#56Zheng Feifan was so scared he peed his pants.
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Chapter 56 Zheng Feifan was so scared he wet himself.
Emperor Ren asked, "My beloved ministers, how many catties does the nine-legged cauldron at the entrance weigh?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the exact weight has not been measured, but it is estimated to be at least eight hundred catties!"
All the civil and military officials gasped, "Eight hundred catties! That's too heavy!"
Five hundred catties could crush a person, let alone eight hundred catties.
It would be difficult for an ordinary person to even lift it a crack, let alone raise it completely.
Emperor Ren asked, "Li Hui, can you lift it?"
Li Hui shook his head, "This subject cannot."
Li Hui had tried the nine-legged cauldron at the entrance before, and it was indeed difficult to lift.
He dared not boast about this matter; if he couldn't, he couldn't. Losing would affect the nation's important affairs.
Emperor Ren asked, "My beloved ministers, do you have any recommended candidates?"
"Your Majesty, I recommend Zheng Feifan. His build is similar to Vanguard Song's, and in terms of strength, he can contend with him."
Emperor Ren frowned. He had seen Zheng Feifan a few times.
He was the one who came last time to break the shields, but he also failed to break the Wulin Kingdom's shields.
Later, when he went to impeach Shen Yulou, Emperor Ren, in a fit of anger, sent him to guard the city gates.
"Granted, summon him!"
Soon, Zheng Feifan entered the palace.
This time, he was extremely excited.
Finally, he had another opportunity to meet the Emperor!
Since he was transferred out of the palace by the Emperor last time, his days had been very difficult.
Not to mention the daily exposure to wind and sun, the food was also terrible. In comparison, serving in the palace was simply heaven.
And most importantly, he could see Qin Guiru in the palace.
He had always wanted to find an opportunity to mend his relationship with Qin Guiru. They had already agreed before, just waiting for him to propose.
But now Qin Guiru was upset with him, and he had been transferred to serve outside the palace, making it impossible to propose.
This was his chance to prove himself!
As long as he performed a great deed, he would directly ask Emperor Ren for a reward, requesting a marriage bestowal. By then, even if Qin Guiru was still angry, she could not defy the imperial decree.
Zheng Feifan straightened his back and came before the hall.
At this time, many eunuchs and Palace Maids were also watching from a distance outside. They dared not look at the situation in the hall, but they could watch the excitement outside the hall.
Zheng Feifan came to the hall, kowtowed and saluted Emperor Ren, then directly began the competition.
Zheng Feifan touched the nine-legged cauldron with his hand. This cauldron had been here for years. A few years ago, several eunuchs moved it, and it took four people pushing together to move it.
Lifting it up would probably not be so easy.
Zheng Feifan rolled up his sleeves and spat a few times on his hands.
In the crowd below, Qin Guiru and Tao Hong also came over.
Upon seeing Zheng Feifan, Tao Hong whispered.
"Your old flame."
Qin Guiru gave her a look, "Don't talk nonsense, I have nothing to do with him."
Recently, Qin Guiru and Tao Hong's relationship had also improved, and Tao Hong occasionally dared to joke with Qin Guiru.
Seeing Zheng Feifan, Qin Guiru felt a bit annoyed.
Zheng Feifan grabbed the nine-legged cauldron with both hands and exerted force with his legs.
Veins bulged on his forehead, his muscles tensed up, and his face was flushed red, as if he was using all his might.
"Rise!"
Zheng Feifan let out a loud shout, very strenuously lifting the nine-legged cauldron a little.
When the nine-legged cauldron left the ground, revealing a crack, everyone exclaimed.
Zheng Feifan truly possessed great strength!
Zheng Feifan puffed out his cheeks, his face turning somewhat purple from holding his breath.
He lifted the nine-legged cauldron a full twenty centimeters, then with a bang, he was completely exhausted and dropped the nine-legged cauldron to the ground.
Zheng Feifan collapsed on the steps, looking disheveled.
Everyone immediately applauded, "Good!"
Everyone cheered along.
Zheng Feifan looked down the steps and met Qin Guiru's gaze.
But Qin Guiru only glanced at him before quickly averting her gaze.
Emperor Ren also nodded in satisfaction, "As expected of a warrior of my Hun Kingdom, what does the Envoy think?"
Gongsun Changlin burst into laughter, "Emperor Ren, is this called lifting? This is at most a raise, and a forced one at that, haha."
Emperor Ren snorted and said, "Then please let Vanguard Song try."
Song Hu walked up to the nine-legged cauldron, glanced contemptuously at Zheng Feifan, hugged the nine-legged cauldron with one hand, supported the bottom with the other, and let out a loud shout.
The next second, to everyone's astonished gazes, Song Hu lifted the nine-legged cauldron over his head.
At this moment, his face was also flushed, and his whole body trembled, just like a weightlifter.
Even Shen Yulou was a little startled. This was truly natural divine strength. No wonder he was called the Wulin Kingdom's First Vanguard; he was indeed formidable!
Song Hu held the nine-legged cauldron aloft for several seconds, then threw the cauldron to the ground.
At this moment, Zheng Feifan, lying on the steps, saw the cauldron crashing towards him and screamed in terror.
With a bang.
As it turned out, the nine-legged cauldron landed on the ground, still half a step away from Zheng Feifan.
But Zheng Feifan couldn't control himself; a warmth spread between his legs, and a foul odor emanated.
Gongsun Changlin laughed upon hearing this, "Haha, your country's guard is a bit too timid, did he just wet himself?"
Seeing Zheng Feifan filled with shame, his face extremely ugly.
He wasn't that timid; it was mainly because he had just used all his strength and was a bit exhausted, plus he was genuinely scared just now, which led to urinary incontinence.
In front of the Envoy and so many people, he had completely lost face.
And although he had lifted it, he was far inferior to Song Hu, who had lifted it over his head.
Emperor Ren said with a cold face, "Get down!"
Zheng Feifan stiffened his neck, stood up, and stumbled down the steps.
As he went down, he happened to pass by Qin Guiru.
Zheng Feifan had originally thought he would walk past Qin Guiru gloriously, but he didn't expect to be so disheveled.
Zheng Feifan lowered his head, not daring to look at Qin Guiru. Losing face in front of the person he loved was the most tragic thing.
Gongsun Changlin said, "Emperor Ren, we won this first round. Who will compete in the second round?"
Li Hui stepped out and said with narrowed eyes.
"I will."
Gongsun Changlin snorted, "The second round is arm wrestling, Commander Li, please!"
Song Hu and Li Hui sat on opposite sides of a table. With a command from Gongsun Changlin, the two began to arm wrestle.
Song Hu's arm was almost as thick as an ordinary person's calf, and his hand was almost as big as a casserole. When he shook hands with Li Hui, even Li Hui's hand appeared somewhat slender.
Song Hu gritted his teeth, concentrating all his strength in his arm.
Li Hui also stared with wide eyes, and the two locked in a struggle.
Just as the two were at a stalemate, Li Hui pushed off with both feet, and his body suddenly erupted with a burst of strength!
With a bang, Song Hu's hand was pressed onto the table.
Instantly, the officials in the great hall cheered.
Commander Li was indeed Commander Li!
And Emperor Ren's face also showed a hint of excitement.
They were just one step away from taking Nylon River!
But Shen Yulou, looking at Li Hui's arm, frowned