Zhu Xinning ate her meal in small bites, blinking her big eyes as she asked, "By the way, Zhe'er, did you go and ask what happened?"
"have no idea."
Jing Zhe shook his head. "Even the Garden Master has never encountered such a situation before. However, what is certain is that although outsiders cannot see my cultivation level and even I cannot feel it myself, I have advanced two levels in one night, which is nothing short of miraculous!"
"Spanning...two levels?"
Although she had never practiced martial arts, Zhu Xinning knew about the different levels of martial arts skill. So when she heard this, her mouth dropped open, and she said sincerely, "Zhe'er is really amazing!"
"It's not that I'm better, it's that Xin'er is better!"
Jing Zhe smiled and said, "Didn't I tell you? This jujube pill is very magical. It can achieve the effect of replenishing yin and yang and improving one's cultivation level by combining the union of men and women. I used it to practice many times before with the garden master, and we even combined it with the dual cultivation techniques in their pavilion. But we only managed to reach the peak of the second level. But I didn't expect that after just one night of practice with Xin'er, we could directly reach the fourth level. So, Xin'er is really amazing!"
After hearing this, Zhu Xinning probably only remembered one thing: "practiced martial arts with the head of the garden many times," and her lips pursed slightly.
But she was still delighted. "I never thought I could help Zhe'er practice martial arts. How wonderful!"
After saying that, Zhu Xinning actually stood up on her own initiative: "Since Wang Yingqiu has helped Zhe'er practice her skills so many times, I can't let her outdo me!"
"..."
Jing Zhe was taken aback, wondering how Zhu Xinning could suddenly become so fierce after turning from a girl into a woman.
But... I really like it!
"Xin'er, practicing martial arts is very tiring, sometimes it lasts for an hour at a time, can you handle it?"
"Of course, if she can do it, why can't I? Who do you think you are!"
Zhu Xinning raised her head and pulled Jing Zhe onto the bed.
"..."
...
An hour later, the two were drenched in sweat.
Are you tired?
Jing Zhe put his arm around Zhu Xinning.
"Yes, some..."
Zhu Xinning closed her eyes, snuggled closer to Jing Zhe, and murmured softly with a slight nasal tone.
So Jing Zhe told Zhu Xinning about what happened in court that day. When he heard that the current affairs department's drafts would have to be sent to her for approval first, Zhu Xinning was not dissatisfied with the sudden increase in workload. On the contrary, she was very happy.
Not only can I help him practice his skills, but I can also help him with his career, so of course I'm happy.
Then Jing Zhe added, "Xin'er, His Majesty has ordered me to go to Jinxi in three days..."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xinning, who had just been happy, instantly became depressed.
"Can't I not go?"
Jing Zhe chuckled and patted her on the back. "His Majesty ordered me to go, how could I not go? Besides, I'm going with the other members of the newspaper to cover the martial arts tournament of the four major sects. I'll be back after the tournament ends!"
Zhu Xinning broke free from Jing Zhe's embrace, looked up at her, her eyes filled with tears, deep and lost.
"Zhe'er, don't think I'm stupid!"
"..."
Jing Zhe scratched his head, thinking that he could lie to others, but lying to Zhu Xinning was too childish. So he had no choice but to tell the truth about Emperor An's instructions to him.
Zhu Xinning frowned even more after hearing this.
“Zhe’er, Prince Jin has been making increasingly big moves lately, and I’m afraid he’s behind this martial arts tournament. If you go there rashly, you will definitely disrupt his plans and you will inevitably be attacked by him! Not to mention that our Jing family has a grudge against him, and Prince Jin’s heir was dealt such a bad blow by you. Going to Jinxi is too dangerous!”
After saying that, Zhu Xinning took Jing Zhe's hand and whispered, "Zhe'er, let's not go, okay? His Majesty just wants to send you to win over the major sects. It's been so many years, if it were effective, others would have succeeded long ago. Why wait until today? Zhe'er, let's send someone else from the newspaper, okay?"
Seeing Zhu Xinning's pitiful appearance when she begged him, Jing Zhe suddenly felt a little sorry for her, but he still had to go to Jinxi this time.
He then comforted her, saying, "Xin'er, you don't want me to go to Jinxi because you're afraid of the danger, right? Well, I promise you, I won't cause any trouble after I go, and I won't provoke Prince Jin!"
"..."
Zhu Xinning glanced at him, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Jing Zhe doesn't cause trouble, just like a dog won't eat...
Yes, the words may be rough, but the principle is sound; that's the idea.
Seeing that Zhu Xinning didn't believe him, Jing Zhe said somewhat awkwardly, "Xin'er, don't you know how powerful my martial arts are now? If someone really wants to harm me, I'll just run away. Who can catch me? Besides, there's still the Garden Master! Once I get there, I'll stay with her in the Wuxian Pavilion's camp. No one will dare to cause trouble for the four major sects, right?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xinning's eyes finally lit up.
No one dared to cause trouble for the four major sects…
What if three of the four major sects all want to protect him...?
Thinking of this, Zhu Xinning's worries lessened considerably.
They would both be there for the martial arts tournament. When they heard the name "Jing Zhe", they would know everything. They would definitely be worried about him and would never let him be in danger.
Zhu Xinning breathed a sigh of relief and felt much more relaxed.
"Xin'er, are you not worried anymore?"
Seeing this, Jing Zhe laughed.
"Of course I'm worried, but you insist on going, so what can I do? In that case, all I can do is make you stronger!"
"ah?"
Jing Zhe paused for a moment, then heard Zhu Xinning continue, "During these three days while you're gone, don't go to Wuxian Garden. I'll help you practice your skills during these three days!"
No wonder Wang Yingqiu was willing to let Zhe'er go home at night; she had this idea all along!
I absolutely cannot let myself be outdone!
"Practicing martial arts..."
Jing Zhe was somewhat petrified as he watched Zhu Xinning lying on the bed, her hand awkwardly reaching out to touch him.
Women... are amazing!
However, men should be even more capable!
So he held Zhu Xinning's hand down, preventing her from moving.
...
That night was too crazy.
It is said that women are made of water, which amazed Jing Zhe and made him utterly captivated.
The next morning, Jing Zhe and Zhu Xinning both opened their eyes.
"Xin'er, I'll carry you to another room!"
"Um."
Zhu Xinning gave a soft reply, her face flushing as she thought of the frantic demands of the previous night. She quickly wrapped her arms around Jing Zhe's neck and let him carry her to another room.
"Xin'er, why don't you go to court today?"
"Um…"
Zhu Xinning rarely had such a lazy thought; she was still planning to wash the sheets after Jing Zhe left.
Ugh... This is so embarrassing!
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