Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!
Xu Ziang looked at the target two hundred meters away, his face pale without a trace of blood.
Five arrows in a row, all missed the target!
"Eunuch Chen, mighty!"
On the other side, the excited shouts of the poor students startled everyone.
Chen Ke shot five arrows and hit two.
As long as three out of ten shots hit, he would reach the passing line!
Countless people walked towards the position where Chen Ke was taking the exam, and in a blink of an eye, they surrounded it.
The students put their hands together and prayed to the sky, don't hit it, don't hit it.
Su Yuqing, Lu Xiong, Pi Jing and others, like gamblers who have lost all their chips, their faces are nervous, and their eyes are full of panic.
They planned the duel between Xu Ziang and Chen Ke, and successfully forced Chen Ke to accept the sky-high bet.
In their plan, they never thought that Xu Ziang would lose.
However, the reality was so ruthless. Xu Ziang failed again and again, and handed the victory to Chen Ke.
All of them were in great panic because of this.
To put it bluntly, Xu Ziang's fate was in Chen Ke's hands at this moment.
This was not just Xu Ziang's business. The bet of two million taels of silver was like a heavy mountain, pressing on the shoulders of all of them.
If Chen Ke won, this huge silver mountain would crush all of them!
Missed!
Under their nervous gaze, Chen Ke shot an arrow into the air, and the crowd suddenly cheered.
Another arrow shot into the air, and the cheers shook the sky.
Another arrow shot into the air, and Su Yuqing and others were overjoyed.
Chen Ke turned around and took a look, and couldn't help but laugh sarcastically.
He was busy sealing Xu Ziang's "Nine Arrows in a Row", and his mind was not on archery at all.
His requirements were not high, just passing the test would be fine. Is it difficult to pass the test?
Woof!
The bowstring trembled violently, and the feather arrow flew out like lightning. Chen Ke put down the longbow refreshed.
Two hundred meters away, the instructor in charge of watching the target raised a small flag and waved it rapidly in the air:
"Hit!"
Hit?
Hit it? !
A rumbling sound rang in everyone's ears, and they fell into silence.
Then they thought of something, a gleam of light flashed in their eyes, and they all ran towards Xu Ziang's position.
Xu Ziang had already left, and the target two hundred meters away was as new as before.
Ten arrows, but none of them hit the target!
This, this is impossible!
Everyone felt that a disaster was about to happen, and their shoulders became even heavier.
Su Yuqing forced a smile on her face, pretending to be calm and said,
"It doesn't matter if Brother Ziang loses this time. As long as we beat Chen Ke in the three written tests, we will definitely win!"
Yes, we will definitely win!
The other people nodded one after another. This was their last hope.
A noon passed in the anxiety of Su Yuqing and the others.
In the afternoon, there were crowds of people in front of the tall bulletin board in the square.
All the students were waiting for the announcement of the results.
At this time, on the mountain road paved with wide stone steps, several nobles were walking towards the main gate of the academy under the strict protection of warriors.
Wu Jiutian, the headmaster of Haotian Academy, and a group of high-level elites of the academy stood solemnly in front of the gate.
When they saw the nobles coming forward, they bowed and saluted at the same time:
"Meet His Royal Highness the King of Shu!"
The fourth prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, the King of Shu, Xia Yunchang, was dressed in a purple robe and
had an extraordinary demeanor. Although he was over 30 years old, he looked as young as a young man.
He was tall, with a tough complexion, and had a hooked nose that was unique to the Xia clan. With a pair of sharp eyes, he gave people a sinister and deep feeling.
However, at this moment, this sinister face was full of smiles. He returned the greetings to everyone, especially Wu Jiutian, and said in fear:
"Master Wu, I am sorry for your courtesy. How dare I accept your greetings?"
Wu Jiutian was not hypocritical. He stood up and smiled faintly at Xia Yunchang.
He was muttering in his heart, but didn't you say you would come tomorrow morning? Why did you come early?
Fortunately, the academy had already had a plan, and Liu Zimeng was personally responsible for the security work, so there would be no trouble.
Even so, Wu Jiutian did not dare to be careless. He welcomed the King of Shu and his party into the academy,
followed a small path, bypassed the big square, and entered a spacious and bright reception room.
The King of Shu humbly took the main seat, and the second seat was occupied by Wu Jiutian.
Xia Yunchang sighed,
"Master Wu, I still remember that when I first became a vassal in Shuzhou, I came to visit you. Time flies so fast. Four years have passed in a blink of an eye."
Wu Jiutian said politely,
"Although four years have passed, Your Highness is still as elegant as ever, but I am old."
Xia Yunchang smiled heartily,
"Master Wu is too modest. How can I be old when I am accompanied by the most elite young people of my Great Xia Dynasty every day?"
The other people who accompanied him also nodded in agreement, looking at Wu Jiutian in awe.
Ten years ago, Wu Jiutian served as the chief instructor of the Great Xia Academy, the second most important person after the headmaster.
Therefore, not only the King of Shu, but also the young children of the entire Xia royal family, including the former prince and the current king, are all considered Wu Jiutian's disciples.
Without such qualifications, how could Wu Jiutian be in charge of the Haotian Academy?
The King of Shu waved to his attendant and said with a smile:
"Master Wu, I came here in a hurry this time, so I prepared a small gift for the academy. This is also a little token of my appreciation."
As he spoke, the attendant came forward and handed a thick gift list to Wu Jiutian.
Wu Jiutian thanked him with a smile and handed the gift list to the female secretary beside him.
A trace of disappointment flashed across the King of Shu's eyes. What he sent was not a small gift, but a gift that he had carefully selected.
Wu Jiutian didn't even look at it, so how could he appreciate his intentions?
The King of Shu quickly adjusted his mentality and smiled again.
A transcendent figure like Wu Jiutian was not something he could easily win over.
In fact, if Wu Jiutian could remain neutral, his goal would be achieved.
When the few people were greeting each other, someone suddenly came in and reported:
"Your Highness, Xu Ziang and other students learned that you were coming and specially requested an audience!"
Wu Jiutian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked at Zhang Zimeng who was standing solemnly beside him.
Zhang Zimeng shook his head slightly. The news could not have leaked from him.
Xu Ziang and the others should have their own news channels.
With a thought in their minds, Zhang Zimeng and Wu Jiutian came to their senses a little bit.
Why did His Royal Highness the King of Shu come to visit the academy in advance?
Outside the hall, Xu Ziang and other students, wearing neat school uniforms, came forward one after another, and bowed at the same time and said,
"Students greet Your Highness and the headmaster!"
Xia Yunchang said lightly, "You are all the future pillars of our empire. Stand up and answer!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Xia Yunchang looked at Xu Ziang, and a smile appeared on his face:
"Xu Ziang, before leaving Beijing, this king also met your father. He is a role model for the court. You should also be a role model for students in the academy."
If it were in the past, Xu Ziang would be so excited that he would tremble all over and his blood would boil when he heard such encouraging words.
However, today, all he had left was nervousness.
Xu Ziang hurriedly said respectfully,
"Students will remember your highness's teachings!"
Xia Yunchang encouraged the other students a few more words, then changed the topic and pretended to be curious and asked,
"I heard that today is the day when the monthly exam results are announced, and it seems to be related to a big gambling game. Is that true?"
Wu Jiutian and Zhang Zimeng looked at each other.
Here it comes!
...
....
Hello,
Add to library
And support with Power stones.
Thanks 👍