NOVPUB"I forfeit!"
Ah?
Ji Ningxuan's statement instantly ignited the entire venue!
What?
The Ji Ningxuan who represented the Great Xia Royal Family in thempetition actually announced a forfeit?
Ji Ningxuan and Yu Linglong were both the absolute first place in their respective groups, and now, without even fighting the final battle, she forfeits?
"Empress, are you serious? You must think this over carefully!" Hou Tianji, who was on the presidential platform, instantlyuldn't sit still, his body swiftly moving to Ji Ningxuan's side, imploring her in a fluster.
At that moment, Hou Tianji wanted to reach out and grab Ji Ningxuan's wrist, but he was wary of her special status and dared not touch her body.
But he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, "Young Miss Ji, today's battle between you and Commander Yu represents the Royal Family! If you forfeit just like that, how will you explain it to the Emperor? This will be damaging the royal family's dignity!"
Hou Tianjiuld even imagine the Emperor's expression while watching the live broadcast on the screen.
The noble Empress, the Jade Pool Saintess, the Prime Minister Manor's jewel, just forfeited like this!
Is this the royal family bowing down to Yu Linglong?
"Elder Hou! You worry too much… I will naturally explain to the Emperor," Ji Ningxuan said with a slight smile, "Moreover, if Elder Hou thinks about it carefully, perhaps forfeiting is my best choice, isn't it?"
"Think about it! Since I represent the royal family, what significance is there in winning? Just to show off that the royal side has a strong champion and can deter everyone? If that's the effect, then the groupmpetition earlier, as well as my match with Gu Changsheng, should have already achieved it! On the other hand, if Intinue tompete against Yu Linglong, no matter win or lose, it would not result in the best oume!"
"If I, representing the Royal Family, win, then I would be blocking the path of those strongmpetitors in the Military Martial, which would make people in the Great Xia Military feel like they have little chance, or that even if there is a chance, it would be suppressed by the Royal Family. Losing would be even worse, then it would truly be a loss of face for the royal family!"
Ofurse, the most crucial aspect was that Ji Ningxuannsidered Ye Fan's intention to declare Yu Linglong as the champion. She had to give face to her future man.
It must be said that as the Jade Pool Saintess and the Prime Minister Manor's jewel, when Ji Ningxuan was not blinded by love, her thinking was extremely clear. With these reasons laid out, even Hou Tianji found himself momentarily at a loss for words.
It wasn't that Hou Tianji didn't want to retort, but he felt… that Ji Ningxuan was too right…
"Ms. Ji Ningxuan, do younfirm forfeiting thismpetition?" The judges, after glancing at Hou Tianji several times and not receiving a clear indication,uld only proceed with the process and braced themselves tonfirm with Ji Ningxuan.
"Infirm the forfeit!"
Ji Ningxuan spoke again to reassert her forfeit!
Such explosive news made the entire venue boil over!
"Damn it! Are they grinding our faces into the ground like this? Forfeiting at this time, forfeit your sister!"
"I placed bets in the arena, waiting to see the drama between these two women unfold? And suddenly, they're not fighting?"
"Aiya, let's disperse, this is something decided between the sheets, probably arranged in advance!"
The crowd was in an uproar, and some troublemakers wanted to create a scene, "This isn't fair… Isn't this bullying the honest folks?"
But after just a few shouts, they were immediately suppressed.
The forfeit was the same principle as Ye Fan's surrender earlier; it wasmpletely within the rules, so why can't she forfeit?
Although everyone felt intellectually crushed and were extremely irritated, theyuld only bear with it!
"I now declare, the final champion of thempetition is Yu Linglong!"
After discussing for a while on the judges' stand, they announced the final result.
...
In the Capital, within the royal family's residence, Ji Yuchen's quarters!
Ji Yuchen and his chief steward Hong Hai watched the live broadcast on the screen, a faint smile appearing at therners of their mouths. From what theyuld see of Ji Ningxuan's performance so far, his plan had likely already succeeded by a large margin!
Arding to intelligence, Ji Ningxuan and Ye Fan had already hugged and kissed, but hadn't taken the final step.
If necessary, should he help fan the flames?
Hehe!
Only to the outside world, it must seem like this Emperor has gone mad, repeatedly sending the Empress-to-be into the arms of another man, personally adorning oneself with a green hat!
But who knows that Emperor Ji Yuchen is actually a woman?
In this way, Ji Yuchen really had no other choice!
"Ah! Your Majesty, the Empress... She actually gave up her rights? Has she gone mad?" Chief Steward Hong Hai, seeing Ji Ningxuan relinquish her rights and Yu Linglong crowned as the champion on the screen, excitedly approached Ji Yuchen and said, "The Empress has been getting increasingly out of line lately. Arding to the information this old servant has received, the Empress and Ye Fan have grown quite close!"
Ji Yuchen's facial muscles twitched slightly as she thought darkly!
I know that better than you do. Their closeness is orchestrated by none other than this Emperor. Howuld I not be aware of it?
But ofurse, Ji Yuchenuldn't say that aloud!
After all, the secret of her being a woman is known only to herself and her mother—it absolutely cannot be exposed!
"Why the panic! Ning Xuan's choice to forfeit is the mostrrect decision because winning or losing... neither is the best oume," Ji Yuchen said with a slight smile, her eyes on Ye Fan on the screen.
Hmph!
This guy really does have some skill!
Ning Xuan, as the Jade Pool Saintess and the precious daughter of the Prime Minister Manor, with such a noble status, has been charmed to the point of bursting into bloom by Ye Fan.
Now, this Emperor is indeed very curious about what kind of tricks Xiao Potian truly has?
Perhaps, I should disguise myself and quietly observe Xiao Potian, to see what magical qualities this fellow possesses?
The seed of curiosity, like a mandrake, once planted in the heart, willntinually take root and sprout, growing more and more vigorous.
Thinking of the things thatuld happen after an accidental eunter with Ye Fan, Ji Yuchen's heart starts pounding fiercely.
"Hong Hai, investigate when Ye Fan and his party are departing for the Northwest! When the timemes, make arrangements. I want to meet him in person!"
These words from Ji Yuchen instantly caused Hong Hai to explode, "Ah? Your Majesty, are you planning to escape the palace... This is not advisable... Prince Jin is still..."
"Shh! You know, and that's enough. Don't tell anyone about this!" Ji Yuchen's eyes lingered on Ye Fan with a mischievous smile, "Stinky man, when the timemes, even this Emperor will be at your disposal, so taking a little interest beforehand isn't too much, is it?"
...
Achoo!
In Guangcheng, within the Vermilion Bird Camp, right after seeing Yu Linglong crowned champion of today's Military Martial drills, Ye Fan, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly sneezed!
Has someone taken a fancy to me?
Could it be Sister Wan in the Flower Capital, or do Xueying and the others miss me?
Ye Fan had no idea that, in fact, the one thinking of him was none other than the current Emperor Ji Yuchen!
"Sister Linglong,ngratulations!"
While Ye Fan was still in a daze, Ji Ningxuan and Yu Linglong approached him from either side, each taking one of his arms!
The one offeringngratulations was naturally Ji Ningxuan, with a full-faced smile, as refreshing as a spring breeze!
But at this moment, Yu Linglonguldn't feel happy at all, "Young Miss Ji... Let's find a place and fight it out, shall we?"
What?
Yu Linglong's statement instantly numbed Ye Fan!
But what dumbfounded Ye Fan even more was that Ji Ningxuan actually agreed, "Let's go, let's have a fight!"
Listening to the two ladies'nversation, Wang Fugui and Guo Li felt their heads grow heavy with worry, "Old Wang, didn't you say there's a delicious hotpot place? Let's go, let's go eat hotpot!"
In this Asura Field, no oneuld help the boss, he'd have to settle things himself...
