A moment later, in the flower hall of the princess's mansion.
Qin Jialuo bowed gracefully, learning the etiquette of the Great Chu State and greeting Chu Qingluan with a respectful attitude: "Princess Zhaoyang, Jialuo's words and actions yesterday were rude, so I came here to apologize."
Chu Qingluan raised her hand and smiled gently: "Princess Jialuo, you are too polite. Please take a seat."
The two sat opposite each other and the maid served them tea.
Qin Jialuo picked up the teacup and took a sip, then took a brocade box from the maid and presented it with both hands: "This is the 'Xuepoxiang' specially made by my Great Qin, which has the effect of calming the mind and calming the spirit. Now I give it to the princess as an apology."
Chu Qingluan didn't reach out to take it, but just looked at her with a smile: "Princess, you are so thoughtful."
Seeing this, Qin Jialuo didn't force it, put the brocade box on the table, and sighed: "Actually, Jialuo didn't mean to offend yesterday, it's just..."
She paused, her eyes seemed to be a little aggrieved: "I just heard that the princess is both talented and beautiful, and I was not convinced, so I acted impulsively."
Chu Qingluan chuckled: "Princess, you are a noble lady, why would you compare yourself with me?"
Qin Jialuo shook his head, "No, I came here today not only to apologize, but also to sincerely want to make friends with the princess."
She spoke sincerely, even with a bit of girlish innocence: "Jia Luo has been confined in the palace since she was young. It is rare for her to see someone like the princess. She admires her very much in her heart, but she doesn't know how to express it, so she made a fool of herself."
Chu Qingluan's eyes moved slightly, as if judging the truth of her words.
Seeing this, Qin Jialuo whispered, "I heard that the princess will also participate in the autumn hunt this time? It just so happens that Jialuo has also been practicing horseback archery recently, but unfortunately my skills are very poor. I wonder if I can have the honor to observe the princess's style?"
She is testing.
If Chu Qingluan refused, she would think that her riding skills were not good enough. If she agreed, it would be exactly what she wanted.
Qin Jialuo had no other skills in the Qin Dynasty, but she was first-rate in riding and shooting. She had never been interested in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting since she was a child, and she was only interested in riding a horse and holding a bow, chasing the wind and lightning in the hunting ground.
Her riding and archery skills are top-notch among all the noble ladies in Qin.
Chu Qingluan slowly put down the teacup, her eyes slightly turned, and she looked at her with a smile: "Princess Jialuo is precious, and my crude riding skills are probably not worthy of your praise."
Qin Jialuo's heart tightened, and he immediately pretended to be sincere and said: "Princess, you are too modest. Although Jialuo also practiced riding and shooting in Daqin, it was all done behind closed doors. It is rare to see a true heroic figure. If I can get some pointers from the princess, I will definitely benefit a lot."
Although her tone seemed respectful, her eyes flickered with a stubborn determination to not give in.
Chu Qingluan stared at her quietly for a moment, then chuckled, "Okay."
"Since the princess is interested, why don't we go to the horse farm tomorrow morning to have a sparring match?"
Qin Jialuo's eyes instantly lit up with fighting spirit, he suppressed his excitement and saluted meekly: "I couldn't ask for more."
She was confident that she would avenge herself at the racecourse tomorrow and make up for the loss she had suffered yesterday.
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