In regards to this special object, many people had heard a bit about it beforehand. For a while, the crowd was in high spirits.
Feng Yu Heng noticed that Chen Yu asked Qing Le a few questions, and Qing Le then answered a few questions. After that, Chen Yu's face was filled with shock, as she nearly screamed. It was Qing Le who covered her mouth, which prevented her from being too exposed. But these actions still attracted the attention of quite a few people, scaring Chen Yu into quickly lowering her head.
Feng Yu Heng shifted her chair back. She felt that this sort of competition had nothing to do with her. The Empress had already said that it was for the younger generation to find a good match. As someone who had already been engaged, what was the point of joining in on the fun.
But she did not want to join in on the fun, yet there was someone who did not want her to be idle. "Zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, singing, dancing, and archery." Of the seven competitions, the first six attracted a large number of young misses to participate. The large Liu Li courtyard was split into six competition areas, and each area was filled with people.
Only the archery competition area outside of Liu Li courtyard was abnormally quiet. Aside from one person, there was not a single other person that went in that direction.
As for the girl that was currently standing in the archery competition area, she turned her head and looked in the direction of Feng Yu Heng. She then extended her right index finger and very arrogantly pointed at her "You, come and compete with me."
Feng Yu Heng looked at the girl and suddenly revealed a smile. That smile carried a bit of understanding, a bit of evil charm, a bit of laziness, and a bit of indifference.
Sure enough, it was as Consort Yun had said. Head imperial concubine Bu's niece, even if she did not go and meet her, that person would take the initiative to provoke her.
Feng Yu Heng's smile was truly an eyesore to Bu Ni Shang. She could not help but reveal a fierce look, as she once again faced Feng Yu Heng and said: "You, come and compete with me in archery!"
Feng Yu Heng did not understand. Standing up, she walked over a few steps. Behind her, there were a large number of people that wanted to watch the excitement.
"I heard that this is young miss Ni Shang from Minister Bu's manor. Just now, her Highness the Empress said that this competition was for the younger generation to find a good match. If I remember correctly, the eldest daughter of the Bu family is engaged to the Fourth Prince, right? I really don't know why Miss Bu insists on participating in the archery competition, but I don't plan on participating in any of the competitions. No matter how Miss Bu treats the Fourth Highness, Mr. Heng still has to consider His Ninth Highness's reputation. "
Her voice wasn't soft, but it was loud enough for the onlookers to hear her clearly. As for the Empress, she had already left the stage and was shuttling through the crowd. From time to time, she would give some encouragement to the juniors who were competing, which made the Glazed Garden seem joyous and harmonious.
When Feng Yu Heng was speaking, Tianwu brought the Empress closer. When the Empress heard Feng Yu Heng's words, she couldn't help but smile. "No wonder Pian Pian likes this girl. She really has the same personality as Ming."
Tianwu also nodded: "It's more than just like Ming. Looking at her, it makes Us think of Pian Pian when she was young." As Tianwu spoke, his expression sank, "I just hope that this child will not learn Pian Pian's future."
The Empress comforted him: "That won't happen. Pian Pian is just willful. This child seems to have some drive."
The private conversation between the Empress and the Empress was not heard by anyone. At this time, on the archery competition field, Feng Yu Heng's words had completely ignited Bu Ni Shang's fighting spirit. Before, she was just provoking. If Feng Yu Heng did not compete, she would treat it as Feng Yu Heng not daring. But now, Bu Ni Shang hardened her heart and had to compete.
In the crowd, the princes were naturally present. Xuan Tianhua pushed Xuan Tianming, while the fourth prince Xuan Tianyi walked over with his hands behind his back. Lowering his voice, he said: "Ninth Brother, this future princess really has a sharp tongue!"
"Is that so?" Xuan Tianming squinted his eyes and looked at the field. The crowd that had been blocking his way had moved aside at some point, creating a small path for him. "I feel that Heng Heng is speaking the truth. Such an honest child, how could she have a sharp tongue. Fourth Brother, don't pick nice things to praise her. She will become arrogant. "
Xuan Tianyi coldly snorted and did not continue speaking, but when he looked at Bu Ni Shang, his gaze was a little cold. Feng Yu Heng's words had successfully left a mark in his heart.
"People who have always been talkative can't even withstand a single blow when fighting." Bu Ni Shang also smiled, looking at Feng Yu Heng and saying: "If you have the time to talk, it would be better to draw your bow and have a good competition with this young miss."
Ren Xifeng could not bear to watch any longer. Taking a few steps forward, he stood in front of Feng Yu Heng and angrily glared at Bu Ni Shang: "You are the daughter of a military family, bullying the child of a civil official. Do you not find it shameful? If you want to compete, this young miss will accompany you! "She was the daughter of General Ping Nan. When it came to fighting, she naturally would not be at a disadvantage.
But Bu Ni Shang really looked down on Ren Xifeng, shaking her head while speaking, "You have been defeated for three years in a row. Do you still want to continue losing face for the fourth year? Ren Xifeng, I can't even bring myself to do it. "
Ren Xifeng's face turned red from her words. Indeed, she had lost for three years in a row. In terms of archery, this Bu Ni Shang could be said to have reached the pinnacle of perfection. She almost suspected that the other party had specially trained for the competition every year.
Feng Yu Heng, however, did not know that there was such a thing. Glancing at Ren Xifeng, she immediately understood from his expression that what Bu Ni Shang said was true. Her mind turned, and she really did have some interest.
"His Ninth Highness once asked me a question." Smiling, she turned her head to look at Xuan Tianming. Her Highness asked, "Heng Heng, besides medical skills, what else are you good at? At the time, my answer to him was that secrets should be explored bit by bit. If all the mysteries were revealed at once, then it would not be fun. " She turned back to Bu Ni Shang, "Today, I do not have the heart to compete, but young miss Bu's hospitality is truly difficult to refuse. Then, I will just treat it as me revealing one of the mysteries of His Ninth Highness, to satisfy his curiosity!"
Bu Ni Shang coldly snorted, "You talk too much." Then she walked a few steps into the field. A eunuch handed her a bow. Holding the bow in her hand, she pointed to the bull's-eye twenty steps away, "According to the rules, three arrows will determine the winner."
Feng Yu Heng also walked forward. Looking at the bull's-eye, she shook her head, "It's too close."
"What?" Bu Ni Shang almost thought that this Feng Yu Heng had gone crazy. A prime minister's daughter competing with a general's daughter in archery, and she was still picky?
"Then let's go a bit further!" The Fourth Prince opened his mouth. Looking at Bu Ni Shang, he expressionlessly said: "Since we are competing, you are both my Xuan family's daughter-in-law. How can you be so petty?" He looked at the bullseye and raised his voice: "Another ten steps."
"Good!" Bu Ni Shang also became interested. Nodding at the fourth prince, the two reached a tacit understanding.
A eunuch stepped forward and moved the bull's-eye back another ten steps. Then he looked at Bu Ni Shang. Seeing Bu Ni Shang nod, he returned.
"Is this enough?" Bu Ni Shang once again challenged Feng Yu Heng.
Who would have thought that Feng Yu Heng would still shake her head, "Ai, too close, really too close. If young miss Bu only invited me to play house with you, then Heng Heng really cannot accompany you. "
The crowd was in an uproar.
Thirty steps, for two girls to compete, it was already far enough.
The Empress looked a little worried. She could not help but open her mouth to discuss with Tianwu, "Isn't the Feng family's girl too arrogant? I heard that the Bu family's girl has been learning martial arts from Bu Cong since childhood, but I have never heard of Prime minister Feng's family inviting a martial arts master? "
Tianwu smiled and shook his head, "Often, the more unreasonable it is, the more likely it is that they will have the upper hand. It's not like you don't know about the Feng family's daughter. She was thrown into the mountains of the Northwest by Feng Jin Yuan for a full three years. Apparently, she had a fortuitous encounter and became the disciple of a Persian eccentric. He taught her medical skills that are even better than old man Yao's. Heavens knows if that Persian eccentric knows martial arts or not. "
The Empress was still a little worried. Looking towards the field, she saw that the eunuch had already moved the bull's-eye back another ten steps.
"Forty steps, that's enough." The Empress broke out in a cold sweat for Feng Yu Heng. She was really afraid that Feng Yu Heng would lose. Not only would she lose face, but she would also lose face for Xuan Tianming. Heavens knew if Xuan Tianming would get angry and ruin today's banquet!
Bu Ni Shang followed Feng Yu Heng and had a belly full of anger. A distance of forty steps, it was not that she had not tried before, but she could not guarantee that she would hit the target every time. Not to mention the cinnabar dot in the middle, she might not even be able to touch the edge of the bull's-eye.
Fiercely looking at Feng Yu Heng, she really did not believe that a concubine's daughter of a civil official could be better than her.
Thinking like this, Bu Ni Shang picked up her bow and walked towards the center of the field. She fully believed that forty steps was the limit. If Feng Yu Heng was still not satisfied, then there must be something wrong with her head.
In reality, aside from Xuan Tianming, Xuan Tianhua, and Emperor Tianwu, everyone else had the same thoughts as Bu Ni Shang. Even Xiang Rong and Xuan Tian Ge broke out in a cold sweat for Feng Yu Heng. Ren Xifeng secretly said to Feng Yu Heng: "Heng, don't force yourself. Although I have lost to her for a few years, that is not a problem. After all, we are girls. Something like archery will most likely never be used in our entire lives. Just treat it as accompanying her to perform for the Emperor. Don't get angry with her. It's not worth it. "
Feng Yu Heng was angry!
Not angry at Ren Xifeng, but angry at Bu Ni Shang.
She took a couple steps forward and angrily glared. Pointing at the target, she shouted: "Arrows are used to kill enemies on the battlefield! Have you ever heard of an enemy that could stand so close and allow you to shoot them? Your Bu family commands soldiers to defend against enemies. Could it be that they taught you that you must wait until the enemy is within forty steps before you can draw your bow and shoot? "
When she spoke, each sentence was a question, but each one did not require an answer. A question was a confirmation, and a confirmation was a reprimand. Bu Ni Shang suddenly felt dazed. It was as if the person standing in front of her and talking to her was not Feng Yu Heng, but rather her older brother, Su Cong, who was known for his strict military discipline.
In the blink of an eye, Feng Yu Heng was already shouting at the eunuch: "Move back! If you want to compete, start at one hundred steps! The arrow travels one hundred steps and determines victory or defeat in one round! "
Whoosh!
Everyone went crazy. Tianwu's eyes were wide open. Xuan Tianming raised his eyebrows. Xuan Tianhua slightly bent down and asked him: "Can sister-in-law really do it?"
Xuan Tianming's mouth twitched, "How would I know?"
The empress's head was covered in sweat. She asked Tianwu: "Do you want to stop them? Otherwise, both families will lose face. "
Tianwu also pondered for a moment. He stared at Feng Yu Heng for a long time. He felt that this girl not only had an unyielding spirit, but also seemed to have many unsolved mysteries, just as she had said. He was also curious. A twelve year old girl, what kind of excitement could she bring?
"Good!" Suddenly, Tianwu opened his mouth. The word "good" reverberated in all directions.
All the competitions stopped. People began to gather around the archery field.
They heard the Black Tortoise speak again: "Today, we have prepared a special item to award to the winner of the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, singing, dancing, and archery. Since the archery field is so exciting, we will choose this type of archery!"
The empress cooperated and raised a phoenix hairpin in front of her, "Miss Bu and Miss Feng, whoever wins this competition, this empress will personally place this phoenix hairpin on your head!"
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