piratefiction Chapter 29 Archery Skill as Divine
Chapter 29 Archery Skill as Divine
This courage and sense of responsibility are qualities that even many seasoned officials may not possess!
Emperor Qing looked at Ye Tian, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, which was then replaced by a deep smile.
"Excellent! What a wonderful way to share my burdens and rid the people of this scourge!"
Emperor Qing clapped his hands and laughed heartily, his voice filled with admiration.
Yet it also carried a hint of something unfathomable.
"In that case, I hereby appoint you as the 'Special Envoy for the Inspection of the Grand Canal in Jiangnan'."
I hereby bestow upon you the imperial sword; you may execute first and report later!
"I am giving you three months to thoroughly investigate the corruption case involving the grain transport in Jiangnan!"
"I am in Kyoto, awaiting your good news!"
His tone was full of expectation, but also full of an unquestionable command.
"My lord, I obey your order!"
Ye Tian bowed again, his voice calm, yet carrying an indomitable spirit.
He knew that he was about to embark on a path filled with unknowns and dangers.
Jiangnan, that prosperous and bustling place, now appeared to him like a ferocious beast with its jaws wide open, waiting to devour him.
But he was fearless!
Because he has enough trump cards and enough confidence to face any challenge!
He wanted to let Emperor Qing know that he, Ye Tian, was not a lamb to be slaughtered!
He wanted to let those corrupt officials hiding deep within the Jiangnan bureaucracy know what true fear was!
He should also bring about a complete transformation in this corrupt Qing Kingdom because of his arrival!
A new storm is about to break out in the Jiangnan region!
And Ye Tian, this thirteen-year-old special envoy, will be at the center of this storm!
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When Ye Tian returned to the Princess's residence after receiving the "nine deaths and one life" imperial appointment from the palace.
The atmosphere throughout the mansion became unusually heavy.
Li Yunrui was already anxiously waiting in the mansion.
When she saw Ye Tian return unharmed and learned that he had indeed taken on the hot potato of investigating the corruption case in the Jiangnan canal transport sector, the worry and fear in her heart almost consumed her!
"Heavens! How could you, how could you agree to such an absurd task from His Majesty?!"
Li Yunrui grabbed Ye Tian's arm, her voice trembling, her eyes bloodshot.
"The canal transport system in Jiangnan was a man-eating vortex! Countless officials perished within it, unable to even make a ripple!"
"How old are you? You're too weak to even kill a chicken, how can you possibly fight against those ruthless and corrupt officials?!"
Her voice carried a hint of desperate sobs.
She would rather Ye Tian be mediocre and incompetent than have him take such a huge risk!
Lin Wan'er, standing to the side, also had a pale face, her eyes filled with worry.
Although she didn't understand court affairs, she knew that any task that could make her mother lose her composure like this was definitely no small matter.
"Little brother Tian, are you... are you really going to Jiangnan?"
Lin Wan'er tugged at Ye Tian's sleeve, her voice trembling with emotion.
Looking at Li Yunrui and Lin Wan'er's worried and concerned eyes, Ye Tian felt a warm current surge in his heart.
He knew they were genuinely worried about him.
"Mother, Sister Wan'er, you don't need to do this."
Ye Tian smiled and comforted her, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable confidence.
"Since I dared to take on this task, I am confident that I can get out unscathed."
"These mere corrupt officials from Jiangnan can't do anything to me."
His words were filled with strong confidence, which made Li Yunrui and Lin Wan'er pause for a moment.
They were somewhat puzzled as to where Ye Tian's confidence came from.
Li Yunrui took a deep breath and tried to calm her excited emotions.
She knew that things had come to this point, and there was no point in saying anything more.
The most urgent task is to find a way to improve Ye Tian's ability to protect himself.
"Tian'er, your journey to Jiangnan is fraught with danger."
Li Yunrui looked at Ye Tian and said in a deep voice.
"Although your mother cannot accompany you in person, she will make thorough preparations for you."
As she spoke, she turned to Yan Xiaoyi, who was standing beside her, and said, "Yan Xiaoyi!"
"Your subordinate is here!" Yan Xiaoyi immediately knelt on one knee and replied respectfully.
"From today onwards, you will remain in the manor and be responsible for teaching Tian'er martial arts!"
Li Yunrui's tone left no room for argument.
"We must equip him with the ability to protect himself as quickly as possible!"
She knew that Yan Xiaoyi was a ninth-rank archer with superb martial arts skills, making him the perfect person to teach Ye Tian.
Yan Xiaoyi felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.
He was naturally aware of the dangers of the Jiangnan Grand Canal transport case.
The fact that the eldest princess entrusted him with such an important task shows her trust in him and her high regard for Ye Tian.
"Your subordinate obeys!" Yan Xiaoyi said solemnly. "Your subordinate will certainly impart all my knowledge to help your young master improve his martial arts!"
However, at that moment...
Ye Tian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.
"Mother, there's no need to trouble Commander Yan."
His voice was calm and even, yet it carried a hint of something unfathomable.
"Commander Yan's martial arts skills are superb."
"But I'm afraid there's nothing worth learning for the child."
What?!
Upon hearing this, everyone present was completely stunned!
Li Yunrui and Lin Wan'er looked at Ye Tian in disbelief, their eyes filled with incomprehension and a hint of worry.
What on earth is he saying?!
Doesn't he know that Pu Nan Shusheng's sincere offering, "Joy of Life: Born Mother Ye Qingmei, Raised by Li Yunrui," is exclusively released on Kele Novels! And that Yan Xiaoyi is a dignified ninth-rank master?!
He actually said that Yan Xiaoyi had nothing worth learning from him?!
This is simply too arrogant!
Yan Xiaoyi, who was kneeling on one knee, turned ashen-faced upon hearing Ye Tian's words!
A flicker of humiliation and anger flashed in his eyes!
He, Yan Xiaoyi, was merely a guard commander in the Princess's residence.
But he was also a renowned ninth-rank archer in the capital!
His martial arts skills are already at a high level!
Even when facing those long-established and renowned masters, they have the ability to put up a fight!
And now, this little brat, only thirteen years old, dares to say in front of so many people that he has nothing worth learning from!
This is simply blatant humiliation!
"Young Master Ye!"
Yan Xiaoyi suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp as knives, staring intently at Ye Tian, and said in an icy voice.
"Although I am not very talented, I am still a ninth-rank expert!"
"Young master, your words are far too dismissive!"
His tone was full of resentment and a hint of hidden anger!
He admitted that Ye Tian was indeed a prodigy in both literature and medicine.
However, in the path of martial arts, one cannot achieve anything simply by talking!
He wanted to see what this arrogant brat had to rely on to dare to look down on him so much!
The atmosphere inside the bedchamber instantly became tense and hostile!
Li Yunrui and Lin Wan'er watched Ye Tian and Yan Xiaoyi nervously, fearing that they might clash because of this.
Ye Tian, however, remained calm and composed in the face of Yan Xiaoyi's provocative and angry gaze.
He smiled slightly and slowly began to speak:
"Commander Yan, there's a misunderstanding."
"Ye Tian doesn't look down on you."
"It's just that we have different paths, so we can't work together."
His words remained enigmatic.
This left everyone present even more puzzled.
Ye Tian's words, "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together," were like adding fuel to the fire, completely igniting the anger in Yan Xiaoyi's heart!
"What a fine example of 'those who walk different paths cannot make plans together'!"
Yan Xiaoyi suddenly stood up from the ground, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, staring intently at Ye Tian, and said in an icy voice, "I, Yan, am not very talented, but I would like to ask Young Master Ye for some pointers!"
"Let's see what makes Young Master Ye's 'Dao' so extraordinary!"
He was a dignified ninth-rank archer, renowned throughout the capital. How could he tolerate such contempt from a mere child!
Today, he will teach this arrogant brat what true martial arts are!
The atmosphere inside the bedchamber instantly became extremely tense!
Li Yunrui and Lin Wan'er were both terrified and quickly stepped forward to dissuade them.
"Commander Yan! Tian'er! Please stop!"
However, Ye Tian waved his hand, indicating that they didn't need to worry.
He looked at the furious Yan Xiaoyi, his face still bearing that calm and collected smile.
"Commander Yan, since you have such an interest, then Ye Tian will gladly oblige."
"However, fists and feet have no eyes, and swords are merciless. To avoid damaging our harmony, how about we start with archery, which you are best at?"
What?!
Upon hearing this, everyone present was once again stunned!
Ye Tian actually wants to have an archery contest with Yan Xiaoyi?!
Has he gone mad?!
Yan Xiaoyi is a ninth-rank archer! His archery skills are superb, he can hit a willow leaf from a hundred paces away without ever missing!
Throughout the entire Qing Kingdom, there are very few who can compare with him in archery skills!
As for Ye Tian, a mere thirteen-year-old boy, no matter how monstrous his talent, how could he possibly be a match for Yan Xiaoyi in archery?!
This is simply like throwing an egg against a rock, bringing shame upon oneself!
Li Yunrui and Lin Wan'er were so anxious they were almost in tears.
They all thought that Ye Tian had been so angered by Yan Xiaoyi that he had said such presumptuous things.
However, Yan Xiaoyi was so angry that he laughed instead of laughing after hearing Ye Tian's words!
"Good! Good! Good!"
He said "good" three times in a row, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain.
"Since Young Master Ye is in such high spirits, then I, Yan, will show you what true archery skills are!"
He wanted to see what face this arrogant brat would have left to utter those boastful words after he lost!
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The Princess's Residence, Back Garden.
The servants had already cleared the area from a distance, leaving only Ye Tian, Yan Xiaoyi, Li Yunrui, and Lin Wan'er.
Yan Xiaoyi took a specially made powerful bow and a quiver of sharp arrows from the servant.
He took a deep breath, and his eyes instantly became focused and sharp.
He drew his bow and nocked an arrow with fluid, effortless movements!
"call out!"
A sharp whistling sound rang out!
The arrow flew like a shooting star.
It shot directly toward a willow tree a hundred paces away!
"puff!"
A soft sound!
That sharp arrow, with incredible accuracy, pierced through a willow leaf swaying in the wind on the willow tree!
Moreover, it passed right through the center of the willow leaf!
Excellent archery!
Everyone present couldn't help but secretly admire him!
Even Ye Tian, who harbored resentment towards Yan Xiaoyi, had to admit that the guy's archery skills were indeed quite impressive.
Li Yunrui and Lin Wan'er watched with admiration, their confidence in Yan Xiaoyi growing even stronger.