svetikya Chapter 122 I'm going to fight three of them!
Chapter 122 I'm going to fight three of them!
Chapter 122 I'm going to take on twenty!
The next day, Gu Yu went to the palace to work again.
Not long after lunch, a guard approached him, saying that the young lord had invited him.
The young lord, also known as the crown prince of Zhao, was named Zhao Dao. He was born to Queen Jing and was two years older than Zhao Pan. The two cousins had always had a good relationship.
Soon after, the guards led Gu Yu into the inner palace.
Nowadays, the harems of various countries are not like those of later generations, which are designated as forbidden palaces. Apart from the king and queen's sleeping quarters, the palace guards can freely enter and leave.
The two walked together to the front of a tall palace, where two eunuchs came forward to greet them.
This is Queen Crystal's bedroom. According to the rules, foreign officials must remove their swords before entering.
Upon entering the hall, Gu Yu saw two rows of burly men wearing sleeveless short jackets standing on either side, each one tall and strong like an ox.
Upon seeing Gu Yu, the muscles in these burly men's arms twitched in unison, as if in a show of defiance.
This situation gave Gu Yu the illusion that he had entered a gym decorated in a palace style.
Or perhaps it's a nightclub that sells fresh beef.
Jing Wanghou sat at the head of the table, her hair piled high with a golden hairpin adorned with a phoenix holding a pearl. She wore a palace dress embroidered with a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix, her skin as smooth as jade, her eyes almond-shaped and cheeks peach-like, and her figure voluptuous and alluring.
She appeared to be in her thirties. Although not as beautiful as Madam Ya or Madam Ni, she was still graceful and charming, exuding an air of elegance and nobility, with a unique charm.
Especially her full, red lips, which are very tempting. I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to taste them.
A young man stood next to her, squinting as he sized up Gu Yu.
This young man was none other than Zhao Dao, the young ruler of the State of Zhao, the son of Queen Jing and King Zhao!
Gu Yu walked into the hall, cupped his hands and said, "Gu Yu, Commander of the Imperial Guard, pays his respects to the Queen and the Young Lord."
Queen Jing raised a delicate, white hand and said in a soft, melodious voice, "Gu Bingwei, there's no need for such formalities. It was my son's will that I summon you to the palace today."
Before Gu Yu could reply, Zhao Daoxian said, "I know your swordsmanship is outstanding, but I wonder how well you fare in combat?"
Jiaodi, also known as Jiaoli or Jiao, is said to have originated from ancient tribes and gradually evolved into sumo and wrestling.
During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, wrestling games were popular in the court, among nobles, and among the common people, and even women participated in them.
The burly men in the hall were wrestling experts recruited by Zhao Dao from all over the place.
The reason Zhao Dao sought out Gu Yu today is because Zhao Pan had been clamoring for revenge.
But he turned around and chickened out. I heard he even knelt down and kowtowed to Gu Yu to become his swordsmanship instructor.
This made Zhao Dao very indignant.
Therefore, he decided to give Gu Yu a hard time, to deflate Gu Yu's arrogance, and to vent his anger for his cousin Zhao Pan.
Gu Yu replied modestly, "Young Master, I have not specifically practiced wrestling, but I know a little about it."
Zhao Dao laughed and said, "Gu Bingwei, there's no need to be modest. How about this, let's have a contest in front of the Empress Dowager today—"
Got it, this kid wants to see a Warring States period version of "Dangal".
Before Gu Yu could answer, Zhao Dao shouted at the burly men, "Who among you is willing to fight Gu Bingwei?"
"I would like to learn from Gu Bingwei's skills."
With a loud shout, a burly man strode out of the line from the right.
To everyone's surprise, Gu Yu shook his head: "That's probably not appropriate."
Zhao Dao thought Gu Yu was afraid of the challenge, and laughed, "Why don't you let Gu Bingwei choose his own opponent?"
Gu Yu also laughed and said, "Since Young Master is in such high spirits today, I dare not disappoint you. What I mean is, I want to fight twenty of them."
What's ten? I'll take on twenty!
"Pfft~"
Queen Crystal had just taken a sip of her tea when she heard this, and she spat it all out as if the tea was scalding hot.
Zhao Dao looked shocked, thinking he had misheard.
"What—what did you say?"
Gu Yu said slowly, "Your Highness, I wish to fight twenty."
There were exactly twenty men standing on both sides.
In Gu Yu's eyes, these burly men were nothing more than brute strength. He wouldn't take twenty of them seriously, or even ten times as many.
However, those burly men couldn't stand it. They were so angry that their faces turned red, veins bulged on their foreheads, and their fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
If Queen Crystal hadn't been there, they probably would have started cursing long ago.
Queen Jing finally came to her senses and hurriedly said, "Gu Bingwei, please don't act rashly."
Surprisingly, Zhao Dao didn't get angry. He squinted and carefully examined Gu Yu for a few moments, then smiled and said, "Gu Bingwei, are you really confident you can take on twenty of them?"
"Your humble servant is willing to give it a try."
Zhao Dao clapped his hands and laughed: "Good! No wonder my father appreciates you. Gu Bingwei is indeed brave and valiant."
Queen Crystal frowned, seemingly not recognizing Gu Yu, and scrutinized him closely once more.
Gu Yu seemed to sense something, looked over, and blinked imperceptibly.
Blinking is a very common action.
But for some reason, Queen Crystal's heart skipped a beat, and her face flushed slightly.
As a woman, she could vaguely sense something unusual in Gu Yu's gaze, as if—
Is it a form of flirting?
Good heavens, this kid is incredibly bold!
How dare you exchange glances with me in front of my son?
The thought arose, and his heart grew even hotter. He unconsciously squeezed his legs together, and his eyes became misty with tears.
Just as Queen Jing was lost in thought, Gu Yu looked at Zhao Dao and cupped his hands, saying, "You flatter me, Young Master!"
"Alright, since Gu Bingwei is so confident, then all of you may come at me together."
"promise!"
The group of men shouted in unison, their voices creating a powerful roar.
These men had been holding back their anger for a long time. One by one, they took off their short jackets, and their muscles throbbed.
Queen Crystal was already aroused by the sight of this scene, which made her heart race and a faint blush rise on her cheeks. "I'll just say it, who's afraid of who?"
Gu Yu also took off his outer robe, revealing his bare upper body.
At this moment, Queen Crystal's eyes lit up again, her heart pounded, and her breathing became somewhat rapid.
Women aren't immune to lust; they're just more reserved about it.
Especially for a woman like Queen Jing, who is in her prime and lonely in the harem, she probably only gets to be with the king a few times a year. How could she not feel empty, lonely, and cold?
Gu Yu's muscles were naturally not as strong as those burly men, after all, he cultivated internal energy.
However, he stood out from the crowd like a crane among chickens, with a face as beautiful as jade, bright and piercing eyes, sword-like eyebrows that slanted upwards to his temples, a majestic and imposing presence, and a vigorous and agile figure. His whole being exuded a confident and elegant demeanor.
His charisma alone is enough to overwhelm those muscular men.
Just like a rooster, no matter how beautiful its feathers are, it is still a chicken. And Gu Yu, standing among this group of roosters, is like a proud and solitary crane.
"No wonder this guy won over Lady Ya so quickly."
Queen Crystal sighed inwardly.
"superior!"
With a loud shout, a group of men surrounded them.
The man who challenged Gu Yu first was eager to make a name for himself, so he pounced and grabbed Gu Yu's shoulders with both hands.
"Bang!"
As a result, Gu Yu gently pulled him along, causing him to fall face-first into the mud.