The number one rebel of the Great Wu

"After cultivating internal energy for three years and learning how to use it, one can be considered to have entered the ranks."

"With the support of internal energy, your strength will increase greatly, and breaking rocks and splitting trees will be no problem."

Ru Shuang continued to explain.

Chen Changgeng actually knew all of this.

Internal energy is like a mana bar; martial artists who cultivate internal energy can use it to increase their own strength.

The stronger one's internal energy, the greater the enhancement effect!

"After a martial artist reaches the highest level, they are divided into ranks."

"Three years to reach the first dan, five years to reach the ninth dan, ten years to reach the eighth dan, twenty years to reach the seventh dan, and thirty years to reach the sixth dan."

"Forty years to reach the fifth dan, fifty years to reach the fourth dan, seventy years to reach the third dan, and one hundred years to reach the second dan."

"As for the top-level experts, internal strength is no longer used as a reference. Instead, they are determined through a tournament every ten years, with a total of ten experts."

"These ten people are all top-notch experts, and there is one in our Great Wu Kingdom's imperial palace."

Chen Changgeng nodded. According to that calculation, with thirty years of internal energy, he could be considered a sixth-level master, roughly in the lower middle range.

The strength of Ru Shuang and Ru Yi is perhaps even a level above that of Zi Yuan in her prime, possibly already at the fourth dan!

"As for my strength, you wouldn't understand even if I told you."

"You just need to know that with the two of us protecting her, if anyone really wants to harm the Crown Princess, they will have to pay a heavy price."

Ru Shuang said with a hint of pride.

Chen Changgeng pretended to be an admirer.

"Ah, I wish I were as capable as Miss Ru Shuang."

Ru Shuang smiled and stood up.

"Then I'd rather not. If you really had my strength, who knows how many women in the world would suffer."

"Alright, His Highness will be setting off back to the capital soon. Have someone pack his things."

"Once we return to the capital, I'll find that breathing technique for you!"

"Thank you so much, Miss Ru Shuang!"

After seeing Ru Shuang off, Chen Changgeng immediately called Geng Liang to help him pack up.

Geng Liang gave all fifty taels of silver he received to his parents for their retirement. When they heard that their son was going to work in the capital, his parents were naturally overjoyed.

Geng Liang secretly vowed that once he became rich and successful, he would bring his parents from Jiangxia Town to live in the capital.

As for Yuzhu, she sold her family's small courtyard, fields, and all her belongings to focus on being a maid.

Not only did she have no money to spend, but she also had plenty, so she bought Geng Liang a few outfits and Chen Changgeng a few clothes and other items.

The gifts Chen Changgeng brought were most likely bought by Yuzhu.

In the afternoon, the team set off.

This time, Chen Changgeng was not fortunate enough to ride in a sedan chair, but Shen Qingci prepared a small donkey for him, which was led by Geng Liang.

After being jostled around for a while, Chen Changgeng felt like he was about to fall apart.

This woman is probably taking revenge on me!

They actually made him, a seriously injured person, ride a little donkey!

On the way, Chen Changgeng cursed under his breath. Seeing that the caravan had passed several post stations without stopping, Chen Changgeng's heart skipped a beat.

Is this woman planning to camp out in the wild again?

This camping trip in the wild... I'm afraid I'll have to drink myself into a stupor again!

as predicted.

Soon the group found a secluded spot to set up camp. After dinner, Chen Changgeng was called into the tent by Shen Qingci.

Inside the tent, the firelight flickered.

Ru Shuang and Ru Yi stood guard beside the long table, while Shen Qingci sat in front of the dressing table, removing the hairpins and ornaments from her hair.

"Little Gengzi, how have you been resting these past few days?"

Shen Qingci, with his back to Chen Changgeng, asked the question calmly.

"Thanks to Your Highness's good fortune, I am in good health and have recovered completely."

"Is that so?"

Shen Qingci coldly retorted with a question.

She has been thinking calmly for a long time these past few days.

Now that the truth has been revealed, there's no need to hide anything.

It's just that this kid got off easy; he won't have the chance to get it later.

Tonight is her last chance before returning to Beijing, and she doesn't want to miss it.

As soon as Shen Qingci finished speaking, Ru Shuang brought up a pot of wine and poured it for Chen Changgeng with a smile.

Ruyi also brought out several plates of late-night snacks.

"This woman, she's not even going to come up with an excuse anymore?"

"Are you just going to force-feed us food and drinks?"

Chen Changgeng smiled knowingly, but he still had to keep up the act.

"Your Highness, what are you doing?"

"My health is not yet suitable for drinking alcohol."

Shen Qingci tilted her head slightly, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes. Pretending, still pretending!

"You have done a good job, and I will reward you."

"Don't worry, there's no medicine in this wine."

Ok?

Chen Changgeng paused slightly, then picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

The liquor was pungent and spicy, yet clear and refreshing like a spring, indicating that it was indeed unadulterated.

"What does Your Highness mean? I don't understand."

"I've always known that Your Highness would never harm me."

"Still pretending to be innocent to me?"

Shen Qingci turned around and glared fiercely at Chen Changgeng.

"Tell me honestly, were you awake both times?"

Holy crap!?

Chen Changgeng was startled. Had he gone too far for the second time?

This woman has completely started to doubt herself!

She asked Ru Shuang to test her, and she was willing to get injured rather than admit it, but she hid it very well!

Seeing that Chen Changgeng remained silent, Shen Qingci let out a soft snort.

"You should be secretly delighted. Being able to kiss my beauty is the greatest favor I can do for you. Not killing you is the greatest blessing I can bestow."

"I might as well tell you, tonight is the last time."

"You'd better try harder!"

As soon as Shen Qingci looked up, Ru Shuang and Ru Yi immediately understood and withdrew.

"this……"

"I'm afraid that if I really put in my effort, Your Highness won't be able to handle it!"

Shen Qingci had already gone all out, but upon hearing Chen Changgeng's lewd remarks, she began to have second thoughts.

At that moment, she could only maintain her dignity as the Empress and issue a soft rebuke.

"Shut up! I forbid you to speak!"

"In a moment, you're not allowed to use any tricks, just do your job obediently!"

"After tonight, you must completely forget what happened these past few days."

"Never dare to utter a single word about it again."

"Watch your head!"

"yes!"

"Your Highness, please go to bed. Let me help you undress!"

"Snapped!"

Shen Qingci coldly slapped away Chen Changgeng's outstretched hand.

"I'll do it myself!"

……

The following afternoon.

The team finally arrived in the capital.

As for Shen Qingci, he slept in the sedan chair all day, and even when it was time to get out of the sedan chair, he still looked exhausted.

Knowing what had happened last night, both Ru Shuang and Ru Yi looked at Chen Chang Geng in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock.

"Tomorrow is His Majesty's birthday."

"All the officials and servants will be attending court. Xiao Gengzi, you must accompany the Crown Prince. Under no circumstances should anything go wrong."

Having said all that, it seems Shen Qingci is preparing to go back and have another long, deep sleep.

After all, yesterday was a terrible ordeal!

"Yes, Your Highness."

Chen Changgeng chuckled to himself and immediately led Geng Liang toward the janitor's room.

It would be a lie to say I don't miss Ziyuan after not seeing her for several days.

Chen Changgeng couldn't wait to bring the person over right now and give him a good caress.

But as soon as they entered the janitor's room, Xiao Xizi and Xiao Fuzi quickly came to greet them.

"Manager Chen, you're finally back."

"A lot has happened while you were away."

The joy on Xiao Xizi's face was just like that of someone whose wife had given birth to a big, healthy baby boy.

Xiao Fuzi also joined in.

"Steward Chen, guess... who's here?"

Chen Changgeng frowned, looking at the two of them in such high spirits, he really couldn't figure it out.

"Who?"

"Zhao Heng, Eunuch Zhao!"

"He has now been castrated and sent to the storeroom to stay."

"Yes, she came yesterday. She's feeling very weak right now. Would you like to go and check on her?"

"What 'Eunuch Zhao'? I have my own name now, Little Bug!"

"Yes, yes, Steward Chen, can you guess why he's called Little Bug?"

Xiao Xizi and Xiao Fuzi looked at each other, both with expressions of barely suppressed laughter.

Chen Changgeng was slightly taken aback, but quickly understood, and then suppressed a wicked smile.

"Could it be...?"