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

The Crimson Sky Sword in Lin Ruoshui's hand resembled a mountain peak, giving people a heavy sense of oppression.

Each of her attacks carried the force of a thunderbolt, as if no one could stop her.

Zhao Mingxuan was agile, and the longsword in his hand was like a nimble snake, fast and ruthless.

Every defensive move he made was perfectly timed, as if every attack could avert disaster.

The two exchanged blows on stage, and for a time it was impossible to determine who was better.

Those around held their breath, watching the duel with bated breath. Meanwhile, the palace servants in the distance whispered amongst themselves, speculating about the outcome.

With a fierce aura, Zhao Mingxuan struck Lin Ruoshui's throat directly.

At this critical moment, Lin Ruoshui's eyes sharpened, and she instantly disappeared from her original spot, appearing beside Zhao Mingxuan.

With a swift swing of her Crimson Sky Sword, a burst of sword energy struck Zhao Mingxuan instantly. Zhao Mingxuan fell to the ground with a thud.

Lin Ruoshui stepped forward, extended her hand, and asked, "Are you alright?"

Zhao Mingxuan stood up with the help of Lin Ruoshui's hand and said, "Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness."

Lin Ruoshui smiled, revealing a row of white teeth, and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. We had a great fight today, let's continue our sparring another day."

Zhao Mingxuan's eyes lit up, and he nodded with great pleasure, saying, "I couldn't be happier." Being able to spar with a master would allow him to grow rapidly.

Seeing the young man before her, neither arrogant in victory nor discouraged in defeat, Lin Ruoshui recognized his potential. She patted Zhao Mingxuan on the shoulder and said, "Well done!"

Xuan Yuan Yu, his eyes fixed on Lin Ruoshui, turned completely pale. He suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I'm a little tired of sitting and would like to take a walk."

Seeing that the competition wouldn't yield results anytime soon, Chu Xiao said, "Alright, you must be back within an hour."

Xuanyuan Yu hummed in agreement and stepped off the stage, then turned back and used his eyelids to pull Lin Ruoshui down.

Seeing Xuan Yuan Yu's sharp gaze, Lin Ruoshui slunk off the stage and followed him to a quiet palace in the distance. The palace looked like it had been uninhabited for a long time, with weeds growing very tall.

As soon as he entered the room, Xuan Yuan Yu covered Lin Ruo Shui's eyes, then he closed his own eyes and bit Lin Ruo Shui's lips.

The taste of blood filled their mouths, but Xuanyuan Yu did not stop.

Lin Ruoshui blushed, pushed him away forcefully, and struck him with a palm. The force of the palm strike was considerable. Fortunately, Xuan Yuan Yu dodged in time, and the palm strike hit the wall in the distance, denting it twenty centimeters deep and cracking it into a spider web pattern.

Lin Ruoshui looked at her hands and forgot her anger. She had always been puzzled by a question, and today she finally remembered to ask it.

When I'm with Xuanyuan Yu, he has me completely under his thumb, and I never even think about these things.

"Your Highness, why can I use your internal energy and martial arts moves based on your memories when I'm in your body? But I can't use my internal energy or lightness skills when I'm in Chu Ying's body?" Lin Ruoshui asked.

Xuanyuan Yu thought for a moment and said, "It's possible that your body hasn't practiced internal energy, causing blockages in your meridians. Even if you know how to use internal energy, it can't circulate smoothly."

Xuanyuan Yu paused for a moment and said, "Tonight I will teach you how to open your meridians. Then you can start cultivating internal energy. When the poison takes effect a year later, you will be able to endure three days and three nights."

Lin Ruoshui's head was buzzing when she heard about it. Seeing Xuan Yuan Yu mention three days and three nights and his eager expression, she thought he was planning to spend three days and three nights with her. She thought that was terrifying. What level of internal energy cultivation would be needed to fight against him?

Lin Ruoshui forced a smile and said, "Don't mention three days and three nights. I will have the Imperial Hospital work hard to develop an antidote. Tonight, you can start teaching me how to open up my meridians."

Xuanyuan Yu said, "Okay!"

Having finished discussing the important matters, Xuanyuan Yu felt he had to investigate her earlier flirting with Zhao Mingxuan. Otherwise, if this unfaithful woman fell in love with someone else, where would he go to cry?

Xuanyuan Yu covered Lin Ruoshui's eyes, intending to continue the punishment from before. Suddenly, he heard someone approaching, so he and Lin Ruoshui leaped onto the roof beam.

A man and a woman walked in, and the man immediately started tearing at the woman.

The woman slapped his hand away and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? There's still important business to discuss."

The man said impatiently, "We can talk about it after we're done."

The man began their performance in a rough manner.

Xuanyuan Yu and Lin Ruoshui exchanged an awkward glance; this was practically a live sex show.

Xuanyuan Yu covered Lin Ruoshui's eyes. Lin Ruoshui didn't look; just hearing the sound made her feel uncomfortable all over.

After a long while, she thought to herself, "Why is it still not over after so long? Her legs are numb from lying down."

Xuanyuan Yu gripped Lin Ruoshui's palm, his heart filled with torment.

Lost in thought for a moment, Lin Ruoshui had already taken her hand away. Watching the vivid performance below, her face was burning hot.

Xuanyuan Yu glanced at Lin Ruoshui, and seeing her bright red face, he almost burst out laughing.

As the wind and rain subsided, the woman spoke in a seductive voice, "The Emperor is choosing a husband for that sickly Yongle in the Imperial Garden today. Why are you here? Do you want to sleep with the princess?"

The man said in a hoarse voice, "How could that be? I came to the palace to see you. It's been so long, you're still as beautiful as ever." The man touched her as he spoke.

The woman frowned and said, "Yongle has been bedridden for many years and must be emaciated by now. If you marry her, you will definitely regret it."

“She covered her face today, so we can’t see her features at all. You’re right, she might be an ugly monster. How can she compare to you, Princess?” the man said in a lewd manner.