As two of the most beautiful women in a sea of beautiful women, countless pairs of eyes were now set upon them.Second Madame nodded. "Yes, that's right. You need not trouble yourself with the queue. We'll enroll on your behalf!"As they spoke, Second Madame's turn had arrived. Stepping forward, Second Madame enrolled for both Hua Mengshi and Hua Qiyue before submitting her own enrollment.Beside them, the servants were having endless discussions. Hua Qiyue had begun receiving all kinds of sweeping looks from the crowd.Hua Qiyue's lips curved slightly. Lvxin's eyes widened in surprise as her innocent mind finally caught up. "Miss... I think I understand..."Hua Qiyue glanced nonchalantly at Second Madame's cheerful face. The woman looked as if she had just stumbled upon the best luck in the world.Of course, she and her daughter both assumed that she was about to die. Why would they not be happy?

Hua Qiyue was informed by Qiuyun that her opponent would be Ouyang Liuer. What a coincidence indeed.Hua Qiyue was not bothered at all by this discovery. Lvxin and Youshui, on the other hand, were secretly worrying themselves to death about Hua Qiyue's chances.That night, Hua Qiyue decided that getting some good rest would be more productive than practicing inside the gourd.The morning of the tournament, Lvxin painstakingly tested Hua Qiyue's breakfast with a silver needle for any kind of poison before allowing Hua Qiyue to consume her meal.By chance, Hua Qiyue caught a glimpse of Qiuyun and saw that the latter's hands were trembling slightly. Hua Qiyue glanced at the dishes and soups nonchalantly and took a small sip of Long Red soup.After breakfast, Hua Qiyue brought Lvxin and Qiuyun with her to the tournament.The arena had been set up on the north side of the capital, which was usually vacant and u

As the tournament went on, the women in the stands chittered away about Prince Nan and the other handsome men present, who were far more interesting than the fighting.Hua Qiyue, however, focused intensely on the competition as she attempted to remember every single move made.She was like a diligent scholar, her slim brows shifting between being raised while and furrowed.Qiuyun returned, having handed all the betting slips to Butler Wang.As the tenth round approached, Lvxin's anxiousness increased further. She approached Hua Qiyue, who was absent-mindedly chewing on a piece of watermelon, and whispered, "Miss... let's leave quietly..."Hua Qiyue raised her brows as she stared at her maid in shock. "Why would I leave? My turn is coming up."Beside her, Qiuyun said anxiously, "Yes, Miss, no one would notice if you just left now!"Hua Qiyue put down her piece of watermelon calmly and wiped her

Hua Qiyue stepped out of the carriage to shake hands with Ji Jing.Qiuyun's face sank.Ji Jing smiled with overwhelming enthusiasm. "My brother told me that your footwork during the match was outstanding. Can we treat you to a meal?"Hua Qiyue was flattered. "You’re too kind! I couldn’t possibly accept such generosity."Not wanting Hua Qiyue to feel forced, Ji Jing hurriedly said, "You are too humble, Ms. Hua. This is simply a meal between friends."Having a friend in the Ji family could be quite useful, indeed.After a quick glance at Lvxin and Qiuyun, she agreed.As they followed Ji Jing through the streets of the capital, Hua Qiyue began to feel like she knew where they were going, and her heart sank as Ji Jing stepped up to Dong Hai Restaurant.Zhou Zhicheng was standing inside, and it was all Hua Qiyue could do not to murder him on the spot.Everything around her

Yun Shimo had to suppress a laugh. It was difficult to believe this was the same woman who had threatened to destroy the Long Red stalks. And neither of those matched the woman he’d seen in the tournament mere hours ago.Which one was the real Hua Qiyue? Or were they all masks?"I rarely find myself in the capital, so now that I have the opportunity to walk about, I asked Qiyue to show me around."Hua Qiyue was surprised by his familiarity, but didn’t let it show on her face.Constantly putting on an act for everyone around her was exhausting. Yes, she was clever and, some would say, beautiful, but putting on the front of the dim-witted old Hua Qiyue was taking a toll on her.Sometimes, she just had to let the cleverness show."Tsk, I didn't expect Miss Hua to have such good fortune to not only win against Miss Ouyang but also find herself in the company of the Medicine Saint himself. She must be truly luc