Chapter 467 Scare You to Death (4)
She beckoned, ordering the maid to tie a black cloth around her eyes. Just as the maid was about to move, she saw Prince Rui pick up the black cloth from the maid's tray and twirl it between his fingers. Everyone looked at him in surprise. Prince Rui walked behind Shen Miao, grasped her chin with one hand from behind her back, and lifted her head slightly. With the other hand, he tied the black cloth around Shen Miao's eyes.
Luo Tan's eyes widened, and he pulled Feng Anning aside and asked, "What...what does this mean?"
This action of Prince Rui made Luo Tan curious. Emperor Wenhui on the high throne frowned slightly, and Princess Ming'an looked at Shen Miao with jealousy, her eyes filled with murderous intent.
Shen Miao's vision was blocked, and she couldn't see anything clearly. She could only feel the gentle movements of the person behind her. His fingertips were cold, and when they accidentally touched Shen Miao's cheek, it was like snowflakes kissing the lapels of a garment, a light chill. Yet, for some reason, the place that was touched felt slightly hot.
When the people behind her stopped moving, Shen Miao drew her bow and shot an arrow in the direction of Princess Ming An.
Everyone watched her movements intently, their hearts pounding with anxiety. Some secretly resented Shen Miao's actions. Making Princess Ming'an bite the apple in her mouth would certainly humiliate her. But this also meant that if Shen Miao wasn't careful, she could injure Princess Ming'an, or even kill her. The Qin princess had lost her life in Mingqi; how could the Qin state let this go? Even if Shen Miao sacrificed her own life, it wouldn't be enough; it would also implicate the entire Mingqi. If she wanted Princess Ming'an to remain unharmed, she would have to deliberately shoot Lao Pian, which would still result in Mingqi losing face.
After much thought, Shen Miao could only win beautifully if she shot the apple in Princess Ming'an's mouth with an arrow. However, that was almost impossible.
Huangfu Hao stared intently at Shen Miao. Others might not know, but Princess Ming'an was his sister, so he naturally knew the weight of Princess Ming'an's bow. An ordinary woman couldn't pull that bow. Even someone with martial arts skills, or some background in Kung Fu, would need to get used to it for a while before mastering it. But just now, Shen Miao casually pulled the bow. Her skillful form, deft hand gestures, and relaxed expression made one suspect she had handled it countless times before, allowing her to handle it so skillfully.
However, that was simply impossible. Princess Ming An was in Qin for the first time, and Shen Miao was also touching this bow for the first time. Huangfu Hao's heart suddenly became a little interested, and he looked at Shen Miao as if he had seen something new, and his eyes became more and more profound.
Shen Miao was completely unaware, she closed her eyes and stroked the patterns on the arrows and every tiny scratch on the heavy bow with her hands.
Exactly the same as the previous life.
She had touched this bow countless times. Princess Ming'an always gave it to her generously when she was in a very awkward position while shooting, saying, "It's your turn." In fact, Shen Miao had practiced countless times in private, and she could hit the target, but every time, she still deliberately shot far away and remote, and was laughed at by the princesses and princes of Mingqi.
Because she is a hostage, she should compromise and not be arrogant when living under someone else's roof. Even if she can win, she should lose and make Princess Ming'an happy. Only then will she have a chance to go back alive to see Fu Ming and Wanyu.
Those most difficult years were etched in her heart, just like the ancient patterns on this bow. The forbearance she had endured in her previous life could finally be unleashed openly. She was no longer the Queen of Mingqi, but she could freely and without scruples challenge Princess Ming'an, just as she had done to her.
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