She Hadn't Even Drawn Her Bow, So How Could She Have Hit the Target?

Zhou Wanwan stood at the shooting range, holding a bow, and aimed at the bullseye.

This bow is indeed quite heavy. She drinks Lingbao's bathwater every day, so naturally she is stronger than the average girl.

But it's really not easy for a six-year-old to draw that bow.

Zhou Wanwan tried several times, but couldn't pull it open.

The noble ladies around them laughed, and Shangguan Wan'er was especially smug. "Why don't you just give up? Just admit defeat. It's normal that you're young and not strong enough."

Zhou Wanwan ignored her. A group of men took turns going up, nocking their bows and shooting arrows. The arrows flew through the air, and soon the number of targets was announced.

No one expected that Gu Sinian and Zhou Qingyan would be evenly matched.

This competition involves shooting three arrows, with each ring having a more tricky position and higher difficulty than the last.

Gu Sinian focused intently, drew his bow, and released the arrow steadily. The first arrow: a perfect ten! The second arrow: a perfect ten!

A roar of cheers erupted from the crowd.

To everyone's surprise, the last arrow missed by half an inch, while the third arrow hit the bullseye.

Total score: 29 rings.

Before everyone could even marvel, Zhou Qingyan followed closely behind, her movements swift and decisive.

First arrow, a perfect score!

Second arrow, nine rings!

Third arrow, nine rings!

The audience erupted in admiration once again; this was quite a good result.

It was Shangguan Wan'er's turn.

The bowstring was released, and the arrow flew out swiftly.

First arrow, a perfect score!

Second arrow, a bullseye!

Third arrow, nine rings!

She was actually evenly matched with Gu Sinian. Smiling, she looked at Gu Sinian and said, "It seems this time, the prize is either mine or yours."

Gu Sinian put down his bow, looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Wanwan, good luck!"

Shangguan Wan'er stomped her foot in anger. How dare Gu Sinian ignore her like that? She'd teach him a lesson during the tiebreaker later.

Zhou Wanwan nodded and shakily drew her bow.

The arrow flew out quickly, and the Old Scholar Tree stood not far away.

If it really came down to Zhou Wanwan, the arrow would definitely miss its target.

Just kidding, she's only six years old, but many of the roots of the Old Scholar Tree are very thin.

Some things were invisible to the naked eye, but the roots of the Old Scholar Tree wrapped around the arrow, hitting the bullseye perfectly.

Everyone gasped in surprise, and then all three arrows hit the bullseye.

Everyone was stunned. Shangguan Wan'er looked on incredulously. "Impossible! At such a distance, she hadn't even drawn her bow. How could she have hit the target?"

But who cares about all that?

Zhou Wanwan went to receive the award with great enthusiasm. Marchioness of Loyalty and Valor, looked at her and said, "The little miracle doctor is indeed extraordinary."

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said, "Madam Xie. It's very beautiful."

Marchioness of Loyalty and Valor smiled faintly and said, "This is my dowry, and I like it very much."

Zhou Wanwan asked Zheng Xing'an to put it away. The prefect looked at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"I don't know how you did it. You're really amazing. You're only six years old, yet you can pull a 30-pound bow and hit the bullseye."

How is that possible? I'm curious, how did you do that?

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Prefect, but this is a family heirloom skill, so naturally I can't tell you about it."

The prefect looked at her with disgust and said, "Get out, get out of here now."

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said, "No, I have to stay and participate in the final competition."

The prefect, furious, glared and said, "Zhou Wanwan, don't think you're invincible. You want everything, aren't you afraid of overindulging?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said:

"Don't worry, I have a good appetite. If I win, you'll be proud of yourself too."

For you, I will keep working hard.

Even the prefect was about to swear, and this guy didn't know what was good for him.

He came today to give other noble ladies and gentlemen a chance to shine; his son is here today too.

The prefect stared at his son with a stern face. His son, who happened to be standing next to Gu Sinian, looked like a servant in comparison.

The key point is that the prefect's son, Fang Zhiyuan next to Gu Sinian, looking at him with a face full of admiration, and said, "Brother Gu, you are truly amazing. I admire you to the core."

Gu Sinian shuddered, breaking out in goosebumps, and asked, "You're Prefect Fang's son, aren't you?"

Fang Zhiyuan nodded and said, "Yes, yes, but I'm willing to be your follower. Please guide me in the future."

The prefect's face immediately darkened. He looked at Cheng Chao, Cheng Chao was standing not far away with pastries and tea, waiting beside him.

Seeing that Zhou Wanwan was free, he asked directly, "Boss, I've prepared some food. You have a competition with them later, why don't you eat something first?"

Cheng Chao held up snowflake crisps, osmanthus cakes, almond crisps, and rose-flavored glutinous rice cakes. All four were small and exquisite, and moist but not greasy.

She nodded gently and said, "Then have some!"

Besides the snacks, there was also a pot of plum drink on the side.

This was the most common thirst-quenching beverage in ancient times. It wasn't tea, but rather a drink made by slowly simmering dried plums, licorice root, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar.

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "This plum drink tastes pretty good."

Cheng Chao nodded and said, "If you like it, I'll give the recipe to Sister Xing'an next to you in a bit."

Zhou Wanwan nodded. She used to think Cheng Chao was quite fat and clumsy, but now the more she looked at him, the more pleasing he seemed.

Moreover, he was very perceptive. The prefect rolled his eyes and looked at Cheng Xiao, saying, "Look at your son! He's practically Zhou Wanwan's slave. How did you raise him?"

Cheng Xiao was so angry that her hands were trembling uncontrollably. The county magistrates from the other counties nearby couldn't help but mock her, saying, "Your son is something else! He says he wants to be Zhou Wanwan's lapdog, hahaha! That's quite an ambition."

"Look at your son, he's so good at taking care of children. Does he like Zhou Wanwan?"

"It seems he'll be getting a daughter-in-law soon. You'll be marrying the chieftain soon, and Black Wind Stronghold will all be yours."

Then Cheng Chao looked at Zheng Xing'an and suddenly said:

"Boss, I've always liked Sister Xing'an. I think she's incredibly gentle and intelligent. Could you please arrange for her to marry me?"

I will definitely marry her with great pomp and ceremony.

Zheng Xing'an blushed and said lightly, "Cheng Chao, what nonsense are you talking about! I'm going to take care of my young lady for the rest of my life."

Cheng Chao quickly replied, "This aspiration coincides with mine; I also want to take care of Miss for the rest of my life."

Zheng Xing'an snorted and said, "I'm three years older than you! How dare you say that?"

Cheng Chao quickly replied, "A woman three years older than me is like a gold mine; I like women older than me."

Zhou Wanwan coughed and said:

"I do not interfere with the marriage of the maids around me, as long as they are willing and the other party is of good character."

However, marrying my maid means you can't take concubines; that's something you probably can't do at all.

Cheng Chao quickly raised his hand and swore, "I can do it, I absolutely can."

Zhou Wanwan frowned and said, "Come on! The food at your house isn't good either. My maid would probably suffer a lot if she went to your house!"