A piercing scream rang out, and Chang Lili couldn't help but look up. She saw Chu Moyu drawing his bow and nocking an arrow, his jet-black hair flying in the wind.

His expression was solemn, and his fair and flawless face possessed a captivating handsomeness. His expression was indistinct, making him seem both focused and nonchalant.

Almost everyone held their breath, their eyes following the dark voice.

Chang Lili felt that someone who looked so stunning must have had a lot of difficulties in other aspects of life; no one in the world is perfect.

But now she was stunned. She watched as Chu Moyu's horse went faster and faster, and even amidst the jolting, his hands remained as steady as a mountain. She realized that heaven was so unfair, not only giving him a handsome appearance but also real strength.

In an instant, the arrow that was on the bow just a second ago transformed into a streak of light, as if it had been preordained, and landed firmly in the center of the target, hitting the bullseye.

Chang Lili was shocked, and the banquet fell silent for a moment.

The target where the arrow landed was the one at the very end, the one furthest away.

Many people probably thought of Chu Moyu as a gigolo who lived off women, but they didn't expect him to have such strong abilities. In their minds, this was something that Meng Yuxiu should have.

The only calm person on the field was Meng Yuxiu.

While everyone was still in shock and unable to recover, he revealed a faint disdain, lifted the hem of his clothes, and calmly mounted the horse.

The Flowing Cloud Bow is exquisite and beautiful, but the arrows on it are so black they are almost jarring.

Meng Yuxiu slowly rode forward. It took the eunuch a while to come to his senses. When he saw Meng Yuxiu, his expression was a little strange. He called out loudly, "General Meng Yuxiu, come on stage."

Only then did everyone turn their attention away from Chu Moyu, who had calmly dismounted and was tidying his clothes.

Several of the noble ladies fainted and were taken away to see the imperial physician.

Chang Lili couldn't help but sigh, "A handsome man is a curse!"

The others also looked at Meng Yuxiu with strange expressions; some couldn't hide their excitement, while others looked worried.

Is it possible that Meng Yuxiu, who was already robbed of his title as the most handsome man, is now also going to be stripped of his reputation as the best horseman and archer?

This match was truly unexpected and thrilling.

Chang Lili was also a little worried, thinking that if Meng Yuxiu lost to him, Meng Yuxiu would lose face. But she didn't feel nervous at all. Looking at Meng Yuxiu's calm and composed appearance, she even felt like eating sunflower seeds.

Meng Yuxiu began to accelerate; even though he wasn't galloping at full speed, his demeanor still exuded a powerful aura.

He skillfully drew his bow and nocked an arrow, his sharp expression like that of a solemn god.

The horse went faster and faster, but his movements remained steady.

One target after another flashed past his eyes, but he showed no intention of shooting.

Chang Lili clenched her hands excitedly, suppressing the urge to shout "Go for it!"

She knew he was determined to shoot at the last target; even if she couldn't beat Chu Moyu, she couldn't lose to him.

Everyone fell silent, with only the sound of horses' hooves audible. Chang Lili looked at him and felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

He won't lose.

Meng Yu's slender, calloused, and clearly defined hand loosened its grip, and the arrow, carrying a sharp whistling sound, slammed into the target.

The last and furthest target hit the bullseye, knocking the arrow Chu Moyu had shot off the target and causing it to fall to the ground.

A look of surprise flashed across Chu Moyu's face, then his gaze turned somewhat cold as he looked at Meng Yuxiu.

Meng Yuxiu dismounted and looked at him, a provocative smile on his face.

"I didn't expect Meng Yuxiu's archery skills to be so superb," ​​Chu Moyu said coldly.

Meng Yuxiu smiled and said, "You're not bad either, with such superb archery skills at such a young age, but you're still a bit lacking in experience."

Chu Moyu's hand clenched instantly, his knuckles turning white, but he still smiled: "Thank you for your guidance, General Meng."

A deafening cheer erupted from the stadium, accompanied by thunderous applause.

Both men were startled. At that moment, the eunuch beside the emperor whispered something in the emperor's ear, looking troubled, his eyes darting between the two men.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor smiled and nodded, dismissing the man. He gestured for everyone to quiet down, then rose and said with a smile, "My Yun Kingdom truly has a wealth of talent. Although Minister Meng is still a cut above, Little Chu is also among the best..."

Before he could finish speaking, someone stepped forward and interrupted him: "Your Majesty, this archery competition is about who can shoot more accurately, not who can shoot down whose arrow. I am not happy that I lost to General Meng in this competition."

Chu Moyu bowed deeply and spoke sincerely, his voice carrying a hint of grievance.

Before the emperor could say anything, the girls in the room started chattering, forcing him to swallow back the words he was about to say.

He coughed a few times and said slowly, "In terms of archery and horsemanship, Xiao Chu is indeed no less than General Meng."

In fact, the Emperor's words were true, since both of their arrows hit the bullseye perfectly.

Seeing that Meng Yuxiu seemed to have a prejudice against Chu Moyu, the Emperor wanted to do Meng Yuxiu a favor without wanting to offend him.

But Chu Moyu was not happy, and almost all the girls present were also unhappy, complaining loudly, so he couldn't just fool them.

"You and General Meng are evenly matched, but in terms of seniority, you are not as good as General Meng. You should humbly learn from him," the Emperor said thoughtfully.

Chu Moyu said, "Your Majesty, General Meng and I are still undecided. Since we cannot determine a winner in archery and horsemanship, please allow me to have a match with General Meng."

The hunting grounds, which had just quieted down a bit, erupted into chaos again.

Chang Lili watched as Chu Moyu stood up and gave Meng Yuxiu a kind smile, and felt a chill run down her spine.

It seems these two are truly at odds, neither willing to back down in the slightest.

Chang Lili thought to herself, "So men can be this petty and calculating too. They're even arguing over some trivial matters of reputation."

Meng Yuxiu met Chu Moyu's gaze, his eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of sharp light flashing within them, revealing a dangerous aura.

The Emperor was surprised, but did not voice any objection. Instead, he gave Meng Yuxiu a helpless smile and said, "Minister Meng, what do you think of this..."

His gaze shifted to the excited crowd in the arena, his meaning clear: a contest was necessary to convince the public.

Meng Yuxiu and Chu Moyu should not have any grudges, but the art of rulership lies in balancing things. If the two sides can check and balance each other, the emperor will naturally be happy.

"What? General Meng, do you not take me seriously, or are you afraid to compete with me?" Chu Moyu said half-jokingly, but his eyes revealed disdain.

Meng Yuxiu handed the bow and arrow to the attendant beside him, as if amused by Chu Moyu's words: "It's just that no one has challenged me in a long time. I was too surprised just now. Since Commander Chu insists, I am happy to oblige."

The crowd erupted in cheers. This was truly a worthwhile trip. To witness such a wonderful equestrian and archery competition, and to see Meng Yuxiu and Chu Moyu, two people renowned throughout the capital, compete, was an eye-opening experience.