Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

As soon as Zhu Linlang finished speaking, footsteps were suddenly heard outside the yard.

"Excuse me, is this the group leader here?" A respectful voice sounded outside the yard.

Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang looked at each other, then walked to the gate of the courtyard and saw a servant wearing the Wen family's clothes standing there, looking at them respectfully.

"It's us. What's the matter?" Zhu Linlang asked.

The servant bowed respectfully and said, "This is a gift from my eldest young master to Her Highness the Princess. Please accept it."

As he spoke, he handed over an exquisite gift box.

Zhu Linlang was slightly stunned. She didn't expect that the eldest young master of the Wen family would give her a gift.

She and Fang Yue looked at each other, and a hint of doubt flashed in their eyes.

Fang Yue nodded slightly, motioning for her to take the gift.

Zhu Linlang smiled and continued, "I appreciate your young master's kindness, but I cannot accept this gift."

The servant seemed to have not expected to be rejected. He was stunned for a moment, but soon regained his composure and asked softly:

"Your Highness, this is a gift carefully selected by my eldest young master. Are you really not going to accept it?"

Zhu Linlang shook her head and said firmly, "Please tell your eldest young master that I appreciate his kindness.

But I have my own principles and cannot accept gifts from others casually, especially such expensive gifts. Please forgive me."

After hearing this, the servant was a little disappointed, but still responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Highness. I will pass your words to the young master."

Zhu Linlang smiled again to express her gratitude, then turned and went back to the yard.

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The next day, Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang got up early at daybreak.

Today Zhu Linlang plans to take Fang Yue to visit Shenjing City.

Shenjing City, the capital of the Great Wei Dynasty, has a long history and profound cultural heritage.

When the two walked out of the courtyard, what came into view was the wide and clean streets and the quaint buildings on both sides.

Although it was not yet fully light, there were already many pedestrians on the streets, and vendors had begun setting up their stalls, preparing to welcome the new day.

Zhu Linlang took Fang Yue through the streets of Shenjing City with ease, introducing the history and stories of the city as they walked.

Fang Yue listened with great interest and asked questions from time to time, which Zhu Linlang answered patiently.

They first came to an ancient temple, which was very popular and had a constant stream of believers.

Zhu Linlang led Fang Yue into the temple and said softly, "This temple is dedicated to the patron saint of our Great Wei. It is said to be very effective, so there are many believers."

Fang Yue looked around at the people who were praying devoutly and nodded.

Fang Yue said softly: "The atmosphere here is really solemn, and you can feel people's piety and faith."

Zhu Linlang smiled and responded, "Yes, this temple has witnessed the historical changes of Shenjing City and also carries people's beliefs and hopes. Every brick and stone seems to tell an ancient story."

The two continued to visit the temple, stopping from time to time to admire the murals and carvings, and feeling the charm of ancient culture and art.

Just as Zhu Linlang and Fang Yue were immersed in the ancient charm of the temple, there was suddenly a commotion outside.

Zhu Linlang and Fang Yue looked at each other and walked out of the temple curiously.

I saw a crowd of people on the street, seemingly watching something exciting.

Zhu Linlang squeezed into the crowd out of curiosity, only to find that the person in the center of the crowd was Wen Feiyang, the eldest son of the Wen family.

Wen Feiyang was dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a handsome face and bright eyes, and was surrounded by a group of people.

When he saw Zhu Linlang, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, which then turned into a deep smile.

"Princess, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you here." Wen Feiyang walked forward and bowed politely.

Zhu Linlang was also quite surprised. She returned the greeting and said with a smile, "Master Wen, what a coincidence. Are you here to visit this temple as well?"

"That's right." Wen Feiyang nodded, "I have admired this temple for a long time, and I came here specially to worship today. I didn't expect to meet the princess here, it's really a great honor."

Fang Yue stood beside Zhu Linlang. He looked at Wen Feiyang and secretly evaluated the eldest young master of the Wen family in his heart.

Wen Feiyang didn't even look at Fang Yue, as if he didn't notice Fang Yue beside Zhu Linlang, and bowed and said:
"Your Highness, it's better to meet by chance than to invite each other. Why don't I host you today and welcome you."

Zhu Linlang smiled slightly and shook her head. "Master Wen, I appreciate your kindness. But I have plans today and cannot keep the appointment. Besides,"

She paused and glanced at Fang Yue, "I'm not alone, I have friends with me."

Wen Feiyang seemed to notice Fang Yue's presence. He turned around and nodded to Fang Yue. "This friend looks unfamiliar. How come?"

"Oh, this is Fang Yue, my good friend." Zhu Linlang introduced.

After hearing this, Wen Feiyang bowed to Fang Yue and said, "Brother Fang, nice to meet you."

Fang Yue also returned the greeting and said, "Brother Wen, I have long heard of your great name."

Wen Feiyang turned to Zhu Linlang again, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but he still maintained his elegant demeanor.

"Since you have already made arrangements, I will not disturb you. However, if you need any help during your trip, please feel free to come to me."

Zhu Linlang nodded and smiled, "Thank you, Master Wen. If I need anything, I will definitely ask you for help."

"That's great." Wen Feiyang smiled slightly, bowed to the two of them again, then turned and left.

Looking at Wen Feiyang's departing back, Zhu Linlang sighed softly.

She turned to look at Fang Yue and found that he was also looking at her. When their eyes met, Zhu Linlang's face flushed slightly.

"Where are we going next?" Zhu Linlang asked in order to break the brief silence.

Fang Yue came back to his senses and smiled slightly, "I'll follow your arrangements. I'm not very familiar with Shenjing City."

"Well, let's go to the market."

Zhu Linlang suggested, "The market in Shenjing City is very lively, with many special handicrafts and snacks. You will definitely like them."

"Okay." Fang Yue nodded in agreement.

The two left the temple and headed towards the market.

At the market, they tasted various special snacks, and Zhu Linlang also picked out a gift for Fang Yue, which was an exquisite jade pendant.

Fang Yue bought a string of candied haws for Zhu Linlang, and the two of them enjoyed this rare leisure time in the bustling market.

But at this time, Wen Feiyang, who was secretly following Fang Yue and the others, had a gloomy face.

"Bitch, how dare you reject me!"

Wen Feiyang clenched his fists in anger in secret, his face as gloomy as water.

As the eldest son of the Wen family, he has a noble status. When has he ever suffered such a setback?

He originally thought that with his status and charm, he could easily win Zhu Linlang's heart, but he didn't expect that she would reject him so firmly.

"Master, what should we do now?"

The servant beside him asked cautiously, fearing to offend the master who was in a bad mood. Wen Feiyang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He couldn't let his anger get the better of him and had to think calmly about his next move.

"Keep staring at them."

Wen Feiyang said coldly, "I want to know their every move, especially Fang Yue. I want to find out his background."

"Yes, young master." The servant responded and turned to leave.

At the market, Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang were unaware of the turmoil in the dark.

They continued to stroll around, enjoying the lively atmosphere of the market.

Zhu Linlang introduced various special snacks and handicrafts to Fang Yue from time to time, and Fang Yue listened with great interest and occasionally bought some small things for Zhu Linlang.

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At this time, Wen Feiyang came to a restaurant.

He went straight to the private room he often visited, and at this moment, the door opened.

The door slowly opened, and the graceful figure of the royal princess appeared in Wen Feiyang's sight.

She was dressed in a luxurious palace dress and wore an exquisite phoenix crown on her head, and her temperament was elegant and majestic.

"Master Wen, you have been waiting for me for a long time, right?" The eldest princess said jokingly with a slight smile on her lips.

Wen Feiyang quickly stood up and saluted, "I am honored to have Her Royal Highness the Princess visit me. I wonder what instructions Her Royal Highness has for you this time?"

The princess sat down lightly and glanced at Wen Feiyang, "Master Wen, I heard that you met Zhu Linlang and that guy called Fang Yue at the market today?"

Wen Feiyang was startled, but he remained calm, "Yes, Your Highness."

"Master Wen, I have something important to discuss with you today." The eldest princess sat in the seat of honor in the living room of the Wen family, her tone serious and mysterious.

Wen Feiyang bowed and saluted, "It is a great honor for us to have Her Royal Highness, the Princess, here. What instructions do you have?"

The princess glanced at Wen Feiyang and spoke slowly: "Master Wen, I know that you have been pursuing Princess Zhu Linlang, but do you know that Fang Yue beside her is a great threat."

Wen Feiyang frowned, "What do you mean by that, Your Highness?"

"I suspect Fang Yue has bad intentions towards the royal family." The princess continued, "I hope you can help me deal with Fang Yue."

Wen Feiyang's heart moved. He was already jealous and hostile towards Fang Yue. After hearing what the princess said, he became more determined to get rid of Fang Yue.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. The Wen family has been loyal for generations. It is our duty to share the worries of the royal family."

Wen Feiyang said respectfully, "But I don't know how Your Highness wants me to act?"

The princess smiled slightly, "Master Wen is indeed very smart. I hope you can find a way to lure Fang Yue out of Shenjing City."

Wen Feiyang was secretly delighted, this was exactly the result he wanted.

He nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will do my best to complete this task."

The princess nodded with satisfaction, "I am naturally relieved to see Young Master Wen do the job. After the task is completed, I will definitely reward you handsomely."

A trace of greed and expectation flashed in Wen Feiyang's eyes. He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your appreciation. I will definitely fulfill my mission."

The princess stood up and gently patted Wen Feiyang on the shoulder, "Remember, this matter is of great importance, so be careful. I am waiting for your good news."

After saying that, the princess turned and left the private room, leaving Wen Feiyang alone to indulge in the fantasy of the power and glory that was about to be his.

Meanwhile, Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang were still strolling around the market. They had no idea of ​​the impending crisis and were still enjoying this rare moment of relaxation.

Zhu Linlang picked up an exquisite handicraft and said with a smile, "What do you think of this? I think it suits you very well."

Fang Yue took it, looked at it, and smiled, "It's really special, I like it very much. Thank you, Linlang."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere was warm and sweet.

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After the eldest princess left, Wen Feiyang immediately began to plan how to lure Fang Yue out of Shenjing City.

He was secretly proud of himself, thinking that he could get rid of Fang Yue in one fell swoop this time, thus clearing the obstacles in his pursuit of Zhu Linlang.

He called the servant and whispered some instructions to him. The servant took the order and left, and began to act according to Wen Feiyang's plan.

Wen Feiyang's plan was simple but direct.

He decided to solve the problem in a manly way - through a fair duel, and invited Fang Yue to compete at Yuhuatai outside the city.

This would not only allow him to legitimately lead Fang Yue out of Shenjing City, but would also allow him to demonstrate his strength and charm in front of everyone.

More importantly, if Fang Yue lost the duel, he would naturally lose the qualifications to pursue Zhu Linlang.

So, Wen Feiyang personally wrote a letter of challenge, which was full of provocation and arrogance, inviting Fang Yue to fight at Yuhuatai.

He believed that as long as Fang Yue was still a man, he would definitely not refuse such a challenge.

Wen Feiyang folded the letter of challenge carefully and handed it to the servant beside him. "You personally deliver this letter of challenge to Fang Yue. Remember, make sure he can receive it personally."

The servant took the letter of challenge, responded, and left quickly.

Soon, the letter of challenge was delivered to Fang Yue. Fang Yue unfolded the letter of challenge and read the provocative words written by Wen Feiyang.

Fang Yue then looked at Zhu Linlang next to him and smiled slightly: "I didn't expect that the eldest young master of the Wen family is really infatuated with you."

Zhu Linlang glanced at Fang Yue, a trace of embarrassment on her face, "I didn't know he would be so persistent."

Fang Yue gently held Zhu Linlang's hand and said, "Don't worry, I won't let you get into any trouble."

Zhu Linlang felt the warmth in Fang Yue's palm, and her heart warmed. "I believe you."

"So what are you going to do in this duel?" Zhu Linlang asked with some concern.

"Take this letter to the head of the Wen family. Don't bother with this childish duel."

Fang Yue said calmly, handing Wen Feiyang's letter of challenge back to Zhu Linlang.

There was no fear or tension on his face, as if this duel was nothing to him.

Zhu Linlang took the letter of challenge, glanced at Fang Yue, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

She knew Fang Yue's strength and believed that he could handle this duel, but he chose to solve the problem in this way, which made her appreciate his wisdom and calmness even more.

After all, with Fang Yue's current strength, if he really competed with the eldest young master of the Wen family, it would be pure bullying.

"Okay, I will have someone give this letter to the head of the Wen family." Zhu Linlang said.

"No rush, wait a few more days!" Fang Yue said.

"Why?" Zhu Linlang asked curiously.

"Since Wen Feiyang wants to compete with me so much, let him be anxious for a few more days." Fang Yue smiled slightly.

After hearing this, Zhu Linlang also laughed, "Okay, then let him wait a few more days. But, are you really not going to accept his challenge?"

Fang Yue shook his head: "This kind of duel is meaningless to me. Besides, I don't want to delay our trip because of this kind of thing." (End of this chapter)