After a period of rest, the archery competition between the princes began.
The emperor currently has twelve sons: Crown Prince Feng Xilan, Prince Cheng Feng Qi and Prince Xiaoyao Feng Ji, and the former crown prince who is far away in his fiefdom. The rest are still only princes.
However, Feng Ji will not participate in this kind of horse archery competition. After all, as a former God of War, he does not need to participate in such competitions.
The Second Prince, Feng Mo Ran, who also captivated the hearts of noble ladies, would not participate in the competition. He had not practiced riding and archery for a long time, and was also unwell, so Feng Gu Che agreed that he did not have to participate.
After several rounds of competition, Feng Xilan and Feng Qi were clearly more skilled, but surprisingly, the sixth prince Feng Hao's performance was exceptionally outstanding. In the final round, Feng Xilan unsurprisingly won first place.
Although Feng Qi was unwilling, he still offered a few words of flattery and congratulations on the surface.
Feng Xilan's handsome and dashing figure has captivated many noble ladies, who are filled with longing and admiration for him.
Xiao Qingyu listened to the surrounding praises and felt her vanity was strongly satisfied.
Now the crown prince belongs to her alone, and other women can only envy her. Unconsciously, she raised her chin, held her head high, and her face was full of pride.
She looked in the direction of Feng Xilan.
Feng Xilan dismounted, his gaze sweeping over Xiao Qingyu before landing on Mu Chenshuang, who was standing on the far side.
Although it was only for a brief moment.
However, Xiao Qingyu still noticed the direction Feng Xilan was looking. Following Feng Xilan's gaze, she saw Mu Chenshuang leaning against the stone pillar.
Instantly.
Xiao Qingyu's initial smugness was instantly replaced by jealousy and hatred.
Mu Chenshuang inadvertently met Feng Xilan's gaze, and at the same time, she noticed a strange gaze coming from the other side. Turning her head, she met Xiao Qingyu's hateful gaze.
But soon, Xiao Qingyu looked away.
Mu Chenshuang didn't take Xiao Qingyu's jealousy to heart.
But that scene was also seen by a pair of golden eyes that were covered by eye bags.
The already imposing aura was now so intense that it was almost suffocating.
Only Feng Ji dared to get close to him.
"Why don't you, Crown Prince Junheng, go and show off your magnificent bearing?" Feng Ji's teasing voice rang out.
Fu Junheng glanced at him sideways, and even through the black veil, one could feel the sharp, icy look in his eyes.
On the main stage.
Feng Guche was very satisfied with Feng Xilan's performance and couldn't help but praise him, "The Crown Prince's horsemanship and archery are still superb, and he has not disappointed me."
The Empress smiled and said, "I am grateful for Your Majesty's guidance."
"Consort Ling, your teaching has been excellent. Hao'er has made great progress. He is now more like my son," Feng Guche said to Consort Ling.
Consort Ling looked pleased. "It's all thanks to Hao'er's hard work and diligence."
After the competition, the princes walked before the emperor to pay their respects. Feng Guche praised those who deserved praise, rewarded those who deserved reward, and gave a few words of admonishment where necessary.
At this moment.
Consort Rong suddenly spoke up: "I've heard that Princess Weiyang is also exceptionally skilled in riding and archery. I wonder if we could take this opportunity to witness her skill, which would also serve as a good example for the princes. What does Your Majesty think?"
The emperor nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
All eyes turned to Mu Chenshuang again. Her red outfit was still fresh in everyone's memory, especially her stunning beauty when she defeated Motihua at the birthday banquet.
"Chen Shuang, what do you think?"
Mu Chenshuang naturally did not refuse and agreed to the emperor's request.
Mu Chenshuang walked down from the stands and went straight past Fu Junheng. Fu Junheng's brows furrowed slightly, and his gaze unconsciously fell on her lower abdomen.
A soldier led over a horse, and Mu Chenshuang mounted it by stepping into the stirrups. Another soldier handed her a bow and arrows.
Archery is not simply sitting on horseback and shooting arrows; it requires walking around the riding arena and aiming at various bullseye.
Mu Chenshuang spurred the horse, "Giddy up!"
After circling around once, the first two arrows hit the bullseye. The movements were skillful and the technique was superb, in no way inferior to Feng Xilan.
This scene drew gasps of amazement and admiration from many people.
But some people's eyes were filled with intense hatred.
Just as Mu Chenshuang was about to shoot the third arrow.
Sudden.
A wild beast's roar came from outside the arena.
Before everyone could recover from their shock, a large black bear burst through the wall and ran in like a madman.
Immediately, screams of fear and terror rang out, and chaos erupted in the stands. Imperial guards immediately rushed to protect the emperor.
Fu Junheng's eyes sharpened, and he leaped on tiptoe, bracing himself with his palm. Instantly, a soldier's sword was drawn from its sheath and fell into his palm. His figure was as fast as lightning as he rushed towards Mu Chenshuang.
After knocking over the soldiers with one paw, the black bear charged straight at Mu Chenshuang, who was closest to it. It opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp, bloodthirsty fangs, and roared furiously at an extremely fast speed.
The horse beneath Mu Chenshuang was startled and began to run away uncontrollably. She tiptoed and leaped onto it, holding the bow in mid-air. But as she prepared to shoot, she noticed something was wrong with the black bear.
In that instant of hesitation, the black bear's sharp paws came crashing down on her with tremendous force.
Sudden.
With a piercing sound, the black bear's severed hand gushed forth a wave of hot blood as a sharp sword pierced straight through its palm.
The black bear's agonizing roar pierced the sky as it furiously attacked aimlessly with its other hand.
As Mu Chenshuang rolled over and leaped to dodge, the black bear pounced directly at her.
"careful!"
The next second.
A figure in golden armor flew over swiftly, lifting Mu Chenshuang into the air. The person held her hand, drew a bow to its full extent, and a powerful surge of internal energy emanated from it.
With a whoosh, the arrow shot out and pierced the black bear's forehead.
The furious roar abruptly ceased, and the black bear's massive body stiffened for a moment before collapsing to the ground.
Everything returned to quiet.
The two, suspended in mid-air, gazed at each other before landing steadily on the ground, a perfect couple, the focus of everyone's attention.
Fu Junheng gripped his sword, his eyes as deep and unfathomable as he looked at the two who had landed. In that instant, he was a step too late.
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