Meng Hong Jinâs palm shivered slightly. This was the first time she did this kind of thing. Itâs strange, even though she was afraid, she actually became more determined. She knew, if she didnât do so, tomorrow she would have to kneel in front of Jiang Li, in front of everyone from the Imperial College, she had to apologize to Jiang Li. If that happened, her reputation would entirely be destroyed!
If you donât die then Iâll die. This was a fiercer competition compared to Ming Yi Hallâs examination. And she was bound to be the final winner.
The exam started.
The examination field was very huge. The six people in the group got on the horses together and ran towards the finishing line. The first position wasnât just decided based on who reached the finishing line first, it also depended on the studentâs riding ability. After all, riding a horse attached importance to âequestrianâ, not just âfastâ. When it almost reached the end, there would be a row of targets. Everybodyâs arrows had their own mark, itâs unlikely to be mistaken. Using the arrows that were shot onto the targets to distinguish, this was âarcheryâ.
It was even more difficult to hit the target when a person was on horseback, as they were rocked while the horse ran. This yearâs Ming Yi Hallâs examination, no need to talk about hitting the bullâs eye, if the ladies were able to not miss the target was considered a good outcome already.
The first group started.
Jiang Li looked carefully at Ming Yi hallâs examination rules. Thanks to her previous relationship with Xiao Deyin, she knew a few things but it wasnât detailed. Today she herself would participate, which was different from watching as in the past. Jiang Li planned to watch carefully so she wouldnât make any mistakes when itâs her turn.
Thinking of Xiao Deyin, today Jiang Li didnât see her figure. However, this was the equestrian archery examination, it was indeed unnecessary for Xiao Deyin to be present.
Jiang Yu Yan and Liu Xu were in the second group. The first group turn was done quickly. Although the examination field was huge, perhaps because the equestrian archery skills of the female students in the first group werenât too good, they just got onto the horse, trotted a little, and shot the arrows. The arrows were shot messily, not even one hit the target. Even the equestrian technique was unsurprisingly mediocre. However, at the end, these students were not disappointed at all, seemingly already content being able to mount and dismount the horse.
In the end, the Beiyan ladies didnât think highly of swordsmanship at all. Although a generalâs miss was admired by others, when it came to their own turn, they couldnât eat these sufferings.
Jiang Li took the attitudes all in and was a bit concerned with the equestrian riding level of Ming Yi Hall.
The second group that Liu Xu and Jiang Yu Yan belonged to were somewhat better than the first group. At least their riding was really ârunningâ and they were even trying to compete to arrive at the finish line first. Unexpectedly, Liu Xu was the best archer in the first group. The reason was because her arrows didnât fall outside the target. Rather, it was stuck in a slant on the verge of the target.
That was also the best one in the group.
When Liu Xu was done, she was still slightly panting, apparently tired. However, thereâs excitement on her face and she said to Jiang Li: âThis year, the riding and the archery are put together. Itâs actually really difficult. Itâs really hard to imagine how those cavalry train in the army. Still needs to hit the bullâs eye while on horseback, only extraordinary people could accomplishâŚâŚ.â
âYou are the best in this group.â Jiang Li smiled and congratulated her.
âFrom the start, Iâm not that good at equestrian riding. Today was also due to good luck. But I also didnât think that I would be very good.â Liu Xu said: âBut you, this time, you and Meng Hong Jin are in a group. There must be a lot of people waiting to see your good show. You must take it easy and donât be anxious.â
âIâm not anxious.â Jiang Li smiled.
Liu Xu thought about it, that was really the case. Since the first time she met Jiang Li, she had indeed never seen Jiang Liâs anxious appearance. Jiang Liâs temperament was warm and gentle, neither fast nor slow. Perhaps Jiang Li didnât regard this competition as that important.
Her heart relaxed.
Jiang Li still seriously watched the following competition. It was unknown whether the not-so-good students in the first and second group turned out to be grouped together. The following two groups werenât that bad. There were a few young ladies who even made several beautiful movements on horseback, truly eye-catching. The targets were also gradually covered with arrows, there were also some arrows that fell outside the targets. There were also some that were near the bullâs eye.
The competition gradually became more intense.
Very soon, after an hour passed, the time for the last group had arrived.