Ye Ling nodded and said.
"Alright, Consort Zi, if you can really kick the football into the mirror on the other side of the field, I will allow you to play."
Zi Changyi looked delighted.
"His Majesty's words are law."
Zi Changzai certainly knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her.
If you can kick the ball into the mirror on the other side, then everything will be a success.
Next, on the field, he successfully attracted the emperor's attention.
Then your life can be changed.
{Heh, I wasn't reborn to continue being cannon fodder. I'm determined to become the most favored person in this palace!}
{I can't find anything wrong with the Imperial Noble Consort and Consort Jin. Instead of trying to bring them down, I'd rather become powerful myself and successfully join their camp. Then, I'm sure I'll have the last laugh!}
{Reborn, I'm determined to be a super winner!}
Ye Qianqian listened to these heartfelt words.
I almost laughed at Zi Changzai.
[Oh dear, knowing the plot in advance certainly gives a significant advantage to someone who has been reborn, but only if you actually focus your efforts on the right things!]
If I hadn't heard your true feelings and only realized your schemes to win favor later, I would have thought you were a clever woman, very different from those who only knew how to use perfumes and other underhanded methods to gain favor. But you, on the contrary, are utterly repulsive!
If Father Emperor truly favors you, I'm genuinely worried that one day, once you hold absolute power, you might just kill my mother!
While one should not harbor malicious intentions, one must always be wary of others!
[It's said that Uncle-Master Cangyun must have seen through everything happening in every corner of the palace; he's aware of Consort Zi's tricks!]
[However, it's ultimately not appropriate for my martial uncle to get involved in the affairs of the harem, unless there's a power beyond the control of mortals; otherwise, it's all just a struggle between mortals!]
I'll be five years old after the New Year, and I really hope I can grow up quickly, preferably to my teens, so I can go to the battlefield and fight!
However, with the Yuan Dynasty's current strength so formidable, I wonder which foolish nation dares to invade at this time.
Should I use my magical powers to stop Zi Changzai from succeeding?
Hmm—after thinking about it carefully, I think I'll pass!
[I'd love to see Consort Zi make a fool of herself on the court. Then, the Emperor will be furious, and Consort Zi will lose all the favor she desires, and might even lose her life!]
I'm getting so excited just thinking about it! Hehehe!
Thinking about this...
Ye Qianqian did not make a move.
Ye Ling became curious.
This precious little princess, how will she embarrass Zi Changzai on the court?!
Zi Changzai is still unaware of Ye Qianqian's plans.
She thought her plan to win favor was proceeding perfectly.
So he kicked the ball away with all his might.
The football immediately rushed towards the mirror on the opposite side.
Then there was a loud "bang".
The football player kicked the mirror over.
Zi Changzai smiled smugly upon seeing this.
{I knew it! All that practicing my Cuju (ancient Chinese football) skills these past few days hasn't been for nothing. This incredible skill is sure to amaze the Emperor!}
{Your Majesty, quickly praise me! If you praise me, my plan will be halfway to success!}
Ye Qianqian pouted.
[She even wants Father to praise her? I'm so angry I could laugh!]
[If Father truly loved her, he wouldn't have only noticed her now; he would have had her serve him from the very beginning!]
Ye Ling immediately said.
"Consort Zi, I never expected your Cuju (ancient Chinese football) skills to be so formidable. You've truly given me quite a fright!"
Zi Changzai knew this immediately.
I'm safe now.
Ye Qianqian was completely bewildered.
No way!
[Father actually praised her!]
I thought Father Emperor wouldn't even look down on such childish things!
[Could it be that the lack of spirited women in the harem for so long has led Father Emperor to be attracted to Consort Zi?]
[Oh God, my father, you must stay conscious!]
[That Consort Zi is up to no good! If you really favor her, I'll be genuinely worried about the safety of Mother and my Aunt Xu!]
Ye Ling said to Zi Changzai.
"I believe you will definitely become the focus of attention in the Cuju tournament!"
"I will be watching your match closely!"
Zi Changzai immediately spoke.
"Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty!"
{Excellent, the first step of the plan has succeeded. Now, let's see how I perform in the Cuju tournament!}
{Those guards, apart from Mo Chi, I have few who I'm afraid of! I'm not worried at all about losing the competition!}
Ye Qianqian immediately spoke to the Emperor.
"Father, I also want to participate in the Cuju (ancient Chinese football) tournament!"
Ye Ling said with a smile.
"What? Qianqian, you're interested in the competition too?"
Ye Qianqian nodded.
"That's right, Father. Anyway, I'm already a martial arts master, so I'm qualified to participate in the Cuju (ancient Chinese football) competition."
"Although the traditional Cuju (ancient Chinese football) matches were restricted by gender and age, in the end, didn't Father Emperor still have the final say?"
"With Father Emperor's word being law, who can object?"
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