OBS Chapter 289 Someone from the Xiao Clan is Coming to the Capital
Chapter 289 Someone from the Xiao Clan is Coming to the Capital
The day before the top ten martial arts examination began, Ye Tang received a letter from Tian'an Prefecture, written by Liu An.
"Master wrote in the letter that the autumn examination is over, and the champion of our Tianan Prefecture is... Wenye?"
Ye Tang widened his eyes and checked the three words "Xiao Wenye" carefully several times. Yes, it was their great-nephew Xiao Wenye, not someone with the same name.
"Wen Ye is actually the top scorer." Xiao Jingxuan was also a little surprised, and leaned over to look at the letter carefully.
"During the days when I was away from the village, has this kid made such great progress?" Xiao Jingxuan said, and then he laughed: "Hahaha, he is worthy of being my nephew, he is like me in everything, both in literature and martial arts!"
Ye Tang pushed his head away and said, "Don't flatter yourself. Wenye was able to pass the exam and become a top scholar because of his own hard work. He was very smart. After passing the exam, he entered a large academy and was taught by famous teachers. With his unremitting efforts, he has achieved what he has today. Oh! That's great! This is such a happy event! The clan must be very lively now, and everyone must be celebrating for Wenye. It's a pity that the two of us are not here."
Xiao Wenye passed the imperial examination and became the Liyuan scholar, which means he will take part in the spring examination next year. When he comes to the capital, he will find out her and Xiao Jingxuan's identities. I wonder how scared he will be then!
Ye Tang continued to look at the letter, which also mentioned that Qingquan Village and Wenggang Village had a bumper harvest of grain, and the fruits on Ziyan Mountain were ripe. However, the fruit trees had been planted for less than three years, so the fruits were not very sweet and the yield was not large, but it was much better than last year.
Ye Tang was quite satisfied.
"Husband, after the Spring Examination is over, shall we go back to Qingquan Village?" Ye Tang said to Xiao Jingxuan.
Jamel Xiao nodded without thinking: “Okay, if possible, we can go back now.”
There are too many things going on in the capital, and he is either learning this or that every day.
Ye Tang pushed his face away again: "Don't always think about being lazy."
"Old Senior Hong said that this year's peppers are in high yield. Not only Qingquan Village and Wenggang Village have planted peppers, but other villages in Tian'an Prefecture have also planted peppers. Tian'an Prefecture has so many peppers that they can't be stored anymore, and everyone can eat peppers. He ordered people to collect the peppers and asked Lei Biaotou to help send them to the capital. Wen Yong, Wen Nan, Wen Hai, Wen Chao and others also came with them. Oh, Wen Ye will also come with them." Ye Tang couldn't help laughing when he said this, and he was extremely happy in his heart: "This kid will make our palace lively."
As the sixth grandfather and grandmother, when their nephews and grandchildren came to the capital, they of course had to do their best to be good hosts and entertain them well.
Jamel Xiao was also very happy, as he could finally be an elder again.
The Pingshan Palace was very large, with many empty courtyards. Knowing that his nephews and grandchildren were coming, Ye Tang immediately called Luo Shun and asked him to clean up some guest courtyards and make preparations in advance to welcome his nephews and grandchildren.
The next morning, Ye Tang and his companion arrived at the arena in a carriage. The place was already crowded with people. The Yulin Guards, the City Defense Army, and the Huoyun Army were all dispatched to maintain order on the scene.
The martial arts examinations in previous years would not be so grand, but today is different, because Emperor Yuanwu will be here to watch and personally preside over the competition among the top ten.
When the emperor goes on tour, security must be ensured.
High-ranking ministers and the heads of the two aristocratic families of Su and Han were granted seats by Emperor Yuanwu. The rest of the officials, students and children of aristocratic families who came to watch the game could only stand and watch. The princes who had been in solitary confinement also arrived, as well as the princesses.
The scene was unprecedentedly lively.
"Cousin, come and sit here, there is a seat here." Princess Mingzhu cheered and waved at Ye Tang vigorously.
Ye Tang said something to Xiao Jingxuan, and walked towards where the princesses were sitting.
The princesses of other princes did not come to watch. Among all the princesses, only Ye Tang came.
As soon as Ye Tang sat down, Princess Mingzhu couldn't wait to ask: "Cousin, can my cousin become the top martial arts champion?"
Ye Tang smiled lightly: "I don't know, the other nine candidates are all outstanding, I can't guarantee that my husband can beat them."
Princess Mingzhu laughed and said, "Cousin, you are too modest. You are obviously very confident in your cousin. To be honest, when I first heard that my cousin was also participating in the martial arts exam, I was very serious and didn't think highly of him. I thought he would definitely not pass the exam, not even the literary exam. I never thought that he was so amazing that he not only passed the exam, but also won first place. In the blink of an eye, he became the most popular candidate for the martial arts champion."
Not only Princess Mingzhu was surprised, but the other princesses and princes were also surprised. After all, in their eyes, Xiao Jingxuan was just a lazy person who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun.
It is unbelievable that a man who hides behind his wife when he sees an assassin actually made it to the finals of the martial arts examination and entered the top ten to compete for the title of martial arts champion.
"Cousin, many people are saying that my cousin used to hide his incompetence. I think they are right. My cousin was hiding his incompetence. He was obviously very capable, but he pretended to be incompetent. He deceived everyone. Cousin, has my cousin always been like this? Has he ever deceived you?"
Ye Tang said honestly: "I have cheated."
Princess Mingzhu was surprised: "Ah? He even dared to lie to you, how outrageous!"
While the two were talking, the competition began.
At the order of Emperor Yuanwu, ten candidates immediately stepped onto the arena and drew lots in public to decide their opponents.
Jamel Xiao drew Zhao Jinwei.
This man had traveled alone for three years. It was said that he had killed many evildoers who bullied the weak. He also broke into a mountain village alone and rescued many civilians. He was a true hero.
"Where is this Zhao Jinwei from?" asked Emperor Yuanwu.
Shangguan Zhenhua glanced at the list before saying, "Your Majesty, he is from Yuncheng, and the Zhao family is the second largest family in Yuncheng."
After he said this, he suddenly paused, thought of something, and looked at the word Yuncheng on the list again and again.
Isn’t Yuncheng where the Ye family is located?
Similarly, it is also the hometown of the Shangguan clan.
Over the past few decades, there have been few talented people in Yuncheng. Few people made it to the list for the civil examination, and none for the military examination.
This year, a Zhao Jinwei appeared and made it into the top ten.
"Good, he's a good boy!" Shangguan Zhenhua felt more appreciative of Zhao Jinwei, and he was looking forward to Zhao Jinwei's performance.
Emperor Yuanwu seemed to understand his thoughts and smiled indifferently.
As soon as Zhao Jinwei came on stage, he clasped his fists to Jamel Xiao and said politely, "Thank you!"
His eyes were serious and solemn, without any fear or contempt for Jamel Xiao's identity.
He will take every opponent seriously.
He wanted to display his strength perfectly in front of the Duke of Protectorate.
He would join the Huoyun Army, fight alongside the Duke of Protecting the Country, kill all the Beiyi people, and defend the Yuan Dynasty's territory.
Xiao Jingxuan also clasped his fists and said, "Thank you."
After both of them were ready, Emperor Yuanwu shouted this time: "The competition begins!"
Zhao Jinwei immediately attacked with a gun.
He was tall and the weapon he used was a long and heavy black iron spear. Not only the tip of the spear was made of black iron, but the handle was also made of steel.
His spear skills were sharp, fast, accurate and ruthless. The spear shot out like a dragon and was in front of Xiao Jingxuan in the blink of an eye.