Mo Jingqi was also caught off guard by this sudden change. Noble Consort Liu looked at Ye Li's figure, her eyes revealing a trace of admiration. "I think Princess Ding has a good chance of winning." The Empress also knew that although Noble Consort Liu was born in a family of civil officials, she was a rare woman who was both civil and military. She asked curiously, "Noble Consort, do you think Princess Ding will win?" Noble Consort Liu said, "This Princess Lingyun is not as bold as she appears."
"In that case, let's do as Princess Ding says." Mo Jingqi stood up. "One arrow to determine the winner. If you miss or dodge, you lose. Let's begin. "
The Imperial Garden suddenly fell into silence. The eunuch who acted as the host stood in the middle of the two and screamed, "Princess Consort, please get ready." Then he quickly walked out of the field. "One —"
The two drew their bows at the same time. What was surprising was that the elegant and graceful Princess Ding did not seem to have much difficulty pulling the bow.
"Two —"
Princess Lingyun pulled the bow to the extreme, aiming the arrow at the woman opposite her. She had absolute confidence that as long as she shot this arrow, this Princess Ding who overestimated herself would definitely die. As long as … she shot this arrow! Suddenly, Princess Lingyun's hand that held the arrow trembled slightly. She clearly saw the eyes of the woman opposite her. The eyes as cold as snow made her heart fall into an ice cellar in an instant. In Princess Lingyun's eyes, Ye Li seemed to have changed into another person. Her whole body was filled with an unstoppable murderous aura and confidence that she would definitely succeed in one shot. She only looked at her calmly, as if she did not care about the arrow aimed at her at all. It was as if she was certain that the arrow would not hit her at all. The more she thought about it, the more Princess Lingyun's eyes involuntarily looked at the tip of Ye Li's arrow. With some despair, she found that if she did not dodge, even if Ye Li was a novice, that arrow would definitely hit her.
Princess Lingyun's forehead was already sweating profusely.
Ye Li calmly enjoyed the feeling of the bow and arrow in her hands. Although it still wasn't as smooth as the sniper rifle she had been using for so many years, this was her first time in this world having a shooting duel. Even if it was just teasing a little girl, she still couldn't help but feel a little happier and happier. Looking in the direction of the arrow, he could clearly see the unconcealable fear in Princess Lingyun's eyes. His lips curled into a faint smile.
Almost everyone held their breaths as they waited for the final moment to arrive. Lei Tengfeng stared intently at Princess Lingyun. Because of the direction, he couldn't see Ye Li's face, but from her posture, he could tell that Ye Li wasn't familiar with this kind of bow. With Ling Yun's ability, she should have a ninety percent chance of winning. Why was she so nervous?
Mo Xiuyao calmly sat in his wheelchair. His hands rested on the armrests, but if someone looked closely, they would discover that there was something hidden under his right hand. His gaze also fell on Princess Lingyun, but it wasn't on Princess Lingyun's face. It was on the tip of her arrow.
I won't lose … Princess Lingyun tried her best not to look at Ye Li's arrow. She secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva and kept encouraging herself in her heart. But her eyes kept unconsciously drifting to Ye Li's arrow.
"Three — —!" A sharp sound rang in her ears. Ling Yun could clearly see Ye Li's smile deepen. Her hand pulled back on the bow, preparing to release the arrow. She had already pulled the bowstring to the maximum and released it out of reflex.
"Whoosh — —" The arrow brushed past Ye Li's shoulder and landed not far behind her.
How could this be! Princess Lingyun was stunned. What was even more shocking was that Ye Li hadn't released the arrow and she had already lost her chance. She stared blankly at Ye Li's smiling face. She could clearly see that she was silently smiling at her, "It's my turn …" She could clearly see that there was no smile in that smiling face. There was only coldness and killing intent that was colder than the tip of the arrow. She saw Ye Li slowly pull the bowstring to the limit and release the arrow — —
"Whoosh — —"
"No!" Ling Yun suddenly screamed. She didn't even care about her image as she hugged her head and squatted on the ground. The arrow stabbed into the ground one step away from her. Princess Lingyun stared blankly at the faintly swaying arrow in front of her. Suddenly, she burst into tears.
Everyone exchanged glances. Ye Li leisurely put down the bow in her hands. She smiled at Princess Lingyun and said, "Princess, actually, my hand is very sore. You don't have to worry that I'll shoot you."
"You … you …" Princess Lingyun cried so hard that her snot couldn't form a sound. She pointed at Ye Li but couldn't speak for a long time. Ye Li smiled at her. She only felt that all the depression she had suffered today was released in an instant. Sure enough, teaching a disobedient brat was the best way to put him in a good mood.
"Good!" Mo Jingqi clapped his hands and smiled. "This competition will definitely be won by the Princess Consort. What does the heir think?"
Lei Tengfeng's expression was complicated as he looked at the smiling woman not far away. He stood up and said, "The Princess Consort is indeed a woman who doesn't lose to men. This one is sincerely convinced. Naturally, the Princess Consort wins. Ling Yun, kneel down and apologize to the Princess Consort. "Lei Tengfeng made a prompt decision and said to Princess Lingyun. Ye Li's request was to apologize in front of all the officials at the palace banquet. However, Lei Tengfeng directly cut off the second half of her sentence and had Ling Yun immediately apologize. This would make people feel that the Xi Ling Princess dared to admit what she had done. Moreover, Ling Yun was crying so miserably right now, it would make people sympathize with her. When it came to the palace banquet at night, everyone would tactfully not mention this matter again. However, if it was dragged to the palace banquet, the news of Ling Yun losing to the Princess Consort would have spread throughout the palace. After everyone gossiped for a while, their evaluation of Ling Yun would be even lower. Even if Ling Yun kneeled down and apologized, no one would have a good impression of her. More importantly, it would affect his actions later.
"Kneel … …" Princess Lingyun's face turned white. She never would have thought that she would lose to a weak Eastern Chu girl in the field she was most proud of. Thinking of the promise she had made in the heat of the moment, it was too late to regret it now. She looked at Lei Tengfeng for help, but all she received was Lei Tengfeng's warning gaze. Looking at the surrounding people, the Eastern Chu emperor, empress, concubines, ministers, and noblewomen, as well as the Nanzhao envoy and princess. Princess Lingyun knew that if she really kneeled down, her reputation would be completely ruined.
"There's no need to kneel. Princess only needs to apologize to this consort." Ye Li suddenly spoke.
Princess Lingyun was stunned. She finally understood that there was no benefit in continuing to cause trouble. She was weak in Eastern Chu and her royal brother was not willing to help her. She could not beat this Princess Ding at all.
Gritting her teeth, Princess Lingyun slightly bowed and said, "It was Ling Yun who was insensible and offended Princess Ding. Princess Ding, please forgive this offense."
Ye Li nodded with a faint smile and said, "Princess is a guest, there is no need to take it to heart." After saying this, she turned around and ignored Princess Lingyun, walking towards Mo Xiuyao. Mo Xiuyao lowered his eyes and the thing under his right hand disappeared. He then raised his head to look at Ye Li in front of him. Although Ye Li's expression was as gentle and indifferent as usual, Mo Xiuyao was certain that he saw a different light in her eyes.
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