After thoroughly studying the techniques and insights of pitch-pot, Zhao Cheng and Zhou Nuo got up from their smudged bed and began practicing pitch-pot.
Knock knock!
Zhao Cheng threw the arrow twice, and both arrows went into his mouth, clearly showing that his technique had become much more proficient after practice.
It has only one arrowhead on the outside and one arrow fletching on the outside.
Zhou Nuo clapped his hands and said, "That's right, that's the Dragon's Tail Swing."
Zhao Cheng handed the arrow to Zhou Nuo and said, "Here you go."
Zhou Nuo shook his head and said, "It's pointless for us to compare."
Zhao Cheng said, "Don't look down on people!"
Zhou Nuo smirked, spun around, and seemingly casually tapped Zhao Cheng's wrist with the back of his hand, causing the arrow in Zhao Cheng's hand to fly out.
Zhou Nuo pressed his thumb against his middle finger and quickly flicked his middle finger to send the three arrows flying into the pot.
Two arrows pierced his mouth, and one arrow pierced his ear.
Honest advice is hard to swallow.
As he spoke, the arrows continued to fall. Zhou Nuo lightly raised his right foot and kicked three arrows in succession.
The three arrows seemed to fly upwards and then enter the air simultaneously in a parabolic trajectory.
"Three flowers gather at the top".
Zhou Nuo looked at Zhao Cheng, spread his hands, and smiled, "I told you playing this game with me is pointless, didn't I?"
Zhao Cheng clicked his tongue in amazement and said, "With this skill, you wouldn't starve even if you went to the streets to perform. Hmph, I'm still better at pitch-pot in bed."
"You, even though you lost with your hands, you still have to show off with your words!"
Zhou Nuo walked to the table, sat down, took a sip of water, and said, "Is the time confirmed? We're going to Changsui the day after tomorrow?"
Zhao Cheng nodded and sat down next to Zhou Nuo.
Zhou Nuo said, "I don't have much to pack, but you have to let me bring my bow and arrows."
Zhao Cheng filled Zhou Nuo's cup and said, "Xiao Nuo, you don't need to go to Changsui this time."
Zhou Nuo immediately looked displeased.
Zhao Cheng said, "I know we've only been married a short time and now we have to separate. This is bad for you..."
Zhou Nuo interrupted, "I, Zhou Nuo, am not that kind of sentimental girl! The reason I'm going with you is that I can protect you."
“You are my woman now. You will have many people protecting you, instead of being left to fight and kill outside like before.”
Zhao Cheng reassured him, "I'll be bringing Zhao Wu and Lao San with me this time. Yuan Yun's side also has Guard Heng and A Tao. With this lineup, even a Grandmaster wouldn't have an easy time killing me, right? Don't worry!"
Zhou Nuo asked suspiciously, "You're not letting me go, is it because you don't want me to face the emperor?"
“That’s one of the reasons, I suppose.” Zhao Cheng pondered for a moment, nodded, then took Zhou Nuo’s hand and said softly, “What I hope for even more is that you can take advantage of this time to integrate into our family and get along well with my mother, Chunqin, Cai’e, and even Xia Qi, Qiu Shu, and Dong Hua. I grew up with them, and they are my family too.”
Zhou Nuo nodded and said, "I understand."
Zhao Cheng put his arm around Zhou Nuo and let her head rest comfortably on his shoulder.
...
Several days later.
Wen Tai, Wen Hu, and Yu Changsi were discussing matters in the main hall.
Liu Ling hurried in and reported: "News has come from Yan Chuan that Zhao Cheng and the Princess are on their way to Chang Sui."
Wen Hu was overjoyed and looked excitedly at Wen Tai.
Wen Tai asked calmly, "Who came?"
Liu Ling said, "Zhao Cheng brought his younger brother Zhao Yan and guard Zhao Wu. The eldest princess brought guard Heng and Miss A Tao, along with about thirty other people, including thirty guards, several servants, and maids who take care of the children."
Wen Tai said, "This lineup is very strong, but are you sure Yang Taozhi isn't here?"
Liu Ling said, "That's what the message said."
Yu Changsi reminded him, "Even if Yang Taozhi comes, she probably won't do it openly."
Wen Hu nodded and said, "Zhao Cheng is especially cunning. Uncle, think back to the last time he came to the state banquet, he had Zhou Chuan and his sister hide in the shadows."
Wen Tai pondered for a moment and said, "Liu Ling, you must personally go to Yan Chuan City to find out if Yang Taozhi is still in the Right Prime Minister's residence. If she is not, you must immediately return to Chang Sui and keep an eye on Zhao Cheng. If she is, you must first return to the Left Prime Minister's residence to report back."
"yes!"
Wen Tai said, "Whether or not we can kill Zhao Cheng depends on Yang Taozhi! You should set off immediately!"
Liu Ling said no more and turned to leave quickly.
Wen Tai got up and walked to the door, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Hu'er, inform Steward Yan of the Maoshan Sect and have him select reliable members to come to the Left Prime Minister's residence."
Wen Hu asked, "How many people do you need?"
Wen Tai looked at Yu Changsi and asked, "What do you think, sir?"
Yu Chang thought for a moment and said, "Changsui City is, after all, under the emperor's nose. Even if we don't cause a commotion, too many people coming and going from the Left Prime Minister's residence will attract too much attention. Steward Yan is a first-rate expert. Let him focus on quality rather than quantity and select a hundred second-rate experts."
Wen Tai said, "It's settled then."
Wen Hu said excitedly, "Uncle, you're finally going to make your move!"
Wen Tai turned around, walked back to his seat, picked up his teacup, blew on it, and said, "This is a rare opportunity. The Zhao brothers, Zhao Cheng and Zhao Yan, have both come. If we can kill them both, the Right Chancellor will only have a foolish son and a young, immature son left. They are nothing to fear."
"Then let's not wait any longer!" Wen Hu patted the knife at his waist and said sharply, "We'll ambush them on the road. Even if Yang Taozhi is here, Luo Ying will hold her back. I can also kill Brother Zhao Cheng with my men!"
"No!" Wen Tai shouted, "Are you out of your mind? The Princess is in the ranks!"
Wen Hu slapped his forehead and said, "I was too excited, I forgot!"
Wen Tai said, "Although the opportunity has come, we must remain calm. Zhao Cheng must be killed, but only when the Princess is not with him. This is the ironclad rule of our operation, and we must not violate it!"
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