After a half-day tour, they returned to the palace. When I came to the main hall, I saw many people sitting there. When Tu Wang saw Hong Jun coming back, he said, "Hong Jun has come back just in time. You all should sit down first. I have something to tell you." Hong Jun came up and sat next to Tu Wang. Duan Qing and Peng Chang sat down below and saw that the hall was filled with betrothal gifts.
King Tu said: "Jun'er, have you seen the bride price in front of me? They are all sent to the Xiang family and the Tian family. They both hope that I will marry you to them. But your eldest brother Peng Yong also wants to marry you. This is embarrassing. I'm sorry, what do you mean?" Hong Jun looked at the bride price in front of him, then at Tian Meng, Xiang Feng and his eldest brother Peng Yong. After thinking about it, he bit his silver teeth and said, "Father, I have already made my choice."
King Tu said: "It's decided so quickly, then who do you choose?" Hong Jun pointed and said with a blush, "It's him." Everyone followed her finger and saw that it was Duan Qing. Everyone was speechless for a moment. King Tu was also greatly surprised and asked urgently: "Jun'er, are you right?" Hong Jun said firmly: "Yes, I have taken a liking to Duan Qing."
Peng Yong spoke first: "Sister, you didn't choose the few of us who were your childhood sweethearts, but you chose an outsider you just met. Why?" Tian Meng even shouted: "Yu Nu, this person's origin is unknown, why? Who can choose him?" Xiang Feng had not met Duan Qing yet, so he also asked: "What virtues and abilities does he have that can make him worthy of our beautiful girl?" The crowd was in a commotion, and there was a lot of noise in the palace.
The Tuwang frowned and coughed. The hall just became quiet. Duan Qing was also deeply surprised. Seeing that the hall was quiet, he stood up and went forward to salute Tu Wang and Hong Jun, and said: "Thanks to the wrong love of the Jade Girl, the common people are ashamed. The common people dare not climb high, and they have failed the Jade Girl's kindness." The Tu King said to Hong Jun said: "Since Mr. Duan said this, what do you think should be done?"
Hongjun asked: "Brother Duan, have you seen my body?" Duan Qing couldn't help but was stunned, hesitating and speechless. Hongjun asked again: "Brother Duan, have you ever touched my body?" Duan Qing had nothing to say. Hong Jun then said: "As per our rules, I can only marry you. If you have another engagement, I don't mind, no matter how big or small."
Duan Qing said: "The grassroots people in the mountains and wild villages are really not worthy of the golden branches and jade leaves. Please think twice and ask the prince to take a closer look." He could only hope that the Tuwang would not agree to Jade Girl's request. King Tu said: "In that case, Jun'er, why don't you think about it again." Hong Jun said: "Then I won't marry anyone and I will stay with my father all my life." King Tu was shocked: "How is that possible?" When Yong and the other three heard what Hong Jun said, they all glared at Duan Qing fiercely. The Earth King knew that Hong Jun's character was very clear, and he found it difficult.
At this time, someone said: "Tell me, uncle, can I allow my nephew to say a few words?" Duan Qing took a look. It was Peng Chang. King Tu said: "You are not an outsider, I just want to ask your opinion!" Peng Chang said: "Mr. Duan is from Dali. His character and martial arts are all first-rate. It cannot be said that his origins are unknown. Mr. Duan and I are sworn brothers. , the three eldest brothers don’t have to doubt his identity.”
King Tu said: "We know this, just say it." Peng Chang said: "Yes, uncle. It is understandable that the three eldest brothers are not convinced by Jade Girl's choice. After all, you don't know Mr. Duan. It's better to do this, the four of you. Let's have a martial arts competition to recruit a bride. Whoever wins in the end can win the heart of a beautiful girl. If you can't be outstanding in martial arts, you are naturally not worthy of being the prince's son-in-law. What do you think?"
The Tuwang was overjoyed and said: "This is a good idea. It's just that during the competition, just hit it as far as you can." But Hong Jun said angrily: "Brother Chang, what kind of bad idea did you come up with? Are you using me as a bet?" Peng Changchao Hong Jun blinked and said: "That's not what I meant. It's just that as the beloved daughter of the Earth King, Jade Girl naturally needs someone with excellent character and martial arts to match her. In the future, she can also work for the Earth King, and Jade Girl will naturally think about the prince. "
When Peng Chang said this, he actually meant something else. Those who propose marriage at this moment are all people with background. If there is not enough reason to refuse, they will naturally refuse to accept it, which will seriously affect the stability of the Peng family's position. Hongjun Bingxue is smart and knows everything, so he naturally understands the powerful relationship. It's just that Hong Jun didn't know how good Duan Qing's martial arts was, so he was very worried.
But Peng Chang knew the martial arts of the four of them very well. He knew that if Duan Qing wanted to win, he would win easily, so he gave the initiative to Duan Qing. During the competition, if Duan Qing really didn't want to marry a beautiful girl, he could just pretend to be defeated. Then, Peng Chang winked at Hongjun again, asking her not to object. Hong Jun and Peng Chang have always gotten along well, knowing that he would not harm her, so he remained silent.
When the Tuwang saw that the jade girl was silent, he said, "Okay, let's have a martial arts competition tomorrow to recruit a bride." In the evening, Duan Qinggang finished his exercise. The magpie came in and said that the beautiful girl was waiting for her in the garden. Duan Qing followed the magpie to the garden. He saw Hongjun pacing back and forth in the garden, so he stepped forward to greet him. The magpie was waiting on him from a distance.
Hongjun looked at Duan Qing and asked, "Am I ugly?" Duan Qing said, "The jade girl is joking, you are stunningly beautiful and your country is fragrant." Hongjun asked again, "I am uninhibited and not gentle enough. Virtuous?" Duan Qing said: "The jade girl is pure and pure, gentle and kind, and everyone knows her." Hong Jun said: "Then why did you reject me?"
Duan Qing said: "I have an engagement and I dare not seek another high position. If I do that, wouldn't I be a ruthless and unjust villain?" Duan Qing did have an engagement for him at home, and the marriage was still on the fingertips. Besides, when it comes to marriage matters, he must report it to his elders before he can make a decision. Hong Jun said: "I don't want you to regret your marriage. It's common for men to have three wives and four concubines. Just don't treat me as a concubine."
Duan Qing said: "Duan Qing really doesn't dare to wrong the jade girl so much. There are many good men in the world. With the jade girl's talent, appearance and status, she should be able to find a more satisfactory husband." Hong Jun said: "There are many good men in the world. But you are the only one who has seen my body. I can only haunt you in this life." Hong Jun was rescued by Duan Qing from the lake, and he had already secretly promised. One day while traveling together, I saw that he was an upright man and very handsome, so he made up his mind.
Hong Jun said: "Brother Chang just told me that your martial arts are very strong. If you want to win, you will be able to do so easily. You and I are both martial arts practitioners. If you don't try your best tomorrow and lose on purpose, I will kill myself." Die." After saying that, he turned around and left. Duan Qing couldn't help but smile, secretly blaming Peng Chang for talking too much. But when he thought about it, they were cousins after all, and it was only natural that they were close relatives.
Early the next morning, Duan Qing, accompanied by Peng Chang, came to the martial arts field together. The martial arts arena was surrounded by soldiers, with a large open space in the middle. Yesterday, the King of Tu decided to engage in a martial arts competition to find a bride for his beautiful girl. The news spread and attracted countless people to watch from a distance. The Tuwang and the Jade Girl sat upstairs and watched, while a middle-aged man hosted the ceremony downstairs. In order to seek fairness, the Earth King specifically lets irrelevant people take the lead.
When the time came, the man shouted loudly: "Today, by the order of the king, a competition is held for the beautiful girl to recruit a bride. The winner in the end will be the prince's son-in-law. During the competition, do not hurt anyone's life until the point is reached." The man read out the details of the competition. . Suddenly there was a roar of gongs and drums, and the scene was very lively.
The Tuwang nodded, and the man waved his hand, and the drum music stopped. He stepped forward and announced: "The first match will be between Duan Qing and Tian Meng." Tian Meng jumped into the field, holding a ring-shaped sword in his hand. Duan Qing strode to the opposite side of Tian Meng and slowly lowered his sword. But it was not unsheathed, and the long sword was stretched out from the sheath.
As soon as the man started, Tian Meng rushed over and slashed Duan Qing with his broadsword. Duan Qing moved his body sideways to avoid it, and pointed his sword straight at Tian Meng. The two soon started fighting. Duan Qing was secretly worried. Seeing Tian Meng jump just now, he knew that his internal strength was not as good as his own. Once they fought, they realized that although his sword was powerful and powerful, it had many flaws.
Duan Qingru went all out, not to mention using the Duan family's superior swordsmanship, but even using ordinary swordsmanship, he could tie with him. He originally wanted to find an opportunity to lose on purpose, but when Hongjun said it last night, he hesitated. Peng Chang had told him that Yunu was decisive in her words and always meant what she said, so Duan Qingzhen was afraid that something might happen to her.
Duan Qing had no choice but to use Luoyan Sword Technique to deal with Tian Meng first, thinking while fighting. He only defends but does not attack, and his cultivation is strong, so he is in an invincible position. Tian Meng attacked Duan Qing with dozens of attacks, but was unable to do anything to Duan Qing. Instead, he wasted a lot of internal energy. He couldn't help but feel anxious, and his sword skills were full of flaws.
Duan Qing made up his mind and just wanted to be on a draw with him. Seeing him showing a flaw, he didn't take the opportunity to attack, hoping that he would retreat and make peace. But everyone present was a master, and they had already seen that Tian Meng was outmatched, and Hong Jun had an angry look on his face. Tian Meng complained secretly but refused to give up. Suddenly, he struck with a knife with his right hand and waved his left hand at the same time, sending a dart straight into Duan Qing's heart.
Duan Qingma Chu was angry when he saw his sudden plot. Immediately, he moved the sword with his right hand and swung the sword away, and with a palm of his left hand, his original intention was just to knock down the dart. He didn't want to use too much force and actually pushed the dart back. Tian Meng never expected that the dart would fly towards him, and he had no time to react. The dart had already pierced Tian Meng's thigh, and Tian Meng fell to the ground with a "clunking" sound.
The man stepped forward to check and found that the dart had penetrated deep into his leg and Tian Meng could no longer stand. He announced loudly: "In the first game, Duan Qing won. In the second game, Peng Yong faced Xiang Feng." Someone hurriedly carried Tian Meng away.
Duan Qing came off the stage, glanced at Hong Jun, and met Hong Jun's eyes. Seeing that she was very angry, Duan Qing hurriedly turned his head to avoid her reproachful eyes. Peng Chang followed Duan Qing and said complainingly: "He has no good intentions. You should have taken action earlier, why waste time. Yunu has already seen it, do you want to kill her?"
Duan Qing said angrily: "You are too talkative. Tell her that I know martial arts. Otherwise, I would have been defeated and fled. How could I be in such a dilemma now!" Peng Chang said: "You can't blame me, she is a princess, I don't dare Lying to her is a serious crime of genocide!" Duan Qing sighed, said no more, and concentrated on watching the two fighting in the field.
But I saw Xiang Feng wielding a long spear, and his marksmanship was quite exquisite. Unfortunately, his internal strength was limited and he could not display its power. Peng Yong wields a precious sword, his sword skills are strange and as fast as lightning. The two exchanged several moves, and Duan Qing knew that Peng Yong's internal strength was far stronger than Xiang Feng. Sure enough, after more than ten moves, Xiang Feng was already gasping for breath. It was obvious that his internal strength was too much. Peng Yong's strength doubled, and his long sword flew forward.
Xiang Feng managed to hold on for more than ten moves, but then he showed a flaw. Peng Yong thrust his sword straight into his wrist, and Xiang Feng's spear fell to the ground. As soon as the man saw it, he announced loudly: "In the second game, Peng Yong wins." There were cheers from the sidelines. It seemed that this prince was quite popular. The man told Peng Yong to rest for a while and prepare to compete with Duan Qing. Peng Yong said it didn't matter and insisted on starting immediately.
The man stood in the middle and announced loudly: "The third and final game: Peng Yong vs. Duan Qing." Duan Qing had made up his mind at this time, so he would maintain a tie, and the Tuwang would naturally handle the rest. Duan Qing arrived at the court and exchanged salutes with Peng Yong. The man started.
Peng Yong struck with his sword, fiercely. Duan Qing flew out of the way and kicked Peng Yong back. The two were entangled. In terms of internal strength in martial arts, among the three from Xiangxi, Peng Yong is the superior one. Duan Qing didn't dare to show off, so he first used ordinary swordsmanship to resist. After more than twenty moves, he couldn't use ordinary sword skills and was restrained by Peng Yong's sword moves.
Duan Qing had no choice but to use the Duan family's sword skills passed down from his monastic life, but he did not dare to use all his internal strength for fear of hurting the prince. Duan Qing used five levels of internal strength to push forward, and he and Peng Yong were in a stalemate, and it was difficult to tell them apart for a while. After fighting for a long time, Peng Yong saw that Duan Qing seemed to have nothing to do and was not impatient, but his own internal strength was exhausted. He knew that the opponent did not use his full strength and only wanted a draw. I have finished using my sword moves, so there is no point in using them again. Thinking of this, Peng Yong swayed out of the battle circle.
Peng Yong said: "Your Majesty's martial arts is indeed very strong. You are not mistaken about the person you are. I admire you very much." Duan Qing said hurriedly: "The prince's kung fu is the best. I have tried my best to hold on." The host didn't know what to do for a moment. . Peng Yong glanced at him and announced: "Duan Qing wins this competition."
Duan Qing said hurriedly: "We are still undecided..." Peng Yong smiled and said: "You took my face into consideration and didn't let me make a fool of myself on the spot. I can't thank you enough." Peng Yong turned to King Tu and said loudly: "Father, King , Sister Jade has good taste, Duan Qing has a good character and martial arts, I have no objection to this marriage."
The situation suddenly changed. Duan Qingwan did not expect that Peng Yong would give up on his own initiative. I stood there for a moment, at a loss.
Hong Jun suddenly stood up, soared into the air, and flew down. But seeing her graceful figure, she seemed like a fairy descending to earth, and there were thunderous cheers and praises all around. Duan Qing also didn't expect that Hongjun's Qinggong was so good. Hongjun landed lightly in front of Duan Qing, smiled slightly, and said, "Is it okay now?" Ma Duanqing glanced at Peng Yong. Peng Yong smiled and said: "Although I love Hong Jun very much, her heart belongs to you, so I have no choice but to be a beautiful woman."
When the Tuwang saw that the matter had come to this, he announced loudly: "From now on, Duan Qing will be my chieftain's son-in-law and my jade daughter's husband. We will choose an auspicious day to get married. From the date of the wedding, the tax will be reduced by half for one year." The officers, soldiers and people present were overjoyed and kowtowed. They bowed down and congratulated in unison: "Congratulations to King Tu on choosing a good son-in-law! Thank you King Tu for his kindness." For a while, the sky was filled with gongs and drums, firecrackers went off, and there was great joy.
Everyone gathered around King Tu and returned to the palace. King Tu said to Duan Qing: "Xian Xiang, I have announced this matter in public. Do you think the marriage can be completed as soon as possible?"
Duan Qing felt like he was in a dream at this moment and didn't know how to answer. Seeing that he was in a daze, Hongjun hurriedly took Duan Qing's hand and said softly: "Father, the king is asking you something." Duan Qing came to his senses and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty..." Before he could finish his words, he was beaten by Tuwang. Judgment: "I should change my name to father-in-law from now on."
