allonlinenovel Chapter 58 Dong Sheng Learns Martial Arts
Chapter 58 Dong Sheng Learns Martial Arts
Looking at the mountain of supplies piled up before them, the men exchanged bewildered glances, inwardly lamenting their predicament. They had initially believed that the vehicles, horses, and men they had prepared were sufficient for the mission, but now they realized they had severely underestimated the quantity of supplies.
After an urgent discussion, they decided to immediately send 20 more carriages and 100 more men to assist with the transport. Time was of the essence, and there was no room for delay. Everyone acted quickly, allocating vehicles and gathering manpower, and soon the reinforcement work was completed. Afterwards, the long convoy set off in a grand procession towards the mountain stronghold.
Meanwhile, Ye Qingchen led her subordinates, who had accompanied her on the mission, on their return journey. Along the way, Ye Qingchen solemnly addressed her men, saying, "This matter was specifically entrusted to me by the Prince. This mountain stronghold has the potential to become one of the Prince's important bases, so we must do our utmost to prepare it properly. In the future, we will need to continue searching for similar suitable locations to help the Prince achieve his great ambitions. Do you understand?"
The subordinate nodded knowingly. He understood the deeper meaning behind Ye Qingchen's words—the purchased supplies far exceeded the amount originally ordered by the prince, and reporting this truthfully would likely result in punishment. Moreover, since the princess was personally handling this matter, as a subordinate, he had no right to object. Thinking this, he quickly and respectfully replied, "Your subordinate understands! Your subordinate will certainly do his utmost to search for more such fertile land for Your Highness, and will not disappoint Your Highness and the princess!"
They slowly returned to the town, sunlight dappling the cobblestones with light and shadow. As Ye Qingchen walked, he pondered to himself: Although Dong Shengniang had regained her former beauty, her clothes still looked somewhat old-fashioned; and adorable little Yue'er didn't even have two nice outfits. Thinking of this, Ye Qingchen stopped and turned to his subordinate, asking, "Are there any shops in town that specialize in providing clothing and accessories for the Prince? I'd like to take a look and buy some things."
Upon hearing this, the subordinate hurriedly and respectfully replied, "In response to your question, Miss, there are two quite famous shops in this town, one called Langcui Pavilion and the other called Yunshang Tower, both of which specialize in this kind of business."
Ye Qingchen nodded slightly, indicating her satisfaction, and then gestured for her subordinates to lead the way to the two locations. Before long, the group arrived at Langcui Pavilion. The pavilion was magnificent, with its carved beams and painted rafters, and a gilded signboard hanging at the entrance bearing the three large characters "Langcui Pavilion" in a flowing, elegant style. Stepping inside, Ye Qingchen's gaze was immediately drawn to the dazzling array of goods before her. She quickly walked to a row of clothes racks, carefully examining the exquisite garments hanging there. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, for she discovered that several of her previous clothing design sketches had already been transformed into beautiful ready-made garments! These clothes, in terms of both tailoring and materials, all showcased superb craftsmanship and quality.
"Truly worthy of a master craftsman!" Ye Qingchen exclaimed in admiration. "I only sketched a few lines casually, but I never expected it to be crafted into something so exquisite. I am truly ashamed of my own lack of skill! Although my drawing skills are passable, and I might be able to make these pieces of jewelry myself, I am utterly incapable of such delicate embroidery." With that, she moved to the jewelry display case and began to admire each piece. The jewels and gemstones shimmered with dazzling light, their exquisite craftsmanship breathtaking. Ye Qingchen grew increasingly fond of them, and with a flourish, she purchased all the dozens of pieces she had her eye on.
After leaving Jicheng, she was to return to women's attire. This meant she needed several decent outfits and exquisite jewelry. So, she carefully selected and purchased many clothes according to her own measurements, and even bought a considerable amount for Gu Changfeng. However, in the blink of an eye, all those magnificent and expensive garments and jewelry were silently stored away in a mysterious space. It turned out that on this trip to the capital, she intentionally made herself appear impoverished, hoping to attract the Emperor's attention, evoke his pity, and thus receive a reward! Therefore, only some relatively simple and ordinary clothes remained outside.
Then she went to buy some pastries and ingredients, and then returned home with her subordinates. Gu Changfeng, bored, was teaching Dong Nanxi martial arts. Dong Nanxi stood there seriously, fine beads of sweat on his forehead. He practiced each movement with complete concentration, but unfortunately, despite his earnest attitude, his weak foundation in martial arts was still glaringly obvious. Gu Changfeng frowned, shaking his head with disdain, thinking, "With this little skill, you think you can learn martial arts?" However, considering Dong Nanxi's effort and persistence, Gu Changfeng ultimately decided to help him. Gu Changfeng gently placed his palms on Dong Nanxi's back, slowly transmitting his internal energy. In an instant, Dong Nanxi felt a powerful force surge into his body, as if his meridians had been opened, and his previously stiff body gradually became more flexible. After being infused with internal energy, Dong Nanxi looked as if he had been practicing martial arts for ten years, exuding a unique aura in every gesture.
At this moment, Gu Changfeng and Ye Qingchen, having recently cultivated a mysterious internal energy technique, both possessed profound internal strength accumulated over a century. For Gu Changfeng, sharing a small amount of internal energy with Dong Nanxi was no big deal; she would fully recover in just two days.
Just then, Dong Shengniang and Xiaoyue'er happened to pass by and were intrigued by the scene before them. Dong Shengniang stepped forward and imitated Dong Nanxi's movements a few times. Unexpectedly, after practicing for only a short while, she felt a slight warmth spreading through her body and even broke out in a light sweat. This wonderful experience made her feel incredibly comfortable, so she joined in the practice without hesitation. As time passed, Dong Shengniang became increasingly immersed in the exercise. Suddenly, she was pleasantly surprised to feel a warm current flowing slowly through her body, bringing immense comfort wherever it passed.
Seeing this, Gu Changfeng, who had been observing from the sidelines, thought to himself, "Judging from this, Ye Qingchen must have secretly transferred some internal energy to Dong Shengniang as well. In that case, why don't I also teach her how to better utilize this internal energy?" With that thought, Gu Changfeng smiled and beckoned Dong Shengniang over, then began patiently teaching her the internal energy cultivation method. He also sent Xiaoyue'er to call Han Zhi and Zhao Fei; teaching one or four was the same thing. There was also someone else learning on her own, Xiaoyue'er. She didn't have internal energy, but after Gu Changfeng and Ye Qingchen had treated her, her muscles and bones were more flexible, making the movements easier for her.