"good."
Everyone present left the hall and walked together to the open area outside.
King Wu of Zhou and the queen were sitting, while the other concubines were either sitting or standing.
The ministers present all stood aside, waiting for the competition between the two of them.
"Who do you think will win this competition?" someone asked in a low voice.
"Needless to say, it must be the Fifth Prince."
"That child is good at poetry, calligraphy, and chess, but that's ultimately literature. Martial arts are different, and they require perseverance. At most, he's practiced for two or three years since he started as a governor. How can he possibly compare to the Fifth Prince in just two or three years?" Someone analyzed calmly.
His analysis was recognized by most people present.
The target has been set up, and Xiao Moer and the Fifth Prince took their positions.
"You first, or me?" the fifth prince asked arrogantly.
"Your Highness, please go first."
The Fifth Prince did not hesitate and picked up the bow on the table. As he grasped the bow and arrow, his aura changed.
He is cynical and unruly, but after touching the bow and arrow, he becomes cold and stern, with a focused and sharp look in his eyes.
With a "swoosh" sound, an arrow shot out quickly and hit the heart.
"good."
The people around immediately applauded.
The fifth prince was not disturbed by the people around him. His eyes were calm and he shot the arrow in his hand again.
Five arrows, each one hitting the heart.
He was able to hit the bull's eye every time at night when the light was poor and the distance was so far, which showed that his archery skills were well-deserved.
King Wu of Zhou had a little more smile on his face. Which father doesn't want his son to become successful?
The Fifth Prince was overjoyed when he saw the expression on his father's face, and became more and more confident about the upcoming competition.
Now it's Xiao Mo'er's turn.
He placed all five arrows on the bowstring.
After seeing his actions, everyone showed surprise, followed by contempt.
"Is he just grandstanding?"
"Who does he think he is, able to shoot five arrows at once?"
"I used to think he was pretty good, but now it seems he's still just a kid, too arrogant."
Even Prime Minister Zhou showed his disapproval after seeing his actions.
Xiao Moer ignored all the talk and criticism from the outside world. His bright black eyes stared straight ahead. The only thing in his eyes and mind was the target right in front of him.
While everyone was whispering, Xiao Moer suddenly let go, and five arrows were shot out at the same time. Only a "whoosh" sound was heard in the air.
After a few breaths, no eunuch came to report from the opposite side, and everyone felt strange.
"What's going on?"
"Is it a hit or a miss?"
"It must have been a miss, otherwise the attendant would have come to report it long ago."
When the fifth prince heard everyone's discussions, a smug smile appeared on his face.
At this moment, a guard appeared in front of everyone holding the target and five arrows in his hand.
When the people present saw the arrow in the guard's hand, they all showed an expression of "as expected".
There were five arrows on the target of the fifth prince before.
There is no arrow on his target now, so it must have missed the target.
"Alas, he is still too young." Prime Minister Zhou sighed in his heart.
The person who was trying to curry favor with the Fifth Prince immediately said with a smile, "The competition can be ended early. The Fifth Prince wins this round."
"Yes. The Fifth Prince is an excellent archer."
The guard holding the target had a conflicted look on his face and tried to speak several times, but was ruthlessly interrupted.
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