"..."
Even Mo Qingze, a man of resolute character, felt uncomfortable with such lavish praise and could only force a smile, saying, "Where, where, every inch has its merit and every foot its failure. I still have much to improve, and I should strive along with all the other gentlemen."
Being able to become Scholars and confident in participating in the imperial examinations, these six were not fools. Seeing Mo Qingze's persistent modesty and politeness, they knew he was not a fan of flattery; as a result, their interactions became much more natural thereafter.
