The Seven Princesses' Journey Across Time

Xiaoyanzi was seen moving swiftly, the long whip in her hand like a spirit snake, constantly attacking Qing'er. The Fifth Prince and Erkang were not to be outdone, the two of them had perfect tacit understanding, attacking from both sides, putting Qing'er in a passive position.

Seeing this, Qing'er secretly marveled at the three men's tacit understanding, but she remained calm. Determined to make a quick decision, she took a deep breath, swung her sword fiercely, and unleashed a set of exquisite sword moves. This sword technique was as fierce as a gust of wind and rain, instantly breaking through the three men's defenses and pointing the sword directly at the Fifth Prince's throat.

The Fifth Prince was horrified and quickly retreated, trying to avoid Qing'er's sword. However, Qing'er was extremely fast and caught up with him in the blink of an eye. Just as the sword tip was about to touch the Fifth Prince's throat, Qing'er suddenly flicked her wrist and sheathed the soft sword at her waist. She smiled slightly and said, "Let's end our competition today. You still have a lot of room for improvement in your martial arts. If you really want to compete with me, you can practice diligently in the future." With that, she turned and left, leaving the Fifth Prince, Erkang, and Xiaoyanzi there, deep in thought.

The Fifth Prince touched his throat and said with lingering fear: "That was a close call! I didn't expect Qing'er's swordsmanship to be so superb." Erkang nodded and agreed: "Yes, we really need to keep working hard." Xiaoyanzi snorted in dissatisfaction and said: "One day, we will be very powerful too!" The three of them smiled at each other, and then began to reflect on their own shortcomings. They knew that only by constantly improving their martial arts could they better protect themselves and those around them.

At this time, the palace steward came over and said to them: "Our prince invites you!"

When they saw the housekeeper coming to invite them, they were a little confused. "I wonder what the prince wants to see us about?" asked the Fifth Prince.

"I don't know either. You'll find out when you go there." The butler replied respectfully.

So, they followed the butler into the living room. There, the prince stood with his hands behind his back, his magnificent robe swaying in the breeze, a jeweled belt cinched around his waist. His face was clear and handsome, his brows revealing a calm and wise expression. It was clear he was waiting for them. "Greetings, Your Highness!" the three of them saluted in unison.

"No need for formalities." Qing'er waved her hand.

The Fifth Prince looked at the prince before him, his heart filled with awe. Although she was a woman, she had experienced many battles. He knew that this prince was an important figure in the court, holding great power and status. He had only heard of him before, but now he could see it for himself.

"I wonder why the prince wants to see us?" asked the Fifth Prince.

Qing'er smiled slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. She felt that if they focused on the real thing, they would still be worth cultivating.

"Now you also know your shortcomings, right? Although your martial arts skills are pretty good in the capital, it is far from enough in the world of martial arts. You need more experience and growth to become truly strong." Qing'er said earnestly.

After hearing this, the Fifth Prince and the others nodded in agreement. They knew that their strength still needed to be improved and they could not rest on their laurels.

"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Only by experiencing various challenges and difficulties personally can you truly understand the essence of martial arts." Qing'er suggested.

Several people were very excited to hear this, but except for Xiaoyanzi, they were not ordinary people and could not just go wherever they wanted.

Qing'er saw through everyone's thoughts and spoke calmly, "I can try to get the Fifth Prince and Erkang into the barracks for training. But one thing must be made clear: once you enter the barracks, you will not receive any special treatment. You will be subject to the same strict training and requirements as other soldiers. Is this acceptable to you? If you think it's feasible, I'm willing to make a suggestion to the Emperor."

As she spoke, Qing'er's eyes inadvertently fell on Erkang. Thinking of Ertai who had just been sent to the military camp, she continued, "Fuerkang, I have already sent your brother Fuertai to the military camp. I believe he has already started training by now."

Hearing this, Falcon suddenly realized: "So that's why I haven't seen Ertai. He once mentioned that he wanted to come and visit you."

At this time, Xiaoyanzi beside her asked anxiously: "Since they have all gone to the military camp to train, what should Ziwei and I do? We can't just sit there idle!"

Qing'er smiled faintly and patiently explained, "You and Ziwei can learn alongside the talented individuals who will be dispatched to various locations to manage affairs. You are both incredibly resourceful and intelligent, and you will definitely benefit greatly from participating. Perhaps one day in the future, the knowledge you learn will come in handy."

Several people exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with wisdom. They were all intelligent individuals, and they immediately understood the current trend of women's rising status. This idea excited them immensely, as it meant Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi could be among the first to benefit. If so, their dream of being together might not be so far away. After all, when someone possesses sufficient value, acceptance becomes easier. So, they decided to work together to pursue this goal.

After making their decision, several people bowed to Qing'er and said gratefully, "Then we'll trouble you, Your Highness." Qing'er smiled and nodded, expressing her willingness to help them realize their wish. She thought, if everyone is so motivated, who will have time for romance?

Qing'er then told them: "Okay, you guys go back and wait for news. Once I have dealt with this matter, I will naturally send someone to notify and lead you to where you should go." Everyone answered in unison: "Yes, then we will wait for good news at home." After that, they left and prepared to go home to pack their luggage.

Qing'er heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that the parties involved had already left. Next, she had to go to the palace to find the emperor. Only with the emperor's approval could she truly push forward the implementation of this plan.

Li Yu: "Your Majesty, Prince Yu requests an audience."

Qianlong raised his head from the memorial and looked at Li Yu in confusion: "Oh? Please invite her in quickly."

Li Yu: “Yes.”

Li Yu: "Prince Yu, the Emperor wants you in."

Qing'er: "Okay, thank you for troubling Eunuch Li."

Li Yu: "Your Highness, this is embarrassing me."

Qianlong was handling government affairs in the imperial study when he suddenly heard footsteps at the door, followed by a familiar figure walking in.

Qianlong looked up and saw Qing'er, a smile appeared on his face, and he said quickly: "Okay, there are no outsiders here, don't be so polite."

However, Qing'er did not obey the emperor's words immediately. Instead, she bowed to Qianlong according to court etiquette, then stood up and said, "Etiquette cannot be abolished."