The envoys from the other four kingdoms mostly came to watch the spectacle, even though they thought that this competition was quite absurd, they still chose to observe.
However, they also became more wary of Liu Fang. It was rumored that even the inexperienced soldiers could be trained by her to their current state in such a short period of time. If given more time, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers of the entire Dayan Kingdom would undergo a drastic change.
The heroine was indeed worthy of her reputation!
Only the people from Qu Kingdom and Ling Kingdom had different ideas. The former increasingly wanted to fight Liu Fang, while the latter increasingly wanted to recruit her.
Zhong Yong didn’t pay attention to the barbarian side. He just walked to Liu Fang with his silver spear, knelt down, saluted, and said, “Miss, I am fortunate not to have failed your orders!”
Liu Fang frowned and said, “You are too impatient. Your moves aren’t steady enough, your transitions aren’t smooth, and you’re relying too much on patterns. This isn’t good. When you go back, practice harder!”
Zhong Yong respectfully saluted and said, “Yes, I obey your command.”
“Go ahead.”
“Yes.”
After hearing their conversation, everyone in the hall: …..(ー_ー)!!
She was indeed a heroic lady. She even has the time to guide her subordinate and point out his shortcomings.
That was impressive!
Tuoba Gangyou was so furious that his whole body trembled. Damn it! Damn it! The other party is too arrogant! They don’t take us seriously at all!
But he still remembered where he was and what he was doing there.
Therefore, he swallowed the rising anger in his throat and said stiffly: “This time our warriors have been defeated, but the future is uncertain! Princess, when the time comes, I hope you will be generous with your guidance!”
Liu Fang smiled faintly, picked up the cup and took a sip leisurely, and said: “Your Excellency, you may have forgotten that I am in charge of the upcoming peace negotiation between our kingdoms.”
Did you still want to exchange for your princes? Did you still want to bring back the more than 700,000 barbarian captives who were currently struggling through the harsh winter in the Western Border?
Even at this point, they still dare to confront her? Did they really want her to kill all these people?
Tuoba Gangyou then remembered that Emperor Yanqing had just mentioned that matters concerning Western Border were entirely under Liu Fang’s authority.
His face suddenly became even stiffer, and he clenched his teeth tightly, left speechless.
Liu Fang smiled faintly and said, “Your Excellency, you should take a rest and have some tea to prevent yourself from getting thirsty.”
Tuoba Gangyou: …He wanted to kill her!
Murong Zhuo smiled, raised his wine cup, and drank, clearly enjoying the spectacle.
The second prince, Murong Yue squinted his eyes with a smile on his lips, resting his head on his hand as he watched.
Everyone in the hall looked at Tuoba Gangyou’s expression and suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for him. Poor guys, they hoped he hadn’t actually gotten so angry that he died. That would truly become a joke for the barbarian tribes.
The officials of Dayan were naturally delighted to see this. Although they didn’t particularly like Liu Fang. At this moment, they still felt quite proud as citizens of the Dayan Kingdom!
The envoys from the other four kingdoms, however, felt sympathy for the barbarian tribe. Provoking such a deadly adversary was truly a stroke of bad luck for them.
If it weren’t for Liu Fang, it would probably be Dayan that was feeling frustrated right now.
Emperor Yanqing had mixed feelings. On one hand, he was pleased to see Liu Fang confront the barbarian envoys so aggressively that they were nearly driven to anger. On the other hand, he was deeply wary of her methods and even considered eliminating her to prevent future trouble.
But he also thought, if Liu Fang was really gone, would Western Border really be conquered one day in the future?
At that point, where would he find someone as capable to turn the tide?
If only Liu Fang was a member of his royal family, then as the ruler, he could easily control her. Unfortunately, she was now an orphan, and except for a few young nephews, all her family members had passed away, making it impossible for him to have any hold over her.
Perhaps he could start with her nephews?
However, considering her current status and reputation, Emperor Yanqing would not dare to really punish her if she were to defy the order.
It was better to give it a try. If it was feasible, it wouldn’t be too late for him to issue an order.
The mess on the ground was quickly cleaned up, and Tuoba Kui was treated by the imperial physician. Several eunuchs carried him and temporarily placed him in a side hall.
Tuoba Gangyou sent someone to keep watch, and then took the rest of the people back to their places at the newly arranged table, along with the fine wine and delicacies.
This time, they were truly as quiet as chickens.
The envoys from the other four kingdoms looked on in silence.
Upon seeing this, Emperor Yanqing gave a glance at the eunuch beside him, preparing to have the musicians play again and bring someone up to perform.
Ximen Linghan, the chief envoy of the Qu Kingdom, stood up, bowed and said, “Your Majesty, I just witnessed the majesty of the Princess, I find myself admiring her greatly. Unable to resist my urge to learn. I wish to seek her guidance on a few matters, and I hope Your Majesty will grant permission.”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yanqing waved his hand to stop the eunuch and said to Liu Fang with a smile, “Rongning, what do you think?”
Liu Fang smiled and said to Ximen Linghan, “Is the chief envoy himself going to take action?”
Ximen Linghan bowed and said, “Back to the princess, It is indeed me.”
Liu Fang nodded slightly and said, “Very well.”
Emperor Yanqing looked at her calm demeanor, and his heart sank. It seemed today, no one would be able to surpass her.
Ximen Linghan bowed solemnly and said, “Princess, I hope you will forgive me!”
After saying that, he pushed off the ground and leaped into the air. Directly pouncing at Liu Fang, raised his hand and aimed a palm strike at her face.
Liu Fang remained calm as usual, and Bi Yan, kneeling beside her, also stayed unperturbed and composed.
Liu Fang even had time to smile at her and say, “Aren’t you afraid?”
They were very close to each other, and if something went wrong, she might become cannon fodder.
Bi Yan smiled slightly and calmly replied: “I believe in Your Highness.”
Seeing Ximen Linghan’s palm coming right in front of her, Liu Fang leisurely replied, “Very good, you have quite the courage.”
She raised her hand to meet his, and with a “whoosh,” the force of their palms clashed together.
The table in front of Liu Fang remained intact, unfortunately, the table of the Grand Chancellor beside her shattered with a loud “crack,” scattering fine wine and delicacies all over the ground.
It also startled him, leaving his clothes stained with food and wine.
He quickly jumped up and moved to the side, while his attending servants followed suit, huddling together and trembling with fear.
The fight between these two was truly terrifying!
Everyone in the hall was also excited: This is a battle between masters!
Ximen Linghan was forced back three steps by Liu Fang’s palm. He stared in astonishment at Liu Fang, who remained seated calmly, her posture unchanged.
“The princess is indeed formidable! Although I am no match for you, I still wish to learn from you, so I ask for your forgiveness.”
Liu Fang smiled and said, “No problem. As long as you dare to come, I will dare to accept!”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was filled with excitement. That was quite a bold statement!
As expected of a heroine! She was truly impressive.
Ximen Linghan also smiled for once. He liked this kind of opponent—one who was truly spirited in battle!
After thinking for a moment, he stepped forward again and attacked Liu Fang as fast as lightning.
Liu Fang remained calm and composed, blocking all of his moves with just one hand. The two of them exchanged blows, with Ximen Linghan changing his moves from time to time, but he was unable to get Liu Fang to change her stance, let alone break through her one-handed defense.
Everyone was dazzled by the fight between the two. The exchange of blows was so fast that the air seemed to ripple with each strike. However, the area around Liu Fang’s desk remained calm and undisturbed. Even Bi Yan, who was kneeling beside her, did not have her hair ruffled by the wind from the strikes.
This made the onlookers gasp in awe, quietly marveling at Liu Fang’s incredible skill!
What a profound inner strength one must have to be able to protect everything around him so closely.
That’s truly amazing!
After a hundred exchanges, Liu Fang suddenly shifted her palm, striking forward along Ximen Linghan’s arm. The force sent him flying, and he landed in the center of the hall, stumbling backward several steps.
He looked up at Liu Fang in disbelief.
Liu Fang took a sip of wine leisurely and said, “Alright, Your Excellency. That’s enough for now. If we keep going, the sky will be bright soon.”
Ximen Linghan took a moment to calm the pressure in his chest and suppressed the blood surging in his throat. He then bowed and respectfully said: “Yes, Your Highness. Thank you Princess for your guidance!”
It turned out that the other party had been sparing his dignity all along, and he couldn’t be ungrateful.
Liu Fang smiled, picked up the jade cup that Bi Yan had refilled with wine, and said to Ximen Linghan: “Your Excellency’s skills are profound, but they are too forceful. You still need to refine them a bit.”
When Ximen Linghan heard this, he immediately bowed respectfully and said, “Thank you, Princess, for your guidance!”
Liu Fang nodded with a smile and took a sip of wine.
Seeing that she had no further instructions, Ximen Linghan bowed to Emperor Yanqing, then bowed to Liu Fang once more before returning to his seat..
When the other envoys from the Qu Kingdom saw him coming back, they immediately asked him about his experience in the fight. Ximen Linghan said, “The princess has given me some face. She probably hadn’t even used thirty percent of her strength.”
When the other people who were secretly listening heard this, they couldn’t help but look at Liu Fang in awe. She’s incredible!
Emperor Yanqing also heard this, and his heart grew heavy. Even if he wanted to kill her, who in this world could actually kill her?
Murong Zhuo lowered his head and smiled as he took a sip of wine. Miss Liu truly is formidable!
Murong Yue appeared slightly drunk, with his eyes closed, but he was shocked in his heart: Is she really that extraordinary?
Liu Fang never thought that she was invincible, so she never slacked off in her martial arts training.
Because no matter what she wanted to do, she had to ensure that she had enough strength and the ability to protect herself. Only then could she live safely and accomplish everything she wanted.
Although she was also puzzled as to why her martial arts had become so exceptionally powerful at this point, she was still grateful for this illogical development.
Otherwise, the challenges she had to face would likely require the sacrifice of many innocent people in order for her to survive unharmed.
This was not what she wanted.
The rest of the palace banquet was completely harmonious and peaceful.
Liu Fang smiled, not expecting that it would end just like this.
It was also because the abilities she displayed were just too astounding!
The Western Border was far away from the capital. She was still in the capital, but she could have foreseen that the barbarian tribe would have a backup plan, and had already made arrangements to deal with it, even managing to trap the enemy once again.
The jade cup broke the pillar, shocking everyone in the hall!
Then she sent an unknown deputy general to seriously injure the enemy’s strong warrior. That’s right, Tuoba Kui suffered very serious internal injuries, even if he recovered, he would be almost like a useless person.
Then there was her final battle with Ximen Linghan from the Qu Kingdom. Not only did she defeat him to the point where he fully admitted defeat, but she hadn’t even used her full strength?
It’s important to note that Ximen Linghan’s reputation was that of a well-known strong warrior throughout the world!
So, even if anyone below had other thoughts in mind, they wouldn’t dare to make a move under these circumstances.
A palace banquet that was both lively and thrilling, even breathtaking to the world, came to an end just like that.
