"Bang." Another gunshot rang out. This time, however, it didn't startle any birds. Because of the last time. The birds in this neighborhood have long been scared away.

And this sound. Everyone who gave up Zhang Fan once again fell into helplessness. Especially Zhu Yijun. Zhang Fan doesn't care anymore. It's just a few times. He knew that he had already lost face. Only now he's here. If you turn around and leave. I'm afraid it will make people laugh out of their big teeth. So. He simply readjusted his mentality. Let yourself look like you don't care about anything. Anyway, except for Zhu Yijun, there was no exception. There are no other ministers. I can stand it up. It's just that with every gunshot of Joanna. Zhang Fan's heart tightened a lot.

It didn't take long. Then they heard the sound of horses' hoofs. Follow the prestige. In the meantime Joanna was happily riding over. But the bright spot wasn't her. It's about the prey she's carrying. It's been dead all along. The rabbit that Joanna grabbed by the ear and held in her hand.

"Your Majesty. My lord. Look. "Come to the two of them. Joanna also offered a treasure. deliberately shook the prey in his hand in front of the two. Said. "I hit another one."

The two looked at Joanna with a happy look. That's even more unspeakable. And what she said. It's not "I hit one". It's "I've hit another one". That meant it wasn't her first prey.

And Joanna's words just fell. There were footsteps over there. The crowd turned their heads to look. I saw only one person. Dragging. That's right. It's dragging. Because there are so many prey. The man dragged a lot of things after him. Everyone looked at it. There were also two hares among them. A pheasant. Even. There is also a fragrant roe deer. This fragrant roe deer is so rare. to a lot in the north. There are a few in Hebei. There are even fewer in the vicinity of the capital. The taste is superb. But he didn't expect to be caught by Joanna.

This time. Zhang Fan didn't know what kind of expression to use now. And Zhu Yijun. You don't even have to look at it. The face must not be good.

"This ...... Hehe...... "Zhu Yijun is very embarrassed. But he still spoke. "Miss Joanna...... That's really good marksmanship. Teacher. Blessed are you. When he said the latter. Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Fan and said. It's just that the expression is so wrong.

Apparently. Joanna doesn't understand these atmospheres and subtleties. I don't know how to speak. And Zhang Fan is thinking about how to deal with it. But suddenly I saw Joanna and had to speak. Immediately said: "Joanna." You give him your prey. Go over there and wait for me. I have something to say to Your Majesty. I'll look for you later. Don't go far. ”

"Oh." Joanna didn't know Zhang Fan's thoughts. thought he had something important to discuss with Zhu Yijun. He beat the horse and left. When they came to a short distance, they stopped.

"Your Majesty. Weichen ......" Zhang Fan looked at Zhu Yijun. It seems to be trying to say something. But he couldn't speak. "Wechen really wants to say that there is no way to discipline. But now it seems. That's not the right thing to say. ”

And Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Fan. Didn't speak. It took a while before he let out a long sigh. Said: "Teacher." I don't mean to blame. It's just that I have some advice for the teacher. ”

"Your Majesty, please. Wechen listened attentively. ”

"This ......" Zhu Yijun looked at Joanna in the distance. But he stopped. looked at Zhang Fan again before he spoke. "I'm not to blame anything. And even if it's hunting with a gun. I also allowed it. To blame. I can only blame myself. "Speaking of which. Zhu Yijun stopped. The expression doesn't look very good.

Hunting with a gun is nothing. In the end, this is nothing more than a matter of habit. The people of the Ming Dynasty were accustomed to hunting with bows and arrows. Then use a bow and arrow. And Joanna is European. Only muskets will be used. Then you can only use muskets. There's nothing to be stubborn about.

Merely. When Zhu Yijun made this decision at that time. Didn't think about it that much. In his opinion. Joanna has good marksmanship. It is natural to hunt with muskets. And do it. can also reflect his own strength as an emperor. It's not just because the other person is a woman. More importantly, the Ming Empire can accommodate all things. It doesn't have to be a matter of one's own country.

But from a few days in the morning. Joanna's first gunshot rang out. Zhu Yijun regretted it. It's not because Joanna is a god of marksmanship. It didn't take long to hit a lot of prey, but Zhu Yijun didn't get anything. The main thing is: The gunfire was too loud. In addition, these animals in the wild are extremely sensitive. The slightest movement is a fast run. Not to mention such a loud gunshot.

In fact. This is really not Zhu Yijun making excuses for himself. There are several times. Zhu Yijun saw prey in front of his eyes. There was even one time. Also a hare. It can be said that it is so close to Zhu Yijun that it can't be closer. But the result. Just as Zhu Yijun took a bow and aimed. His right hand was about to let go of the arrow and shoot the arrow. It turned out to be another gunshot. The rabbit was immediately startled. Jumped and ran away. Let Zhu Yijun shoot in the air.

If it had been someone else. It must be extremely annoying. But Zhu Yijun is even better. In fact, he couldn't get annoyed anymore. In addition to helplessness, there is only helplessness left. The main reason is. He understood that he had caused all of this on his own. He couldn't say anything.

But now. Zhang Fan also knows. I can't say it myself. Let Joanna go and wait for him. He said to Zhu Yijun, "Your Majesty." Joanna has been here ever since. has been living in Weichen's house. Rarely go out. Now, taking the opportunity of His Majesty's autumn hunting, he finally came out. It's a beautiful place. Wechen wanted to take her on a tour. Please also ask Your Majesty to ...... "Obviously this is not the case. But even everyone present understood why. But it still has to be said.

For Zhang Fan's proposal. Zhu Yijun was naturally how happy he was: "Hmm." So much better. After all, they are still guests. Teacher, go and accompany. But don't slack off. ”

"Yes. Wechen understood. Zhang Fan said. Please also ask Your Majesty to forgive Weichen for missing his company. Zhang Fan finished speaking. But he didn't go to Joanna right away. Instead, he rode his horse to the back of Zhu Yijun. came to the side of Zheng Chengxian, who accompanied him.

This time. It was the 1,000 rear troops led by Zheng Chengxian who were responsible for guarding Zhu Yijun's autumn hunt. Although he is the main general. But this is defense after all. Besides, it doesn't seem like anyone is going to come here. So. Now he is by Zhu Yijun's side. At your disposal. Anyway, if there is any emergency. Someone is bound to report it.

And. This time Zhu Yijun came to hunt. also brought his daughter Yu'er. Originally. After Yu'er entered the palace. Jung Seung-hun barely had a chance to meet her. Father and daughter could only communicate by letter. Now is the time to meet. Naturally, he was even happier.

"Lord Zheng. Zhang has something to say to you. Zhang Fan came to Zheng Chengxian's side. Whisper to him.

Zheng Chengxian also thought that Zhang Fan had something more intelligent to tell him. Hurriedly nodded. The horse was much closer to Zhang Fan: "What do you have to say?" Just say. ”

"Your Majesty's safety. Lord Zheng must be vigilant. I don't think Zhang needs to say anything more. Zhang Fan said this matter first.

"Lord Zhang, please rest assured." When Zheng Chengxian heard this, it was this matter. Naturally, he patted his chest. Said. "Your Majesty's safety is the number one priority. What's more, Xia Guan didn't come to hunt this time. The purpose is to protect His Majesty. Not to mention what anyone dares to do. Even if no one is here. The lower officials will not be negligent in the slightest. Don't worry, adults. ”

Zhang Fan heard him say this. The face looked happy. I frowned a little in my heart. If Zheng Chengxian is derelict in his duties, it would be fine. But if he really is so dedicated. Then things are a little bit less easy to do.

"Alas. Master Zheng's thoughts. Zhang understood. Zhang Fan said. That's it. What a place is this. Although it is a suburb of Beijing. But it's also the capital. It is also at the feet of the Son of Heaven. Categorically, no one will come to commit murder. Master Zheng doesn't need to be too harsh on his subordinates. After all, the Fifth Army is usually hard. Zhang also heard about it. Now I finally have a chance. So is Lord Zheng. Don't be too demanding. Rest assured. I've already asked my Jinyi guards to investigate here. No one. It's good to relax once in a while. This good bow may be loose. Too tight. It's going to be broken. ”

"Lord Zhang's kindness is understood. Just ......" obviously. Zheng Chengxian is still a little relieved.

"Lord Zheng. That's not right. Zhang Fan hurriedly said. Listen to me. It doesn't have to be. So be it. Zhang told you. If something happens. I, Zhang Fan, will bear it with all my might. ”

"Since Master Zhang said so......" said to Zhang Fan. Jung Seung-hun also deserves to be promised. But he's not going to do that. Not necessarily.

"That's right. One more thing. Zhang Fan lowered his voice this time. Now. Your Majesty is in a bad mood. Presumably Master Zheng also saw it. ”

Zheng Chengxian nodded. It's all visible.

"So. I want to ......" Zhang Fan looked to the side. This continued. "Let Master Zheng send some people. Look for any prey around here. If there are deer or something. That's even better. ”

"Oh. I see. "What a character Jung Seung-hun is. Zhang Fan has already said it so clearly. Of course he knew. Then he lowered his voice. Said to Zhang Fan. "Don't worry, Lord Zhang. This subordinate understands. ”

"Hmm. Case. Zhang Mouke was out of company. ”

"Lord Zhang. See you later. Zheng Chengxian said. He immediately turned his head and told his men to prepare to go.

looked at Jung Seung-hun's figure. Zhang Fan sighed. Then he turned and rode towards Joanna.