Chaotic World Book-Chapter 1174 - 883: Little Ruoyu Shocks the Capital City (Part 3)
Capítulo 1174: Chapter 883: Little Ruoyu Shocks the Capital City (Part 3)
No one noticed that the Emperor’s face on the city wall had turned as black as the bottom of a pot, not even the color of Chief Cui’s face had turned green.
On the contrary, Ling Ruoyu felt a bit nervous, as her master had instructed her not to publicly claim this identity, fearing that others would shy away from provoking her because of Yue Hongling’s reputation, thus missing out on worldly experiences. But now she had revealed her ultimate skill in the heat of the moment. What would happen to her future training, would her master scold her…
Feeling a lack of confidence, her grip weakened by thirty percent. A flash of blade came from the side, Ling Ruoyu managed to block it weakly with her sword, and she rolled awkwardly on the ground, about to lose.
At this time, Xia Chichi’s voice rang out: “The incense stick is burnt out. Miss Ling is losing on the surface, but she lasted until time’s up; how about we call it a draw?”
Ling Ruoyu clasped her sword and cupped her hands, “I lost.”
The three fierce generals of the Imperial court respectfully cupped their hands, “Miss Ling, you’re too polite, it’s actually we who have lost.”
“I said it’s a draw, so it’s a draw.” Xia Chichi stood up tall, “Arrange an official residence for Miss Ling. You will continue the fight tomorrow, and when you finally defeat all three of them attacking together, you can come to the palace to see Us.”
Ling Ruoyu let out a breath like she was exhausted.
The Empress had a sharp tongue but a soft heart, truly honing her skills.
But why isn’t the trial requiring a full day of fighting? Why can’t I enter the palace in the evening to meet you, unless I win first? The young girl was deeply puzzled.
The Emperor and his entourage withdrew, and the people of the Capital, having watched this grand spectacle, returned to the city satisfied. Regardless of how the Emperor judged the outcome of this battle, in the hearts of the people, Ling Ruoyu had already won big.
With just one horse and one sword, challenging the entire Capital’s Human List. The Emperor himself attended, thousands watched, battling against the entire world.
If this isn’t legendary, what is… Especially since this little girl is so pretty.
Ling Ruoyu had no idea how big of an act she was putting on. Many of her seemingly ostentatious words and actions were natural instincts, not deliberate. She just wanted to gain experience. Unlike her grand-master back in the day, who did it purely for show.
After the crowd dispersed, Ling Ruoyu quietly found her grand-master hiding by the city edge, lowering her head, and asked, “Grand-master, did I cause trouble? Showing the Sunset Divine Sword in front of a crowd, will there be no more experiences for me in the future? Was I too arrogant…”
Zhao Changhe smiled and said, “Since the close of the Huqiu incident, there’s nothing left in this world for you to gain experience from. The battle in the Capital can be regarded as the last of your worldly craziness, afterward we shall change locations.”
Ling Ruoyu’s eyes sparkled, “Where to?”
Zhao Changhe smiled slightly, “Roam in Ancient Times, seeking the God Demons to test your sword, how about that?”
Ling Ruoyu was overjoyed, “Can I?”
“Of course… However, to avoid the chaos of cause and effect, we may not necessarily follow this path. I have some other ideas, let me verify them and see.” Zhao Changhe patted her on the head, “You did very well today, what reward would you like?”
“I want nothing else, just let Dragon Sparrow play with me for a day.”
Dragon Sparrow: “…Get lost.”
Zhao Changhe fished out Dragon Sparrow from the ring and flicked it, “Is that the way to talk to your sister?”
Dragon Sparrow was about to cry. You think this little sister is well-behaved, she wants to fight me, she wants to fight me…
The master seemingly sensed Dragon Sparrow’s inner voice but didn’t seem to believe her small complaint. Untying Dragon Sparrow, he handed it to Ling Ruoyu and went into the palace to find Chichi.
Ling Ruoyu hugged Dragon Sparrow with a smile, “I lost today, not in a good mood.”
Dragon Sparrow turned and flew, but Ling Ruoyu grabbed the handle and dragged it back.
The citizens of the Capital watched as the bold Miss Ling, who had just made a significant impression at the city gates, dragged a broadsword almost as tall as her into the official residence. Soon after, sounds of chickens flying and dogs jumping came from the residence, then gradually quieted down.
Zhao Changhe sat in the Emperor’s bedchamber, brewing tea with Xia Chichi.
Xia Chichi looked up at the sky, showing surprise, “Isn’t the Heavenly Book giving loopholes for her? Even though today’s battle didn’t go as planned, surely she can move up a few ranks, can’t she?”
“Thanks to your gigantic incense stick.” Zhao Changhe chuckled, “If it were an ordinary incense, it would’ve burned away pretty quickly, she’d be considered victorious, and that blind guy might actually put on a big show. But with your gigantic incense, it dragged her down to nearly losing, barely making it a draw. Even the blind guy must maintain order.”
Xia Chichi nodded, “You understand her so well…”
Zhao Changhe: “…No, just complimenting you on handling it well, providing some training for Ruoyu and not tarnishing the Imperial face.”
Xia Chichi ground her teeth, “Even the two Venerables are tactful enough to give us some alone time, don’t you have anything to say to me? All you talk about is Ling Ruoyu.”
Wasn’t it you talking to me about whether Ling Ruoyu would move up in ranking… Zhao Changhe dared not argue, smiling apologetically, “How’s the child, what’s their name, have you bought a school district house…”
Xia Chichi said, “How did you know I’ve been a bit nauseous these past two days?”
That expression, it wasn’t clear if it was resentment or pride, but her face seemed to glow.
Thus, Zhao Changhe’s face also glowed.
After going through the strange pregnancy of thirty years, Chichi may have gotten used to it, but for Zhao Changhe, it was only ten-odd days ago that he and Chichi had their passionate connection at the Heavenly River, so it felt no different from the usual joy of discovering his wife was pregnant.
Unexpectedly, after all these years in the turbulent Worldly Society, he’d really have his own child.
Xia Chichi gently leaned against his chest, holding his hand to her belly, smiling, “You’ve unintentionally left a seed yourself before dying, it’s surprisingly beneficial. The ministers know I have a pregnancy, even though they find this freakish pregnancy hard to understand, they dare not comment. Anyway, they’ll back it up with Four Symbols Sect doctrine, calling it a Holy Pregnancy. With the presence of a Holy Pregnancy, I seem to have an immortal appearance. So no one raises unnecessary questions about the nation’s future or urges my marriage, acting like you left a reassurance pill before you went, otherwise, I’d have been quite bothered by it.”
Zhao Changhe hadn’t thought about such an issue but thinking back, perhaps Piaomiao foresaw something like this, being a matter of the nation’s stability, hence it happened all at once.
“No matter if the child is a boy or a girl, they are destined to be the future emperor from birth, and I will pass the throne as soon as possible,” Xia Chichi said leisurely, as if a great weight had been lifted from her heart, “Observing your recent actions, I foresee you’ll eventually venture beyond the Nine Heavens. I do not wish to remain alone in this world. This time, even if you wish to die, you must take me with you.”
