Chapter 204: That Dead Woman Dug a Trap for Her

The second contest was a horse-taming skill proposed by Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang.

Just as Quan Quan Wuji, having won the first contest thanks to Emperor Tianqi, was basking in the praise of envoys from various nations, feeling proud and floating as if in the clouds,

Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang suddenly knelt before him, her voice clear yet carrying a hint of provocation:

"Your Majesty, Lady Lady Qingping's equestrian skills are indeed remarkable. Emperor Tianqi's horse-taming skills must surely not fall short of our Northern Kingdom's warriors. I propose that Lady Lady Qingping and I compete in the second round of horse taming, each taming a wild horse from the other's side. May Your Majesty grant us this opportunity?"

With her back to Jun Jun Zijin, Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang spoke softly, so Jun Jun Zijin could not hear what she was saying.

However, He Ling'er, facing her, clearly caught every movement of Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang's lips.

That dead woman deliberately flattered Emperor Tianqi, obviously setting a trap for Jun Jun Zijin. He Ling'er felt anxious for Jun Jun Zijin but, unable to speak out, could only fret helplessly.

Quan Quan Aoyu sat slanted in his chair, listening to every word and action of Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang.

That dead woman wanted to scheme against Jun Jun Zijin; he would not let her have an easy time.

Although Jun Jun Zijin knew more than just medicine, since her testicles would be taming horses, he couldn't help but feel a knot of anxiety for her.

Quan Quan Tianchen raised an eyebrow slightly, his face, usually like that of a banished immortal, darkened a bit.

Among everyone present, none were happier than Quan Quan Tianyi and Jun Jun Yiyi. It seemed as though Jun Jun Zijin was doomed this time; their looks at her were as if viewing a dead person.

Quan Quan Wuji frowned slightly. He had to admit that Emperor Tianqi's warhorses were inferior in bloodline to the Northern Kingdom's iron cavalry, and naturally, their horse-taming skills were also not comparable to the Northern Kingdom's.

Let alone Jun Jun Zijin, a weak woman, even the imperial horse tamer might not necessarily succeed in taming the Northern Kingdom's top-tier wild horses.

Even the Hanxue treasure horse that Jun Jun Zijin rode was rare in all of Emperor Tianqi, perhaps only a few existed. But in the Northern Kingdom, obtaining such a fierce horse was much easier.

Yet if he refused, it would be admitting before the envoys of all nations that Emperor Tianqi was inferior to the Northern Kingdom. Where would the national prestige be?

Quan Quan Wuji could not refuse, but he still called Jun Jun Zijin over to ask for her opinion.

"Yaya Jin, Princess Princess Tuoba requests that you two each tame the other's fierce horse. Do you have any objections?"

At such a moment, she could not afford to object. Jun Jun Zijin finally understood what that woman was up to; it was likely that this dead woman had been thinking about how to scheme against her while still in the Northern Kingdom.

Since that was the case, she need not be polite.

Jun Jun Zijin turned her head to look at Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang and said calmly:

"Since this is a contest, let us add a wager. Princess Princess Tuoba, what do you think?"

Since they were going to fight for their lives, she would not let the Northern Kingdom off without a loss; it would be too unfair to herself. Even if she gained nothing, she must secure some benefits for Quan Quan Aoyu.

Perhaps, if the Emperor was pleased, the benefits might even fall to her.

"A wager? Jun Jun Zijin, are you not too arrogant? Do you not fear dying beneath the iron hooves?"

Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang snorted coldly. The horses this time were no ordinary wild horses.

To deal with Jun Jun Zijin, she had specially hunted down the fiercest type of horse: the Cangshan Cangshan Moyun.

Furthermore, during the hunt, she had specially tortured that horse, making it extremely hateful towards humans. Even among her Northern Kingdom's warriors, no one dared to approach it.

Did Jun Jun Zijin think she could do it? A joke!

Most people present watched the two with an attitude of waiting for a good show.

Only the Northern Kingdom envoy, Wang Bao, felt relieved. Earlier, when Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang had fallen face-first into the mud, he had been so ashamed he dared not lift his head.

This time, they could finally hold their heads high. Others did not know the trap Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang had dug, but he did.

Jun Jun Zijin spat inwardly. Nonsense, how could she not be afraid? Taming horses was not as simple as riding a horse for a few laps.

Her horsemanship and archery were excellent, but she knew absolutely nothing about taming horses.

In her past life, although she liked hanging out at the riding club, all the club's horses were already tamed; there were no wild horses for her to tame.

Since she could not refuse, she would take a gamble. She raised an eyebrow and said slowly:

"Whether I can do it or not, we will know by trying. What's wrong, Princess Princess Tuoba, are you afraid to agree?"

Provoked by these words, Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang immediately asked:

"What is there for this princess to fear? Speak, what wager do you want?"

Jun Jun Zijin smiled slightly:

"Best of three rounds. If Princess Princess Tuoba loses, in addition to the existing annual tribute to our Emperor Tianqi, you must add twenty million taels of gold per year, plus one thousand fine horses, including at least three purebred Cangshan Cangshan Moyun or Hanxue treasure horses unique to the Northern Kingdom. How about that?"

In that era, good warhorses were the foundation of a nation. Jun Jun Zijin's demand for both money and horses made Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang turn pale with shock:

"You have a huge appetite!"

Jun Jun Zijin merely looked at her indifferently. The surrounding crowd, hearing such a wager, also couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

Quan Quan Wuji's eyes lit up. If this girl could truly secure such benefits for Emperor Tianqi, Emperor Tianqi's cavalry strength would surely increase greatly.

Moreover, they could obtain three purebred treasure horses every year. Using these treasure horses to breed offspring, as long as the warhorses possessed their bloodline, those warhorses would be stronger than ordinary horses. His heart already leaned towards agreement.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin propose such a demand so calmly, Wang Bao's heart, which had just settled in his stomach, rose again.

But before he could speak, he heard Quan Quan Wuji say:

"I find this wager quite interesting. What does Princess Princess Tuoba think?"

Seeing the Emperor Tianqi Emperor speak, Princess Princess Tuoba Princess Tuoba Yaoguang found herself in a predicament, unable to retreat. She could only grit her teeth and agree:

"Very well, this princess agrees. But what if you lose?"

Jun Jun Zijin answered calmly:

"If I lose, I will submit to whatever punishment you deem fit, without a single word of complaint."

The crowd erupted in murmurs. Did Lady Lady Qingping truly possess such ability?

Quan Quan Aoyu sat up straight. This girl's courage was too great. He did not know what surprise this girl would bring this time. In any case, whether she won or lost, he would absolutely not let anything happen to her.

Since the wager was settled, the two went to change clothes and prepare.

Jun Jun Zijin prepared her anesthesia needles and placed them in her space. After thinking for a moment, she also prepared two doses of tranquilizer.

Do not blame her for cheating; she would not joke with her own life.

As soon as she stepped out of the changing room, she saw Quan Quan Aoyu standing at the door waiting for her.

"This time, that woman clearly dug a trap for you. Are you confident?"

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin shook his head and said honestly:

"I don't know how to tame horses."

Quan Quan Aoyu frowned and explained patiently:

"Taming a horse is a contest between man and horse. A fierce horse dislikes people approaching, and dislikes even more being ridden on its back.

Don't be foolish, going to smooth the wild horse's mane or talk to it. That trick won't work on a wild horse; it won't let you get close at all. The moment you approach, it will kick you flying.

The only thing you can do is seize the moment to mount its back and find a way not to be thrown off. Until it is too weak to struggle, it will obediently submit to you."

Time was short, and Quan Quan Aoyu had no time to say much more; finally, he reiterated once again:

"Dandan, just do your best. Even if you lose, it doesn't matter. I won't let that dead woman do anything to you."

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin nodded and playfully winked:

"Rest assured, I won't joke with my own life."