Chapter 297 Those who know, know
Han Lianqiao's father was the leader of the Tang Clan.
She and Chen Xinyue had known each other since childhood. Although she always knew that Chen Xinyue was not a member of the Jiang family, she never looked down on her background.
On the contrary, she always felt that Chen Xinyue was gentle and kind, able to endure what ordinary people could not, and was a person worthy of respect.
although……
Her friends told her more than once that Chen Xinyue was not simple and that she should stay away from her, otherwise she would definitely suffer in the future. Han Lianqiao did not take it to heart and thought that her friends were overthinking it.
But today, she has no choice but to believe her friends.
Chen Xinyue is indeed extraordinary.
Chen Xinyue was unaware that she had unintentionally lost a friend, and was explaining to everyone, "That's right, these people are the guards that my sister brought back, not people from the Martial Alliance."
This statement is still ambiguous.
While everyone was gossiping, they had already spread the story of how Yu Zhiyi came back.
It turns out that she was someone that Second Master Jiang and Fifth Young Master Jiang found and brought back from outside.
Whether these guards were actually bodyguards that Second Master Jiang had hired for her from outside is hard to say.
Even if those people don't admit that they were hired by Master Jiang, their credibility isn't high.
After all, it's about protecting the employer's reputation.
They all understand.
Han Lianqiao let go of Chen Xinyue's hand and silently moved away from her: "I still have to go to the competition. You can sit here and rest for a while."
Before Chen Xinyue could react, she jumped off the platform in a flash.
Yu Zhiyi was unaware of what was happening on the high platform; at that moment, she was observing her horse.
To be precise, it was Chen Xinyue's horse.
This horse is plump and strong, full of energy, and its coat is glossy and smooth; you can tell at a glance that it is a fine horse.
The only downside is that it was just given laxatives, and it's likely to take effect soon.
Yu Zhiyi shook her head.
What a clumsy tactic.
She casually picked a handful of grass from the ground, and a wisp of spiritual energy overflowed from her palm.
The weeds instantly turned lush and green under the nourishment of spiritual energy.
The horse munched on the grass, then nudged Yu Zhiyi's palm with its head.
Yu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "You have suffered because of me today, so I will give you a great opportunity. That will even things out."
Everything has a spirit; the difference lies in whether or not that spirit has been awakened.
If the horse eats this handful of grass imbued with spiritual energy, its diarrhea will disappear, and it may even gain sentience.
If it can find a suitable place to hide and cultivate, it might even attain immortality in a few hundred years.
However, Yu Zhiyi couldn't guarantee anything about this, since she didn't even know when she would become an immortal.
From the stands, Chen Xinyue saw her horse affectionately nuzzling Yu Zhiyi's hand, which fueled her resentment.
What an ungrateful wretch!
In this way, the last bit of guilt in her heart disappeared.
If something goes wrong later, she can push this horse out to take the blame without hesitation!
Just before the match was about to begin, Li Changhuai finally arrived late.
Upon seeing Yu Zhiyi, he showed a surprised expression, then his expression flickered as if he had thought of something, as if he felt somewhat guilty.
Yu Zhiyi hadn't noticed him at first, but his expression was too obvious; she wasn't blind.
Her gaze swept across his face, and then it dawned on her.
Li Changhuai spurred his horse to a stop at the starting line, his eyes unable to resist glancing at Yu Zhiyi out of the corner of his eye.
At first, he felt a little guilty, but when he saw that Yu Zhiyi didn't even glance at him, he relaxed and stopped looking like a guilty thief.
Yu Zhiyi ignored him and lashed out with her whip the moment the whistle blew.
Snap!
Da da da.
Amidst the stampede of thousands of horses, billowing dust rose across the vast grassland.
One after another, horses of various colors flew out, arranged in a neat and orderly fashion. The riders on horseback were all in high spirits, with bows drawn and arrows nocked, eager to try their skills.
Yu Zhiyi hadn't actually practiced riding and archery much.
Although her master taught her archery, she hadn't had much opportunity to practice it before.
However, as the saying goes, no matter how things change, the essence remains the same. She knows how to use hidden weapons, so she should be similar.
As it turns out, there is a difference between mounted archery and concealed weapons.
At least her first arrow missed.
When an ordinary person first comes into contact with a bow and arrow, even using a stationary target, they may not be able to hit it.
Not to mention that the target was a moving wooden sign, which was being shot at while the horse was moving.
This greatly increases the difficulty.
Jiang Liuyun appeared beside her without her noticing and said, "Sister, why don't you give me all the arrows later, and I'll shoot them for you?"
Yu Zhiyi has already gotten a feel for it.
As the saying goes, no matter how things change, the basic principles remain the same. Although weapons may have different forms and be used in different ways, there are only a few things to keep in mind if you want to hit the target.
The second arrow struck the edge of the wooden sign.
Although it's not that good-looking, it's still good enough to be counted in the grades.
Things went much more smoothly after that.
Yu Zhiyi's shots became more and more accurate, and the targets were getting closer and closer to the center of the wooden plaque.
By the ninth arrow, she had no more missed shots and had never deviated from the center.
The organizers have people specifically responsible for recording the results. After the horses leave the race, these people will run over and pick up the arrows and wooden plaques on the ground. They will record who hit the target and how many targets were hit, in order to compile the final results.
Chen Xinyue kept her eyes fixed on Yu Zhiyi's horse, while calculating the time in her mind.
It will be soon.
We're almost there.
The person who gave her the medicine said that it wasn't very strong and that it had a time limit, taking effect about fifteen minutes after ingestion.
So she made sure to have the horses fed only when they were led into the arena.
Judging by the timing, it's about time for the medicine to take effect.
Yu Zhiyi is doomed!
She held her breath, waiting for the horse to have an accident, waiting to see Yu Zhiyi make a fool of herself.
However……
No.
It wasn't until Yu Zhiyi had fired all fifty arrows and galloped towards the finish line that the horse, as strong as an ox, was released.
People would believe it if you said it had taken some kind of powerful tonic.
"How is that possible?"
Chen Xinyue was incredulous; she felt as if she were digging her own palms through.
Sensing a strong sense of resentment, Yu Zhiyi's mind stirred.
This resentment was extremely cold and sinister; it was not an ordinary resentment. It had already taken shape and could pose a threat to people.
If this resentment wasn't directed at her, but at someone else, the consequences would be unimaginable.
However, she ignored the resentment and swung the whip one last time.
The horse crossed the finish line.
Regardless of her archery results, she was at least number one in speed.
Yu Zhiyi waited at the finish line for a while longer, and then more people crossed the finish line.
Seeing that the first place winner was Yu Zhiyi, a girl who was not well-known, many people had mixed feelings.
Unacceptable? Of course there are.
But she overpowered everyone in front of them, and they couldn't say anything to express their dissatisfaction.
However, losing to such an unknown girl was generally not a pleasant surprise for everyone.
The Jiang brothers, however, were overjoyed.
Their older sister is definitely the most amazing!
Li Changhuai also let out a breath.
He came in second.
He would definitely be dissatisfied if he lost to someone else from the Jiang family.
But he felt no resentment at losing to Yu Zhiyi.
By then, the stray arrows on the field had been cleared away.
The group rode back.
Chen Xinyue had been plotting to cause trouble for Yu Zhiyi, but instead witnessed her safe return.
Moreover, she shamelessly joked and laughed with the young master of Tianyu Manor!
At this moment, her resentment deepened.
Yu Zhiyi's expression shifted.
Um?
The resentment grew stronger.
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