"Ling'er, you...hey, why didn't you say it earlier?" Situ Wanqing sighed slightly.

She was filled with regret. If she had known earlier that her eldest daughter was interested in Hua Qingguo, she would have definitely tried to bring them together as soon as possible, instead of waiting until the imperial decree to marry a son-in-law was issued and letting her daughter compete with many other women for the position of the son-in-law.

After hearing this, Lian Xing couldn't help but sigh, "Ling'er, if you really like him, then go and participate in the tryouts. After all, only by trying can you have a chance. If you don't try, you won't even have a chance. As long as you try and work hard, even if you fail in the end, you won't have any regrets."

Ye Ling'er nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes, "Mom, Dad, thank you."

So, in the following days, Ye Ling'er practiced martial arts diligently with her biological mother Feng Cailan during the day, and studied cultural knowledge with her adoptive mother Situ Wanqing at night. She lived a fulfilling life every day.

As the dawn broke, Ye Ling'er got up and went to the General's Mansion, where she began a day of martial arts training under the guidance of Feng Cailan.

She has a strong posture, punches and kicks with great force, and every movement is full of power and rhythm.

Feng Cailan's requirements were very strict. Not only did they have to master the essence of the moves, but they also had to focus on the cultivation of internal strength. Ye Ling'er gritted her teeth, her clothes soaked with sweat, but her eyes were full of determination and perseverance.

As night fell, Ye Ling'er came to Situ Wanqing's study again and began to learn cultural knowledge.

Situ Wanqing was originally a top student from the Imperial College, knowledgeable and talented. She taught Ye Ling'er poetry, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, etiquette, etc. Although Ye Ling'er had a good foundation, she was neither arrogant nor impatient, listening carefully and understanding with her heart.

Although the high-intensity training was very hard and she had to study late into the night, Ye Ling'er never felt tired.

Because Ye Ling'er knew that she was facing competitors from the entire Laifeng Empire. It was not enough to be both civil and military, she had to be the best. Only in this way could she stand out in the auditions and increase her chances of being selected.

During this time, Ye Ling'er made unimaginable efforts. Her martial arts skills became increasingly sophisticated, and her cultural literacy continued to improve. She had only one belief in her heart, which was to defeat all opponents, win the favor of Hua Qingguo, and spend her life with him.

Finally, half a month later, the day of the auditions arrived.

March 25th, early morning.

At the Laifeng Kingdom's morning court, Hua Qingcheng sat on the golden throne, gazing at the sea of ​​civil and military officials below. She asked, "Lord Xia, how are the preparations for the auditions going?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Qingyi, one of the civil servants, stepped out of the line and bowed to Hua Qingcheng, who sat on the throne above. "Your Majesty," she said, "according to statistics, there are a total of 120,000 women aged 15 to 20 who have signed up for the auditions. After multiple rounds of screening at the local level, there are now 10,000 people coming to Beijing for the auditions. If we arrange for 1,000 people to compete every day, it will take ten days to complete the first round of screening."

Hua Qingcheng nodded slightly upon hearing this, "In order to choose the best son-in-law for my uncle, I don't mind spending a little more time waiting."

At the same time, at the Yulin Army training ground in the city, Ye Ling'er, dressed in a smart and neat outfit, walked into the arena with a heroic look.

Ye Ling'er stood on the stage of the Beijing audition, feeling nervous and anticipating. Today was the first day of the competition, and the audience and examiners were all present. She knew she had to give her best.

With the sound of gongs and drums, the competition officially began. Ye Ling'er, already prepared for battle, rubbed her hands, her eyes revealing determination and confidence. She was agile and responsive, displaying a captivating presence on the field.

Of course, the other contestants were not to be outdone and launched attacks at Ye Ling'er one after another. However, Ye Ling'er, with her excellent reflexes and superb skills, easily dodged the attacks again and again. Her movements were smooth and powerful, each one sharp and whistling, making people intimidated.

Under Ye Ling'er's fierce attack, contestants were defeated one after another. She raised her lips slightly, but did not become proud or complacent. Instead, she devoted herself more fully to the competition.

In the evening, the competition came to an end. Ye Ling'er stood out in the first round of the selection and successfully advanced. She knew that she had taken the first step towards success, but she also understood that the subsequent competition would be more intense and cruel.

Over the next nine days, Ye Ling'er would come to the competition site every day to watch other contestants compete, getting to know her upcoming competitors and knowing herself better. She knew that only by continuous effort and improvement could she win in the finals.

Finally, the ten-day audition ended, and Ye Ling'er successfully entered the finals. She felt that her hard work and dedication had paid off, and she was full of confidence and anticipation for the upcoming competition.

On the fifth day of April, there are a total of 500 people who have advanced to the finals of the martial arts competition. Today, 100 of them will be selected to continue to participate in the next test.

The atmosphere at the finals of the martial arts competition was tense and enthusiastic, with the five hundred contestants eager to give it a try.

Ye Ling'er stood in the crowd, her posture slender and her gaze determined. She knew the importance of this match and the challenges she faced. But she was not afraid, instead, she was full of fighting spirit.

The match started, and Ye Ling'er quickly got into shape. Her movements were agile, her moves were skillful, her attacks were precise and powerful, and her defense was tight and seamless.

Time passed little by little, and the competition entered a white-hot stage. Ye Ling'er and her opponent both tried their best to defeat each other, but Ye Ling'er gradually gained the upper hand with her outstanding martial arts and tenacious perseverance.

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