The Rebirth of the Empress

Betting with Life

The words 'now my turn' were spoken lightly by Shen Miao but had an inexplicable chill in them. Because that voice was from the highest heaven and struck Cai Lin violently.

The cold sweat that formed on Cai Lin's forehead flowed as he stared at Shen Miao, who was in front of him.

Shen Miao took a few steps forward and bowed to pick up the bow from the ground. Everyone in the arena watched him every move as their eyes were reluctant to turn away.

This is an unexpected scenario. Someone originally thought that Shen Miao would faint from fear or would forget her appearance, but she did not. Yet Cai Lin who was drenched in cold sweat and could not even fire one of the three arrows properly.

After a brief silence, the audience below the stage began to discuss.

“It is true that with the father as a lion, his daughter cannot be a dog! This Young Miss Shen is really brave!” The one who spoke had a not bad relationship with Shen Xin. Earlier when he heard rumors that Shen Miao was an idiot and a fool, he was suspicious but by looking at today, he knew that these words were unfounded. To have such courage and courage, how could one possibly be a fool? It was clear that it was someone's deliberate act to deliberately discredit the young lady's reputation.

“Indeed not bad. Did you see that just now he didn't even blink. If the arrow was tilted a little more, it would hurt his cheek. This young lady truly had the aura of a general. Even if it was us up there, we would jump in shock. ”

“You also don't realize which family he comes from? How did General Shen's young lady go bad? It seemed that those words were only rumors and not credible. Ai... No wonder someone deliberately discredited it. The wind corrupted the trees that flourished in the forest (the great chasing destruction), becoming this extraordinary at such a young age, no wonder it would arouse jealousy.

Most of the attitudes of the people in Shen Xin's official circle were rather good, after all, there were many intertwined interests. Moreover, they always work in court and will not be as careful as women and also look at things differently. In the past it was because of Shen Miao's young age but now after growing up, she was naturally able to show her outstanding skills.

Prince Zhou and Prince Jing exchanged glances before Prince Jing shook his head and sighed, "It seems like we are both wrong. He really is a brave man.”

"Number Nine regrets it now?" Prince Zhou turned his head towards Fu Xiu Yi and smiled, "A very unique woman, how could someone refuse at first?"

“Someone won't turn out like this overnight. It should have been Fifth Young Miss Shen meeting an expert or she was deliberately pretending to be stupid. No matter which one, Number Nine, you will still lose.” Prince Jing said.

Fu XiuYi smiled as she said, "A gentle and graceful young lady, is unfortunately not the one who makes me happy." Regretted? Fu XiuYi did not notice it but Shen Miao's calm and composed gaze that fell into his eyes and it looked a little dazzling. Nor did he believe that someone would become so different overnight. Could it be that her former self was a pretense? Why pretend to be stupid? Was it done to make him dislike it?

Pei Lang put down the teacup he was holding. He didn't know why but just now he was worried about Shen Miao but he suddenly held on. Not only did he survive, he had so scared Cai Lin that he couldn't pull his bow properly.

Shen Miao was actually this strong?

“Truly an amazing person.” Prince Yu smiled in satisfaction as he stared at Shen Miao's body fixedly, "I don't know... What's it feel like?"

Pei Lang frowned. With Prince Yu's words, he had most likely thought of dirty and shameful things. Unfortunately, Pei Lang's words were extremely low and meaningless and could do nothing about it.

“You have lost.” In the pavilion, Xie Jing Xing leaned against the window and said lazily.

"It really ends like this!" Su Ming Fengs eyes could almost pop out. He looked at Xie Jing Xing and then looked at the distant stage before asking, "Did you already know about this from the start?"

“When someone agrees to bet, he must accept defeat.” Xie Jing Xing stood up and patted the dust off his body.

"What about the punishment for you to treat the buried twenty-year-old Nuerhong to my celebration after the challenge?"

"You're really black-hearted." Su MingFeng cursed before realizing something and asked in puzzlement, “But, what is his celebration? Are there things worth celebrating?”

“Now none but soon there will be.” Xie Jing Xing's eyebrows were pierced, "Something worth celebrating."

On the stage, Shen Miao gave the fruit to Cai Lin.

When Cai Lin's hands took the fruit, they trembled as he asked, "Shen Miao, do you have any archery knowledge?"

“No knowledge.” Shen Miao slightly smiled as she looked at him, "Today is the first time I touched a bow but since there are three arrows to be fired, if one does not understand during the first arrow, it is because there are three arrows, there are other arrows to be learned."

Cai Lin shuddered in cold sweat and looked at Shen Miao in disbelief, "Aren't you talking nonsense?"

Just now Shen Miao's performance was calm and steady as if she had done it often with others. So she thought that Shen Miao would be skilled, after all Shen Xin was a formidable general and it was possible for her to personally teach her daughter's own archery. But now Shen Miao actually said that this was the first time he had touched a bow?

How dare he!

He said, “You don't know anything, how can you shoot? It is clear that the fruit will not be shot and I will die in vain?”

"Master Cai is too silly." Shen Miao calmly opened his mouth. His voice was neither high nor low and when he spoke, it was enough for the entire arena of people to hear him. Everyone's eyebrows descended as they looked at the purple-clothed woman who had an aggressive aura.

“Just when Mr. Cai challenged me, why don't you ask if I have knowledge in archery? Just when the arrow was shot towards me, why didn't you ask if I was going to die? Why is it when it's my turn to shoot, you just ask if I have the knowledge and ability?

These words made Cai Lin speechless. Indeed, he had only done so to vent it on Shen Yue and deliberately chose an archery that Shen Miao did not know about. But now it seemed like he had stepped on his own feet while trying to move the stone.

“Young Miss Shen, this puppy is naughty and mischievous, this official will represent him to apologize to you. You don't have to be calculative. It's just that since you don't have archery knowledge, this will definitely cause an accident and it will be difficult for you to take responsibility.” Cai Daren finally could not bear it and suddenly opened his mouth to speak after his Furen constant gaze. After he spoke, his face reddened but he had no other way. Although it was embarrassing, it was better than letting his own son lose his life.

He even used 'this official' to threaten Shen Miao. While it was not good to bully a little young lady like this, Cai Daren somewhat blamed Shen Miao for not knowing how to be flexible and her tone could not help but impress.

But how would Shen Miao be intimidated by an official? He had dealt with Xiong Nu, the Qin Imperial family and Emperor Ming Qi. He really doesn't attach much importance to an official.

So, everyone carefully watched Shen Miao slightly raise her head as Cai Daren stood below the stage. Although it was far away, it seemed like he was prostrating at Shen Miao's feet like a courtier. Moreover, Shen Miao's next words left everyone dumbfounded.

He said, “Cai Daren, I just risked my own life and now it's Cai Lin's turn to risk his life. The covenant of life and death has been established. The white paper and the black words stated it very clearly, even if I shot him to death today, there would be no connection whatsoever. When someone agrees to bet, he must accept his defeat.”

Not waiting for Cai Daren to speak, he continued speaking, “Someone will not have confidence if one does not follow what has been set. This rule was set by Cai Lin and for you to now object, does that mean Cai Daren is also like this in official circles? Once the situation looks wrong, will you change the rules immediately? ”