Appointing a General as a Concubine: Where Can General Xiao Escape?

Chapter 183: Dig a hole and jump out

Qi Yue saw this reaction as a tacit agreement. He held her hand, and the expression on his face changed from worry to anger in an instant.

"What did he do to you?"

Xiao Mo frowned and pulled her hand back, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes: "He was very good to me, and his eyes were swollen because of someone else."

She was afraid that he would continue to pester her, so she could only give a general idea.

After saying that, he walked around him and quickly walked in the direction Shen Yun left.

After just two steps, Shen Yun and Xu Renchuan came over from the corner together.

Qi Yue stood behind her, looking at her back meaningfully, half believing and half doubting what she had just said.

He stood there for a while with his eyes narrowed, and when Shen Yun and Xu Renchuan were about to walk up to Xiao Mo, he turned around and left silently.

Xu Renchuan walked up to Xiao Mo and knelt on one knee: "Ayun has already told me what happened. I would like to thank General Xiao for saving my life."

Xiao Mo was caught off guard by his kneeling action and quickly bent down to help him.

"You are an upright person. If you are imprisoned or sentenced to death for this kind of thing, it would be a great loss to Nan Yao.

It's rare that you can stick to your heart. After the princess's matter is resolved, I will ask the emperor to grant you two a marriage."

She looked at the two of them and folded Shen Yun and Xu Renchuan's hands together: "I feel relieved to leave Yun to someone like you."

Shen Yun lowered her head shyly, her face red all the way to her ears.

Xu Renchuan tightened his grip, wrapped Shen Yun's small hand in his palm, and looked at Xiao Mo with a firm gaze.

"Please rest assured, General. I will live up to your expectations and treat Ayun well for the rest of my life."

As he spoke, he looked at Shen Yun with expressive eyes.

Xiao Mo was touched by their feelings, and a smile of blessing appeared on the corner of her mouth from the bottom of her heart.

"Okay, let's go back first."

Shen Yun looked at Xu Renchuan with reluctance. Xiao Mo saw what she was thinking and smiled even more.

"Go, General Xu needs someone to take care of him."

Xu Renchuan and Shen Yun looked at each other and both bowed to Xiao Mo: "Thank you, Miss."

"Thank you, General."

Not long after they left, Qi Minxiu came out from another road.

Xiao Mo was walking back, and when she saw him coming, she subconsciously quickened her pace.

"Amo!" Qi Minxiu strode forward and hugged her gently.

Xiao Mo smiled and patted his back: "Why did you come out so soon?"

"We'll come out after we've discussed it."

"So, who were chosen?"

"Let's leave the palace first, and we'll talk while we walk."

The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked through the palace corridors and halls. When they passed the rockery, they startled Qi Yue, who was instructing his servants by the lake.

After he finished explaining what he had done, he walked outside the rockery and stared at the two figures walking away with cold eyes without blinking.

Three days later, the news about Princess Zhaoning's martial arts competition to find a husband spread throughout the imperial city, and countless people responded.

There were countless people who came to sign up, but Qi Minxiu, who was in charge of this matter, only selected fifty people he liked.

Among these people were businessmen, sons of court officials, and ordinary people.

On that day, Xiao Mo and Xu Renchuan were also invited to watch the competition.

She sat in the audience, facing Qi Yue and Qi Minxiu across the stage.

The two of them sat on the highest seat in place of the emperor and had absolute say in this martial arts competition.

Princess Zhaoning was afraid that the emperor was playing tricks on her, so she asked to watch the show together, and her seat was set on Xiao Mo's side.

With the sound of a drum, Princess Zhaoning's martial arts competition to win her husband officially began.

As expected by everyone, the first person to come on stage was the princess's sweetheart.

The person who competed against him in the first round was the second son of the Minister of Rites. It was said that he had been in love with the princess for a long time, but the princess had never given him a straight face.

Now that the emperor is holding a martial arts competition to win a bride, he naturally wants to compete.

It’s a pity that he valued literature over martial arts since he was a child, and he didn’t develop good martial arts skills, so he was soon eliminated.

The second person to come on stage was the son of the merchant Zhao. Compared with the second son of the Minister of Rites, he seemed less weak.

But he was no match for his opponent and was eliminated due to crossing the line after falling behind.

The third person to take over was the young son of the Minister of Justice.

Compared with the previous two, his martial arts skills are obviously much higher.

Princess Zhaoning sat in her seat and watched her lover defeat his opponents one after another, and she was so anxious that tears came to her eyes.

As a bystander, Xiao Mo was also moved by the indomitable people on the ring.

Regardless of how this person looks, his spirit is very admirable.

After two hours, he was knocked to the ground several times and had to struggle to stand up. His face was so bruised that his appearance could not be seen clearly.

Princess Zhaoning left her seat and wanted to go on stage to see him, but was stopped outside by the guards.

Xiao Mo looked at this scene with mixed feelings and began to doubt whether the idea she gave to the emperor was right or wrong.

How many people can you meet in your lifetime who are so sincere and devoted to you?

Xiao Mo was not the only one who was moved by their sincerity, because she clearly felt that the last few people who responded to the challenge were letting down their guard.

It seems that there are quite a lot of people who want to help the princess and this man get together.

Xiao Mo pursed her lips, looking nervous, staring at the two people on the field without blinking.

Because if the man defeats this opponent, there will only be one contestant left.

If the last person is willing to forgive him, he and the princess will be able to succeed.

Just as she was watching intently, a palace maid walked up behind her mysteriously.

"General Xiao, the Emperor invites you."

Xiao Mo turned to look at her in surprise and confusion: "The Emperor is looking for me at this time?"

The maid nodded affirmatively, bent down close to her, and continued in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "The emperor has summoned you urgently, general, please do not delay."

When Xiao Mo heard the palace maid say that it was an urgent summons, she thought it was some national event. Without thinking any more, she stood up and followed her.

Inside the main hall, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, staring at the door with a gloomy expression.

When Xiao Mo came, he immediately sat up and waved his hand seriously to indicate that she didn't need to be polite.

"You should have seen the result in the arena. I want you to immediately disguise yourself as a man, wear a mask, and replace the last contestant to defeat this person."

Xiao Mo was stunned for a moment, then frowned unconsciously: "Your Majesty wants me to participate in a martial arts competition? But I am a woman?"

"I didn't say I'd marry the princess to you. You just need to knock this guy off the stage for me."

It can be seen that the emperor is getting a little anxious.

He glanced at Xiao Mo coldly and said, "I will severely punish anyone who lets the opponent win in today's competition. I hope General Xiao will not follow in their footsteps."

Hearing this, Xiao Mo's heart skipped a beat.

Yes, he was the emperor. Although he did not show up to watch, there must have been someone specifically reporting to him about the situation on the ring.

People are all made of flesh and blood, and even outsiders were moved by the love between the princess and the man.

As a father, he only saw those who disobeyed his wishes, without thinking about why these people did so.

Maybe he is so hard-hearted because he didn't see it with his own eyes. If he was there, he would probably be soft-hearted.

The emperor was angry at Xiao Mo's hesitant look. He stood up and looked down at her with an oppressive feeling.

"If you dare to lose this battle, your family will be implicated."

Xiao Mo knew how important he was to this matter and did not dare to delay any longer. After agreeing, she left the hall to change her clothes.