How Could It Be Her?

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Su Liang was very calm about Duanmu Ao's unconcealed hostility.

What can he do to her in broad daylight?

Su Liang glanced to the side and back, and Xiao Muyun also saw her. His eyes lit up and he was about to come over.

Su Liang:... This guy must not do anything in public, it's so annoying!

The next moment, a familiar figure appeared beside Xiao Muyun and said something to him.

Xiao Muyun frowned and turned away.

Su Liang turned around and saw Duanmu Chen with a smile on his face. His eyes swept over her and followed the crown prince and the second prince to the viewing seats next to the competition platform, which were specially for the royal nobles to rest and watch the competition.

It was Chang'an who sent Xiao Muyun away in time.

Su Liang knew that Duanmu Chen didn't want her to be entangled by Xiao Muyun again, so he helped.

The princes and princesses were already sitting in the viewing seats.

The young man sitting in the center has similar features to Duanmu Ao, but is thinner than him. He is Duanmu Sheng, the crown prince of Gan State.

Su Liang recognized the second and fourth princes, so the other man sitting in the wheelchair is the fifth prince Duanmu Che whom Su Liang wanted to see.

Duanmu Che's appearance is the most outstanding among these few, but his face is pale and weak, and he looks very unwell, which reminds Su Liang of Xing Yusheng whom he first met.

The sixth princess Duanmu Qianqian is dressed gorgeously, with delicate makeup and white skin, and has the style of "golden branches and jade leaves".

"My fourth brother advised the emperor yesterday to change the rules of the martial arts examination. I should thank you." Duanmu Sheng looked at Duanmu Chen who was sitting on the right, and his smile did not reach his eyes.

Duanmu Chen looked normal, "Crown brother, you are too serious. It's all for the purpose of selecting talents for Gan State. I dare not take credit for it."

The crown prince was in charge of this martial arts examination. Duanmu Chen went directly to the emperor to make suggestions without him. Duanmu Sheng was naturally dissatisfied.

Regardless of whether it is open or secret, Duanmu Chen, who has emerged in recent years and has been repeatedly promoted, is Duanmu Sheng's biggest competitor.

Although Duanmu Sheng is the eldest son of the emperor, he is legitimate.

But their father was not the eldest son of the emperor, but he finally sat on the throne.

Therefore, Duanmu Chen is definitely not without a chance.

Especially after cracking the iron ore smuggling case, he has gained more favor from the emperor, and in the eyes of officials and people of the country, he has become the most talented among the princes.

Hearing Duanmu Chen's words, Duanmu Sheng's smile faded, "Father is busy with all kinds of affairs. Since the matter of the martial arts examination is handed over to me, if my fourth brother has any ideas, just come to me directly."

This remark is not well-intentioned. Duanmu Chen knows it in his heart, but his expression does not change. He just smiles and says that he will definitely do it next time.

Duanmu Ao was blunt, "Old Four, take care of your own business, don't stretch your hands so long!"

Duanmu Chen frowned, "Thank you for your warning, Second Brother, I remember it. I wonder if Second Brother is in good health? Fourth Miss Nian performed very well in the martial arts examination this time, I have to congratulate Second Brother first."

Duanmu Ao's face sank when he heard this, "I'm fine! You don't have to worry about me!"

Duanmu Chen looked at Duanmu Ao, who was clearly hit in the sore spot by what he said, and was angry and excited. It seems that Su Liang was really cruel!

Duanmu Chen was secretly happy in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He apologized, "I'm too talkative, Second Brother, calm down."

Duanmu Sheng asked Duanmu Ao, "Does Second Brother dislike Fourth Miss Nian?"

Duanmu Chen lowered his eyes and wanted to laugh. He almost forgot that Nian Ruxue was originally the concubine that Duanmu Sheng wanted to marry, but after many twists and turns, she was given to Duanmu Ao in marriage.

It was not a big deal, but when Ruxue made a stunning debut in the martial arts examination, showing her talent, could Duanmu Sheng feel happy?

Duanmu Ao was in a bad mood and did not notice Duanmu Sheng's unhappiness. He snorted and said, "My father has granted me a marriage, how can I not like it?"

He looked like he didn't want it but had no choice.

The sixth princess Duanmu Qianqian noticed that the atmosphere was not right, and hurriedly said with a smile, "Crown Prince, it's time to start the competition, right?"

Duanmu Chen glanced at Duanmu Che, who was sitting next to him like a sculpture, and retracted his gaze.

The princes fought openly and secretly for several rounds, but the people outside the spectator seats saw that the royal brothers were chatting with smiles on their faces, and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious.

Duanmu Sheng gestured, "Let's start."

All 36 qualified warriors stood on the competition stage, and drew lots on the spot to determine the grouping and order.

The black tights that Su Liang wore today were specially made for her by the Yan family embroiderer in the capital. They were well-tailored, low-key and exquisite.

Duanmu Sheng's eyes fell on Su Liang and asked Duanmu Chen, "Is that Miss Su Liang?"

Duanmu Chen was stunned for a moment, as if he had just reacted. He looked around the arena for a while and nodded, "There are only two women. I didn't see Miss Nian. This must be Miss Su. She was wearing black and I almost didn't recognize her."

He looked like he had just seen Su Liang for the first time today.

Duanmu Sheng laughed, "I heard that Miss Su lived in her hometown in Bei'an County after leaving Beijing two years ago. I remember that my fourth brother went to Bei'an County to investigate a case a few years ago, and he also became sworn brothers with the seventh son of the Ning family in Xunyang who had been living outside. Now Ning Jing is the head of the Nian family. I thought you had known each other for a long time."

Duanmu Chen knew that Duanmu Sheng had been watching his whereabouts as soon as he heard it. He remained calm, "Because of the imperial examination, I did see Ning Jing in Bei'an County. I knew he had a sister, but I never met her."

"Really?" Duanmu Sheng obviously didn't believe Duanmu Chen's words.

But Duanmu Chen would not admit it. If Ning Jing and Su Liang stand out in the civil and military examinations respectively, but are seen as being on his side, it will not be a good thing for him.

They cooperated secretly, but had to be cleared up in public. This is also a way to hide their strength.

"Did Miss Su's grandfather kill the second emperor's wife? This matter..." Duanmu Qianqian seemed to suddenly remember this matter and hesitated to speak.

Duanmu Sheng sighed, "Every grievance has its perpetrator, and that matter has nothing to do with Miss Su directly."

Duanmu Qianqian smiled, "The crown prince and the second emperor are both very generous, otherwise she would not have the opportunity to stand here and participate in the martial arts examination."

Duanmu Chen knew that Duanmu Qianqian was not speaking unintentionally. She admired Nian Jincheng and had always had a very good relationship with Nian Ruxue. Naturally, she didn't like Su Liang stealing Nian Ruxue's limelight.

"Why hasn't Xue'er come yet? Don't let anything happen. She is the most watched in this martial arts examination." Duanmu Qianqian didn't see Nian Ruxue and looked a little worried.

As soon as the voice fell, Nian Ruxue came on time.

Duanmu Chen secretly observed Duanmu Sheng and Duanmu Ao, one was unwilling, the other was proud, although neither was obvious.

Interesting... Duanmu Chen secretly made up his mind to "guarantee" Nian Ruxue to marry Duanmu Ao, and no complications would arise.

Everyone was present, and the drawing of lots began.

The qualifying round was a points competition.

There were ten rounds in total.

In each round, the one-on-one grouping was determined by drawing lots, the winner got one point, and the loser got zero points.

If two people were drawn to the same group again after having fought before and the winner was determined, the previous loser could choose to fight again or directly admit defeat.

After the ten rounds, the six people with the lowest points were eliminated, and the top thirty people were awarded the title of martial arts examiner.

The top ten entered the finals to compete for the top three.

The challenge competition added later can reduce the luck factor of the drawing of lots in the martial arts examination and ensure fairness.

There are thirty-six people, and eighteen competitions will be held in each round.

Just as the drawing of lots was about to begin, Duanmu Sheng suddenly said, "Give the number one sign to Miss Su Liang."

Su Liang was speechless when she was suddenly called out. She felt that these people seemed to be here to watch her performance. Because she was a woman, she had to start the show first.

But it was just the order to be ranked first, and it didn't affect the others.

Su Liang took one of the two number one signs, and the other one who drew the number one sign was her opponent.

After the drawing of lots, the groups were formed, and Su Liang's opponent was a white and thin boy.

She heard Qi Yan mention this person. He was the grandson of the old doctor Gao who had met in the Qin Guogong Mansion before. His name was Gao Jiabao. Because he was born weak and sick, he specially invited a master to learn martial arts for him. Although his foundation was poor, his comprehension was very good. He was also an opponent that Su Liang needed to pay attention to in this martial arts examination.

Nian Ruxue was ranked in the tenth round.

Su Liang didn't bring any weapons with her. After confirming the opponent, Ning Jing said something to Xing Yusheng.

Soon, Qi Yan ran away and went to Ning Jing and Su Liang's carriage, and brought Su Liang a pair of maces.

Duanmu Chen didn't expect Su Liang to change weapons after each fight, and the others found it even more strange.

Generally, warriors are best at one weapon and will not easily change to another.

Su Liang, who is thin, stood on the arena holding a pair of maces, which seemed quite out of place at first glance.

Gao Jiabao's weapon is a long whip.

The competition is about to begin.

Duanmu Chen looked at Duanmu Che, as if he just wanted to find a topic to avoid ignoring him, and asked with a smile, "Who do you think will win this match, fifth brother?"

Duanmu Che stared at the black-clothed figure on the arena, opened his thin lips, and asked back, "What do you think, fourth brother?"

Duanmu Chen smiled, "I hope Miss Su wins."

Duanmu Che's voice was flat, "It depends on whether she really has the ability."

...

Gao Jiabao was often ridiculed by some men who thought he was masculine because of his white skin, short stature, and whip as a weapon.

But when his long whip was swung and fluttered, no one would regard him as a weak and sickly person.

The competition began, and Su Liang and Gao Jiabao quickly fought.

Because the two weapons in this match were not common and very different, the audience found it quite interesting.

In the previous competition, no matter what weapon Gao Jiabao's opponent used, he would eventually be entangled and taken away by his whip, which was also his special trick.

But Su Liang had weapons in both hands, and Gao Jiabao could only choose to deal with one.

After several attempts, Su Liang's mace in his right hand was entangled by the whip.

Gao Jiabao pulled hard, but Su Liang did not struggle to break free, nor did he give up his weapon, but was taken by the whip to approach Gao Jiabao!

Gao Jiabao's expression changed, and when he wanted to take back the whip, Su Liang had already arrived in front of him, and in turn used the mace to wrap the whip tighter.

If he wanted to hide, he had to give up the whip.

Gao Jiabao was unwilling to give up. After being hit by Su Liang, the two were pulled by the weapons entangled together and fought in close combat.

Gao Jiabao had excellent adaptability. Although he was in a passive position, he was still able to avoid Su Liang's attack and kept trying to separate the weapons, otherwise he could only defend and it would be difficult to attack Su Liang again.

"Don't judge a person by his appearance. The grandson of the old doctor Gao is very strong." Duanmu Chen said.

Duanmu Che stared at Su Liang, pursed his thin lips, and said nothing.

Ning Jing's eyes swept across Duanmu Che's face, pinched Zheng'er's little face, and said something in his ear.

The childish and crisp voice of a child suddenly rang out from the crowd who were originally watching the battle quietly, "Auntie, I'm hungry!"

Su Liang heard this and stopped fighting. He suddenly gave up the mace in his right hand. Gao Jiabao was caught off guard and took two steps back due to inertia.

Su Liang's eyes were calm, and he accelerated his offensive and pressed forward step by step!

Gao Jiabao, who had not yet deployed his whip, fell back continuously, unable to fight back.

Finally, when they reached the edge of the competition stage, the whip could finally be used. Before Gao Jiabao could raise his hand, Su Liang's mace hit him hard between the eyebrows!

Duanmu Sheng sat up straight, and many in the audience held their breath!

What Su Liang used was not the wooden mace that Ning Jing made for her, but one that he later found someone to cast with dark iron. If she hit it this time, she would not be dead but would be crippled.

When he was about to hit Gao Jiabao on the head, Su Liang stopped and asked calmly, "Can you admit defeat?"

Gao Jiabao nodded, "I admit defeat."

Su Liang stopped and turned around to pick up another weapon.

"In the first game of the first round, Su Liang wins, one point!" the commander shouted.

Gao Jiabao breathed a long sigh of relief, wrapped his whip around his arm, and got off the stage.

After practicing martial arts for many years, it was the first time that he encountered an opponent who used two-handed weapons. He was suppressed and beaten by Su Liang almost the whole time, and he deeply realized that his best weapon had great weaknesses.

Duanmu Qianqian said with a smile, "Miss Su is really powerful! However, isn't it a bit unfair for her to use two weapons by herself to a warrior who only uses one weapon? I don't understand, what do you think, the prince and the emperor?"

Duanmu Sheng looked at Duanmu Chen, "What do you think, Fourth Emperor Brother?"

Duanmu Chen smiled, turned around and asked Duanmu Che, "What do you think, fifth brother?"

Duanmu Che watched Su Liang walk down the competition stage, and naturally handed over his mace to a young man with outstanding appearance and cool temperament. He hugged a pink and jade-like child from the side and rubbed his little one with a smile. brain...

"Fifth brother?" Duanmu Chen called again.

Duanmu Che looked away and said calmly, "If Sixth Sister feels it's unfair, you can ask the Crown Prince to stipulate that every warrior will use two-handed weapons in the future. The fight will be more interesting."

Duanmu Chen coughed lightly, "Not everyone can use two-handed weapons, nor does it mean more weapons are more powerful. Fifth brother, don't tease sixth sister. If they are really required to hold two weapons, many warriors will not know what to do. Why did you take action?"

"Brothers Four and Five Emperors, just tell me. Why are you laughing at me? I already told you that I don't understand." Duanmu Qianqian acted coquettishly, still smiling, "It seems you all think Su Liang is the most powerful. Yeah? She’s the only one who knows how to use two hands, and she uses different weapons in every game.”

"I've only watched one scene, so it's hard to say." Duanmu Chen shook his head, "I'm most looking forward to the fourth-year young lady's scene, it will definitely be exciting."

Duanmu Che looked at the old slave standing not far away, "Brother Prince, I'm tired, can you go back first?"

Duanmu Sheng nodded, "Okay. Fifth Emperor Brother, please go back and rest quickly. Take care of yourself. Father, I care about you the most."

Duanmu Chen knew that Duanmu Sheng's last words were meant for him...

The old slave came over and took Duanmu Che away from the viewing platform.

The second show was about to start, and Su Liang planned to watch it for a while longer.

Zheng'er wasn't really hungry, but Ningjing asked him to remind Su Liang to make a quick decision and come down quickly.

When Su Liang looked at the viewing platform again, he didn't see Duanmu Che and didn't care. He planned to wait until the martial arts competition was over to discuss the investigation.

Duanmu Che, who got into the carriage, asked the old slave who was driving the carriage, "Did you know that she participated in the martial arts competition?"

"Yes. There were only two women participating, so it's hard not to know. But the master told me that he didn't want to hear that name again, so the slave never mentioned it." The old slave sighed.

After Duanmu Che was silent for a long time, he spoke again and whispered to himself, "How could she be the idiot who killed the whole family but still missed Xiao Muyun..."

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