Volume 1: Phoenix Nirvana, Reborn from the Flames Chapter 19: Betting on Martial Arts

  It's better to call out the name of Qing Ge, and the murmurs around her started again. "Ah... So she is indeed that Mu Qing Ge who was divorced by the Crown Prince..."

  "It's really unbelievable, I heard that he went to seek death by crashing into a wall himself. How could the Mu family produce such a useless descendant..."

  Hehe, Qing Ge smiled lightly in her heart, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at the faint sunlight streaming through the window. Her lips curled up slightly, and with a hint of a smile, she shook her head slowly and said, "How boring, each and every one of you keeps saying I'll die by crashing into the wall. Tell me, have you seen it? If I really did crash into the wall and kill myself, would I still be standing here today?"

  Her voice was faint and light, floating in the air with an inexplicable sense of oppression, making everyone who heard her feel that she had lightly spoken out the true essence of the matter.

  Rather than seeing Qing Song's usual flustered appearance, she seemed calm and collected, but her heart was still uncertain. According to past experiences, Qing Song would have been reduced to tears by now, looking like a complete mess. So why was she counterattacking with such confidence today? Her face shone with a soft glow, like a pearl, and even she couldn't help but admire it. But in her heart, she seethed with jealousy, "You're standing here today, how impressive. It's only because you didn't get killed, that's why you can still stand here. You're just a second-hand good, a discarded wife, and yet you have the nerve to show your face on the streets!"

  Qing Ge's lips slowly curved into a cold and elegant arc, her entire being radiating nobility and refinement in the golden light. It was as if she had given birth to an intangible aura of elegance amidst the bustling trading hall. "Miss Ning, I'd like to ask you, which law of Dayong stipulates that a divorced woman is not allowed to go out on the streets? Is it the criminal code, national law, or family rules? Or are you saying, Miss Ning, that you can override Emperor Dayong and the laws, dictating that divorced women cannot go out on the streets?"

  Every word was powerful and clear, Qing Ge's eyes stared straight at Ning Ke Yun, with an unhidden aura of pressure, waiting for her answer. The kind of prestige that comes from being in a high position for a long time, and the kind of charisma that only a commander can have, emanated from her body, causing everyone to look at her sideways and be shocked. What a good descendant of the Mu family, worthy of being a descendant of the war god's Mu family, this kind of magnificence, which of the young ladies in the capital had they not seen before?

  Rather than having a long face with sweat beads falling down, this...this Clear Song, how did she bring up the matter to the extent of involving Your Majesty and national law? Indeed, there is no law that says a divorced woman cannot go out on the street...This makes it difficult for her to respond...

  There's no other way, since I couldn't convince Murong Qingge, then I must get Xue Ying to ask the questions she wants to ask. She picked up her handkerchief and wiped away the sweat on her forehead, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "Regardless of whether it was me who said it or not, in short... you came to Han Yun Xuan today to find the Crown Prince's son, didn't you?!" This sentence, which had been stuttered out at first, was now spoken in one smooth breath.

  A sharp glint flashed in her clear eyes, this was probably the main reason why Ning Ke Yun came to provoke her. What did she want to ask? Was it for herself or for someone else with ulterior motives?

  However, it's none of anyone else's business. Qing Ge's eyes sparkled faintly as she said, "What if I am? What if I'm not? Do I need your permission to find the Crown Prince? Ning Xun, Miss!"

  When she heard Qing Ge's words, Ning Ke couldn't help but feel a strange excitement in her eyes, and she burst out laughing. Her expression changed from being covered in sweat to a triumphant arc as she pointed at Qing Ge, "I knew it! I knew you were here for the Crown Prince's son! I just knew it!" She said as she walked up the stairs, "Just wait and see, Qing Ge!"

  Her eyes seemed to hold a hint of otherness, and it appeared that someone else had asked the question. Ning Ke Yun had taken her words out of context in an extremely abnormal way. These young ladies, did they have nothing better to do with their lives? Qing Ge thought about her past life, at this age she had already experienced the smoke and fire of war, and she couldn't understand how deep-seated these people's boredom was. Watching others make fools of themselves, and bullying those weaker than them, was their source of entertainment.

  After a moment's concentration, Qing Song strode purposefully towards the trading floor, still prioritizing her official business.

  The onlookers, having had their fill of the commotion, returned to their seats and resumed their discussions and deliberations. The hall, which had been quiet for a moment, was once again filled with the hum of voices.

  Rather than cloud, she quickly walked up with her skirt flying, a long face with an uncontrollable joy, just now Xue Ying let her come down to investigate whether Mu Qing Ge was coming to find the Crown Prince's palace, now this result, it will definitely be fun to watch later.

  She ran to the front of the pavilion, suddenly stopped in her tracks, stood still and adjusted her clothes, thinking to herself: There might be the Crown Prince's son inside, although she couldn't compare to Xueying in any way. But if she was lucky enough to catch the eye of the Crown Prince's son and become his concubine, that wouldn't be bad either. The Crown Prince was one of the two men that women from Da Yong most wanted to marry.

  After tidying up, Ning Ke Yun walked in calmly and elegantly. The large private room was decorated luxuriously, with the entire space based on a gold and red color scheme. Every decoration and setting was exquisite and beautiful, making it clear that only wealthy or noble people could afford to book this place.

  Three people sat at a small table by the window, one in white robes with a warm face and thoughtful eyes, who was none other than the Emperor's eldest grandson, Yu Chen. One had clear eyebrows and smiling eyes, which was Zhao Xi Yi. And there was another person whose body was filled with bookish aura, naturally it was He Xue Ying.

  She curtsied with a gentle smile, using what she thought was her sweetest voice to greet him: "I've seen the Crown Prince." Her face was flushed with shyness, looking like a young girl in March thinking of spring.

  He slightly raised his eyelids, with a hint of warmth at the corner of his mouth, and said in a clear and gentle voice, "Let's dispense with formalities while we're outside."

  Zhao Xiyu glanced at Ning Keyun who walked in, his eyes like the moon, curved like a hook, with deep eye color containing his usual smile, and tossed the golden ingot in his hand.

  "Yichen, Mu Qingge is looking for you, do you want to go down and take a look?"

  Ning Ke Yun is a close friend of He Xueying's, and everyone with half a brain can see that what just happened downstairs was all about testing Mu Qingge. The four people present are all aware of this, but Yi Chen's attitude is somewhat strange, his eyes always hiding deep fog, with an unreadable emotion, not speaking to comfort He Xueying or scolding Mu Qingge. Could it be that he has feelings for Mu Qingge... Hmm... If Mu Qingge had always been like this today, it would be hard not to have feelings for her... But there is one person who might be... Zhao Xi Yi smiled lightly as he gazed at He Xueying.

  He Xueying's calm face was now barely holding up, her eyes filled with anger. She had heard Ke Yun's question earlier. You dare to come to "Han Yun Xuan" to find Ye Chen? Don't you know whose territory this is? Everyone in the capital knows that the real master of Han Yun Xuan is the He family. Since you've delivered yourself to my doorstep, today you will definitely regret coming out this time.

  He Xueying's face sank, and she said to Ning Ke Yun, "You come over..." Then she whispered something in Ning Ke Yun's ear.

  Ning Ke Yun's face gradually lit up, and her eyes shone with excitement. She knew that Xue Ying wouldn't let Mu Qing Ge off the hook, and today she would make her lose face! After hearing this, she immediately turned around and left the private room, hurrying to the back courtyard management department in quick steps.

  Just as Qing Ge was about to take out the jade pendant for appraisal, a clear and crisp bell sound came from the hall. Two young servants removed the table and chairs from the high platform, and a middle-aged steward stood on the high platform, loudly saying: "Everyone knows that Han Yun Xuan holds a gathering of friends every 15th of each month. The content of this month's gathering is as follows: Betting on martial arts! Please prepare yourselves, the betting on martial arts is about to begin!"

  As soon as the words fell, the whole venue was in an uproar, with everyone discussing and asking questions loudly.

  "Guanshi, according to previous news, today's Han Yunxuan was supposed to be a Treasure Gathering Meeting, how did it suddenly change its content..."

  A middle-aged steward bowed his hands, with a calm and composed expression, replied: "Today, the Han Yun Xuan hopes to bring everyone a surprise, change the gathering content, hope that everyone can have fun in this martial arts betting, and there is one thing, I think everyone will be happy. This time, the banker of our martial arts betting is the number one talented woman of Da Yong, He Xueying!"

  Congratulations Xueying!

  Everyone was shocked, they were all wealthy and powerful figures, how could they not know who He Xueying was? Her illustrious family background, outstanding appearance, and exceptional talent made her the dream lover of every man. If they could win her heart through a wager, with the help of the Right Chancellor's power, it would be worth more than any amount of money!

  Moreover, the Crown Prince is also here, and Mu Qingge, who was previously divorced, is also present. He Xiangjun has a crush on the Crown Prince, and this strange relationship between the three of them exudes a strong aura of gossip. It's likely that changing the party content this time was also suggested by He Xiangjun.

  The scene suddenly changed from a murmur of discontent to a chorus of support, with an atmosphere even more enthusiastic than at the beginning.

  Standing behind the crowd, Qing Ge's face was expressionless as she gazed at everything in front of her. She didn't know what this "Han Yun Xuan" gathering was about, but if it meant fighting, then so be it. As long as she could be Jade, that was all that mattered.

  Suddenly, she felt that someone's gaze was fixed on her body, which was absolutely not a kind gaze. She slightly raised her head and shot a glance in the direction of the approaching person.

  On the second floor, a woman in a light-colored long dress, dressed elegantly and simply, with a beautiful face, was staring at herself. Her eyes hid an unspoken resentment. Qing Ge suddenly understood that Ning Ke Yun must have been fighting for her. If she wasn't mistaken, she was tonight's hostess, He Xueying, and the object of her attention was herself. That naked gaze was clearly a challenge!

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