Duoduo bent down and took the bow and arrows. Thank you!
No need to thank me. Just don't cry when you lose later! Xiao Yunchuan seemed to console Duoduo with fake kindness.
Duoduo smiled at him and patted the jujube-red horse's neck.
The red horse kicked up its hind hooves, sending a cloud of dust right into Xiao Yunchuan's face.
Cough, cough, cough! Xiao Yunchuan coughed so hard that tears almost came to his eyes.
Hahaha! Everyone was amused and laughed out loud.
This red horse had exacted a bit of revenge on their behalf.
How satisfying!
Duoduo rode the horse, galloping toward the straw targets.
She knew that because she was small, her strength definitely wouldn't be enough.
Therefore, she leaned low over the horse's back, in no rush to make her move.
The people on the sidelines tensely followed the red horse's movements with their eyes.
One hundred meters, eighty meters, seventy meters...
Visibly, the distance to the straw target was getting closer and closer.
Duoduo clamped her legs around the horse's belly and picked up the bow and arrows resting on the horse's back.
Seeing Duoduo's actions, the Emperor couldn't help but stand up and take a few steps forward, trying to get a clearer view.
The others all held their breath.
Although, in their hearts, none of them believed that four-year-old Duoduo would actually hit the target.
However, they still held onto a sliver of hope.
What if a miracle happened?
Or perhaps, they were projecting their imagined selves onto Duoduo.
Hoping that Duoduo would be agile and brave, defeating the arrogant Xiao Yunchuan in one fell swoop.
Xiao Yunchuan was also extremely nervous.
His hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
Miss! Miss!...
He prayed silently in his heart.
If Duoduo hit even a single arrow, it would be very difficult for him to step down from this awkward situation today.
On the field, Duoduo had already begun to draw her bow.
Her movements were sharp and clean. Draw the bow, shoot the arrow!
Draw the bow again, shoot!
Three arrows, Duoduo fired them all in one smooth, continuous motion!
Regardless of whether she hit the target or not, this imposing manner alone was already very impressive.
Excellent!
The Emperor was the first to shout his praise!
The other students were still somewhat confused, completely in the dark.
What happened? Did she hit it?
The soldier watching the targets raised a red flag.
All hits? All hits! Xiao Yunshi was stunned.
Huh? All hit the bullseye? Or just all hit the target? someone questioned.
Did you forget? The instructor said that a red flag means all hit the bullseye! someone immediately explained.
What? Did I hear that right? All hits? Changle? someone scratched their ear.
Yeah! How old is Changle?
Xiao Yunchuan only hit one arrow! Changle actually hit them all? Could there be some inside job?
A classmate who was on good terms with Xiao Yunchuan immediately questioned Duoduo.
What nonsense are you spouting? The Emperor is right here, who would dare to cheat?
Besides, are you blind! Changle shot those arrows right under our noses!
If you have time to talk nonsense here, why don't you go up and try it yourself?
Hearing this, Xiao Yunshi immediately retorted angrily.
Xiao Yunchuan's gaze fell on the straw target in the middle of the field, remaining motionless for a long time.
He saw it very clearly; all three arrows were on the red bullseye.
Although two of the arrows were on the edge of the bullseye.
But to hit the bullseye, and to do so from the back of a galloping horse, was incredibly difficult.
For a brief moment, Xiao Yunchuan also had the thought that perhaps someone was helping in secret.
But what Xiao Yunshi said was right.
Imperial Grandfather was still here!
If someone had truly helped, Imperial Grandfather's hidden guards would have discovered it long ago.
Unless it was Imperial Grandfather who ordered someone to help...
Xiao Yunchuan withdrew his gaze and looked toward the Emperor.
The Emperor was stroking his chin, watching Duoduo ride back with immense imperial pleasure.
Duoduo hugged the red horse's neck as she rode back.
The instructor hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed the red horse's reins, bringing it to a halt.
The expression the instructor wore as he looked at Duoduo was extremely conflicted and surprised.
He hadn't expected that this youngest student would be so incredible at horseback archery!
She looked like a soft and squishy little dumpling, but the moment she made her move, she instantly crushed all the other students.
Duoduo dismounted and happened to see Xiao Yunchuan.
She flashed a sweet smile at Xiao Yunchuan.
You lost, don't cry now!
Hahaha!
The other students all started laughing.
Some even laughed so exaggeratedly that they were bending back and forth.
Xiao Yunshi suddenly felt that Duoduo was quite to his liking.
He scooped Duoduo up in his arms, giving her a start.
Just as she was about to strike back, she suddenly found herself tossed into mid-air.
Don't be afraid, we'll catch you!
The other classmates all ran over and caught the falling Duoduo.
Then, Duoduo was tossed into the air again.
Changle! Changle! Changle!
Everyone shouted as they tossed her.
Duoduo was very tense at first, but later, she relaxed her body and enjoyed the feeling of flying.
Ahem! The instructor coughed twice, reminding everyone that the Emperor was still present.
Xiao Yunshi caught Duoduo and set her down on the ground.
Changle, can you teach me how to hit the bullseye? Xiao Yunshi asked with an open and honest expression.
Yeah! Changle, teach me too!
Yeah, Changle, I want to learn how to ride a horse!
...
Everyone surrounded Duoduo, talking over each other, arguing until their faces turned red.
Duoduo's face flushed.
She gave everyone a well-behaved smile.
You should learn from the instructor. It's all because the instructor taught me well!
Duoduo pushed the credit onto the instructor.
The instructor standing to the side, whose mood had been quite complicated, suddenly felt as refreshed and comfortable as if he had eaten a bowl of shaved ice in the middle of the dog days of summer.
That's right, you bratty boys, not a single one of you remembered the essentials I taught!
Princess Changle remembered them, which is why she did so well!
Alright, there's still a bit of time left. Everyone line up and practice!
Everyone wanted to retort, but seeing the instructor shooting them a look, they obediently went to line up.
Xiao Yunchuan looked at Duoduo with gloomy eyes. I will surpass you!
Duoduo nodded with a smiling face.
Okay!
Xiao Yunchuan froze. That's it?
Logically, shouldn't Duoduo have replied with something more domineering?
Duoduo tilted her little head. Her adorable appearance looked exactly like Xiao Yunchuan's baby sister who was still nursing.
What else?
Duoduo seemed to remember something, and she nodded at Xiao Yunchuan.
Next time you lose, you can't cry either!
Xiao Yunchuan's face instantly turned ugly.
I'm a manly man, I won't cry!
Oh! Then I'm a womanly woman, and I won't cry either!
Xiao Yunchuan walked away in a huff, and Duoduo mischievously stuck out her tongue.
The Emperor walked over and patted Duoduo's shoulder.
Not bad!
Like father, like daughter!
Your father's horseback archery classes back in the day were just as impressive!
Duoduo's eyes sparkled brilliantly.
Imperial Grandfather, Changle's early education was done by my father!
Father said that his early education was done by you, Imperial Grandfather.
Does this count as the student surpassing the master?
The Emperor paused for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.
Well said, the student surpassing the master indeed!
