Towards the end of the banquet, it was nothing more than drinking and watching performances; there was nothing new or interesting about it.
Nan Wusi idly played with the wine glass in her hand. Now she knew she couldn't drink alcohol, so she was just pretending to hold it.
Suddenly she heard Helan Wenyue stand up and say, "Your Majesty the Emperor, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, Wenyue has prepared a dance to present as a gift for the Empress Dowager's birthday. Is that alright?"
"Hahaha, since it is the little princess of Beihuan's kind intention, I naturally cannot refuse your good intentions. Granted." Xiao Teng said with a loud laugh.
However, the minister was dumbfounded. What kind of princess was this from Beihuan? How could she do something so unbecoming of her status?
This dancer was considered the lowest of the low among the nobles of the capital, yet a princess would perform for her in public.
However, these ministers only dared to criticize in their hearts and dared not say it to his face. Nan Wusi also turned his gaze to Helan Wenyue, who walked into the center.
It must be said that Helan Wenyue is truly a beauty. She has a tall and well-proportioned figure, healthy wheat-colored skin, black and shiny hair, a high nose, big eyes and small lips. She doesn't look like a person from Beihuan, but rather resembles the noblewomen of the capital.
The eldest prince, Helan Wenjin, was different. He was tall, dark-skinned, and had a rugged appearance, exuding the fierce temperament of a nomadic people.
Just as Nan Wusi was sizing up Helan Wenyue, she suddenly noticed that Helan Wenyue had also glanced at her and winked at her, leaving Nan Wusi completely confused.
In the original text, wasn't Helan Wenyue described as having a willful personality and disliking the original owner of the body? Why is she winking at her now?
However, although it's a long story, it actually happened in the blink of an eye. After winking at Nan Wusi, Helan Wenyue immediately began her dance.
Unexpectedly, the envoys from Beihuan even brought their own musical instruments to accompany her, which was quite comical.
He Lanwenyue has a great figure, and because of their distinctive ethnic clothing, her waist is faintly visible.
The captivating dance moves were mesmerizing. It must be said that these ministers were extremely hypocritical, displaying disdain while simultaneously watching with great interest.
"What a hypocrite!" Nan Wusi thought to himself, scoffing at the ministers' behavior.
After the dance ended, Helan Wenyue looked around at the expressions of the people. Seeing the infatuated looks on these young masters, she felt a sense of disdain.
Such a corrupt dynasty should have been replaced long ago.
"Hehe, you danced quite well. I wonder what reward Princess Wenyue would like?" Xiao Teng asked with a smile.
"I hope Your Majesty will allow my future husband to be chosen through a martial arts contest." He Lanwenyue's words shocked everyone in the hall.
Everyone present knew that the Northern Huan had come to arrange a marriage alliance. They had never seen such an arrogant request for a marriage alliance.
"I wonder what kind of martial arts competition Princess Wenyue wants to use to select the winner?" Xiao Teng narrowed his eyes.
"As long as they can defeat either me or my elder brother, that's enough," Helan Wenyue replied without hesitation, something they must have already decided.
Xiao Teng remained silent for a long while before saying, "I grant your permission."
Nan Wusi was shocked that Xiao Teng actually agreed, and the ministers below were in an uproar. They had all sorts of opinions, but the most common one was that it was against the rules.
In the end, Xiao Teng silenced him with just a look.
Then Helan Wenyue returned to her seat triumphantly.
"Since Princess Wenyue wishes to decide her consort through a martial arts contest, then the contest will be held tomorrow at the training ground, and all eligible men may participate." Xiao Teng issued the decree. Originally, he planned to select a suitable candidate from among officials of the third rank or above, but since Helan Wenyue wanted to use a martial arts contest, he simply relaxed the requirements.
Seeing Helan Wenyue's confident demeanor, Nan Wusi knew they had come prepared. Otherwise, in the original text, Helan Wenyue would not have ended up being married off, and instead, the eldest prince would have married an unfavored princess and returned to Beihuan.
After this incident, Xiao Teng's expression was noticeably worse than before, and the ministers became much more cautious, fearing that they might offend the emperor again.
The Empress Dowager then said she was tired and prepared to leave.
Nan Wusi instantly became anxious. If the Empress Dowager left, wouldn't there be no chance? Was breaking into the palace at night really the only option?
Although Nan Wusi was extremely anxious, she could only watch helplessly as the Empress Dowager left, and there was nothing she could do.
Firstly, she had no good excuse to get close to the Empress Dowager; secondly, in front of so many people, the disappearance of the phoenix feather would surely cause a huge uproar.
"Sigh." Nan Wusi sighed inwardly. This feeling of helplessness was truly unpleasant.
Now she can only rely on Xiao Yi to obtain the phoenix feather.
After the Empress Dowager and the Emperor left, the banquet ended.
However, as she was leaving, Nan Wusi was surprised to find Helan Wenyue walking towards her.
"I am Princess Helan Wenyue of Beihuan. May I ask how this young lady is addressed?" Helan Wenyue walked up to Nan Wusi and introduced herself.
“Princess Helan, my name is Nan Wusi.” Standing together, Nan Wusi was a head shorter than Helan Wenyue, but she looked up at Helan Wenyue with her head slightly raised, and her aura was not inferior at all.
"So you are General Nan's daughter, Miss Nan." Helan Wenyue said with a look of sudden realization. "Wenyue greatly admires General Nan's military talent. I wonder if there will be an opportunity to spar with Miss Nan tomorrow?"
It turned out they had come to challenge her to a fight. Nan Wusi thought to herself that He Lanwenyue had probably been eyeing her for a long time and wanted to take this opportunity to suppress her.
However, Nan Wusi was not afraid of her and decided to let her test whether her recent martial arts skills had improved.
“Since Princess Helan has extended such a sincere invitation, I will gladly oblige.” Nan Wusi readily agreed.
A silent tension filled the air between the two, just as described in the original text: Helan Wenyue harbored great hostility towards Nan Wusi from the very beginning.
I just hope that Helan Wenyue won't be like in the original story, teaming up with Ouyang Jiangli to disgust her.
After returning to the general's mansion, Nan Wusi lay down to rest. Thinking that there was still a tough battle to fight tomorrow, she knew she needed to get some rest.
As for the phoenix feather, it has now been taken to the Empress Dowager's palace, and it will probably take some effort to obtain it. Therefore, Nan Wusi is not worried at the moment.
Anyway, Xiao Ba said there's no time limit right now, so Nan Wusi can wait.
However, in the middle of the night, a dark figure stumbled into her room and collapsed on the floor.
When Nan Wusi was awakened, he saw a figure on the ground with a faint red flame shining from his arms.
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