The banquet fell silent in an instant, and all eyes turned towards the commotion. Some secretly thought to themselves that the highlight of this literary gathering had finally arrived.

Ever since Xia Chen's name became renowned in the Capital City a few days ago, many had anticipated this gathering. Some had come specifically for Xia Chen.

People are inherently envious. Xia Chen was already so handsome, became a consort, and at such a young age, had risen to a fourth-rank official, and was he also cultured?

How could they not be jealous!