18. Sympathy
Not only Chen Xiuwen discovered Gong's fault, but most of the people watching his actions knew about it.
It turns out that there is something wrong with this bow.
So, Chen Xiuwen even shot the target under such circumstances.
Everyone didn't know whether he was good at shooting skills or praised him for his good luck.
Duanmufu poked her father's back with his finger.
Duanmu Rongming glanced at his eldest daughter and said meaningfully: "Fu'er, even if others already understand, he doesn't say it himself and wants to insist on it. That's him stupid. What's the use of being anxious about him?"
Duanmu Fu slightly bulged his cheeks and frowned, unable to refute what her father said was wrong.
She looked at Chen Xiuwen, but just saw him turning his gaze over. She was delighted and thought to herself that the people she liked were not that stupid.
However, Chen Xiuwen's next actions surprised her a little.
He just looked at her father, but said nothing. He also glanced at her, and a kind smile appeared on his face. When he turned his head and looked around, he still had a faint smile, but suddenly a clear sense of arrogance appeared all over his body.
Chen Xiuwen stared at Luo Peng, then took another arrow and raised the bow in his hand.
Many people thought at the same time that he was too arrogant.
Luo Peng, Li Shu and others were laughing secretly. Now, even if Chen Er doesn't want to make a fool of himself, he will make a joke.
Yang Heming and Xie Yanqing were both thoughtful and continued to watch Chen Xiuwen's actions.
Chen Xiuwen did not rush to scatter the long arrow immediately, but recalled the feeling of shooting the first arrow just now. He looked at the target carefully, closed his eyes and quickly calculated the pulling force, direction, angle, etc.
Although his mind was swift, his face was calm and composed, which made people involuntarily believe that this person might really have a strong skill.
Sure enough, Chen Xiuwen shot out the remaining nine arrows one by one like flowing water, and finally shot the target. Although it seemed that they were not on the bull's eye, it was already very good to shoot such a result with a problematic bow.
When the eunuch sent the target to the emperor and ministers to examine it, everyone was even more surprised to find that Chen Xiuwen's ten arrows actually shot a word - "Zhong". What's even more amazing is that the spacing between each of his arrows was very equal, as if measuring a ruler.
What kind of eyesight and how good is this? Although it is not in the bull's eye, it is more difficult and surprising than in the bull's eye!
This Chen Xiuwen is also amazing! He just showed his strength in the music art exam, and almost overwhelmed Xie Yanqing, who had performed best in the shooting arts.
After seeing the target, the emperor couldn't help asking: "Chen Xiuwen, is there any problem with your bow?"
Chen Xiuwen looked at the bow in his hand, smiled, and said softly: "Report to the emperor, this bow has dropped a gasket, and the center is slightly inaccurate. I originally wanted to change to a backup bow, but I thought that if I were not in the examination room, but on the battlefield, there might be no backup replacement, and I might not have time to repair it. If that happens, would I give up shooting the enemy? The answer is yes, no. So, I chose to continue using this broken bow, wanting to test my abilities."
The emperor's eyes lit up and laughed: "I am really worthy of being the son of my Daning Shangzhu Kingdom. If you have such worries, you will definitely be like your father in the future and become a good man to defend your country! Your ability has been tested well, and I agree!"
Chen Xiuwen responded with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The emperor was happy and directly rewarded him with a new imperial bow.
Chen Xiuwen was very popular for a while, but he was very stable and restrained his previous arrogance, and invisibly gained a lot of favor.
Li Shu, who was behind him, was itchy at him and admired his ability.
With the end of the women's slingshot exam, the men's group took less than an hour to finish all the exams. Yang Heming, who was the finale, won the eight arrows and also got a first-class class.
In the end, there were six men including Xie Yanqing, the eldest prince, the second prince, Luo Peng, Chen Xiuwen, and Yang Heming. The two women were the eldest princess and Yu Yun. In addition, except for the second princess who left and abandoned the exam, the third princess only shot three bullets. They did not score, and the rest were all Class B.
It was already evening, and after dinner in Qingliang Hall, everyone started the third calligraphy exam directly. The emperor asked everyone to write a self-created work based on any scenery in Qingfen Garden, which was limited to one hour. During this period, everyone can move freely and just hand in the paper before the end.
Chen Xiuwen planned to find a quiet place to rest, but unexpectedly, a group of children from aristocratic families came to him to visit the garden for inspiration. Not only them, the second prince and the eldest prince also invited him.
Chen Xiuwen refused in his heart. No, if he didn't make an appointment, he wouldn't make an appointment.
After saying thank you in a relatively tactful way, Chen Xiuwen found an excuse to change his clothes and fled away.
Turning the summer heater that should have been relaxed and leisurely into a civil and military exam that is hard-working is what the only way that can be an emperor can do willfully.
Although he got two A-level grades, he didn't feel any joy or excitement. Thinking of him as a science student, he would rack his brains later and compile a poem, he felt a little hurt.
Chen Xiuwen came out of the toilet hall, but found that the eldest princess Duanmu Fu was waving to him on the bridge not far away. Her waved movement was not large, and she only swayed gently on her chest. She was also wearing an embroidered red gauze palace skirt, which made Chen Xiuwen feel like she saw a cute lucky cat.
"Chen Xiuwen, come quickly, come quickly." Duanmu Fu shouted sweetly when he saw him coming.
Chen Xiuwen walked a few steps with a smile.
"Big Princess, are you looking for me?" he asked with a smile.
Duanmu Fu blinked and nodded. She raised her hand to let the palace maids around her go away. She moved closer to Chen Xiuwen two more steps and said sweetly: "I'll return your stuff."
Chen Xiuwen looked at her in confusion and asked, "What's it?"
Duanmu Fu took out a piece of Qingjue from his sleeve, held the brocade rope and handed it to him, "Is this yours?"
Chen Xiuwen opened his mouth slightly in surprise, and he took it and said, "It's mine."
But then he said, "Your finger is injured? Is it important? Is there any medicine?"
Duanmu Fu's face shone with a happy light and he smiled and said, "It's good that it's yours. I'm fine, I just tried a little harder when I pulled the slingshot just now, and I've already applied the medicine."
Chen Xiuwen looked at her gently and said, "That's good, girls must take good care of themselves."
Duanmu Fu nodded quickly and said, "Well, I know."
Chen Xiuwen smiled, looked at the jade pendant, and asked, "Big Princess, where did you find it?"
Duanmu Fu raised his little face, looked at him with a pure look, and smiled and said, "I picked it up on the road just now."
"Did you pick it up?" He said in a little shock. Did Yu Qiao throw it away?
"Yes, I picked it up. As I walked, I saw it. I knew it was yours, so I came to give it back to you." The eldest princess said in a naive manner.
Chen Xiuwen held the jade pendant and looked a little confused for a moment. On the one hand, he felt that he should trust the eldest princess, but on the other hand, he felt that she had not told the truth or the whole truth.
Duanmu Fu looked at his expression, chuckled, and said, "Chen Xiuwen, what are you thinking? Is there anything strange?"
Chen Xiuwen thought for a while, looked at her with a smile and said, "It's nothing, I have to thank you, the eldest princess."
Duanmu Fu turned around and lay on the bridge, turned his head and smiled at him, "No need to thank you. Chen Xiuwen, I can't think of what to write. Do you have any suggestions?"
Chen Xiuwen also faced the bridge railing and spread his hands and said helplessly: "I really can't help this, and I haven't figured out what to write yet."
Duanmu Fu sighed and said, "Are we the same sympathy like this?"
Chen Xiuwen laughed and said, "It should be counted."
"So, what should I write?" Duanmu Fu held his chin and said sadly.
Chapter completed!