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Chapter 163 Don't Be Soft

It was dusk when we returned to Renfu.

The autumn wind is bleak, and the golden leaves fall from the sky, like dancing butterflies.

When Mu Rou got off the carriage, not only did she not feel cold, but a sense of warmth rose in her heart.

Maybe it's because I'm in a good mood, and even the air feels much fresher.

aside.

Ren Pingsheng got off his horse, looked at Mu Rou, and said sincerely: "Miss Mu can think about it for a few days, what to do next, it's still the same sentence, as long as I can do it, I will try my best to meet Miss Mu's request .”

Mu Rou knew that Ren Ping was busy with affairs on weekdays, and it was extremely difficult for him to spend most of the day fooling around with her, so how could he ask him to pay more.

"I……"

She opened her mouth and was about to decline politely. Before she could speak, Qiu'er said happily, "The servant thanked the prince on behalf of my young lady!"

After finishing speaking, Qiu'er saluted respectfully.

"..."

Mu Rou felt helpless, looked at Ren Pingsheng, and wanted to save him.

Ren Pingsheng did not give her a chance to refuse, and only left a sentence: "It's getting late, the two girls should go back to rest as soon as possible."

After finishing speaking, without stopping at all, he turned and walked into the gate of the mansion.

Mu Rou watched his back disappear from sight, with a thoughtful look on her face.

After a while, looking at the little maid, said softly, "Sister Qiu'er, let's go back to the house."

"Ah."

Qiu'er responded, and walked towards the mansion with the help of her young lady.

…………

Taking the Hongming Saber, he returned to the courtyard where he lived.

Looking up, she saw Xiao Rongxue in a unicorn suit, sitting on a stone bench, staring blankly in a certain direction, wondering what she was thinking.

"What do you think?"

Ren Pingsheng walked to her side and asked casually.

"nothing……"

Xiao Rongxue didn't seem to notice Ren Pingsheng's arrival, she was slightly startled, and answered almost instinctively.

Why do you think she's been acting weird these two days?

Ren Pingsheng sized her up and asked suspiciously, "Is there something you are hiding from me?"

Xiao Rongxue curled her lips and asked back: "What can I hide from you?"

Just as Ren Pingsheng was about to answer, she hurriedly changed the subject: "Did you hear about the competition in seven days' time?"

"Seven days later?"

Ren Pingsheng frowned slightly: "Isn't it three days later?"

Xiao Rongxue said: "After three days, it will be the competition for the emperor to choose the fighters, and after seven days, it will be the competition with the demon mission."

From her slightly serious expression, Ren Pingsheng noticed something unusual and asked, "What happened to the competition in seven days' time?"

Xiao Rongxue said: "There are rumors that the emperor has signed an agreement with the Yaozu. Seven days later, the two sides will hold a martial arts competition in the capital city, and each will send nine monks. Before these nine monks participate in the competition, their cultivation should not exceed the fifth rank. Defeating the opponent's nine people is considered a victory."

Ren Pingsheng guessed: "Such a mobilization of teachers and people, it seems that the winning side will get a lot of benefits."

"Indeed."

Xiao Rongxue nodded and continued: "It is rumored that the agreement stipulates that if the Great Zhou wins, no matter what the situation in the world is, the Yaozu will not invade the Central Plains in the next ten years."

"What if the monster clan wins?" Ren Pingsheng looked curious.

Xiao Rongxue said slowly: "Ceded the thirteen cities in the southern border of Great Zhou to the monster race."

Da Zhou's victory was only in exchange for ten years of peace.

But if the Yaozu wins, they can get thirteen cities.

"In the past, Yaozu would never have dared to make such a request, and even if it was made, Emperor Zhaowu would never agree.

It seems that the foreign aggression of Dazhou is more serious than imagined, and the situation is more severe than before... Is it because of something wrong with Wusheng Mountain? "

Ren Pingsheng frowned when he recalled what happened to Xia Miao.

Xiao Rongxue continued: "It's just a rumor in the market, whether it is true or not is still unknown...Speaking of which, the police from Jingzhao Mansion arrested a few hooligans who spread rumors yesterday."

Ren Pingsheng raised his eyebrows, and said half-jokingly: "From this point of view, the rumors are likely to be true."

Xiao Rongxue was puzzled: "Why?"

Ren Pingsheng said: "Before there were so many rumors about the imperial court, why didn't the Jingzhao Mansion arrest people?
The sudden arrest this time was probably due to the guilty conscience of Jingzhao Mansion Yin, who was afraid that such secrets would affect the emperor's reputation. "

"..."

Xiao Rongxue originally wanted to refute, but after savoring it carefully, she felt that it made some sense, so she simply remained silent.

At this time.

Ren Pingsheng suddenly thought of something, and asked her: "Will you go to the competition in three days' time?"

Xiao Rongxue nodded slightly: "The emperor promised me that as long as I go to participate in the competition, the past will be forgotten."

Ren Pingsheng raised his eyebrows: "Then you will be able to leave the capital right away?"

Xiao Rongxue didn't expect him to react so quickly, and was slightly taken aback.

Then, nodded: "In theory, it is true."

Ren Pingsheng asked: "Why is it theoretical?"

Xiao Rongxue said: "Who knows if the emperor will play tricks."

"You are not joking, since Emperor Zhaowu promised you, there is a high probability that he will not break his promise."

It was rare for Ren Pingsheng to speak for his father-in-law.

Xiao Rongxue squinted at him, and said calmly: "Why does this heroine think that you expect me to leave?"

Ren Pingsheng shrugged: "Don't you want to leave the capital and wander the world?"

"Of course I want to!" Xiao Rongxue hurriedly said.

"That's it." Ren Pingsheng spread his hands.

"..."

Xiao Rongxue was silent for a while, then suddenly stood up.

A pair of beautiful eyes stared at Ren Pingsheng coldly, and there was a chill in his tone: "It's been a while since we exchanged ideas..."

Why come again?

Ren Pingsheng slandered in his heart, squeezed out a smile, and waved his hands: "I plan to recharge my batteries for the next few days, and when Chang An leaves the customs, I will find her..."

The word "cultivation" has not come out yet.

Xiao Rongxue's expression became even colder.

"Please enlighten me!"

The voice fell.

Before Ren Pingsheng could react.

The slender and straight long legs swept over.

Ren Pingsheng had no choice but to subconsciously reach out to block.

After half an hour.

Ren Pingsheng lay exhausted on the stone table, feeling pain in his back and back, everywhere.

not far away.

Xiao Rongxue leaned against the wall, looking calm and composed, but in fact she was not feeling well.

"I didn't expect that in just over half a year, he would grow so fast. In terms of punching and kicking alone, he is no less inferior to me. No wonder he was able to beat Ye Xuan."

She originally thought that Ye Xuan lost the competition on purpose to show his weakness to the enemy, but now it seems that this is not the case at all.

"This heroine advises you to avoid being promiscuous in the past three days, so as not to be weak in the test and embarrassing in front of everyone."

This son has always been fond of flowers and never messed with grass...

Ren Pingsheng slandered, glanced at her, and said indifferently: "The same goes for Xiao Xia, don't be weak..."

Xiao Rongxue saw that he was looking down, and he couldn't help but think of the dirty methods he used.

What black tiger digs out its heart, monkey steals peaches...

Pretty face flushed red, teeth clenched: "Ren Pingsheng, are you looking for death!"

"Being hit, I became angry from embarrassment."

Ren Pingsheng thought so in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it again, he just said: "I'm going back to rest, Xiao Nuxia also went to bed early."

After finishing speaking, I was afraid that she would do it again.

He hurriedly stood up and walked into the house.

Xiao Rongxue leaned against the wall, looked at his back, her pretty face was flushed, and her red lips were biting tightly.

Although I hate to admit it.

But it is true.

After a competition, I was made a little... weak by his indiscriminate methods.

However, he still spoke righteously, intentionally misinterpreted his own words, and said: "As long as you can defeat your opponent, any means will not be too much... You said these things."

I still don't know how to refute, so I can only be distracted to deal with those dirty moves.

Come back to your senses.

Xiao Rongxue watched Ren Pingsheng flee back to the house, and squeezed out four words between his teeth: "Despicable! Shameless!"

In the room.

When Ren Pingsheng heard Xiao Nuxia's evaluation of himself, he didn't take it seriously.

If you want to say that it is despicable and shameless, everyone is in the same boat.

If she hadn't always used competitions as a cover to vent her anger on herself, she wouldn't have used these means to deal with her.

but.

To be honest, these methods are really useless in actual combat.

after all.

At this level, who still fights melee?
Everyone is comparing weapons, even with fists and feet, there is also aura to protect the body.

After a while of cranky thinking.

Ren Pingsheng put aside distracting thoughts, sat down cross-legged, and began to meditate.

Three days later, it will be the day when the emperor chooses people.

If Da Zhou really has no talents to use, as the son of the King of Zhenbei, he can only lead by example and fight for the court.

The old man clamored for rebellion all day long, and even went to the barbarian camp at a critical moment and killed a super strong man.

As a son of myself, even if he can't kill the superpowers, it shouldn't be a big problem to win one or two monsters.

With this in mind, Ren Pingsheng stayed at the mansion for the next two days, practicing "Longevity Kungfu" and honing his martial arts.

In a blink of an eye.

It's time to enter the palace.

Ren Pingsheng brought Jiang Chuyue and Mu Rou into the palace.

Standing on the square in front of Qianqing Palace, looking up, more than thirty monks have already arrived.

There are both men and women, and they look young, they are all around 20 years old.

Ren Pingsheng took a cursory glance, fixed his eyes on several disciples wearing Taoist robes, and said with a little surprise: "Baiyun Temple and Longhu Mountain have also sent people here."

The voice just fell.

Two Longhushan disciples noticed Mu Rou and walked over.

After a long distance, he stopped in his tracks, and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, little uncle!"

Mu Rou looked gentle, and asked softly, "Master, is the old man okay?"

A female disciple replied: "Everything is fine, but I always miss my little uncle."

When Mu Rou heard the words, a look of sadness flashed in her eyes, and she stopped talking.

The two disciples looked at each other, and they also retired tactfully without disturbing each other.

at this time.

Suddenly there was a sharp voice in front of the hall.

"The Holy One is here!"

The three of Ren Pingsheng looked up.

I don't know when.

Emperor Zhaowu appeared in front of the gate of Qianqing Palace, with a majestic figure and a solemn expression, revealing supreme majesty from top to bottom.

Just standing there, one feels an invisible pressure sweeping over.

There was a moment of silence in the square.

Everyone saluted one after another: "See Your Majesty!"

"Exemption."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Zhaowu looked around with a blank expression on his face. Seeing that everyone had arrived, he said slowly, "Everyone must have heard some rumors about the competition after entering Beijing. Today, I will tell you that these rumors are true."

The voice fell.

Everyone couldn't help whispering.

aside.

The chief eunuch Wang Zheng raised his voice: "Be quiet!"

Invisibly, a coercion swept over.

Everyone looked at Wang Zheng subconsciously, their pupils narrowed, and they all fell silent.

Obviously, they did not expect that this humble eunuch turned out to be a top powerhouse in the extraordinary realm.

After a few breaths.

Emperor Zhaowu continued: "Regarding this competition, the imperial court has signed an agreement with the Yaozu. If they win, the Yaozu will retreat and they will not invade again for 20 years. If they lose, the thirteen cities in southern Xinjiang will borrow from the Yaozu for a hundred years... "

The voice did not fall.

The crowd started commotion again.

A big and round warrior, with wide-eyed eyes, suppressed his anger, and asked loudly: "When I win the competition, I just get the demon clan to retreat, but if the demon clan wins, they can get my thirteen cities. Dare to ask Your Majesty, how can I do this?" Is the agreement fair?!"

"Yeah, compared with the thirteen cities, the monster clan's retreat is too insignificant."

"This competition, if I lose, I'm afraid I will be cast aside by the people of the world, and I will be stigmatized forever!"

"If that's the case, you don't need to participate in this competition!"

There was a lot of discussion.

Wang Zheng scolded again: "Quiet!"

The tyrannical coercion was suddenly exerted on everyone.

Even Ren Pingsheng couldn't help the urge to kneel down, he worked hard to resist it.

Facing the angry crowd.

Emperor Zhaowu looked calm and didn't seem to care.

After the scene calmed down, he said slowly: "You are all the pride of our Great Zhou, and will also be the pillars of the court in the future. You should know that our current situation is facing enemies from both sides.

If this competition can be won, the demon clan will retreat, and the court can concentrate its forces to deal with the barbarians in the north and the Buddhist kingdom in the west.

If you lose, even if you lose the city, it will still allow the elite of the imperial court to withdraw from the southern border. Those who achieve great things will not take one city and one pool as gains and losses. Losing a few cities will bring me 20 years of peace in Dazhou. First, it can avoid The common people are suffering from wars, and their lives are devastated. Second, they can develop steadily and accumulate strength...why not? "

Hearing this, the Tianjiao looked at each other in blank dismay, all silent.

Don't say anything else.

It is not easy for a majestic son of heaven to calmly analyze the interests of them when faced with questions.

Even though they were holding fire in their hearts, they all calmed down at this moment.

"The war in the southern border has been going on for many years, and it is not surprising that the monsters invaded on a large scale.

Why do the barbarians and the Buddhist kingdom also covet the Central Plains?
Aren't they afraid to push the court into a hurry and ask Wu Sheng to come out of the mountain? "

After thinking for a few seconds, this idea appeared in everyone's minds.

follow closely.

They realized an extremely serious problem-something happened in Wusheng Mountain!

"No wonder the emperor is willing to agree to such a condition, it turns out..."

Everyone's pupils shrank slightly, and their hearts gradually sank.

At this time.

Emperor Zhaowu spoke again: "In any case, if you represent the imperial court in battle, if you lose, you will definitely be cast aside by the people, not only you, but also the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty...Whether to go or stay, you can decide for yourself!"

(End of this chapter)