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

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Lou Xiao didn't know the status of Wu'an Hou Lu Huan in the hearts of the men in Beijing.

She had heard many compliments about him, from an unhappy teenager to a great general and hero guarding the border. His life was probably the dream of many people.

He is regarded as an object of admiration by many people who are eager to succeed. As soon as they meet him, they feel overwhelmed and unable to control themselves.

Lou Xiao was also very curious about what he looked like, so she lifted the carriage curtain a little and stretched her head out to take a look, regardless of her image.

Jiubai whispered beside her, "Miss...Miss, this is against the rules..."

Where is your usual attitude in front of strangers? There are many officials and servants watching you on the road outside.

Lou Xiao thought about it and put away her curiosity.

Jiubai knelt down and carefully adjusted her clothes, fearing that something might go wrong.

Lou Xiao picked up the snacks on the small table in the carriage and said as he ate them, "He can guard the border and kill countless enemies. He must be an experienced and skilled person. If I could have a fight with him..."

She had fought the secret guards in the palace in the same way, and now she had to fight a tough general. Who knew what kind of moves she would face?

I was thinking about when and why to fight him, and the more I thought about it, the more excited I became.

Jiubai stared at her while she ate, and also tried to prevent her from drinking too much water and causing trouble. "Miss, why are you still thinking about fighting now that you have entered the capital? He is a famous young general, not a martial artist in the Jianghu."

When Jiubai was learning the rules in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, he also heard a lot of stories about the noble families.

Even though Lou Xiao holds a high position now, he is a very casual person. The real nobles in the capital are all very reserved and would never act casually.

"Martial artists should practice more, otherwise how can they improve? What can they learn just by practicing in the martial arts field?" Lou Xiao's master is a firm "practitioner" person.

When she was still young, she would go around looking for friends to challenge and spar with. Her martial arts skills were improved step by step through training with her opponents.

Although Lou Xiao had been lying in bed for a long time after her master passed away, she couldn't help but be eager to try when she met a potential master.

Unfortunately, it was impossible today. She raised her sleeves and looked at the heavy clothes. She listened to the hooves of the military horses outside the carriage. The little servant could not hide her excitement.

Reporting to Lou Xiao in a low voice, "Sir! He! He's coming!"

"Yes." The position given to her by her senior sister was respectful enough. Apart from her senior sister, there was almost no one in the court who could make her bow down to him.

But Marquis Wu'an was not bad either. The great hero was walking towards her, and she couldn't just sit quietly in the carriage, waiting for the other party's greetings without moving.

So Jiubai helped him get off the carriage and stood still. Just then he heard the sound of horse hooves.

Lou Xiao looked up and saw a group of people marching in neat steps, standing in front of her.

The soldiers were in high spirits and in good order.

The leader was dressed in fine clothes and rode a horse. He was the only one who could ride a horse on the main road to the palace in Beijing.

Before Lou Xiao could see his facial features clearly, she could already feel his strong gaze on her. It was the hunter-like gaze that a warrior possessed.

When assessing the opponent's strength, Lou Xiao felt the fighting spirit that was all too familiar to her and that could cause her body to tremble.

When the other party dismounted swiftly and walked towards her, Lou Xiao couldn't help but take a step forward, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised and her eyes shining, as if she couldn't wait any longer.

People not far away were secretly watching what was happening here.

When the Marquis of Wu'an, who had won the title with his great military achievements, met the empty-handed Duke of Zhenguo, who suddenly emerged from the common people and had no background or achievements,

And he still had to bow to her, what an ironic situation?

I don’t believe that Wu’an Marquis Lu Huan will admit defeat.

However, Lu Huan dismounted and strode forward, his robes fluttering in the wind, his impetuous manner very much like a warrior. When he arrived in front of her, he bowed his head and clasped his fists in salute.

Without any reluctance, he said, "Lu Huan from Wu'an Marquis's Mansion greets the Duke of Zhenguo!"

The sound is as sonorous and powerful as the collision of metal and stone.

He is the real man that Lou Xiao admires.

"Marquis Wu'an has returned from the Northern Desert. The journey was long and you must have worked hard. Your Majesty has mentioned you to me many times. I see you today and you are indeed extraordinary."

Lou Xiao smiled and praised, "He is truly a talented general. I could tell he was different the moment we met."

"I am unworthy of your kindness, Your Majesty." Lu Huan straightened up and looked at her. The two of them locked eyes with each other, and magically saw a similar aura in each other.

Lu Huan heard while he was on the road that an illegitimate daughter had come to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and ascended to the throne of the Duke. The reason why he went from being despised by His Majesty to being favored by her was all because of her.

Maybe no one in the capital dared to say anything, but what people said outside was very unpleasant.

They all said that this woman's origin was unknown, and she had some mediocre skills, and some sweet talk and shameful tricks.

He coaxed himself into the position of Duke of Zhenguo and took it for granted. He really thinks he is a dish.

Lu Huan had no source of information in Beijing, so he mostly heard about it from others.

The military was most afraid of incompetent people getting promoted, and most of the people he knew had some negative comments about her, and their words were full of contempt.

But now that he had seen him, he knew that this person was not as the rumors said.

Even if she gave up her good looks, she would definitely not be a "three-legged cat" in kung fu.

"The Duke of Zhenguo is also an extraordinary person. I have noticed that you are very different from what others say." They both sensed each other's friendliness, and Lu Huan extended his hand as an invitation to walk with her. "No wonder His Majesty loves him so much."

Lu Huan has a darker complexion, sharp eyebrows, and sharp facial features.

Especially his eyes, like those of a wolf or an eagle, are so captivating that people are captivated at first sight and cannot pay attention to anything else.

Lou Xiao had never been out since she came to the capital, and she didn't know what other people were saying about her. She asked curiously,

"What did people say about me?"

If Li Huaiqing was asked this question, he might have avoided the topic and embellished it.

However, Lu Huan was different. He felt there was no need to hide anything from her because she didn't look like she would care about other people's opinions.

Then he told the truth, "I don't know what you did to steal the position of the Duke of Zhenguo."

"Steal?" Lou Xiao couldn't help laughing, gathering his sleeves and shaking his head, "Who are you speaking up for, Lou Hong or... the former Duke of Zhenguo?"

Everyone had guesses as to why the former Duke of Zhenguo died suddenly, but it was never explained.

As a result, the Lou family lost the emperor's favor, and Lou Hong's request for a title was rejected by His Majesty. The position of Duke of Zhenguo remained vacant for a long time.

If it wasn't her, it wouldn't be anyone else.

"They are just idle people who are gossiping and can't stand seeing others doing well." He has seen a lot in his life and said with a lot of experience, "The better your life, the more jealous others will be and the more they will make up stories. No need to pay attention to them."

"Indeed." Seeing him deliberately slow down his pace and take a small step behind her, Lou Xiao looked him over again.

He asked with interest, "Who is your teacher? Do you have any common weapons? I think you are quite good at martial arts, would you like to compete with me when you have time?"