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Chapter 334 Tossing Pots
"Sisters, this time we are going to play the pot-tossing game. The first three winners will have a prize, and the last three losers will be punished to write a poem. Everyone, do you have any objections? If not, then let's get started."
Hu Yingxue looked around and then looked at Xiaocao'er and said, with that expression, if someone didn't know her, they would think she was the host of the party.
Xiao Cao rolled her eyes in her heart. Seeing her like this, she was just jealous of herself. She had never played the game of throwing pots, but as a qualified soldier, she was proficient in shooting and archery. How could she be afraid of a small game of throwing pots?
Tou Hu is a throwing game played by scholars and officials at banquets in ancient China. It is also a form of etiquette. It also reflects that it can exercise people's concentration and hand-eye coordination to a certain extent, while also enhancing social interaction and communication.
The pot used in the game is usually a long-necked container with a narrow mouth and a large belly. The arrow is a special arrow made specifically for the game, which is shorter than ordinary arrows and has no arrowhead.
The rules of throwing pots vary, usually with a certain distance requirement, and participants throw in turn. There are also many etiquette and details in the process of throwing pots, such as guests can only participate after being invited by the host, and they must abide by the corresponding etiquette and order.
Since Hu Yingxue said so, and no one else said they would not participate, Miss Liu assumed that everyone would participate, and hurriedly asked someone to bring out two more pitching pots. There were so many people, and if there was only one pitching pot, how long would it take to get a result?
Finally, the competition is divided into three groups. The top two in each group will compete for the top three, and the final three will be selected based on the scores.
In the past, when we played this game, only the winner would get a prize, but this time there were rewards and penalties, and the last three had to write a poem, so everyone was very serious. Not everyone wanted to be in the top three, but no one wanted to be in the last three.
If it were the same as in the past, losing would be no big deal, but this time, I have to compete for ranking, and I will not only lose my own face, but also the face of my family.
Xiao Cao'er was not worried at all. Although she couldn't say that she could get into the top three, she would definitely not be among the last three.
In order to be fair, everyone drew lots to form groups. Lu Linger formed a group with the young ladies from the Tang and Su families, Hu Yingxue and Wang Shuyao formed a group, and Xiao Caoer was grouped with the others.
Each person has ten arrows, and whoever throws the most arrows wins.
Xiaocao asked everyone to throw first, saying that she had never played the game before. She watched and learned from the side and was the last one to throw.
These young ladies must have played a lot in their daily lives. Several of them shot seven or eight arrows. Hu Yingxue was the best, shooting nine arrows. With such ability, it’s no wonder that she is so arrogant.
Lu Linger and Su Yuwei, the young lady of the Su family, who invested the most in their group, also entered the finals. Now Xiao Cao'er is the only one who has not finished investing.
Hu Yingxue looked at Xiao Cao'er with mockery in her eyes, and said with a smile: "Sister Yang, you just said you have never played the game of pitching pots. You don't have to throw the pots and just admit defeat. Anyway, the last three will write a poem, and you are not the only one. There are people to accompany you. It's not shameful."
You, a country girl, dare to wear such gorgeous clothes like us! Humph, you really don't know how high the heaven is and how deep the earth is. Today I must make you understand that the capital is not a place where anyone can be so ostentatious and steal the show!
"Thank you for your kindness, Sister Hu. However, since everyone can participate in this competition, how can we give up and admit defeat before it even starts?" She said confidently, raising her head slightly.
"Sister Hu just said that there is no shame in losing, so why don't I give it my all? Who knows, I might be the winner in the end!"
Hearing this, Wang Shuyao on the side was full of contempt and disdain, and sneered: "Haha, you are still dreaming of winning? In my opinion, if you can hit four arrows, it will be quite good!"
However, facing the ridicule and doubts of others, Xiao Cao'er didn't care at all. She calmly reached out and picked up a feather arrow, gently rubbed the sharp arrowhead with her fingers, and asked slowly: "What if I hit more than just four arrows?"
At this time, Hu Yingxue, who was standing next to her, saw this situation, raised her lips slightly, took off a delicate hairpin from her head with a smile, and said, "It seems that Miss Yang is very confident! If you can really surpass four arrows, then this hairpin of mine will be your reward."
When everyone looked closely, they saw that the hairpin was exquisitely crafted and made of high-quality materials, and was obviously of great value.
"Since Sister Hu has high hopes for me, I must do my best to live up to her expectations." After Xiao Cao'er said this, she aimed the arrow in her hand and threw it out.