The emperor looked at Jiang Shi and finally asked, "What do you think, Crown Prince Jiang?"
Yu Wenxian sneered. He had wanted Jiang Shi to accept the challenge before, but the emperor didn't say anything. But when he suggested changing people, the emperor spoke quickly.
It seems that the so-called Marquis Wu'an, Prince Jiang, is indeed a useless fool as rumored.
He looked at Jiang Shi with more and more contempt.
Jiang Shi's expression remained calm, and he said gently, "Since the First Prince of Tianqi has repeatedly requested this, it's difficult for Jiang Shi to refuse. Danqing, please come out."
"yes."
Danqing walked out and looked at the arrogant people from Tianqi Kingdom opposite him with cold eyes.
They actually dared to look down on his master. He would definitely embarrass them later.
The young man in green shirt stood straight. Some people were surprised to find that Jiang Shi's personal bodyguard actually had some of Jiang Shi's demeanor, but also had a sharpness that Jiang Shi did not have.
The dancers and musicians in the middle of the hall had all gone down, leaving a spacious space.
Yu Wenxian looked at the stern young man standing behind Yu Wenxiao and said, "Lin Xiangru, go and challenge him."
Lin Xiangru said nothing and looked at Yuwen Xiao.
Yuwen Xiao smiled and said, "Big Brother has spoken, why don't you go quickly?"
"Yes." Lin Xiangru then walked towards the center of the hall.
Yu Wenxian couldn't help but frown, glanced at Yu Wenxiao coldly, and then his eyes fell on Lin Xiangru with displeasure.
What a stubborn person he is. He could have had a better future, but because of the so-called life-saving grace when he was young, he wholeheartedly follows Yuwen Xiao, a loser.
Yu Wenxian pursed his lips, and a dark light flashed in his eyes.
But it doesn’t matter. When he returns from Wanjin State this time, Lin Xiangru will come to him willingly.
Jiang Shi noticed the expressions of several people and seemed to be thinking about something.
Danqing clasped his fists towards Lin Xiangru and said, "Please teach me."
Lin Xiangru also clasped his fists and said, "Please teach me."
It was quite interesting to see two guards of similar age and build fighting with bare hands.
Moreover, they represent each other's country. This is not a simple competition. If one of them loses, the entire country behind him will lose face.
The people of Wanjin State were very nervous because of this.
They only knew that Danqing was a guard who had followed Jiang Shi since childhood, but they didn't know how good his martial arts were.
Therefore, we can only pray that Jiang Shi’s personal bodyguard is really capable, and even if he loses, he won’t lose too badly.
However, the people of Tianqi Kingdom did not take Danqing seriously. Lin Xiangru was the martial arts champion of their Tianqi Kingdom. It was impossible for him to be defeated by the personal guard of a sickly prince.
Yu Wenxian leisurely swirled the clear wine in his golden cup, completely unconcerned about the outcome of the duel. He spoke slowly, his voice tinged with laughter, "What a shame! I thought I'd be able to witness the heroic couple's only child in person during this trip to Wanjin. I didn't expect Crown Prince Jiang to be born weak. Heaven truly is so unfair."
He did not intend to let Jiang Shi off easily, and he mocked him with all his might, and kept mentioning the deceased Marquis Wu'an and his wife. No one believed that he really admired the Marquis Wu'an and his wife, and he just mentioned them on purpose to disgust the people of Wanjin State.
Yu Tanqi frowned and clenched his fingers. Just when he was about to sneer back, his hand was suddenly grabbed by someone.
She turned sideways and met Jiang Shi's eyes. The boy's narrow black eyes were still gentle and calm. He shook his head slightly at her, signaling her not to be impulsive.
Jiang Shi had heard such words since he was a child, and he had heard even more unpleasant words, but his heart was not moved at all.
But when he saw Yu Tanqi getting angry because of what others said about him, his heart softened and he quickly reached out to stop her.
He leaned closer to her and whispered, "Don't bother with him, and don't get upset or worried about someone who doesn't deserve it. He doesn't deserve it."
It was the first time that Yu Tanqi heard such impolite words as "he doesn't deserve it" from Jiang Shi's mouth. He couldn't help but smile, and the anger in his heart suddenly dissipated a lot.
She nodded in agreement: "Yes, he doesn't deserve it."
Yun Xuan raised her eyes to look at them. The two of them were openly close to each other, talking and laughing.
His eyes fell on the girl's face with curved eyebrows and eyes.
What did Jiang Shi say to make her so happy?
Yun Xuan pursed her lips, her eyes were dim and unclear, and she couldn't help but clench the golden cup of wine in her hand.
Why are they still so happy?
How could he remain indifferent when Yu Wenxian insulted Jiang in such a way?
Yan Qingyu, who was sitting next to the emperor, had been looking at Jiang Shi. Naturally, he did not miss the scene where he reached out to comfort Yu Tanqi. A hint of loneliness flashed in his eyes.
She felt bitter in her heart and looked dazed and sad for a moment, but she quickly cheered up.
She is now the favorite concubine in the harem, and no one can catch her. Otherwise, it will be a small matter for her to suffer, but it will be a crime to implicate her family.
Gao Xianyue looked at Yu Tanqi coldly, clenching her palms with her fingers and gritting her teeth.
Laugh, you will cry later.
Gao Xianyue felt a little better as she imagined the scene of Yu Tanqi being abducted by Yu Wenxian and becoming disgraced.
Everyone present had different thoughts.
Yu Wenxian has been mocking Jiang Shi openly and secretly.
"Prince Jiang is weak and can't practice martial arts, so studying should be a good choice, right? I heard that your father was the top scholar before he took up martial arts. As his son, even if you can't be both a scholar and a warrior, you should at least have something outstanding, right?"
However, Jiang Shi either didn't say anything or responded in a nice tone, as if he was as incorrigible as a clay figure.
"Jiang is not talented, just a small scholar."
Yu Wenxian looked at him with disappointment, shaking his head. "You're already eighteen years old, aren't you? How come you're still just a scholar? Your parents are gone, and you're weak and incompetent. How can you possibly keep the title and inheritance they've given you?"
"If I could, I would also like to have a healthy body and inherit my parents' legacy. Unfortunately, it doesn't always go as planned."
Jiang Shi sighed softly, looking very regretful. No matter what Yu Wenxian said, he didn't get angry and didn't lose his temper at all.
Yu Wenxian frowned, feeling that his words were like a stone thrown into bottomless warm water, not even causing a splash.
He stared at Jiang Shi for a long time, then felt it was boring and stopped talking.
It was not until Lin Xiangru was defeated by Danqing and admitted defeat that Yu Wenxian's face darkened and he frowned at Lin Xiangru: "How could you not beat one of Jiang Shi's personal guards?" You are the martial arts champion of Tianqi Kingdom!
He held back the last sentence and didn't say it out loud, not wanting to embarrass himself in front of the people of Wanjin State again.
Lin Xiangru lowered his head and said, "His martial arts skills are very strong. I really can't beat him."
The boy was too honest.
Yu Wenxian's face looked gloomy and ugly.
The people of Wanjin State burst into laughter and began to praise Danqing and speak hypocritically.
"Don't be angry, Prince. It's just a competition."
"The men of your Tianqi Kingdom are quite powerful, although they can't beat an ordinary guard of our Wanjin Kingdom."
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