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Chapter 389: Lu Xinyiao's Archery
Chapter 389: Lu Xinyiao's Archery
By the time His Majesty arrived, Suisui and the others had given up on roasting potatoes and had returned to fishing.
There were simply too many fish in the pond, making the activity less enjoyable and satisfying.
The children quickly grew bored, and the servants had to release the fish back into the water.
There were just too many, and they couldn't possibly eat them all!
After a while, Suisui and her cousins grew tired of fishing. Feng Xuanrui suggested they go out and play, but Feng Xuancai, ever the cautious one, was reluctant to leave, fearing for their safety.
Feng Xuanrui felt that his third brother was being overly worried. "We know the people in the nearby hamlets. What's there to be afraid of? Let's go!"
Feng Xuancai couldn't argue with him and decided to seek permission from their mother, only to be startled by the presence of the Emperor. He was so intimidated that he didn't dare lift his head.
At that moment, the Emperor had more pressing matters on his mind—the issue of the three-acre land and three stones of potatoes.
With the Emperor's arrival, the officials had no choice but to get to work.
In the Emperor's presence, they couldn't possibly slack off or feign busyness.
Suisui and her cousins wanted to go out and play, and while Prince Qi was hesitant and worried, he eventually relented, knowing that it would be unfair to restrict the children.
Moreover, with the Emperor around, the kids wouldn't be able to relax anyway. So, he allowed them to go out, but only under the watchful eyes of their servants and bodyguards, ensuring their safety.
Even playing in the nearby area was considered unsafe.
After receiving permission, Feng Xuancai finally ventured out with his younger brothers in tow.
They didn't go far, merely strolling through the nearby hamlets.
However, the owners of the nearby homes didn't come out to greet them. The servants and managers of the households were the only ones present, and Feng Xuanrui and his cousins didn't bother to strike up conversations with them. They merely observed the commotion before moving on.
As they passed by the Lu family's hamlet, Suisui spotted the handsome young man she had met before.
He was practicing archery.
The young man wasn't particularly tall, but he stood with an air of calm and steadiness.
The bow in his hand was steady, and so was the arrow.
He took aim for a moment before releasing the arrow with a soft whoosh.
Bang!
The servants nearby erupted into cheers.
They seemed well-trained, as they quickly returned to their quiet state after the brief outburst of excitement.
Then, they watched as Lu Xinyiao shot another arrow.
Suisui was captivated by the display and couldn't help but stop to watch.
Feng Xuanrui was surprised to see Lu Xinyiao practicing archery.
He was somewhat acquainted with Lu Xinyiao—not too close, but not complete strangers either.
After all, there wasn't much common ground between a struggling student and a top scholar, so they didn't often interact.
Nonetheless, Lu Xinyiao was someone who didn't evoke antipathy.
Noticing Suisui's interest in archery, Feng Xuanrui decided to stay and keep her company.
Feng Xuanbin, on the other hand, was fidgety and not a fan of watching archery. But for his sister's sake, he endured it for the time being.
The others were fine, especially Ren Shuhan and her friends, who actually enjoyed witnessing such displays.
For farming convenience, the hamlets often lacked outer walls or had low ones.
So, as Suisui and her cousins watched from the sidelines, Lu Xinyiao was aware of their presence.
However, he remained focused and undisturbed, continuing to shoot his arrows.
Bang!
Another arrow found its mark, accompanied by the servants' cheers.
After witnessing Lu Xinyiao's prowess, Feng Xuanrui felt a twinge of jealousy. "He's good at both academics and martial arts?"
Feng Xuanbo pouted, sharing his brother's sentiment. "I hate people like him the most. Are they leaving anything for the rest of us?"
Hearing his brothers' complaints, Feng Xuancai couldn't help but smile wryly. "Little Five, you're quite skilled at archery yourself. No need to envy others."
At the mention of archery, Feng Xuanbo's expression brightened a little, and he wore a subtle look of smugness.
He glanced at Suisui, catching the admiration and awe in her eyes as she looked at her third brother, who had just received praise for his archery skills.
Suisui admired those who excelled in both academics and martial arts!
In that moment, Feng Xuanbo's vanity was immensely satisfied.
Lu Xinyiao soon released another arrow, the servants cheering once more.
Feng Xuanbin was curious and couldn't help but move closer to get a better view. He could clearly see that Lu Xinyiao's archery skills were impressive.
"He's good at both academics and martial arts?" Feng Xuanrui felt a twinge of jealousy.
"I hate people like him the most," Feng Xuanbo chimed in, sharing his brother's sentiment. "Are they leaving anything for the rest of us?"
Hearing their complaints, Feng Xuancai offered a wry smile. "Little Five, you're quite skilled at archery yourself. No need to envy others."
At the mention of archery, Feng Xuanbo's expression brightened, and he wore a subtle look of smugness. He caught the admiration and awe in Suisui's eyes as she looked at him, her third brother who had just received praise for his archery prowess.
Suisui admired those who excelled in both academics and martial arts! And in that moment, Feng Xuanbo's vanity was immensely satisfied.
(End of Chapter)
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