Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 298 Challenge

Shen Li was one of the few people present who didn't pay attention to what Yuwen He was going to do. While others were watching, she was drinking tea, which resulted in her choking on the tea as soon as she took a sip.

So she couldn't swallow it down, but spitting it out would be really unseemly, and her face visibly turned red from choking.

Gu Chang'an had been watching her closely. Seeing this, he took an empty teacup and placed it in front of her, while stroking her back with one hand.

Shen Li waved her hand, swallowed a mouthful of water, and coughed muffledly with her handkerchief over her mouth. Fortunately, everyone's attention was on Yuwen He, and no one was looking at her.

Even though there was nothing there, there were still people around. Shen Li had just breathed a sigh of relief when she saw a gaze from above, whose eyes were smiling and seemed to be full of friendly concern.

But Shen Li saw the deeper meaning behind it; this Hu princess had indeed learned the details, and this move was intended to expose Lin Wan'er.

Based on their combat strength, Lin Wan'er might not be a match for Yuwen He. Even if she could win, it would be a narrow victory. She absolutely could not nearly crush Yuwen He's shoulder like last time.

Once they compete, all the generals will be able to see through the deception.

If she makes a move, she will expose her strength, since she doesn't know many martial arts moves and her strength will leave too many openings.

This Hu princess is indeed cunning, and she certainly came with ill intentions.

Thinking of this, Shen Li nodded slightly in thanks for the concern. When she looked up again, there was a hint of a smile in her eyes, a smile that carried a touch of sharpness.

If you don't want peace, what's wrong with fighting?

Princess Hu Ji was also somewhat surprised by Shen Li's reaction. Her decision not to expose him was not because she had many schemes in mind, but because she did not quite believe Yuwen He's words.

It's not that Yuwen He is unreliable, but Shen Li's appearance and demeanor are more refined than those of a noble lady, and she doesn't look like the monster with immense power that Yuwen He described.

On the contrary, Lin Wan'er has a cold and aloof demeanor, does things without being fussy, and has practiced martial arts since childhood, so it is very convincing to say that she is a skilled fighter.

Seeing Shen Li's completely calm expression, she felt even more certain that her probing step was the right one. Once she saw Lin Wan'er's strength, the truth would be revealed.

Although Emperor Cheng and his court officials were surprised, they all breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Yuwen He said it was just a competition. Even the guards beside Emperor Cheng retreated.

The martial arts competition was similar to the challenges set by Japan; both were tests for large countries. Smaller vassal states often did this, so it was quite common.

Although losing is embarrassing, it's not uncommon, and since Lin Wan'er was able to win once, she might not lose this time either.

"Very well, since General Yuwen is eager for a friendly spar, I will grant your request." Emperor Cheng then looked at Lin Wan'er: "General Lin, what do you think?"

Everyone looked at Lin Wan'er.

Lin Wan'er remained calm and composed. She was not someone who did not learn from experience. After the last battle, she returned and devoted herself to martial arts training. In the past year, she has made great progress in internal martial arts.

She wanted to try again, since Yuwen He had probably spent more than half a year recovering from his injuries, and his current strength might not be comparable to hers.

However, Xiao Qi's expression became tense. He had fought Yuwen He the most and knew that Yuwen He was born with superhuman strength. The disaster relief and rebellion also made him realize Lin Wan'er's true strength.

Although Wan'er is extremely talented in martial arts, women are not as strong as men. She can make up for her shortcomings with moves and internal strength when facing ordinary men, but she will definitely suffer against someone like Yuwen He.