[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife":3,"chapter-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1939":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1409851,1863,"Chapter 1939 - 1936: Xie Zhao","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1939",1939,"\u003Cp>Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He panted lightly, looked at the Ministry of War officials around him, held a spear in one hand, and suddenly chuckled, \"I wonder if my performance has satisfied everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, most of them were military generals defeated by him, too embarrassed to voice opposition against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, I wonder if I have the opportunity to challenge all of you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chu Heng spoke these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, those officials who considered themselves of high rank and authority, just watching the show from the sidelines, instantly became flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Chu, although this is the Ministry of War, there’s no need for fighting and killing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, Lord Chu, whoever proposed this matter should be responsible for it.\" Some Ministry of War officials implicated in this, not wanting to make a fool of themselves in public, began to shirk responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng didn’t trouble these officials either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply shifted his gaze to Hu Hua, who received glares from several colleagues, especially those who didn’t want to offend Chu Heng or disgrace themselves publicly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Hua cursed these useless officials in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t make Chu Heng lose with more than a dozen people, and for the sake of their reputation, they pinned the blame on him, making him feel increasingly frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feigning a smile while exchanging pleasantries with a few officials, he claimed it was all a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finally appeasing these colleagues, he looked up to meet Chu Heng’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng’s demeanor was too calm, and combined with his recent fight, his gaze still carried some fierceness. With his scrutiny, Hu Hua felt a tingling on his scalp and began calculating how to embarrass Chu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the person he desired soon arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Chu, sorry for the trouble, but there’s someone else who wishes to challenge you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Official Hu wish to challenge me? I’ve heard rumors about wanting to challenge Official Hu,\" Chu Heng replied indifferently, tossing the words back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outsiders all knew that Hu Hua had been living comfortably for years, clumsy in his movements, hardly a match for Chu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng’s remark clearly aimed to embarrass him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, Official Hu, indeed, do you want to give it a try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Official Hu ranked quite high in a recent competition; wonder how he’d fare against Lord Chu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, maybe Official Hu can last more than ten moves under Lord Chu’s hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not certain; Official Hu wins by brains, with strategic victories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buzzing voices around, whether speaking for Hu Hua or deliberately seizing the opportunity to mock him, made Hu Hua’s mood depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see clearly that these people had some dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was related by marriage to Minister Xiang, and even if dissatisfied, they could only endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Chu, I will not compete with you, understandably not as young as you, not indulging solely in martial pursuits. However, I do have a martial arts prodigy, suitable for a match against Lord Chu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Hua’s inner fury urgently needed an outlet, and Chu Heng, who awkwardly placed him, was indeed the best choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke patronizingly and had someone bring forth the competitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a young boy was escorted out and stood in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, the officials mocking Hu Hua fell silent, observing the youth on the high platform with surprise in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding noise instantly quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng noticed this anomaly, his gaze landing on the boy, scrutinizing him intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy remained expressionless, his jet-black eyes dense as though hiding endless words. He quietly returned Chu Heng’s gaze and stated clearly his name: \"Underling Xie Zhao, humbly requests the honor of instruction, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",618,"2026-06-05T23:54:36.873Z",1,"novelbin.me","408a0d7d38311a1c121bb50f26e70f973a1a38557e4d45bbc58a85a4d075f57e","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1940","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-1938",2499,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpeasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-cover.jpg"]