Although Princess Qingling has been staying in Huarong Zhaoyi's harem and not moving around since she returned to the palace from Langyuan City, 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 will always be such a competition 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 it cannot be refused.
Dare to refuse? You don’t even want to marry me. Are you hostile to me? You really think that crossing the water is an insurmountable chasm, right?
How can the Nanyuan Kingdom, separated by a river, have the capital to compete with Huayue? It would be good if it could swallow its anger and not be troubled by the war. Some spiritual losses are not unbearable. But this shame really makes Nanyuan
Many people in Yuan Kingdom have very bad feelings in their hearts.
Of course, some people feel shame and some secretly talk about it.
The majesty of the Huayuan Kingdom has the greatest influence on the Nanyuan Kingdom across the water. It is powerful and wealthy. With it, everything about Huayue has become "good". Even though I am a person from the Nanyuan Kingdom, I long for Nanyuan.
The country has been humiliated, and the mentality is no longer here. It has even been forgotten that Nanyuan Kingdom was once and now part of the glorious Qiande Dynasty.
Just like when Princess Qingling traveled to Yuan City, there was a lot of gossip outside. Even envoys from the Huayue Kingdom were already publicizing this princess contest that Huayue would win. Just like before, Nanyuan Kingdom
No one here dared to stand up and stop these envoys from their evil intentions.
Their excuse is very good, it's called "intimate marriage". To publicize the competition is to promote the close relationship between the two countries. To obstruct it 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 busy day's work and it was already dark. There were not many things to do today. He put down his pen and left the table to be cleaned by his close eunuchs. He left the study with his hands behind his back and walked around in the small courtyard at the back to stretch his 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 jumped out from the shadows beside him, bending down and following Yang Sheng's footsteps. At the same time, he replied: "Your Majesty, we have found out. Princess Qingling has received a child named Zhang in the past two months."
Yan's teachings from the guest teachers at the Wushu Academy are said to have 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 him?" Yang Sheng always wanted to have a rough grasp of his heir's situation. In addition, Qing'er
When Princess Ling came over yesterday, her confidence did not seem to be fake. 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 "The Method of Refining Skin and Flesh with Medicine". 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 Yanke 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? There is still 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 comes out 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 to 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 know 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 in the miscellaneous field.
Then this man somehow got in touch with Eastern Army Commander Shi Xuan, and Shi Xuan recommended him to the Jiangwu Academy in Langyuan City as a guest teacher. Now, because "The Method of Refining Skin and Flesh with Medicine" should have also taken root in the Jiangwu Academy.
The foot is broken.
Based on my humble opinion, this Zhang Yan’s ability is definitely not as simple as that of a miscellaneous scholar. It is likely that he was introduced by some new school of thought to ask questions. And when it comes to thinking, it is not something that ordinary people can have."
After saying this, 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. Moreover, the method he proposed called the "Medicine for Refining 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 case. 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."
When it comes to Shi Xuan, Yang Sheng's face feels relieved. He personally helped Shi Xuan to the position and gave him the greatest trust. Shi Xuan has never let him down. Even if there are flaws, Yang Sheng
Sheng didn't think Shi Xuan could see clearly the big issues of right and wrong.
"Check carefully. If this method is mature and effective, then this person will definitely become famous all over the world. Don't let the Jiangwu Academy 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 while and shook his head, saying: "Yes. Not only is there a difference in realm. Princess Baowen of Huayue is also a rare flying blade warrior. Her dodge in the ring is limited, and her power is even greater. Ling'er
It’s still hard to win. But it’s better than before when I had 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 be prepared by Huayue for the wealthy businessmen doing business here in the country, as well as some pro-Huayue dignitaries in Nanyuan. The increase in the number of people attending the ceremony also means that Nanyuan
The Yuan Kingdom's will to resist Huayue is slowly being eroded.