Revenge of the Phoenix Beauty-Chapter 34: Training or a test?

Hua Qingyan arrived at the training ground before the sun even rose. She wore a boy's robe, her long hair tied up into a high bun, and a determined look on her face.

Hua Zhiyan, who was waiting for her, froze for a moment when he saw her outfit.

Then he sighed.

"You're quite confident, aren't you?" he muttered.

Qingyan. "Well, It's easier to move in this. Besides, it will tougher for me if I train in a dress."

Her brother didn't say anything. He simply nodded and gestured toward the training ground.

"Alright,then. Let's begin."

Qingyan was eager, expecting to learn some sword techniques or defensive moves.

But guess she was wrong.

"RUN."

She blinked. "...What?"

Hua Zhiyan pointed at the training ground. "Run around the training ground."

Qingyan hesitated. "For... how long?"

"Until I say stop, ofcourse."

Her mouth was wide opened. "It's not training! It's just running!"

Her brother narrowed his brow. "Are you complaining on the very first day?"

Qingyan hesitated, but started running.

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It felt like time was running slow that day.

She ran and ran,first her breath got heavier with each lap. Sweat started forming on her forehead, slowly soaking her robe.

After a long time which felt like an eternity, her brother called for a short break.

Qingyan started gasping for air, her breath was heavier and her heart felt like jumping out of her chest.

Then she started drinking some water, later she turned to her brother and glared.

"Why are you making me run instead of training me properly?" she demanded.

Hua Zhiyan crossed his arms and looked down at her calmly.

"Well, This is your first step. If you can't even do this, you're not capable for real training."

Qingyan's face darkened.

Her frustration grew."So this was just a test?!"

He just nodded in agreement.

"Then I'll show you!"

Though she was already tired, her will was so strong.

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At noon, Hua Zhiyan finally stopped her.

She was drenched in sweat, her legs shaking, but she refused to show weakness.

"Do you still want to continue?"

Qingyan clenched her fists.

"Yes."

Her brother smiled faintly.

"Good. Then be prepared for tomorrow."

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That night, Qingyan sat in her room, her entire body aching. Meixi was tending to her.

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She barely had time to rest, suddenly a knock on her window.

She opened it, and Liu Feng, her trusted spy, slipped inside.

He bowed. "My lady, I have news about Minister Zhao."

Qingyan face and body posture changed immediately.

"So, What did you find?"

He handed her a scroll.

"I report his past few days activities in this, my lady."