Chapter 1364: Chapter 797: Xie Qianyun Receives a Joint Petition Again (Part 2)

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Xie Qianyun was ordered to write ten pieces of calligraphy every day.

On the first day, Xiao Luming had her write the character "Li" for courtesy.

Is he trying to teach her about etiquette and respect?!

The more Xie Qianyun wrote, the angrier she became, and she suddenly put down the brush and ink halfway through.

The palace attendants were so frightened that they immediately knelt on the ground.

"Madam, what’s wrong?" Qiu Yin asked with concern.

"I can’t write anymore. If I continue, I’ll just vomit!" Xie Qianyun said angrily.

"But madam, to His Majesty..."

"He only said to have them ready for him today, not specifying when, isn’t it still today until the Hour of Hai? There’s still plenty of time!"

"..." Qiu Yin was at a loss for words.

"I can’t stand it, I’m going out for a walk."

"Yes."

Xie Qianyun took a group of palace attendants for a stroll in the rear garden.

From afar, she saw Du Wenrou walking ahead.

Upon seeing Xie Qianyun, Du Wenrou was also excited and jogged over quickly, "Your servant pays respects to Madam."

"Rise."

"What has Madam been busy with lately, not summoning the sisters?" Du Wenrou asked.

Every day, waiting for the Empress was more fervent than waiting for the Emperor.

After all, she never got to the Emperor.

But as long as the Empress summoned them, it was bound to be fun.

"Isn’t it that little emperor... no, no, His Majesty, having me practice calligraphy every day, how would I have time to play with you all?" Xie Qianyun was also quite upset.

"Then Madam should practice well and make His Majesty happy, so the sisters can visit the Empress again." Du Wenrou flattered.

"Where are the other sisters? Why are you alone in the garden?"

"The other sisters have just finished their walk and returned; it’s been getting cooler these early autumn days. They’re afraid of catching a chill, so they dared not stay."

"Afraid of catching a chill at this temperature?" Xie Qianyun frowned, "That’s too frail."

"Women are inherently weaker..."

"Who said that?" Xie Qianyun refused to accept the notion that women were inferior to men, "Aren’t the Great Generals of Daxuan Kingdom women?"

"That’s not what I meant, General Xie is certainly different from ordinary women like us," Du Wenrou hurriedly flattered, fearing she had misspoken.

"No, I must find a way to strengthen the sisters’ physical health. In this exhausting deep palace, how can one manage without a good body?" Xie Qianyun muttered, plotting something again.

Soft murmur.

"Go summon all the sisters to my palace, I have something to say," Xie Qianyun instructed.

"Yes." Du Wenrou was overjoyed.

Finally summoned by the Empress.

Xie Qianyun returned to the sleeping chamber and began rummaging through cabinets.

"Madam, what are you looking for? Please tell your servant, I will help you find it," Qiu Yin said eagerly.

Xie Qianyun didn’t listen.

Finally, she found it.

Qiu Yin saw it for a long time before realizing it might be the Madam’s martial art attire.

What’s the Madam planning now?!

"Help me change," Xie Qianyun said enthusiastically.

"Yes."

Qiu Yin nervously helped Xie Qianyun change into the clothes.

Once changed, she looked remarkably heroic.

It always felt like this was her true self.

"Madam, you look dashing," Qiu Yin couldn’t help but say.

"I look even better in armor," Xie Qianyun grinned triumphantly, "Have all the concubines arrived?"

"They should be waiting for you in the front hall."

Xie Qianyun strode outside.

The concubines were still happily chatting, but they were surprised to see the Empress in such attire, "Madam, what are you planning to do?"

"Today, Rourou mentioned everyone’s frailty. As the Master of the Harem, I have the duty to ensure your strength. Starting tomorrow, I’ll teach you boxing for two hours every day," Xie Qianyun declared.

"What?" The concubines paled with fright.

They were trained in the arts since childhood, always poised and graceful, never brandishing swords or spears, neither should a lady be this unrefined.

"Strengthening the body is the best!" Xie Qianyun gave them no chance to refuse, "Go change into something light, similar to mine. If you don’t have any, have the Clothes Hall make it, on my account. By tomorrow the latest, I’ll start teaching you to box!"

"...Yes." The concubines dared not refuse.

Though mostly unwilling, they thought of how dull palace life was, and since Madam arrived, it certainly added joy, so they gladly accepted.

After the concubines left.

Xie Qianyun practiced martial arts alone in the courtyard for a while, pondering simple moves to teach the concubines tomorrow.