Chapter 241 I Bet on My Husband to Win
Wei Lingze challenged Shen Qingyuan.
As soon as the news came out, everyone was attracted.
Princess Hengyang immediately pulled Chunxi to the side of the arena to grab the best viewing position.
The enclosure was different from the palace, and there were no high stands. The so-called arena was just a circular area with a diameter of more than ten feet made of gravel. The arena was surrounded by men, and the women could only watch from a low slope in the distance.
If two people stand in the middle, as long as one of them is knocked out of the circular area, even if he loses, of course he can admit defeat voluntarily because he knows he cannot win.
As soon as Chunxi and Princess Hengyang stood up, the other female relatives came over.
It was almost evening, and the sunset glow was fiery and gorgeous as blood. Shen Qingyuan and Wei Lingze stood in the middle of it, giving the feeling of a duel between masters, a peak showdown.
Princess Hengyang touched Chunxi's arm and said, "Your old Shen is quite good. Although he is much older than Wei Lingze, he doesn't look old at all when standing next to him."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Prince Consort came to Princess Hengyang, carrying the well-fed golden rat, and whispered, "Actually, Lord Shen is not much older than Master Wei. Besides, some people, despite their age, just can't stand their age."
Because he was eliminated, the prince consort took off his neat clothes and changed into a maple leaf red dress. Just standing there made his words quite convincing.
Not only does the prince consort not look old, he can even easily outshine Wei Lingze.
Princess Hengyang didn't respond to her husband's words. She just pulled Chunxi aside and asked, "Do you think your old Shen can win?"
Others were also curious about the result. Some even set up gambling games on the spot and sent people to ask them if they wanted to place a bet.
Wei Lingze had a history of becoming famous through battle. Although he had been paralyzed for three years, his former bravery had not been forgotten. Moreover, he was quickly promoted to the imperial court within a few months of his recovery. However, Shen Qingyuan had been quiet for the past ten years. Even if he had hunted the most prey yesterday and today, it only meant that he was a good hunter, not necessarily better than Wei Lingze.
Therefore, there are many more people who escort Ling Ze to victory.
"I naturally believe that my husband can win."
Chunxi answered Princess Hengyang's question without hesitation and asked Princess Hengyang to borrow three thousand taels of silver to bet on Shen Qingyuan's victory. Princess Hengyang smiled and joked, "You are reluctant to spend two hundred taels to have fun at Wuyou Pavilion, but you are very generous when spending money on your old Shen."
Chunxi was not shy and said seriously: "Husband and wife are one. At this time, I certainly can't be stingy and embarrass my husband. Besides, this opportunity is rare. It would be foolish not to make money."
Chunxi's tone was light and confident, and she truly believed that Shen Qingyuan could win.
"Mrs. Shen is betting three thousand taels on Lord Shen to win!"
The dealer took the money and immediately had someone announce it loudly to prevent anyone from regretting it later. Everyone was also shocked by Chunxi's generosity.
This Madam Shen is not from a high-class family, but she is quite courageous. She spent three thousand taels at once. Isn't she afraid of being scolded as a spendthrift woman after losing?
Such noisy sounds naturally fell into the ears of Wei Lingze and Shen Qingyuan.
Wei Lingze curled his lips and sneered, "She doesn't even have a dowry, yet she spent three thousand taels right away, using most of her husband's wealth to save face. Lord Shen really married a good wife."
Wei Lingze picked a spear as his weapon. He casually tied a flower on his neck, looking very majestic and handsome.
Shen Qingyuan still chose the sword. He weighed it in his hand and said nonchalantly, "Although three thousand taels is not a small amount, it won't cost me most of my wealth. Besides, even if my wife spends all my wealth on entertainment, I will be happy to do so. Unlike my nephew-in-law, he will only make my wife angry and go back to her parents' home."
Old man, if you don’t know how to speak, just shut up!
Wei Lingze's eyes darkened, and he took the lead in attacking Shen Qingyuan with his gun.
Wei Lingze's action was sudden, and everyone was caught off guard. They screamed in fear, but Shen Qingyuan seemed to have anticipated it. He dodged to the side with a tap of his toes, and then raised his sword to counterattack.
Both of them moved very quickly, and sparks flew as swords and spears clashed. It was much more exciting than other competitions in the afternoon.
More and more people were attracted. Xuanyuan Lang watched the two of them fight for two rounds, and even took off his agate accessories to make a bet.
He bet on Shen Qingyuan to win.
Although Xuanyuan Lang's agate accessories were not particularly valuable, he had fought with Wei Lingze before and was an expert, so he actually thought that Shen Qingyuan would win. Those who had placed bets before were inevitably shaken, and Wei Lingze was even more furious.
When he defeats Shen Qingyuan, he will definitely teach this cripple a lesson!
Thinking of this, Wei Lingze's attack became more fierce.
The spear in his hand was like a dragon, as if it had merged with his entire body. Shen Qingyuan was soon forced to the edge of the training ground.
The opportunity has come!
Wei Lingze's heart beat faster, and he pointed the spear in his hand directly at Shen Qingyuan's heart, wanting to force Shen Qingyuan out of the circle in one go. Those who bet on Wei Lingze to win couldn't help but cheer. On the slope in the distance, the women let out low exclamations, but Chunxi didn't even frown.
In the center of the crowd, Shen Qingyuan was also not panicked. He slightly sideways to avoid Wei Lingze's gunshot. Without waiting for Wei Lingze to react, he kicked the spear in Wei Lingze's hand high with a high kick, and he took two steps back.
The cheers stopped abruptly, and everyone felt a little disappointed, feeling sorry for Wei Lingze for missing the opportunity.
Wei Lingze didn't have the energy to regret at this moment, as his hand holding the spear was still a little numb.
Shen Qingyuan's kick just now was so heavy that he almost couldn't hold the spear in his hand.
Wei Lingze, who just thought he was about to win the competition, felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over his head. He suddenly realized that he had not had the upper hand from the beginning of the competition to now. Shen Qingyuan seemed to be pushed to the edge by him, but in fact he was just observing his moves and testing his strength.
Not only could he not beat Shen Qingyuan, but he was far inferior to Shen Qingyuan!
After this thought came to his mind, Wei Lingze felt as if something was covering his ears, and the sounds around him became unclear.
The competition was already halfway through, and it was he who proposed it, so he had no reason to stop it.
In front of so many people, he would lose to Shen Qingyuan.
A complete loss.
Cao Chunxi was right not to stay with him...
Shen Qingyuan didn't give Wei Lingze much time to think and quickly attacked with his sword.
Unlike the previous defense, Shen Qingyuan's attack became fierce and swift. Although Wei Lingze quickly focused his attention to respond, his spirit was already scattered and he soon fell into a disadvantage.
The situation reversed, and Wei Lingze was forced to retreat step by step by Shen Qingyuan, but Shen Qingyuan was not as eager to defeat him as Wei Lingze. Instead, every time he pushed Wei Lingze to the edge, he retreated a little, giving Wei Lingze some breathing space.
After a few times, Princess Hengyang couldn't help but ask Chunxi: "Is there any deep hatred between your old Shen and Wei Lingze?"
He clearly had a chance to win but he refused it. It was obvious that he wanted to force Wei Lingze to admit defeat.
"They have no grudge against each other," Chunxi shook her head, and then said, "It's me who has a grudge against him, and my husband is avenging me."
Just as Chunxi finished speaking, someone at the side of the martial arts training grounds shouted, "The second young lady of the Xiao family is betting one thousand taels on Lord Shen to win!"
The moment he finished speaking, the spear in Wei Lingze's hand was knocked down by Shen Qingyuan, and the sword reflecting the cold light pointed directly at Wei Lingze's throat.
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