Chapter 176: One Lose, One Win, One Game Decided
On the arena, Tongzi Tu and Liao Qiu were evenly matched.
Emperor Chengming's aura became more and more terrifying. Tongzi Tu didn't notice that a palace servant had come before, and thought that Emperor Chengming was dissatisfied with him.
He glanced at the incense burner. The incense was almost burned out and the competition time was about to end.
Because he had been testing Liao Qiu's martial arts, giving in step by step, on the surface he seemed to have no advantage, but it had actually caused Liao Qiu to consume a lot of physical strength. He took advantage of Liao Qiu's contempt for his opponent and unexpectedly circled behind him, intending to end the competition immediately.
Liao Qiu was unknowingly led to the edge of the arena. Tong Zi Tu spun around to avoid her swinging fist and was about to attack, but Liao Qiu was faster than him.
She seemed to have eyes on her back. Without even trying to steady herself, she turned around and stared at Tong Zitu.
Tong Zitu's hair stood on end when he was stared at by that look. He sensed the danger and was about to dodge, but Liao Qiu's leg kicked him hard in an instant.
Tong Zitu raised his arms and crossed them in front of his chest to block Liao Qiu's attack, but unexpectedly, this time, Liao Qiu's strength was much greater than before.
He was kicked directly to the other edge of the arena!
"?!" Tong Zitu's feet were pressed firmly against the edge of the arena, preventing him from falling. His arms began to tremble slightly in pain.
She's been hiding her strength?!
Liao Qiu said nothing, but exposed all his strength and attacked fiercely.
Tongzi Tu saw that his previous method was no longer effective, so he immediately went forward to counterattack.
The two of them no longer tested each other, nor did they hide their strength.
Not long after, Liao Qiu kicked Tong Zitu out of the arena, and the last bit of incense was extinguished the moment Tong Zitu fell to the ground.
The Langjiang envoy's originally tense face instantly broke into a smile.
It is true that the people of Dayu are strong, but the women of her family, Langjiang, are not easy to bully!
Emperor Chengming watched silently, but he was not thinking about the outcome of the competition.
At this time, the palace maid who had been there before came again and whispered something to Emperor Chengming.
As Emperor Chengming listened, the expression on his face eased a little, and the murderous aura gradually subsided.
At this time, Xiao Qingxu's heartbeat was no longer panic. He thought that Shang Yuwan was fine now?
Xiao Tong silently watched the expressions of the two of them and frowned slightly.
Didn't it succeed over there?
Tongzi Tu had difficulty breathing after being kicked, and he half-lay on the ground and coughed several times.
Langjiang... Are all the women in Langjiang so terrifying? Their strength and endurance are even greater than a man like him!
A palace maid stepped forward to help him up, but Liao Qiu got there first.
The dust around Tongzi Tu flew everywhere because of his fall, and suddenly, a pair of black boots appeared in his sight.
There was also a woman's hand covered with thick calluses and extremely rough.
Tongzi Tu looked up and saw who else could it be but Liao Qiu?
He couldn't refuse her kindness, so he raised his arm to hold Liao Qiu's hand, "More... cough cough cough!!"
This woman was so terrifying, and she particularly liked to kick people. Tong Zitu was either kicked in the chest or in the stomach, and even breathing was accompanied by a slight pain.
Liao Qiu: “…”
Tongzi Tu suddenly felt himself flying into the air, with his back and thighs embraced by strong arms.
The palace servant next to him: "......"
The Langjiang envoy and the delegation: "?"
Emperor Chengming raised his eyebrows but said nothing.
Xiao Qingxu's mouth twitched involuntarily. He felt that this scene looked somewhat familiar.
Although Xiao Tong was thinking about the situation on Xiao Qinggu's side, she couldn't help laughing when she saw this scene.
Liao Qiu held the person in his arms, not feeling that there was anything wrong with his behavior, and looked up at Emperor Chengming.
"Your Majesty, I have won this battle. Commander Tong is injured and cannot move on his own. I will carry him to the doctor."
Emperor Chengming smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your help."
Liao Qiu still had an expressionless face: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I was the one who hit him, so naturally I must take responsibility."
Tongzi Tu: “…?”
Responsible?
Tong Zi Tu: “?!!!”
What is her responsibility? ! !
Tongzi Tu immediately shouted: "I can go by myself!"
Liao Qiu glanced at him indifferently.
"Your Majesty has handed Commander Tong over to me. I hope Commander Tong will not embarrass me."
Emperor Chengming seemed to be in a good mood. "Yes, Commander Tong, please don't let down their kindness."
Tongzi Tu: “…” Why is His Majesty so happy to see him lose?
After Liao Qiu left with Tong Zitu, Emperor Chengming and the others also returned to Luanyang Palace.
The Langjiang envoy said, "Your Majesty, with one losing and one winning, it's now a draw."
Emperor Chengming took advantage of the situation and said, "How about another game of chess? Let's see who wins and who loses in one round. What do you think, Your Excellency?"
The Langjiang envoy naturally agreed, as the Nine Revolutions Pill was originally intended to be handed over to the people of Dayu.
Emperor Chengming looked towards the seats on the east side and said, "Who will come? The winner can take the Nine Revolutions Pill back to his own palace. Don't miss this opportunity."
When everyone heard this, they thought that Emperor Chengming meant to give the Nine Revolutions Pill to the winner of the third chess competition?
Xiao Tong was about to stand up, but Xiao Qingxu got there first.
"Father, may I have a discussion with your Excellency's men?"
Emperor Chengming saw how thin Xiao Qingxu was beneath his clothes and nodded.
"Then let Xu'er come."
Xiao Tong twitched his lips. Sure enough, this was all planned by them!
Emperor Chengming nodded, and naturally, those who wanted to compete could no longer open their mouths to compete with Xiao Qingxu for this opportunity.
Qiu Bake watched silently, wondering if the emperor had deliberately created a draw so that he could send the Nine Revolutions Pill to His Royal Highness Prince Qi?
He secretly glanced at Emperor Chengming.
If this is true, Prince Qi and the princess are truly two people who should not be provoked.
Emperor Chengming was keenly aware of Qiu Bo's gaze, but did not react.
No matter whether others were afraid of Xiao Qinggu and Xiao Qingxu or jealous of them, what he wanted was for Shang Yuwan to be alive and for Xiao Tong and Xiao Qingji, the two troublemakers, to be eliminated before he died.
besides......
The palace maids set up the chessboard in the center of Luanyang Palace. Xiao Qingxu sat on the left, and the Langjiang envoy personally came down to compete with him.
The two men sat facing each other and after a proper greeting, Xiao Qingxu, holding the white chess piece, made the first move.
Emperor Chengming glanced at them for a few seconds, then shifted his gaze to Xiao Qinggu's empty seat.
The throne he now sits on will be passed on to the next generation. The monarch who sits on this throne must be calm, wise, and love the people.
Emperor Chengming frowned slightly.
He knew why Xiao Qinggu's words became sharp since he saw the question about the Shang family.
But in Emperor Chengming's opinion, Xiao Qinggu's rash actions before he had fully established himself were truly inappropriate. If he hadn't understood the child's thoughts, given the late emperor's temperament, he would have been dragged out and beheaded long ago.
Once she gets past Bailipu, he'll teach her how to play chess.
Just like what Emperor Chengming said to Xiao Qinggu.
The world is like a chessboard and the people are like chess pieces. If you can't even play chess well, how can you talk about the affairs of the world?
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