For safety, they had erected several stretchable ropes around the Martial Stage. This way, a fall wouldn't necessarily mean death.
Xia Ruqing looked around and felt the place seemed familiar.
"Emperor, have I been here before?"
Zhao Junyao smiled and nodded. "When your brother was selected as the Imperial Guards Commander, wasn't it right here?"
"Oh!" Xia Ruqing finally remembered.
Speaking of her brother, Xia Ruqing quickly asked, "Right, is brother coming this time?"
Zhao Junyao answered without hesitation, "Of course. The entire court, both civil and military officials, will attend!"
Xia Ruqing was puzzled. "Civil officials too?"
Zhao Junyao thought for a moment and said, "It's quite necessary."
"We need to show them that military generals also possess real skills and knowledge. Merely reading the sages' books will not repel the enemy!"
Xia Ruqing nodded. "Hmm, that makes sense. A good idea!"
