Women disguised as men went to the battlefield and the emperor bowed down in submission.

On the morning of the princess's matchmaking banquet, Xuanyuan Yu woke up holding Lin Ruoshui, and Lin Ruoshui pulled Xuanyuan Yu to the hot spring.

Xuanyuan Yu remained unmoved; he intended to use Chu Ying's body to participate, while Lin Ruoshui would participate as the King of Chu.

Lin Ruoshui was helpless. Xuan Yuan Yu, that petty man, wouldn't give up until he ruined this blind date. But man proposes, God disposes, and in the end, it was Lin Ruoshui herself who ruined the blind date.

Xuanyuan Yu's face was veiled, and Lin Ruoshui asked, "Why are you covering your face?"

"You're so beautiful, how can you let those wolves and tigers see you?" Xuan Yuan Yu said coyly, his hands tucked into his sleeves.

Lin Ruoshui said, "You're hopeless."

Chu Xiao, dressed in a dragon robe and looking radiant, approached Xuan Yuan Yu. He warmly took Xuan Yuan Yu's hand and said, "Little sister, I will definitely choose a good husband for you today. If you like any of the young masters, tell me right away."

Xuanyuan Yu felt as if a man was holding his hand, and he felt like he had a fishbone stuck in his throat or a thorn in his back.

Chu Xiao noticed that Xuan Yuan Yu's face was covered by a light veil, but he didn't say much. He shared Xuan Yuan Yu's view that his younger sister was so beautiful that those sons of officials shouldn't be allowed to see her for nothing.

Xuanyuan Yu, wearing Chu Ying's face, said expressionlessly, "Are you in such a hurry to marry me off?"

Chu Xiao said cheerfully, "Let's settle the marriage first. You'll stay with your brother for a year before you get married. Your brother will give you the best things in the world."

Xuanyuan Yu calmly withdrew his hand and said to Chu Xiao, "I think the King of Chu is the man most suitable for me in the world."

“That arrogant man doesn’t deserve you. I’ll find you a man who loves you, cherishes you, and can take good care of you for the rest of your life,” Chu Xiao said with a look of disdain.

Lin Ruoshui, with Xuan Yuanyu's face on her back, said, "I'm going to a blind date banquet. You guys continue." Xuan Yuanyu took Lin Ruoshui's hand and said, "Your Highness, I'll go with you."

Chu Xiao angrily flicked his sleeves and followed.

The three of them arrived at the Imperial Garden and were astonished by its grandeur. Chu Xiao asked Zhang Quan, "I remember that there are fewer than a hundred unmarried sons among the ministers. Why are there so many today?"

Zhang Quan replied, "Your Majesty, each of the ministers brought at least three sons today. All the sons' names have been registered, and their portraits will be presented to the princess after the banquet."

Xuanyuan Yu said, "No need, this princess won't look at any of them."

Seeing Xuan Yuan Yu's hurried attempts to decline, Lin Ruoshui thought, "This man is so cute!"

As soon as the announcement "The Emperor has arrived! The Princess has arrived! The Prince of Chu has arrived!" rang out, all sorts of handsome men in the Imperial Garden knelt down and kowtowed.

Chu Xiao led Xuan Yuan Yu by the hand and walked towards the temporary platform. The two sat down, and Chu Xiao said, "Rise."

Lin Ruoshui looked at Xuan Yuan Yu's hand, which was being held by Chu Xiao and was stiff and unable to move, and she found it hilarious. She then looked at the two extremely similar faces on the stage and couldn't help but sigh, "Chu Xiao and Chu Ying are truly otherworldly beautiful."

Chu Xiao wore a bright yellow dragon robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon, so lifelike it seemed ready to soar through the clouds at any moment. The dragon's eyes were piercing, its whiskers flowing, and its claws strong and powerful, constantly displaying the majesty and strength of the royal family.

Chu Ying wore a bright yellow silk dress, its intricate and ornate skirt layered like swirling clouds. Exquisite phoenix patterns were embroidered on the skirt, every detail meticulously crafted. Her wide sleeves, edged with gold thread, swayed gently with her movements.

After Chu Xiao settled himself in, he used his inner strength to address the people below the stage: "My beloved ministers and gentlemen, I have prepared this banquet today for two reasons. First, it is for my younger sister's marriage, and second, it is to assess your talents and abilities so that I can select suitable personnel for my Chishui Kingdom. Therefore, you are all welcome to showcase your talents and skills here today."

No one expected that today they could not only participate in the selection of the imperial son-in-law, but also have the opportunity to showcase their talents and gain the emperor's favor. Everyone was eager to try their luck with such a great opportunity.

Chu Xiao and Chu Ying moved to the left side of the platform, giving up the middle position.

Zhang Quan said loudly, "Gentlemen, let's go up on stage in groups of five to present our work."

Lin Ruoshui looked around. With so many talented young men, how was she supposed to choose? There were just too many people. It was a bit like the auditions for the Super Boy competition back in the 21st century.

Lin Ruoshui jumped onto the stage and said, "Eunuch Zhang, with so many people, when will the performance be over? Hurry up and finish so I can go home and rest."

Zhang Quan looked at Chu Xiao hesitantly. Chu Xiao had never hosted such a large banquet before and didn't quite understand it. He also felt that there were too many people and it might take a lot of time, so he asked, "What brilliant idea does Your Majesty have?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "We will have a civil and a military competition. Those who participate in the civil competition will stand on the left, and those who participate in the military competition will stand on the right. In the civil competition, one group will paint and the other will compose a poem. The first place in each group can come forward to pay homage to the princess. The military competition is easy. Anyone who wants to participate can challenge me. Whoever defeats me will be the first place in the military competition."

After Lin Ruoshui finished speaking, the audience erupted in uproar. The written test was easy, but what about the martial arts test? Who could defeat the God of War of Chishui Kingdom?

Chu Xiao coughed twice and said, "Then let's do as the King of Chu says and begin the competition."

Therefore, most people chose the written test. To be utterly humiliated by the War King on such an important occasion would be a complete disgrace.

Lin Ruoshui stood in the center of the platform for a long time without anyone challenging her. She thought, "It seems that Chishui Kingdom values ​​literature over martial arts. No military generals have come up to challenge me. In that case, my brother should hold a military examination to select a large number of talents. That way, we won't be short of military generals when other countries invade."

As Lin Ruoshui was thinking, someone suddenly flew over and landed opposite her. "It's him, the sunny young man I saw at the palace gate."

"Commander Zhao Mingxuan hopes Your Highness will be kind enough to offer you your guidance." Zhao Mingxuan looked at Lin Ruoshui with the eyes of someone looking at an idol.

Lin Ruoshui said, "So it's Brother Zhao. Good, let's stretch our muscles."

Sitting on the stage, Xuan Yuan Yu saw Lin Ruo Shui about to fight someone, and he couldn't sit still. "This damned woman, she's bound to cause trouble if she's out there. What if she can't beat Zhao Ming Xuan? Wouldn't that be a disgrace to the God of War? What if Zhao Ming Xuan hurts that damned woman? I'll be the one who's heartbroken. But thinking about it, it's my body. It doesn't matter if she gets hurt. I can just get my soul back."

Xuanyuan Yu was a little uneasy, and Lin Ruoshui looked at him and gave him a reassuring look.

"How about I give you ten moves?" Lin Ruoshui said with a smile.

"No need!" Zhao Mingxuan refused with a smile, his youthful, sunny, and energetic smile captivating Lin Ruoshui.

On stage, Xuan Yuan Yu felt that letting Lin Ruoshui come today was a mistake. Seeing her beaming smile and then seeing Zhao Mingxuan's radiant smile, he was furious. He gripped the armrest of his chair so tightly that he accidentally broke it.

The two warriors clashed in the sunlight, their swords flashing like streaks of silver lightning. Each exchange was accompanied by the clang of metal clashing, sending chills down the spine. Dust billowed from the ground, whipped up by the sword energy, forming small whirlwinds. They moved swiftly, their sword techniques a dazzling display of skill.