C313 Belles contest was bound to bear fruit (1/2)
Rong'er thought to himself: Looking at the expression on Dundub's face, I think that he is really injured. At least my senses tell me that this is a man who is friendly towards his daughter, and can only blame my daughter's heart which has already been promised to Woorgun. A loyal woman's heart cannot be changed so Dundub is destined to only be a passerby in Rong Xian's life.
Although it was said to be a martial arts competition, this matter was handled in an extremely low-key manner. After all, both parties were Mongol Belo and Rong Xian was a princess. The prestige of the imperial family still had to be taught, so not many people knew about it.
The fighting arena was located in an empty courtyard near the palace, and other than a few guards and palace people, only Xuan Ye, Rong'er and Rong Xian were present. There was a target placed in the center of the courtyard, and Woorgun and Dundub were going to ride their horses and shoot the target. There were three archers in the courtyard, and every time an arrow was shot, two of them would exchange blows for three rounds.
The attitudes of the people present were also different. Rong'er was worried, Rong Xian was anxious, but Xuan Ye was calm and smiling, he looked at Woorgun and Dundub, his face heavy, extremely serious. Although no one was watching the competition, the blood of the Mongolian men was strong, making them give it their all.
The first to go up on stage was Woorgun, he galloped forward steadily and released three arrows that hit the target's heart, Rong Xian shouted from the side, and Durn Dob also did not show any weakness, three arrows also hit the target's heart, in the first round both sides ended up in a tie.
However, Woorgun's performance was still as outstanding as ever. The three arrows all hit the target one by one, and Woorgun was temporarily in the lead.
By the third round, as long as Woorgun had hit three arrows, his victory would be guaranteed, and Rong'er and Rong Xian both believed in Woorgun's strength. The first two arrows had hit the target without any suspense, but the third arrow had missed its target, and hit the outside of the target.
Dundub had a solemn expression on his face once again. Dundub was a man who looked calm on the surface, but whether it was during banquets or daily events, Rong'er would smile when he saw him. It was Rong Xian who changed him, causing the smile on the corner of his mouth to disappear, and Rong'er bitterly thought, You really care, because you don't seem to be herself because you care too much about her.
Just as Rong'er was thinking about these, Dundub had already shot out two arrows, and these two arrows had hit the target, as long as the last arrow hit the target, he would be at a draw with Woorgun.
It was unknown if it was because he was too nervous, or because Dundub's final arrow was not strong enough, and it actually hit the target! When the arrow fell, Dundub was holding onto the horse's head, staring blankly at the arrow that fell to the ground.
Xuan Ye also did not speak, but in the courtyard, only Rong Xian's happy voice resounded, ”Woorgun has won!” mother, imperial father, Woorgun won! ”
Woorgun led his horse to Dundub, who slowly turned his head to look at Woorgun. ”Dundub is willing to admit defeat, congratulations! ”Treat the princess nicely!” He then rode to Xuan Ye, dismounted and knelt down: ”Your majesty, your subject has lost, your subject will take his leave!”
”Dundub, you …” Xuan Ye was also thinking about whether he should encourage her, or comfort her …
”Your majesty, Dundub isn't skilled enough, and he still needs to learn more. This subject will take his leave now!” Dundub once again requested that they leave.