Chapter 46 So, it really was "riding" archery!
Upon hearing her say this, the surrounding soldiers were all surprised.
Just now, this young lady was able to hit the target while standing. Although she was not as good as Huang Gongyi, it was indeed impressive. But a loss is a loss, and everyone thought she would give up.
Unexpectedly, she not only refused to give up, but also wanted to ride a horse to shoot.
It's important to understand that while riding and archery may seem relatively easy individually, when combined, the difficulty is not simply a matter of adding them together, but rather dozens of times greater!
Because once either the person or the target moves, the usefulness of aiming is greatly reduced. It is also necessary to anticipate changes in one's own position and changes in the target's position, which is an extremely difficult skill. Many people in the army are outstanding in horseback archery individually, but when put together, they often become a mess.
But this young mistress—
As everyone watched, Mu Xian, one of Yuwen Ye's guards, led a horse to her. Shang Ruyi stepped into the stirrups and mounted the horse with surprising agility and grace, prompting another sigh from the crowd.
This young mistress is also extraordinary.
However, after mounting his horse, Shang Ruyi did not ride to the camp entrance. Instead, he stood in the middle of the road, drew his bow again, and nocked an arrow.
Upon seeing this, everyone immediately burst into laughter again.
Some people in the crowd had already started making jokes.
"I thought she was really going to ride a horse and shoot arrows, but it turns out she really was going to 'ride' and shoot arrows."
Hahahaha.
"Is there any need to compete in archery like this? Why not just stand there and shoot another arrow?"
These words, spoken neither too loudly nor too softly, reached Shang Ruyi's ears. She remained silent, slowly drawing back the bowstring with her already swollen index finger.
Then she said to Mu Xian, "There's no need to lead the horse."
Mu Xian was startled: "Young Madam—"
He helped lead the horse because he was worried that it would wander around. Even if Shang Ruyi was a skilled rider and wouldn't fall off, the horse's movement would inevitably affect her aim.
Shang Ruyi said, "Let go."
Mu Xian seemed to understand what she meant, so he could only let go. Immediately, the unrestrained horse began to shake its head and slowly stroll along the road.
In this way, although it is not as difficult as Huang Gongyi's galloping archery, it is still more difficult than shooting arrows while standing still.
Mu Xian hurriedly returned to Yuwen Ye's side and whispered, "Young Master—"
Yuwen Ye remained silent, his expression somber. Although he maintained his usual cold demeanor, at this moment he seemed even colder than usual.
Those obsidian-like eyes were fixed intently on the figure on horseback.
Just then, the second arrow was shot out!
Everyone present held their breath and turned to look at the target in the center of the training ground, only to see that it still only had the same arrow on it.
Yuwen Ye's gaze darkened, but the next moment, he let out a silent sigh.
That arrow missed the target!
A sigh suddenly rose from the crowd.
Some people chuckled softly, "I knew it, how could a woman possibly do that?"
Shang Ruyi didn't speak, but frowned and looked at the target in front of her. Her hand, hanging by her side, began to tremble because of numbness.
After drawing the bow twice, her fingers began to lose sensation.
She subconsciously turned around and saw Yuwen Ye standing not far away, motionless. He clearly didn't intend to come over and say anything more to her. However, when their eyes met, she felt as if he had said something.
Shang Ruyi frowned slightly, turned around again, and glanced at the target.
The center of the East Training Ground, slightly to the left.
At this time, a southerly wind is blowing.
The horse he was riding was a yellow steed with excellent stamina.
Having thought all this through, she spurred her horse and began galloping towards the camp entrance.
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