Chapter 54
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The autumn wind was always refreshing and elegant but at this moment because of the tense atmosphere, it seemed that even the fragrance of the flowers had become strong.
Shen Yue covered her mouth and said with some surprise, "This … Fifth Younger Sister is a female. Why would anyone pick this?"
"Correct." Chen Rou Qiu also said worriedly, "Fifth Mother, do not force yourself. Even though Eldest Bo is a General, you do not know these."
Chen Rou Qiu's words were very clever. She said that Shen Xin was a General but as a daughter, Shen Miao did not know how to shoot. It was fine if she was not proficient in martial arts, but because females did not like to wield swords and spears, this reason was also reasonable. But not proficient in martial arts and not proficient in literature, this was really bad. But everyone knew that Shen Miao did not know anything about the four arts and now she had to say that she was not proficient in martial arts, which meant that Shen Miao had no good points and even Shen Xin's household was belittled.
"But... the rules of this competition can't be changed," Chen Qing said with an anxious expression on her face. However, no matter how one listened to her tone, it was obvious that she was taking pleasure in other people's misfortune, "Once you are chosen as an opponent, you will have to complete the competition regardless of which category you belong to. But everyone would pick outstanding people to compete with. Could it be that Fifth Younger Sister still have a trick up her sleeves? Otherwise why would Cai Lin pick you? "
Her words were somewhat ear-piercing. But Ren Wan Yun did not stop her and only smiled, "Eldest Sister, what nonsense are you talking about. How would Fifth Mother know how to wield swords and spears. Fifth Mother, if you do not want to go on stage to compete, Second Shen will personally speak to the examiners. You are still young and on account of Eldest Bo's face, they will not make things difficult for you. "
Even though Ren Wan Yun's words sounded as if she was helping her out of trouble, but upon careful thought, it was not the case. After all, no one had made an exception on the academy examinations stage for many years. Now that Shen Miao had set a precedent, one could not predict how the commoners of the Ding capital would talk about it. Moreover if Shen Xin's name was brought out, there would be people who would say that Shen Xin relied on his merits to exercise his privileges. After all, one's status brought about benefits but there were also many disadvantages.
And she would never allow anyone to say the word 'no' to Shen Xin.
"Many thanks Second Shen. No need." She stood up from the female side of the banquet and slowly walked towards the stage. The field gradually quietened down. Only the girl's voice could be heard clearly, and it caused quite a stir in the field.
"I accept this battle."
Cai Lin's gaze flickered. He did this just to vent Shen Yue's anger. In the martial arts category, it was the first time a man challenged a woman to a competition. But he was used to being a scoundrel and it was nothing more than being lectured by his own parents when he returned. But thinking of being able to vent Shen Yue's anger, Cai Lin was happy from the bottom of his heart. He thought that if Shen Miao did not dare to accept this challenge, he would ruthlessly ridicule Shen Miao.
Unexpectedly, Shen Miao actually accepted the challenge. Not only that, but she also welcomed it calmly. Cai Lin had a strange feeling as he watched the purple-robed figure slowly walk onto the stage.
It was as if she was not afraid at all.
But how was this possible? Whether Shen Miao knew archery or not, he was clearer than anyone else. Those who had never practiced martial arts naturally knew nothing about it. Shen Miao might not even know how to hold the bow. Facing something that she was not good at and had never tried before, no one would not panic.
She was actually able to act to such an extent?
Cai Lin was deep in thought when he suddenly felt a gaze looking at him. He turned his head and met with Shen Yue's gaze from the female side of the banquet. When Shen Yue saw him looking over, she became shy and lowered her head. Cai Lin's heart swayed from the gaze.
Every young man had a dream of being a hero saving a beauty. Now in Cai Lin's eyes, he was the hero that stood up for the beauty and as for Shen Miao, she was the vicious and ugly villain.
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