Zhao Cheng laughed, "She's already my wife, what's there to be shy about! Cai'e, turn off the lights!!"

Gradually, Chunqin went from resisting to complying.

She knew that Zhao Cheng's arrangement was actually for her own good, to prevent her from feeling neglected. Although she told herself not to care, she still felt very happy when she truly enjoyed Zhao Cheng's care.

The candlelight went out, and love blossomed.

The bed sways, spring tides stir.

Squeak, creak, groan, a night of pleasure and longing.

...

Just as the Right Prime Minister's residence was filled with joyous occasions, the military examination in Changsui City was also coming to an end.

Just like in the imperial examination, the top three were Zhuangyuan, Bangyan, and Tanhua.

At this moment, civil and military officials stood solemnly on both sides of the Tianze Hall.

Three people were standing at the bottom of the middle steps.

Xu Qingshan, the martial arts champion of the Great Jing Dynasty!

Zhou Chuan, the second overall pick!

Dian Chen, the third-ranking scholar!

Behind the three were ten outstanding students, including Zhou Nuo, who were known as the "Ten Martial Arts Scholars".

Although Zhou Nuo was not the only woman among the ten, she was the weakest in terms of martial arts. She failed to enter the final selection but was still ranked among the top ten martial arts candidates because her archery skills were so superb that not only these martial arts candidates but also no one in the Da Jing army dared to challenge her.

Therefore, apart from the top three in the martial arts examination, Yuan Xiu valued Zhou Nuo the most.

Yuan Xiu stood up excitedly, looking at the experts he had chosen, full of pride.

"My dear ministers, open your eyes wide and take a good look. These people below the stage will all become pillars of our Great Jing in the future!"

"Someone can go into battle and fight the enemy, expanding the territory of the Great Jing!"

"Someone can be stationed on the frontier to ensure the safety of the people of Dajing!"

"There are others! They can become instructors for the Great Jing and train outstanding soldiers for the Great Jing!"

After speaking, Yuan Xiu's gaze fell on Zhou Nuo's face.