At that time, Shen Ningning was still in class.
Chen Shaobei saw her carriage parked outside the Chinese Academy of Chinese Studies and was about to walk over and ask her coachman to go find Shen Ningning for him.
However, as soon as he reached the carriage, someone happened to lift the curtain and come out.
Jiang Zhi and Chen Shaobei looked at each other, and both of them were stunned.
"You still dare to come?" Jiang Zhi took out the kitchen knife from her waist and pressed it against Chen Shaobei's collar: "You noble people know how to bully a child. Why are you here? Do you want to make Sister Ningning cry? To make her sad?"
Chen Shaobei didn't answer in a hurry. He lowered his cold and serious eyes and looked at the kitchen knife at his throat.
Jiang Zhi probably sharpened it for self-defense. The handle of the knife was tied with a red rope.
He picked up the oil-paper bag in his hand, looked fearless, and replied calmly: "I'm here to deliver cakes to the princess, but mainly because I'm looking for you. Since you're here, it's just right."
Jiang Zhi's suspicious eyes turned from the oil-paper bag to Back to Chen Shaobei.
"Tell me what you want from me."
"Not long ago, my father will hold a martial arts competition at the racecourse to select thirty soldiers. You are very skilled. I recommend you to take part in the selection."
"No." Jiang Zhi refused without thinking.
Chen Shaobei's tone was calm and patient: "Don't refuse in a hurry. If you are really selected, you will not only be a soldier of the government, but also my father or a guard around me."
"With such an identity, in the future, If you follow us into battle and kill the enemy, the imperial court will directly promote you to a high-level military commander when you return to the court."
To put it bluntly, he was giving Jiang Zhi a shortcut to become an official.
Ordinary military commanders must participate in rigorous martial arts at all levels.
But you can also use this method to first become a soldier under the command of the general in the court.
When you find a suitable opportunity and return from killing the enemy on the battlefield, you can directly enter the court.
But Jiang Zhi still disagreed.
She put the kitchen knife on her waist again and laughed in a tomboy tone.
"Even if you say it's all fancy, I won't go. We met by chance. How could you be so kind and provide me with this opportunity?"
"You have nothing to do to show your courtesy, but I'll give the weasel a New Year's greeting!" She folded her arms and leaned against the car's shaft. superior.
Chen Shaobei had no choice but to say in a calm voice: "It's a weasel paying New Year's greetings to a chicken, but I have no uneasy intentions."
Jiang Zhi glanced at him from the corner of her eyes: "You don't need to say anymore, I will never go to the martial arts tournament anyway."
"Not yet. " As for whether I am willing to work in the General's Mansion, just because of Sister Ningning's situation, I should stand by her side and distance myself from you to avoid suspicion. Do you understand?"
Chen Shaobei nodded, his eyes as calm as a deep pool. No ripples.
His thin lips curled up slightly and he chuckled.
"Don't you want to give yourself a chance and give your father a chance?"
"How many people have joined the bandit king Jiang Xiaofeng's Tongsheng Fist now? He made great contributions to the court, but he also died at the hands of the court.
"If you can stand in court with your own ability, you will definitely have the opportunity to clear your father's name one day."
"Whether your father is a bandit king or a tyrant is up to you . After you become powerful, it's just a matter of your words."
Jiang Zhi was stunned.
The cold wind blew the hair under her felt hat.
In order to dress up like a tomboy, she specially thickened her eyebrows and rubbed a layer of substance on her face, which made her look yellow and dull.
However, Chen Shaobei saw up close that her eyes were unparalleledly clear, with a light brown outer ring around her pupils, making her overall facial features appear delicate.
How could there be a boy who looks so much like a girl?
Chen Shaobei thought to himself.
He could see that Jiang Zhi had many concerns, but he must convince her to agree today.
It's not that he thinks much about Jiang Zhi, but that it was Mo Lingwei who gave him the order to give Jiang Zhi a chance to enter the general's mansion.
Mo Lingwei still wanted to find a way to reconcile with Shen Ningning.
Therefore, the arrogant Crown Prince gave this arduous task to Chen Shaobei.
In this short moment, Jiang Zhi had already thought about it. She shook her head: "Forget it, I..." However, before she could finish her words, a soft voice came from beside her: "Brother Jiang, you must go to the martial arts tournament!"
The two of them turned to look, Shen Ningning was holding the hem of her skirt in her little hand and holding a book in her hand. Da ran over.
She was wearing a bright red thick coat with auspicious cloud patterns, with a circle of white rabbit plush on the collar and cuffs, which complemented the little guy's petite and fair face.
Shen Ningning ran to them wearing a pair of white riding boots and jingling bells.
Her face turned red: "I heard what you just said, brother Jiang, you don't have to refuse such a good opportunity for me."
"I think Uncle Jiang has a spirit in heaven. If I can see you, I will turn him down. " He will definitely be very happy if his Tongsheng Fist is promoted and goes into battle to kill the enemy. "
Deep in her heart, of course Jiang Zhi wanted to go, but she also had a resistance to the imperial court.
However, now that she heard Shen Ningning's encouragement, Jiang Zhi was finally moved a little.
Finally, she looked at Chen Shaobei: "Well, since sister Ningning supports me, I will give it a try."
Chen Shaobei chuckled: "The competition will be in six days. I will come here to pick you up and the county. Lord."
Shen Ningning raised her little head and blinked her round black eyes: "Should I go too?"
Chen Shaobei asked, "Won't the princess go to cheer for Brother Jiang?"
Shen Ningning laughed immediately after saying this. He arched his eyebrows and said, "Yes, I'm going to go then!"
Chen Shaobei smiled calmly.
He handed the cakes he brought to Shen Ningning: "I heard that the princess likes to eat them, so I specially bought them and brought them with me. It's getting late, so I left first."
After that, Chen Shaobei got on his horse, his figure neat and handsome. .
Jiang Zhi looked at his back and clicked her tongue: "I admire this Chen Shaobei a little bit. He really has the heroic demeanor of a young general."
After she finished speaking, she couldn't wait for Shen Ningning's response.
Looking down, Shen Ningning's eyes were red again.
Jiang Zhi was startled and hurriedly got out of the carriage: "What's wrong, sister Ningning, why are you crying again?"
Shen Ningning looked at the cake in her hand and choked up, "Only my brother knows that I like this taste."
"Ah . "Jiang Zhi was stunned for a moment, then became angry: "This Chen Shaobei, I know that when he appears, he will definitely make you cry!"
She quickly wiped the little guy's tears with her sleeves: "Sister Ningning, don't be sad.
Shen Ningning's little nose was red, and she raised her misty eyes: "Sister Jiang Zhi, is it possible that my brother is not angry with me anymore?" Jiang
Zhi hesitated: "Well... I'm not sure, maybe. Well..."
It snowed heavily for two days in a row.
On the day of the martial arts tournament, it finally stopped.
The scorching sun, which had not appeared for a long time, was shining brightly.
However, the land of Cangyun Kingdom is still covered with ice and snow, and the wind is biting.
A large circular arena has already been set up at the racecourse, and people with lofty ideals from all sides will then board the stage to compete.
When Shen Ningning arrived, she saw many people outside the venue. Jiang
Zhi glanced at it and was surprised: "Oh, there must be thousands of people here!"
Chen Ye, who was driving the car, said with a smile: "This is the selection of the Zhenbei General Mansion. What we martial arts practitioners desire most is to become a member of the Zhenbei Army. That is something that can bring honor to our ancestors."
Not because of anything else, just because. General Zhenbei participated in countless battles throughout his life and never lost a single battle.
The reason why Cangyun Kingdom suffered from drought and was not invaded by foreign enemies was precisely because of such a tiger and wolf army, which shocked foreign countries.
After hearing this, Shen Ningning said to Jiang Zhi: "Brother Jiang, you have to behave well in a while, don't be afraid."
She and Jiang Zhi got off the carriage one after another, and the Black Wolf King and Lang San also wanted to get out of the crowded carriage. .
However, the little guy pressed on the Black Wolf King's mouth and pushed back.