"Of course, if I win, you must also grant me a request! We both have to swear not to go back on our word!"
There was an extremely arrogant confidence in her words.
A confidence that could disdain everything.
However, Geng Yuyue was not blindly confident.
Geng Yuyue did not simply know how to play the zither. Her equestrian skills were unmatched among the ladies in the capital, although still slightly inferior to Yun Yueyin.
With Yun Yueyin currently not in the capital, Geng Yuyue was arguably the best huntress among the ladies. Almost no one here could compare to her.
If Yun Shu were to hunt with a skilled hunter, perhaps Yun Yueyin might have lost.
But, coincidentally, Yun Shu was with Gu Zhiruo.
They had not seen Gu Zhiruo participate in a hunt for several years, which indicated she was also a novice.
As for Yun Shu.
Hahahaha!
She was even worse than a novice!
Yi Zixing frowned. "Second Miss Geng, today's hunt is a collective competition. Why are you suddenly causing trouble and wanting to compete with Second Miss Yun alone?"
He did not want Second Miss Yun to lose face in front of everyone.
"This matter has nothing to do with Young Master Yi. It is a bet between Second Miss Yun and me. It all depends on whether Second Miss Yun dares to accept!" Geng Yuyue narrowed her eyes, staring at Yun Shu.
No matter what, she had to win against Yun Shu today.
Let Yun Shu know that one failure meant nothing!
Yun Shu would never be able to compete with her!
She wanted to make Yi Zixing see clearly that Yun Shu was not as good as her!
Yun Shu lowered her gaze, a faint smile on her lips. "Alright."
"Second Miss Yun!" Gu Zhiruo exclaimed in shock.
"It's just a bet," Yun Shu said casually, without any of the seriousness of someone making a wager.
Seeing this, Geng Yuyue sneered. "It is indeed just a bet. I hope Second Miss Yun will not retreat at the last moment!"
Soon, she would make Yun Shu understand the consequences of losing!
Hunting was not as easy as it seemed!
Gu Zhiruo looked worried. "Second Miss Geng's archery and riding skills are very formidable."
"Yes, I can see that," Yun Shu nodded.
If she weren't so skilled, why would she be so confident in betting against her?
How boring!
Twice since returning to the capital, she had bet with someone, and both times with the same person.
If it weren't for the bet, she wouldn't have agreed at all.
Seeing Yun Shu's seemingly indifferent attitude, Gu Zhiruo suddenly had an unbelievable thought.
Could it be that Yun Shu had also learned archery and riding in the past few years?
Not far away.
Yan Qi and a few others were staring at Yun Shu with ill intentions.
"She actually dares to accept the challenge! How foolish!"
"She probably thinks archery and riding are simple, and that just like in the palace, she can win against Second Miss Geng. She doesn't even consider if she has the ability!" Li Yuexian bit her lip tightly, looking at Yun Shu's face with intense jealousy.
She also thought of Zhan Xiaoli, that oddball, who didn't like her, but inexplicably liked Yun Shu.
"Not only will she lose to Second Miss Geng today, but her reputation will also be ruined!" Yan Qi said in a deep voice.
She knew that what was happening today had been secretly arranged by Yun Yueyin.
In her letter, Yun Yueyin had said that she had failed once in the palace before, and this time she absolutely could not fail.
Those people were not ordinary individuals.
Fierce, highly skilled in martial arts, and accustomed to preying on women, no woman could escape their clutches.
Today, Yun Shu would be utterly ruined!
A moment later.
Yi Zixing approached Yun Shu once more.
He was much calmer this time than before.
Although Yi Zixing looked like a frail scholar, he was tall.
His slender figure was very elegant.
"Second Miss Yun, during the hunt later, please follow me. I am very familiar with these mountains."
Yun Shu smiled. "Thank you, but no need."
She accepted his kind offer.
Hearing this, Yi Zixing said no more.
Soon.
The hunt began.
Everyone mounted their horses and entered the forest.
Gu Zhiruo was indeed not proficient in archery and riding.
After a short while on horseback, she felt uncomfortable.
Yun Shu rode slowly with her.
The game in the forest had already scattered.
The two of them rode slowly in the back, making it impossible for them to hunt any prey.
Gu Zhiruo looked at Yun Shu's leisurely riding and blushed slightly. "It seems I'm holding you back."
"It's alright, there's still plenty of time, no need to rush," Yun Shu said indifferently, casually observing her surroundings.
It seemed this forest was frequently used for hunting, as there were very few prey animals.
After a while longer.
Gu Zhiruo suddenly spotted a small rabbit and shot an arrow.
However.
The rabbit ran too fast.
She failed.
"As expected, practicing at the last minute is useless. Besides, I would feel guilty taking the life of a small rabbit." Gu Zhiruo said with a smile.
Although she could ride, it was merely the ability to stay on the horse, let alone archery. Her archery skills were learned last night.
She had only come today to see Yun Shu.
Hearing this, Yun Shu's eyes moved slightly. She smiled and asked, "Do you like that little rabbit?"
"No, I just dislike killing," Gu Zhiruo replied.
Yun Shu smiled and put away a hidden weapon in her hand.
At this moment.
Suddenly, someone rode quickly towards them.
They arrived in front of Yun Shu. "Second Miss Yun!"
Yun Shu and Gu Zhiruo looked at the person who arrived.
It was a maid wearing the attire of the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion.
"Second Miss Yun, something has happened! Your maid ran into the forest just now and fell into a deep pit, breaking her leg. We are trying to rescue her! Please, Second Miss Yun, come with me quickly!"
"How could this happen?" Gu Zhiruo's eyebrows furrowed immediately.
Yun Shu raised her eyebrows coldly. "Are you sure it's my maid?"
"Of course, I'm sure!" the maid replied.
"Let's go," a hint of doubt flickered in Yun Shu's eyes.
Although Yu Le had been by her side earlier, Yu Le was very clever.
At a time like this, she wouldn't easily venture into a dangerous forest.
Therefore...
"Second Miss Yun, your bet with Second Miss Geng..." Gu Zhiruo reminded her softly.
Yun Shu's expression was indifferent, completely unconcerned, and she said in a light tone, "It's alright, we still have time. Aren't you here? You hunt first, and I'll find you later. Don't worry, that jade bracelet is also ours. It's the first gift I'm giving you."
Hearing this, the maid lowered her head and sneered inwardly.
The jade bracelet?
Second Miss Yun was thinking too much.
A moment later.
Yun Shu and the maid rode to a location.
Indeed, there was a large pit.
Several men were gathered around the pit.
Each of the men was burly.
The two dismounted.
"Second Miss Yun's maid is in that pit!" the maid pointed to the huge pit and said to Yun Shu.
Yun Shu's cold, beautiful eyes swept over the men.
Then she walked to the edge of the huge pit.
The men looked towards Yun Shu when they heard the sound.
Immediately, their eyes lit up.
Their eyes almost bulged out.
The maid suddenly said from behind Yun Shu, "You guys got lucky!"