The Grand Mounted Archery Competition officially began.
The event was scheduled for two days, starting with an enclosed hunt.
Participants galloped through the mountain forests, hunting birds of prey and wild beasts. The winner would be determined by the number of animals they hunted.
Different prey—such as rabbits, wild pheasants, falcons, deer, wild boars, and even large cats—were scored differently. However, the grand prize, worth the most points, was a specially marked beast to be released at a random time.
Unlike the men, the women faced fewer restrictions. They were free to form teams, as long as the group did not exceed ten people.
Mrs. Qiao gave her some instructions. "Don't rush to the front every time something happens, and don't even think about taking first place. I want you to come back in one piece, exactly as you left. Do you hear me?"
Ji Qingwu smiled and replied, "I know, Mom. I'm a grown woman. I'll be careful."
