The Cold Door Hero

Summary

As September began, Bianjing was alive with archers preparing for the upcoming archery competition, an event eagerly anticipated by citizens despite not overshadowing the imperial examinations. The competition, primarily focused on mounted archery, saw betting houses releasing rankings based on previous performances. The top ten archers included mostly Imperial Army members, with Liao and Xixia also participating but not included in betting odds. Baoyanzhai, a cosmetics shop, thrived due to the popularity of its products, especially Yuzhi soap, and surpassed its competitors. Tie Zhu and others placed bets on Young Master, who was not highly ranked, but they supported him nonetheless. Meanwhile, Xu Ning provided Li Yan Qing with insights on mastering archery through practice, leading Li Yan Qing to experience a fleeting but significant sense of control over his shooting.

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