Chapter 165 It’s so hard to choose~~
Since there were not many men going hunting today, a curious person set up a shooting range in the middle of the enclosure, saying that he wanted to invite everyone to play target shooting together.
Autumn hunting has always been a sport for men, but the setting up of a shooting range here today has excited many women.
"Okay, okay! I've only heard about it from the waiters, but I haven't seen them riding and shooting with my own eyes!"
"Shooting range? That's interesting! I don't usually see it!"
"Yeah, let's go there and take a look!"
"Let's go, let's go together after breakfast!"
“…”
The women sat together and chatted casually, which was quite harmonious.
Pei Jingxu was not quite sure why Bai Shutong came to invite her specifically.
In her opinion, nothing good will happen if someone gets involved with the heroine.
I was just thinking of finding a random excuse to refuse when I heard a voice coming from not far away: "Since it's so lively, why don't I add some fun to it too?"
——It’s Prince Chen Qianfan.
Shen Qianfan's arrival attracted the attention of everyone present.
For a moment, everyone's attention was focused on him.
Shen Qianfan curled his lips into a smile, and glanced at Pei Jingxu with a half-smile: "Whoever wins the shooting range today, I can grant him one wish."
Pei Jingxu's eyelids twitched.
This Shen Qianfan is actually really arrogant.
During the autumn hunt, the emperor added a reward and promised to agree to one request from the winner.
He then followed suit and said that the winner at the shooting range could have one wish fulfilled.
It was as if he wanted to announce to everyone in the world that he, Shen Qianfan, was the crown prince appointed by the emperor and would also be the new emperor in the future.
Everyone present naturally realized this, but to receive a promise from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was no less than receiving a promise from the Emperor!
The winner of this year's autumn hunting is already a foregone conclusion. Instead of failing to win a rank, why not try participating in the competition at the shooting range?
Upon hearing this, everyone was eager to try it out, and some even couldn't wait any longer and headed towards the shooting range.
Pei Jingxu didn't think this "prize" was very tempting, but she knew that if Bai Shutong got this "prize", it would not be a good thing for her.
Anyone can win, but Pei Jingxu can't let Bai Shutong win the game.
Thinking of this, Pei Jingxu looked at Bai Shutong and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Okay, then let's go and take a look."
The shooting range was set up temporarily this morning. Although it is not very big, it has all the necessary equipment.
When Pei Jingxu arrived at the shooting range, many people were already drawing their bows and arrows and familiarizing themselves with the venue.
Some of the women were jealous and started to discuss, "How heavy is this bow? Can it really hit the target from such a long distance?"
"How interesting! I've only seen my brother and father shoot arrows before, but this is the first time I've seen anything like this!"
"Yes, yes, it would be great if we women could participate as well!"
"Oh, that bow looks heavy. I don't think we can even pull the string. How can we participate?"
“…”
Hearing everyone's discussions, Bai Shutong's eyes flashed with pride.
She picked up a bow and arrow at random, weighed it in her hand, and when she felt it was suitable for her, she pulled the bowstring and tested the strength of the bow.
Seeing this, all the female relatives were envious.
"I've long heard that Madam Bai is a valiant lady. Seeing her today, I can see that her reputation is truly well-deserved!"
"Yes, yes! Madam Bai is truly a role model among the women!"
"It would be great if we could be as heroic as Madam Bai..."
“…”
Pei Jingxu saw this and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Your Highness, can women also participate in the competition?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qianfan squinted his eyes and smiled: “Mrs. Pei Er also wants to try it?”
Pei Jingxu bit her lip slightly, looking a little hesitant: "I... am indeed very interested, but I am too weak to pull the bow and arrow."
"That's a pity," Shen Qianfan sighed with pretended regret and smiled helplessly, "Logically speaking, since we are here to play at the shooting range, everyone can participate regardless of gender."
"However, there are very few women who can pull a bow and arrow. Even if they want to participate, they are powerless."
"There are very few women in the capital who can bend the bow and shoot arrows like Madam Bai."
The praise and favoritism in words are not concealed.
——Heh, Shen Qianfan had never thought of letting her participate.
Among all the female relatives, Bai Shutong was the only one who could pull the bow and arrow.
Rather than calling this a "competition", it would be more accurate to say that Shen Qianfan organized everyone to envy and cheer for Bai Shutong in order to make her happy.
The halo of the heroine is such that even if she does nothing, there will be countless male supporting actors who will rush to her, just to make her the unique and most enviable one.
Bai Shutong's shooting skills are definitely not the best, but as a woman who can participate in the competition with other men, she is already the focus of everyone's attention.
Shen Qianfan turned to look at Bai Shutong who was getting familiar with the bow and arrow, and a smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
Pei Jingxu narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
"Since the ladies are interested, why don't you form a team of men and women and compete together?"
A clear and indifferent voice came from not far away.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Rong Jianxue walking to Shen Qianfan and speaking calmly.
Shen Qianfan frowned, and the smile on his face froze.
Seeing Rong Jianxue, Shen Qianfan nodded slightly: "Student greets the teacher."
After a pause, Shen Qianfan continued to smile: "Master Shaofu's idea is indeed good, but the shooting range is full of dangers. It may be dangerous to let the female relatives participate."
"Second brother, you're worrying too much." The Third Prince, Shen Huaichen, came in front of them at some point and looked at Shen Qianfan with a half-smile. "Since you said the shooting range isn't a men's only area, if the women are willing to try, why not?"
As soon as these words were spoken, many women followed suit.
"Yes, yes, please grant my permission, Your Highness."
"Your Highness, I want to participate!"
"I want to join in, too!"
“…”
The smile on Shen Qianfan's face froze, but in the end he just pulled the corners of his mouth and nodded stiffly: "Since Master Shaofu and Third Brother have said so, then there is naturally nothing for this palace to stop."
"Then let's form teams of men and women and compete with each other."
…
Bai Shutong became the object of competition among a group of people.
Several young men from prominent families came forward, all wanting to invite her to join their team.
Bai Shutong pretended to be distressed and could not choose a partner for a long time.
Not long after, Shen Qianfan pushed through the crowd and walked in front of Bai Shutong: "If Madam Bai doesn't mind, you can team up with me. My shooting skills are quite good."
Seeing this, the men all moved away and dared not insist any longer.
"Madam Bai, my archery skills are pretty good. If you don't like His Royal Highness, you can team up with me."
Shen Huaichen also stepped forward and extended an olive branch to Bai Shutong.
Surrounded by a group of affectionate men, Bai Shutong bit her lip slightly and made a difficult decision.
Pei Jingxu watched from the side, raising his eyebrows slightly.
Being the heroine is really nice.
Thinking of this, Pei Jingxu turned around, only to see Rong Xuanzhou standing behind him, reaching out his hand to her.
The man's eyebrows were gentle, and his voice was soft and gentle: "Pei Jingxu, join my team."
Pei Jingxu frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in her eyes: She thought Rong Xuanzhou was going to compete with the two princes.
——Why did you choose her?
Without giving her a chance to react, Pei Jingxu subconsciously looked away and saw Rong Jianxue behind Rong Xuanzhou with her arms folded across her chest, looking at her with a calm and silent gaze.
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