Since Emperor Qiandi wanted to order a thorough investigation, the people below naturally did not dare to be the slightest slack, not only the camp was thoroughly inspected, but also within five miles of the camp, and no more poisonous snakes and other aggressive animals were found, which was considered a temporary stop.

Yan Xi didn't go back to the camp until midnight, Xiao Jiu had already woken up from a sleep, and after Yan Xi washed up and went to bed, Xiao Jiu asked, "But what did you find?"

"The poisonous snake was originally raised in Wolong Mountain, and someone used the smell of blood to lure the snake over. Yan Xi's tone was a little heavy, and said: "The soldiers who patrolled before have found the snake cave, the big pit for raising snakes is artificially dug and dug by man, and a layer of wire net is laid on it to prevent snakes from swimming out, the smell of blood in the pit is very strong, and snake keepers should usually use live animals to store these poisonous snakes." ”

Even Xiao Jiu, a vegetable snake without fangs, felt very scared, let alone poisonous snakes, especially this method of raising poisonous snakes, which made people feel creepy.

"Didn't catch the snake keeper?"

"The snake keeper is dead, he was bitten by a poisonous snake, and people have been asked to check the identity of the snake keeper, but they may not be able to find out anything. ”

Yan Xi did not have hope for this, before the autumn hunt, Wolong Mountain had been inspected many times, and there were people in and out on weekdays, but no one found that snake cave, not only because the place was hidden, but also because the owner of the snake breeder was very familiar with the terrain of Wolong Mountain and the scope of the soldiers' inspection.

"So you suspect it's the Fourth Prince?"

"At the moment, his suspicion is the greatest. Although Yan Xi said so, he didn't really let go of his suspicions about other people.

This kind of death without proof is very similar to the fourth prince, but Xiao Jiu still can't figure it out, even if there are no two of them, once so many snakes get close, the sound is not small, and someone will always find out.

And Emperor Qian's side is even more protected by so many people, the four princes want to kill Emperor Qian, or they want to use bitter meat tricks to block poisonous snakes for Emperor Qian, or is he just purely to vent his anger?

When the purpose is unknown, it can be difficult to identify who the suspect is.

Xiao Jiu thought for a while, and then asked: "Raising so many poisonous snakes, it can't be bred by yourself, it must be where you caught it, although the snake keeper is dead, but from this direction, you must be able to find out something." ”

"Xiao Jiu'er is so smart. Yan Xi's tone was marked with a clear smile.

Xiao Jiu couldn't help but roll her eyes, she knew when she heard Yan Xi's tone that this person had thought of it a long time ago, and now he was still laughing at her.

"Say no more, sleep. ”

Xiao Jiu snorted, closed his eyes and ignored Yan Xi.

Yan Xi smiled silently, touched Xiao Jiu's little face again, and didn't say anything more, his breathing gradually stabilized, and he fell asleep.

**

Because of the poisonous snake incident, after going out the next day, Xiao Jiu found that many people were a little sluggish, obviously not resting well, or were frightened, especially among the female dependents, the girls were not very bold, especially there were so many poisonous snakes, just after listening to a rough idea, they were frightened, and even several glanced at them from a distance, but they were scared sick, and they were sent back to the capital just after dawn.

Xiao Jiu was dressed in a riding costume, which was one of the few people who were not frightened, and even wandered around the camp with a little ease, which made many people grit their teeth with hatred.

Xiao Jiu was only frightened at the time, and soon lost his sense of fear, and now he can't even remember the appearance of a poisonous snake.

When it was almost noon, Emperor Qian led Yan Xi and a group of princes, and the Praetorian Guards into the mountains and forests to hunt, the scene was very huge, Xiao Jiu looked at it for a while, but he could only watch dryly.

Su Lan has been with Xiao Jiu for a long time, and now he understands her temperament, and knows that she is always useful and enthusiastic about things she is interested in, so she can't be idle, so she said in a low voice: "When the Holy Lord returns, you can go hunting." ”

Every year autumn hunting is like this, there are no rules, but when autumn hunting, there has always been a comparison of the amount of prey cherished, Emperor Qian, as the emperor of Great Chu, although he does not compete with his courtiers, but every year he has to do it, personally hunting some animals.

Xiao Jiu licked his lips and whispered to Su Lan's family: "I heard that there are deer in Wolong Mountain, do you eat venison?"

It is said that venison is a great supplement, and deer blood is a precious Chinese medicine, although Xiao Jiu feels that she and Yanxi don't need it, but her father Su Zhiyuan is middle-aged, so he has to make up for it.

In the past, the deer was naturally a protected animal, and could not be killed or eaten, but now there is no such concern, so Xiao Jiu is ready to move, it is said that the deer hunted in previous years are usually sent to the palace, but Emperor Qiandi will occasionally reward the ministers in the court.

"Do you want to eat venison?" Su Lan's face was a little weird, she looked at her daughter, and thought tangledly, the effect of venison, her daughter must be clear.

Knowing that Su Lan's family had already thought about it, Xiao Jiu nodded and said, "I want to eat it, I haven't eaten venison yet." ”

Xiao Jiu is also a carnivore now, and he is naturally full of expectations and desires for meat that he has not eaten, regardless of what effect it has.

Seeing Xiao Jiu's expression as usual, Su Lanshi also suspected that he was thinking too much, so he smiled and said, "Then let your brothers look for it, there are many deer in the mountains, but it is more difficult to hunt." ”

Su Lan didn't know Xiao Jiu's ability, and was worried that she wouldn't be able to hunt deer by herself, so she thought about asking her sons to help together, so that her daughter could also catch the deer herself.

"Okay. ”

Xiao Jiu didn't refuse, with the brothers here, it was just right to cover for her.

Emperor Qian, who had stayed in the mountains and forests for two hours, returned, and the horses of the Praetorian Guards carried a lot of prey and harvested a lot.

Xiao Jiu's eyes were hot, and he hurriedly went back to the tent to get the sunset bow, and instructed Furong to put the horse on the horse, load the arrow basket, and then carry the bow on his back and lead the horse to find Yanxi.

The Praetorian Guards tapped their prey in the open space, the princes who had just gone hunting with Emperor Qiandi sat on the side to rest, Yan Xi also sat with Emperor Qian, and the two were still talking about something, Xiao Jiu's arrival made many people look sideways.

Emperor Qian was wearing a suit of armor, and there was still a bit of murderous aura on his body, Xiao Jiu felt curious and looked at it twice, and then obediently walked to Yan Xi and stood up, and saluted Emperor Qiandi in the appearance of a man, "Greetings to the emperor." ”

Emperor Qian glanced at Yanxi and saw that his gaze was much softer, so he smiled and said, "You are dressed like this, you are really very similar to your starling brother." ”

"......" Xiao Jiu thought secretly, Su Cicai didn't like others to call him starling.

"The portrait I had with my brother, once upon a time in Licheng, there were still people who recognized my brother as me!" Xiao Jiu was so happy that he forgot the rules and took one bite at a time, which made many people secretly watch jokes.

I never thought that Emperor Qian didn't care about it at all, but asked with a smile: "Oh, you are so different in size, and some people can admit their mistakes?"