"Tsk, we originally went to talk about Shi Mu, but unexpectedly, we took a step forward in Bai Yi's lifelong happiness. We are really amazing!" After leaving Du San Niang's house, the group returned by carriage, and Gu Xin exclaimed in the carriage.
"Yes, nobody expected it. Xinxin and Sisi, you sisters are really amazing!" Lu Zheng said with a smile.
“Brother Yuanyuan, you’re amazing too! If you hadn’t said something to stop Boss Du, Sisi and I wouldn’t have had a chance to shine!” Gu Xin said.
"No, no, no, I just wanted to tease that brat in white. I didn't expect Boss Du to stay." Lu Zheng waved his hand.
"Oh, Yuanyuan, don't say that. Without your words, things wouldn't have developed so well." Gu Xin insisted on her opinion.
Cheng Huaijin and Gu Si exchanged a glance. These two are really finished. It's only a short distance back, and they're already praising each other.
Is this interesting?
Especially Cheng Huaijin, he's not in a good mood today.
Having learned Shi Mu's true purpose, he was already quite agitated. Then he witnessed a couple deeply in love discussing their marriage, and now he had to see his sister and brother-in-law here too...
Sigh, who can understand how exhausted he is?
Amidst the mutual flattery between Gu Xin and Lu Zheng, the carriage arrived at the Gu family residence.
Gu Xin was very disappointed. Were we really going to part ways already? She wouldn't be able to see Yuan Yuan for another two or three hours. How annoying!
After a reluctant farewell, Gu Xin, Gu Si, and Cheng Huaijin returned to their residence. Lu Zheng watched them enter before ordering the carriage to turn around and head towards the Duke's mansion.
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The next morning, the princes and princesses from various countries arrived at the arena on time.
The audience arrived early and were all seated, eagerly awaiting today's competition.
There were fewer competitions today than yesterday, so the Ministry of Rites prepared other programs.
There are four shows in the morning, two for princes and two for princesses.
Those who remained on the prince's side included General Shi Mu, Prince Tian Tian, Cheng Huaijin, the Ninth Prince, and Helian Yi from Gaozi.
Those who remained on the princess's side included Gu Xin, Princess Long Zhu'er of Nanlin, the female guard of Prince Tian Tian of Dongzhe Kingdom, the maid of Shennv Kingdom who replaced Dugu Mingyue in battle, and a princess from the Western Lands.
In the third round, Prince Tian and Gu Xin were again given a bye.
The princes' matches are Shi Mu versus the Ninth Prince, and Cheng Huaijin versus Helian Yi. No one is betting on these matches; everyone agrees that Shi Mu and Cheng Huaijin will be the final victors.
After all, it's obvious that the Ninth Prince doesn't have much skill; his previous victories were mostly due to others letting him win. As for Cheng Huaijin and Helian Yi, those who know them know that Cheng Huaijin is definitely more skilled than Helian Yi.
On the princess's side, Princess Longzhu'er of Nanlin faces Princess Xidi, while the female guard of Dongzhe faces the maid of the Goddess Kingdom.
That makes it hard to guess, because everyone seems to look pretty much the same, so there are a lot of people betting off-site.
Wang Pangzi, that good-for-nothing, made a fortune from this yesterday. Today, he didn't open the bet on the prince, but he did open the bet on the princess. He even asked Gu Xin this morning before she left, which two he felt would win.
Although he didn't have time to come and watch the competition, he had no choice but to stay at Gu Xin's place to exercise. Gu Xin wouldn't give him time off to join in the fun, but she didn't stop him from having people set up gambling games, so he obediently stayed there.
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