Want to win the palace fight? Better to be crazy than to be idiotic!

In the deep summer, the Imperial Garden is picturesque, with lush greenery and blooming flowers everywhere.

If a concubine came here to cool off, she would bring an ice jar and put some fruits soaked in cold water, and sit alone in the pavilion. It would be a beautiful scene with "gauze kitchen, rattan mat, jade lady with silk fan and light satin".

However, the sun was shining brightly, and the concubines who really wanted to enjoy the cool air had already returned to the shade of the palace to rest. If anyone pretended to enjoy the scenery in the imperial garden and acted like the years were peaceful, it was either because he was a literary youth or he wanted to attract attention.

There was no such idle person in the back garden, so in the huge imperial garden, except for Concubine Wang who was practicing splits, there was no one else.

"Master, you've already passed the talent show, why are you still practicing the splits?"

The maid Xiuzhe standing by the side held a basin of silk towel soaked in ice water. When Wang Guiren's forehead was slightly sweaty, she gently wiped Wang Guiren's forehead with the silk towel.

"If the master and his wife knew, they would scold the master for delving into evil ways!"

"You have followed me for many years, and you are the only one who knows what I have done in the palace. As long as you don't say too much, how can the master and the mistress know?"

Wang Qian replied indifferently, dived into the ground again, and did a perfect split.

Xiuzhe's eyebrows are very special, naturally thick and straight. When he shows a little grievance, his eyebrows become "囧" (embarrassing): "But even though splits are my master's special skill, I don't know if His Majesty likes to see it! My master entered the palace to gain His Majesty's favor and bring honor to the family, not to become a juggler..."

"There is more than one way to get promoted. When I went to pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine today, I saw that most of the people in the back garden were very motivated. My mother's family is mediocre and has not made any great contributions to the country. If I create a conflict of interest with them at this time, I may not be able to gain any benefit."

Wang Qian lay on the ground, lowering her waist even more. Her body twisted so much that it seemed soft and boneless, like a white ribbon hanging on the ground.

"But, there are more ways to bring glory to the whole family than just getting the emperor's favor. In ancient times, Empress Wu appointed a female prime minister, and now there is Liu Ronghua with extraordinary knowledge and achievements outside the domain. As long as I master one thing, who knows if I won't get what I want."

Xiuzhe knew that his master had been stubborn since before he entered the palace, and was determined not to turn back until he hit a wall. So he could only sigh and continue to wipe the sweat from Wang Qian's forehead.

Xiuzhe had advised her before. In her opinion, her master was just doing useless work. The young lady was like this when she was in the mansion. She didn't like the music, chess, calligraphy and painting that officials' women should learn, nor did she like the singing, dancing and opera that ordinary girls preferred. She just liked to study things like abacus, law, running and script killing, which men might not be able to learn. It really gave the master and the lady a headache.

I originally thought that the young lady would only be interested in these things for a short time and would give up after getting bored. However, I didn't expect that she might be a genius with unique skills and actually persisted in all these hobbies. Among them, the one she persisted in the longest was the splits.

This emperor was crazy and said that ordinary beauty pageants were boring and he wanted to see something new. Empress Xian also indulged him, which made the unprecedented beauty pageant possible. The girls from each family showed off their unique skills to get a chance to stand out. If not for this, Wang Qian would probably not be able to enter the back garden, nor could she get the position of noble by doing splits.

Although many old-school palace ladies and ministers did not understand the emperor's move, Wang Qian thought it was a good thing that the emperor improved the selection rules. Otherwise, how could there be a hundred flowers blooming and a hundred schools of thought contending? How could the world know that women's vitality is magnificent and far beyond the trivialities of the boudoir?

Although the emperor has not yet shown favor to Wang Qian, she believes that an emperor who can select women in this way is not a vulgar person with the same ideas as ordinary people.

One day, she will surely win the emperor's favor with her amazing skills.

Thinking of this, Wang Qian smiled slightly and raised her head. Xiuzhe hurried forward to wipe the sweat off her face, but she didn't expect Wang Qian's eyes to be firm and her spirit was stronger than before. She was dazzled by the sight and couldn't open her eyes for a while. She had to put on sunglasses and wipe Wang Qian's sweat off her face.

"The master is in high spirits. Compared with him, all the colorful flowers in the imperial garden pale in comparison."

Xiuzhe held on to his sunglasses, which were one size larger than his own, fearing that they would accidentally fall off and that he would be hurt by the dazzling light from his master.

"Stop making trouble, you just know how to make me happy." Wang Qian stood up with a smile, concealed her radiance, took the robe handed to her by Xiuzhe and wiped her hands, "Let's go back to Lifang Courtyard."

Xiuzhe took Wang Qian's hand and walked a few steps before being stopped by a tall and strong middle-aged man:

"Girl, stay."

Xiu Ze was startled, and immediately protected Wang Qian behind him, and asked in a stern voice: "Who are you? Why are you spying on the master in the dark!"

The man was wearing a dark robe with only a few stitches of wild goose patterns embroidered on it, looking clean and neat.

He had a square face and upright eyes. Wang Qian didn't think he was a bad person, so she bowed and said, "I am from the back garden and it is not appropriate for me to come into contact with outsiders. No matter who you are, please don't make it public. I will leave immediately."

"No, wait, girl, you misunderstood!"

The man saw Wang Qian and her maid turning around and leaving, and hurriedly stopped them and explained,

"I'm no longer in the system. My identity badge has been taken away. The only connection I have with the system is the pension I get every year and my useless apprentice Han She who always sends me warmth. Strictly speaking, I'm just a gangster."

"Since you are an outsider, it is even more inappropriate for me to meet you. Please don't stop me."

Wang Qian stared at him and threatened him word by word.

"Otherwise, I will report the truth to the guard and have him punish you for trespassing into the royal city!"

The man looked helpless, and seeing Wang Qian's righteous expression, he didn't know what to say.

It was Xiuzhe who reacted first. He opened his mouth in shock and nearly dislocated his jaw:

"Master, Master, Master, Master! He said that his disciple is the best member of the Dagu team, the personal guard of the current emperor, and the best master of the ancient dynasty - Han She!"

Xiu Ze called out a series of names, and Wang Qian realized the absurdity of her words and actions. If this man was really Han She's master, then there was no guard in the palace who could capture him.

However, the man seemed to be unaware of the apprentice he had taught. He rolled his eyes in confusion and asked after a while, "I only have one apprentice, Han She. Who are those people you just mentioned?"

"..."

Wang Qian didn't know how to explain it to him.

"Well, anyway, girl, you should be wary of me. I know I shouldn't watch you do the splits, but I just happened to pass by and saw it. Really, believe me!"

Seeing that Wang Qian was still alert, the man waved his hands eagerly. However, he might be good at martial arts, but he was not good at persuading others.

"I had originally closed my door and stopped accepting disciples, but just now I saw the girl's physique, it would be a pity not to practice martial arts! Han She, that bastard, spent half his life learning only half of my martial arts, I really don't know who to teach the other half to! Today, I saw that the girl has talent and potential, so I suddenly thought of accepting her as my disciple."

As the man spoke, his tone became more earnest, as if he was begging Wang Qian to agree to him.

"You said you wanted to teach me Kung Fu?" Wang Qian couldn't believe what she just heard and pointed at herself, "Me?"

The man nodded rapidly.

"this--"

"I'll take that as your agreement! See you at the bottom of the west corner building tonight at noon!"

The man was overjoyed and quickly stuffed a small card into Wang Qian's hand, then ran away like the wind.

Wang Qian didn't know how to react. She unfolded the card in her hand, which clearly read:

Li's products are bound to be top-notch! The mystery of boxing is as the old saying goes: "Mountains collapse and the earth cracks, and an inch of strength opens the sky!"

Signed: Master Daxu Niu

Xiuzhe leaned over to look and was speechless just like Wang Qian.

"master......"

Xiuzhe hesitated to speak, but finally spoke out what was in his heart.

"I think he's a charlatan..."