In Bai Qing's beautiful eyes, there was a hint of astonishment, but it didn't contain any jealousy.
Ever since she laid eyes on Baili Hongzhuang for the first time, she couldn't ignore Baili Hongzhuang's beauty.
Because, in her lifetime, she had never seen anyone with such extraordinary looks.
"You flatter me, senior. You are the true beauty," Baili Hongzhuang replied, her lips curving into a faintly beautiful smile. There were many beauties in the world, but those with Bai Qing's grace and elegance were rare.
There seemed to be an indescribable affinity in Bai Qing's demeanor. Typically, beauties lacked this affinity, which made Bai Qing's presence all the more refreshing.
Listening to Bai Qing's words, a wider smile appeared on Baili Hongzhuang's lips. "You possess outstanding looks and remarkable talent. And now, to see such humility from you, among the juniors I have met, you truly stand out."
Bai Qing's lips curved into a smile, but there was a hint of doubt in her clear gaze. She wondered how Baili Hongzhuang intended to test her.
In the next moment, Baili Hongzhuang's expression turned serious as well. "Are you knowledgeable in the arts of qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting?"
Bai Qing was momentarily taken aback. While she excelled in cultivation and medical skills, she had no understanding of qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
Growing up in a cultivation-focused family, she had devoted all her energy to cultivation. Although qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting carried their weight, her family's sisters had learned them.
However, she had long been designated as the successor to the next family head, so she had no time to delve into these subjects.
Originally, her identity as the General's Manor Miss in this life should have allowed her to have some exposure to these things. But unfortunately, her identity as the useless Miss made her subject to constant exclusion. She couldn't even fill her stomach, let alone study qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
Seeing the change in Bai Qing's expression, Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but ask, "None?"
A hint of helplessness appeared between Bai Qing's eyebrows as she admitted candidly, "To tell the truth, I have no understanding of any of them."
Although she didn't understand the connection between qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting and the inheritance, she knew it was Baili Hongzhuang's test for her.
In that case, this test probably wouldn't yield good results for her.
Bai Qing seemed a bit surprised, but quickly regained her composure.
"Since that's the case, this test may be difficult for you," Baili Hongzhuang smiled faintly, "What do you think of my qin skills?"
"It is naturally exceptional," Bai Qing exclaimed. Although she didn't possess the knowledge herself, she could still appreciate the basics.
"In that case, do you have the confidence to reach my level?"
As Baili Hongzhuang's words fell, Bai Qing paused for a moment, her mind racing.
Generally speaking, cultivation and qin skills had nothing to do with each other. Even if Baili Hongzhuang was a refined young lady herself, she wouldn't use qin skills as an assessment criterion.
In that case, there was only one possibility—Baili Hongzhuang's strength was somehow related to qin skills.
Faintly, Bai Qing began to have some guesses.
In the next moment, Bai Qing raised her chin slightly, a confident and determined expression appearing on her ethereal and beautiful face.
"I do!"
Although she had never learned any of these skills, she believed that as long as she studied diligently, she could learn them.
Seeing Bai Qing's confidence, a playful glint appeared in Bai Qing's eyes. "Well then, let's begin!"
From that moment on, two enchanting melodies filled the pavilion. The sound of the qin poured out from the pavilion, lingering throughout the peach blossom forest.