The Rebirth of the Empress

The Life and Death Covenant

The wind during autumn is usually elegant and fresh but at this moment due to the tense atmosphere, even the fragrance of the flowers becomes stronger…

Shen Yue closed his mouth and said in a surprised tone, "This... Fifth Sister is a woman, why is there such a young woman who accepts this challenge?"

"Fright." Chen Rou Qiu also anxiously said, “Fifth Miss, you must not force yourself. Even though Eldest Brother-in-law is a general, you all along have no knowledge of these things. ”

Chen Rou Qiu's words were spoken cleverly to get what he wanted, to say that Shen Xin was a General but Shen Miao, as his daughter, did not know archery. The reason why women do not like to play with knives and wield spears may be somewhat reasoned for not knowing military skills. But if one does not have knowledge in military and literary skills then he will be very terrible. Moreover everyone knew that Shen Miao had no knowledge of the four scientific arts and coupled with saying that he was not good at military skills, he was not, this lowered Shen Miao's reputation to zero and one would also underestimate Shen Xin's household.

“But... The rules for this challenge cannot be changed.” Shen Qing looked anxious but his voice had a tone that rejoiced in Shen Miao's misfortune, “After the opponent is chosen, no matter what the topic is, one must complete the challenge. But everyone will always choose extraordinary people to compete with. Could it be that Fifth Young Brother has a hidden skill, otherwise why would Cai Lin choose you? ”

His words are a bit piercing. But not only did Ren Wan Yun not stop him, he smiled, “The eldest daughter said nonsense. How did Fifth Madam know how to play with a knife and handle a spear. Fifth Madam, if you don't want to go on stage to compete then Second Shen will personally speak to the academy examiners. You are still young and thinking of Eldest Brother-in-law's face, they won't make things difficult for you. ”

Although Ren Wan Yun's words sounded as if he was saving her lovingly, if one thought very carefully, it would not happen. After all in the academy examination, no one was an exception. For Shen Miao to set a precedent, it was likely that the residence of the capital Ding would start to speak. Moreover, to use Shen Xin's reputation, it might sound to others that Shen Xin was using her meritorious efforts to gain privileges. After all, one would adjust to the view of the majority and in addition to the advantage of having a good identity, there were also many disadvantages.

And he would never let anyone say something 'bad' about Shen Xin.

"Thank you to Second Shen, it's not necessary." He stood at the side of the banquet lady and slowly walked towards the stage. The entire arena became silent and one could clearly hear the young lady's voice as it triggered waves in the arena.

"I'm obeying this fight."

Cai Lin's vision was faltering. The reason why he did this was nothing more than the desire to vent it out for Shen Yue. In military topics, it would always be an accident for a man to challenge a woman. But he was used to being a bastard, and would most likely be scolded by his own parents when he returned. But thinking of being able to vent it out for Shen Yue, made Cai Ling happy from the bottom of her heart. He thought that it would be better if Shen Miao did not dare to accept this challenge, he would then ruthlessly mock Shen Miao.

But one could not imagine that Shen Miao actually accepted the challenge. Not only that, he described an expression that was so calm and generous. Watching the purple-clothed person walk slowly on the stage, Cai Lin's heart felt strange.

It was as if he had no fear.

But how is that possible? Shen Miao did not know archery and he knew it better than anyone. For someone who has never practiced martial arts, of course they would not know about it. Shen Miao might not even know how to hold the bow properly, and in the face of something that was not good and had never been tried before, anyone would panic.

He could actually maintain his actions to such a point?

As Cai Lin was pondering, he suddenly felt a pair of eyes staring at him. He turned around and met Shen Yue's eyes from the female side of the banquet. When Shen Yue saw him looking up, he became embarrassed and lowered his head. Cai Lin's heart was captivated by that one scene.

Every young man's heart has a beautiful dream of being a hero who saves beauty. Until now in Cai Lin's eyes, he was a hero who stood out in the name of beauty and for Shen Miao, he was that evil and ugly villain.

Regardless of whether he accepted or rejected this challenge, he would definitely make Shen Miao lose her entire face, and her embarrassment would be visible to everyone.

This was to make him not run rampant in front of Shen Yue anymore!

In general, the topic of 'challenging' is that the person being challenged will set the rules and also dictate how the challenge will be conducted, and the person being challenged can only accept it. So, since no one knows how it is progressing, each year this round will attract the highest attention.

The academy's examination chief was in a rather difficult situation. After all, Shen Miao was a gentle little young lady. It was justifiable for women and men to challenge each other in literary topics but for the military ones, it was feared that Cai Lin was deliberately fooling him.

“Today's game is very good.” Prince Zhou clapped his hands, seemingly showing his interest, "I'm Afraid that the reputation of the Shen Family's First Household will fall a thousand Zhang (1 zhang \= 10 feet)."

Prince Jing shook his head and sighed, "General Shen's good reputation was earned on the battlefield but his daughter failed to live up to expectations." In Prince Jing's heart, not only did he fail to live up to expectations and it was actually extremely ridiculous. It was clear that it would be wrong for him to accept or reject the challenge and with such an attitude, whatever happened next would be even more laughable.

Cai Lin lips complacently curled up, “This year I have thought of an interesting rule because it would be boring to follow the usual rules. The challenge of archery this year is that we shoot each other. You put the fruit on top of your head and I'll shoot you with the arrow, after that I'll put one on my head and you shoot me. How about that?”

When those words were spoken, the entire arena became an uproar!

The examiner jumped in shock. This can lead to death. Shen Miao is ultimately Shen Xin's daughter and if something happens to her, when Shen Xin returns at the end of the year, who can handle her if she investigates?

He quickly said, "Student Cai ..."

Cai Lin waved his hand, “Teacher, Guang Wen Tang did not prioritize specifically for anyone. This was the case of the previous rule for the challenger to determine the rule. So why? The daughter of a dignified Grand General is the shy younger generation?”

Shen Yue lowered his head and covered his slanted lips. Feng An Ning frowned but he did not know what to do.

"His words are not wrong." His voice was a bit hoarse but it was from Prince Yu who kept his eyes closed the entire time. There was a trace of an eccentric smile on his grim face as he said, “There is of course no argument that the rules are meant to be set specifically for anyone. Could it be that on the battlefield, since his enemy was strong, General Shen would escape for a while? If so, then it is understandable. ” Finishing, she herself felt it was funny and started laughing.

Shen Miao's eyes suddenly sharpened.

The words of these people were all mocking Shen Xin and they actually thought that she was the weakness of the First Household of the Shen family. Before the accumulated anger finally exploded, he looked towards Cai Lin, who was enjoying this fine game, and swept his eyes towards the people at the ridiculing banquet.

The reborn Shen Miao could tolerate but the Inner Palace's mistress, Empress Shen had the temperament to take revenge for the smallest grievances.

He coldly said, "My father fought a bloody battle in a foreign land to guard the family and defend the country so that a Chrysanthemum banquet like today can be held and students can compete." There was a glint of ridicule in his eyes, “Victory in today's competition means nothing. Extraordinary people are the ones who have killed on the battlefield. As for the rules you set, why don't I dare?

Everyone was silent for a moment.

“Why don't I dare? With your excellent archery skills, you will naturally be able to shoot fruit, whereas my archery skills are abnormal. If the arrow points to the side, the one who would be feared for his life would be you. ”

He smiled lightly as his voice seemed to be flown from afar but as loud as thunder for everyone.

“In this case, sign the life and death agreement. Whether injured or dead, the consequences will be our own risk.”

"Cai Ling, do you dare?"