Other Study Palaces also had women participating in mounted archery, and soon Bai Ruozhu spotted Lin Hanlan, who had previously looked for Jiang Yichun. Lin Xufei was with her, and the two of them nodded and greeted Bai Ruozhu very friendly.
Because Lin Xufei had escorted and helped them all the way, Bai Ruozhu, Tu Ying, and Tu Bai all smiled politely at him and his sister.
The archery competition started quickly, and everyone drew lots to determine the order of shooting. They went up in groups of five, taking turns based on their assigned numbers.
As soon as Lin Hanlan drew her lot, she exclaimed, "Oh no, bad luck, first in line—that's so nerve-wracking!" She even pouted, looking extremely adorable.
Bai Ruozhu thought about how Lin Hanlan said she was raised as a boy, but felt that she seemed even more coquettish than Tu Ying, without much of a tomboyish demeanor.
Lin Xufei laughed softly, "You, nervous? Stop playing innocent here and get going."