Zhao Lei looked at Lin Taichu for a moment before speaking. "You're Lin Taichu? I heard you defeated Li Mo and Old Man Zhang. You do have some skill. But if you want to become Prince Consort to my uncle, defeating just two people isn't enough. You need real ability."
Lin Taichu looked at Zhao Lei. "What do you want?"
Zhao Lei smiled. "Nothing much. I just want to spar with you and see how capable you really are.
"If you can't even beat me, then forget about becoming Prince Consort. Don't disgrace my uncle."
The prince frowned. "Zhao Lei, don't mess around. Lin Taichu has just gone through a match and hasn't had time to rest. He's not available to spar with you."
But Zhao Lei refused to let it go. "Uncle, I'm not trying to make things difficult for him. I just want to exchange a few moves with him. If he doesn't dare, then forget it. I won't force him." He was clearly provoking Lin Taichu, hoping he would agree to the spar.
Lin Taichu glanced at the Prince. Seeing that he said nothing, Lin Taichu turned to Zhao Lei. "Fine, I'll spar with you. But we stop at the right point. No lethal moves."
Zhao Lei nodded. "No problem. I wouldn't go so far as to use lethal moves against an outsider."
The two arrived at the Training Ground, where many servants quickly gathered around to watch.
Wang Yue was somewhat worried. She asked the Prince, "Father, Cousin usually trains with a spear, and he's very skilled. Will Brave Warrior Lin be at a disadvantage?" The Prince shook his head. "Don't worry. Lin Taichu is more capable than you think. He won't be at a disadvantage."
On the Training Ground, Zhao Lei had already picked up