This is a question without an answer.
After Ye Jinxiao finished asking, Chu Yuci clenched his fingertips and said nothing for a long time...
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However, Ye Jinxiao did not struggle too much. He disagreed and she had no intention of begging him. She took her time step by step. One day, he would let go willingly.
After breakfast, she went out.
As the New Year is approaching, the streets are very lively, with people hurriedly walking in and out, vendors shouting and drinking, and brand-new red lanterns hanging on commercial buildings.
The capital is prosperous, singing and dancing are flourishing, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe.
Ye Jinxiao walked into a store that specialized in selling weapons.
Since salt and iron ore in ancient times were fully controlled by the state, the number of cold weapons sold by private traders was very small. Compared with the destructive weapons in the military, the cold weapons sold by private traders were mostly for self-defense.
"Look, miss, what kind of weapons do you want to buy?" The shopkeeper, wearing a brown robe, saw the visitor's extraordinary appearance and immediately greeted him with a smile.
Ye Jinxiao glanced at it.
There are various weapons placed on the counter.
There are many styles and they are very exquisitely made.
Swords, guns, swords, bows and crossbows... everything is available.
"just looking around."
She really needed a handy weapon for self-defense so that she could be caught off guard in unexpected situations.
Nanyuan people are generally good at using swords. Every time she fights, she holds a small and short scalpel. She really can't handle it, and she can't use the sword skills that Ye Qi taught her.
The shopkeeper walked away with a smile and took the initiative to recommend:
"Miss, look at this soft snake-bone whip. It's wrapped with beef tendons. It's soft and elastic. It won't leave whip marks on people's bodies, but it can make the bones ache."
"It's perfect for punishing servants who have made mistakes."
He looked at this woman's identity and she should be the daughter of a wealthy family.
When your lady buys weapons, she usually uses them to punish her servants.
"This board is also very suitable. It is made of the finest small-leaf rosewood. It is very suitable for slapping someone in the mouth...and this..."
Warm recommendation from the shopkeeper.
Ye Jinxiao glanced at them. They were all toys from his daughter's house. They were exquisitely made and looked good in hand, but they were actually of no use.
"Shopkeeper, do you have a sword?"
"Yes, yes, yes." The shopkeeper hurriedly led the way, "The store has recently forged several fine long swords, which are most suitable for gifting to your sweetheart."
"I use it."
"ah?!"
The shopkeeper's feet slipped and he almost thought he heard wrongly.
This lady wants to use a sword?
Isn't it?
She looked noble and slender. He had been running a shop for more than 20 years, but he had never seen the daughter of a family playing swordsmanship.
The iron sword is on the heavy side. With her physique, I'm afraid she can't even swing the sword, right?
Ye Jinxiao lowered his eyes and took out a large-denomination banknote from his sleeve.
The shopkeeper immediately straightened up: "Yes, yes, miss, come with me!"
On the nanmu shelf, a silver long sword is placed steadily on it. The scabbard is carved with detailed patterns. The whole body is silver and looks a bit unruly and cold. There is an ice blue sword tassel hanging on the hilt. Silky, tied with a string of small silver bells, very slender and delicate.
"Miss, look, this is an iron sword tailor-made for women. It may be a little heavy, but it is already the lightest in the store..."
Before he finished speaking, he saw the woman pull out her sword and swish it with sword flowers.
The blade of the sword rustled so fast that it was almost invisible. Two seconds later, it was sheathed with a 'swish' sound.
"How much?"
The shopkeeper's eyes widened.
After collecting the money and giving the sword, he watched the woman walk out of the store. He was still wondering: Could this girl be the daughter of a military general?
Outside the store.
As soon as Ye Jinxiao walked out, he bumped into several wealthy ladies opposite.
"Hey, isn't this Princess Yu?" Li Ailian, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, spoke first. Next to her stood Yang Yangyang, the daughter of the Censor, and several other noble ladies.
The group of them came out of the Treasure Pavilion.
The accompanying maid held a treasure box and seemed to have purchased a lot of jewelry.
Ye Jinxiao glanced lightly: "Miss Li, what a coincidence."
When Li Ailian saw her, she remembered that King Xiaoyao was looking for her to swim in the lake, but he kept putting it aside, and there was always a fire in her stomach.
"Isn't it? What a coincidence."
In such a large imperial capital city, you can still meet them while walking around.
What bad luck.
"Why did Princess Yu come out of that kind of shop with a sword in her hand? After all, you are also the daughter of the Taifu's house. Why are you acting like a shrew who wields swords and guns?"
Pfft——
Several noble ladies covered their lips and smiled softly.
Except for the rough-tempered daughters of military commanders, noblewomen of their status pride themselves on being "knowledgeable and sensible, good at playing chess, calligraphy and painting, and being dignified and virtuous".
The dignified Princess Yu is holding a sword. How is this inappropriate?
"You don't think you are a heroine and want to be a hero, do you?" Li Ailian's sinister tone made several noble ladies almost break out laughing.
Ye Jinxiao was not annoyed and raised the sword in his hand. The small bell tied to the blue sword tassel jingled loudly.
"Don't you think it's pretty?"
Li Ailian took a closer look.
Ye Jinxiao was plainly dressed, and the crescent-colored skirt made her skin as white as snow. She was indifferent and dusty. Her figure was slender and thin, and she was holding a sword. She had a cool and lonely beauty.
She was shocked immediately.
She actually thinks this woman is beautiful?
She must be crazy!
"You are Princess Yu, and you don't need to fight and kill. Which princess is like you?"
"Even though Princess De is the daughter of a military commander, after she got married, she managed the household with dignity, restrained her character, and showed respect and love to her superiors and subordinates."
Ye Jinxiao really likes the feeling of holding a sword: "Who stipulates that when you get married, you must be dignified and generous, virtuous and well-managed. If all women have the same character, hypocritical and pretentious, and restrain themselves, then what's the point of living?"
Li Ailian was startled.
She couldn't help but remember that when she was young, she loved playing Cuju and played with the housekeeper's son every day, but was forced by her mother to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.
My mother said that only by learning these things well and being gentle and virtuous can I be liked by my mother-in-law and marry into a good family.
Seeing Ye Jinxiao being so wanton, the simmering fire in her belly became even more jealous:
"I think you just don't know the etiquette and the strict royal rules. It would be embarrassing for the emperor to know that his daughter-in-law is a big boss."
Ye Jinxiao raised his hand, threw the sword from his left hand to his right, and said neatly: "I don't need Miss Li to worry about the royal affairs as an outsider. When you are lucky enough to marry into the family, we will discuss it carefully."
"I won't accompany you."
Li Ailian glared and stepped forward angrily: "You——"
What’s so great about marrying into the royal family?
She can do it too!
When she wins His Highness Prince Xiaoyao, she will definitely make Ye Jinxiao look good!
"Ye Jinxiao." Not far away, Ye Yunxian led four Dali Temple guards and walked straight towards a few people.
His eyes immediately fell on Yang Yangyang, he said hello in a gentle tone, and then coldly blocked Ye Jinxiao's path.
"Stop, I have something to ask you."
