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Chapter 359 What does a first-class swordsman need?

There are three requirements for swordsmanship learning: no private teaching, no killing of civilians, no killing of children.

The so-called poisonous oath itself promises to be kept very simple, "This life depends on the mountains and rivers, life and death are insignificant, and I will never betray my family and country."

If you violate it, then in your life, "Everything you are happy about will turn into pain. Whatever you have wishes for will turn out to be empty."

"This life depends on mountains and rivers, life and death are insignificant." This is completely consistent with the goal proposed by the system, and there is no problem.

"Never betray your family and country." She really couldn't think of any opportunity for a concubine in the harem to betray her family and country.

So Jiang Yuebai took the oath readily.

Even when he was kowtowing, Jiang Yuebai's beaded hairpin shook wildly, making continuous noise, and one of the hairpins even fell off.

Fortunately, Jiang Yuebai had quick eyes and quick hands and inserted it back in an instant.

The two little palace ladies must not have thought that such grand costumes were actually for apprenticeship.They probably thought that Jiang Yuebai was going on a date with the emperor, so they pursued a delicate and gorgeous effect on her headdress.

Li Beichen looked at Jiang Yuebai who was kneeling on the ground with a smile, "Okay, from now on, I am your master. Come on, call me master."

Jiang Yuebai kowtowed respectfully: "Meet Master."

The voice was serious and pious.

Li Beichen said calmly: "Get up."

"The foundation of swordsmanship is physical fitness. Your physical fitness is still far behind that of a first-class swordsman. In the future, you will also need to be physically strong to learn horseback riding and archery. Starting from tomorrow, follow my guidance and learn without slacking off."

Jiang Yuebai's blood was surging, his eyes were shining with excitement, and he finally found the feeling of being busy again.

She replied without hesitation, "I will strictly follow Master's teachings."

She was very excited because it meant she would have the opportunity to learn horseback riding and archery.

awesome!
Jiang Yuebai's straightforward agreement made Li Beichen hesitate.

"Learning these will be very hard, very tiring, and may even lead to injuries. As a nobleman, you do these hard work, aren't you afraid that others will laugh at you?"

Li Beichen looked at Jiang Yuebai in front of him with inquiring eyes.He wanted to know if she was really willing to give up the comfort of being a concubine in the harem, if she could put aside her noble face and go through all these hardships and hardships.

Jiang Yuebai listened to Li Beichen's doubts and understood that the leader was testing her determination, so she answered with great certainty:
"The emperor likes it, the concubines like it, it is good for the country. Why are you afraid that others will laugh at it?"

She straightened her body, showing determination and confidence, and said with emotion: "I understand the hardships, but I am not afraid of being laughed at. Compared with being laughed at, I am more afraid of being unable to protect myself and the one I love. people."

The reason why I have been working so hard all this time is not for some illusory ideals and values.

Rather, it is a very specific goal: no longer being stepped on but unable to resist, gaining the basic dignity and sense of security as a human being, and protecting your loved ones from harm.

Li Beichen looked at Jiang Yuebai with a complicated expression: "With swordsmanship alone, you can neither protect yourself nor your loved ones. What can truly protect you is to become a person who masters the rules."

Jiang Yuebai smiled and did not answer.

This is just like a company. It is difficult for people with technical backgrounds to achieve class breakthroughs. They are either high-paying workers or ordinary workers. They are completely different from the capitalists and aristocratic families who control resources and connections.

For people from humble backgrounds, most of the time they can only master one specialty and gain a foothold first, gather around those who master the rules, and then wait for opportunities.

Mastering the rules requires opportunity, but honing skills only requires personal improvement.

But it later proved that these were not enough in the face of long guns, cannons and hot weapons.

Jiang Yuebai thought of Li Beichen's careful care of Xi Ronghua in the afternoon, and said with emotion: "I have received this important responsibility from heaven. People who can be protected by the emperor are really lucky."

People with umbrellas are completely different from people without umbrellas.

Jiang Yuebai's heart was unusually calm, and he didn't take Li Beichen's paintings to heart at all.She knows very well that the person who says he wants to protect her today may become the person who hurts her the most tomorrow, and may even cost her life.

The only one you can rely on in this world is yourself.

How could she believe that the Sword of Damocles hanging above her head would never fall?
Like how could she possibly believe the company would never lay her off?If her position is not even mid-level.

She did not have the confidence to be favored by the emperor for a long time.

Li Beichen mistakenly thought that Jiang Yuebai understood his intention: "Follow me. Let Master show you my true strength."

"Okay." Jiang Yuebai stood up, full of anticipation.

Li Beichen returned the original route without taking Jiang Yuebai.Instead, he took her through the garden.

Several colorful palace lanterns illuminate the courtyard.Soft lights fell on the stone paved ground, like stars scattered in the dark night.

The wind was slightly cool, blowing through the branches and leaves, making a subtle rustling sound.The flowers, plants and trees swayed as if dancing with the palace lanterns.

Under the glow of night, the palace's carved beams and paintings look even more exquisite and gorgeous.

The palace is not what modern people see. The real night view of the palace is even more shocking.Even the beautiful night view of the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou cannot compare with it.

Jiang Yuebai looked here and there in surprise, changing scenery as he moved, as if he was walking in a painting every moment.

This kind of shock is difficult to understand unless you are in it.

Li Beichen held her hand and walked on the cobblestone road, turning his face sideways and looking at Jiang Yuebai with a smile from time to time.

Instead of taking the normal route, Li Beichen had to take her to climb over a small rockery, cross a stone pier bridge in a pond where she could accidentally fall to feed the fish, and then go around a long circle just to pass a small arch bridge.

The two would sometimes look at each other inadvertently, and sometimes laugh.After drinking a little wine, the two of them relaxed a little, and their steps gradually became tacit understanding.When the two people's eyes met, they often felt that time had stopped.

At the end of the road, Jiang Yuebai and Li Beichen stood side by side.

The two of them just wandering around and playing in the small garden felt like a stolen good time for the two of them.

Their eyes sparkled with real happiness, without any trace of hypocrisy or reluctance.

Jiang Yuebai raised his head and looked at the lintel of the main hall, and asked doubtfully, "Didn't the Emperor say that he would show his hands? Why are you back again?"

"Call Master!" Li Beichen hugged his chest, turned sideways and squinted his eyes and ordered.

Of course, showing off my hands is just an excuse. I just want to take you around the yard and give you a special memory.

"Master," Jiang Yuebai turned his head and looked at Li Beichen, "Why are we back?"

Facing Jiang Yuebai's big smiling eyes, Li Beichen instantly fell in love.

Jiaojiao, even if you leave the palace and are no longer my concubine, I will still be your master.

He also imitated Jiang Yuebai and tilted his head slightly, "Of course with the sword. But first, we have to drink some wine."

Jiang Yue rolled her eyes, pursed her lips and smiled, "Why do we have to drink first? The enemy won't wait for us to drink well before attacking?"

"The enemy usually waits for us to drink too much before attacking." Li Beichen looked at Jiang Yuebai indifferently, "If you drink too much tonight and someone comes to assassinate you, can you protect yourself?"

Jiang Yuebai thought for a moment, "No. That's why I can't get drunk tonight."

A smile appeared on Li Beichen's lips, "Very good. You have the basic qualities of a swordsman and always stay awake. But tonight, you have to protect me. This is your duty."

Jiang Yuebai was puzzled: "Then why did the emperor get drunk?"

(End of this chapter)