She drew her bow with a steady, precise hand. With a WHOOSH, the arrow was released.
The entire arena erupted in cheers.
The scorekeeper's voice boomed with excitement. "Ten rings! Princess Wei has hit ten rings!"
As expected of a lady from a great house, Princess Consort Wei had not tarnished Wei Ting's reputation. At the most critical moment, she delivered a flawless performance.
Wei Liru did this not just for her family's honor, but to prove her own abilities before the Emperor.
When Ji Qingwu heard the result, a flicker of emotion crossed her eyes.
'It wasn't because Princess Consort Wei had achieved a perfect score, but rather...'
She had once pestered Wei Ting at the Northern Border to teach her riding and archery, but he had always fobbed her off, citing his military duties. Over time, his "some other day" had stretched into an indefinite future.
'But then, Wei Ting had refused her many times. She was long used to it.'
