Chapter 186: Vicious Female Supporting Character vs. Childless Emperor 30
Princess Rong'an glanced at the things in the wooden box and covered her mouth and nose in disgust, as if she had seen something dirty.
The ladies and girls present were talking about it a lot. They said it didn't look like a valuable gift at all and the gift was too sloppy.
Xia Mengyao casually picked up a shiny part and was very angry. "Ji Yunhuan! What else can you say? You are clearly teasing my grandmother and humiliating the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. What on earth do you want to do?"
"Yao'er! Don't be rude! This is a crossbow!"
Old Madam Xia took the parts from her granddaughter's hand. Her hands were covered with wrinkles, her skin was rough and full of calluses. Years of pampered life still could not erase the marks left by the wind and sand.
It had been so long since she realized that she had once ridden a horse with a sword in hand, and galloped thousands of miles with a bow and crossbow on her back, taking down the enemy's head in one fell swoop.
Old Madam Xia's hands were trembling. Some memories were engraved in her body. Almost in an instant, she assembled the crossbow.
The entire crossbow is black and made of the finest black iron. It is connected entirely by mechanisms and every component fits perfectly. In Old Madam Xia's eyes, this crossbow is extremely beautiful, surpassing countless gorgeous clothes and beautiful jades.
There are ten sharp arrows lined up at the bottom of the wooden box, and the arrow tips are polished to a shine. This is not a collection displayed in the house, but a real magic weapon!
Old Madam Xia felt the familiar mark on the crossbow and almost burst into tears.
"It's the work of our master. It can fire ten crossbow arrows in a row and can even penetrate the strongest armor!"
"My master gave me a set of black iron bows. He said that I had a hard life. First, my husband died, and then my eldest son passed away. A girl would not be as strong as a man if she went to the battlefield. But a girl also has her own cleverness and adaptability. I am the only one who can use this black iron bow the best."
"It's a pity that the battlefield was dangerous and the crossbow was gone. I couldn't even keep the wreckage. Black iron is rare to begin with. I thought I would never see a black iron bow again in my life."
Old Madam Xia stroked the black iron bow as if she were stroking her own child, gently and lovingly, and simply couldn't let it go.
Xizi patted Ji Yunhuan's chest with his cat paw, and there seemed to be a sense of pride in his blue eyes.
Ji Yunhuan reached out and high-fived Xizi, then leaned over to Xizi's ear and kissed his round face, saying softly, "Okay, I know you're great, and the gift you chose is the best."
She is now the housekeeper of the Prime Minister's Mansion, so her mother doesn't care about choosing gifts at all and is not afraid that she will mess it up.
When she went to the warehouse to choose a gift for Old Madam Xia, Xizi saw this set of bows and crossbows from somewhere, and was so excited that his eyes lit up and he meowed at her to give it to her.
Later she found out that the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion had actually fought in the battlefield when she was young!
Ji Yunhuan put Xizi down, stood up and walked to Old Madam Xia, took out a black iron arrow and handed it to Old Madam Xia.
"Would you like to give it a try, old lady?"
Old Madam Xia looked at the crowds of people in the yard, and Princess Rong'an's expression became even uglier. She finally put down her crossbow and shook her head, saying, "I'm old now, how can I stand the wielding of spears and sticks? Forget it."
Ji Yunhuan stuffed the iron arrow into Old Madam Xia's hand, and Old Madam Xia almost subconsciously loaded the iron arrow into the crossbow, as skillfully as eating and drinking.
"I think the old lady is very energetic and doesn't look old at all. It's really hard to show off here. Why don't we go to the horse farm, where there is a lot of space, and try out the crossbow. I was born late, so I didn't have the chance to see the old lady's heroic figure. I wonder if you can open our eyes today?"
Most of those present were wives and daughters of military generals. They were quite curious about this novel bow and crossbow. Besides, it was Old Madam Xia's birthday party, so naturally they wanted to make her happy.
Everyone urged Old Madam Xia to give it a try.
Seeing the princess' kindness, a lively lady smiled and said, "Princess, everyone wants to see the power of this crossbow. It is said that it has a long range. Back then, Old Madam Xia used it to capture the enemy's head. Princess, why don't you move to the horse farm and let's go and take a look together."
Princess Rong'an was drinking tea from a enamel cup made in the official kiln. Upon hearing this, she put the cup down heavily with an unhappy look on her face.
"It's a good 80th birthday, so why don't you send me some auspicious things that wish me longevity and happiness? Instead, you send me these filthy things. I don't know what the meaning is?"
"A woman should be demure and gentle as a virtue. Holding this... bow and arrow and shooting everywhere is simply indecent! This kind of tool is only touched by the lowest craftsmen. If you look at it for one more second, this princess will feel that her eyes are dirty."
"It has always been difficult for women from military families to marry. No one in the capital is willing to marry you. Little do they know that it is because of your unruly behavior. As a woman, you don't learn the things that women should learn, but always learn these unorthodox ways. Which nobleman would dare to marry you!"
The noble lady who had just spoken was so frightened that she couldn't help crying out loud.
Princess Rong'an is of noble status and is a role model for women in the capital. If these words of the princess were to spread, I'm afraid no one would be willing to marry her.
"Princess... I... I didn't mean that. I just... just..."
Princess Rong'an also realized that she was too harsh, so she softened her tone and said, "This princess teaches you for your own good. I am not like some people who want to drag you down with their own bad reputations."
Ji Yunhuan did not indulge Princess Rong'an at all. Old Madam Xia wanted to stop him but failed and could only watch Ji Yunhuan rush over.
With a swish sound, Ji Yunhuan pulled out the whip again and smashed all the enamel porcelain on the table.
"The reason why the princess can sit here and drink tea peacefully is because Old Madam Xia fought to the death to defend Zhennan Pass! What do you mean by a filthy thing? When giving gifts, you must make the host happy. Old Madam Xia likes bows and crossbows, so my gift is a good one!"
"You just said something so outrageous, didn't you also insult Old Madam Xia?"
Princess Rong'an let out an ear-piercing scream, her voice trembling with fear, "Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor! How dare you! How dare you hurt this princess? Are you crazy?"
Ji Yunhuan sneered nonchalantly, and said sarcastically, "They are just a few broken cups. I will compensate you. Why are you making such a fuss? Women should be demure and gentle. Isn't it unbecoming of a woman to shout like this?"
Princess Rong'an was protected by the eunuchs behind her. She pointed at Ji Yunhuan with a trembling finger, shaking with anger, "You...you are simply unreasonable!"
"I will not argue with you. Everyone has their own opinions on what is right and what is wrong. Old Madam Xia is also a reasonable person and will not be deceived by your nonsense!"
Ji Yunhuan retracted the iron whip with a swish and wrapped it around her waist to make a leather belt. She looked around, her beautiful eyes and eyebrows seemed to be glowing and shining.
"I never think there's anything wrong with being quiet and gentle, but women in this world shouldn't only look like this. Being smart and pretty is beautiful, being lively and enthusiastic is also beautiful. Women can take care of their husbands and children, or they can travel the world with swords and enjoy the world of martial arts!"
"Everything in this world can be learned by men and women alike. Women who fight on the battlefield for their country and their people are equally worthy of admiration and should not be forgotten!"
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