Start practicing from marrying the disfigured princess

It was already dusk when we returned to Ren Mansion.

The autumn wind is bleak, and the golden leaves fall from the sky, like dancing butterflies.

When Mu Rou stepped out of the carriage, not only did she not feel cold, but she felt a sense of warmth in her heart.

Maybe it was because I was in a happy mood, and even the air felt much fresher.

aside.

Ren Pingsheng turned over and dismounted, looked at Mu Rou, and said sincerely: "Miss Mu can think about what to do next in the past few days. Again, as long as I can do it, I will try my best to meet Miss Mu's requirements. ”

Mu Rou knew that it was extremely difficult for Ren to spend most of his day messing around with himself due to his busy schedule, so how could she ask him to pay more.

"I……"

She opened her mouth to refuse, but before she could say anything, she heard Qiu'er happily say: "Then this slave has thanked the Crown Prince for my lady!"

After saying that, Qiu'er bowed respectfully.

"..."

Mu Rou was a little helpless and looked at Ren Pingsheng, still wanting to save her.

However, Ren Pingsheng did not give her a chance to refuse, and only left one sentence: "It's getting late, the two girls should go back and rest as soon as possible."

After saying that, without stopping at all, he turned around and walked into the door of the mansion.

Mu Rou watched his back disappear from sight, with a thoughtful look on her face.

After a long while, he looked at the little maid and said softly: "Sister Qiu'er, let's go back to the house."

"Um."

Qiu'er responded, supported her young lady, and walked towards the house.

…………

Taking the Hong Ming Dao, he returned to the courtyard where he lived.

Looking up, he saw Xiao Rongxue, dressed in unicorn uniform, sitting on a stone bench, staring blankly in a certain direction, wondering what he was thinking.

"What are you thinking about?"

Ren Pingsheng walked to her side and asked casually.

"nothing……"

Xiao Rongxue didn't seem to notice Ren Pingsheng's arrival. She was slightly startled and answered almost instinctively.

Why does she feel so weird these past two days?

Ren Pingsheng looked her over and asked suspiciously, "Are you hiding something from me?"

Xiao Rongxue curled her lips and asked, "What can I hide from you?"

Just as Ren Pingsheng was about to answer, she hurriedly changed the subject: "Have you heard about the competition in seven days?"

"Seven days later?"

Ren Pingsheng frowned slightly: "Isn't it three days from now?"

Xiao Rongxue said: "In three days, there will be a competition for the emperor to choose the person to fight, and after seven days, there will be a competition with the demon envoys."

From her slightly serious expression, Ren Pingsheng noticed something unusual and asked, "What happened to the competition in seven days?"

Xiao Rongxue said: "There are rumors that the emperor has signed an agreement with the demon clan. In seven days, the two sides will hold a competition in the capital city, and each will send nine monks. Before these nine monks participate in the competition, their cultivation level must not exceed the fifth level. Who will be first?" Defeat nine of the opponent's opponents and you will win."

Ren Pingsheng guessed: "With such a massive effort, it seems that the winning side will get a lot of benefits."

"Indeed."

Xiao Rongxue nodded and continued: "It is rumored that the agreement stipulates that if the Great Zhou wins, in the next ten years, no matter what the situation in the world is, the demon clan will not invade the Central Plains."

"What if the demon clan wins?" Ren Pingsheng looked curious.

Xiao Rongxue said slowly: "Cede my thirteen cities in the Southern Border of the Great Zhou Dynasty to the Monster Clan."

The victory of the Great Zhou Dynasty only brought ten years of peace.

But if the demon clan wins, they will get thirteen cities.

"In the past, the demon clan would never dare to make such a request, and even if it were made, Emperor Zhaowu would never agree.

It seems that the external troubles in the Great Zhou Dynasty are more serious than imagined, and the situation is more severe than before... Is this because something happened in Wusheng Mountain? "

Ren Pingsheng frowned as he recalled everything that happened to Xia Miao.

Xiao Rongxue continued: "It's just a rumor. Whether it's true or not, we still don't know... Speaking of which, yesterday the Jingzhao Mansion arrested a few gangsters who were spreading rumors."

Ren Pingsheng raised his eyebrows and said half-jokingly: "It seems like the rumors are probably true."

Xiao Rongxue was puzzled: "Why?"

Ren Pingsheng said: "There were so many rumors involving the imperial court before, why didn't Jingzhao Mansion arrest anyone?

This sudden arrest was probably because the Jingzhao Prefect had a guilty conscience and was afraid that if such secrets were spread, it would affect the emperor's reputation. "

"..."

Xiao Rongxue wanted to refute, but after savoring it carefully, she felt that it made some sense, so she simply remained silent.

At this time.

Ren Pingsheng suddenly thought of something and asked her: "Will you go to the competition in three days?"

Xiao Rongxue nodded slightly: "The emperor promised me that as long as I go to participate in the competition, the past will be forgotten."

Ren Pingsheng raised his eyebrows: "Then you will be able to leave the capital soon?"

Xiao Rongxue didn't expect him to react so quickly and was slightly startled.

Then, he nodded: "Theoretically, it is indeed the case."

Ren Pingsheng asked: "Why theoretically?"

Xiao Rongxue said: "Who knows if the emperor can play tricks."

"You are not joking. Since Emperor Zhaowu promised you, there is a high probability that he will not break his promise."

It was rare in his life for Ren to speak up for his father-in-law.

Xiao Rongxue glanced at him sideways and said lukewarmly: "Why do I think you are expecting me to leave?"

Ren Pingsheng shrugged: "Don't you want to leave the capital and wander around the world?"

"Of course I do!" Xiao Rongxue said hurriedly.

"That's fine." Ren Pingsheng spread his hands.

"..."

Xiao Rongxue was silent for a long time, then suddenly stood up.

A pair of beautiful eyes stared at Ren Pingsheng coldly, with a chill in his tone: "We haven't discussed each other for a while..."

Why come again?

Ren Pingsheng cursed in his heart, squeezed out a smile, and waved his hand: "I plan to recharge my batteries in the past few days. When Chang An comes out of seclusion, I will find her..."

The word "cultivation" has not yet come out of my mouth.

Xiao Rongxue's expression became even colder.

"Please enlighten me!"

The words fell.

He didn't wait for Ren Pingsheng to react.

The long, slender and straight legs swept over.

Ren Pingsheng had no choice but to subconsciously stretch out his hand to block.

Less than half an hour later.

Ren Shengsheng lay on the stone table exhausted, feeling pain in his waist and back everywhere.

not far away.

Xiao Rongxue leaned against the wall, looking calm and composed, but actually she felt uncomfortable.

"I didn't expect that in just over half a year, he would grow up so fast. In terms of fists and kicks, he is no less than me. No wonder he can beat Ye Xuan."

She originally thought that Ye Xuan lost the competition on purpose to show weakness to the enemy, but now it seems that this is not the case.

"I advise you, this heroine, to avoid flirting with women for the next three days, so as not to test the weakness of your legs and embarrass yourself in front of everyone."

This prince has always only picked flowers and never messed with grass...

Ren Pingsheng cursed, glanced at her, and said calmly: "Nvxia Xiao, too, don't be weak..."

Xiao Rongxue saw him looking down, and her mind couldn't help but think of the dirty tricks he used.

What about the black tiger taking out the heart, the monkey stealing the peach...

Her pretty face turned red and she gritted her teeth: "Ren Pingsheng, are you looking for death?"

"I was right and became angry."

Ren Pingsheng thought so in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it anymore. He just said: "I'm going back to rest, and Miss Xiao will go to bed early."

After saying that, I was afraid that she would do it again.

He stood up hurriedly and walked into the house.

Xiao Rongxue leaned against the wall, looking at his back, her face flushed and her red lips biting tightly.

As much as I hate to admit it.

But it is true.

After a competition, I was a little... weak due to his dirty tricks.

However, he spoke righteously and deliberately misinterpreted his own words, saying: "As long as you can defeat your opponent, no method is too excessive... These are what you said."

I don't know how to refute, so I can only concentrate on dealing with those dirty moves.

Come to your senses.

Xiao Rongxue watched Ren Pingsheng escape back to the house and squeezed out four words from between her teeth: "Despicable! Shameless!"

inside the house.

Ren Pingsheng didn't take it seriously when he heard Xiao Nuxia's evaluation of him.

When it comes to being despicable and shameless, everyone is half-hearted.

If she hadn't always used competitions as a cover to vent her anger on herself, she wouldn't have used these methods to deal with her.

but.

To be honest, these methods are really useless in actual combat.

after all.

At this level, who would fight hand to hand?

Everyone competes with weapons. Even if they use fists and feet, they are protected by spiritual energy.

After a while of random thoughts.

Ren Shengsheng abandoned his distracting thoughts, sat down cross-legged, and began to practice meditation.

Three days later, it will be the day for the emperor to select people.

If Da Zhou really had no available talents, as the prince of Zhenbei, he would have no choice but to lead by example and fight for the court.

Dad clamored for rebellion all day long, and at a critical moment he went to the barbarian camp and killed an extraordinary strong man.

As a son, even if he can't kill a super strong person, he should have no problem defeating one or two demon clan geniuses.

With this idea in mind, Ren stayed at his house for the next two days, practicing the "Longevity Kung Fu" and honing his martial arts skills.

In the blink of an eye.

The day of entering the palace has arrived.

Ren Pingsheng brought Jiang Chuyue and Mu Rou into the palace.

Standing in the square in front of Qianqing Palace, I looked up and saw that more than thirty monks had arrived.

There are both men and women, they look young, about 20 years old.

Ren Pingsheng took a cursory glance, his eyes fixed on several disciples wearing Taoist robes, and said slightly surprised: "Baiyunguan and Longhu Mountain also sent people."

The words just fell.

Two Longhu Mountain disciples noticed Mu Rou and came over.

He stopped a long way away and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, my junior uncle!"

Mu Rou looked gentle and asked softly: "Master, is the old man okay?"

A female disciple replied: "Everything is fine, I just miss my little master uncle all the time."

When Mu Rou heard this, a flash of sadness flashed in her eyes and she stopped talking.

The two disciples looked at each other and resigned without further interruption.

at this time.

A sharp voice suddenly sounded in front of the palace.

"The Holy One has arrived!"

Ren Pingsheng and the other three looked up.

I don’t know when.

Emperor Zhaowu appeared in front of the Qianqing Palace, with a majestic figure and a solemn expression, and his whole body showed supreme majesty.

Just standing there, one feels an invisible pressure sweeping over him.

There was silence in the square.

Everyone saluted: "See Your Majesty!"

"No gift."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Zhaowu looked around with no expression on his face. When he saw that everyone had arrived, he spoke slowly: "After you all entered the capital, you must have heard some rumors about the competition. Today, I tell you that these rumors are indeed true."

The words fell.

Everyone couldn't help but whisper.

aside.

The great eunuch Wang Zheng raised his voice: "Quiet!"

Invisibly, a pressure swept over.

Everyone subconsciously looked at Wang Zheng, their pupils shrank slightly, and they all quieted down.

Obviously, they didn't expect that this unremarkable eunuch was actually a top-level strong man in the extraordinary realm.

After a few breaths.

Emperor Zhaowu continued: "Regarding this competition, the court has signed an agreement with the demon clan. If they win, the demon clan will withdraw their troops and will not invade for 20 years. If they lose, the thirteen cities in southern Xinjiang will be lent to the demon clan for a hundred years..."

Before he finished speaking.

Everyone started to stir again.

A burly warrior, with eyes wide open, suppressed his anger and asked loudly: "If we win the competition, we will only get the demon tribe to withdraw, while if the demon tribe wins, they can get my thirteen cities. May I ask your majesty, is such an agreement fair?!"

"Yes, compared with the thirteen cities, the demon tribe's withdrawal is too insignificant."

"If we lose this competition, I'm afraid we will be spurned by the people of the world and be infamous for thousands of years!"

"If so, it's better not to participate in this competition!"

Everyone was talking.

Wang Zheng shouted again: "Silence!"

The tyrannical pressure was suddenly exerted on everyone.

Even Ren Pingsheng couldn't resist the urge to kneel down, and hurriedly used his power to barely resist.

Facing the angry people.

Emperor Zhaowu looked calm and didn't seem to care.

After the scene calmed down, he slowly spoke: "You are all the geniuses of my Great Zhou, and you will be the pillars of the court in the future. You should know that my Great Zhou is now in a situation where we are attacked from all sides.

If we can win this competition, the demon tribe will retreat, and the court can concentrate its forces to deal with the barbarians in the north and the Buddhist country in the west.

If we lose, although we lose the city, we can still withdraw the elite of the court from the southern border. Those who achieve great things do not consider gains and losses as one city or one pond. Losing a few cities in exchange for the peace of my Great Zhou for two decades can firstly avoid the people from suffering from war and the destruction of their lives, and secondly, we can develop steadily and accumulate strength...why not?"

Hearing this, the geniuses looked at each other and were all silent.

No other words.

It is not easy for a dignified emperor to calmly analyze the interests with them in the face of questioning.

Even though they were holding back their anger, they all calmed down at this moment.

"The war in southern Xinjiang has been going on for many years. It is not surprising that the demons invaded in large numbers.

Why do the barbarians and the Buddhist country also covet the Central Plains?

Aren't they afraid of forcing the court to ask the Martial Saint to come out of the mountain?"

After thinking for a few seconds, this thought came to everyone's mind at the same time.

Following.

They realized a very serious problem-something happened in the Martial Saint Mountain!

"No wonder the emperor is willing to agree to such conditions, so that's it..."

Everyone's pupils shrank slightly, and their hearts gradually sank.

At this time.

Emperor Zhaowu spoke again: "No matter what, if you represent the court to fight and lose, you will definitely be spurned by the people. Not only you, but also me and the civil and military officials in the court...Whether to go or stay, you decide for yourself!"