Chapter 79: Que Qian’ge played a Song with Xi Qin
Word Number:324
Author:闲穿径竹
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Release Time:2025-06-28
Abbess Jiayan struck the rockery with her strange weapon. A corner of it crumbled instantly. She stamped her foot and scolded sharply: “Chongfu Nunnery is a respectable and orthodox sect. How could one of our disciples even consider marrying a lowly Kunlun slave?” She turned to Xuanmiao and continued, her voice stern: “You’ve always been the most gifted. I’ve taken great care to guide you, hoping you’d one day carry on my legacy and bring honour to the nunnery. And yet, you’ve bound yourself to a mere servant with a face like the bottom of a pot? If that’s truly your decision, I may as well kill you now.” Que Qian’ge said, “You call yourself a member of a noble and upright sect, and look down on Datu as low-born. But to my eyes, Datu’s martial skill surpasses yours by far. Tell me, then—does the great orthodoxy you claim possess no skill beyond that of a servant?” The abbess leapt forward. “You barbarian girl! Are you questioning the martial arts of our sect? If you doubt them, why don’t we put it to the test?” Que Qian’ge laughed. “Gladly. Nothing would please me more.” Yang Muzhi hurried forward. “Wait a moment!” Que Qian’ge assumed he would scold her for being disrespectful, but instead he said, “If you’re to fight, then let the terms be clear. What happens if one loses? And what if one wins?” Abbess Jiayan, still flushed with anger, snapped back, “If I lose, I’ll no longer interfere in Xuanmiao’s marriage. But if I win, I’ll take her back to Chongfu Nunnery and deal with her myself.” Yang Muzhi said, “Good. It’s settled.” Then, with a faint smile, he glanced at Que Qian’ge and said, “Go on.” Before anyone could speak further, the abbess launched herself forward. Without hesitation, she struck out with a flur