Chu Zhiyao didn't look at the young player. He had been very silent since he entered the field.
A young eunuch presented a bow and arrow. General Chu's expression was calm, but the emperor's tone became unpredictable.
"I've never heard that Deputy General Chu can also do shooting. It's really something I'm looking forward to."
"Since he was a great general, he must be proficient in everything. He should be able to give us a surprise."
Imperial Concubine Ning smiled, but her words were full of sarcasm.
The others also came to watch the fun and pointed at Chu Zhiyao, with laughter mixed in. Compared to Lin Qingshan, most people were just watching the show for Chu Zhiyao.
The higher a person stands, the more people want to watch him perform, especially Chu Zhiyao who just fell from the altar, which makes everyone laugh.
Gu Qingsheng watched all this coldly, without making any comment on Concubine Ning's words. The pain in his heart became even worse, as if he wanted to tear her apart alive.
Although her face was pale, she still smiled and covered her heart tightly.
"There's nothing we can do about it. You still have to endure it... But your life is not in danger, so just bear with it."
Miao Lanlan felt a little uncomfortable because she couldn't help Gu Qingsheng, and she sighed.
"It's okay, I can still bear it, it's nothing."
Noticing Miao Lanlan's emotions, Gu Qingsheng spoke to comfort her.
This little bit of pain was really nothing to Gu Qingsheng now. She looked at Liang Zhouqing who was sitting beside her with disdain. Chu Zhiyao below had already taken the arrow.
The operation of loading the arrow and drawing the bow was very skillful. The scene fell silent. The young general smiled indifferently.
"Deputy General, you're taking a big step. Are you trying to shoot into the sky?"
Chu Zhiyao acted as if he couldn't hear his mocking tone and continued to draw his bow.
Even laymen know that the target is only tens of meters away from the bow and arrow, so there is no need to take such big steps.
But his steps were too big, which made everyone laugh at him.
"Although I know that General Chu can't shoot arrows, but with this attitude, does it mean he doesn't know anything at all?"
"He's still participating in archery? I think he's really crazy."
"It seems like losing his position as general really broke him down, and he's almost given up on himself..."
"He deserves it. Who told him to plot to murder the princess?"
"The princess has changed a lot recently. Her actions in rescuing those beggars from the prince last time were truly moving..."
People were talking in all sorts of languages, and the place suddenly became a crowded vegetable market.
Imperial Concubine Ning glanced at the crowd, curled her lips in mockery, and then retracted her gaze.
The emperor coughed lightly and the voices stopped.
Regardless of what was said, Chu Zhiyao remained unmoved and continued to march forward with his bow in the same manner. In the midst of silence, Liang Zhouqing laughed.
"What a joke...shooting like that might hit the sun..."
“Whoosh—”
Before he could finish his words, Chu Zhiyao suddenly released the bowstring in his hand!
At an extremely fast speed, the string was snapped and the arrow flew out! Accompanied by a gust of wind and Liang Zhouqing's unfinished words!
The arrow suddenly brushed past her face!
The arrow was icy cold and passed by in an instant.
Pain followed, and blood slowly dripped from a scratch on Liang Zhouqing's face.
She hadn't even finished her words, her mouth slightly open and her eyes wide as if she couldn't believe what had just happened.
It was not until the pain on her face became more severe and the warm liquid flowed over half of her face that Liang Zhouqing screamed.
"ah!!!"
He covered his face with one hand, blood was constantly flowing out, he took a step back and fell to the ground, his hand pointing at Chu Zhiyao was shaking
“You…you…you!”
"Excuse me."
Chu Zhiyao put down the bow in his hand and looked at Liang Zhouqing coldly.
"I missed it."
"However, such things are inevitable during the martial arts test. I believe Miss Liang also knows that it was an unintentional act."
This statement was in a nonchalant manner, and Liang Zhouqing's face turned green with anger.
The girl next to her was almost crying with fear, shouting
"Call the doctor! Call the doctor!"
The Grand Tutor was so angry that his face was shaking among the ministers. The Emperor also looked very unhappy. However, because of what Chu Zhiyao had just said, he was unable to make a direct decision on this matter for the time being.
"Your Majesty! This Lieutenant General Chu is clearly seeking revenge! Please punish him severely! Give Zhou Qing justice!"
He bowed to the emperor, his voice trembling as he spoke these words.
"The most important thing for a girl is her face. If Lieutenant General Chu disfigures Zhou Qing this time, I will never let this go, even if it costs me my life!"
Chu Zhiyao lowered his head, showing no emotion at all due to his threat.
"Accidental injuries are common in the military. I don't think I did anything wrong."
"Also, Master Taifu just mentioned revenge. What is revenge for? Why should I take revenge on Miss Liang?"
He suddenly looked up, and the coldness in his eyes was terrifying.
It was the tremendous momentum brought from the battlefield, and the condensation of the murderous aura all over the body.
The literati and poets had naturally never been to the battlefield, so how could they know the cruelty of war? When Chu Zhiyao looked at him like this, the Taifu was so frightened that he pursed his lips.
As for what happened between Liang Zhouqing and Luo Zhaozhao today, he couldn't say anything. If this matter was brought to light, Liang Zhouqing would suffer more than just disfigurement.
It is said that General Chu Zhiyao was decisive in every war he led, chopping off countless heads with a single swing of his sword.
After this matter was made known, in front of so many people, even if he killed Liang Zhouqing, what else could he say?
The Grand Tutor was so suffocated that he could only watch Liang Zhouqing being taken away by the imperial doctors, crying and sobbing.
The emperor obviously also took this into consideration. In this situation, even if Liang Zhouqing suffered a loss, he could only endure it. There was no other way.
"Swords and knives have no eyes, especially in a dangerous competition like shooting. We should strengthen the security outside next time."
"Forget it this time. I'll give Miss Liang some ginseng to replenish her body."
A few ginsengs were enough to get rid of Liang Zhouqing, who was almost disfigured, and the atmosphere became tense.
Gu Qingsheng took a breath and suppressed the discomfort in his heart.
It seems that Chu Zhiyao still had some rationality at this time and did not kill Liang Zhouqing. This was one time he showed mercy.
However, precisely because of this arrow, Chu Zhiyao's chances of winning are not great.
This arrow has already flown out and is considered useless. How can I compete with others with such good results with the remaining four arrows?
The young player is determined to win and holds his head high
"It seems the deputy commander really doesn't know anything about shooting, and he even offended the Grand Tutor. Why did he do that?"
Ignoring the man's provocation, Chu Zhiyao quickly picked up an arrow this time and shot it out without any preparation.
Hit the bull's eye.
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