Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 224 - 222

"Minze welcomes you, to share in our joy under the sun

And to create a golden age on this loess land

...

The song kept soaring, filling the blank space on the scroll.

...

"With courage, miracles come."

As the last note fell, the scroll rolled itself up, and eighteen ladies formed a circle, swinging their right hands backward simultaneously. Then they bowed, and two of them slowly unrolled the scroll, revealing a magnificent landscape painting before everyone’s eyes.

Twenty women stood up straight and bowed as one: "We wish His Majesty, long life without boundaries!"

It was then that the officials regained their senses and cried out, "Long live the Emperor!"

The Japanese envoy was dumbfounded: "How is that possible?"

How could such a vivid, diverse, and magnificent painting be completed in such a short time? No one was seen holding a brush, no one was seen holding an inkstone. Who made this painting?

It’s as if I’ve seen a ghost!

The Emperor looked at everyone’s astonished expression, very pleased indeed. Now, he was truly delighted.

This performance not only welcomed foreign envoys but also presented him with a birthday gift. It was a classic case of killing two birds with one stone!

Shangguan Xuanhao approached Xiao’er, "You are very talented! How did you create that painting?"

All previous rehearsals had been with blank scrolls, so he only knew that a unique painting technique would be used at the time. He was witnessing it for the first time, and it was unexpectedly unique--it truly was the finishing touch.

"I actually heard the idea from someone else," said Xiao’er, shaking her head, and never mentioning how the painting was made.

The painting was roughly outlined by Bai Tian, who had used her own feather pen while invisible. Although not very detailed and even rather crude, the presented artwork was masterfully completed in secret, using a fully color-adorned scroll that Xiao’er brought out from her hidden space while the dancer’s attention was elsewhere. How else could they have managed such a feat!

The whole idea was only possible because Xiao’er was an interloper who had the convenience of having both a personal hidden space and a multifunctional spiritual pet. She merely slightly modified the creative methods she saw in the opening ceremony of the Olympics held in her previous life’s capital.

Of course, the song was also slightly modified from another song in her previous world.

After the first performance ended, it was time for the delegations from the other countries to perform.

All were filled with their own country’s unique cultural color, and all were quite exciting.

Japan was scheduled last, and there was nothing they could do about it. They were here to deliberately cause trouble. If we aren’t charitable with you, then we would be too ungenerous. But if we continue to bear with your actions, we would be fools!

The Japanese envoy watched the performances with an angry pout.

Finally, it was Japan’s turn.

"This is Yoshida Shoichi, our country’s top wrestler. Does anyone dare to challenge him empty-handed, without using inner strength?" the Japanese envoy arrogantly declared.

His purpose for coming was to deliberately cause trouble, so his attitude was predictably poor.

As soon as Yoshida Shoichi took the stage, the ladies and young girls quickly covered their eyes.

Why wasn’t this man wearing any clothes!

The Empress quickly ordered a screen to be set up, shielding the ladies and young girls from the unpleasant sight.

Xiao’er, seeing his appearance, knew that he was a sumo wrestling master. Alas, sumo wrestlers have a distinct physique that sets them apart. Everyone knows this, ha.

The Emperor instructed Huang Wei to select a bodyguard to compete.

Huang Wei assumed that this fat guy would be inflexible when coping with a fight, that he would rely solely on brute force.

He chose a bodyguard who was well-known for his strength to go forth.

Seeing someone step forward to compete, the Japanese envoy then clarified the rules of the contest.

Everyone was dumbfounded upon hearing them: During the match, you can’t grab below the waistline, can’t pull hair or ears; it’s not allowed to twist, punch, kick, or stomp on your opponent, or else it’s considered a loss?

No weapons are allowed, and you’re not allowed to punch, kick, or stomp. How are they supposed to fight?

"What an outrage, this is too much! Do they really think they can do whatever they want?" General Di became angry.

"What’s the matter, are you scared? If you are, then just concede!" The Japanese envoy laughed.

"Don’t be ridiculous! Who’s afraid of who! Let’s do this! Go up there and beat him soundly! Let’s see if he can laugh then!" It seems that we’ve underestimated him; he wasn’t as simple as we thought."

Xiao’er naturally also went behind the screen. Hearing the ruckus, she shook her head and thought for a moment before throwing a grape at Shangguan Xuanhao, who was standing near the screen, while everyone was distracted.

Shangguan Xuanhao turned around to see Xiao’er waving at him and walked over.

"To win, we need to think tactically, otherwise we’ll lose as soon as we go up."

Just as Xiao’er finished speaking, the bodyguard was disqualified for twisting his opponent’s arm out of habit, and the match was declared over!

"What now, is there anyone else who wants to fight?" the envoy of Japan said triumphantly.

Huang Wei appointed another bodyguard to step forward.

This bodyguard was mindful of not violating the no-punching rule or the no-kicking rule, and was thus so cautious that he didn’t know how to attack first. He was headbutted fiercely by the so-called top wrestler and was knocked down.

"Ha ha, is there anyone else?"

Huang Wei, frowning, appointed another person to go.

Di Shaowei noticed that Shangguan Xuanhao had gone to the women’s side, and thought of Xiao’er. He hurriedly circled around from the back to join them.

"Do you have any ideas, Xiao’er?"

At this moment, another bodyguard was declared disqualified from the match for instinctively raising his leg to kick his opponent.

The game rules which declare you’ve lost even before the match has started really felt stifling!

In fact, the skill level of the bodyguards who went on stage is among the best in the entire dynasty, since they all serve to protect the Emperor within the palace. These are not tasks easily managed by less skilled individuals.

It’s just that they weren’t familiar with this type of contest, thus their losses were indeed unfair.

"Ha ha, didn’t expect that your nation, this great empire, has soldiers who are so weak!"

The Emperor’s face had darkened more than ever upon hearing these words.

"Choose someone powerful and try to grab his belt... lift him up and push him out, then he will lose. Or use the head..." Xiao’er tried to recall and share some of what she remembered from when she watched sumo wrestling in her past life.

"Is it that simple?"

Xiao’er was speechless. This would not be easy to achieve. It may sound simple, but it would be difficult to execute. freewebnσvel.cѳm

"If it’s that simple, then let’s go!"

Just as Huang Wei was about to appoint another bodyguard, Di Shaowei quickly said, "I’ll go!"

As the heir to a military family, Di Shaowei was quick to understand the situation. After a few rounds of being held in the sumo wrestler’s sweaty embrace, he finally found an opportunity to lift him up and toss him out of the ring.

Immediately after the match ended, Di Shaowei quickly retreated and found a place to vomit violently.

The male stench from the sumo wrestler was something that the elegant and refined him could not stand.

When the man from Japan lost so quickly, he pinched his lips arrogantly, saying: "Not bad, your country is indeed full of talent, just lost three rounds."

Upon hearing this, the relaxed expressions of the audience, who were initially laughing because they finally won, froze once again.

"This is Keiko Kawashima, one of our female warriors. If your country doesn’t mind being laughed at for bullying the weaker sex, then send a brave man up here."

Upon hearing this, the faces of the military and civil officials on the scene darkened even more!

Huang Wei felt a headache! In the Minze Dynasty, there were very few women who knew martial arts, and many were sent away on assignments. Besides, the Japanese players are really unconventional! They’re creating match rules in which everything seems to be a violation!

He was worried that even if all their female warriors competed, they still wouldn’t be able to figure out the opponent’s strategy!