Rebirth of the Splendid Phoenix

Chapter 41
"Thank you for painting!"

Princess Yong'an's face flushed red by Xie Jinhua's disrespectful words, and she shouted the other party's name. The next moment, the bow and arrow in Princess Yong'an's hand opened into a semicircle again.

"Princess!"

"Princess calm down!"

The sharp arrow was facing Xie Jinhua's face, just like before. Those who were watching the fun around Princess Yong'an were startled by her action and opened their mouths to persuade.

It can be said that he didn't see and didn't pay attention to that arrow just now, but now there is no room for excuse for this arrow.

If Princess Yong'an really killed Xie Jinhua under the eyes of everyone, she might be fine as a princess, but those who watched them might be implicated.

The royal family has always had extraordinary privileges.

Princess Yong'an held the bow and arrow very steadily, her lips curled up slightly, and she turned a deaf ear to the words of persuasion from the people around her. She just wanted to see Xie Jinhua begging for mercy or looking scared.

Qin Zheng's hand clenched even tighter, and he took a step sideways to block Xie Jinhua's body again. The girl gently pushed his shoulders from behind, and the boy couldn't move.

"I can handle it myself."

Xie Jinhua's voice was so low that only Qin Zheng could hear it.

Seeing that Qin Zheng stopped moving, Xie Jinhua turned around and asked the guard behind him, "Bring me my bow and arrow."

Her appearance was very calm and calm, not at all like being pointed at by Princess Yong'an's sharp arrow.

The guards behind were already shocked by this series of developments. They were ordered to protect Xie Jinhua, but Princess Yong'an was a royal princess. When Xie Jinhua and Princess Yong'an had a conflict, these people dared not take a step forward. .

Hearing Xie Jinhua's order first, he didn't react for a while.

"Guard Qian, fetch my bow and arrow!"

Xie Jinhua raised his eyebrows and yelled, the bodyguard who was shouted was shocked, he came back to his senses, and took Xie Jinhua's bow and arrow within a short time.

Princess Yong'an's hand holding the bow and arrow was a little numb and trembling. She looked at Xie Jinhua who took the bow and arrow and carefully adjusted the bowstring, biting her voice and saying: "Xie Jinhua, don't think that I dare not shoot you!" !"

The moment Princess Yong'an finished speaking, Xie Jinhua suddenly raised his hands and opened his bowstring. The sharp arrow pointed at the face of Princess Yong'an on the horse.

There was a chill in the eyes of the two of them separated by a distance of more than ten steps.

"His Royal Highness wants to compete with the minister's daughter, and the little girl will accompany you to the end!"

If you dare to shoot me, I will dare to shoot you too!

Xie Jinhua's eyes were so cold and fearless, but the corners of her lips were still twitching into a smile, a smile that was so easy to see.

Like a Rakshasa.

At that moment, seeing her fully pulling the bowstring and the arrow ready to go, no one doubted that she was telling a lie.

Xie Jinhua has never been a shy person.

Princess Yong'an doesn't care about pointing arrows at other people's faces, nor does she care about casualties caused by her own sharp arrows "unintentionally", but she cares about her own life. No one has ever pointed an arrow at her like Xie Jinhua, I have never experienced the feeling of being pointed at the door by that sharp edge.

Princess Yong'an's hands trembled even more uncontrollably, and cold sweat dripped from her forehead.

Even the princess whose biological mother was not of high birth and unfavored was also a princess of golden branches and jade leaves, and she was not so close to death.

"Xie Jinhua, you, you dare not."

Princess Yong'an's words were a bit harsh.

Xie Jinhua's reputation in the capital was domineering and unafraid of threats. Now, no one can guarantee whether she will really shoot that arrow.

"Second Miss, that is Her Royal Highness the Princess, will you bring trouble for the Shangshu Mansion by doing this."

Unexpectedly, Xie Jinhua had such a way to deal with it. The guard behind her who dared not make a sound showed anxiety on his face, and stepped forward to stop Xie Jinhua.

On Princess Yong'an's side, the guards who had been driven away by her to go hunting also rushed over after hearing the news, and they all stopped in front of Princess Yong'an, blocking the sharpness of the two.

Princess Yong'an couldn't see Xie Jin's painting, nor could she see the arrow feather drawn by Xie Jin aimed at her face, she couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

The bow and arrow in his hand fell to the ground, his hands trembled constantly, and the sweat on his forehead dripped from the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

Never knew that Xie Jinhua was such an impulsive, somewhat crazy woman.

How dare she make that threatening gesture to the royal princess.

Some of the young ladies beside Princess Yong'an were uncontrollably weak and almost fell down.

Quite a few of them couldn't help staying away from Princess Yong'an.

Although the princess needs to be treated well, but Princess Yong'an is so good at making troubles, it is not very worthy of friendship.

Looking at the tightly besieged Princess Yong'an, Xie Jinhua sneered, the bow in his hand suddenly rose upwards, and with a whoosh sound, the arrow that was ready to go flew out. Under everyone's surprised eyes, A bird that happened to fly in the sky was pierced by the long arrow, and fell to the ground with a whine.

"Just kidding with the princess."

Xie Jinhua smiled at those who were staring at him in astonishment.

The ground twitched slightly, the bird corpse that was passing through, and the blood-stained arrow made this sentence very lacking in credibility.

At this moment, many young masters who were interested in Xie Jinhua felt inexplicably cold and withdrew their excessive gaze.

Although a beauty is beautiful, not everyone can control such a powerful beauty.

Some people backed down because of Xie Jinhua's behavior, while some people felt hot in their hearts because of her words and deeds.

Qin Zheng's eyes were burning strangely, his fingers kept rubbing the broken arrow in his palm, and his pulse speeded up.

Xie Jinhua at that moment was the focus of everyone in the audience, no one was more dazzling than her.

"Xie Jinhua, hello, since you want to compare arrows with me, then let's compete seriously!"

Princess Yong'an violently pushed away the guards in front of her, looked at Xie Jinhua with a livid face, and paused every word. This time, she did not point at Xie Jinhua again with a bow and arrow.

"We can shoot more accurately than anyone else."

She took a new bow handed over by the guard beside her: "If anyone loses, then he will promise to win one thing today!"

Without waiting for Xie Jinhua to say whether he agrees or not, the people around Princess Yong'an have already started to set up the competition venue.

Ten steps, twenty steps, thirty steps, until fifty steps away, there are copper coins hanging on the branches.

"Whoever can pass the bow and arrow through the square hole of the copper coin will be considered a success. Of course, ten steps are worth one point, twenty steps are worth two points, and fifty steps are worth five points. Each person has five arrows. Xie Jinhua, you How dare you compete with me!"

Princess Yong'an looked at Xie Jinhua, her eyes were full of provocation.

She often practiced like this in the palace. Although Xie Jinhua shot the bird to death with an arrow just now, she was shocked, but she didn't believe that she would lose to Xie Jinhua in the event she had practiced for a long time.

Xie Jinhua looked at the copper plate swaying gently in the wind, the square hole was so small, it was not easy for most girls to hit it with ten steps, let alone fifty steps.

She smiled slightly, weighed the bow and arrow in her palm, and paused every word: "Why don't you dare!"

There was no trace of fear in his eyes, only awe-inspiring sass.

It wasn't all smooth sailing for her to follow King Qi, and she had really experienced it in the chaotic army on the battlefield when the succession was the most chaotic. Maybe she was only proficient in fists, feet and swordsmen, but she was the skill of riding and shooting.

Not to mention Princess Yong'an, even most men, Xie Jinhua can win with a single word.

"Okay, Second Miss Xie is very happy. Everyone backs off. Today, this princess will let some people know what it means to be tall and thick!"

There was a trace of pride and cruelty in Princess Yong'an's eyes, she had already thought about what she would do with Xie Jin later.

Looking at Xie Jinhua's extraordinarily delicate and charming face, his eyes were full of malice.

The guards of Shangshu Mansion and Baihe Baixiang couldn't help worrying, they wanted to persuade Xie Jinhua but they didn't dare to persuade Xie Jinhua under her eyes.

It's just that in today's competition with Princess Yong'an, no matter the outcome, Xie Jinhua will not be able to please.

If she loses, she will be ridiculed and insulted by Princess Yong'an, but if she wins, she will greatly offend her.

If Xie Jinhua wants to prevent Xie Jinhua from accepting the challenge, whoever dares to say this, Princess Yong'an is aggressive, and if she refuses to challenge, everyone will immediately laugh at her.

In a dilemma, Lily couldn't help but wink at Qin Zheng.

When Xie Jinhua walked past him, Qin Zheng glanced at her profile, but didn't make a sound.

He will not persuade the other party to bow to Princess Yong'an.

Xie Jinhua should be so proud and never bow his head for anyone.

"My sister will definitely win, I believe in you."

Qin Zheng's voice was very low, but Xie Jinhua could hear it clearly, and couldn't help it, a much softer smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

Compared with the coldness just now, there is more warmth, which makes the eyes of those who meet by chance flash with surprise.

Qin Zheng dropped the broken arrow in his palm, and the wooden arrow shaft broke into several pieces on the ground, no one noticed.

Not to mention that no one noticed that he had clasped several silver needles in his left hand.

He believes that Xie Jinhua will win, and if Xie Jinhua loses, then he doesn't mind helping Princess Yong'an lose.

It's just obvious that Qin Zheng's extra preparation is useless.

Princess Yong'an insisted on shooting first: "If Second Miss Xie, your five arrows will not be as good as mine, but it saves time and you can admit defeat in advance."

The first arrow, perhaps for the sake of safety, but also for familiarity, she aimed at the square hole of twenty paces.

The long arrow passed through smoothly, and there was a burst of applause.

Princess Yong'an gave Xie Jin a smug smile: "Come again!"

After receiving the arrow handed by the person behind her, she aimed at the hole of thirty paces with the second arrow, and it also passed through.

For the third arrow, she aimed at the hole of fifty paces, but she was a little nervous. She aimed for a long time before she let go of the bowstring.

With a whoosh, the long arrow collided with the copper coin, and then fell. This time, it shot empty.

Princess Yong'an gritted her teeth, she was so angry that she almost threw the bow in her hand.

The fourth arrow was aimed at the forty-step hole, perhaps because the previous one failed, but this time, it barely touched the square hole, but it also fell ahead of time.

Princess Yong'an turned her head and glanced at Xie Jinhua. The last arrow was aimed at thirty steps, and the long arrow passed through, but there was no excitement at all.

A total of five arrows, three hits and two misses, and the three hits were one arrow at [-] steps and two arrows at [-] steps, which was not enough for Princess Yongan who was looking forward to hitting Xie Jinhua severely.

Princess Yong'an looked at the copper coins with resentment, and she was riding on the horse, unwilling to move for a long time.

"Your Highness, it's my turn."

There was a smile in Xie Jinhua's voice, like a sneer.

Princess Yong'an froze: "Xie Jinhua, don't think you are sure to win!"

Princess Yong'an glared at Xie Jinhua, lifted the reins of the horse, and walked towards the periphery, lowering her voice to the guards who came forward to protect her: "Don't let her shoot!"

It is impossible for her to let Xie Jinhua lose face again.

Princess Yong'an planned well, but the exclamation and cheers that suddenly sounded behind her gave her a bad premonition, and she couldn't help but look back, Xie Jinhua was just dropping the bow in her hand.

With a bright smile on his face: "His Royal Highness, I have accepted it."

The voice of the servant who was guarding the copper coin trembled a little: "Second Miss Xie Jia, all five arrows have been hit."

"All five arrows hit, all ten steps."

Princess Yong'an's voice broke, because the five arrows were scattered fifty paces away from the copper coins.

The cheers on the field were even louder.

I didn't see clearly just now, after the slave reported his grades, he looked at Xie Jinhua with admiration.

"Xie Jinhua, I don't admit that I lost to you. Shooting dead objects is nothing. Let's do it again. This time, shoot living objects!"

Princess Yong'an's voice was so sharp that it even overwhelmed the cheers and exclamations for Xie Jin's painting.

"Okay, whatever animal you want to shoot, I'll accompany you at any time."

Xie Jinhua wiped the bow in his hand, with disdain on the corner of his lips.

"Shoot him, how!"

Princess Yong'an pointed her finger at Qin Zheng who was standing on the sidelines.

His eyes were full of viciousness.

Xie Jinhua clenched his hands tightly, and looked at Princess Yong'an coldly, as if looking at a dead person.

Deceiving too much!

(End of this chapter)