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Chapter 141 Looking for a Donkey While Riding One
Guesthouse room.

Guan Qi stood in front of Gu Xizhi and reported on the matter concerning Weixi.

"When Princess Wan'er learned that you were going to marry a girl from the Jian family, she didn't say anything at the time, but said that she would return to the capital with the Dowager Consort."

The Dowager Consort was worried that she would fall ill, so she stayed by her side and offered kind words of comfort. Miss Wan'er's meals were no different from usual.

But the calmer she remained, the more frightened the Dowager Consort became, and she was constantly on edge.

Gu Xizhi, however, did not seem to care at all: "Wan'er will be fine. If she wants to go back to the capital, then let her go. It's not good for her to stay in Weixi for too long. There will inevitably be gossip."

Guanqi hummed in agreement: "The Dowager said that if she went back to the capital too early, all those social obligations would be too much of a hassle. So she's been keeping track of the days and trying to go back around the same time as us."

Gu Xizhi asked, "Did the Dowager Consort say anything about the Jian family's affairs?"

"The Dowager Consort said that since the Emperor has bestowed a marriage upon her, every girl must comply. This girl from the Jian family is intelligent, well-educated, and polite, and she is very satisfied with her."

Besides, Miss Jian and Young Master Fu Bai are not even officially engaged yet, so this can't be considered stealing someone else's love. Your Highness need not have any concerns.”

Gu Xizhi tapped the table lightly: "It seems that my mother is quite satisfied with this Jian Shuyan."

"You have refused to bestow the title of Princess Consort and have refused to marry Princess Wan'er. The Dowager Consort is at her wit's end. If the Emperor were to point you to a virgin, she would probably be satisfied."

Gu Xizhi raised an eyebrow: "She said that?"

Guan Qi spread his hands: "Others may not believe it, but do you know? The Empress Dowager has been going crazy wanting to have a grandson for the past few years."

"That's good." Gu Xizhi smiled, clearly very satisfied.

Guan Qi was a bit puzzled. What was so good about this? Weren't you always annoyed by the Empress Dowager's urging for marriage and tried to avoid it at all costs?
Gu Xizhi asked again, "What happened to that myna bird? Why did it die?"

Guan Qi said with shame, "I don't know either. I think he must have been overeating."

"should?"

Guan Qi could only tell the truth: "During the rest period, Miss Yu Shu and Miss Yu Hua talked to it and fed it a little more egg yolk and millet."

"You mean Yu Shu and the other girl fed it?"

Guan Qi nodded: "They also want to crack Tong Shouliang's secret as soon as possible, and they don't know that I have already fed him."

How did you all end up together?

"Originally, Yu Shu and Yu Hua arrived at the border a day earlier than me. At your instruction, Deputy General He received them and temporarily stayed at the government office."

Upon learning that Tong Shouliang's men sent to Xiliang had been captured and were to be interrogated, the two women lingered at the border for a day.

Gu Xizhi lowered her eyes, her gaze flickering, lost in thought.

After a long pause, he instructed Guanqi, "Do not mention the questions I asked you today to anyone else. Including Yu Shu and Yu Hua, keep a close eye on their every move."

Guan Qi readily agreed to play.

Although I don't understand why, obedience has always been the top priority.

The next day, the final competition.

The location was the martial arts training ground at the main gate of the Western Liang Royal Palace.

The area was heavily guarded by troops.

The sixteen people selected through multiple rounds of screening were brought forward, and Liang Jiang met Hu Yanchao for the first time here.

Just as the rumors said, this man was tall and strong, with eyes like copper bells, a lion's nose and a wide mouth, plus a full beard, making him look really fierce and menacing.

Even the children in the crowd watching from afar stopped crying the moment Huyan Chao appeared, curling up in the arms of adults and not daring to make a sound.

Huyan Chao walked past the sixteen people with his head held high, his gaze sweeping over Liang Jiang. He paused slightly and let out a disdainful snort.

Liang Jiang's heart trembled; that soft hum clearly carried a deeper meaning.

Could it be that I have already attracted Huyan Chao's attention?
She lowered her eyes and stared only at her toes.

Huyan Chao walked straight past her, his arms around her, and walked directly towards the makeshift sunshade under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

"Please, Your Majesty and Princess Mumin!"

The message was relayed, and soon the emperor and Princess Mumin's imperial carriage left the palace. Everyone knelt down to pay their respects.

Liang Jiang secretly raised her face and peeked. The princess's carriage happened to pass by her, the beaded curtain swaying, and Liang Jiang could only see Princess Mu Min's delicate chin and the veil on her head fluttering in the wind.

Liang Jiang turned her head and glanced at the sidelines again.

Gu Xizhi and the others waited outside, ready to receive their signal at any time.

The girl with the mustache didn't appear at the training ground. He wondered if she could keep her promise. Without her introduction, it would be very difficult for him to get close to the princess and have a chance to speak with her alone.

Liang Jiang was distracted and did not notice what the emperor said.

The Emperor and Princess Mumin entered the pavilion and took their seats. The gauze curtains were lowered, and then they began to draw lots to determine the order of appearance.

The sixteen teams advance to the fourth, the four advance to the second, and then one of the two is chosen to compete against Huyan Chao in the final match.

The ending was actually quite obvious, with no suspense whatsoever, so people's enthusiasm didn't seem very high.

Liang Jiang did not pay attention to the competition in the arena, but focused all her attention on the pavilion.

The wind and sand in Ye City were strong, and the gauze curtains hanging in front of the pavilion were often lifted by the wind, occasionally revealing the figures of the emperor and Princess Mumin sitting upright.

Hu Yanchao, an official from outside the capital, was sitting in the pavilion, sipping tea and casually watching the competition.

Liang Jiang was a little uneasy, wondering if the little mustache would be able to enter the shade and if there would be an opportunity to poison him.

What should I do if the poisoning fails?
When it was her turn to go on stage, she quickly gathered her thoughts.

After all, those who can persevere to the end are basically experts, so I can't let my guard down.

After two rounds of competition, only four people remained, including Liang Jiang. Liang Jiang was unsure whether he could stand out from the crowd.

Huyan Chao got up impatiently, lifted the gauze curtain, and beckoned the four people to come forward.

The four men knelt down in front of the pavilion and introduced themselves.

The King of Xiliang said in a deep voice: "You have all made it to the final selection by overcoming all obstacles. Whether you win the championship or not, you are all pillars of Xiliang."

The eldest princess admires talent and wishes to personally offer each of you a bowl of wine to boost your spirits.

The four expressed their gratitude.

The King of Xiliang ordered his men to bring wine jars and bowls, poured four bowls of wine, and lifted the gauze curtain. Princess Mumin, dressed in a magnificent gown, walked out gracefully from behind the curtain.

He personally served the wine to the four kneeling people.

Galangal is the last one.

Liang Jiang raised both hands high and took the wine bowl. The princess subtly scratched the back of her hand with her fingertips.

Liang Jiang was startled and looked up. The wine bowl in her hand trembled in fright, and the wine spilled out.

The princess on her head winked playfully at her, then straightened up, still looking completely serious.

So, she was Princess Mumin, and the eldest princess was the one with the little mustache!
Isn't this like looking for a better option while already having one?

If you had known this would happen, why would you have gone to such lengths to squeeze into the final round?

Liang Jiang suppressed his excitement and drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp.

Princess Mumin turned around, poured another bowl of wine, and walked straight to Huyan Chao.

"This princess also toasts the general."

Hu Yanchao looked down at her slightly trembling fingertips, revealing her nervousness.

He took the wine bowl with a playful expression, put it to his lips, and was about to drink when he noticed Princess Mumin staring longingly at the bowl. Suddenly, he grinned.

"I fear that after drinking this cup of wine, I might lose control of my passion and act recklessly, injuring these four men."

Then, he walked straight up to Liang Jiang and handed her the wine bowl: "This bowl of wine is a reward from this general to you."

(End of this chapter)