Female martial arts fanatics only love to fight, while men fight for their lives.

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Xiao Zhengdu actually saw him as well.

Although we were far apart, I could still imagine the expression on that person's face.

To be honest, he really didn't mean it. He didn't know that his younger brother, who had been in poor health since childhood, didn't take a good rest after returning from a long journey. Instead, he went straight to Lou Xiao.

He just heard that Lou Xiao shamelessly disliked her own calligraphy in front of the empress, and then was punished by the empress to return home to practice calligraphy, so he came here specifically to mock her.

Who would have thought that I would run into this madman like this? Now I can't explain myself.

Xiao Zhengdu seemed a little distressed and inexplicably relieved. Lou Xiao, who was a little faster than him, had no idea what he was thinking and just thought he was annoying.

"Miss Lou, why are you hurrying back to practice calligraphy? That's not something that can be accomplished overnight. His Majesty's birthday gift will be displayed in front of all the officials. If it's not well written, it will be a disgrace to His Majesty."

He was gloating over other people's misfortune.

Although his handwriting was not very good, he was just copying scriptures for His Majesty to see. His Majesty did not say anything, and no one else dared to say a word in front of him.

"Miss Lou, you'd better not think about asking Li Huaiqing to help you. No matter how flattering he is, he would not dare to commit the crime of deceiving the emperor."

Xiao Zhengdu was tall and had long legs, so he caught up with her in just a few strides. He lowered his head slightly to look at Lou Xiao's expression, wanting to see how angry she looked.

Lou Xiao was getting annoyed. This guy kept talking a lot. It had been a long time since she had touched a book.

Although she boasted in front of her senior sister that she wrote better than him, she really had no patience and confidence when it came to copying calligraphy.

Senior sister even wants to read the draft... Doesn't this expose the fact that she hasn't entered the study room since there was no supervision?

"No matter how good I am, my handwriting is better than yours." He pretended to be confident even though he was unsure. Lou Xiao rolled her eyes at him.

"Your Majesty picked up the manuscript. Oh, I thought it was practiced by one of your Majesty's princes or princesses. I can't bear to see it."

Only after she got angry did she reveal her true character. Ever since she left the village, she had been unconsciously acting reserved, an attitude she put on for outsiders to see.

I don't know if it's because the two of them were too close when they first met, and they communicated in the way that Lou Xiao was most familiar with - that is, they had a fight, and he couldn't beat her,

Lou Xiao unconsciously relaxed in front of him.

Xiao Zhengdu was very satisfied with the inexplicable familiarity between the two of them. He deliberately quarreled with her, "Then I want to see what Miss Lou can write - can you compare it with everyone else?

On the day of the birthday celebration, the old imperial scholar Hong was present. He has been fascinated by calligraphy and painting for many years and has studied them extensively. He will definitely be able to appreciate Miss Lou’s calligraphy.”

They both knew their own levels, but he insisted on saying that, which made Lou Xiao want to punch him a few times on the spot. His mean look meant he deserved a few punches.

As they were about to leave the palace, Lou Xiao suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at him expressionlessly.

Xiao Zhengdu was still smiling and looking forward to the show, but when she stared at him straight, his heart skipped a beat and he stopped walking, his heartbeat becoming a little erratic.

"What? Miss Lou... um"

Before he could finish his sentence, he was hit violently in the abdomen. Lou Xiao's punch came out of nowhere without any warning, and his body and breathing were exactly the same as usual, so Xiao Zhengdu did not expect it at all.

He bent down in pain and covered his abdomen. People around him swarmed over to support him, "Your Highness!! Your Highness - call the imperial physician!"

Lou Xiao took a step back to make room for them, and asked them to help. She raised her lips.

Ji Heng, who had been pretending to be dead behind, raised his eyes and saw Xiao Zhengdu being surrounded by people. He had no intention of going forward to help. He followed Lou Xiao and retreated, even hiding behind her, pretending to be obedient.

Xiao Zhengdu raised his head to stop the person who was shouting, "Shut up! The king and Miss Lou were just joking, why are you making such a fuss!"

"But Your Highness..."

Lou Xiao didn't use any heavy hands, just a little punishment, the pain would be gone after a while, Xiao Zhengdu stood up and clasped his fists towards Lou Xiao, forcing a smile,

"Thank you, Lord Zhenguogong, for showing mercy. I will remember this in my heart."

"Do you want to ask the imperial physician to take a look?" Lou Xiao said sarcastically, "Otherwise, if something happens to your body in the future..."

"The king is in very good health."

Xiao Zhengdu waved away the many servants who were anxious and worried, and glanced at Ji Heng, who was only half exposed behind her. He could imagine how she was laughing at him in her heart.

She would definitely tell Xiao Zhengze about this.

It wouldn't have mattered to him if he got humiliated by Lou Xiao, but he and Xiao Zhengze had always disliked each other, so it was something that bothered him if he knew about it and laughed at him.

Lou Xiao extended his hand and casually clasped his fists, saying with a smile, "Well, Your Highness King Youshan, see you another day."

Xiao Zhengdu watched her leave the palace and get on the carriage waiting for her at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. After Ji Heng and others saw her off, they turned back and were stopped when they passed by him.

"Ji Heng, is your Highness in good health?"

The greeting looked friendly but actually had bad intentions. Ji Heng lowered her head and said respectfully like all the other servants, "I have met His Highness Prince Youshan. You will know how my prince is doing if you go and see him."

Xiao Zhengdu straightened his clothes and said, "Alas, I was so busy with government affairs that I forgot to go to the city gate to welcome my brother. Will he blame me?"

Ji Heng secretly sneered in her heart. She didn't think Xiao Zhengdu would forget. He was just talking and would not go to greet her at all.

She couldn't say this, but a voice called her name, very familiar.

"Ji Heng, come here."

Xiao Zhengze was supported by someone and walked over slowly, just in time to see Ji Heng being embarrassed by Xiao Zhengdu.

"What's wrong with my royal brother? You bullied my people as soon as I returned to the palace, and you are so arrogant just because you got the position in front of His Majesty?"

The two brothers have been quarreling since they were young, you look down on me and I look down on you, but because they both grew up in front of the Queen, they can't really turn against each other.

Xiao Zhengze called Ji Heng to his side and asked in a low voice, "Tell me, what happened?"

After saying that, Xiao Zhengdu saw Ji Heng covering half of her face with her hand and whispering something in Xiao Zhengze's ear. He knew what she was going to say without having to guess.

Sure enough, Xiao Zhengze smiled a little, looking up at him without hesitation. After Ji Heng finished speaking, he laughed even more happily.

"It turns out that he was beaten and felt resentful."

He thought he and Lou Xiao were getting along well and were very affectionate with each other, but he knew she wouldn't have any thoughts about this guy.

Xiao Zhengdu said calmly, "It is common for martial artists to make friends through martial arts. Miss Lou and I had a great time meeting. I am really looking forward to meeting you again someday."

Knowing that he said this on purpose, Xiao Zhengze only believed himself and thought he was showing off, so he turned around and said,

"Let's go, Ji Heng, follow me back to the palace. I'm tired." He took one last look at Xiao Zhengdu and said meaningfully,

"It is not right to rob others of their belongings. It belongs to whomever it belongs."