Song Wenyu became anxious and said to Miss You, "We originally came to listen to music, how did it end up like this? After all, it’s Old Madam’s birthday banquet, it’s better not to compete.

We all know Miss Gu Qi’s personality, she speaks without restraint, shouldn’t you stop her already? Your third brother has practiced martial arts longer than Gu Qi, right."

Just shy of saying what face does one have even if they win.

The Ninth Princess exclaimed, "We’re doing this for Miss Gu Qi’s own good, she’s used to speaking recklessly, and talking nonsense about sitting on the ground to attract a husband, competing to win a marriage, all because the family’s guards have puffed her up without knowing her limits. We all know her character, but outsiders don’t. If she doesn’t get a lesson to know her own worth, what if she causes trouble everywhere in the future?

Just like last time at the Imperial College playing polo, it was all her doing, though in the end, Father awarded a lot of gifts. If Dingbei Marquis hadn’t coincidentally brought people over, who knows how badly you would have lost.

A good deal of learning what’s a Life and Death Document, You Da even ran to the palace to report to this Princess. If it weren’t for the merciful Mother allowing someone to relay the message to Father, those wild and untamed Yelv people wouldn’t have let it go easily."

Miss You glanced at Song Wenyu and echoed, "Didn’t you also get injured that time, don’t forget the pain once the wound is healed."

Song Wenyu was stumped and left speechless.

The sickly Crown Prince said gently, "It’s alright, Little Sister Song, don’t worry, Third Brother is not without awareness, it is merely to show Little Sister Baozhu that practicing martial arts is not easy."

Song Wenyu increasingly resented this sick Crown Prince but couldn’t outwardly show it, he could only sigh, "That’s for the best."

Gu Baoshu couldn’t care less about these things, Gu Shiliu was elusive and hard to meet, forcing her to spar only with the guards. At least it was better than not being able to handle a single move from Gu Shiliu, and after easily dispatching Xu Tang and others, she had no sense of her martial arts ability.

Now that Third Young Master You volunteered to step up, she would...

"Fine, let’s compete with fists and feet, no need to go outside, how about right here on this patch of land?"

Gu Baoshu looked around; the Piano Room was quite spacious, with many curtains and screens dividing areas, furnished with some guqin, books, and tea sets.

Where they sat, there was a large open space, enough for the two of them to dodge and maneuver.

Third Young Master You hesitated for a moment.

The Crown Prince said, "Let’s do it here, and try not to make too much noise. It’s fine if you disturb others, but if you disturb the Duchess, then what? This isn’t turning a birthday celebration into trouble."

Third Young Master You had to say, "Alright then, Miss Gu Qi, I’m older than you, so I’ll let you have three moves."

Gu Baoshu’s two eyebrows stood straight up, "Who told you to yield, it’s unnecessary, just show your true skills."

To whom did he look down upon, even letting three moves.

Originally, she intended to conserve her strength, but since he said so, she must exert her full strength to show him the power of my Qi Divine Leg.

Indeed, roaming the martial world and acting chivalrously requires a name.

Qin Heng learned that Xu Tang plotted against her but ended up with a broken foot, unable to retaliate, admiring her immensely, and immediately gave her the name Qi Divine Leg, indicating that if she could bring him into the upcoming polo competition to play, this name would be spread widely.

Gu Baoshu wasn’t one for empty fame, since the brothers admired her so much, she couldn’t let this name fall.

Gu Baoshu established a stance, eyes wide open, glaring angrily at Third Young Master You, this is called Tiger Eye Style, meant to intimidate the opponent first.

Third Young Master You chuckled, made a humble gesture, and said, "Miss Gu Qi, please make your move."

Gu Baoshu tapped her feet on the ground and leapt into the air, pouncing towards the leisurely Third Young Master You.

...

Qin Yuan chatted and laughed with the female guests from Duke An’s Mansion, turned through a few gardens, and met with the female guests from Shouchun Marquis Mansion, both sides greeted each other and exchanged pleasantries.

The newly married concubine daughter-in-law of Shouchun Marquis Mansion is the daughter of the Imperial College Doctor, who often interacts with Qin Wan, and upon meeting, both tacitly pretended not to know each other.

Marchioness Shouchun, having several grandchildren, and Qin Yuan, this young daughter-in-law, couldn’t say much, only exchanging polite conversation, then asking about the Capital Inspection.

Gu Jinghui controlled things strictly, information couldn’t get in or out, now the officials in Capital City are pondering what the outcome of this Capital Inspection might be.

Marquis Shouchun had long started to muddle through life, the Capital Inspection had no impact on him, but his children’s family are employed in the court, inevitably paying some attention, but he couldn’t get much out of it, and Marchioness Shouchun left in frustration.

The concubine daughter-in-law followed obediently behind, not daring to say a word.

After they passed, Hong Ye laughed and said, "I thought she was so pleased, following the Second Miss’s example to secure a marriage with Shouchun Marquis Mansion, not knowing how many years to endure before becoming a mother-in-law. I tell you, our miss is truly fortunate."

Qin Yuan couldn’t help but laugh and scold, "I knew you’d say these things when you see her, you really can’t keep two taels of oil in your stomach. Aren’t we supposed to follow the people from Duke An’s Mansion? No one even knows where they are now."

Hong Ye replied, "It’s not my fault, it’s all Shouchun Marquis Mansion people blocking us, Marquis busy with outside matters, how could we know, only after they kept asking back and forth did we get delayed for so long."

Qin Yuan said, "Forget it, let’s not walk around anymore, look at the hour, the banquet might start soon, let’s sit and enjoy the scenery here."

This garden is the style of Suzhou and Hangzhou, exquisite and compact, unable to hold many people, many come to look and then leave, yet it’s located at a junction, hence still quiet, but not secluded.

Sitting down to rest was quite nice, no worry of being bumped into by those with intentions.

Hong Ye, tired from walking, immediately found a place to sit with Cui Ming upon hearing this, studying the surroundings, whenever unsure, constantly asking, knowing her Missy is knowledgeable about everything from astronomy to geography.

A group of people chatted merrily, shortly a young maid hurried over, panting and said, "Dingbei Marquis’s wife, this maid finally found you."

Qin Yuan’s eyebrow twitched.

Here it comes again, here it comes again, what’s this act now?

Hehua and Yang’er were already standing up, shielding Qin Yuan behind them, only leaving a slit.

Looking through the gap, Qin Yuan asked, "What’s the matter? Which family’s maid are you, who is your master, what is the reason for seeking me?"

The young maid took a breath, hastily made a courtesy, "This maid is a servant from Duke Zhen’s Mansion, accompanying the eldest Miss, the eldest Miss ordered the maid to find Madam to manage the mansion’s Seventh Miss. If not addressed soon, there might be trouble."