As expected, the baguette tied to the arrowhead fell apart, and the fragrant powder spread all over Taoye's body. At the same time, there was a dull pain in his body.
"Sister Lu is worthy of being the sister of the mighty Marquis. I'm afraid not many men outside can match her archery skills!"
While Taoye endured the pain, the cheers of the ladies came from the pavilion.
When everyone saw that Lu Fang's first arrow hit someone, they all became interested. They didn't know whether it was due to a pre-arranged agreement or because Tao Ye was in the middle, the arrows were all aimed at her.
However, most of these noble ladies were holding bows for the first time, and their accuracy and strength were naturally insufficient. Even if Tao Ye was pushed forward by other maids, the arrows of these noble ladies would hardly land on her.
But Lu Fang's arrow never fell.
On the chest, abdomen, legs... except for the face and neck, within a quarter of an hour, Tao Ye's whole body was covered with arrows.
Lu Fang's arrows were powerful, and Tao Ye stood close again, falling on her body, causing a dull pain every time.
Taoye did not try to dodge, because even if she did, it would be in vain. The maids around her were obviously convinced. They looked like they were exclaiming and dodging the arrows shot from the pavilion, but in fact they trapped her.
Whoosh!
Another arrow was hit in the abdomen, which happened to coincide with the place where the previous arrow landed. Taoye bent down in pain.
Lu Fang's arrow still didn't stop, while Ming Yue, sitting in the pavilion, turned back and said something to the noble girl next to her, seemingly not seeing what happened below.
The arrow landed on the shoulder, right on the shoulder bone. Taoye was so painful that his eyes were dizzy.
"My maid has seen the princess!"
At this moment, a clear and elegant voice sounded from the side.
All the ladies in the pavilion stopped, and even Lu Fang lowered her bow.
"Thank you Miss San!"
A noble lady in the pavilion stood up and said hello with a smile.
"Get up! Miss Xie San has always been delicate and can only be raised in the house. Why are you here in the garden today!"
Qi Mingyue turned around and snorted coldly when she saw the visitor.
"My daughter just came back from school. She passed by here and heard that it was very lively, so she came in to take a look!"
"It turns out that the princess is having fun here, cough..."
Xie Yunrou said aside, covered her mouth with a handkerchief and coughed a few times.
Under the pavilion, the fragrant powder was scattered in the wind, and the smell was particularly strong and a bit choking.
"Look at your frail body, you'd better go back and take care of yourself as soon as possible!"
"Go back and let the queen know that you fainted here, and you will have to nag this princess for bullying you again!"
Qi Mingyue then mocked, but the ladies in the pavilion knew that the two of them were not dealing with each other, so they pretended not to hear.
Taifu Xie was the head of civil servants and a veteran of three dynasties. He had many disciples and had great influence among the officials in the court.
The fathers and brothers of these noble daughters were officials in the court, and it was indispensable for them to be supported by Taifu Xie.
But Qi Mingyue was the emperor's favorite princess and the prince's sister, so they couldn't afford to offend her.
"What's wrong with this maid? Why does she look so uncomfortable!"
Xie Yunrou was obviously used to Qi Mingyue's cynicism. She lightly covered her mouth and turned sideways, just in time to see Tao Ye, who was bent over in pain.
"My princess is taking them here to do some elegant and enjoyable things. Everyone is very happy, how can anyone feel uncomfortable?"
Qi Mingyue disliked Xie Yunrou very much and couldn't even maintain the kind look towards Tao Ye just now.
"Taoye, tell Miss Xie San, were you so happy just now?"
Hearing this name, Xie Yunrou put down the handkerchief unconsciously and followed Tao Ye.
Taking a closer look, the maid in front of her has delicate features and is dressed in a dim moxa-green skirt. Not only does it not cover up the beauty on her body, it also adds a bit of softness.
"The princess took the slave to have fun together, and the slave was very happy!"
While he was thinking, a weak but respectful voice came to his ears.
"Why did you stop? Let's continue. The fragrant arrows haven't been used up yet!"
Tao Ye's reaction was as she expected. Qi Mingyue stopped looking at Xie Yunrou and urged the noble girl in the pavilion with a smile.
"Xie Yunrou, are you here specifically to go against this princess today?"
Before the arrow in Lu Fang's hand was shot, Taoye, who barely straightened up, saw Miss Xie San in a floral skirt walking up to him, blocking most of her body.
Naturally, the noble girl in the pavilion did not dare to shoot arrows at Taifu Xie's granddaughter.
"Princess, it's not that I want to disturb your mood. It's just that this maid's expression is a bit off. If she continues, I'm afraid something will happen!"
Xie Yunrou's voice was still gentle and weak.
"Didn't you hear when I asked the princess just now? She said she was very happy. This is not a real arrow. What could happen?"
"Xie Yunrou, this princess is in a good mood today. I don't want to argue with you. Get out of here!"
Qi Mingyue stood up and walked to the pavilion. The princess was showing off her majesty.
"Princess, please calm down. I see that this maid has good looks and must be very popular with her master. If something goes wrong, wouldn't it hurt the harmony!"
A slight chill came over her hands, and Tao Ye's hands folded in front of her were held by Xie Yunrou.
Taoye raised her head and met a pair of pitying eyes.
"My slave, thank you Miss Xie for your concern. However, my slave is indeed fine. I was just hit by someone and lost my footing. There is no other discomfort!"
Taoye took a step back and avoided Xie Yunrou's hand.
There was a moment of astonishment in Xie Yunrou's eyes. Is this maid really so weak?
Could it be that he likes such a supple and boneless person?
"Xie Yunrou, you heard me, don't think that you are Taifu Xie's granddaughter and you want to get involved in everything you see!"
After hearing what Xie Yunrou said about Taoye's good looks and her master's love, Qi Mingyue felt a fire in her heart, but when she saw Xie Yunrou being rejected by Taoye, the fire subsided, especially when she saw Taoye looked submissive, feeling only proud of herself.
"Lu Fang, these arrows are all handed over to you, remember not to touch our Miss Xie San!"
There were only three fragrant arrows left on the square table. This was the reason why Taoye still refused Xie Yunrou despite the dull pain in many parts of her body. After enduring so much pain in the past, there was no need to annoy the princess in the end.
Of course, Taoye didn't believe that Miss Xie was really speaking for herself.
The maid from the Xie Mansion came to the courtyard yesterday and asked to see her by name. Even if Miss Xie didn't know her when she came, she has now confirmed her identity.
What he said just now seemed to be speaking for himself, but in fact it almost aroused the princess's anger.
She didn't know whether this person did it intentionally or unintentionally.
If he does it intentionally, he is a person with malicious intentions. If he does not do it intentionally, he is stupid.
She doesn't have so many lives, so she would be foolish to accompany these noble masters.
"Did you knock over the spice box? The smell is so strong?"
Just as Xie Yunrou was considering her words, a cheerful female voice came from behind the pavilion.
"My maid has seen the princess!"
