Female Supremacy and Rise to Power: Lin Shu's Imperial Examination Adventures

On Xu Jingyun's side.

The Northern Wilderness envoy beside her calmly put away the bone whistle, then burst into laughter, nocked an arrow, and arrogantly said:

"Victory is assured for the Northern Wilderness!"

The words had barely left his lips when a cold, sharp female voice rang out:

"Really?"

The one who spoke was Lin Shu. She rode up, gripping the reins tightly with one hand, and bent down to pick up the arrows that had fallen to the ground. The bow had been broken by the horse's hooves and was now useless.

The envoy from the northern wilderness hesitated for a moment, then sneered:

"Without a bow, do you really think you can throw an arrow with just your hands? Such a distance is difficult for even a weak person to reach with the help of a bow, let alone you... Haha! Don't be delusional..."

After saying that, she shot the arrow in her hand.

Seeing that Xu Jingyun's hands were bleeding profusely from the reins and that she was clearly struggling to support herself, Lin Shu nimbly leaped up and sat steadily behind her.

With her left hand, she reached in front of the horse and pulled hard on the reins. The horse's forelegs rose high, almost perpendicular to the ground, before it suddenly fell back down. Using the momentum of the fall, Lin Shu threw the arrow in her right hand...

Everyone present held their breath and stared intently at the arrow.

"Click..." The entire audience was shocked.

The arrow that Lin Shu threw flew like lightning towards the arrow shot by the Northern Wilderness envoy, and actually broke it in two.

Ling Huanan's eyes suddenly sharpened. She hadn't sensed anything wrong just now; the pressure around the Northern Wilderness envoy's arrows and the sparrows was indeed unusual...

Naoribu, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed in astonishment, never expecting this person to be so strong. However, he quickly relaxed, thinking that the Northern Wilderness wouldn't lose after all.

"Tsk! So what if it's broken? It's still one less arrow than my Northern Wilderness. If you're so capable, why don't you shoot a sparrow instead..."

Before she could finish speaking, she noticed that everyone on the platform was looking at her with complicated expressions.

Seemingly realizing something, he quickly turned back to look at Lin Shu. He saw Lin Shu's white arrow, with the last three sparrows pierced through it, rapidly descending. Nao Ri's face was filled with disbelief as he shook his head.

"No...this is impossible! How could a human have such power..."

The horses beneath Lin Shu and Xu Jingyun had been tamed and were now listlessly carrying the two of them toward the high platform.

Whether she was frightened or for some other reason, Xu Jingyun was leaning weakly against Lin Shu's chest, her face pale and slightly flushed.

Upon reaching the group, Lin Shu quickly dismounted. Although they were both women, Xu Jingyun had previously seemed to have ill intentions towards her, so it was best to keep her distance!

The minor official who had been picking up sparrows returned and reported loudly:

"Eleven were hit by white arrows, and nine by black arrows."

Feng Han stood up and laughed loudly: "Haha! Good! Good!"

Naoribu, who was standing to the side, suddenly stood up, pointed at Lin Shu, and said in a shrill voice:

"Tell me, what kind of sorcery did you use? How can human strength compare to that of a bow and arrow..."

"Tsk! Does that mean that defeating your Northern Wilderness means using sorcery?" The speaker's tone was extremely displeased. No one had expected that this mysterious Regent of Southern Li would actually speak up for Lin Shu.

Feng Han echoed, "Indeed, the Crown Princess of the Northern Wilderness should refrain from making unreasonable demands."

“I wasn’t wrong. How could a normal person have such strength? Especially when it’s directed at the air…”

It seems that Nauribu is determined to pin this crime on Lin Shu today.

"Presumably Lin Shu used the momentum of the horse's fall when it went mad. As everyone knows, a horse weighs a thousand pounds, so how can a two-stone bow compare to it..." Xu Jingyun, who had come to her senses, also spoke up.

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Lin Shu raised an eyebrow slightly and replied, "That's right."

Sorcery? She did indeed use ice-based powers to control the speed of the arrows and sparrows shot from the Northern Wilderness. However, this could not possibly be exposed, which is why she threw the horse just as it was falling.

"Haha! Excellent! To have such composure in a critical moment, showing both courage and wisdom, I have indeed not misjudged you!" Feng Han said with satisfaction.

"Then in this grand competition of the four nations, my Phoenix Cry Kingdom will..."

"Wait a minute. Even if she didn't use any magic, this is a competition of archery on horseback, and she didn't even use a bow. Her score should be invalidated," Nauribu insisted.

Lin Shu was speechless, and asked in return, "May I ask the envoy from the Northern Wilderness, how is the outcome of the archery contest determined?"

Nauribu, with an expression that seemed to say, "Whoever shoots the most sparrows wins..."

Looking at Lin Shu's ambiguous smile, Naoribu finally came to his senses and said angrily, "How dare you make fun of me?"

Feng Han had lost patience with the Northern Wilderness at this moment, and her tone became serious: "On the archery field, everyone relies on their own abilities. Has the First Princess forgotten?"

Naoribu was speechless. These were the words he had spoken earlier when the Northern Wilderness used the Bone Whistle to keep time, and in the end, he had to give up.

However, the next match is crucial, and we'll see who emerges victorious! If she can capture Shuomen Pass, not only will she have lost the Four Kingdoms Tournament, but she will also be worthy of the title of Crown Princess of the Northern Wilderness!

Thinking of this, Nauribu urged:

"Now that the grand competition is over, shall we begin the martial arts contest? This princess is still waiting to hand over power to the Prince of Dingbei..."

"To show our respect for your Phoenix Cry Kingdom, we, the Northern Wilderness, have sent our first warrior, Alexi, to the field!"

After a brief pause, he pointed at Lin Shu, his expression grave, and said, "You can go for Fengming. It's not that our Northern Wilderness warriors, Alexi, are easily defeated; I'm sure they won't refuse!"

Feng Han turned to look at the unwavering Ling Huanan, thinking that things had come to this point anyway, and since she was this ice block's daughter, she closed her eyes and said in a deep voice:

"Then let's get started!"

As the two stood on the arena, Feng Han felt uneasy. Lin Shu looked like a small, immature child in front of Alexi, and probably couldn't even withstand a single punch from her!

Moreover, that Alexi was utterly lacking in martial ethics. Before she could even announce the start, she charged at Lin Shu, her fist, as large as a sandbag, aimed straight at Lin Shu's face. Lin Shu seemed startled and stood frozen in place...

Everyone in Fengming couldn't help but worry about him.

But in Lin Shu's eyes, the man in front of her moved slowly. She didn't move because she saw his fat and greasy hands and really didn't know where to start...

Before she could react, she had already gripped the man's wrist with her right hand, twisted it backward with force, turned to the side and went behind him, and kicked him hard in the back of the knee with her right foot.

With a loud bang, the "warrior" named Alexi lost his balance and crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. The entire arena shook violently as if the earth itself were trembling.

"Ah...ah...my hand, my hand!" Hearing the screams of the person on the ground, everyone was shocked to realize that Alexi's hand was still in Lin Shu's hand, but it was twisted like a pretzel.

Lin Shu then let go, her face showing disgust, and took out a handkerchief to vigorously wipe her right hand fingers.

A moment of silence fell, then the entire room erupted in uproar:

"This is the number one warrior of the Northern Wilderness? He's truly pathetic!"

"Could this title of 'First Warrior' be self-proclaimed?"

"Perhaps the Northern Wilderness is willing to cut off its own arm just to let us have our way! Hahahaha!"

"..."

Feng Yu was so excited that he could barely speak. He tightly hugged Xiao Junhou's hand and stammered, "Father, Father, Lin Shu is so amazing! I want to marry her, I want to marry... mmm..."

Empress Xiao felt the mocking gazes around her and hurriedly covered Feng Yu's mouth. Her usually calm and gentle face couldn't help but feel embarrassed and embarrassed for this brat.

Naoribu slid off his seat and fell to the ground, thinking to himself: It's over. Not only did I lose the competition, but I also ceded a city. If I return to the Northern Wilderness, the Queen Mother will definitely not let me off easily... I wonder if it's too late to back out now!

Looking at Naoribu's expression and then at Xu Jingyun, who was staring at Lin Shu with infatuation, Nangong Jin couldn't help but want to facepalm.

However, he thought to himself: From this day forward, the Phoenix Kingdom is likely to rise to power. Ling Huanan is still alive, and now Lin Shu has appeared...

Feng Han ignored everyone's thoughts, called out to Naoribu who was about to leave, her face a half-smile, like a smiling tiger, and said:

"Where is the Crown Princess of the Northern Wilderness heading? Your 'Number One Warrior' is still lying on the arena!"

"Hehe! This princess has an urgent need to relieve herself!" Naoribu said, her face flushed, trying to remain calm as she lied.

"Oh? If that's the case, then hurry up and go!" Just as Naoribu was about to reach the door, Feng Han called out again:

"In a few days, I will send people to escort the envoys from the Northern Wilderness back home, and on the way, take over the 'Snowhoof City' of my Phoenix Cry Kingdom!"

Nauribu stumbled and, without daring to delay, fled in panic.

Feng Han also stood up and offered a few words of encouragement to everyone, then said:

"It is getting late today. Tomorrow I will reward those who have contributed!"

Afterwards, everyone dispersed.

As Lin Shu came out, she was blocked by a woman in armor who pointed to the carriage road behind her:

"Miss Lin, my master invites you."

Lin Shu paused, looked up, and saw a large "Ling" character hanging on the carriage. Without a doubt, this person must be Ling Huanan's personal guard.

But thinking about it, she realized she had nothing to say to the other person, so she coldly refused.

"I'm sorry, something came up at home. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for you!"

Just as Lin Shu was about to step aside, the carriage curtain was gently lifted, and a cold voice came from inside the carriage window:

"Come up."

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