The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Yun Yao's outstanding performance in the competition was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in the palace. Her fame was like a spring breeze, spreading silently but unstoppably to every corner of the palace.

Servants were discussing this seemingly low-key and ordinary princess in every corner of the palace. In the past, they always looked down on Yun Yao, thinking that she was just a woman with no status and influence in the palace. But now, the situation has changed drastically. When the maids who were responsible for sweeping the courtyard passed by the yard where Yun Yao lived, their eyes were no longer cold and indifferent, but were replaced by a look of awe and curiosity. In the past, they just lowered their heads and hurried past, fearing that they would have any intersection with this unpopular princess and bring themselves trouble. But now, they began to stop their work and look towards Yun Yao's yard, hoping to have the honor of seeing this legendary princess.

Among them was a maid named Xiaoju, who was a simple-minded girl. She used to hear other maids whispering about Yunyao behind her back, saying how she was not liked by the prince and was like a transparent person in the palace. So Xiaoju also had a preconceived idea of Yunyao in her heart, and she would avoid Yunyao every time she saw her. However, after the competition in the ring, Xiaoju's opinion of Yunyao changed completely. She still remembered that day at the banquet, when Yunyao walked onto the ring, she was still wondering if this princess was crazy, how could a weak woman dare to compete with those guards in martial arts. But Yunyao's performance next shocked her. Every move of Yunyao was full of strength and agility, like a smart deer avoiding the hunter's pursuit, but able to give a fatal blow at the critical moment. Xiaoju's eyes were straight, she had never thought that a woman could have such a powerful skill. From then on, whenever Xiaoju had free time, she couldn't help but talk to the other maids about Yun Yao's heroic performance in the ring. Her eyes were full of admiration, as if Yun Yao had become a heroine in her mind.

The cooks who were busy in the kitchen also heard about Yun Yao's deeds. Chef Wang, who was in charge of cooking, was an old cook who had been in the palace for many years and was knowledgeable. He didn't have any special impression of Yun Yao at first, and only knew that she was one of the many wives and concubines of the prince. But when he heard that Yun Yao defeated the young guard in the ring, he couldn't help but put down the spatula in his hand and exclaimed: "This princess is really hidden!" His little apprentice Xiao Lizi asked curiously: "Master, why didn't the princess show such skills before?" While Chef Wang was stir-frying the dishes in the pot, he said thoughtfully: "There are so many capable people in this world, and some people like to keep a low profile and don't show their edge until the critical moment. This princess, it seems, is a very capable person." From then on, whenever Yun Yao's meals were sent to the kitchen for preparation, Chef Wang would be particularly attentive, personally select the freshest ingredients, and cook them carefully. He felt that people like Yun Yao deserved the best meals.

Even the guards in the palace had a significant change in their attitude towards Yun Yao. In the past, they thought that Yun Yao was just a weak woman who was powerless and existed in the palace like a delicate flower that needed their protection. But after seeing Yun Yao's performance in the ring, they were full of respect for Yun Yao. Those young guards would deliberately pass by Yun Yao's yard when patrolling, hoping to see her figure, as if they could draw strength from her just by looking at this powerful princess. Among them was a guard named A Qiang, who was a good friend of the guard who had competed with Yun Yao in the ring. After his friend failed in the competition, he was so impressed by Yun Yao's martial arts that he kept telling A Qiang about every move and every detail of Yun Yao in the ring after returning. After listening to A Qiang, he was full of curiosity and admiration for Yun Yao. He thought that for a woman to have such a high level of martial arts, she must have gone through countless hard training. From then on, whenever A Qiang saw Yun Yao, he would salute respectfully, with a look of respect for the strong in his eyes.

The prince's attitude towards Yun Yao has also changed subtly. The prince is a man who has seen the world. There are many wives and concubines in the palace. He has seen all kinds of women. In his impression, Yun Yao has always been a low-key woman with nothing special. Although he married her for various political and family considerations, he did not pay too much attention to Yun Yao. However, this ring competition made him re-examine Yun Yao. At the banquet, when Yun Yao walked onto the ring, a hint of surprise flashed in the prince's eyes. He originally thought that Yun Yao just went up to join in the fun, or was ignorant and wanted to show off in front of everyone. But when the competition began, Yun Yao's performance changed his mind greatly. The prince saw Yun Yao's agility, calm response and decisive decision-making ability. This made him realize that this princess, who he had never paid much attention to, seemed to have many unknown secrets and talents. From then on, the prince began to look at Yun Yao a few more times. In the discussion of some affairs in the palace, he would intentionally or unintentionally ask Yun Yao for her opinion. Although Yun Yao knew that she did not know the rules of this world well enough in many things, she would still give some cautious suggestions based on her modern knowledge and her observations in the palace during this period. The prince found that although Yun Yao's suggestions were sometimes strange, they had a unique perspective and a certain rationality, which made him look at Yun Yao with a new eye.

Yun Yao knew that her performance had attracted everyone's attention, but she was not proud of it. She was like a big tree deeply rooted in the earth. No matter the wind, rain, praise or flattery from the outside world, her foundation could not be shaken. She still maintained a low-key attitude and continued to focus on her own practice. In her opinion, this world is full of dangers and unknowns. Although her status in the palace has changed slightly because of this competition, it is far from enough. She knows that in this world, strength is the most important thing. Only by constantly improving her strength can she truly change her destiny. She still gets up early and goes to bed late every day, and practices hard according to the methods in the secret book of martial arts. In her room, there is often a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy. These fluctuations are like witnesses of her efforts, silently accompanying her through one day and night of practice after another.

Yun Yao knew that everything she had achieved now was just the beginning. Her victory in the ring was just a small beginning. In this world full of fantasy and mystery, there are countless people who are more powerful than her. She can't lose her direction because of a moment of glory. She thought of her life in the modern world. Although there were not so many fantasy elements at that time, it was also full of competition and challenges. She had made countless efforts and sweat to succeed in her studies and career. And now, in this strange world, she has to pursue strong strength with the same determination and perseverance. She doesn't want others to control her destiny anymore, and she doesn't want to be bullied and ignored in the palace like before. She wants to become a strong person who really has a say and can protect herself and the people she cares about through her own efforts.

Moreover, Yun Yao also understood that her outstanding performance would inevitably arouse the jealousy and resentment of some people. Liu Yan'er was the most obvious example. She knew that Liu Yan'er would not let her go easily, and after this competition, Liu Yan'er's hostility towards her would definitely be stronger. So she had to practice harder and improve her strength in order to deal with the upcoming dangers and conspiracies. While practicing, she also remained vigilant and paid attention to the movements of the people around her. She would not let herself fall into despair because of a momentary negligence. She had to survive in this dangerous palace and step by step to the pinnacle of this world.

The author says:

Dear readers, in this chapter, we see that Yun Yao's reputation gradually rises because of a ring competition, and people's attitude towards her has also changed dramatically. This is an important stage for Yun Yao to gradually emerge in this world. I want to use this description to show the impact of a character's abilities and performance on the people around her during her growth. Yun Yao's low-key and focused personality is also an important part of her character. She was not dazzled by the momentary glory. This is a value I hope to convey to everyone. In real life, we often encounter times when we have achieved some results. At this time, it is very important to keep a clear mind and continue to work hard. At the same time, the potential dangers faced by Yun Yao are also increasing, which also lays the groundwork for the development of the subsequent plot. I hope everyone can continue to pay attention to Yun Yao's growth journey. She will encounter more challenges and opportunities. Thank you for reading!