The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

The banquets in the palace were always grand and luxurious, and this time was no exception. The whole palace was decorated with lights and colors, and the garden was decorated like a fairyland. Exquisite lanterns were hung on the branches, and the soft candlelight swayed in the breeze, reflecting colorful lights and shadows. The flowers in the flowerbed were carefully trimmed and exuded charming fragrance.

The path from the hall to the garden was covered with a gorgeous red carpet, and servants in neat clothes stood on both sides, respectfully welcoming every guest. Guests arrived one after another, and the dignitaries were dressed in gorgeous silk clothes and exquisite jewelry, all of them radiant. The ladies greeted each other and praised each other's clothes and jewelry, while the young men gathered together to talk about the latest current affairs or some romantic affairs.

Yun Yao was asked to attend the banquet. She didn't want to attract too much attention, but her beauty and unique temperament were like pearls in the dark, and it was hard to ignore. She was wearing a light blue long skirt. The material of the skirt was as soft as silk, and it fluttered gently as she walked, like flowing lake water. The skirt was embroidered with delicate silver patterns, like the twinkling stars in the night sky. Her hair was simply tied up, with only a white jade hairpin inserted, but it made her look more fresh and refined. Her face was as white as jade, and her eyes were bright and clear, as if they hid endless stars.

When she walked into the banquet venue, many people's eyes were attracted to her. Some young men began to chat with her, with confident smiles, trying to attract Yun Yao's attention with their grace and talent.

"This lady is really like a fairy from heaven. Would you be so kind as to have a drink with her?" A young man in brocade robe walked up to Yun Yao gracefully, holding a wine glass and said.

Yun Yao smiled politely and replied, "Thank you for your compliment, sir. I am not very good at drinking, so please forgive me."

Another young man was not to be outdone. He said, "Young lady is so beautiful, I think she must be well-read. I wonder what is your opinion on the latest popular poems?"

Yun Yao still maintained a polite attitude and responded: "I only know a little bit, I dare not show off in front of you."

There were also some entertainment programs at the banquet, including a martial arts competition, which was one of the traditional programs of the palace banquet, aiming to show the high martial arts of the palace guards and warriors, and also to add some entertainment atmosphere to the guests.

A spacious arena was built in the center of the venue, and the arena was surrounded by guests. Some young guards and warriors were already rubbing their hands, eager to try. They were wearing light martial arts uniforms, and their eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation.

Yun Yao stood in the crowd, looking at the guards and warriors who were about to go on stage to compete, and she was eager to try. She had learned some self-defense skills in modern times. Although they were different from the martial arts in this world, she felt that she could also go up and give it a try. This thought kept circling in her mind. She knew that this was a good opportunity to show her strength, and in this world, strength was an important factor in winning respect.

However, she also knew clearly that as a princess, if she went on stage to compete, it might cause some controversy. She looked at the people around her, and everyone's attention was focused on the ring, and no one seemed to notice her inner struggle.

At this time, a young guard had already walked onto the stage. He was tall and strong, with a long sword in his hand, looking very majestic. He saluted the guests below the stage with his fists clasped, and said loudly: "I am Li Qiang, the guard of the palace. Today I have the honor to demonstrate my martial arts in front of all the distinguished guests. Please give me your guidance."

There was applause and cheers from the audience. Then, another warrior walked onto the stage. He was relatively thin, but his eyes were very sharp, and he held a long stick in his hand. He bowed to Li Qiang and said, "I am Wang Wu, and I am here to ask for your advice."

After the competition began, the two quickly engaged in a fierce battle. Li Qiang wielded his long sword, the blade flashing, and each blow was powerful as he slashed at Wang Wu. Wang Wu flexibly used his long stick to block, his figure like a ghost, moving freely under the attack of the long sword. From time to time, he used the long stick to counterattack, and the long stick brought a gust of wind and approached Li Qiang.

The guests in the audience were so excited that they shouted loudly to cheer for the team they supported. Some guests shouted, "Li Qiang, come on!" Others shouted, "Wang Wu, you must win!"

Yun Yao was also attracted by this wonderful competition. She watched the two people on the stage with full concentration. She found that although the martial arts in this world were very different from modern self-defense techniques, they still had some similarities in some basic principles, such as the control of strength, the prediction of the opponent's attack, etc.

While watching the competition, Yun Yao's desire to compete on stage became stronger and stronger. She felt that if she could show her strength on this stage, not only would others look at her with new eyes, but she would also be able to establish her prestige in the palace. Moreover, she also wanted to test the results of her cultivation in this world through this competition.

Finally, after a fierce ideological struggle, Yun Yao decided to step onto the stage. Her move shocked the people around her. They all turned around and looked at her with surprised eyes. Some people whispered:

"What is this princess going to do? Is she going to compete on stage as well?"

"How can she, a woman, compete with those guards and warriors? This is too against the rules."

But Yun Yao was not affected by the discussions. She took firm steps and slowly walked onto the stage. She stood on the stage and looked at the people below calmly. At this time, the entire banquet venue became silent. Everyone was watching her, waiting for her next move.

Yun Yao bowed to the guests below the stage and said, "I am Yun Yao, and I would like to try my skills on this stage today. I hope you will not be offended."

Her voice was clear and melodious, echoing in the silent venue. The guests in the audience were stunned at first, and then showed expressions of curiosity and expectation. They wanted to see what kind of ability this princess had that she dared to compete on stage in such an occasion.

Yun Yao's opponent was a young guard. The guard looked down on Yun Yao because she was a woman. He felt that it was easy for him to deal with a woman, and he didn't want to do anything heavy to a woman in front of so many people to avoid gossip.

The guard saluted and said, "Your Highness, I'm sorry."

Yun Yao also returned the greeting and said, "Brother Guard, please show some mercy."

After the competition began, the guard took the lead in attacking, swinging his sword towards Yun Yao. His sword moves seemed fierce, but he was not actually using his full strength. Yun Yao dodged flexibly, using her agility to find opportunities to counterattack between the guards' attacks. Her body was as light as a swallow, easily avoiding the guards' sword moves.

The guard was surprised to see Yun Yao dodge his attack so easily. He started to take it seriously and increased the intensity of his attack. His sword moves became faster and more varied, and cold rays of light shot towards Yun Yao.

Yun Yao remained calm. While dodging, she carefully observed the guard's sword moves. She found that although the guard's swordsmanship seemed chaotic, there were actually certain rules to follow. After each attack, there would be a short pause, which was his flaw.

Suddenly, Yun Yao spotted an opening, turned sideways, and kicked the guard's wrist. The kick was so fast and accurate that the guard had no time to react. The sword in his hand flew out of his hand, drew an arc in the air, and then fell to the ground.

Yun Yao picked up the sword and put it against the guard's neck. The whole process was neat and tidy, and everyone in the audience was stunned. They didn't expect that this usually unpopular princess would have such amazing skills.

Suddenly, the entire banquet venue erupted in warm applause and cheers. The guests praised Yun Yao's martial arts skills, and some even stood up and applauded her.

Yun Yao's performance brought about some subtle changes in her status in the palace. The people became more respectful to her, and those who had originally despised her began to re-examine her. Her influence in the palace gradually increased, which also laid the foundation for her future development.

The author says:

Dear readers, in this chapter, I want to show Yun Yao's gradual emergence through the scene of the palace banquet. The banquet is a social occasion, but also a stage full of competition and self-expression. Yun Yao's performance on this stage is not only a reflection of her personal strength, but also a sign of her gradual adaptation and growth in this world. I hope that through such a plot setting, everyone can feel the charm and tenacity of the character Yun Yao. At the same time, the martial arts competition in this chapter is also a reference to traditional martial arts elements, and I hope to bring you some exciting reading experience. Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you will continue to like this story.