Vol 14 Chapter 7 (1/2)
Book 14 Chapter 07 – Exchanging Pointers On The Duelling Ground
Four young lads were riding handsoround frorounds, they picked up speed and strung an arrow to their bow at the same time It was a neat for for them Just as everyone expected theet boards, the four men actually flipped upside down and fire their arrohile they were positioned under the horses’ belly Zng! All the four arrows et board while one arrow nearly hit the bull’s eye While the arrows are still quivering on the target board, the four randstand, saluting Xiao Pan and Zhu Ji The crowd burst out into loud cheering and applause
Most of the croere seated on the slope between the asse down froher place, they actually enjoy a better view compared to those at the stands
After the four riders have left, everyone was still fascinated by their a a better show, the stage was unoccupied for the ti
Xiao Pan stood up frorandstand and threw four arron to the four riders
The four lee They leapt down the horse and picked up the arrows They proceeded up the grandstand to receive their rewards from Xiao Pan
Xiang Shaolong, his three wives, two hteen Guardians were seated on the slope and watching the activities fro to understand the i fair to the people of Qin
It is equivalent to the Olympic Games of the modern world
Every ambitious man will use these three days to showcase his talent so as to win ain the favour of the royal fa officials
The really capable ones will even win the affection of girls fro and Lu Dan’er They will stand to benefit in their love life and career paths
The annual hunting fair is a highlight of Qin But not everyone is eligible to participate Except for the royal fa officials, other participants h a selection by their various depart fair
A is the most boisterous She clapped and shouted nonstop at the performances
Xiang Shaolong was about to say so Yi when he noticed his brows furrowed Curious, he i Second Brother?”
Teng Yi composed hi – Lu Buwei has such a confident deht suh he is protected by first rate fighters, they are only nuxie, he is considered careless about his personal security”
Xiang Shaolong guessed: “I think he is sure that I cannot uards to attack him Moreover, the Crown Prince will protect him as the new Premier Mentor and he knew that ill not act hastily”
Teng Yi shook his head: “This is unlike Mo Ao’s usual methods From the start, they have always been one step ahead of us while we are struggling to defend ourselves from them In such a crucial juncture, it is less likely that they will be neglectful”
Xiang Shaolong agreed that his words an to think deeply too
Teng Yi stared at the grandstand opposite theaze to Prince Dan and Tian Dan beside therand occasion Why is Tian Dan’s favourite general Dan Chu absent?”
Xiang Shaolong gestured Wu Yan Zhu and Wu Shu to his side and instructed the about it Let’s spy on the on”
On his other side, Wu Tingfang elbowed hireat! Hubby! Look! It is Little Jun!”
Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi were rejuvenated and looked down to the asseround
Under Jing Jun’s leadershi+p, a few hundred cavalry soldiers rode out Half of them are froht hand and a shi+eld in their left hand Using only their legs to control their horses, they performed a variety of stunts and poses
Jing Jun is evencommand after co loud cheers and whistles from the crowd
The female warriors were squeezed on one side of the crowd and they acted as Jing Jun’s cheerleaders under the leadershi+p of Ying Ying and Lu Dan’er
On the grandstand, Lu Gong and the other ement and praise Once in a while, they will pass favourable comments
In these warring tiain their attention
Zhao Zhi happily cried: “Little Jun is really so!”
Suddenly, the soldiers split into two groups and carried out a mock attack on each other As the horses brush past each other, sounds of weapons clashi+ng can be heard After a few exciting demonstrations, everyone in the crowd has shouted until their voices were hoarse
After the final clash, both groups corandstand resolutely At the head of the group is Jing Jun armed with a shi+eld and a lance He first stood up on his saddle and executed a somersault over the horse’s head While inrapidly to protect his body while he pierced his lance several times at an invisible enemy When he finally landed, he kneeled down in a swift motion and paid his respects to Xiao Pan It was a fluid n of breathlessness from him
The crowd exploded into their biggest cheers and applause since the beginning of the night perfor could not hold back and cheered for Jing Jun too
Xiao Pan saw that he is Xiang Shaolong’s sworn brother and is highly-skilled at the sahted, he actually jumped up, withdrew his personal sword and threw it down to the ground
Jing Jun picked up his sword joyfully and howled another command The cavalry troops round while he hirandstand to claim his reward
Xiang Shaolong could see that the crowd is still high after Jing Jun’s perforested: “If Talented Lady Ji will perforuarantee that the croill cheer loudly for you”
Ji Yanran and Qin Qing looked at him at the sa at hi was aroused
Ji Yanran batted her eyes at him: “Yanran only needs Hubby’s love and not the crowd’s cheering”
Xiang Shaolong shi+fted his gaze to Qin Qing She shot hiround
After a few perfor Ying’s fee
TheyJun’s cavalry arirls have their fair share of horse riding and archery experiences Viewing their performance is also one of life’s pleasures
Auys are evenis even louder than the cheering for Jing Jun
A gong was sounded
Lu Gong stood up and paid his respects to Empress and Crown Prince He proceeded to announce the ht – the Sword Duel
As the crowd became serious, he solehts will be rewarded with ten taels of gold from the Crown Prince You may even win a promotion Gentlemen, shohat you are made of!”
Under thunderous applause, two men scrambled out
Lord Changping and several palace guards stepped forward and helped both iven a wooden sword
After the twoWithin three strokes, one of the men was hit by his opponent
A gong was sounded and Xu Xian the referee announced the winner
After ten over fights, only a young hts and he earned loud cheers from the crowd
Xiang Shaolong is trying to locate Guan Zhongxie a Yi, he checked: “Will Second Brother enter the fight later to test Guan Zhongxie’s skills?”
Teng Yi smiled: “Why not?”
Both round It is Lao Ai
There are not nized hi air and alert expression It was only until he announced his position and name did everyone realised that he is the Empress’s pet Inner Custodian Lao Ai
In this instant, another round Everyone is surprised at the challenger Apparently, it is the expert swordshters froxie
Teng Yi observed: “This will be spectacular Lu Buwei is purposely out to ruin his reputation and put him down”
Xiang Shaolong focused on the grandstand and noticed the concerned expressions of Xiao Pan, Zhu Ji, Lu Gong, Xu Xian, etc He was glad that Lu Buwei is now officially opposing Lao Ai If not for the body armour, Lu Buould have instructed Lu Chan to injure Lao Ai’s groin and destroy his usefulness to Zhu Ji