mtl008 Chapter 140: Doing Evil
Chapter 140: Doing Evil
"It hit its mark, but it struck Commander Lu's arm..."
Upon hearing this, He Yuyan staggered. "I...I shot the prince?"
"Miss He, Miss He...please rest and have some tea!"
At the prince's signal, a servant brought her a cup of tea.
He Yuyan took a small sip of tea, barely managing to suppress the panic in her heart.
The doctor quickly bandaged Lu Hanting's wound.
Because He Yuyan's shot lacked force, it only hit the skin and flesh, without penetrating the bone.
Seeing He Yuyan's face turn completely pale, the Crown Prince felt genuinely sorry for the beauty.
However, Prince Min was unwilling to let Lu Hanting off so easily.
He looked at the prince.
"Your Highness, Yan'er has only fired one arrow so far; there are still two more to come..."
Upon meeting Prince Min's gaze, the Crown Prince finally remembered their purpose.
"Yes, yes, there are two more arrows."
Hearing that there were two more arrows, He Yuyan's heart, which had just relaxed, tightened again.
She looked timidly at the Crown Prince, pleading with what she considered to be the most touching and gentle gesture: "Your Highness."
"Yan'er can't take it anymore, can you please spare Yan'er?"
She had just wounded the prince, though she knew he wouldn't blame her.
But she couldn't bring herself to do it.
The thought of having to shoot two more arrows terrified her.
If she were to accidentally kill the prince, would she be able to escape unscathed?
Hearing the fear in her voice, the Crown Prince considered it for a moment.
After a moment, he said to her, "Miss He, although I am His Highness the Crown Prince..."
But once the bet is made, it's not something I can change by myself, unless…
"Unless what?"
He Yuyan said excitedly.
But then the Crown Prince looked toward that graceful figure in the crowd.
"Unless you can find someone to replace you..."
He Yuyan followed his gaze.
But then they saw Wu Weiwei whispering something to the doctor beside the prince in the crowd.
She seemed heartbroken because she had shot and wounded the prince.
Will she be sad?
It's probably just an act!
However, the Crown Prince's reminder made He Yuyan realize something.
"Your Highness, does that mean that if I can find someone to replace me, I won't have to appear anymore?"
The crown prince looked at her with a half-smile, "Theoretically speaking, that's how it is."
After the doctor finished bandaging Lu Hanting, Lu Hanting stood firmly back on the stage.
After finishing her business with the young master, Wu Weiwei frowned and walked over.
"Sister He, your archery skills are really too bad."
"How could you have shot the Crown Prince in the arm while he was standing there, a grown man?"
If you're going to shoot, you should aim for the heart.
However, she kept these thoughts to herself and could not tell anyone else.
Hearing Wu Weiwei's complaints, He Yuyan, who was already feeling wronged, became angry as well.
"Aunt Wu, why are you blaming me?"
Do you know how much I felt guilty when I shot the Crown Prince?
And don't just stand there talking without understanding the situation; if you're so capable, why don't you go and do it yourself!
"I...I'm not good at riding or archery either..."
Wu Weiwei said, blushing.
"You still criticize me even though you don't know how," He Yuyan thought to herself, feeling sullen.
Lu Hanting saw two women arguing about his injury.
Although she was pleased, she was also worried that He Yuyan would shoot her again.
He pondered for a moment.
He called out to Wu Weiwei from afar, "Wei'er, it's your turn this time!"
"I?"
Wu Weiwei pointed to herself.
The prince looked at her and then nodded.
Wu Weiwei had a hidden smile in her heart, but on the surface she pretended to be scared.
"Your Highness, I am not skilled in riding and archery. I fear I might hurt you like my sister did..."
Hearing Wu Weiwei's words, the prince frowned deeply.
He Yuyan saw this.
But she said softly to Wu Weiwei, "Aunt Wu, since the young master has summoned you, you should give it a try!"
Perhaps you are better at archery than I am; you might just score with one shot.
A quarter of an hour later.
Wu Weiwei stood on the archery range.
All the people saw was her staring intently at Lu Hanting in front of her.
Slightly stronger than He Yuyan, she seemed to be stronger.
Indeed, He Yuyan was born into a wealthy family, while Wu Weiwei was destined to be a lowly maid.
I used to work every day, so I must be strong.
Despite the murmurs of the crowd, Wu Weiwei focused intently on drawing her bow.
Everyone heard a "whoosh" sound.
The arrow shot out like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, carrying an indomitable momentum.
Lu Hanting looked at the arrows hurtling towards him, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
I never expected Wei'er to have such great strength.
Just a moment ago he was marveling at something, and the next moment he saw an arrow coming toward his right arm.
Soon, amidst gasps of surprise, the arrow struck his arm with a dreamlike accuracy.
"Wow, this..."
"This concubine's skill is no less than that of Concubine He from before; she actually shot Lu Dushi's other arm..."
King Min grinned.
The crown prince laughed so hard he fainted.
I thought He Yuyan's archery skills were bad enough, but I didn't expect Wu Weiwei to be even worse.
It seems that women are only suitable for cuddling and rolling around in bed.
If you give her a bow and arrow, she might just lose her life to them.
It was truly worth it for him and his fourth brother to risk their own assets.
Wu Weiwei knelt beside the prince with a sorrowful expression.
"Your Highness, are you alright? I didn't mean to..."
"Aunt Wu, get out of the way! You're blocking the doctor from examining the injuries!"
Someone nearby shouted.
"Oh, yes, I'm sorry."
"I... I was just too worried about the Crown Prince..."
Wu Weiwei clutched a handkerchief tightly in her hand, which was already soaked with tears.
Lu Hanting had a dark expression on his face. He had two concubines, one of whom carried an arrow.
This left him completely wounded.
But he couldn't blame them, because it was all his request.
After the doctor bandaged Lu Hanting again.
The crown prince barely managed to suppress his laughter.
He looked at Wu Weiwei, who was standing guard on either side of Lu Hanting, and He Yuyan, who was pursing her lips as if she were frightened.
"One arrow left, which of you two is going to take the next shot...?"
This arrow could decide the outcome of the battle.
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Lu Hanting's face turned as dark as could be.
He thought that with his injuries, the matter would end there.
Unexpectedly, these two actually wanted to see him make a fool of himself.
Lu Hanting raised his eyes, a hint of murderous intent surging within them.
"Your Highness, if I remember correctly, you are currently under investigation. Let this matter be dropped today."
I will not say anything in front of His Majesty…
The crown prince smiled and looked up.
“Envoy Lu, you know that I am currently a criminal.”
Do you think I'd worry about you impeaching me again before Father Emperor?
It just means being confined for a while longer.
But seeing Lu Dushi, the so-called capable minister of the Great Wei Dynasty, suffer a setback today, it's worth it to ban him for another year.
Besides, if Lu Hanting loses today, he'll also get a share of this beauty...
"you……"
Just as the two were about to clash, Wu Weiwei grabbed Lu Hanting's hand.
"Your Highness, if you trust me, please let me carry out the next arrow!"