Chapter 1137 It's Not a Coincidence

one who handled all the household chores for her family. She took turns with her sister-in-law from the third house.Laundry, cooking, cleaning, and housework—Wu Laotai and Liu shi are practically han...Chapter 1137: It's Not a Coincidence

Their transactions were a secret between them, and Fang Jinshu didn't intend to tell Zong Yu.

If

Zhangzong learns about A Sheng's identity, then his background will be exposed.

Time soon came for the Si Kingdoms Trade Fair. Emperor Daxixi intended to use this occasion to demonstrate his nation's strength to the other three kingdoms, proving that Daxixi was not as weak as they believed.

Perhaps this could deter the other three kingdoms, at least until he abdicates, and they wouldn't dare to encroach upon Great Xi's territory again.

The emperor feared war.

In the imperial study, Zong Yu and other selected court officials, young masters, knelt before the emperor, listening to his instructions.

This trade summit, we can only win, there's no room for losing.

"I must show the other three kingdoms the might of our great Xi Dynasty and make them never underestimate us."

The heavy burden of maintaining the dignity of our nation now falls upon your shoulders.

Being bestowed with such a sacred mission by the emperor, many people were so excited that they couldn't wait to go and fight the envoys of the other three kingdoms right away.

Every one expressed with great enthusiasm, swore to defend the national honor to death, and would never disgrace themselves.

Zongyu frowned, however, and didn't follow the crowd chanting slogans.

This assembly allowed family members to enter and watch. There is a large field within the palace that can accommodate over ten thousand people; today's competition will only be held here.

Fan Jinshu saw Zong Yu come back and poured him a cup of tea.

"The Emperor summoned you, what did he say"

Zongyu frowned, "Talk is cheap, let's not lose."

Fang Jinshu nodded slightly, not taking it to heart.

She looked toward the distance. The neighboring place was the Bai family's location, and further ahead, closer to the dragon throne, were the positions of various princes and kings. Fu Shangyuan noticed Fang Jinshu's gaze and raised his cup to her from afar.

Fang Jinxiu merely nodded slightly before averting her gaze and continuing to look around.

"Where is Bai Yu"

Master Zong Yu replied, "The first match is Bai Yu's. He went down to change and prepare."

Fang Jinshu was a little surprised, "The first match is Bai Yu"

During the time that Zong Yu was called away by the emperor, she kept looking for Herle's figure but never saw him.

Fang Jinxiu suddenly had a bad feeling.

"On the Xixia delegation's side, there was no sign of Hel'er." Asang leaned down beside her and said in a low voice.

This time, Fang Jinshu brought A Sheng and Mu Jin to the palace for the trade fair, leaving Xiaoyue to look after the house.

Asheng's face was concealed by Mucun's illusionary technique, hiding his true appearance. He stood openly before the Xixia delegation, who couldn't recognize him.

Zong Yu naturally also heard A Sheng's words, Fang Jinxiu thought of what he thought, and hurriedly stood up.

I'm going to find Bai Yu and remind him to be careful.

Fang Jinshi nodded and handed Zong Yu a pill.

"This is an antidote pill. If Bai Yu's first opponent is truly Hellie, take it just in case."

Hellriegel's methods are despicable, who knows if he won't play dirty along the way.

Zongyu took it over, "Don't worry." Then he went to find Bai Yu.

The first round of the competition involved a precious spice produced domestically in Xixia. The specific type of spice was not disclosed and, according to regulations, would only be revealed after all the contestants had taken their positions on the stage.

Whoever wins this spice gets it, and also the priority to trade. Western Xia will offer great convenience and discounts in the spice business.

Other Three Kingdoms also added their own embellishments, but none were as precious as the spices of Xixia.

This spice is rarely sold to the outside world, it's incredibly rare and precious. Even the nobles here don't have enough of it, let alone selling it to other countries.

After hearing this introduction, Fang Jinxiu directly asked Ah Sheng.

"What spice is so mysterious"

Asheng was the prince of Xixia. He grew up in the Xixia Palace and received no special treatment, just like any other prince. He learned everything a prince should learn, including politics and other worldly knowledge.

Just when everyone else was itching with curiosity, driven by the intrigue of Xi Xia's offer, Asheng had already provided Fang Jinshu with an explanation.

"It's ambergris."

This spice is extremely precious, and cannot be artificially replicated. The West Xia royal palace stored a 50-jin block of ambergris, which was presented by officials who were in charge of coastal counties in the early years.

"The Emperor treasured this piece of ambergris very much. I didn't expect him to take it out as a prize."

When Fang Jinshi heard that it was ambergris, her eyes lit up instantly.

"It's ambergris, after all."

This is a good thing, it not only has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving coughs. Long-term use can also delay aging and has certain beauty effects.

Its benefits are numerous and can even help with insomnia and mood relief.

In short, I want it!

Zong Bai saw his sister-in-law's infatuated expression and couldn't help but smile.

What does your sister-in-law want

Fang Jinshu nodded readily.

Zong Bai glanced at the rules for the first round and said, "The first item is a contest of strength between strongmen. As the name suggests, it's about which country's warrior has the greater strength."

"Whoever can lift all the stones on the field is the ultimate winner."

On the martial arts field, there are ten large stones arranged from small to large. These stones vary in size. Logically speaking, the last stone should be the heaviest and largest.

But these stones don't seem to be sized by volume.

Zong Bai saw Fang Jinshu's confusion and explained it to her again.

To increase the difficulty of the competition, these stones on the field are not ordinary stones. Some stones look large but weigh less than smaller ones.

Some stones might look small and not very heavy, but they have a slippery layer on the surface that makes them extremely difficult to grasp and lift.

Zong Bai's explanation immediately made Fang Jinxiu understand. The stones have different densities, so they are naturally of different sizes and weights.

It seems the person who planned this contest put a lot of thought into it.

Zong Bai comforted Fang Jinxiu, "Sister-in-law, rest assured, Big Brother will also participate in the first competition. With Big Brother's strength, these stones are nothing to him."

"Your sister-in-law will just wait for your elder brother to send you the ambergris with both hands."

Fang Jinshu smiled and nodded, just then, a discordant voice suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two.

Wen Xiaorou, with a large belly, stood at the viewing platform on their other side, looking as if she had just arrived.

I always thought she held a deep prejudice against him. If it weren't for her causing Tai Wu to be unable to live as a normal person, how could my father have broken off the engagement with the Zong family In the end, she ended up marrying Yuan Xiang as his concubine.

Even though Yuan Xianggui was a prime minister, holding a very prestigious position, he was after all an old man.

And she was originally supposed to marry his grandson, becoming his daughter-in-law.

Such a big difference made it impossible for Wen Xiaorou to bear. Moreover, after entering the Prime Minister's mansion, her life was restricted everywhere, and she didn't even have a confidant to talk to. Wen Xiaorou's heart had long been filled with resentment.

In her everyday life, she couldn't easily leave the manor and naturally wouldn't get to see Fang Jinshu.

This time entering the palace, Wen Xiaorou had already heard that Fang Jinshu would also be coming, and learned that she had even become the wife of Wuding Hou, so angry that she almost miscarried.

Her position was not a coincidence, she would be sitting next to Fang Jinshu.er men's... bodies." Those two words hung on Zongyu's lips, and he found it difficult to suppress the anger burning in his heart even as he uttered them.Fan Jinshu's heart was filled with blessings, a...