After giving her contraceptives, she went mad, criticizing the prince for turning white-haired overn

Shen Ning rode her horse into the training ground.

Then you can see a dozen or so bamboo woven balls hanging from an iron frame not far away with hemp rope.

A cold wind swept across the empty schoolyard, causing the balls to collide with each other and make a 'thump-thump' sound.

Whispers could be heard coming from the men's and women's seats.

It's obvious to everyone that this match is extremely difficult.

Not only must you shoot accurately and quickly, but you must also be able to catch the fleeting trajectory amidst the swaying motion.

Even the highly skilled archers, Prince Chen and Su Mingfeng, might not be able to hit the target with every arrow.

Shen Ning reined in her horse, her gaze sweeping over the swaying bamboo woven balls.

It was indeed quite difficult, but she didn't want to give up.

She is the daughter of the Shen family, and her father is a great general who protects the country. If she really can't even shoot a single ball, she will become a laughing stock.

Just then, the sound of horses neighing came from behind.

Shen Ning turned around and saw Su Mingfeng, dressed in red, galloping over on horseback.

He sat upright on the horse, his back straight, and suddenly drew his bow, the bowstring taut like a full moon.

Those peach blossom eyes held a firmness rarely seen at that age.

He suddenly let go.

With a "whoosh!" sound.

The long arrow, swift as lightning, shot straight towards the spheres in front.

The arrow struck one of the spheres precisely.

A gasp of surprise immediately erupted from the audience.

Many of the ladies in the female seating area were captivated by Su Mingfeng and quickly lowered their heads in embarrassment.

With a smile in his eyes, Su Mingfeng rode his horse to Shen Ning.

"Second Miss Shen".

"This ball is for you, young master."

"Thank you, Young Master," Shen Ning said calmly.

"However, I want to try it myself."

As she spoke, she looked up and gazed straight ahead.

"I also love that priceless pearl."

After Shen Ning finished speaking, she held her breath and stared intently at the bamboo ball floating in front of her.

Just then, another whooshing sound came from behind.

Prince Xiao Ce, the heir apparent of the Prince of Huainan, and Prince Chen released their arrows almost simultaneously, and both balls fell to the ground.

Currently, only Shen Ning has yet to score a goal.

The murmurs from the audience gradually grew louder.

"Miss Shen, do you actually know how to shoot an arrow?"

"She is General Shen's daughter. If she can't even hit the target with an arrow, she'll become a laughingstock."

"General Shen has a distinguished military record, yet his daughter is raised to be so delicate; she doesn't seem like the daughter of a military family at all."

"Compared to that painting of hers just now, she really doesn't look like the same person..."

The ladies' chatter also reached Madam Yu's ears.

Yu looked at the girl on the training ground and sneered.

"I thought her glory days would last a long time."

"It seems that the position of county princess may not be hers today."

Yu Jingshu, who was standing beside her, asked in a low voice, "Aunt, it seems that my cousin is quite favored by those young masters."

"Does Aunt know who those young gentlemen are?"

Yu's lips curled slightly as she looked at the young people on the field.

"The one in the sapphire blue robe is Xiao Ce, the heir of the Prince of Huainan, who is already engaged to you and your sister Wan."

"The one in red is Su Mingfeng, the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an's mansion, and they are not yet engaged."

"The one with the coldest expression is His Majesty's fourth prince, Prince Chen."

Yu Jingshu watched silently, finally fixing her gaze on Prince Chen.

"King Chen..."

Madam Yu chuckled lightly: "What does Jing Shu think of the Crown Prince of Huainan?"

Yu Jingshu blushed slightly and said softly, "Of the three, the young master is the most handsome."

"Young Master Su is unruly and unrestrained, yet also handsome."

"His Highness Prince Chen is also strikingly handsome... In terms of merit, each has his own unique charm."

"What if you were to choose a husband?" Madam Yu asked with a smile, sizing her up.

Yu Jingshu blushed instantly and scolded, "Aunt!"

"Jing Shu doesn't want to get married yet. Jing Shu wants to fulfill her filial duties to her mother and aunt."

"You will eventually get married," Madam Yu said with a smile.

Yu Jingshu's cheeks flushed slightly as she looked around.

"Why hasn't my older cousin come back yet?"

Madam Yu: "Her?"

"I'm off to take care of some business."

"Is it serious business?"

"Naturally, it's about your second cousin, Shen Ning's, marriage."

Yu Jingshu seemed to understand, but didn't ask any further questions.

I've caused trouble today, and I don't know if I'll be punished by my father when I get home.

On the training ground, Shen Ning sat upright on horseback, her expression extremely calm.

His gaze fell on the swaying bamboo ball in front of him.

She slowly raised her hand and drew three arrows from the quiver behind her.

"Three?" Su Mingfeng raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Shen Ning, you're not planning to launch a three-pronged attack, are you?"

Shen Ning tilted her head slightly, her eyes slightly upturned.

"Young Marquis, now that I'm here, I should give it a try."

After speaking, she steadily nocked three arrows onto the bowstring and pulled it taut with a sudden burst of strength.

Images of Xie Linyuan teaching her archery in her past life flashed through her mind.

At that time, she practiced archery day after day.

She pestered him to teach her how to shoot arrows.

He hoped that one day he could kill him with his own hands.

But at that time, he didn't know what she was thinking.

Shen Ning focused her mind and became completely absorbed, no longer caring whether Xie Linyuan was present or not.

Images of her father's death in her past life, as well as the tragic deaths of her two older brothers and sister, flashed through her mind.

He clenched his teeth, then suddenly released his grip.

"call out!"

Three arrows were released from the bow, piercing the air with a clear, resounding sound, shooting straight towards the three balls.

The air seemed to freeze.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the three arrows.

The two arrows moved swiftly like snakes, striking down the two bamboo balls with devastating force.

The third arrow went astray, its trajectory unknown.

"Shen Ning, you scored two goals!" Su Mingfeng couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"He's an expert archer, hitting the bullseye from a hundred paces away..."

"I originally thought you were just a delicate girl, but I never expected your archery skills to be so superb."

"Who taught you your archery skills?"

Shen Ning's heart skipped a beat, and her entire nervous system tensed up.

Could Xie Linyuan have figured something out?

This is Xie Linyuan's usual archery technique, which few people know.

Prince Chen noticed something amiss.

"How...how could you...?"

How could she know Xie Linyuan's unique archery technique?

The audience erupted in uproar, a cacophony of voices, exclamations, and applause.

Everyone's faces were filled with admiration.

Only Shen Yan, sitting in the men's section, had his brows furrowed tightly.

"How could my sister possess the prince's archery skills... Could it just be a coincidence?"

From his high position, Xie Linyuan, dressed in black, fixed his gaze on the girl in the arena, his eyes gradually darkening.

On the calibration table.

Shen Ning slowly exhaled and looked straight ahead.

"Ten balls left."

"Today, let each of us rely on our own abilities to compete for the Eastern Pearl."

As she spoke, she drew her arrow again.

This time, however, he only took one arrow.

Su Mingfeng laughed and said, "I can give you all my target counts."

Shen Ning: "Thank you, young marquis, but no need."

The four men sat upright on horseback, holding longbows and shooting arrows at the opposite side.

Before long, all the bamboo balls on the wooden frame were shot down.

Shen Ning pulled on the reins, turned the horse around, and headed out of the training ground.

After leaving the training ground, she nimbly dismounted.

After the competition ended, a palace maid brought out the pearls.

Scholar Gao also presented the final results to Emperor Wuzong.

Emperor Wuzong looked at the four people kneeling on the ground.

"I never expected that the number of targets hit by the second daughter of the Shen family would be the same as that of Prince Chen and Prince Su."

"The heir of the Prince of Huainan is slightly inferior."

"But there's only one pearl... so who should get it from the three of you?"

Prince Chen raised his eyes and said calmly, "Father, I am willing to give the Eastern Pearl to Miss Shen."

He paused briefly before continuing.

"However, I have another matter to ask for Your Majesty's permission."

The voice has not fallen,

Su Mingfeng, standing to the side, was not to be outdone.

He smiled and addressed Emperor Wuzong.

"This pearl is a perfect match for Miss Shen, and I am willing to give it to her."

"However, I also have a request for Your Majesty's permission."

"You have something to ask too?" Emperor Wuzong asked with a smile.

Seeing Su Mingfeng's unruly demeanor, she felt a sense of joy.

Su Mingfeng's personality is just like that woman's.

But she doesn't resemble him at all.

"What is it, Prince Su? Why don't you tell me?"

Su Mingfeng glanced at Shen Ning beside him, his eyes crinkling with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I, Su Mingfeng, humbly request that Your Majesty issue a decree to grant me marriage to Miss Shen."

Shen Ning felt lost and somewhat at a loss.

Then they heard Prince Chen say urgently, "Father..."

"What I just wished to ask for was to marry Miss Shen as my princess consort. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission!"