Inner Court Disciple Test, Part I

When she finished getting dressed Hou Jingshu sat down before her nightstand. Wu Jian went behind her, comb in hand, and began combing her long hair. He started at the bottom and worked his way up, untangling the knots in her hair. She’d no doubt acquired those from last night’s activities.

“What can I expect from this test?” asked Wu Jian.

“Hmmm. The test is divided into three parts. A test of your cultivation, a test of your martial prowess, and a test of how you do under duress.”

Hou Jingshu paused as Wu Jian began braiding her hair. He hadn’t been very good at this when he first started, but his hands were dexterous, and he had practiced for several days. He could now confidently weave her hair into a neat braid. His braiding still wasn’t perfect. However, Hou Jingshu had given it a passing grade.