Chapter 106

Feng Qingyan was certain that Tang Kexin would not know how to shoot first so she decided to give up first. Hmph, Tang Kexin miscalculated her plan.

Feng Qingyan had never thought that she could shoot arrows. This time, she wanted to make Tang Kexin lose miserably.

Feng Qingyan took her bow and walked forward, aiming at the bow. Because she said that she wouldn't, she pretended that she didn't understand. After a few tries, he pulled the bow up with all his might to a certain extent. Then, he let go of the arrow and shot it towards the target not far away.

Feng Qingyan thought back to what she had just said about not being able to shoot arrows, so it was not good to show off too much.

Although her arrow had hit the target, it had only hit the periphery. In fact, with her ability and close range, even if it didn't hit the center of the target, it shouldn't be a problem getting close to it.

However, she had previously said that she wouldn't. If she shot it with such accuracy, it would definitely make people suspicious. When that time came, there would be suspicions that she was deceiving the sovereign.

Even so, it was not bad. After all, it was not an easy feat for a girl who had never shot an arrow to pull back her bow and aim for the target.

"Miss Feng is powerful indeed. She is good at everything she does. Not only is she proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she can even shoot arrows like this in one shot!" Someone couldn't help but exclaim.

"That's right, if it was me, I'm afraid that I wouldn't even be able to pull the bow."

"I definitely won't be able to pull it off either." The few young misses standing beside Feng Qingyan could not help but discuss in soft voices.

"Miss Tang, I wonder if you can draw your bow?" Someone suddenly asked.

"I don't think so."

"It's definitely impossible. Let's see how she will make a fool of herself later."

When the Empress saw that Feng Qingyan had actually managed to hit her, her eyes darkened slightly. It was clear that Feng Qingxi did not know anything about archery, and she purposely wanted to embarrass her son.

When the empress looked at Tang Ke Xin, her face revealed a hint of worry. Xin Er had never learned those things before, so she would definitely miss. If she missed, it would be a small matter. What if she hurt him?

However, in this situation, it was impossible for him to withdraw. After all, Feng Qingyan had already shot her shot.

"Miss Tang, it's your turn." When Feng Qingyan heard the discussion of the crowd, a gentle smile appeared on his face. He walked in front of Tang Kexin and handed her the bow and arrow.

She wouldn't give Tang Kexin a chance to evade. Next up, she would see how embarrassing Tang Kexin was.

At this moment, everyone was looking at Tang Kexin, waiting to see if she would dare to accept.

Tang Ke didn't say anything. He just took the bow and arrows from her hands in a very natural manner. He gently moved it a few times, blinked his eyes, and innocently said, "It seems a bit heavy."

When the crowd heard her words, some of them secretly shook their heads while others laughed out loud.

It looked like she had never touched a bow before, but she actually dared to compete with Feng Qingyan?

From the looks of it, there was actually no need to compete at all. Feng Qingyan's victory was already set, because Tang Kexin obviously would not be able to pull the bow.

Pulling a bow and arrow required a certain amount of skill. A weak girl who didn't know how to pull a bow and arrow wouldn't be able to move at all.

Ye Lan's eyes were filled with anticipation.

Tang Kexin held the bow and arrow as she slowly walked to the front. She slowly lifted it halfway before suddenly letting it go. She said somewhat vexedly, "Aiya, it's so heavy."

"Hehe …" Some people couldn't help but laugh out loud. This bow and arrow was indeed quite heavy.

She couldn't even lift it right now, much less draw the bow and shoot.

The corner of Feng Qingyan's lips revealed a hint of pride, as if she had already won. Her eyes subconsciously looked towards Ye Lanjue, only to find that Ye Lanjue's eyes were staring straight at Tang Kexin, not even blinking, not moving an inch.

It was as if at that moment, nothing existed except for Tang Kexin.

The complacency on Feng Qingyan's face quickly faded into jealousy and hatred. Why? Why was Tang Kexin the only thing in his eyes?

Although she didn't hit the target just now, it should be very strong for a woman. However, he didn't even look at her.

What could she do to make him take her in his eyes and win his favor?

At this moment, Feng Qingxi's heart was filled with even more hatred. She wished that Tang Kexin would disappear at once, completely disappear, and then she would be able to continue staying by Ye Lanjue's side like before.

Tang Kexin, let's see how embarrassing you are.

Tang Kexin once again raised her bow and placed it on her shoulder. However, she was not in a hurry to shoot. Instead, she extended her hand and gently waved it in front of her.

When the crowd saw her actions, they couldn't help but be stunned. They didn't understand what she was doing.

"But heart, are you opening the door?" Ye Lanchen was curious about this baby, so he couldn't help but ask. He was wondering if it was because his heart didn't know how to do it, so he deliberately delayed it.

If so, shouldn't he think of a way to help her?

"Try wind speed and direction. Wind speed and direction will affect the direction of the arrow." Tang Ke Xin didn't look at him, but she opened her mouth to explain to him. She had always explained Ye Lan Chen's question in great detail.

"Wind speed? Wind? Does this have an impact? And you used your hands to test the wind speed and direction? " Ye Lan Chen blinked several times with a bewildered look on his face.

He had also shot before. Although he was not very good at archery, he had seen others shoot before, but he had never seen anyone test the wind speed or the direction of the wind before shooting.

In addition, even if he used his hands to test the wind speed, he still wouldn't be able to see it.

"Of course there are effects. Not only the wind speed, but also the direction of the wind, even breathing and heartbeat have effects." Only then did Tang Kexin shift her gaze toward him. Her expression was extremely serious.

When everyone heard her words and saw her expression, they were filled with shock. It sounded as if she understood a lot.

However, most of the people present had never shot an arrow before, so they didn't really understand. So they didn't know if what she said was right or wrong.

Many of the people who had learned how to shoot rarely paid attention to these things. After all, the bow and arrow had a little bit of weight, so the wind speed didn't have much of an impact on them. Thus, they didn't pay too much attention to these problems.

Of course, if Gu Xiuran's aim was so accurate and not the slightest bit off, he would definitely calculate all of this to the extreme.

"General Gu, am I right?" Tang Ke looked at Gu Xiuran and asked. This man's archery skills were truly worthy of her admiration.

"Right." Gu Xiuran's eyes lightly flashed. Although his face didn't reveal too much of a difference, his heart was clearly more shocked.

He definitely did not think that a woman like Tang Kexin would actually understand this? In fact, most people only shot their arrows when they were aiming, so they didn't care about that at all.

He thought he was the only one who could calculate those things, and he had never told anyone else about them, because no one would believe or understand what he said.

"But … you're so strong, you even know this." After hearing that Gu Xiuran agreed with Tang Kexin's words, Ye Wu Chen's gaze towards Tang Kexin was filled with adoration without a shred of doubt.

Everyone looked at Tang Ke Xin, their faces filled with shock. They never thought that a woman like her would actually understand such things.

The complacency on Feng Qingyan's face had completely disappeared and was replaced with nervousness. Could it be that even Tang Kexin understood how to shoot arrows?

If Tang Kexin also knew how to shoot, wouldn't that surpass her?

At this moment, the Third Prince's face was so gloomy that it seemed like rain was about to fall. This woman seemed to have a very good impression of Gu Xiuran.

He actually spoke to Gu Xiuran in front of him like that?

"How can I move these arrows?" However, under the gaze of the crowd, Tang Kexin pulled back her bow and arrow as if she didn't want to move.

The crowd almost fell on the spot. She had explained it so clearly just now, but she didn't know how to shoot arrows?

Feng Qingyan's lips drew back into a mocking sneer. Originally, Tang Kexin was only putting on an act, but in reality, she did not understand at all.

"How about, this King teach you a bit?" The corner of Ye Lan Chen's mouth twitched as he looked at Tang Ke Xin. For a moment, he wasn't sure if she would or would not know.

"There's no need for that. Miss Feng must think that it's unfair. I'll figure it out myself." Tang Kexin raised her bow once again and gestured with it. Her body even turned a few times, as if she was adjusting to a suitable position.

Seeing her in such a state, the crowd hurriedly retreated in fright. They all stepped aside, afraid that she would accidentally shoot them in the face.

"En, right, move aside. I might accidentally shoot you guys." Tang Kexin saw that everyone else was still nodding their heads in agreement, and her expression became even more serious.

The lips of the surrounding people twitched as they moved out of the way.

"Those behind me, those on the left and on the right, stay away from me. I can't guarantee where this arrow will go." Tang Kexin's eyes quickly turned as she looked at the people around her, before speaking again.

Once she said this, everyone quickly retreated, and almost everyone retreated to a great distance behind her.

However, the majority of those who retreated were women and a few civil servants.

Even Wu Chen did not retreat, so did Gu Xiuran.

The Emperor, the Third Prince, the Crown Prince, and Ye Lanchen did not retreat.

The Prime Minister did not retreat.

Even the empress didn't retreat.

Tang Ke saw the empress standing by her side. His eyes flashed and his lips curled up into a faint smile. It had to be said that the empress had treated her very well.

At that moment, Tang Kexin suddenly pulled the bow open. Without much hesitation, her hands loosened and the arrow flew out of the bow.