The young man on the stage possessed a natural grace, instantly crushing his enemies. Though young, his demeanor rivaled that of those older. If he possessed the capacity for arrogance, he certainly did. The difference between them was immediately apparent.
The girls in the audience were already transfixed. They usually stayed in the inner chambers, rarely seeing such a spectacle. The only time they could feast their eyes was during the annual performance. But even those performances from previous years were nowhere near as impressive as what Xie Jingxing had put on this year. Most of the girls admired heroes, and with Xie Jingxing's striking appearance and demeanor, he naturally won over a number of them.
Some of the young men were jealous, but more were filled with amazement. Su Mingfeng watched from afar on the pavilion, smiling and shaking his head. "So this is what he was talking about, something worth celebrating. This kid is still as arrogant as ever." But Su Mingfeng also knew that what he had revealed today was only the tip of the iceberg of Xie Jingxing's abilities. Xie Jingxing was a man of hidden talents. Was he trying to react to the actions of his superiors by doing this? His expression gradually grew solemn, and he was somewhat confused about his friend's decision.
"The young Marquis of the Xie family is truly extraordinary." Feng Anning's face also showed a hint of admiration. "I think in Dingjing City, or even in the entire Mingqi, there is probably no one among the younger generation who can stand shoulder to shoulder with him."
Shen Miao shook her head.
Xie Jingxing's greatest strength wasn't in competition here. His forte lay in his experience in the most refined martial arts. In fact, if he hadn't been harmed by the Mingqi royal family in his previous life, with the Xie family's military strength and Xie Jingxing's prestige within the army, they could have shared half of the Mingqi royal family's territory.
But…the downfall of the Xie family is still somewhat of a mystery. Shen Miao sighed inwardly. In her previous life, she had devoted herself to helping Fu Xiuyi, but she didn’t know much about the affairs of the Xie family. Now, she was a little at a loss.
Xie Changchao and Xie Changwu were so enraged by Xie Jingxing's words that they nearly vomited blood. Xie Jingxing's movements appeared effortless, but only they knew the severity of his injuries. Yet, the people around them showed no sympathy for the Xie brothers, simply because Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao had resorted to a despicable sneak attack. Fairness and impartiality were paramount in the examination arena, and the Xie brothers' actions not only drew contempt from the audience but also from the examiners. After today, the good reputation they had previously built would vanish.
“It’s really a good plan.” Shen Miao said softly as she looked at the purple-robed youth standing on the field with his arms crossed.
Xie Jingxing had been leading the two Xie brothers by the nose today, causing them to lose their usual sense of propriety and resort to despicable means to harm others. Perhaps they had finally come to their senses, but it was too late.
The difference between the legitimate and illegitimate sons of the Marquis of Lin'an was clearly revealed today as he played tricks in public.
Xie Jingxing said lazily to the two of them, "The winner has been decided, who else wants to challenge?"
The whole audience was silent.
Everyone had witnessed Xie Jingxing's handling of Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao. He had practically knocked them both out with a single shot, and these two were among the best. For a moment, no one spoke. Xie Jingxing casually tossed his carbine aside and said, "Since there's nothing left, I'll take my leave." With a flick of his sleeve, he vanished, leaving no trace. Naturally, this prompted another round of exclamations.
"This guy's martial arts skills are not weak." King Zhou said, "But it's useless to be good at martial arts. He is a tough nut to crack."
Pei Lang sighed inwardly. The Mingqi royal family appeared shrewd, but their perspective on people was shortsighted. This young man was a man of few words, and his behavior on stage just now must have been intentional. Although he didn't know the exact reason, if it wasn't to establish his authority, then there must be some connection to the royal family.
He glanced at Prince Zhou and Prince Jing. If the royal family faced Xie Jingxing, they would be in great trouble in the future. Because, he was a lion. Just like Shen Miao just now.
Although the examiner was helpless to see Xie Jingxing leave on his own, he still read out his first-class results as usual. The servants of the two Xie brothers hurriedly helped them down, too embarrassed to even say hello, and left the scene in a carriage in disgrace.
The next few challenges, because of Xie Jingxing's success, seemed quite boring. They weren't even half as exciting as the previous one. As a result, everyone yawned as they watched.
Shen Yue and Shen Qing would occasionally glance up at Shen Miao. Today, apart from Shen Miao, Shen Qing and Shen Yue were largely invisible in the Shen family. Shen Qing, because of Fu Xiuyi, had long since gnashed her teeth in hatred for Shen Miao, feeling that she had robbed her of something that belonged to her. As for Shen Yue, she was obsessed with the fact that Shen Miao had outshone her, feeling deeply resentful.
Shen Miao was completely undecided about what the two of them were thinking, or perhaps even if she knew, she didn't bother to care. She told Gu Yu to come over and whispered a few words to her. Gu Yu's expression was stern upon hearing this, and she quickly and quietly withdrew.
At the same time, Prince Yu, who was sitting at the men's table, also waved his hand, and a guard appeared beside him. After respectfully listening to Prince Yu's orders, the guard quickly disappeared from the table like a shadow.
On the distant pavilion, Xie Jingxing finally reappeared beside Su Mingfeng.
Su Mingfeng clapped his hands a few times and squinted at him: "Why, you are really showing off in Dingjing today?"
"It's a small matter." Xie Jingxing said nonchalantly.
"Are you going to deal with your two younger brothers?" Su Mingfeng asked, "It's not like you to attack suddenly."
"Undergoing guidance." Xie Jingxing raised his eyebrows: "Some things, the sooner the better. If I stay too long, I can't wait any longer."
Su Mingfeng frowned, sensing that Xie Jingxing was speaking with a hidden agenda. However, he wisely chose not to question him. Even though he had been friends with this childhood friend for many years, he never delved into his mysterious background. His gaze suddenly paused for a moment as he spoke, "But, that girl you just saved seems to be in some trouble."
Xie Jingxing glanced over and saw that at the female seat, a guard handed something that looked like a note to Ren Wanyun, the second wife of the Shen family, while his eyes vaguely glanced at the girl in purple.
Ren Wanyun held the invitation, a little excited, and said, "Your Highness, this really makes me feel uneasy. Fifth sister, why don't you come over and thank the prince for the invitation?"
Shen Miao's eyes fixed, and then she stared at Ren Wanyun closely, a sneer suddenly appearing at the corner of her lips.
Do you really want to repeat the same trick again?
Facing the gloating gazes of Shen Yue and Shen Qing, she stretched lazily, and a dark light suddenly appeared in her clear eyes.
"Okay," she raised her lips, "I will definitely thank him properly."
A hint of interest flashed in Xie Jingxing's eyes: "It's going to be a good show."
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