The Legend Of Beishang
79. The Xue Zhenzhu Competition

2 Weeks later

It was already the middle of the twelfth month, which meant that the competition of Xue Zhenzhu would soon be carried out. A lot of things happened during that time.

Over the past 2 weeks, Xin Rong and Xie Bei Chuan were put in prison for many of their newly discovered crimes and were sentenced to death within 1 month.

Not to mention, Xie Bei Chuan and his father were officially divorced and the residence of Prime Minister Zhou was taken by the Empire.

Since , from the beginning it belonged to the Emperor after Zhou Yi Nian resigned his position then the house would be taken back.

Many of Zhou Yi Nian's children live on the streets and have difficulty in money, all their luxuries have been lost in one night.

While Zhou Ling Ling who had been seriously ill before had died from the condition that was getting worse at every time.

In the midst of the chaos, Zhou Yi Nian himself disappeared like being swallowed by the earth. Only Zhou Beishang knew his father's position clearly.

The engagement of Xie Bei Chuan and Zhou Yi Nian's sons to Princess Huayang was also annulled. Making many of Princess Xie Bei Chuan's sons feel desperate and live in Xie's residence.

The ones born to Concubine Zhou Yi Nian were even more unlucky, they had to face the harsh life of the streets.

But, Zhou Beishang gave each of them 10 taels of gold to buy a simple house.

The only one who was not helped was the Xie Bei Chuan people, although they were currently living in General Xie's residence.

It was also not good, General Xie was so embarrassed by the fact that his sister was cheating and stealing, even having a rotten heart that he considered her a disgrace.

Princess Xie Bei Chuan's son was treated very badly, even making them live in the hell of the world.

But, it's all just the beginning. They had all been ultimately sentenced to death by him, Zhou Beishang.

Right now, Zhou Beishang was smiling faintly as he downed his tea and looked ahead.

"Are you happy with this ?" Ask Bei Zhao.

Bei Zhao did not say anything specific but he could guess what Bei Zhao was asking.

"It's all just the beginning, I haven't really given my bill to them. " Say him nonchalantly.

"What have they treated you so much that you hate them so much ?" Ask Bei Zhao.

"I have a lot of bad memories about them, which one do you mean ?" Ask her in a mocking tone.

Oh yes, he also forgot to say that during these 2 weeks A Zhou and Xing Yue had also been accepted into the Imperial Concubine.

While A Zhou was using the same manner as Lien Hua, Xing Yue herself disguised herself as her servant and managed to attract the Emperor's attention.

As he expected, both of them were no worse than Lien Hua and became a Gold Level Concubine in the near future.

A Zhou got the title of Consort Yanli while Xing Yue got the title of Consort of Yanxie, because the three were appointed in the same year then they used the name Yan.

Such as Yanping, Yanli, and Yanxie. He himself was very amazed at them especially Xing Yue who was talented at cultivation.

For Hua Nie herself, the girl had already closed her hopes of becoming an Emperor Concubine and chose to stand beside her.

He himself was currently still recalling the events of 2 weeks ago and felt uncomfortable to speak to Bei Zhao.

At the time, he was too impulsive in himself. But, that's okay, it's to show that he's not as weak as many people imagine.

"Zhou Beishang, you've changed over the last few years. " Say Bei Zhao with a deep look.

Bei Zhao himself did not know what feelings he had towards Zhou Beishang lately and felt uneasy when he saw Zhou Beishang's change.

As if , it was very difficult to reach Zhou Beishang. He wanted to reach it but could not and felt very far away.

He did not know what this feeling was and all he could deduce was this feeling of fear of loss, which he could not think of was the reason this feeling appeared.

From the very beginning, Zhou Beishang and she were foreigners who were forced to marry. Why is she so scared now ?

This made him both afraid and hesitant, all the while he continued to strengthen his heart that he liked the Tang Dynasty Crown Princess.

After Zhou Beishang left, surely this feeling would disappear by itself. This feeling must have arisen from his debt and guilt towards Zhou Beishang.

Yeah, right it's just debt and guilt. He seemed to have been screwed up lately to the point of not being able to think clearly.

Bei Zhao continued to sink into his own thinking and was unaware that Zhou Beishang was observing him.

"Wangye, I've never seen you daydream before. Are you having spring ?" Sindir Zhou Beishang cynically.

(Spring here is defined as the feeling of falling in love with someone. )

"Ehm, you're thinking too far. " Said Bei Zhao.

"Are you going to take part in the Xue Zhenzhu Competition ?" Ask Bei Zhao.

"Don't be afraid, I won't embarrass you. "Reply with cold.

"I may not be as reliable as the Tang Dynasty Crown Princess, but I'm not as weak as you might think. "She said with a sharp look.

Bei Zhao's previous question had already offended him, the question was as if he thought of him as an incapable and unfit person to enter the Competition.

"That's not what I mean, I thought you'd take care of your father. " Say Bei Zhao flatly.

"My father can still walk and eat by himself, he doesn't need to be taken care of by me for 24 hours. There are some servants I put around him anyway. You don't have to worry. " Say with a cold smile.

"Zhou Beishang, are you leaving soon ?" Ask Bei Zhao.

"If I don't leave soon, then what will I do ? Sit here and talk to you ?" He asked her sarcastically while rolling his eyes in a careless manner.

"Let this Your Majesty escort you, this Your Majesty does not accept rejection. " Bei Zhao said immediately.

He only gave a small snort and did not respond before he finally walked away, he brought his father to live in a distant place.

A place far from the settlement , Bei Zhao only knew that he was the mastermind of the loss of Prime Minister Zhou.

But, Bei Zhao had no idea where he was going to take his father. He took his father to the house he had already built and he planned to stay.

He had some people guard the place tightly, while A Xiang and A Ling themselves always went along with him.

He was currently wearing a cold but light armor, this was a battle armor forged by himself.

This outfit uses light iron of the best quality from the south, then coated by a rare rhinoceros skin.

Not to mention the inside covered by the warm and cozy fur of the bear, even with a sword, it was difficult to pierce through.

It also weighs no more than 5 kilograms, so it is very convenient when used. This making is very difficult, because in addition to paying attention to its durability.

Also pay attention to its shape, carving, size, and lightness. It took over 3 months with the two best craftsmen in the Qing Dynasty to forge her.

He spent over 1000 taels of gold to forge her, who did not know that rhinoceros skin was so expensive and hard to find ?

It had excellent resilience, but was so heavy and tricked in so many ways that it did not lose its resilience but became light.

He himself felt very comfortable with this harness, he gave this armor name was Tie Gang.

He walked forward and saw that Bei Zhao was already waiting for him on a very tall dark horse.

Her hair was tied up like a ponytail and raised high which showed the shape of her face that was firm and strong.

Meanwhile, he himself carried a lash on his waist. The whip was not an ordinary lash, he forged her as well and took 1 month to forge her.

This whip was extremely expensive, over 500 taels of gold. The lash handle is made of rhino horn which is formed and colored into a deep black color like the night sky.

There was engraved in his name ' ⁇ ' Zhou Beishang engraved very deeply and would not be able to be eliminated.

Then, the lash is made of the best light iron from the south which is melted together with the bones of a male lion decorated by wolf fangs around it.

It looked like spiked around it and its durability was excellent. He never took it out before.

Because, Tie Gang had just finished this new one, right before the competition of Xue Zhenzhu.

"Good weapons and armor. " Praise Bei Zhao from the horse.

"Your Majesty is too praising, when compared to His Majesty's property then mine is nothing. "She said calmly.

"To make light armor using rhinoceros skin and light iron, coated by bear skin is a good combination. Whoever made it is certainly not an arbitrary person. "Chap Bei Zhao.

"Ha ha ha, Your Majesty has sharp eyes, I can't hide anything. "She said with insinuation.

He insinuated Bei Zhao who was too meddling in other people's affairs, even his armor would be a target.

"Are you done babbling ? If you have, then you should get on the horse immediately. " Say Bei Zhao flatly.

He nodded and looking at a white horse brought by Wen Yao, he rode the horse in a single leap and sat on the horse gallantly.

"Your riding ability is not bad, you have the possibility to win, later. " Praise Bei Zhao.

Hearing this he was a little surprised, what happened to Bei Zhao ? The young man was very rare to praise others.

To praise him twice in the near future, isn't this abnormal ? Will there be a rain of stones from the sky ?