Not long after I arrived at the Imperial Garden, I saw that the place was so colorful that all the noble ladies from the capital were in attendance.

Seeing Nianfu coming, Princess Yongning stepped forward and said with a smile, "Most of you are here to cheer you on today, so don't lose." She lowered her voice and laughed, "I have made a heavy investment.

, I bet you will win."

Before she finished speaking, Princess Changle said coolly, "I advise my sister to take back your pair of jade bracelets. If you lose, you won't be able to get them back for a while."

Today, Fengtai is obviously choosing a son-in-law, but the most popular woman is not her, the heroine who does her job. How can this make her feel so good? Even if Concubine Xian wants her to have a good relationship with Nianfu, she can't help but stab her.

Just a sentence or two.

After Nianfu heard this, he immediately gave Yongning the hairpin that Norenna had snatched and returned just now, "This hairpin is inherited from my family, and it is estimated to be worth a few bucks. No matter whether I win or lose, this hairpin

I’ll give it to you, thank you for thinking so highly of me.”

Anyway, once the hairpin passed through the woman's hands, she didn't want it anymore, so why not give it as a favor?

Yong Ning didn't dare to take it away. This hairpin was very valuable at first glance, much better than her pair of bracelets. "Little aunt, you'd better take it back."

Chang Le blushed when he saw it, secretly regretting that he didn't flatter him and get some jewelry. He longed to take the blessing back, but he just listened to her and said, "If you think it's too expensive, I'll give it to you if you win any prizes later."

"

Princess Yongning heard what she said and just accepted the hairpin, thinking that although this little aunt came from a humble background, she was really not stingy at all.

At this time, I saw a little nun who had not yet had her hair cut off ran in, "Little aunt, little aunt, I came to see you fight! Did you bring anything delicious?"

Princess Yongning couldn't help laughing, "Shouning, why do you think about eating all day long?"

The little nun glanced at her and said in an old-fashioned way, "Almsgiver, please call me Miaoding, Amitabha."

Her bumbling look made everyone laugh.

Nianfu hugged and touched the little chubby girl. Well, she's very good. Although she looks a little thinner, her flesh is firmer and her weight hasn't lost much. She should have grown in height. That proves that she is suitable for her.

The nutritious meal is very reasonable. I believe that in a few years when she comes back from Baoguang Temple, she will be a slender little beauty.

Stop chatting and get down to business.

Nianfu is not here to play today, she still has a tough battle to fight. Norenna will only lose some face if she loses, but if she loses, she will lose her own happiness.

Of course, she also believes that even if she loses, her father will definitely have a way to stop Norenna from harassing Ouyang Kang, but Nianfu doesn't want to get it like that.

Just like a man wants to fight for the woman he loves, a woman can also fight for the man she wants to marry. If you don't work hard, you can only wait to be a leftover woman.

Nian Fu is not a lady of this era, she is a person from another world, so she will not allow herself to sit there and wait for a man to protect her. She also wants to protect her love just like she protects her home.

"Hey, tell me, why didn't you see Miss Hanyan from the Ruan family today?"

"Oh, you don't know, right? I heard that she is sick. She seems to have a rash, which is scary."

"Really? How come you suddenly get this disease when you are so good?"

"Who knows! Maybe she was scared, but not necessarily. I'm telling you secretly, but don't tell anyone. Their family intends to betroth her to Liao Tingwei as their stepmother."

"Tsk, tsk, an old man like Liao Tingwei is not willing to do anything to his family."

"But why would a concubine be reluctant to part with her? But if her disease leaves scars on her face, no one will want her as a concubine, let alone a stepmother."

…

Even while sitting in the lounge preparing, Nianfu heard a piece of gossip. Should he feel something emotional? A little bit.

No matter what era, life is not easy for women. Despite the glamorous appearance of these noble ladies, whether they are legitimate daughters or concubines, as long as you don't fight for yourself, you are a pawn that can be sacrificed for the interests of the family at any time.

Nianfu once again determined not to be a chess piece, she is the one who decides her happiness!

When I walked out of the lounge, the queen came.

As an appetizer before the princess chooses her husband, this kind of thing does not require any effort, the queen can handle it.

Since the Queen Mother left, the Queen must have been doing well recently. She has a rosy face and a pleasant demeanor. Apart from her clothes, she has become more sober, and she looks a few years younger than before.

Next to her was a delicate and frail beauty who looked extremely timid. If it weren't for her luxurious dress, Nian Fu would have thought she was a palace maid.

A noble lady next to her whispered, "This must be Ding Baolin, the emperor's favorite. She doesn't look like much. Look at this little family, what does the emperor like about her?"

"Who knows? Anyway, I am a noble person now, so please be polite."

Seeing Nian Fu, Queen Wang was obviously in a good mood and greeted her with a smile, "Auntie is here. Come and sit down. Are you going to compete with others in cooking today?"

Nian Fu smiled and said, "I don't know yet, I'll tell you later."

Queen Wang clapped her hand and said, "No matter what, diplomatic relations between the two countries always come first. However, I still hope that my family will win."

Queen Wang said the last sentence very softly, so that only the reciter could hear it, but she paid more attention to the first sentence.

At this time, the queen would not say this to her for no reason. After thinking about it, she felt confident, "I will remember the queen's teachings."

Queen Wang smiled, looked at her with ulterior motives, and took her out without saying anything more.

Because the weather was fine, the competition venue was booked downstairs in Wangchun.

The place here is spacious, people can sit in the room, and you can clearly see the open square in front. It is a good use whether you are playing some sports activities such as polo matches, or watching song and dance performances.

Nianfu suddenly remembered that their ruined garden seemed to still lack such a place. Although a banquet place had been renovated, except for some scenery, operas and sideshows, there were no other performances.

Do you want to go back and build a field like this in the back? In fact, it doesn’t take much effort. Just plant a lawn and adjust the length and width. Then it will be good for the children to play cuju and shuttlecock.

If we build a few more swings, horizontal and parallel bars, and pave a cobblestone walking path next to it, it would be great for the elderly and children to exercise. Well, it can’t just be in Poyuan Lane, Prince Ping’s Mansion must also build one, otherwise Dad will have to

Don't be jealous.

"Little aunt. Little aunt!"

Nianfu was lost in thought for a moment, and she didn't come back to her senses until someone was taking pictures nearby. It turned out that Norenna had also arrived, and Queen Wang was going to host the competition.

Norenna stood up and said, "Queen, don't worry, we have already agreed. Each person will compete in the same subject, and whoever cannot do it will lose."

Queen Wang didn't care about her rudeness and said with a smile, "That's not right. If the Princess of Jiashan chosen by the princess can't do it, and the princess chosen by Princess Jiashan can't do it, how will the outcome be decided?"

Norenna was very confident. "There's no way I can't do it." She looked at Nianfu provocatively, "Can't she just know how to cook? It's not like this princess can't."

What a loud tone! Nianfu stepped forward to challenge, "Then what do you want to compete with? Riding and shooting?"

"That's right!" Norena waved her hand, and someone had already tied ten pigeons under the high gate where polo was played. The pigeons could still fly, but they couldn't fly very far. On this side of the goal, another number of pigeons were set up.

A roadblock.

Nozhenna said. "My competition event requires that when walking from one side of the roadblock to the other, shoot the line on the foot of at least one pigeon. If you miss, you either stop and shoot, or you hit the pigeon, it will count.

Lose. Will you come?"

Wow, this is very difficult, much harder than crossing the Yangtze River in a hundred steps.

Suddenly, in this land of girls, the voices of many young men were heard. Everyone turned around and saw a lot of heads hanging on the wall of the courtyard, all of whom were here to choose the prince-in-law today.

Nianfu was the first to see Guan Yaozu. There was no other reason. He waved at her so hard that it was strange that she couldn't see him.

But the strange thing is that the head that popped up next to him is a bit weird. The man is wearing the green little crooked hat of the servant of the Zhenyuan Hou Mansion, has a pair of beards, and his face is a little dark, like the bottom of a pot. But why

Does it look familiar? Nianfu was wondering when the boy blinked at her. The expression on his face was really weird. Nianfu suddenly understood and almost choked and coughed.

What is this idiot doing here?

Nianfu suddenly felt a little annoyed that he had not listened to his father earlier and dressed up more nicely. Now that he was being compared with others, what should he do?

But Ouyang Kang, who was opposite him, patted his left chest and gave her a vague thumbs up.

When he recited blessings, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up. This is what she taught him, the left side of the chest is the heart. He was saying that in his heart, his family was the best in reciting blessings!

She raised her little chin and raised her eyebrows at him. Don't worry, everything will be taken care of by my sister. Aren't they just a few broken pigeons? She didn't believe it could be done!

"Hey, what are you looking at?" Norenna noticed her gaze and looked over there, but Ouyang Kang was afraid of this eldest sister and quickly shrank his head. But Norenna was still keenly aware of something.

, glanced sideways at Nianfu, and said with a smile, "That's right, seize the time to take a few more glances, and you won't have to look at it in the future."

Nianfu snorted lightly and didn't refute, just asked her, "Can I choose a mount to ride over? If I don't use a bow and arrow, can I use something else to break the rope?"

Norenna was a little skeptical, "Then what are you going to use?"

Nian Fu smiled and pulled out a small bone-chopping knife that was as wide as the palm of his hand. It was small and delicate, but extremely sharp. It was lovingly made by my father at a high price for his precious daughter.

Norenna was very surprised, "Is this what you use?"

This is used in the kitchen to chop bones, right? She wants to compete with her in archery using kitchen utensils?

Nian Fu nodded, and opened his robe very richly, revealing a shiny ring of various knives hanging on his waist, "Do you have a limit on the quantity? I still have a lot of them. Anyway, your request is to complete the process.

Sometimes I release a dove, no matter how I do it, I just have to do it, right?"

Nozhena looked at her doubtfully, "Okay! There are so many knives for you to use at your disposal, but I want to see what skills you have to let one fly."

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Chapter completed!