As if noticing his gaze, Chu Qianchen tilted his little face and looked at him, blinking, as if to say, do you admit defeat?

Of course not! Chu Yunyi raised his head unconvinced, took two deep breaths, and then concentrated on the bow and arrow in his hand.

The third arrow was faster and sharper than the second. It accurately hit a poplar leaf and then nailed it to the tree trunk.

However, the arrow did not hit the tree hole, but went two inches upwards.

Chu Yunyi gripped the bow tightly in his hand and frowned.

"Good shot!" At this time, the second son of Marquis Jing'an applauded, "The brother and sister are evenly matched!"

His words did not count as favoring Chu Yunyi, because Chu Qianchen had just said that he wanted to shoot at a poplar leaf.

Chu Yunyi couldn't help but look at Chu Qianchen again, wanting to say that he was not a scoundrel, but Chu Qianchen didn't seem to care at all. She had already put an arrow on the bow again and said calmly, "This arrow is a tail-chasing arrow."

As the last "arrow" fell, the fourth arrow was shot out.

This arrow, with its sharpness that cut through all obstacles, split the fourth arrow in half at the position of the arrow feathers and shot steadily into the tree hole.

Prince Shun narrowed his eyes and saw Huo Di standing up from the stone bench, bumping into the stone table in front of him and making a muffled sound.

Princess Changning also noticed it and said in shock: "She shot another leaf."

Chu Qianchen's arrow was truly a tail-chasing arrow. It first hit a leaf, then split the third arrow and shot it into the same tree hole.

Chu Yunyi stared blankly at the poplar tree pierced by four arrows. He didn't react for a moment, only to hear Chu Qianchen's calm voice again: "It's your turn."

Chu Qianchen said these three words lightly, but Chu Yunyi was about to throw his bow and arrow, feeling inexplicably wronged: Is his sister bullying him? She must be bullying him on purpose! !

but……

This tail-chasing arrow is so powerful!

Chu Yunyi felt extremely conflicted and silently comforted himself: It’s okay, he is younger than her, he can still practice!

"I..." Chu Yunyi's face flushed red, and he stammered for a long time before squeezing out three words, "I lost."

These three words almost exhausted all his strength.

In just less than a cup of tea, Chu Yunyi's mood fluctuated violently several times, from confidence at the beginning, to solemnity, to amazement, and then to complete admiration at this moment.

He lost, no doubt about it.

His sister is amazing.

The others also felt that this competition was a foregone conclusion. The difference in strength between the siblings was too great. No, it should be said that Chu Qianchen's archery skills were too superb.

Not to mention Chu Yunyi who is not even twelve years old this year, everyone present, including Gu Nanzhao, could not do the arrow that chased the tail arrow just now.

Gu Nanzhao looked at Chu Qianchen without blinking, and his eyes looked at her more focused.

The golden sunlight poured down softly, coating Chu Qianchen's bright red dress with a layer of light gold powder, which was like a dream and made her look like a fairy in heaven. Her beauty was so great that it made all the colorful flowers in the yard pale in comparison.

In a teahouse not far to the northeast, several eyes were looking at Chu Qianchen and Chu Yunyi from the windows on the second floor at the lakeside.

They watched the entire competition just now.

"Your Highness, this girl's archery skills are really good. Fortunately, Tama did not compete with her that day." The young man in blue said to the white-robed monk sitting by the window with a hint of joking.

Jialou took a sip of tea slowly, put down the teacup and said, "This girl's archery skill is wonderful because she has practiced the 'precision' of standing shooting to the extreme."

Chu Qianchen is only good at standing shooting. If he specializes in one thing and practices it to the extreme, it will naturally have a shocking effect.

The young man in blue and a scholar in blue beside him looked at each other, both of them seemed to be thinking about something.

This Da Qi country is really full of talented people.

Jialou sipped his hot tea again, then changed the subject: "Any news from Tama? How long will it take for the Seven Star Grass to arrive?"

The middle-aged scholar immediately bowed and replied, "Doma has already started his return journey. It will take about six or seven days. He should arrive before the birthday banquet of the Emperor of Da Qi."

Jialou hummed, looked down at the red-dressed girl who was collecting her bow, and suddenly said, "This Seven Star Grass should be for Prince Gu Jue."

Hearing the name Gu Jue, the young man in blue and the scholar in blue both looked stern.

The name of Prince Gu Jue is well known in Dahao. He is the god of war of Daqi and has never been defeated in the battlefields for so many years.

The previous emperor of Northern Qi was indeed a wise ruler who appointed talented people to work and worked hard to govern the country. In comparison, the current one is far worse. In recent years, the Great Qi Dynasty has gradually shown signs of decline. It is because of the existence of Prince Gu Jue that they, the Great Hao, are somewhat wary of Northern Qi.

Without Gu Jue, Northern Qi would be like a tiger with its teeth pulled out, and would never be able to achieve anything.

The reason they came to Northern Qi was to see the strength of Northern Qi and to have a direct look at the emperor of Northern Qi.

The middle-aged scholar almost wanted to ask if Jialou was real, but he swallowed his words back in the end.

Their eldest prince is extremely intelligent and can see the big picture from the details. Even the imperial teacher said that the eldest prince is the smartest and most insightful person he has ever met. Since the eldest prince said so, he must be right.

The middle-aged scholar pondered for a moment and said, "I went to see the Minister of Rites today, but was put off again."

They wanted to see the Minister of Rites in order to see the emperor, but until now, the Northern Qi emperor had not summoned them. This was enough to show that the Northern Qi emperor was a little petty and had no demeanor of a great emperor!

But even if the Emperor of Northern Qi did not summon them, he did not dare to restrict their movements in the capital. So, during these days, they traveled around and heard some rumors about the emperor.

The Northern Qi emperor believed in Taoism, pursued immortality, and was obsessed with refining and taking elixirs. It is said that he had visited Yuanqing Temple not long ago.

Moreover, the Northern Qi emperor was obviously very afraid of his younger brother Gu Jue, and was eager to take back the military power, but he did not dare to really turn against Gu Jue.

For Dahao, this can be used. After all, when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.

"Your Highness, the rumors about Gu Jue's serious illness seem to be true. Do you still want to send the Seven-Star Grass..." the middle-aged scholar asked hesitantly.

Gu Jue's death is a benefit to Dahao.

The young man in blue glanced at the middle-aged scholar. Is there any need to say more? These scholars are just very thoughtful!

"Of course." Jialuo said affirmatively.

The two words were neither light nor heavy, and the sound was as pleasant as the ringing of a jewelry ring.

His expression is still so gentle, like flowing water, like green mist, like the bright moon, and his demeanor is elegant and otherworldly.

Once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back.

The medicinal herbs written in the prescription given by Chu Qianchen are all very common medicinal herbs. He has already made a bottle and had someone send it back to the country for trial use.

The day before yesterday, they received a letter via carrier pigeon from Lingnan, saying that the effect was very good.

The middle-aged scholar received the look from the young man in blue and touched his nose.

Yes, their eldest prince is a monk, and monks do not tell lies.

The eldest prince has the final say.

The middle-aged scholar calmed himself down, his eyes settled, respectful and pious.

All they have to do is trust the eldest prince.

Garuda stood up, and as he stood up, the string of Gannan Buddhist beads in his hand shook slightly twice, making a slight rustling sound.

Jialou smiled and said, "It's time to visit Gu Jue."

He turned his head and looked at Chu Qianchen by the lake again. His expression was calm and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Chu Qianchen vaguely felt as if someone was looking at him, and when he turned around, he happened to see a monk in white standing by the window.

Even though she couldn't see the other person's face clearly at the distance she was standing at, she could tell from his extraordinary temperament that the monk was definitely Garuda.

The two looked at each other, and Chu Qianchen nodded slightly as a greeting, then looked away. He couldn't let go of the Jurchen bow in his hand, the more he looked at it, the more he liked it, and the more he used it, the more handy it became.

This bow was just as much to her liking as the one she used in her previous life.

Chu Yunyi had recovered from his initial disbelief, but his gaze still lingered on Chu Qianchen.

How did the second sister become so powerful? When did she become so powerful?

Chu Yunyi blinked, his eyes became brighter and brighter, and he was extremely curious.

“Pah pah pah…”

Gu Nanzhao was the first to applaud, and the applause broke the eerie silence around them, and others followed suit.

Gu Nanzhao's handsome face was radiant with energy and a warm smile. With a feeling of pride, he praised, "Sister Chen, your archery is really amazing!"

His sister Chen is different from ordinary women, she is like a peony that is more beautiful than all others!

Chu Qianling's face behind the veil suddenly turned dark, as black as the bottom of a pot.

She instigated Chu Qianchen to compete with Chu Yunyi in archery, hoping that Gu Nanzhao would see Chu Qianchen's embarrassed, incompetent and overestimating his own capabilities. However, it had the opposite effect, and Chu Qianchen was embarrassed in front of Gu Nanzhao and the Third Princess.

"Sister, you are so awesome!" The third princess smiled innocently, revealing a row of neat, white teeth. She looked at Chu Qianchen with eyes as bright as candles, and clapped her hands non-stop.

The other people in the pavilion also looked at Chu Qianchen, some were shocked, some were amazed, some were in admiration, and some were thinking...

After this competition, the previously unknown Chu Qianchen is likely to become famous in the capital!

Chu Qianchen seemed to be unaware of everyone's gazes. Her expression was as calm as before, neither happy nor arrogant. She asked Amber to put away her bow and said goodbye directly.

Anyway, her purpose of diverting attention was achieved. Others would only remember her competition with Chu Yunyi and would naturally think that she went out to buy a bow today.

"Sister Chen," Gu Nanzhao looked at Chu Qianchen reluctantly, wanting to keep her, "You just arrived, please stay for a while."

Chu Qianling's eyes widened and her look was sinister.

Chu Qianchen ignored her and said "I have something else to do" and was about to leave. Unexpectedly, when she turned around, she saw Jialuo coming towards her with two followers.

Other people in the pavilion also saw Jialuo.

Both Jialou's appearance and temperament are too extraordinary, holy and noble, as if he came from the heavens, without being stained by the dust of this world, making people dare not blaspheme him.

He is... Gu Nanzhao raised his eyebrows in surprise and immediately guessed who the white-robed monk in front of him was.

Chu Qianhuang's eyes were fixed on Jialou. At this moment, she had forgotten that there were other people around her. There was only one thought in her mind: "Why is he here?"

Chu Qianhuang never expected to meet Jialuo here.

In the past few months, the dream has haunted her from time to time, forcing her to find a way out for herself.

The eldest prince of Nanhao, Jialuo.

Chu Qianhuang watched Jialuo approach without blinking, tightly clutching the handkerchief in her hand.

She stood up suddenly and tried to leave the pavilion, but she saw Jialou stopped two feet away and made a one-handed Buddhist salute to Chu Qianchen, "Miss."

"Master." Chu Qianchen nodded slightly, feeling that it was as expected.

She had previously guessed that Jialuo might have recognized her when they met again in Jishidiang for the second time.

Chu Qianhuang stood stiff as a stone statue, forgetting to move forward for a moment, and looked at Jialou and Chu Qianchen in surprise and suspicion.

How did Chu Qianchen know Jialou, and how did they have any intersection?

Chu Qianhuang's mind became increasingly confused, and he was unable to react for a moment.

Jialou smiled slightly and said, "Just now I happened to see the arrows you shot. The exquisiteness of your archery skills is something I have never seen before in my life."

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"Thank you for your praise, Master." Chu Qianchen returned the greeting generously.

It seemed that Jialuo came over just to say this, and after saying hello, he left with his two followers.

Chu Qianchen looked at his back as he walked away, and couldn't help wondering why he came here. In her opinion, Jialou should not just come to say hello.

At this time, Gu Nanzhao walked to the side of Chu Qianchen, looked at Jialou's back as he walked away, and said, "This should be Jialou, the eldest prince of Hao Kingdom."

Prince Shun and others in the pavilion at the back were all shocked when they heard this. They had also heard some rumors about Jialou.

Prince Shun added: "I heard that Jialou is extremely intelligent and talented, a rare genius in Hao Country once in a hundred years..."

Chu Qianhuang clenched the handkerchief even tighter in her hand, almost tearing it to pieces.

She had been planning for so long but had no chance to meet Jialuo, but Chu Qianchen caught his eye.

Seeing Jialou's back disappear, Gu Nanzhao retracted his gaze and turned to look at Chu Qianchen beside him with a gentle expression, "Sister Chen is really outstanding, to be praised by Jialou."

There are definitely only a handful of people who can receive a word of praise from Jialuo.

Gu Nanzhao looked at Chu Qianchen with eyes so soft and affectionate that they seemed to be filled with tears.

Chu Qianling: "..."

The more Chu Qianling listened, the more uncomfortable she felt. She twisted her fingers fiercely, feeling as if her heart was being pricked by thousands of needles.

She came to Yunting Pavilion today just for Gu Nanzhao.

She also dressed up specially, wearing a newly made summer dress and a newly made dragonfly flower inlaid with eight treasures. Because makeup could not cover the scar on her cheek, she carefully selected a veil with gold thread and pasted a golden flower on her forehead, which made her skin look white and smooth.

She just hoped that Gu Nanzhao could look at her more and talk to him.

However, there were so many people here today that she had no chance to say a few words to Gu Nanzhao. She had originally wanted to invite Gu Nanzhao to take a walk in the garden later so that she could talk to him in private.

Who knew Chu Qianchen came again!

She had clearly known that they were at Yunting Pavilion, and had rushed here. She even deliberately wore such a flashy red outfit to attract the attention of others...

Chu Qianchen was deliberately trying to steal his limelight, just like that day in the garden.

Chu Qianling's eyes reappeared the scenes of that day, each scene was still so clear, and the scar on her face began to ache again...

Why does she have to live such a humble and painful life while Chu Qianchen can be in the limelight!

A feeling of unwillingness suddenly surged up in Chu Qianling's heart, and she suddenly stepped forward and blocked Chu Qianchen's way.

"Second sister has always been very skilled," Chu Qianling's eyes behind the veil pierced Chu Qianchen's face like a knife, "Not only is she good at archery, but she is also good at sword dancing, just like when she scratched my face with a sword."

“…”

“…”

“…”

As soon as these words came out, Prince Shun, Princess Changning and others around were all shocked and stunned.

Outside the pavilion, it was quiet and silent.

Princess Changning and Chu Qianling have known each other for many years. She only knew that Chu Qianling was injured on her face in March and had not gone out to play for several months, but she did not expect that it was her cousin from the next room who injured her face.

Princess Changning subconsciously looked at Chu Qianhuang beside her, wanting to see if this was true.

Chu Qianhuang opened her eyes slightly, seeming surprised, but did not deny it.

It seems to be almost certain. Princess Changning looked a little strange. This kind of dispute between sisters in the family should not be brought out to the outside world. After all, family disgrace should not be made public. If something like this happened in the Chu family, it would ruin the reputation of the Chu girl.

This Chu Qianling is also short-sighted and ignorant of the overall situation.

On the one hand, Princess Changning disapproved of Chu Qianling's exposure of her family's shameful behavior, but on the other hand, she and Prince Shun and others looked at Chu Qianchen with surprise and doubt.

Gu Nanzhao frowned slightly and said quickly: "Cousin Ling, I know you hurt your face and feel bad, but it was really just an accident that day...even I couldn't react in time. Don't worry, I will definitely try to heal your face."

What he meant by these two sentences was that he was also present when the accident happened, which was equivalent to defending Chu Qianchen.

In addition, there was another meaning in his words. Chu Qianling's face was seriously injured and must have been left with scars, scars that even the imperial physician could not remove.

Chu Qianling was disfigured. Princess Changning's eyes flashed, and she drank her tea calmly.

When Chu Qianling saw that Gu Nanzhao was still trying to defend Chu Qianchen, her face turned red, she felt angry and aggrieved, and the corners of her eyes were slightly red.

She turned her head and looked at Chu Qianhuang at the entrance of the pavilion, "Big sister, what do you think!"

As soon as she said this, Chu Qianhuang immediately became the focus of everyone's attention, and everyone had different expressions.

Chu Qianhuang: "..."

The corners of Chu Qianhuang's lips stiffened slightly.

Ever since Madam Tai’s birthday banquet in April, she and Chu Qianling had fallen out.

Later, Chu Qianhuang went to find Chu Qianling to explain, but Chu Qianling neither said she believed it nor said she didn't believe it. The relationship between the two had always been lukewarm and could never go back to the way it was before. Until today, because Gu Nanzhao went out of the palace incognito, Chu Qianhuang specially asked someone to deliver a letter to Chu Qianling. In order to see Gu Nanzhao, Chu Qianling accepted her kindness.

Chu Qianling stared at Chu Qianhuang steadily, thinking sarcastically in her heart: She wanted to see whether Chu Qianhuang would help her or Chu Qianchen.

Chu Qianhuang's long and thick eyelashes trembled.

"I wasn't there that day, so I didn't see it with my own eyes..." She looked at Gu Nanzhao hesitantly, wanting to say something but not being able to, which made people imagine, "Third sister, I know you've been wronged."

Her words were ambiguous, but everyone present could hear that Chu Qianhuang was accusing Chu Qianchen of hurting Chu Qianling.

That’s right. The Second Prince said it was an accident, but this “accident” could also be a man-made accident.

Amber frowned, feeling unfair for her own girl. She took a step forward and wanted to argue, but Chu Qianchen stopped her with a gesture. Her face remained calm.

Calm as still water, peaceful as a breeze.

Chu Qianchen walked towards Chu Qianling, walking very slowly, getting closer to Chu Qianling step by step.

Every step seemed to contain a tremendous amount of strength, and every gesture was filled with a kind of indifference, as if everything was just a straw dog.

Chu Qianling felt a little panicked and weak, and almost retreated. But then she thought, in front of so many people, how could Chu Qianchen dare to do anything to her!

She stood there, looking at Chu Qianchen proudly.

Chu Qianchen stopped just one step away from her and said calmly, "Tell me clearly, who hurt your face?"

Chu Qianling: "You!"

Chu Qianchen: "Say it again."

Chu Qianling: "..."

The word "you" had already reached Chu Qianling's lips, but at this moment, she saw from the corner of her eye that Chu Qianchen turned over his right palm, and in his palm was a small porcelain jar with a white background and blue flowers.

Chu Qianling's pupils shrank slightly.

She recognized this small porcelain jar; it contained the herbal ointment.

Chu Qianchen stared at Chu Qianling quietly, without saying a word and without urging her. Her gaze, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, made Chu Qianling feel embarrassed and almost angry.

Chu Qianchen looked as if he was looking at a clown jumping up and down.

Chu Qianchen played with the small porcelain jar casually, his slender white fingers gleaming in the sunlight.

Chu Qianling felt as if her heart was in turmoil. She was unwilling to bow to Chu Qianchen, but she felt as if someone had strangled her by the vitals and could no longer utter the word "you".

Chu Qianchen's fingers were extremely sensitive. The small porcelain jar turned flexibly between her fingers, as if it would fall at any moment.

Chu Qianling's eyes widened, and a deep feeling of powerlessness surged in her heart.

Chu Qianchen's meaning was very clear. If she dared to talk nonsense again, she would smash the jar of Shiquan ointment.

Chu Qianling's eyes flashed with the scene of Chu Qianchen smashing the Perfect Cream that day, and her eyes flickered...

Because Chu Qianchen's body just blocked the small porcelain jar in her hand, other people couldn't see what was in her hand. They only saw Chu Qianling being speechless due to Chu Qianchen's questioning.

Everyone felt that Chu Qianling was a little weird. She had just kept saying that Chu Qianchen had hurt her face, but now when Chu Qianchen questioned her, she felt guilty and looked hesitant.

At this time, Chu Qianchen said again: "Third sister, please say it again."

Chu Qianling's forehead was already covered with cold sweat. She no longer dared to hesitate and immediately changed sides and said, "It's Big Sister."

When these four words came out of her mouth, the last bit of hesitation in Chu Qianling's heart disappeared, and only one thought remained in her mind: she cannot live without the Ten-Perfect Ointment, she cannot be disfigured!

Otherwise, my cousin wouldn't even look at her.

Happy National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival

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