Chapter 461 Forced Competition (5)
The situation has already risen to the level of national pride. If Emperor Wenhui does not speak out, wouldn't he be humiliated by the Qin Empire in front of his ministers? How can he maintain his royal authority in the future? Without even glancing at Shen Xin, he directly said to Shen Miao, "Since Princess Ming'an is interested, Shen Miao, you can play with Princess Ming'an for once."
After the emperor's words, it was useless for Shen Xin to say anything else. Shen Qiu clenched his fists, and Luo Tan and Feng An Ning also exchanged uneasily glances.
Shen Miao whispered, “Yes.”
She did not look panicked, but it made everyone slightly startled. Princess Ming An turned her head to look at Shen Miao and happened to meet Shen Miao's gaze.
Shen Miao's eyes were extremely clear, as pure as a child's. Normally, such eyes could reveal everything a person was thinking at a glance. But it was precisely these eyes that looked at Princess Ming An, their gaze as calm as a pond that had been settled for a thousand years, unable to stir up the slightest ripple, and therefore, no emotion could be seen.
It's hard to see through.
Princess Ming'an grew restless for no apparent reason. She smiled and asked her maid to fetch a bow and arrow. She smiled and stared at Shen Miao, saying, "This is a rule I often play in Daqin. One person holds the bow and arrow, blindfolded, and the other person is assigned to place a fruit on their body and be shot." She didn't miss a single expression on Shen Miao's face, and said, "Miss Shen, do you understand?"
Everyone around gasped. Last time at the training grounds, Shen Miao and Cai Lin each had grass fruits on their heads, but they were still blind. Shooting arrows blindfolded, wouldn't that mean putting your life at the mercy of others? Just hearing about it was terrifying. Shen Xin and Luo Xueyan were already furious.
Shen Miao smiled faintly, seemingly not frightened at all by Princess Ming An’s words, and simply said, “Thank you, Princess, for telling me.”
She was so calm, not losing to Ming Qi's momentum, that most of the famous people on the scene couldn't help but look at her with respect. Huangfu Hao stared at her, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
Luo Tan tugged at the corner of Shen Miao's clothes: "Little cousin, how about I go in your place. I've practiced martial arts, so I know at least a thing or two. If you really can't do it, just stay away."
Shen Miao shook her head, looking at Shen Xin and Luo Xueyan who were still trying to stop her, and whispered, "Don't worry, since she said so, she is sure she won't hit me. If she did, they would be in a lot of trouble. Huangfu Hao and Ming An are both smart people and won't do stupid things. This action is just to scare me and make me look bad."
"But sister," Shen Qiu worriedly held her shoulders, "you'll be scared if you go alone. Regardless of whether she will shoot you or not, how can I let you go alone?"
“I’m not afraid.” Shen Miao replied in a gentle voice: “Besides, if she hurts me, I also have a chance, so how can I let her get away with it?” When she said this, the corners of her lips curled up slightly. She was clearly smiling, but it made people feel a chill.
Luo Ling patted Shen Miao's shoulder and said softly, "Be careful."
Shen Miao nodded and walked directly into the main hall.
She and Princess Ming An were actually walking together towards the main hall, but one wouldn't know until they saw each other walking together, which gave people a strange illusion. Princess Ming An was a true princess, raised in the royal family, with a beautiful appearance. She should have been treated with great respect, but when she walked beside Shen Miao, Shen Miao folded her hands, her back straight, and didn't look left or right as she walked, but looked straight ahead. Her dignified and graceful demeanor actually made Princess Ming An look worthless.
Gradually, sighing sounds were heard in the hall.
Huangfu Hao's expression gradually turned ugly.
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