The Whole Dynasty Spoils the Tyrant's Beloved Youngest Daughter-Chapter 303: Cuju Match

Zhang Zihao spoke persuasively, intending to make Jun Ning confess to cheating.

If Jun Ning were really just Jun Ning, merely an eight-year-old, listening to his nonsense, even without having cheated, she would be led astray.

But the current Jun Ning, how could she not see through his little schemes?

"Zhang Zihao, why do you say so much nonsense? I, as the Princess, did not cheat, I did not cheat, and I certainly didn’t lie."

"If you don’t believe me, you can come over and search me yourself, or look around to see if I have cheated. Alternatively, I can close my eyes and recite everything for you again."

Jun Ning looked completely confident, not showing any fear, which was not the attitude of someone who had cheated.

The crowd originally had some doubts about Jun Ning, but seeing her so forthright and fearless, they no longer questioned her.

As they admired Jun Ning’s openness, they began to blame Zhang Zihao for fabricating accusations and intentionally stirring up trouble.

"Why is Zhang Zihao holding onto this when the outcome is already clear?"

"Even if he holds a grudge against Princess Anle, there’s no need for this, right?"

Hearing the unfavorable discussions around him, Zhang Zihao was furious. At the same time, he couldn’t help but waver. Could it be that, as they said, Princess Anle didn’t cheat and her win was legitimate?

No, that’s not how it is.

Zhang Zihao was still somewhat unwilling to give up and didn’t want to miss out on even the slightest possibility of Jun Ning cheating; he had to verify once more.

"If you want me to completely shut up, it’s not impossible. Anle, you just need to close your eyes and recite it again. If you can recite everything, I, Zhang Zihao, will no longer have any doubts, not only that, I will not trouble you anymore in the future."

"I, Zhang Zihao, have great respect for anyone who can defeat me and genuinely earn my conviction."

"But if you can’t recite it, that proves you were cheating, and I was not wrong about you. At that time, don’t blame me for being impolite."

Zhang Zihao made a sworn statement, patting his chest. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Jun Ning, not wanting to argue further with Zhang Zihao, closed her eyes without hesitation and recited it again, as fluently and smoothly as the first time, without a single pause.

Reciting it with eyes closed?

This was definitely not something cheating could achieve.

Hearing this, Zhang Zihao finally acknowledged the fact that Jun Ning had won.

He no longer dared to question it, he finally shut his mouth, and not only that, he honorably upheld his promise after losing, promptly handing over one hundred taels of silver to Jun Ning, requesting her to pass it on to Jing Shu.

Jun Ning accepted it.

The next day, Jun Ning had someone rush to send the one hundred taels of silver to Jing Shu, along with some dried fruits and snacks.

After this incident, Jun Ning’s days in Shang Shufang became much easier, as Zhang Zihao no longer found fault with her without reason. Furthermore, because he was somewhat unwilling about her victory over him, Zhang Zihao suddenly started studying diligently.

Every time the teacher saw Zhang Zihao’s transformation, he would praise Jun Ning emphatically.

Every time she heard this, Jun Ning felt awkward; this... had nothing to do with her! But the teacher insisted it was related to her, not just related, but significantly so.

Jun Ning really didn’t know what to say: "..."

So she chose to say nothing and went about her business! The cuju competition was about to start, and she wanted to negotiate conditions with the Emperor after winning, having no time to think about other matters; she had to prepare well for the cuju competition.

...

On the day of the cuju competition, the palace was bustling.

The families and friends of all the noble participants had entered the palace to watch and cheer them on.

People were everywhere in the palace, and the cuju competition ground was surrounded by crowds.

The Princes, Princesses, and young masters and ladies of noble families participating in the cuju match stood in the center of the field, forming teams.

Jun Ning, dressed simply in red clothes and pants, looked quite festive, matched by Jun Yu.

Jun Yu thought of something and turned to talk to Jun Ning, but Jun Ning didn’t hear a word.

Her gaze was fixed on Yao Yao and Jun Yang not far away.

She hadn’t expected these two to be able to show themselves again?

It must have been due to the efforts of those court officials from the former dynasty!

The Emperor must have been unable to stand them speaking so-called ’fair’ words for Yao Yao and Jun Yang every day, so he released them once more.

Now they were not only back but also taking the lead in recruiting skilled cuju players into their team. Their eloquence in persuasion was impressive, and soon, several cuju masters joined their ranks.

With a team of five and only a handful of experts, they had all been drawn in by them.

Zhang Zihao, having some acquaintance with Jun Yang, proactively approached her and asked, "Jun Yang, can I join you?"

Jun Yang’s status now was worlds apart from Zhang Zihao’s. Even if she didn’t want Zhang Zihao in her and Yao Yao’s team, she didn’t dare to say so outright and looked distressed.

"Speak up, can I or can’t I?"

Zhang Zihao was eager for an answer, uttering loudly.

His shout was so loud that quite a few people heard it, and all sorts of puzzled eyes turned on him and Jun Yang.

Unable to withstand all those eyes upon her, Jun Yang suddenly burst into tears.

Yao Yao immediately stepped forward to comfort Jun Yang, "Sister Yang, don’t cry, tell me what’s the matter, I’ll make the decision for you."

Jun Ning embraced Yao Yao, "Yao Yao, from beginning to end, you’re the only one I can depend on and look up to."

"What do you mean by depend and look up to! Just give Young Master a straightforward answer, can I join you or not?" Zhang Zihao was truly angry; he just wanted an answer, why was it so difficult?

Jun Yang still didn’t answer.

Yao Yao spoke for her, "Young Master Zhang, as you can see, our side is already full, and there’s no room for more people; why make things difficult for Sister Yang?"

Zhang Zihao: "..."

So, which team should he join now?

While Zhang Zihao and Jun Yang were talking, most of the other teams around were already fully formed, and seemed to lack no one.

Zhang Zihao, who was always surrounded and flattered, found himself suddenly without anyone around, like an abandoned puppy.

He appeared somewhat pitiful, and seemingly awkward as well.

Finally, when the eunuch responsible for checking the number of people and overseeing the match went on the field to verify the numbers, he saw Zhang Zihao out of place, and, noticing that Jun Ning’s side happened to be missing one person, he promptly pulled Zhang Zihao into Jun Ning’s team without a second thought.