyes, both burning with competitive spirit. Their chess skills were superb; every wrong move could lead to defeat, making each step crucial in determining the outcome.

The spectators watched silently, their eyes glued to every detail on the chessboard. They could feel the intense battle raging within the game; it was as if the whole world had frozen in time, leaving only the duel on the board.

Lin Qianning's eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if she could see through the future direction of the game. Her fingers moved the black pieces gently, each move as steady, accurate and ruthless as a stabilizing force.

Wen Nanwan, on the other hand, was all smiles. Her chess skills were agile and unexpected. The white pieces seemed to come alive in her hands, responding flexibly to every change in the game.

The situation on the board became increasingly intense, and the battle between the black and white pieces became more and more fierce.

Finally, as Lin Qianning placed her last black piece, she sighed, "I lost."

"Thank you for your kind words, Miss Lin." After saying this, she gave Lin Wanwan a provocative look, then turned and left.

Lin Qianning said apologetically to Lin Wanwan, "Sister, I'm sorry, I lost."

Seeing Lin Qianning's discouraged look, Lin Wanwan smiled slightly and said, "Losing is losing, you can win next time. There's nothing to apologize for. I'll avenge you and win the next round."

The next game is a couplet contest; whoever comes up with the better couplet wins. The first line of the couplet will be given by the shopkeeper: "Playing a beautiful melody on the zither, harmonizing with flowing water."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Wanwan and Chen Xianlin wrote down their answers on the table one after the other.

A moment later, they had finished writing the second line of the couplet and handed it to the shopkeeper to show everyone.

"Ladies and gentlemen," the shopkeeper said, "the matching lines for these two ladies are now in my hands. We'll leave it to you to decide which lady's line is better." He then picked up Chen Xianlin's line and hung it on the screen. It read, "The flute's clear notes resonate in the distant mountains."

After reading it, everyone felt that the second line was very well matched.

"Well done, what a beautiful flute melody that echoes through the distant mountains."

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

"What a perfect match between the zither and the flute, the strumming and the playing, the flowing water and the distant mountains!"

The shopkeeper then displayed Lin Wanwan's matching couplet, which read, "Ink dances in magnificent chapters, reflecting the setting sun."

"Ink stains new branches, a poem for fallen plum blossoms"

"Writing new poems to praise the falling flowers"

"The moon sets over the calm lake, bidding farewell to late autumn."

Lin Wanwan responded with four lines in one go, each one perfectly crafted and displaying remarkable literary talent.

"Hiss~" Everyone gasped. This Miss Lin is truly beautiful inside and out, and incredibly talented.

I thought Miss Chen had already done a very good job, but Miss Lin immediately came up with four such excellent matching lines, so the outcome was already decided.

Lin Wanwan looked at Chen Xianlin proudly. Ever since she lost to Chen Xianlin in the last Flying Flower Order game, she had been unhappy. She had been studying hard day and night, determined to beat Chen Xianlin next time. This time, she finally got her chance.

Chen Xianlin hadn't expected to lose to Lin Wanwan this time, and she was somewhat unhappy, but she didn't want to show it. She bit her lip tightly, her face was pale, and she had lost her usual charm.

Soon, Chen Xianlin adjusted her mood, thinking that there were still two rounds left, and it was still uncertain who would win or lose.

In the fourth round, the competition was about painting. Lin Qianning and Wen Nanwan painted freely, and the painting that received more approval from the crowd would win. The time limit was one incense stick's time.

Wen Nanwan is completely absorbed in depicting a tranquil landscape painting. Her brushstrokes are delicate and lively, each stroke seemingly imbued with the spirit of nature. Steep peaks, babbling streams, and swirling clouds and mist create a picturesque scene.

Meanwhile, Lin Qianning was focused on painting a street scene full of life. She skillfully used color and lines to depict the details of the street. Crowds thronged, shops lined the streets, and the streets and alleys were filled with the rich flavor of life.

Wen Nanwan's landscape paintings are like real landscape paintings, making people feel as if they are in the mountains and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature; Lin Qianning's street paintings reveal her love for life and concern for humanity, allowing viewers to feel the atmosphere and prosperity of the world.

The onlookers held their breath and watched them paint intently, not daring to make a loud noise to disturb them.

After an incense stick had burned for a while, both of them stopped writing.

People crowded around to admire the two artists' paintings. Some praised Wen Nanwan's landscape paintings as lifelike, like a fairyland; others complimented Lin Qianning's street paintings as vivid, interesting, and full of life.

At this moment, a man dressed in fine clothes stepped forward. After carefully examining the two works, he slowly said, "Hmm, not bad. These two paintings each have their own merits, and it is really hard to say which is better."

"Young Master Zheng, what brings you here?" Lin Qianning asked, unable to hide her joy.

Zheng Luoqi wore a smoky blue wide-sleeved straight-hemmed robe today, with her long hair tied back with a white jade hairpin. The light indigo gauze dress exuded an ethereal aura, adding a touch of otherworldly beauty to her already stunning face.

"I was just passing by and saw how lively this shop was, so I thought I'd come in and join in the fun," Zheng Luoqi said, raising an eyebrow with a half-smile.