"Really? Dad, you're so kind!" Nian Li excitedly ran to Jiang Yan and kissed him on the cheek. Jiang Yan was a little embarrassed by his daughter's sudden affection, but he couldn't help but smile slightly.
Su Jinli watched the interaction between the father and daughter, feeling relieved. She walked up to Nianli, touched her head, and said, "Baby, taking the martial arts exam is not an easy task. You must be mentally prepared. It will be very hard."
"Mom, I'm not afraid of hard work!" Nianli said firmly, her eyes showing a determination to never give up until she achieves her goal.
From then on, the Jiang residence's backyard became Nianli's martial arts training ground. Every morning, before daybreak, Nianli would rise early and diligently practice with her martial arts master in the courtyard. The master would start with the basics of horse stance and bow stance, and Nianli would learn meticulously, her small body standing straight, even as beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, unconcerned.
During archery practice, Nian Li was completely focused. She gripped the bow and arrow tightly with both hands, her eyes fixed on the distant target, diligently adjusting her posture and strength. At first, the arrows kept missing, either hitting the ground near the target or, as before, the old locust tree. But she never gave up, picking up the arrow again and again, re-hooking and shooting.
As time went on, Nianli's martial arts skills gradually improved. Her horse stance became more stable, and her archery accuracy improved. One time, her arrow finally hit the edge of the target, which made her excited. She happily ran to Su Jinli and Jiang Yan, chirping like a happy little bird about her progress.
However, word quickly spread throughout the mansion that Jiang Nianli was planning to take the martial arts exam. The servants discussed the matter privately, some expressing surprise, others skepticism. But Nianli didn't care what others thought. She continued to practice diligently every day, single-mindedly moving towards her goal.
While Nianli diligently practiced her martial arts, Siyan was also busy. Although he still felt a bit resentful about his sister throwing his beloved red sandalwood abacus over the wall, seeing how hard she worked for her dream, he decided to support her in his own way. He began to record the expenses of her martial arts exam in a detailed account book and occasionally offered Nianli advice, such as how to choose a bow and arrow that would suit her best and how to manage her training time.
As the days passed, Nianli continued to advance on her path to the martial arts exam. Every step forward brought immense joy to Su Jinli and Jiang Yan. Although they knew the road ahead was still full of challenges, they firmly believed that as long as Nianli persevered, she would achieve her dream. And because of Nianli's dream, the Jiang Mansion became more vibrant and hopeful. A story of courage and dreams quietly unfolded here.
On a sunny afternoon, Jiang Nianli was practicing martial arts in the backyard as usual. Dressed in a light training outfit and wielding a longsword, she danced with vigor and energy in the yard. The sunlight shone on the sword, reflecting a dazzling light that complemented her energetic figure. Su Jinli and Jiang Yan stood by, quietly watching their daughter, their eyes filled with pride and pride.
"Look, our daughter has practiced very well." Su Jinli said with a smile.
"Yeah, I never thought she could be so persistent." Jiang Yan said with emotion, "I believe she will succeed."
At this moment, Nian Li sheathed her sword and stood, turning to look at Su Jinli and Jiang Yan, a confident smile on her face. She knew that her journey to her dream had just begun, but with her family's support, she was fearless. No matter what difficulties she faced in the future, she would bravely move forward, pursuing her own destiny. And this world of the Jiang Mansion would witness every moment of her struggle for her dream, becoming a warm harbor for her to embark on.
As time went by, the day of the martial arts examination drew closer. Jiang Nianli's training became more and more arduous. Every day, in addition to practicing swordsmanship, archery and other items with the martial arts teacher, he also did physical training, running around the yard, and practicing weightlifting to make his body stronger.
One day, the martial arts instructor arranged a mock exam to test Nianli's training. The exam covered horseback riding, archery, swordsmanship, and combat techniques. Jiang Nianli prepared early, wearing a brand new training suit and standing in the courtyard with a dashing demeanor.
First up was the horseback riding event. Nian Li expertly flipped onto the steed, gently squeezing her legs against its belly, and the animal took off like an arrow. Her posture was nimble on horseback, easily controlling the horse as she galloped around the courtyard several times, her movements smooth and natural, without the slightest hint of panic.
Next came the archery competition. Nian Li stood at the shooting range, took a deep breath, and drew her bow. Her eyes were focused and determined, fixed on the distant target. With a whoosh, the arrow flew out like a meteor, hitting the bull's eye. Su Jinli and Jiang Yan watched from the side and couldn't help but applaud.
During her swordplay, the long sword in Nian Li's hand seemed to become part of her body, flying up and down, and the sword flowers flashed. Her movements were strong and powerful, yet flexible and light. Every move and every form showed the results of her hard training during this period.
In the final combat technique session, Nian Li sparred with the martial artist's assistant. She nimbly dodged his attacks, finding the perfect moment to counterattack. With a flick of her body, she deftly avoided a punch, then swiftly launched a kick at his knee. The opponent, clearly unprepared for Nian Li's swift reaction, was sent back several steps.
After the mock exam, the martial arts master nodded with satisfaction and said, "Nianli, after this period of training, you have made great progress. With your current level, as long as you perform normally in the real exam, passing the martial arts exam should not be a problem."
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