Chapter 338 Let her pretend again
Song Yunchu, who was sitting in the carriage, did not take any personal action except watching the battle and giving orders.
The ministers came to their senses and had different expressions on their faces.
Song Yunchu had already gotten off the carriage and looked at the officials. He said slowly, "Did you all see the drill just now? Even if I didn't take action, the assassin would not be able to hurt me."
"General Ye has already tested me before. My strength has indeed been weakened, but so what? Ever since I was appointed by His Majesty, I have always been surrounded by crises. I am able to live safely until today not only because of my martial arts, but I also think that I am smarter than most people present here."
Song Yunchu spoke frivolously, and although everyone was unhappy, they were unable to refute him for the time being.
After all, this drill in which eight people defeated thirty people was indeed exciting. Even General Ye and others who disliked Song Yunchu had to restrain their temper and remain silent.
Song Yunchu had achieved his goal, so he stopped mocking everyone and bowed in the direction of Jun Liluo and said, "Your Majesty, no matter how others slander you, please believe in my heart. I dare not betray your majesty's trust, and I will never deceive you and commit crimes."
"I understand." Jun Liluo smiled at her calmly, then walked up to her and patted her shoulder in appreciation. "I appreciate all your efforts towards me and the court. How could I doubt you just because of some speculations from others?"
"The exercise you just arranged is really interesting." Jun Liluo said, turning his head to look at General Ye and others, "Mr. Ye, if you have time, you should learn more about these methods of winning by surprise from King Ning."
Everyone felt depressed.
But in front of Jun Liluo, they did not dare to reveal their emotions and could only bow their heads and agree -
"Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions."
"I still have a lot of memorials to deal with, so you all can go away."
Song Yunchu looked at the figures of the people leaving one after another, a faint smile appearing between his brows.
It's not that easy to make her suffer.
Jun Liluo turned his head to look at her and chuckled, "You always have the ability to make them angry."
"Who made them always pick on me?" Song Yunchu said, "I just like the way they can't stand me but can't do anything to me."
"To describe it in your hometown's words... you are pretending again, right?"
"Yes, I just like to pretend."
"I like watching you pretend, too."
"I understand." Song Yunchu raised his eyebrows. "To use the words in our hometown, you are called Mu Qiang."
Jun Liluo coughed lightly and said, "It's time to go to the imperial study to read the memorials."
As he said this, he took a step forward.
Song Yunchu followed with a smile.
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"Everyone says that General Zhao's soldiers are powerful, but our Captain Zhong, under the guidance of King Ning, led seven people to suppress those thirty people. This is the true style of a strong man."
"I heard that those people were beaten black and blue, and that was because Captain Zhong showed mercy. So it seems that she is not too harsh on us. She scolds us but she doesn't really use force."
"How is Captain Zhong fierce? You really don't know how to talk. Haven't you heard of a fierce general leading a powerful army? She is just a little strict. If she wasn't strict, she wouldn't be able to control so many of us. Anyway, I am convinced."
In the martial arts training ground, all the soldiers praised Zhong Nanyue. Chu Yuni listened to those words and turned to ask Zhong Nanyue: "I was obviously one of those eight people, why did they only praise you? I also contributed a lot."
"Maybe your presence is not strong enough." Zhong Nanyan opened the water bag in her hand. "Although we both contributed, I killed more people than you. To use Brother Song's words, I am the main force and you are... the auxiliary?"
Chu Yuni: "..."
"Besides, they are my subordinates, so they must flatter me. It would be strange if they flatter you. You can go back and listen to what your own subordinates are saying. Maybe they are praising you."
Chu Yuni was speechless.
In fact, he had already heard it when he came back, and it seemed that not many of his subordinates praised him.
Although General Ye and His Highness were not on good terms, the thirty soldiers were truly convinced of Zhong Nanyue. After they disbanded, they went back and told others about it, and Zhong Nanyue's reputation spread again.
After all, the real tricks are revealed when one is not as skilled as the other. The more they despised Zhong Nanyue at the beginning, the more they admired her when they were defeated.
As the only female captain at present, Zhong Nanyue has many admirers, and there are always some who love her.
"You are becoming more and more popular nowadays." Chu Yuni sighed softly.
"Is it bad to be popular? I am always so popular wherever I go. It was like this in Medicine King Valley before, and it is still like this now. What does this prove? It proves that I was born extraordinary."
Zhong Nanyan said this and glanced at Chu Yuni, "I am popular, aren't you happy?"
"Of course not." Chu Yuni quickly replied, "I just think some people have ulterior motives... Anyway, I don't know how to put it. Anyway, you must not believe those guys' sweet words."
"Don't worry about that. I have very high requirements. They are definitely not up to the mark."
"How high are the requirements?" Chu Yuni asked subconsciously, "Besides good looks, what else is there? For example, what official title is required? Or - how much silver does it cost to propose marriage to your family?"
"The last two points are not that important." Zhong Nanyue said indifferently, "Being an official is all about power and influence. We are from the Ning Wang Mansion, and we can't suffer any loss no matter what rank we are. As for money, I can earn it myself. If I am really poor and have no money to spend, I can sell the things in Medicine King Valley and make a lot of money. Of course, there is no need for that at the moment."
"If these two are not important, then what else is important?"
"What I'm most interested in is practicing martial arts, and this has never changed, so..." Zhong Nanyan paused and said, "The son-in-law of our Zhong family must be good at martial arts."
"Are you looking for someone who can fight better than you?" Chu Yuni's face showed a trace of worry. "If that's the case, if you two start fighting over a disagreement in the future, won't you be at a disadvantage?"
"I can't possibly lose." Zhong Nanyue said firmly, "So what if he can beat me? If he really dares to fight me, he'd better keep one eye open when he sleeps, and don't let my snake get a chance to bite him."
"Oh yeah, how could I have forgotten that you also keep poisonous snakes."
Zhong Nanyan turned to look at Chu Yuni, "Why do you suddenly think of asking these questions today?"
"I'm just asking casually. We're so familiar with each other, isn't it nice to show some concern? Well, I have to go back now."
Chu Yuni left this sentence and turned away.
After he walked far away, he stopped and leaned against a banyan tree. He could vaguely feel his unusual heartbeat.
When he looked into Zhong Nanyue's eyes just now, he really felt a little nervous facing her inquiring eyes.
Now thinking back to the questions I asked just now, it turned out that my mouth was faster than my brain. It seemed that I didn’t think much about it and just asked the questions naturally.
He knew that he wasn't a very smart person, but maybe he wasn't that dull either.
He should have reacted to some things.
After thinking for a long time, he left the training ground.
The afternoon rest time has not yet ended. His Royal Highness Prince Ning has probably not left the palace at this hour, or is on his way to the palace gate.
Chu Yunni walked quickly to the road that Song Yunchu had to pass and waited.
And he soon waited for Song Yunchu.
"Your Highness should not be busy at the moment, right?"
"I'm done with my work and am about to go back home. Just tell me if you have anything to say."
"I just want to ask you, what do you think of my qualifications? Can I practice the Piao Miao Zhen Jue?"
Listening to Chu Yuni's words, Song Yunchu chuckled, "Why, seeing me teach Zhao Jingheng and Nanyan, you are also itching to do it? I remember when I taught you before, I said that I would choose moves that suit you according to your strengths. They are good at Qinggong and fast, and they have an advantage in practicing Piaomiao Zhen Jue. Although you are not as fast as them, you are stronger than them, so I taught you other moves."
"If I want to learn, will it be harder than theirs? I can be more diligent."
"Some Kung Fu requires talent, not just hard work. Just like if their arm strength is not as good as yours, even if they practice for another ten years, they still can't beat you in arm wrestling. You just need to learn the sword skills I teach you well, which will also be useful in actual combat."
"Yes..." Chu Yuni responded.
Seeing that he was a little disappointed, Song Yunchu tapped his forehead with a fan and said, "Don't compare these with your own people. You also have your advantages."
"For example, being rich?" Chu Yuni curled her lips. "If this is considered an advantage, then this advantage is still due to my parents, not my own ability."
"What's wrong with you today?" Song Yunchu frowned and pretended to be serious.
"Don't get me wrong, Your Highness. I'm not calculating, nor am I trying to compete with them. I'm just reflecting on myself. When Nan Yan and I first met, I could still fight her, but now I'm no match for her at all, so she... won't think highly of me anymore."
"Just for this?" Song Yunchu rolled his eyes. "When it comes to martial arts, you can't be too impatient. Some people just progress faster. Even if you're not as good as her, she doesn't necessarily look down on you. Instead of imagining this, why not go and ask her directly?"
Chu Yuni was speechless for a moment.
"Do you think I can't understand your thoughts? If you like Nan Yan, then go and ask her what she thinks of you. No matter whether she can accept it or not, at least you have said it out loud, and you won't have any regrets."
Song Yunchu said slowly, "Nan Yan may be even slower than you. You have to take this step first. Of course, if I misunderstood you and you don't have that intention towards Nan Yan, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Chu Yuni was silent for a moment, and then nodded heavily to Song Yunchu, "Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. Your Highness, rest assured, I will think carefully about my speech when I return."
"You can think about it, but try to speak in plain language and don't use idioms. You've made a lot of jokes about this."
Chu Yuni: "..."
Your Highness is very ruthless in his words.
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That night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse.
"Master, what are your plans next?"
In the house filled with the aroma of tea, the secret guard lowered his head and asked the person standing by the windowsill.
Jun Tianyi's grip on the teacup tightened even more, and with a slight sound, a crack appeared in the teacup.
Just now the secret guard came to report that, in the face of the difficulties faced by the ministers, Song Yunchu very cleverly conducted an exercise of eight people fighting against thirty people, imitating the measures he used when he was assassinated.
He could win without taking any action and still protect his men. This was not only because his guards were capable, but also because the strategies he used were unusual. It was said that he had made a hidden weapon similar to a spider web, which was made of a tough material and could be hidden in the sleeves, which was refreshing.
There were many people watching the exercise, so the news naturally spread quickly. Now people in the streets are talking about how smart Prince Ning is, how many talented people he has under his command, and how even General Ye is under his control.
He praised that guy to the sky and he was unbelievable.
The vicious and treacherous villain in the past, after careful planning, finally washed away the bad reputation on himself bit by bit and became a pillar of the country with extraordinary talent and dedication to serving the court.
How ridiculous this is.
"Next... naturally I have to rely on my good fourth brother to continue to work hard."
When mentioning King Kang, he had to thank his mother again.
His mother had never told him that Prince Kang was selling the Worry-Free Pill privately. After all, there was no grudge between them and Prince Kang, and it would be of no benefit for them to expose the matter directly, so it would be better to keep this handle for the time being.
It was only after he was rescued that he learned about this from the secret guards left behind by his mother. His mother's original intention was for him to hide his identity from then on, but perhaps his mother knew his character too well and knew that he could not do it, so she instructed the secret guards that if he insisted on revenge, King Kang might be able to use him, and not to rush to take action himself.
His mother took great pains to take care of him.
Unfortunately, he was not capable enough, which resulted in his mother being imprisoned in Qingxi Temple for practice, making it difficult for him to see her.
What made him even more devastated was that the secret guards who were stalking near Qingxi Temple got news that his mother was now a little crazy and mentally confused, and he didn't know what had stimulated her.
And what’s more, Yuxi was also sent to Qingxi Temple, accused of attacking Rumin and bumping into the princess.
He didn't believe Jiang Yuxi would do such a stupid thing. He was more inclined to think that Si Lianhuan and Jiang Rumin were punishing him. Si Lianhuan was instigated by Song Yunchu to regard him as an enemy, and Rumin once loved him as much as Yuxi did. Even if love has turned into hatred now, Rumin is still unwilling to accept it, right? That's why she took action against her former rival.
Jun Tianyi didn't know how to describe his feelings at the moment.
He was sure that he still cared about Jiang Rumin, and Jiang Yuxi... maybe he didn't like her that much, but after all, he still had some old feelings and guilt.
Now Yuxi and his mother are both in Qingxi Temple. Given Yuxi's gentleness and thoughtfulness, she will definitely help him take care of his mother.
If there was a chance, he would rescue them all together.
"My fourth brother is rich and courageous, otherwise he wouldn't dare to do the Worry-Free Pill business. But he still lacks ambition. I should push him and make him make up his mind to take a step forward."
Jun Tianyi turned his head and looked at the secret guard behind him, "The Wang family of Youzhou is a capable general under Fourth Brother. They have made a lot of money in the past six months, right? Send the news about the Wang family to Prince Ning's Mansion tomorrow."
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