The general's eldest daughter has a spatial ability

Thinking of this, Li Liujin's admiration for Xiao Yi rose to another level: his maternal grandfather was indeed a great marshal who had fought on the battlefield. His move of feigning weakness to lure the enemy in was truly brilliant, but he felt that he still needed to cooperate.

So Li Liujin grabbed Xiao Yi: "Grandfather, don't blame Grandmother. I think Grandmother is right. I'm already 8 years old and can protect myself. Besides, I've been learning martial arts for several months now. My master even praised me for surpassing him!"

"Also, Ajin doesn't want to always stand behind her father. When Ajin grows up, she'll also need to protect her sister and mother. Ajin wants to solve this problem on her own, and she begs her grandfather for permission. Grandfather, don't you believe Ajin can beat all three of them?"

After Li Liujin finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Yi with a pitiful expression.

Xiao Yi glared at the Duke of Dingguo and the others, then turned to look at the Princess and Li Linfeng: "Your Highness, how about this? Ajin is still young and doesn't know his limits. I'm afraid he might hurt those little brats if he goes too hard!"

"How about we try a different approach? Let us elders do it. As the saying goes, 'It's the father's fault if he doesn't raise his child properly.' I suggest we have Ah Jin's father compete against the fathers of those three children. It's one against three, so it's fair and just!"

Upon hearing this, Dean Feng suppressed a laugh. As expected of Xiao Yi, he could even come up with such a wicked trick! Just now, when Xiao Yi reached out to hit the Duke of Dingguo, even the Duke's heir didn't dare to step forward. He was clearly a selfish and self-serving person. He didn't even dare to step forward when his own father was being beaten, let alone his own son.

Besides, who is Li Jin'an? He's a mighty general who has fought in countless battles! Let alone the three men below, even if you added the entire Dingguo Duke's family (three generations), they might not be able to get close to Li Jin'an; they'd only be left to be beaten!

As expected, upon hearing Xiao Yi's words, the eldest princess nodded: "I think the Duke of Protectorate is right, so why don't we have his father do it?"

Li Jin'an also stepped forward: "I have no objection. I wonder what the two gentlemen think, Prince Liu?"

Upon hearing this, the heir apparent of the Duke of Dingguo nearly jumped up in alarm: "No, absolutely not. I think it's better for the children to handle their own affairs."

After saying that, he turned to look at the Duke of Dingguo: "Father, please say something! Who is Li Jin'an? I've heard that he is brave and skilled in battle, and kills people without hesitation. He is a notorious killing god!"

My son hit his son today, he'll definitely kill me. You don't want to bury your child, do you? Besides, look at Li Liujing. He's only 8 years old, and he himself said he's only been learning martial arts for a few months.

He definitely can't beat Zihao and the other two by himself. If my son and Lord Lin were to fight, they would either be dead or crippled! Father!

The Duke of Dingguo also understood this principle. Who was Li Jin'an? He was a renowned general in the capital, known to everyone for his military achievements and superb martial arts skills. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he could take on a hundred men, let alone ten!

If his good-for-nothing son and those two weak scholars went up there, they would probably be kicked away with one kick! And they would have to sign a pledge, so his son probably wouldn't even have a chance to beg for mercy, and they wouldn't have any chance of winning.

However, as his son had said, Li Liujin had only studied martial arts for a few months. Even if he was highly talented, how much more so? He certainly didn't stand much of a chance against three opponents. But the Duke of Dingguo was naturally suspicious, so he still asked the three children, "Did Li Liujin display any martial arts skills and fight you today?"

Liu Zihao said, "That brat only knows how to hide and doesn't dare to fight back. But he's as slippery as an eel. Not only did we fail to catch him, we also got hurt!"

Upon hearing this, the Duke of Dingguo breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems that this child has only learned the basics. When he tries to take the third spot later, the two of you go up and hold him back, while the other takes the opportunity to strike."

"Just make him admit defeat. Remember, don't use excessive force. The Princess and that old scoundrel surnamed Xiao are both here today. We were in the wrong to begin with. If we use excessive force, and the Princess becomes angry, even Grandfather can't protect you! Do you understand?"

The three children nodded: "Understood!"

After the Duke of Dingguo and his companions finished their discussion, the Duke of Dingguo slowly spoke: "This old minister believes that the children should resolve their own affairs. As the saying goes, a tiger father will not have a dog son, and the young prince is indeed commendable for his courage!"

"But Princess, don't worry, the trial run will end here. As long as the young master admits defeat in a moment, I guarantee Zihao and the others will absolutely not harm him in the slightest. Then we don't need to sign this pledge, right?"

At this moment, Li Liujin stepped forward: "Duke Dingguo, you are mistaken. Although I am only eight years old, I know that a gentleman's word is as good as gold, and there is no reason for him to go back on his word. Does Duke Dingguo not understand this principle?"

After speaking, Li Liujin turned and bowed to the Princess: "Princess, please have someone write a pledge. Today, I, Li Liujin, will have a martial arts contest with Liu Zihao and the other two to determine who is superior! The winner will remain in the academy, and the loser will leave the Royal Academy. During the contest, if the other party admits defeat, it will be considered as a forfeit of the competition, and the other party shall not attack the other party again. Furthermore, neither party shall pursue the matter of any injuries sustained!"

The eldest princess nodded: "Someone! Bring me writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone!"

A moment later, writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone were brought up. Dean Feng looked at the Princess and the Duke of Dingguo with a serious expression: "Why don't you two reconsider? At most, you'll be expelled from the Royal Academy for making a mistake. There are other academies where you can study and practice calligraphy."

If something goes wrong during the competition, or if there's a serious injury, like a broken arm or leg, then they're basically useless!

Upon hearing Dean Feng's words, the Duke of Dingguo's eyes lit up: In any case, we've already broken ties with these people today, and we're not on the same side anymore. Since they're courting death and insisting on signing a military order, why not take this opportunity to cripple that child? Even if it goes to His Majesty's ears, he won't have anything to say!

The Duke of Dingguo shook his head: "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond! The young heir also said that even children understand this principle, so naturally I, the Duke, understand it too!"

The eldest princess nodded: "Thank you for your kindness, Dean! Ah Jin is my grandson, but this child is a man of his own mind, and I want him to make his own decision this time! I would like to ask the Dean to help me write a pledge!"

After listening to their conversation, Dean Feng sighed and shook his head: "Alas, this was merely a well-intentioned reminder. Since both of you insist on your own opinions, I won't say anything more. Let's do it your way."

Li Liujin's eyes lit up when he heard Dean Feng's words: He understood broken arms and legs! But he really didn't know where this place was!

So Li Liujin tugged at Xiao Yi's sleeve, and Xiao Yi squatted down. Li Liujin asked softly, "Grandfather, I understand what Dean Feng meant by severed arms and legs! But where exactly is that? It sounds pretty serious!"

Duke Dingguo beckoned to Liu Zihao, and the Duke's heir led Liu Zihao and the others forward: "Father, rest assured, I have already instructed the three of them. They will stop short of a fight, at most they will only suffer some superficial injuries."

Duke Dingguo shook his head, took out a paper packet from his sleeve, and handed it to Liu Zihao: "If you can't beat him later, find a chance to secretly sprinkle this on him!"

"And I've changed my mind. Since he's courting death, you guys take this opportunity to cripple him, just leave him barely alive!"