Although Princess Qingling has been staying in the harem Huarong Zhaoyi's courtyard since returning to the palace from Langyuan City and has not moved around, the news has already spread.
Not only in the palace, but also among the so-called elites in Yuanding Imperial City, they have discussed it in private many times.
There is always a competition like this every ten years. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is a kind of oppression deliberately created by Huayue Shangguo against the royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom. It is aimed at the self-confidence of the royal family. And there’s no room for rejection.
Dare to refuse? I don’t even want to get married. Are you hostile to me? Crossing the water is really an insurmountable chasm, right?
How can the Nanyuan Kingdom, separated by a river, have the capital to compete with Huayue? It would be nice to be able to swallow your anger and not be bothered by the war. Some mental losses become unbearable. It's just that this shame has indeed made many people in Nanyuan Kingdom feel very ill.
Of course, some people feel shame and some secretly relish it.
The majesty of Huayue Shangguo can most affect the Nanyuan Kingdom across the water. Powerful and wealthy. Everything about Huayue has become "good". Even though he is a member of the Nanyuan Kingdom, he longs for the Nanyuan Kingdom to be humiliated, and his mentality is no longer here. They even forgot that Nanyuan Kingdom was once part of the glorious Qiande Dynasty.
Just like when Princess Qingling traveled to Yuancheng, there was a lot of gossip outside. Even the envoys of Huayue Kingdom have been preaching everywhere about this princess competition in which Huayue will win. Just like before, no one in Nanyuan Kingdom dared to stand up and stop the evil intentions of these envoys.
The excuse is very good, it is called "intimate marriage", and the publicity competition is to promote the close relationship between the two countries. To obstruct is to hide evil intentions and hinder the friendship between the two countries.
In the study room of Qinzheng Palace.
Emperor Yang Sheng had finished his business for the day and it was already dark. There were not many things to do today, so I put down my pen and left the table to be cleaned by my close eunuchs. I left the study with my hands behind my back and walked around in the small courtyard behind to stretch my legs.
Although Yang Sheng also has some cultivation, his cultivation in the late Kaiyuan realm is nothing, and he often feels tired due to his busy daily affairs.
"Has it been found out?"
Yang Sheng asked while sliding his legs. A figure coming out of the shadows next to him bent down and followed Yang Sheng's footsteps, and replied at the same time: "Your Majesty, I have found out. Princess Qingling has been taught by a guest teacher named Zhang Yan from the Jiangwu Academy in the past two months. Teaching, it is said that there are some more powerful methods."
"Haha, no wonder Ling'er is so confident this time. Tell me, what powerful means gave Ling'er the confidence to surpass others?" Yang Sheng always wanted to have a rough idea of his heir's situation. In addition, Princess Qingling's confidence when she came over yesterday did not seem to be fake, and he was also curious about what happened if there was no news in the past two months. So he asked someone to check it out.
"Your Majesty, Princess Qingling was taught by the guest named Zhang Yan a strange method called "Medicine Refining Skin and Flesh". There is no definite conclusion on how to practice it, but it is said that it may be through medicinal bathing. To improve the warrior's skin toughness and endurance.
According to the results of another student taught by Zhang Yan during the competition in the martial arts academy, Her Royal Highness Princess Qingling now has at least the skin toughness and endurance of a male warrior in the early Kaiyuan realm. Even if it reaches the skin toughness and endurance of a male warrior in the middle stage, Flexibility and endurance are also possible. "
"Huh?" Yang Sheng paused when he heard this. He turned to look at the bent black-robed eunuch behind him and asked, "Are you sure? Is there such a method in the world?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
News from Langyuan City comes back from time to time, including the part about Princess Qingling. It only needs to be summarized and sorted out, so the news can be obtained quickly.
"What's the background of this Zhang Yan?" Yang Sheng continued to walk, but his eyebrows were a little more cautious. He felt that there seemed to be something important about this matter.
"Back to Your Majesty, I have sent someone to investigate, but for the time being I can only get some superficial information. Further investigation is needed to find out the details."
"Just tell me what you know now."
"It's your Majesty. Zhang Yan first appeared on the list of exonerations of the Ministry of War Yamen. He was exiled to the Yubei Mountain Fortress as a capital criminal. After he was exonerated, he was specially recruited by Song Qinghe for two years. At the beginning of this year He just returned to Langyuan City from Yubei Mountain Fortress. His identity is that of a scholar of miscellaneous studies.
Then this man somehow got in touch with Shi Xuan, the commander of the Eastern Army, and was recommended by Shi Xuan to serve as a guest teacher at the Martial Arts Academy in Langyuan City. Now, the "Medicine for Refining Skin and Flesh" should have taken root in Jiangwuyuan.
Based on my humble opinion, this Zhang Yan's ability is definitely not as simple as that of a miscellaneous scholar. It is possible that some new school of thought came out to ask questions. Moreover, when it comes to thinking, it is not something that ordinary people can have. "
After saying that, the eunuch stopped talking and followed behind with his hands tied down.
After a long while, Yang Sheng finally spoke: "New school? Haha, is there a similar situation elsewhere?"
"As far as your Majesty is concerned, there is no one like him. And the method he proposed called "Medicine to Refiner Skin and Flesh" has never been heard of. There is no similar method in history."
"People from other countries?"
"I don't think it's the slave. After all, Shi Xuan recommended it. These things should be checked before they are moved. We won't know the details until our own news channels are clear in half a month."
Speaking of Shi Xuan, Yang Sheng's face became a little relieved. He personally helped Shi Xuan to the position and gave him the greatest trust. And Shi Xuan has never let him down. Even if there are flaws, Yang Sheng doesn't think Shi Xuan can't see clearly on the big issues.
"Check carefully. If this method is mature and effective, then this person will be famous all over the world. Don't let the Jiangwu Yuan take advantage of him again, and act quickly."
"Slave understands!"
Yang Sheng added: "So, Ling'er really has a chance to win this time?"
"This...slave still finds it difficult."
Yang Sheng thought for a moment and shook his head, and said, "Yes. Not only is there a difference in realm. Princess Baowen of Huayue is also a rare flying blade warrior. She has limited dodge in the ring, but her power is even greater. Ling'er It’s still hard to win. But it’s better than before when there was no chance of winning.”
"What your Majesty said is true."
"What about the arrangements for the arena? Have they been implemented?"
"As reported to Your Majesty, it has been implemented. It is done according to the previous specifications. However, this time Huayue's envoy requested that more seats be set up to watch the ceremony."
"Hmph! How much more?"
"Thirty percent."
Yang Sheng understood that the extra 30% of the quota for the ceremony must have been prepared by Huayue for the wealthy businessmen in his country doing business here, as well as some pro-Huayue dignitaries in Nanyuan. The increase in the number of people watching the ceremony also shows that Nanyuan's will to resist Huayue is slowly being eroded.
This is not good news.
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