Su Muyao naturally saw the old lady slapping herself but didn't say anything. Instead, she went directly onto the stage.
Just as he sat down in the chair, a soft-spoken eunuch's voice rang out, "His Majesty has arrived."
All the people below the stage knelt down to pay homage to the emperor.
Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!
"Rise, everyone. Please make yourselves at ease and don't be nervous. I'm just here to take a casual look. You can compete however you like."
These words were spoken to the martial arts competitors, who were a group of teenagers watching the competition.
Then everyone started drawing lots, and Huanbao's opponent was a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy.
I heard that person was a student from the martial arts academy in the capital.
With colorful flags fluttering, the competition officially began.
Not far from the platform, a group of people were making a lot of noise.
Xia came up to Su Muyao and whispered, "Little Princess, would you like to go over there and take a look?"
It's getting lively over there! They're saying they're betting on who will be the final five winners and who will take home the prize.
Upon hearing this, Su Muyao felt compelled to go and join in the fun.
Regardless of whether her older brother wins in the end, she still has to place some bets on him.
Upon arrival, one can see the names of each participant written on the sign.
The most talked-about person right now is Song Yong, and the second most talked-about person is Niu Tie.
After looking around, I finally saw my older brother's name at the very bottom.
It's understandable that her older brother had never attended a martial arts academy and had always been taught by Huanbao's master.
Su Muyao pointed to Su Musen's name and said, "I want to bet a thousand taels of gold on him."
The previously noisy crowd suddenly fell silent, all of them thinking about the thousand taels of gold.
At this moment, the owner of the gambling den came directly to Su Muyao: "Young lady, are you sure this is her?"
Once you've placed your bet, you can't change it. If this person loses and you don't win any money, don't cry!
As soon as the man finished speaking, the people around him chuckled. After all, they were thinking that someone who hadn't even attended a proper martial arts academy couldn't possibly have much skill.
I heard that the teachers in that academy are all top-notch experts who will teach you step by step.
Moreover, those who were accepted as disciples by those teachers were basically the best of their generation, and even if they didn't become generals, they would still achieve great things after graduation.
"Young lady, you haven't taken out all the money in your house, have you?"
If you lose it all, won't your parents beat you when you get home?"
Another man nearby also began to persuade them.
"Yes, young lady, don't get angry in a moment. Don't be fooled by the fact that that young master is indeed handsome."
But now it's not about looks, it's about martial arts. This guy hasn't even been to a proper martial arts academy, so don't waste all this money."
"Don't talk nonsense, you scoundrel. How do you know you definitely can't win?"
Maybe we can make it into the top five? Go away, don't interrupt my business.
After the boss finished speaking, he looked at Su Muyao with a smile.
"You can't say it like that, can you? There's always an unexpected event, but once the bet is placed, it's done."
Once the money is put in, there's no way you can get it back.
Unless the person you're betting on actually makes it into the top five, which needs to be discussed with you beforehand, so your family doesn't come causing trouble later!
As soon as his boss finished speaking, the waiter next to him quickly tugged at the man's sleeve.
"Master, don't talk nonsense. I just saw the second young master of the princess's mansion call this young lady 'sister'."
This must be the princess of our great dynasty.
The owner was about to scold the employee who was clinging to his sleeve.
Upon hearing his words, he immediately looked nervously at Su Muyao.
Su Muyao said, "This princess is not short of money. It's unacceptable to have no business acumen at all!"
After saying this, the host immediately paid his respects to the young princess.
The people around also paid their respects to the young princess, wishing her good fortune and peace.
They were thinking things through and didn't say anything reckless, otherwise they would have been in real trouble today.
The landlord quickly finished writing what he was doing and respectfully handed it to Su Muyao.
Holding the written agreement from his employer, he walked away into the distance.
"Oh my god, that scared me to death! Luckily, I didn't say anything out of line."
"I said, Li, you really are something. You knew it was the young princess, why didn't you say so sooner?"
Seeing his boss's guilty look, Xiao Li explained, "Boss, I just squeezed through the crowd!"
Upon arriving, I immediately saw the young princess placing her money on the table, and then I guessed that she was definitely betting on her brother to win.
The people around them chimed in, saying, "Hey, don't even mention our great dynasty's little lucky star, she really is beautiful."
Her clothes were just too plain; if it weren't for her incredibly pretty face, you'd really think she was a young lady from an ordinary family!
A disdainful voice rang out from the side, emanating from another man dressed in fine clothes.
“Look at you ignorant bunch, that little princess is wearing a flowing brocade.”
"It's just what you guys think are ordinary clothes."
After he finished speaking, everyone around looked at the man in the fine clothes with curiosity.
"Young master, could you explain what's different about those clothes?"
Then the man in the fine clothes proudly raised his head.
"The clothes not only feel comfortable to the touch, but they are also very comfortable to wear."
Don't be fooled by the princess's simple long dress; it's actually quite expensive.
Those clothes were only worn by the ladies of the imperial palace.
Moreover, even ordinary concubines might not be able to get one; only favored concubines and empresses were qualified to wear it.
"Only people like you with poor eyesight would think this clothing is cheap."
Everyone nodded.
Little Li slapped his forehead and asked, "I knew it! Just now, from a distance, the sunlight seemed to add color to that plain dress."
I thought it was just my imagination, but now that you mention it, it seems to be the difference in the material…”
Su Muyao had already left, completely unaware that these people were chattering about her clothes.
Long Yuan also arrived late, but he was accompanied by a woman.
The woman was Wang Xueyan, who was at the banquet. After the banquet, it was said that the Crown Prince and the Emperor had a falling out.
At that time, the emperor was about to issue an edict to bestow Wang Xueyan upon the crown prince as a concubine.
But the crown prince directly stated that he had someone he liked and that he would never take a concubine in his life.
He also told the emperor to give up these thoughts, and that if it happened again, he would rather not be the crown prince and just wander the world.
The emperor was so angry that he wanted to chase after the crown prince and beat him, but the empress stopped him in the end.
How could the Emperor not know? Who is the person Long Yuan claims to like?
But as long as he likes her, he is destined to sit in that position. How could he possibly spend his whole life with only one woman?
It wasn't until the Empress Dowager's two words that the misunderstanding between the two was resolved.
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