603 Spoils of War

After persuading the empress to leave the city to look at a bunch of elephants, Ren Baqian ended up being taught a lesson. This actually made him understand that the people in this world were different from those on Earth. They responded to things differently as well.

Soon after, the elephant soldiers were sent toward the Yun Nation to test their might on the battlefield.

The lantern-grabbing contest began after the elephant soldiers left. During last year's event, Ren Baqian was threatened by the empress and forced to participate as one of the contestants, which earned him a bunch of shoes thanks to his quick-wittedness.

This time, he spectated the entire contest with the empress. Displaying their affection publicly, both of them whispered to each other throughout almost the entire contest.

Two days after the lantern-grabbing contest, there was another very important event.