Chapter 29 What kind of skill is it to bully children?
Xie Mianmian raised her right foot and stepped on the middle of the large bow. She took an arrow with her small hand and wedged it onto the bowstring. Then, she gripped the arrow with both hands and leaned back forcefully.
My left foot was on the ground, and I was so tense that my toes were gripping the ground.
The bow, which most children would find difficult to pull, was being drawn more and more taut by Xie Mianmian, the bowstring gradually sinking into the child's chubby cheeks.
"Eeya~"
Xie Mianmian struggled to pull the arrow backward, her little face turning red. She half-closed her eyes, aiming at the target, and felt that she could no longer pull the bow. The child let go heavily.
"Whoosh!" An arrow flew swiftly towards the target.
The children who had been watching the commotion quickly looked over and exclaimed "Wow!" in unison when they saw the result.
The target has five rings, and Xie Mianmian actually hit the second ring!
Some people think she's really amazing, while others think Xie Mianmian just got lucky.
The archery instructor came over, gently patted the child's head, and praised, "Not bad, just being able to draw the bow is already a big win."
As he spoke, he half-squatted down, "What a smart kid, and he's lucky too."
Xie Mianmian smiled shyly and scratched her head, "Thank you for the compliment, Master. Everyone was great, hehe."
The Sixth Princess walked over and stared at Xie Mianmian in surprise. "Not bad. My little companion is quite capable."
She waved her hand behind her, and a eunuch came forward carrying a small bow.
"This large bow is not suitable for you, but this scrap is barely usable," the sixth princess said nonchalantly to the child.
Xie Mianmian's eyes lit up as she looked at the small bow that was handed to her.
The bow has a smooth shape and is made of the finest wood. The bow body is very well finished, without any burrs, and it also exudes a faint sandalwood fragrance. It is exactly the same as the bow held by the Sixth Princess, but this bow is smaller.
Xie Mianmian took the small bow with delight, her big eyes narrowing into slits as she smiled. She looked at the bow over and over again, clearly enamored with it. The child really loved this scrap.
"Thank you so much, Sixth Princess! Mianmian loves it!"
The proud sixth princess was extremely pleased to see the child so happy and was about to personally teach the child how to draw a bow.
"Hmph." A cold snort came from not far away.
The sixth princess turned her head and, unsurprisingly, saw her seventh brother.
The seventh prince was dressed in a fitted black riding and archery uniform with cloud patterns, and his sleeves were wrapped with black silk leather wristbands. He had his hair tied up in a high ponytail for the first time, with a long dark red hair ribbon hanging down in his hair.
He walked over with a stern, aloof expression.
He glanced at the Sixth Princess and said in a flat tone, "Shall we have a competition?"
Sixth Princess: Ha, are you provoking me, Seventh Brother?
"Let's compete, but don't say I'm bullying the weak if you lose, Seventh Brother."
The sixth princess idly fiddled with the bow she was holding. After all, she was two years older than him, and she couldn't afford to lose.
Xie Mianmian, who was standing to the side, couldn't understand the undercurrent between the two. She kept jumping up and down, looking eager to participate. "A competition? Mianmian wants to participate too! Take me with you, take me with you."
The two, their eyes brimming with tension, exchanged a glance and nodded helplessly. What else could they do? They could only spoil their companion/little veterinarian.
Upon hearing that the two princes and princesses were going to have a competition, everyone eagerly gave up the venue, and even secretly bet on who would win.
As for Xie Mianmian next to them, sorry, she's too small and short; they thought the child was just playing on the side.
The two men stood beside the quiver, each drawing an arrow.
The sixth princess said, "How about best two out of three?"
The Seventh Prince nodded casually. "How about adding a wager?"
The sixth princess glared at him. "What do you want to bet?"
"If you lose, you will take back the bow you gave to Xie Mianmian."
Upon hearing this, the Sixth Princess was so angry that she jumped up and down.
"If you have any problems, come at me. What kind of skill is it to bully Xie Mianmian? If I lose, do you want Xie Mianmian to be without a suitable bow and arrow?"
Bah! I will not lose.
The seventh prince glanced at her coldly and waved to someone not far away.
Eunuch Li came over eagerly, carrying something in his hand.
Upon closer inspection, it was a small, dark-colored bow, entirely black, with intricate cloud patterns carved on it; it was small and exquisite.
Especially the bowstring. The sixth princess was too young to know, but the master next to her recognized it. It was made from the sinew of a puffer deer, which was extremely rare.
The Seventh Prince smiled slightly. "Sixth Sister, don't worry, because she will use my bow."
The Sixth Princess was almost furious. No, was Xie Mianmian her study companion or his? This boy was too arrogant! She was so angry.
"Hmph, don't be so smug, Little Seven. If you lose, you'd better hide this bow well from now on and never let me see it again." The Sixth Princess said threateningly, hands on her hips.
The children nearby were a little too far away to hear what they were saying, but for some reason, the tension between them seemed to be getting stronger.
"It seems whoever wins will get the bow," a child said, looking at the object in Eunuch Li's hand.
"That bow is amazing! I want to participate in this competition too. It's a great prize!" another child said enviously.
They would never have guessed this, no matter how hard they racked their brains.
The reward for this contest is that the innocent Xie Mianmian will receive a bow and arrow carefully prepared for her by the victor.
They both snorted at each other, then turned around and went to their respective targets.
Xie Mianmian, who had been waiting for a long time, scratched her head. Was the competition finally about to begin?
The sixth princess aimed at the bullseye and fired the first arrow.
"Whoosh!" Hit the fourth ring.
Undeterred, she pressed on and fired her remaining two arrows in quick succession. One hit the third ring, and the last one grazed the edge and struck the fourth ring.
The sixth princess breathed a sigh of relief. Not bad, none of them missed the target.
"Tsk, what a horrible sight." The Seventh Prince, who had his arms crossed, casually uttered this remark.
The sixth princess, her face ashen, remained silent, but gestured for him to come closer.
The seventh prince raised the bow with his right hand, casually drew the arrow with his left, and aimed a sharp eye at the bullseye. Then, he decisively released the bow.
"Whoosh!" The arrow was extremely fast, grazing the edge of the second ring and entering the third ring.
"Wow! Seventh Prince is amazing!" Xie Mianmian was stunned and clapped her hands excitedly. She wished she could be as amazing as the Seventh Prince.
"Xie Mianmian!" The Sixth Princess bit her cheek, pulled the child's hand away, and pinched her cheek. "Whose side are you on anyway?"
With her face being pulled, Xie Mianmian's words were slurred, "I'm on your side."
The Sixth Princess took a deep breath, ignoring Xie Mianmian and staring intently at the Seventh Prince, secretly praying that he would miss the target.
As if the heavens understood the Sixth Princess's thoughts, a gust of wind swept through the tranquil shooting range.
The seventh prince was drawing his bow to its fullest extent, aiming at the bullseye. Sensing the wind, he narrowed his eyes, adjusted his direction slightly, and released his grip.
Suddenly the wind picked up.
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