Generally speaking, when people say someone is strong in limbs, they tend to follow it with "simple in mind".
So, after the delicate scholar uttered the first four words, those watching nearby couldn't help but think of "simple in mind".
The big man was no exception.
"You pretty boy! Are you saying I'm simple - minded?!" the big man roared, his eyes glaring angrily.
The scholar still remained expressionless and said, "I didn't say that. If you insist on thinking so, I can't do anything about it."
From afar, Chu Qing couldn't help but burst into laughter. This kid was really interesting.
His soft - spoken words not only made people feel uncomfortable but also showed that he didn't seem to be afraid of this competition.
So, could it be that this scholar actually knew martial arts?
The big man knew he couldn't argue, so he angrily shouted, "Take this!" and rushed towards the scholar like a tiger dashing back into the mountains.
Chu Qing couldn't help but hold her breath for the scholar.
Everyone else held their breaths too, not daring to blink for fear of missing something.
The scholar remained calm in the face of danger. Instead of retreating, he advanced. His slender body nimbly sidestepped, easily dodging the big man's attack. Although the big man was a bit surprised, he quickly swung his thick arm to continue his attack.
The two exchanged several moves, and before long, the big man was showing signs of defeat.
Chu Qing raised her eyebrows and said with interest, "This scholar really has some skills. He looks so weak and harmless, which makes people let their guard down. Who would have thought... his martial arts are quite good."
Wei Ying curled his lips and said, "That big man only has a strong appearance. His moves are too simple."
While Chu Qing and Wei Ying were discussing, the result on the stage was already decided.
The scholar won.
The big man hung his head dejectedly and got off the stage.
"I was lucky," the scholar bowed to the audience below, and finally a faint smile appeared on his face.
At this time, the onlookers began to seriously look at this scholar.
"I'll come!" A cold and beautiful woman immediately stepped onto the stage.
She was dressed in black, and her long black hair wasn't coiled up like ordinary women's. Instead, it was tied up high with a red ribbon, making her look unrestrained and handsome.
"Wow! This girl looks really good!" Chu Qing didn't spare her praise.
Wei Ying just glanced at her and then turned his gaze to Chu Qing, saying leisurely, "If our Qingqing dressed like this, she would be even more unrestrained."
"Um..." Chu Qing pursed her lips and shyly ate a piece of red - date glutinous rice cake.
"Hey, this one seems much sweeter than the ones I ate before."
Wei Ying saw a bit of cake sticking to Chu Qing's lips. He reached out his finger to wipe it off and then put it into his own mouth.
"Um, it's really sweet."
Without exception, Chu Qing's face turned red again.
Every time he saw his Qingqing blush, Wei Ying thought it was truly a joy in his life.
Because at this moment, Qingqing was really too cute!
Chu Qing: "..."
Ah!!!
This Wei Ying was teasing her again!
Seeing Chu Qing blushing furiously, Wei Ying squinted and smiled, "Logically speaking, we're like an old married couple. Why is Qingqing still as shy as a young girl?"
"Um..." Chu Qing's face turned even redder.
What could she do!
The older she got, the less able she was to resist teasing!
She was so desperate!
"Keep... keep watching!" Chu Qing said with a straight face and turned Wei Ying's face towards the stage.
"Eh???" As soon as Chu Qing looked at the stage, she was surprised to find that the scholar had... gotten off the stage???
Ah!!!
She hadn't had time to see what had happened!
Chu Qing gave Wei Ying a reproachful look and said, "It's all your fault. I missed it!"
Wei Ying just smiled, turned around to pour a cup of chrysanthemum tea, and then handed it to her, saying slowly, "Calm down, my lady."
This address of "my lady" startled Chu Qing so much that she almost dropped the tea in her hand. Fortunately, she reacted in time; otherwise, the passers - by downstairs would have been in trouble.
"Who... who's your lady!" Chu Qing pouted.
This rascal was addicted to teasing her!
No way!
The more Chu Qing thought about it, the more embarrassed she felt. She had walked more bridges than he had walked roads. How could she be so easily flustered by this rascal again and again!
This wasn't her style!
Later, she must win back the upper hand!
But right now, her mind was in a mess, and it wasn't a good time to deal with him. After thinking for a while, Chu Qing turned to Luoluo, who was also watching the competition, and asked, "What just happened?"
Luoluo was stunned for a moment, then bit her lower lip and stammered, "Just now... the prince called you my lady..."
After saying that, Luoluo lowered her head, looking very shy.
Seeing the prince and princess showing their affection all the time was really hard for her, a young girl with budding feelings.
But Chu Qing's face froze. She wished she could break Luoluo apart to see what was in this little girl's head!
Was this what she was asking about?!
Ignoring Wei Ying's shaking body from laughter, Chu Qing gritted her teeth and said, "I'm asking you what happened on the stage just now!"
Not what Wei Ying had just said!
Only then did Luoluo raise her little face in surprise and then quickly replied, "Just now, that girl smiled at the scholar. The scholar seemed a bit distracted, and then the girl suddenly rushed up and gave him a surprise attack. Then... the scholar lost..."
"Just... that simple?" Chu Qing was shocked.
Luoluo nodded.
"Maybe this scholar gets shy when he sees the opposite sex. So when that girl smiled at him, he lost his concentration," Wei Ying explained unhurriedly.
"How do you know he was shy?" Chu Qing glared at him.
"Because I saw his blushing face just now. Well... it's no less than Qingqing's blushing just now," Wei Ying said with a gentle smile, continuing to answer Chu Qing's question.
"..."
Was he going to keep this up?!
Wasn't it just a blush!
This rascal was really going too far!
Chu Qing tried her best to control her itching fist. She was afraid that if she wasn't careful, she would murder the father of her child.
Was this rascal being too arrogant!
Chu Qing could only silently comfort herself:
He's her man. She has to bear it even if she's angry to death.
"Keep watching! Someone else is on the stage!" Chu Qing took a deep breath and then turned her gaze back to the stage.
Wasn't watching the competition enjoyable?!
At this time, a gentle - looking girl slowly walked onto the stage. She showed a proper smile and said softly,
"Miss, how about we have a competition in embroidery?"
"Eh?" The black - clothed girl was obviously stunned.
The gentle - looking girl who came later pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "We're both girls. Embroidery should be okay, right?"
Chu Qing's face had returned to normal. She continued to discuss with Wei Ying, "This little girl has some ideas."
After all, girls who knew martial arts generally didn't like embroidery very much.
She wondered how the black - clothed girl would respond.