Yi Fang and Liu Heng practiced in the hunting ground for an afternoon, and when they returned to the palace, they were very tired, so they went to bed early. It's just that Yifang is still very concerned about seeing Wen Jiayi in the hunting ground, and always feels that she is not simply familiar with the environment when she goes there. But no matter how much I thought about it, I couldn't think of a reason, so I fell asleep thinking wildly.

When I woke up, it was already dawn, and now I was hunting, so I didn't have to dress up too grandly, so Yifang asked Teng Ling to comb the simplest bun and put on a pure white riding costume.

It was with some excitement that I came to the hunting grounds, where many people had already gathered. It seems that the hunt in Muzhou is indeed a grand event, even if Yifang is not too late, compared to everyone, it seems a little late.

Outside the hunting ground, there were horses lined up neatly, and they were as energetic as the teenagers not far away, and after a while, a eunuch gave an order, and galloped out like a galloping thunderbolt. The ministers and ladies next to them were all in different fields, but in any case, the theme of the day revolved around hunting.

Yifang stood quietly for a while, then looked at Liu Heng's fresh clothes and angry horses, and was surrounded by everyone and rushed over. His appearance of the stars holding the moon is rare to see in Yifang, but at this time, he is worthy of being the acting king who heard everyone's praise in Chang'an, and such a posture is also rare.

"Tengling, have you brought the kite?" Yifang felt that his heart was beating a little too fast, so he turned his head to distract himself.

"Beauty, you've asked several times along the way, and you've already made preparations."

"That's fine."

When he turned his head again, he had already bowed down in front of him, and Yifang also knelt down with everyone to salute. Liu Heng's gaze swept over her, and then helped the first few old ministers up. According to the old rules, after saying all the things that should be said, a eunuch stepped forward and announced the beginning of the hunt.

The first three days of the Muzhou Hunt were reserved for the ministers, and there were also some competitions between the courtiers, most of whom were young and able-bodied. The old courtiers rode around and watched, occasionally interested, and only then shot a prey or two with arrows.

Now that the hunting ground has been opened, many courtiers have rushed in, Liu Heng stayed outside and talked a few more words to the ladies before slowly turning the direction and entering the hunting ground. Yifang rode around the outside on horseback, and waited until everyone had almost dispersed, and then slowly went in, riding his horse to find the place he had chosen yesterday.

It's an open place, and the trees are sparse, so it's hard for prey to hide, so few people come here. It's windy today, so it's a good day to fly a kite.

Yifang came over with Tengling, but Zili stayed in the palace. Teng Ling's martial arts are not to mention, he can even ride a horse, Zi Li is relieved to let Teng Ling follow.

"Beauty, are we flying kites right here?" Tengling looked at the place before and after, and although there were a few trees that were an eyesore, it was possible to be careful not to let the kite hang on the branches.

Thinking like this, she was about to turn back to get the kite, but she saw the horse of Yifang take two steps forward, and suddenly an arrow came from the forest. The arrow seemed to have exhausted its strength, and the speed was very fast, and before Yifang could react, the horse's leg was scraped.

There was a neighing of horses, and even the hooves of the front horses were raised high, and Yifang reached out to pull the reins, but she was a step too late, and her hand fell off before it could touch the rope. A large pile of fallen leaves gathered on the ground, and although the fall was not so hard that it was not injured, the pain still spread on the body.

"Beauty!" Teng Ling hurriedly looked over here, but saw Liu Heng riding a horse running towards this side from a distance, and hurriedly went back to put away the kite first.

"Yifang, are you alright?" Liu Heng was followed by Wu Ping, a eunuch, and a few guards scattered around.

He leaped off his horse and went to Yifang to check her legs, but it was fine.

Needless to say, those guards had already chased back the galloping horses. This horse is the one that Yifang has been riding often in training these days, and he is already very familiar with her, and if it weren't for the sudden shooting of the arrow, it would never have knocked her to the ground.

"Wu Ping, what's the matter with this horse? Why do you suddenly go berserk? Liu Heng suspected that someone had done something on the horse.

But Wu Ping shook his head: "Your Majesty, there is no problem with this horse, and the slave suddenly goes crazy for some reason!" ”

"Your Majesty, the slave and maid have seen it." After Teng Ling put away the kite, he hurried over.

"What do you see?" Liu Heng was moving his gaze to Tengling.

"Just now our beautiful woman was riding on the horse, and an arrow came from that side, which grazed the horse's leg, so the horse was frightened." Tengling recalled the direction in which the arrow had come and pointed to the slightly denser side of the trees. The trees there are much thicker than here, and it really looks like a place where people can hide.

Liu Heng glanced over there a few times, raised his hand and ordered, "Wu Ping, take a few people over there to have a look." ”

"No."

Looking to the other side in the direction Tengling said, there was an arrow stuck in a tree, which should be the culprit who frightened the horse.

Liu Heng handed over the Yifang to Teng Ling to support, and he went over there to take down the arrow.

There is nothing special about this arrow, it is made for the hunting of Muzhou, although it is only for the participants of the hunt, but there are many people, and it is impossible to tell who did it for a while. However, judging by the depth of the arrow into the tree, this person's strength should not be very great.

"Your Majesty, the servants have taken people over there to see it, and there are indeed some footprints left on the ground. The guards are already surveying the shape and size of the footprints, and the results should be available soon. ”

Liu Heng nodded, and took the arrow to Yifang's side: "The dark arrow is difficult to prevent, you are in danger alone, so let's follow this king!" ”

"The king wants to hunt with his ministers, and it is not appropriate for a concubine to follow along." Yi Fang was thinking about the kite that had not yet had time to be released, and said that he couldn't stay with Liu Heng all the time.

"Then the king will arrange a few guards to follow you, and if you encounter any more danger, you can also protect you well."

Yifang still shook his head: "Fang Cai's arrow may have just been injured by mistake, not intentionally, the other sisters have no guards around to protect them, how can the concubine be so delicate?" ”

"After all, you have just learned to ride a horse, and this king is really a little worried."

Yifang saw that he intended to send someone to follow him, and knew that this kite would not be able to be released today, even if he was unwilling, he could only release this matter first.

"If the king is really worried, let the concubine go back to rest!" Yifang thought for a while, and then said, "After a few days, the king has free time, and then accompany the concubine out to practice riding and shooting?" ”

"It's okay, you've just been frightened, you should have a good rest." Liu Heng turned to Teng Ling and instructed, "Take good care of your beauty, don't let her be frightened again." ”

"No."

Before Yifang left, the guards who had surveyed the footprints returned, and she simply listened to what they had to say. The arrow came from inexplicably, and I don't know if someone missed it, or if it was done on purpose, it's always good to get more clues.

"Tell the king, those footprints are all from the same person, and the style of the boots is also the uniform style of Muzhou's hunt, only the size looks smaller. Other than that, there is no other clue. ”

"Does it seem that someone was injured by mistake?" Liu Heng still didn't believe it.

"It's not necessarily a mistake." One of the guards analyzed, "Your Majesty, those footprints are very messy, and they come and go many times, and the footprints are all towards the place where we are standing now. Just looking at these footprints, it feels like you're looking for the best angle to shoot an arrow. ”

"You're saying that the man has been hiding behind a tree, just trying to hurt Sumei?" Liu Heng's brows furrowed.

The guard continued: "Besides, most of the people who enter the hunting grounds to participate in the hunting are on horseback, and even if they are to leave a mark, it should be a horseshoe print, and behind those trees are human footprints. This would indicate that the man was not riding a horse, and that it was already some distance from the entrance to the hunting ground, and that it was difficult to reach it in a short time without riding. But the man was walking on two feet, and his subordinates boldly guessed that in order to secretly hurt Su Meiren, he could only tie the horse elsewhere and come here on foot, otherwise the sound of the horse's hooves would be heard by the beauty, and he would definitely be on guard. ”

"What you said makes a lot of sense, it seems that this man is still prepared." Liu Heng set his eyes on Yifang, "You may guess who is trying to harm you?" ”

"The king has never made enemies with others, and in this hunting ground, there are many princes and ministers in the court, and then the concubines and palace people in the harem, the concubines really can't think of any reason for them to harm the concubine!" Yifang actually thought of a person in his heart, but if he said it directly, according to Liu Heng's suspicious temperament, he would inevitably think that there was discord between the harem concubines.

"This king can't think of anyone who would want to harm you for a while." Liu Heng beckoned to the guard who had just spoken, "You have analyzed it well, this matter will be handed over to you by the king to investigate, be sure to find out this person to the king." Whether intentionally or unintentionally, we must figure out what is going on, and nothing bad can happen in this Muzhou hunt. ”

"No." The guard bowed his hand, "Your subordinates will do their best." ”

"You're the best of the guards, what's your name?" Liu Heng seemed to feel that this person was a usable talent.

The guard looked flattered, and hurriedly replied: "Back to the king, my subordinate Wu Xiangyuan is willing to serve the king." ”

"Well, if the matter is done, this king will promise you a bright future." After Liu Heng finished speaking, he turned to all the guards present, "You are the same, you are all doing your errands well, and this king will never treat you badly." ”

"No, all the subordinates are sent by the king."