The number one rebel of the Great Wu

This matter dates back to this morning.

When Shen Qingci got up early in the morning, she subtly inquired whether too much of the aphrodisiac powder had been added.

Upon hearing this, Ru Shuang and Ru Yi immediately recalled the commotion in the room yesterday, and each had their own guesses.

Ru Shuang guessed correctly that Chen Changgeng was faking it.

However, without internal energy, one would definitely not be able to withstand such a strong medicinal effect.

Thus, this palm test came about.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ruyi...

"Your Highness, I've brought the wine jug."

"Little Gengzi drank most of the pot last night, and there's still a little less than half a pot left here."

"Even if you don't finish it, the medicine should still be effective enough."

Ruyi respectfully presented the plate containing the wine pot to Shen Qingci.

Shen Qingci weighed the wine pot in his hand and agreed that Ruyi's words made sense.

"Could it be... that too much medicine was added? And it didn't dissolve completely?"

Shen Qingci brought over a teacup and poured the wine from the wine pot into it.

His expression changed drastically in an instant!

The wine was incredibly cloudy and so viscous that it could be drawn into threads, and there was indeed a considerable amount of undissolved powder at the bottom of the pot.

Anyone who isn't an idiot can probably guess what's going on!

In other words... Xiao Gengzi might not have drunk any alcohol at all yesterday!

"Your Highness, it's all my fault!"

"This servant deserves to die! Please punish me, Your Highness!"

Seeing this, Ruyi panicked and quickly knelt down!

Shen Qingci's face changed color repeatedly, first turning white, then red, and then increasingly red until it was completely red.

"Get up first."

It is truly remarkable that Shen Qingci could remain calm under such circumstances.

"Xiao Gengzi already knows about this matter. He was pretending to be asleep last night, clearly knowing that this matter cannot be exposed."

"That's right, I don't know how I'm going to face him in the future."

Shen Qingci's face was pale, and she gently bit her lip, her mind in turmoil.

Just then, Ru Shuang rushed in.

"Your Highness, no, something terrible has happened!"

"I was just thinking of testing whether Xiao Gengzi knows martial arts."

"He accidentally used too much force and slapped him so hard that he fell to the ground, vomited blood, and passed out."

"This servant...this servant deserves to die!"

Ru Shuang's tears welled up in her eyes, and she rushed to kneel down in front of Shen Qingci.

"That's ridiculous! He was so badly injured just yesterday, and you still..."

Shen Qingci was startled and instinctively let out a soft cry.

Then he paused, staring blankly into the distance.

"Oh well, maybe this is fate."

"If this boy can survive this ordeal, I will forgive him."

Shen Qingci waved his hand, signaling the two to leave.

They were all her personal maids, and they were all doing it for her own good. How could she bear to blame them?

Moreover, this matter involves another layer.

If this matter is exposed, she will lose all face. But if she kills Chen Changgeng now and fails to conceive, wouldn't she have to find another man?

Wouldn't the humiliation she suffered be doubled?

Sigh... whatever, let's leave it at that.

If anyone is to blame, it's only the Crown Prince...

When Chen Changgeng woke up again, he was already back inside the house.

The doctor next to him had already finished examining Chen Changgeng, saying it was an internal injury, and also prescribed some medicine for him.

Chen Changgeng breathed a sigh of relief, inwardly cursing Ru Shuang for being too ruthless.

It seems I won't be able to enjoy the beauty's favor tonight.

Ru Shuang was also filled with guilt, and she would personally bring meals to Chen Changgeng every mealtime.

Occasionally, she would bring Chen Changgeng some homemade pastries as an apology.

Chen Changgeng naturally wouldn't give her a friendly look.

Several days passed peacefully like this, and Shen Qingci never again sneaked Chen Changgeng over in the middle of the night.

In the past few days, Chen Changgeng has only been responsible for cultivation and recuperating.

Having a rare moment of free time, Chen Changgeng took the Great Rejuvenation Pill he had with him.

Under the influence of the Great Rejuvenation Pill, Chen Changgeng not only recovered from his injuries rapidly, but his strength also increased by leaps and bounds. He quickly broke through to the third level of the Gangyang Technique and was able to condense Xuan Gang to protect his body.

By this point, Chen Changgeng had only absorbed about 20% of the effects of the Great Rejuvenation Pill.

After fully refining the medicinal power of the Great Rejuvenation Pill, Chen Changgeng estimated that Gangyang Palace should be able to cultivate to around the fifth level!

"The internal energy accumulated over these thirty years, combined with the Great Rejuvenation Pill, is truly extraordinary!"

"I just don't know how strong I am now, or whether I can be considered a master in this world."

Chen Changgeng thought to himself.

"Da da!"

A soft knock came at the door, and the visitor entered cautiously.

"Come in."

Chen Changgeng's expression froze for a moment; he knew from the voice that it was Ru Shuang who had arrived.

Ru Shuang pushed open the door, lowered her head, and placed the food box on Chen Changgeng's bedside.

"Here's a box of honey chestnut cake, fresh out of the oven. Please try it."

After putting down her things, Ru Shuang turned to leave.

To everyone's surprise, Chen Changgeng suddenly opened his mouth.

"Wait a moment, have a seat."

Ru Shuang turned her head in surprise, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes.

Has he forgiven himself?

"Little Gengzi, you...you're not angry with me anymore?"

Chen Changgeng rolled his eyes at her, annoyed.

"I just want to ask you something."

"Back when I was at Mianyue Tower, I fought against dozens of people without flinching."

"Don't let my injuries fool you, those people aren't in much better shape."

"I've never been afraid of fighting since I was a child. I'm strong and tough."

"Who would have thought that you, Miss Ru Shuang, a mere woman, could almost kill me with a single palm strike? This is truly frustrating for me."

This subtle compliment made Ru Shuang, who was already feeling somewhat guilty, overjoyed.

He immediately chuckled softly.

"Little Gengzi, you were able to fight to a draw with so many people; you truly are a hero."

"However, you are not a martial artist, while I have practiced martial arts since childhood. The difference is like heaven and earth, and they cannot be compared."

"Are martial arts practitioners really that powerful?"

Chen Changgeng pretended to be unconvinced.

Ru Shuang nodded.

"Don't be fooled by the fact that it's just Ruyi and me guarding His Highness. The combined strength of the two of us is equivalent to that of a hundred elite soldiers."

"That's amazing!"

Chen Changgeng asked in surprise, "In the Great Wu Kingdom, there must be quite a few people who practice martial arts. I wonder if Miss Rushuang could be considered one of the top practitioners?"

"We certainly wouldn't call ourselves top stars; Ruyi and I are still young and lack the inner strength."

"However, our fighting style is special, the kind that gets stronger the more we fight. If you really want to be picky, we're considered top-tier."

Seeing that Chen Changgeng was so interested, Ru Shuang simply sat down.

"Looks like you want to learn martial arts too?"

Chen Changgeng smiled shyly.

"If Miss Ru Shuang is willing to teach me a thing or two, that would be the best."

"So that I won't get slapped so hard I vomit blood again next time..."

When Ru Shuang saw Chen Changgeng bring this up again, she immediately felt a little embarrassed.

"Alright, alright, I promise I'll never hit you again."

"However, you are now an adult and your meridians are fully developed. Learning martial arts halfway through life will only yield minimal results."

"If you only want me to protect yourself, I can teach you a breathing technique."

"If you dedicate yourself to cultivation, you can also improve your physical health. If you persist for ten or eight years, you can become a first-rate martial artist."

"But it gets harder to go any higher."

"A mid-level... martial artist?"

Chen Changgeng's eyes lit up!