Alas!
Qu Tan'er sighed deeply, feeling rather exasperated at Jing Xin's response. She had explained the situation thoroughly, yet someone still seemed utterly perplexed. Indeed, watching too much television was a curse... If she was wrong, it might turn into a headache. Oh well, better not to dwell on this matter.
"Does the Princess possess archery skills?"
"No," Qu Tan'er instinctively replied, only to realize they had reached the archery range. Yun Youlian, who had addressed her, was already holding a bow and arrow.
"Does the Princess have faith in my archery skills?" Yun Youlian asked with a smile, casting a thoughtful glance at the bow in her hands.
Qu Tan'er just smiled without responding.
"I've always wanted to try shooting at a person, but I never got the chance. I wonder if the Princess would allow me to try?" Yun Youlian continued to ask.
Qu Tan'er continued to smile and remained silent.
It was a jest. Others didn't dare let her try, so would she dare let her try?
"Since the Princess isn't speaking, that's considered consent, right? Your Highness, you won't blame Youlian for being impertinent, will you?" Seeing Qu Tan'er's silence, Yun Youlian took matters into her own hands, even giving a coquettish smile towards Mo Liancheng.
"Cough, Lady Yun seems to be in high spirits. Isn't there a target over there? Aren't you satisfied?" Mo Jingxuan raised an eyebrow, giving Yun Youlian a disapproving glance for her actions.
"The Fourteenth Prince has a lot to say today, this is a matter within the Eighth Prince's residence."
"What, I have no say?" Mo Jingxuan's expression turned cold.
"The prince hasn't said anything, but the Fourteenth Prince has spoken. Are you that protective of the Eighth Princess?" Yun Youlian sneered, not showing much regard for Mo Jingxuan. Evidently, she still held a grudge over Mo Jingxuan's provocation earlier.
However, the moment she said this, Mo Jingxuan shot a quick glance at Mo Liancheng and remained silent.
Yun Youlian's words could cause a lot of trouble if not handled properly.
Mo Liancheng, however, acted as if he hadn't heard and looked calmly at Qu Tan'er, saying, "Decide for yourself, I won't interfere." Some things had to be resolved by her alone, he couldn't be by her side every day. What if she faced similar situations in the future without him around?
Qu Tan'er furrowed her delicate brows slightly, a shadow passing through her eyes.
Yun Youlian was clearly provoking her... If she backed down, would it imply fear?
"Princess, I trust you wouldn't refuse me," Yun Youlian smiled alluringly, staring intently at her. The disdain in her eyes was evident.
"Alright, since you want to play, this princess will play with you." Qu Tan'er suddenly smiled, stretched lazily, and walked towards the target, showing no hint of fear on her small face.
Everyone watched as she went, she would make Yun Youlian regret those words.
"Mistress, let me go instead of you."
"It's fine, you stay here and watch," Qu Tan'er waved her hand, not wanting to involve Jing Xin.
"But..." Jing Xin was still worried.
"Don't worry, nothing fatal will happen." Qu Tan'er smiled faintly as she glanced at the target and wondered if Yun Youlian had the guts to shoot her in front of Mo Liancheng. Of course not, no matter what, she was still the dignified Eighth Princess. A mere concubine killing the Eighth Princess with an arrow—she couldn't bear that accusation.
Yun Youlian's intention was merely to intimidate her and see her make a fool of herself.
Qu Tan'er had barely taken a few steps forward—
"Wait, Princess!" Yun Youlian suddenly stopped Qu Tan'er with a smiling call.
"Is there something else?"
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