Gou Xiong did not know what he saw these days was all Yan Chu wanted them to see.
After all, people were selfish. What kind of friendship could you give unconditionally to others? Anyway, there were few fools like the Yan family in the world.
Therefore, Yan Chu must let those who were loyal to him see hope and shake their determination.
When Gou Xiong stood up to speak for him, Yan Chu knew that the time was ripe.
Since he wanted to recapture those people, he could not refuse Chen Zhao’s request for a martial arts competition now.
Before this departure, he had asked people to inquire about all the named high-ranking military officers on the bridal procession, one of whom was Chen Zhao.
Speaking of which, he received no less favor from the Yan family than any other person. However, after Yan Chu’s accident, the other party was also the first to stand up, showing his colors, and renunciation from him. Now the other’s master was Fu Cong. In a few months, from the beginning, the fourth-ranked Military Officer Andong became the third-ranked Military Officer Zhendong. It could even be said to be a soaring promotion.
It should be known that the military officer promotion was not as casual as that of civil officers. Most of them were depended on by themselves. There was no war in recent months, yet Chen Zhao was able to fly two levels at once. It was Fu Cong who told others that following him was more promising than following Yan Chu.
Fortunately, most people were not so blinded by greed. They are also afraid that now Fu Cong could treat the Yan family, who once had favored him in such a vicious and merciless way, and how he would treat them later. Although there was no evidence to show that the person who framed Yan Chu was related to him, who let him be the one who was the biggest beneficiary and did not doubt he was suspicious?
Chen Zhao, who could not wait to stand up at this time, only managed to make people feel that Fu Cong’s character was not good, not worthy of trust.
Who believed that there were none of Fu Cong’s instructions behind today’s play?
“Okay, but my hands and feet haven’t recovered, and swords have no eyes. We’ll take care not to overdo it.”
At this time, Yan Chu had changed into a light and convenient informal dress. His blue-gray satin robe let his body look tall and straight under the candle fire. His handsome facial features and resolute, amiable expression made everyone present feel his sophisticated bearing.
The young man in front of him was only 19 years old, but he had gone through a torment that no one could imagine, and in the face of deliberate provocation from his former subordinate, he did not flinch but chose to agree. What kind of demeanor was this?
Even if this competition had not started yet, in most people’s minds, Chen Zhao had already lost.
“Princess?”
The little maid beside Zhou Mingli looked at her Her Highness princess, who suddenly stopped chatting, and asked in doubt, did the other side just recently let her go down and said that the noise outside was deafening, let those people dispersed? How could she hold her now?
“Don’t bother. The officers and soldiers are tired after constantly on the move for several days running, so just let them relax a bit.”
Zhou Mingli looked at the tall young man not far away, her heart filled with pride. This person was the man she liked, no matter what kind of environment, he was a hero with an indomitable spirit.
She waved that little palace maid to withdraw, but she was still standing by the window, not admitting what she was looking at.
“This subordinate has forgotten that the Young General is afraid of breaking his limbs tendons. Now it’s an arduous matter for him to walk. I dare not, dare not. Just now, Young General, this subordinate has drunk too much wine, forget it. Otherwise, as Young General said, the swords have no eyes. What should I do if I hurt you?”
A man like Chen Zhao, who was not happy when people mentioned his former name, naturally felt remarkably inferior. Although he was frank and well-behaved, he had already been jealous for a long time of this young man who was more than ten years younger than him.
Why was he born into the prominent Yan family? Why was he outstanding in all respects, but dragged down by his impoverished family background? Everyone praised him and admired him. But thinking twice, if they were born in such a family and received such education since childhood, could they be better than this young man in front of him?
Therefore, he was not grateful for the help that the other party had given him, including the money that had saved his father, which was only 10 Liang of silver. As far as the identity of the other party was concerned, it was just the price of one food and drink, nothing incredible.
“Chen Erni16ErniSecond Girlu, don’t take advantage of other’s weaknesses.”
Gou Xiong slapped the table, picked up his single-edged sword, pointed to Chen Zhao, and stated that. He had drunk a lot of wine just recently. His face was red, not knowing whether it was from wine or anger.
“No problem.”
Yan Chu held Gou Xiong down. He took the double-edged sword from one of his chamberlains. Without any posture, he slowly pulled the sword out of its sheath. The initially honed action became tepid by him. Chen Zhao curled his lips, the disdainful look in his eyes became a bit thicker.
“I can’t use the pike yet. I’ll use the double-edged sword to compare with you.” Yan Chu’s recovery speed was faster than ordinary people’s. If he could use the spear to make the tiger powerful, his constitution would be too abnormal. Therefore, he chose a relatively light and convenient double-edged sword, which would not cause too much suspicion.
“Then, this subordinate will be impolite.” Chen Zhao did not say much. He borrowed a double-edged sword from the voluntary Imperial Guard on the side and decided to do a blitzkrieg strategy. That man was a disabled person, and if he could not beat a useless person, wouldn’t he even be inferior to him? How could General Fu like him in the future?
Chen Zhao was born as an ordinary peasant. If he could make such an exquisite move, it was bluffing. He relied on his brute force and luck to climb to the present position.
Therefore, in the competition with Yan Chu, most of his moves were straightforward. In front of real masters, he had many flaws. Moreover, he despised Yan Chu from the beginning. They had not fought 20 rounds yet, his right hand with the blade cut by Yan Chu’s sword. Because of the pain, he subconsciously loosened the weapon in his hand.
“You let me win.”
Yan Chu’s training these days was not in vain. Although he did not have the memory of Yan Chu after he was 16 years old, his ability in the first 16 years was enough for him to deal with the arrogant Chen Zhao in front of him.
These days, his exercise was not only to deceive others but also to get familiar with the original self’s skills as soon as possible. After all, there were differences between memory and practice.
Yan Chu stopped the fight when his weapon fell from his hand, and turned around, walked over to his position.
That scene just now was seen by all the people present. If they admired Yan Chu just recently, now their mood could only be described by the sharp and fierce struggle.
Although Chen Zhao was reckless, and he lost so quickly to Yan Chu because he underestimated the enemy. However, Yan Chu was able to deal with the situation when it was not favorable to himself. He still kept a calm mind, avoided Chen Zhao’s repeated attacks, and hit at the most appropriate time, with accuracy. It was far better than everyone present.
At this time, everyone only realized that it was not without reason that the young man before their eyes could get crowned as an invincible general at a young age.
Gou Xiong was the most excited among the crowd. His decision was not wrong. As long as he gave Young General more time, he could return to the former Young General, who was respected by all of them. Who was Fu Cong? He was not worthy of carrying shoes for Young General.
Chen Zhao looked at a long sword wound at the web between his thumb and forefinger, still stunned. Listening to the comments of the people around him, he felt a great sense of shame sweeping over his body. The malicious idea emerged. He picked up the sword that had fallen on the ground and unexpectedly wanted to stab Yan Chu.
“Young—”
Zhou Mingli looked at this scene and immediately called out, but Yan Chu reacted faster than her.
Before Chen Zhao’s sword touched Yan Chu, Yan Chu still turned around. The sword in his hand was facing Chen Zhao’s throat and slightly ran into his throat and spilled a little blood.
With superb responsiveness, Chen Zhao’s sneak attack not only made him a laughing stock in the army but also made this name Yan Chu start to be mentioned frequently in the bridal procession.
This time, he was no longer that pitiful Young General Yan in the soldiers’ mouth but had become the dazzling Young General Yan in everyone’s mouth again. Everyone began convinced that as long as he had given enough time, he could recast the glory of the Yan family.
“General Yan.”
In the dead of night, except for the soldiers on patrol, everyone had already rested. Yan Chu, who held a jar of wine, sat in the courtyard of the relay station, looking at the full moon in a daze.
It had been nearly three months since he came to this world, but his connection with 007 was never restored.
He had already started his plan, but he did not know whether his plan met the wishes of this world’s well-wisher.
In his trance, Zhou Mingli quietly went to his side and took that jar of wine beside him, took a sip at the mouth of the bottle.
It was both the end of winter and night, and the temperature was considerably low. Zhou Mingli also wore a silver fox fur cloak. Under the moonlight, the furry mantle made her face smaller. It also showed this original very exotic mien face was more charming and a bit less chilly.
“Did Princess ever rest?” Yan Chu looked at the wine that had been taken by the other party and wondered whether he should say in return.
They seemed to kiss indirectly, or did the ancients not care about this?
“I know General Yan’s intentions.”
Zhou Mingli took out a piece of paper from her embrace but did not know what had been written on it.
“I only hope that the General can spare my Emperor Father’s life after success.”
She was not surprised to see a flash of killing intent in Yan Chu’s eyes. On the contrary, she was happier. Sure enough, what the other party’s thinking was no different from what she had guessed.
She had no feelings for the royal family of Great Zhou at all. That noblest family in the world, only she was out of place. She was not the Virgin Mary, and would not forgive those who had bullied her. But Emperor Zhou still had a share of feelings for her. Although she had cheated that feeling, the other side was not a qualified monarch, while also a benevolent one.
“I, your servant, don’t understand what Princess says.”
Yan Chu was a little surprised by the keenness of this eldest princess, but because of the identity of the other party, his first reaction was that the eldest princess was bombing him.
“Yan Chu, you’re a hero. I hope you can give a truly peaceful and sound world to people all over the world, not just the people of Great Zhou.”
Zhou Mingli smiled slightly. She stood up, bypassed the stone table, and walked towards Yan Chu. Yan Chu also subconsciously stood up.
“I believe in you. You can do that.”
She looked up at the man she was anxiously longing for. Perhaps it was the strength that the wine gave her. She stood on tiptoe and gently dropped a kiss on his lips.
It was her last indulgence.
