Imperial Army Drill Ground.
The drumbeats rumbled and echoed in the sky.
One by one, participants dressed in bright clothes and shiny armor entered the arena accompanied by the beating of the drums.
There was no first in literature and no second in martial arts. All martial artists had absolute confidence in their martial arts.
Every young face had a proud expression. It was as if every one of them had come here for Wu Kui.
In the surrounding stands, the young ladies who had come to watch the show cheered from time to time, cheering for their close relatives and friends who were participating in the test.
The VIP seats on both sides of the general platform were much quieter. After all, they were all high-ranking officials, so they naturally could not be as enthusiastic and ostentatious as the young people.
"Brother Li, I heard that your son-in-law is also on the list. Is it true?”
Xiao Yu pulled Li Yuan and asked, his eyebrows full of suspicion.
"He wants to join the army and serve the country, so I'll let him try.”Li Yuan smiled and nodded.
Xiao Yu's expression changed and he said in shock," Brother Li, are you stupid? Your son-in-law is just a scholar. How can he wield knives, spears, and sticks? Isn't participating in the combat examination asking for humiliation? If he gets injured and something happens, our Great Sui will lose a great scholar."”
"Thank you for your concern, Brother Xiao. However, this child is not just a scholar. He also has some martial arts skills.”
When Li Yuan said this, he felt a little guilty.
After all, he had only seen Yang Zhao fight once. Although he had easily defeated Li Jiancheng, he knew very well how strong his son was. How could he compare to these young heroes who were taking part in the test? Each of them had extraordinary skills.
"That son-in-law of yours actually knows martial arts. That means he's skilled in both martial arts and literature. Good, good, good. I'm starting to look at this child in a new light.”
Xiao Yu couldn't hide the joy on his face, and a look of anticipation appeared on his face. He wanted to see Yang Zhao display his martial arts.
"Since that child's archery skills are extraordinary, it's not surprising that he knows martial arts. However, Brother Li, I'll kindly remind you that the young people participating in the test are all outstanding people in the various provinces and counties of the Great Sui Dynasty. I advise your son-in-law to stop while he's ahead. After all, he's just a scholar.”
Zhangsun Wugou had never mentioned the matter of the Drunken Immortal Inn to Gao Shilian, so her uncle naturally didn't know what level Yang Zhao's strength had reached.
In his eyes, if one wanted to achieve great achievements in both literary talent and martial arts, they would have to spend a lot of effort and energy. If one wanted to take care of both and stand at the peak, what kind of genius would that be?
The son-in-law of the Li family was born in a poor family. No matter how talented he was, he couldn't reach the level of a genius or be proficient in both civil and military affairs.
"Brother Gao is right. I will remind him later to act according to the situation.”
After hearing Gao Shilian's words, Li Yuan felt even more uncertain.
Li Shi Min smiled and said," Father, you don't have to worry. I feel that my brother-in-law's martial arts skills are unfathomable. He might give us all a surprise in this combat examination. It's not impossible for him to obtain the Martial Chief."”
He was naturally flamboyant, so he didn't lower his voice like Li Yuan. His voice was loud, and the nearby dukes and nobles heard him clearly. They all looked over.
"A mere commoner from a Humble Class wants to seize the Martial Chief and be on equal footing with my son, Cheng Du? What a joke!”
A sarcastic sneer came from the seat a few steps away. The voice was quite loud, as if it was deliberately meant for Li Yuan to hear.
Li Yuan glanced over and recognized the person. He frowned slightly. Although he was unhappy, he did not flare up.
That person was the Duke of Xu, Yuwen Huaji, one of the Emperor's five favorite ministers.
In the first year of Daye, Yang Guang had opened a martial arts examination to promote the strength of Great Sui.
At that time, it was Yuwen Huaji's eldest son, Yuwen Cheng, who suppressed everyone and won the title of Martial Chief. From then on, he was respected as the number one in the world.
Li Yuan was originally afraid of being suspected by Yang Guang. Yuwen Huaji was the Emperor's favorite official, so he naturally did not dare to offend him easily. He was afraid that Yuwen Huaji would slander him in front of the Emperor.
Li Shi Min was indignant and was about to flare up.
"Shi Min, why didn't you come with that girl Wugou? Didn't he go to your residence?”
Gao Shilian reacted quickly and changed the topic with a smile.
"Did Sister Wugou come to find me? I don't see her." Li Shi Min shook his head.
" That's strange. Last night, she took out the Mingguang Armor that was passed down from her ancestors and said that she would send it to your Tang Duke's Mansion tomorrow. I think who else could she give it to other than you…"
Gao Shilian muttered to himself.
Li Shi Min's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light. When he learned that Zhangsun Wugou was going to give him the armor, he couldn't help but secretly rejoice. For a moment, he forgot about his resentment towards Yuwen Huaji.
On the drill ground, it was already more than half past midnight, but Yang Zhao still hadn't come to report.
"Brother Chai, it seems that the son-in-law of the Li family doesn't dare to come.”A young master laughed.
"If I had known that he didn't have the guts, I would have taught him a lesson.”Chai Shao sounded disappointed.
" Brother Chai, don't be anxious. You will definitely win the first place in this combat examination. When the time comes, you will meet the Saint in the Golden Hall and be personally conferred by the Emperor. How glorious will that be? Everyone in the world will know that Jade-faced Rakshasa chose the wrong husband. You are a hundred times better than that Humble Class brat!”
His friends nodded in agreement.
Chai Shao's gaze looked at the grandstand where the Li family was, and the corners of his mouth curled into a cold smile.
He couldn't wait to start this combat examination so that he could prove himself with his strength and make Li Yuan and Li Xiu Ning regret their choice.
"Princess Ruyi has arrived ~~"
At this moment, the eunuch's singing sounded from the grandstand.
The whole place was in an uproar. The young candidates and the princes on the grandstand were excited. Their gazes gathered on the most honorable seat in the middle of the platform.
Behind the beaded curtain, a young and noble girl, surrounded by palace maids, elegantly appeared in front of everyone.
"Princess Ruyi…"
"I didn't expect Princess Ruyi to come to watch the test. It's a pity that the curtain is blocking her, so I can't see her.”
"Of the three beauties of Luoyang, Princess Ruyi is ranked first.”
"That Princess Ruyi usually lives in seclusion and rarely leaves the palace. Why would she come to watch the combat examination today?”
Outside and inside the school grounds, there were waves of discussions, it was extremely noisy.
The general in charge of the combat examination came to protect his son. He hurriedly went forward and cupped his hands across the bead curtain."This official is here to protect my son.”
"No need for formalities, General. I'm just here to watch the show. You can continue hosting the combat examination.”
From behind the beaded curtain, an indifferent and gentle voice sounded. It was gentle, but it also contained the majesty of the royal family.
"Yes." Lai Hu 'er bowed and got up to leave.
"Wait!" Yang Ruyi suddenly shouted.
"Your Highness, do you have any other orders?"
Yang Ruyi looked at the Drill Ground and said,"I came here specifically to see that Yang Zhao. Which one is it?”
Lai Hu 'er was stunned as he looked at the noble girl behind the bead curtain in surprise.
He had never expected that Princess Ruyi, who rarely left the palace once every few months, would come to the drill ground just to see the son-in-law of the Tang Public House.
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