Chen Mianmian looked down at her layered skirt and said, "It's like this, Your Highness, when using a hula hoop, you need to wear more practical clothes, such as a training uniform. I'm afraid it will be difficult to operate in a skirt like this."

Princess Ryan pointed and said, "Go, change into your training clothes and demonstrate for me."

Then, suddenly remembering that this woman was her best friend's concubine, she couldn't force her too much, so she asked again, "I ask you, have you ever worn a martial arts uniform? Would you be willing to wear a martial arts uniform?"

Most women in the Southern Chu Kingdom were weak and frail; even women from military families rarely practiced martial arts.

Most delicate women never wear leotards in their lives, nor do they want to wear anything rude or indecent.

Shen Mianmian replied, "Your Highness, I have worn the training clothes before and I am willing to wear them again."

Princess Ryan was taken aback—the skinny horse knew kung fu?

Ding explained, "Shen practiced martial arts with Qingzhou for a few days."

Even Princess Ryan was immediately surprised, "Following Qingzhou? Practicing martial arts?"

Yes, I was surprised by two things at the same time.

The first thing was that the Shen family practiced martial arts.

The second thing is that Bai Qingzhou is practicing martial arts.

Princess Ruian was very familiar with the situation of the Marquis of Anning's residence, and she also knew that Bai Qingzhou had a phobia of martial arts because of the Marquis of Anning. Whenever she picked up a weapon, she would tremble all over and might even faint.

Because of this incident, Princess Ruian often went to scold Marquis Anning, but Marquis Anning was as stubborn as a donkey in the Chinese zodiac. No matter how much the princess scolded him, he insisted on forcing his son to learn martial arts.

Princess Ruian was furious and went to the palace to ask the emperor to reprimand Marquis Anning.

The Emperor, unable to refuse, had no choice but to summon the Marquis of Anning to the palace for questioning. Upon hearing that he was to be stopped from forcing his son to learn martial arts, the Marquis of Anning immediately declared that he would resign from his post.

In the end, even the Emperor couldn't say much, and Princess Ruian had no choice but to give up.

Unexpectedly, Qingzhou resumed practicing martial arts?

Not only did he practice himself, but he also taught his concubines?

Ding's eyes reddened, and her voice choked slightly, "I don't know the specifics, but I heard that she was learning martial arts from Qingzhou."

Princess Ryan, taken a deep look at the woman, wondering what charm she possessed besides her beautiful appearance.

She didn't believe that he could lure Qingzhou with just his beauty.

Princess Rui'an watched Bai Qingzhou grow up, and in her eyes he was like a son. Therefore, she understood Qingzhou and knew that he was not a lustful or greedy person.

Is it because women have more clever ideas?

Yes, I do have some clever ideas.

"Yes, Your Highness." Shen Mianmian remained very humble, befitting the image of a concubine.

Princess Ruian then had Ying Gu take her to change her clothes, while she herself grabbed Ding Shi and asked about Qingzhou's condition.

After a short while, Chenmian returned.

Not only did she change into a grass-green silk training uniform, but she also put her long hair up in a neat and tidy updo.

Without delay, Chen Mianmian picked up a hula hoop and began swinging it around her waist while explaining the key points.

Because of her desk work, Chen Mianmian often uses hula hoops to relieve lumbar fatigue. She is not only adept at using hard hula hoops, but also at using soft hula hoops, which are difficult to operate.

It shook about twenty times.

Chen Mianmian stopped and said with a smile, "Your Highness, this is how to use a hula hoop. In order to ensure that the hula hoop does not fall, the user must constantly exert force with the waist and abdomen, which exercises the muscles of the waist and abdomen."

Everyone was secretly amazed, including the palace maids and servants, who all stared curiously at the strange circle.

Princess Ryan asked with a smile, "Who taught you to use a hula hoop? You didn't learn it from some street performer, did you?"

Shen Mianmian replied honestly, "Your Highness, I learned it from that itinerant performer."

"Ha, he taught you a lot, so what else do you want to learn from him? Tell me all of it at once!"

"Your Highness, there are also playing cards. Playing cards can be played like mahjong, and you can also play solitaire, which is very addictive."

Princess Ryan exclaimed in delight, "There are such fine things? Don't leave tonight, make them all for me!"

Sleepyhead—well, Madam's words have come true.

Madam Ding smiled and said, "Perfect timing. Since Qingzhou is not at the Marquis's residence, we can stay at the Princess's residence for a few days."

Seeing that the madam had also stayed, Shen Mianmian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, this servant will listen to the madam."

Princess Ryan was eager to go. "You wait here, I'm going to change my clothes."

As she spoke, she immediately ran to change into her training clothes, even regretting that she should have changed with Shen Shi at the time.

A short while later, apart from the servants, only the Marquis's mother and daughter-in-law remained in the garden.

As she watched the princess's retreating figure, Lady Ding sighed softly and said, "Since the passing of her husband, Your Highness has been living alone and is quite lonely. We should keep you company as much as we can."

"Yes," Chen Mianmian agreed verbally, but in her heart she thought—no, which eye of yours saw the princess as lonely? I feel that the princess is living a very enjoyable life. She has money and power and no one cares about her. She can send people to bring whoever she wants to play with. Is that what you call lonely?

She wanted that kind of loneliness too!

Madam Ding sighed sympathetically again, "If you have any good ideas, just bring them out. His Highness will not treat you unfairly. When we return to the Marquis's residence, I will also reward you."

"Yes, thank you, Madam."

soon,

Princess Ryan returned in a flurry of activity.

Chen Mianmian saw that Princess Ryan had changed into a dark red training uniform. Her neat appearance made her already slender figure appear even more upright.

If Princess Ryan were a few years younger, dressed in a red riding outfit and carrying a whip, wouldn't she look just like the fiery princesses in many novels who make things difficult for her?

As Chen Mianmian admired the book, she tried to connect Princess Ryan to the novels she had read before, letting her imagination run wild.

Princess Ryan took the hula hoop from the maid, put it on, and struck a pose. "How do I use this?"

Chen Mianmian hurriedly interrupted her mental contemplation and began to give instructions.

To Shen Mianmian's surprise, Princess Ryan learned extremely quickly: she couldn't get the hang of it the first three times, but starting from the fourth time, she gradually found the knack.

By the eighth or ninth time, it was able to shake it a few times.

After practicing more than ten times, I was able to shake it continuously.

After a while, he was able to use it skillfully.

Sleepy and startled—the princess is learning way too fast! Is she using a cheat code? Is Princess Ryan lucky and capable? Could she be the protagonist of some novel?

Seeing Shen Mianmian's surprised expression, Ding smiled and explained, "Your Highness has practiced martial arts since childhood, so learning these things is naturally a piece of cake for you."

Chen Mianmian looked on with envy—another day of envying Princess Ryan.

Princess Ruian had excellent stamina. She shook the rocks for almost half an hour before stopping, drenched in sweat, and panting slightly. "Ah Xuan, why don't you try changing your clothes too?"

Ding shook her head vigorously, "This humble woman will not try."

Princess Ryan was displeased. "Can't you move around a bit? Look at you, you're two years younger than me, and your face has no luster at all. Tonight you must listen to me, and I'll make you young again overnight."

Ding was stunned for a moment, then her face flushed red, and she shook her head violently, "No! No! This woman doesn't want to!"

Chenmianmian silently pricked up her ears—oh my? A sudden rejuvenation?