Wild Crimson Rose: Beloved Handyman Prince's Courtesan Wife Chapter 130

Perhaps unbeknown to her, Wen Ya whipped her had around to stare at her back as she walked away, her hands clenching into fists in her laps . Rong Jian smirked to himself before he turned his body back to the stage . Ling Lei and their entourage left the stage after the announcement, the girl supporting Ling Lei on one side, while he held his halberd in one hand .

The Minister of Ceremonies walked up to the stage and called for everyone's attention . "Everyone! Please calm down! Our Jing Qie's Young master Luo is injured but not serious enough for it to be life threatening . However, I'm sure many were shocked by the events of just now and the two emperors have proposed a suspension of today's matches and continue the tournament in two days . Our emperor also assures that the incident was merely an accident that resulted from the adrenaline of youth and pleads that people not spread baseless rumors . Now, please follow the guards as they will escort everyone out in an orderly manner . The other contestants will leave through the usual entrance . "

Shen Tiianyu had barely sat long enough to warm her seat but now she was to leave, which left her a little upset . The Crown Prince had followed the physicians and left with Luo Yenmu and Ling Lei was in such a state . The contestants from Xi Qi surrounded him, including Ke Qingyan, as they tried to comfort him . Shen Tianyu didn't waste any more time warming her seat and stood up as soon as the Minister of Ceremonies finished speaking . Rong Jian followed suit right after . They walked side by side, like always, as they left the stadium through a side entrance .

The sun was blazing down at them from high up in the sky . "It's too hot walking outside like this . How about we race back to Lavender Palace while suppressing our spiritual powers?" Shen Tianyu suggested .

"Tian'er is so sheltered, just a little sunlight and you're uncomfortable . " Rong Jian teased with a warm smile .

Shen Tianyu huffed . "Since I have the luxury to not be outside in the blazing sun, why should I stand here longer than necessary?"

"Alright, alright . Tian'er is right . Then, let's race . "

"Fine . Then on three . " Shen Tianyu brushed it off and began counting . "One, two, three!" Shen Tianyu shot forward like an arrow released from a bow . Rong Jian also started running at the start signal, not any slower than Shen Tianyu . The two ran across the empty plain, looking like two streaks of color to the naked eye .

When they entered the city, things got a bit more difficult as there were plenty of people walking on the roads, making it hard to just run straight through . They slowed down right before they entered the city, allowing for easier maneuvering among the crowds . Skirting around people and going through gaps within the people, attempting to not disturb people, the couple was still fast enough that their features could not clearly be seen . Despite their efforts, the winds they picked up from their speed did occasionally knock things from people's hands, even if they themselves didn't touch the person but they didn't have the attention to care . There were cries of surprise and, intermittently, curses and angry shouts at the two quickly disappearing figures .

The two abruptly stopped in front of Lavender Palace's gates at the same time . "We seem to have arrived at the same time . Wouldn't this be a tie?" Rong Jian asked as he turned to the one beside him .

Shen Tianyu walked up to the gates and put her hand on them . "No, I win . " she turned around, her hand still on the gate, smiling smugly .

Rong Jian stared at her, his mouth slightly open . Only after a few heartbeats of staring did someone break the silence . "This- Wifey is cheating . " Rong Jian stammered .

"What are you saying? I did arrive first . " Shen Tianyu countered shamelessly . "I just never stated what the exact winning conditions were . " she put her free hand on her hip confidently .

Rong Jian broke out into a hollow chuckle as he held his forehead in one hand . "That's right, I didn't ask did I?" He sighed . "I can never beat you . "

"Ahem . It's a hundred years too early for you to beat me!" Shen Tianyu stated, sticking out her chin . 'Heehee . I've always wanted to use that line . ' She thought to herself .

"Really?" Rong Jian lifted his head, cocking one eyebrow . "You do remember my original cultivation base don't you?"

Shen Tianyu visibly started upon hearing his question that was not quite a question . "Uh . . . "She coughed into a fist as she pushed the gates open with the one that was resting on them . "Anyways, let's go in, I don't want to be in the sun any longer . " She proceeded to turn away from him and enter the front courtyard of Lavender Palace . 'Right . I had adapted too quickly to his current state . How could I have forgotten that his original cultivation was a level higher than me! The difference between Gold Core Middle Stage and Gold Core Initial stage is no joke! Shen Tianyu, if he was to assassinate you, you would have surely died due to the neglect of this one fact!' She mentally smacked her head as she walked past the threshold .

Rong Jian donned a smug smirk this time as he watched her walk into Lavender Palace, her hands held behind her back, not looking at him . After another heartbeat, he followed her in and even closed the gates behind them .

She had the cooks wake up to cook them a lunchtime meal again, this time less extravagant . They ate in silence at the beginning, Shen Tinayu too embarrassed to say anything .

"So wifey, about the contestants so far . . . what do you think of them?" Rong Jian asked, a little helpless as he was trying to make things not so awkward .

At the question, Shen Tianyu perked up and a light ignited within her eyes . "I really like the ones from Xi Qi that have fought in the Talent Show so far . Ke Qingyan is especially gifted! The art of killing with sound is definitely rare and having someone not from a clan or sect that specifically teach it to pick up that technique definitely talks about the users talents! Though his technique isn't perfect as it seems a bit different than what is boast of in the rumors and it was really mostly spiritual power blades and not actual sound, I'm sure he can learn it properly if he has the chance!" Shen Tianyu began to gush .

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