" The Yang Zhao that Your Highness mentioned is…" Lai Hu 'er wanted to confirm that he hadn't heard wrongly.
"He's the son-in-law of Tang Duke Li Yuan." Yang Ruyi repeated.
Lai Hu 'er's heart trembled slightly, and he finally confirmed that he had not heard wrongly. However, a hint of confusion flashed across his eyes.
He had naturally heard of Yang Zhao's name before. Wasn't he the son-in-law of the Tang Duke, the husband of the Jade-faced Rakshasa from the Humble Class?
Although Yang Zhao's literary talent and calligraphy had recently become a hot topic in Luoyang, and Lai Hu 'er had more or less heard of it, he was a pure military general and had always looked down on those scholars who practiced literature and dance. Yang Zhao's poetry and calligraphy were not worth mentioning in his eyes.
Today's combat examination was a competition of martial arts. However, Princess Ruyi placed such importance on a poor son-in-law who was famous for his literary talent. This made Hu 'er puzzled.
"General, haven't I made myself clear enough?”Yang Ruyi's brows furrowed slightly, her tone displeased.
Lai Hu 'er came back to his senses and hurriedly shouted,"Qin Shubao, who is that Yang Zhao?”
"Replying to General, Yang Zhao hasn't reported yet.”Behind him, the majestic general with two maces on his waist cupped his hands and replied.
Lai Hu 'er's expression was displeased, and he turned around and said,""Replying to Your Highness, it's almost time to go, but that Yang Zhao hasn't reported yet.”
" Oh," Princess Ruyi replied and looked at the gate of the drill ground. Her eyes, which were like an icy lake, flickered with anticipation.
The drumming stopped abruptly, and the timing ended.
"Your Highness, that Yang Zhao hasn't arrived yet. He probably forfeited and doesn't dare to participate in the test. This subject asks Your Highness to allow this subject to take the test."”
"Wait a little longer!" Yang Ruyi said lightly.
Lai Hu 'er frowned and was quite dissatisfied with this Princess Ruyi. As a famous general of the Sui Dynasty, he had always enforced the law like a mountain and had strict military discipline. What he hated the most was not abiding by military discipline.
Yang Zhao had missed the timing. Luckily, this was only the combat examination. If he was in the army, he would have been beaten by him long ago.
" Your Highness, the combat examination is not child's play. The time has passed and cannot be delayed any longer. Your Highness, please…"
"I said, wait!"
Yang Ruyi didn't care about her son's reminder. Her tone was cold and unquestionable.
Lai Hu 'er's heart trembled. Even though he was unhappy, he did not dare to say another word. He was afraid that he would offend the emperor's most beloved princess.
Helplessly, Lai Hu 'er could only ask Qin Qiong to pass down the order to temporarily delay the start of the test.
"Old General, what is this Yang Zhao's background? Why is Princess Ruyi so protective of him?”Qin Qiong asked in a low voice.
"He's the son-in-law of the Tang family. He only knows how to write a few poems. I don't understand why Princess Ruyi values him so much.”
Lai Hu 'er's tone was somewhat disdainful, but he did not dare to raise his voice, afraid that Yang Ruyi would hear him.
" He's just a son-in-law from a poor family, and he's even a scholar. He actually has the guts to participate in the martial sciences. This person is really interesting…"
Qin Qiong had always liked to befriend heroes, and now he couldn't help but have some interest in this son-in-law of Tang Gong.
At the spectator seats.
The combat examination had not started for a long time, and the dukes and nobles who were waiting to watch the show were gradually beginning to feel dissatisfied.
"Brother Li, the time has passed, but your son-in-law hasn't come to report.”Gao Shilian asked suspiciously.
"I…I don't think so."
Li Yuan forced a smile, but he secretly raised his hand and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
He was also a bit worried that Yang Zhao would forfeit and not dare to report to the drill ground.
If the son-in-law of the Duke of Tang backed out at the last minute, Li Yuan would become the laughingstock of Luoyang after today.
"Dalang, did you remind your brother-in-law that the combat examination is today? Could it be that he remembered the date wrongly?”
Li Yuan lowered his voice and asked Li Jiancheng.
Li Jiancheng's lips twitched." This is such an important matter. It concerns his future. Does our Li family's reputation need anyone else to remind him?" If he can't even remember this, then I don't think he should participate in this combat examination.”
Li Yuan's brows furrowed into a line, and his fists gradually clenched. He turned his gaze to the gate of the drill ground.
Seconds and minutes passed, and in the blink of an eye, another 15 minutes had passed.
Li Xiu Ning had already quietly appeared on the drill ground. She found a corner to sit down and changed into a male outfit, not wanting others to recognize her.
"Strange, why isn't he here yet? Even if he's not familiar with Luoyang Road, he shouldn't be here yet, right…"
Li Xiu Ning muttered in her heart. She was puzzled and looked at the drill ground, searching for her husband's figure, but she still couldn't find him.
"Why aren't you testing? Who are you waiting for?”
"Just now, I heard from the brothers of the Dragon Martial Army that Princess Ruyi didn't call for the test, saying that she was waiting for that Yang Zhao.”
"Is it the son-in-law of Tang Gong? He had such a great reputation that Princess Ruyi would protect him so much.”
"That's true. However, he's a scholar. What martial arts can he have? I think he's most likely stage fright and doesn't dare to come.”
"If that's the case, Tang Gong will lose a lot of face.”
…
Li Xiu Ning heard the discussions of the people around her. Her face turned even more ashen as she looked at Princess Ruyi.
Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves could be heard.
A streak of red light passed through the gate like a raging flame and instantly stood on the Drill Ground.
There was an uproar inside and outside the school grounds. Everyone's gaze was attracted by the flowing fire.
Soon, they saw that it was not Flowing Fire, but a fiery red Ferghana Divine Steed.
On the back of the divine steed was a handsome youth in silver armor. He held his saber horizontally and stopped at the center of the drill ground.
Behind him, a beautiful girl in a snow-white dress was hugging the youth tightly.
The two of them were like dragons and phoenixes among men. They suddenly descended from the sky and appeared in front of everyone.
"Yang Zhao, Wugou, how could you…"
When Li Xiu Ning saw the two figures clearly, her expression suddenly changed, and an inexplicable anger immediately surged in her heart.
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