After everyone was seated, Huo Baijun, unusually hesitant for a moment, secretly comforted her, "Um, if you're feeling down, I'll fight with you?"
Men, they'll be fine after a fight to vent their anger. Even though Xiao Zhixing is a woman, in his heart she's like a brother.
It's understandable that she felt resentful that her best friend, who was clearly the most noble princess, had become a foreign subject and had to bow to the murderer who killed her mother.
He dared not harbor any rebellious thoughts against the emperor, but he was indignant on behalf of his friend.
Xiong Chumo, Ji Bai, and Xiao Yun sat at the same table with her, listening intently as they heard her speak.
Xiao Zhixing smiled, revealing his teeth, "I'm fine. If I were in trouble, I would only cause trouble for others, not keep it to myself."
Huo Baijun breathed a sigh of relief, "That's more like it, hehe, come on, let's have a drink."
Everyone raised their glasses.
Xiao Zhixing smiled and said, "Here, I would also like to congratulate everyone on your promotions and wealth. Strive to achieve even greater military merits next time and bring glory to your families! Let us all work together!"
"Thank you, Young Prince. Let's encourage each other!"
After a lively meal, the group went to the martial arts arena to get drunk and cause a ruckus before finally dispersing.
Bihe couldn't help but grumble to Biyun, "Oh dear, how can a young girl like the Prince often hang out with them?"
Biyun suppressed a laugh, "Sister He, the young mistress is different. She looks so carefree and happy like this."
Bihe suddenly fell silent. Yes, the princess had always envied such carefree and happy life, but alas.
Hongmei couldn't help but whisper, "Granny He, don't worry, the young prince knows his place, and everyone respects him. Now, the young lady is the most admired and respected person among all the girls in Shengjing. That's wonderful."
Bihe: "Hmph, but she can't be allowed to be perfunctory about her coming-of-age ceremony. No, there's one thing that needs to be changed."
Xiao Zhixing wailed: Please let me go, I beg you.
As the saying goes, "the devil is one foot tall, but the Tao is ten feet tall." Perhaps knowing that Granny Li had been taking care of the original owner, Bihe relied on her kinship with Granny Li and only treated Xiao Zhixing politely for two days.
Especially during her coming-of-age ceremony, her partner was extremely picky and a perfectionist with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Even when Xiao Zhixing avoids her, she doesn't get angry. She just gently holds the booklet next to you and asks softly with great patience until you respond to her.
Xiao Yuanshan has been avoiding Bihe these past few days; it's terrifying.
Xiao Zhixing finally had to resort to his authority and issue an ultimatum to Bihe: "This is the last revision; there won't be enough time to revise it any further."
"Okay, okay, I just feel it's not good enough, there are too many rules and regulations missing."
The young mistress is a princess, and she wanted to make her coming-of-age ceremony grand and perfect.
Xiao Zhixing looked at the long list of etiquette procedures and frowned.
If she didn't have such a good memory, she would definitely have died because of this.
Having no other choice, she also chose to hide and went to the military camp of the Southern Jiangsu Army to watch the five thousand men train.
A message arrived from the new city: those who remained continued to harass the grasslands. Although the intensity of their attacks had lessened, they were still deterring the northern barbarians.
An Wuxi is already on his way and should be arriving in Shengjing soon.
"Young Prince, hurry! General Xiong and Guard Shi are having a match."
He loved the hammer she gave Xiong Chumo so much that he would pester people to fight him every day. Apart from Huo Baijun, who could put up a fight with his agility, only a few strongmen like Shi Jiaowu could contend with him.
By the time she got to the playground, the two had already started.
Shi Jiaowu stood there like a mountain, calmly looking at Xiong Chumo.
Xiong Chumo charged forward, wielding his hammer.
boom!
Dust and smoke erupted from the ground as Shi Jiaowu dodged, her speed increasing once again.
Huo Baijun stroked his chin and commented, "Why do I think Shi Jiaowu will win?"
Such a big guy, yet he's as agile as him.
Xiao Zhixing was in a good mood, "They are now comparable to the third level of the Earth Rank."
His rapid progress was due to his diligent cultivation day and night, coupled with the support of top-tier techniques and his bloodline.
"Hiss." Huo Baijun gasped. "Them?"
Xiao Zhixing said, as if he were showing off his own child, "Yes, all eight of them are."
Huo Baijun felt dizzy, but he didn't stop cultivating. Relying on his family's inherited techniques, he was only at the second level of the Earth Rank, barely able to hold his own against Xiong Chumo.
I was feeling quite smug, but alas, comparisons are odious.
The contest ended quickly. After all, there was a level difference. Even with the weapon bonus, Xiong Chumo managed a draw but ultimately lost.
Xiong Chumo was not discouraged. "Let's compete again next time!"
Shi Jiaowu cupped her hands in apology, "Thank you for your kind words, you've made great progress."
"Thank you, you too."
Six days later, Xiao Zhixing returned to the manor with Shi Jiaowu and the others. That evening, Mo Mei came to report that the incident at the manor had broken out.
To my surprise, it turned out to be true.
The comments section was filled with regret that people couldn't witness the spectacle live.
Xiao Zhixing decided to spoil his fans, so he and Mo Mei sneaked into the Feng residence, ostensibly to watch the enemy's misfortune.
Bai Su: "Ahhh, if I didn't know that the young prince was unaware of the existence of the live stream, I would have thought that she specially set up a live stream for you guys."
She was envious and jealous; she also wanted to be a part of the drama.
The comments section was full of smug "hahaha".
Upon arriving at the backyard of the Feng residence, the grand spectacle was just beginning.
The main hall of the courtyard was brightly lit, and all the masters of the Feng family were present.
Feng Min covered his mouth and coughed from time to time, and the others couldn't help but look at him, while secretly glancing at Madam Feng across the table.
Feng Hui, who had just been released from prison and whose feet were still wrapped in bandages, sat at the end, looking dazed.
The beautiful and delicate Aunt Feng stood timidly in the middle, with several old nannies kneeling beside her.
Feng Liyan, sitting at the head of the table, had a livid face, as if he wanted to devour someone.
Xiao Zhixing quietly crept up to the crossbeam, sat down, and started eating melon.
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