Chapter 149: Beautiful and Heroic

Leng Yu Yan seemingly didn't hear the murmurings of the crowd as she picked up a bow, gave the bowstring a tug, and feeling satisfied, she chose that one.

The chatter from the spectators' stand grew louder at the sight.

Even the Emperor couldn't help but say to the Empress Dowager and Consort Xian, "The girl from the Leng Family has it tough."

The Empress Dowager nodded, "Competing against men, the odds of victory are slim. It's commendable that she's made it onto the platform."

Consort Xian, covering her smirk with a handkerchief, softened her tone and said, "Why hasn't the Crown Prince come?"

The Emperor retorted, "What's the use if he came? He can't see anyway."

"Emperor, what I meant was that if the Crown Prince were here, the future Crown Princess would have more confidence. Being a woman myself, I naturally hope she secures a good ranking."