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nHearing that, Luo Qianqian grinned from ear to ear but soon she recovered her composure.

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nMurong Yun was not going to say something to protect anyone’s feelings, once again, Luo Qianqian had realized that.

nBut Luo Qianqian found it pretty cute, especially at this point.

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nLuo Qianqian cast a glimpse at Murong Yun, she narrowed her eyes and the message it conveyed was, ‘Good call, you’re very perceptive.’

nMurong Yun flashed Luo Qianqian a smile, he knew Luo Qianqian would never bear a love triangle and he wouldn’t like it either.

nLuo Qianqian was all Murong Yun wanted.

nYue Qiqi’s face turned livid, she couldn’t believe Murong Yun just turned her down in front of so many people. She made a fool of herself in public.

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nGeneral Yue felt embarrassed, “Qiqi, cut the nonsense already!” shouted General Yue.

nYue Qiqi turned green with envy, she couldn’t even think straight, all she could think was she needed to get back on Luo Qianqian.

n“Luo Qianqian, how about you? I dare you to have a competition with me.” Yue Qiqi shouted at the top of her lungs.

n‘Prince Eighth must be bewitched by this Luo Qianqian, Prince Eighth will fall in love with me as long as Luo Qianqian is no longer in the picture!’ thought Yue Qiqi.

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n“Your Majesty, please forgive my daughter, she is young and inexperienced, I will discipline her… …”

nThe emperor kept silent and that rendered the whole hall speechless.

nThey were worried about Yue Qiqi, and in the meantime they admired Yue Qiqi for her courage, no way would any other girl dare to confess her true feelings in front of so many people.

nAfter a little while, the emperor pounded the table and laughed, “Qiqi, it looks like you cannot hold the liquor, that’s all right, this is a family gathering.”

nYue Qiqi heaved a sigh of relief, she was glad the emperor wasn’t mad at her but she refused to let go of such a good opportunity, she kowtowed again, “Your Majesty, I would really appreciate a chance to have a competition with Luo Qianqian!”

nThe emperor narrowed his eyes as if deep in thought, “Qiqi, you are a determined a girl, I will give you this opportunity!”

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nLuo Qianqian was shocked to hear that, she thought she had read the emperor wrong when she thought the emperor was hostile against her, but now she was sure of that.

nThe emperor could have totally punished Yue Qiqi for her behaviors, Yue Qiqi had offended Luo Qianqian, the future princess of Prince Eighth.

nBut soon Luo Qianqian calmly accepted this, ‘This is just a competition, no big deal, I can kick her ass if she keeps asking for it.’

n“Eunuch Cao, take Qianqian to pick a sword!’

nWith that Luo Qianqian was escorted by several young maids to get changed and she picked a sword as well.

nThe two soon assumed position in the center of the hall, Yue Qiqi looked at Luo Qianqian condescendingly with a triumph smile.

nLuo Qianqian and Yue Qiqi looked about the same height, but Yue Qiqi looked much more fit and toned due to her habit of martial arts practising since she was a little girl.

nIt didn’t look like a fair game.

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n“Luo Qianqian, watch out!” with that Yue Qiqi darted towards Luo Qianqian like a throwing dart.

nLuo Qianqian squinted the sword in hand and took a deep breath, she was ready to fight back — but she wasn’t good at swordsmanship.

nClash.

nThe two swords hit each other, buzzing noise resounding through the hall.

nLuo Qianqian’s right hand was in such great pain that thw sword almost fell off from her hand.

nYue Qiqi’a face lit up as response, “You are so much better in the hearsay!”

n‘Luo Qianqian, I didn’t even give it all in my first attack!’

nYue Qiqi’s courage and confidence mounted as the battle progressed, she spun the sword in hand and launched the second attack against Luo Qianqian. Everyone gasped when they saw the sword was aimed at Luo Qianqian’s face.

nLuo Qianqian changed countenance suddenly, this was merely their first encounter yet Yue Qiqi was attacking her like she was a sworn enemy!

nThis was all driven by jealousy!

nWhat a cruel woman!

nLuo Qianqian took a few steps to avoid the attack, she halted at the verge of the platform and turned left, with a darting she emerged behind Yue Qiqi.

nYue Qiqi didn’t see it coming, she almost fell. But thanks to her years of practise, she realized she was tricked promptly, she plunged her sword on the edge of the platform as support and regained her balance, and the next second the sword snapped into two pieces.

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n“Luo Qianqian!” Yue Qiqi turned outrageous, her heart fluttering with fear.

nYue Qiqi ditched the sword and launched a new round of attack with her bare hands.

nLuo Qianqian was more than glad to see that, she was waiting for this opportunity for swordsmanship wasn’t her forte.

nMurong Xue exclaimed in her heart, she knew her sister-in-law was about to teach this Yue Qiqi a lesson.

nMurong Xue gulped down a cup of wine, feeling so relieved. She couldn’t wait to see how well could Yue Qiqi take her defeat.

nYue Qiqi clenched both her fists, throwing a punch at Luo Qianqian’s belly, Luo Qianqian dodged this punch with skill and ease. She curled her lips, feeling glad she had predicted Yue Qiqi’s move. Suddenly her eyes met Murong Yun’s, and she found Murong Yun was winking at her.

nLuo Qianqian fought back a laughter before it could expose her, she forced the pace and took refuge behind Yue Qiqi’s back, using Lightness Skill.

n“Luo Qianqian, where are you?” Yue Qiqi fumed, feeling angry that Luo Qianqian had dodged her attack again.

nLuo Qianqian tapped Yue Qiqi’s shoulder, “I’m right here, Miss. Yue”, Luo Qianqian’s face a very careful picture of innocence.

nYue Qiqi was utterly discomfited by Luo Qianqian’s tone, she turned her fists into claws, aiming at Luo Qianqian’s face once again.

n‘Young lady, not again! I’m not just going to tolerate this!’ thought Luo Qianqian, she regulated her breaths and sprang to her feet, with that she kicked Yue Qiqi on her shoulder.

nYue Qiqi had completely lost her balance and slumped with a thud to the ground.

n“Qiqi, are you all right?” Luo Yuyan exclaimed and walked to her, supporting Yue Qiqi to stand up.

nWhile Luo Qianqian smiled at Yue Qiqi, “Second round?”

nYue Qiqi refused to be embarrassed in public, she hobbled to Luo Qianqian.

nGeneral Yue sprang to his feet, “Qiqi, enough!”

nGeneral Yue watched the fight and he knew Luo Qianqian had been pulling her punches in this whole time, he was grateful for the leniency.

nYue Qiqi glared at Luo Qianqian, “This isn’t over yet.”

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