Chapter 163: Tricking People, Cheating
During the New Year's Festival, there is no early court, but whenever there are some important affairs, the important ministers of their own ministries enter the palace and ask the emperor to give an idea. On the day after the unsuccessful blind date banquet held by the concubine Niangniang, Meng Xiangye entered the palace and solemnly handed over Meng Ning's birthday eight characters, asking for marriage.
But the emperor did not agree on the spot, accepted Meng Ning's eight characters, and then talked about military affairs.
The emperor's every move affects the direction of the wind in the harem, and of course, which way the wind blows is also the direction that Wang Jun wants others to see. Not long after Meng Xiang left the palace, the matter spread.
Of course, most people thought that Meng Xiang had to say this in order to give the royal family face.
And the emperor's refusal is also reasonable, a family has a female hundred begging, if it is agreed as soon as it is said, wouldn't it seem that his own girl is cheap?
It is the norm for palace people to chew the root of their tongue when they have nothing to do, and the same is true for the root of the tongue of the royal family. Even some bold ones opened the handicap, betting on whether they could marry into the prime minister's mansion. It's a pity that he doesn't know where to bet, otherwise he will have to bet a few to cheer himself. But most gamblers are sober, and they bet that she won't marry!
In the last days of the New Year's holiday, the palace arranged to go hunting in the mountains outside the city. The prey is still secondary, and it is important that the princes and noble children do not forget the hard work of the ancestors who immediately fought the world, and do not neglect the cavalry shooting.
This is also an opportunity for young nobles to show off, and those who perform well will not be awarded official positions directly, but will be rewarded with horses or swords and swords, but the greatest gain is to show their faces in front of the emperor.
The princesses who were kept in the deep palace could also come out to breathe, ride mild-tempered and shorter mares, and clap their hands and applaud when the princes brought back their prey.
Because He Lai has been in the limelight recently, others dare not touch her light, and the eldest princess's tent is at the very edge of the women's camp. Why can't I think of these things, but I think it's more convenient, where the ladies gather, there are a lot of palace maids waiting, which looks annoying, and only her is there here, and if you want to go out to play, you can also go a lot less.
At this time, the open space outside the camp was already crowded with people, and the princes led the team to prepare for the trip. Just wait for Wang Jun's order. The princesses also dressed up with their own thoughts. It took a lot of effort to not only dress concisely and easily ride and shoot, but also to attract people's attention and not be compared.
It was already afternoon when I left the palace yesterday and arrived here, but I just set up camp and repaired, and today is the official beginning. Some of the ladies stood outside the circle and laughed and guessed which handsome man would get the most prey; Some also rode horses and mixed in with the team preparing to set off, ready to make a show. There is no suspense in comparison with men, but if the women can come out on top, it is also worth boasting about.
He Lai changed into a neat riding costume, stepped on the horse with the help of the guards, and brought a bow and arrows on the horse, ready to pretend to shoot it, in case he encountered a pheasant and rabbit that did not have long eyes, and brought it back to roast it must have a special taste.
He came late, so she could only stand at the end of the line, and the princesses in front of her didn't bother to pay attention to her, and she didn't feel embarrassed. Soon Wang Jun, who was dressed in a strong suit, finally appeared, waved his hand to prevent everyone from dismounting and saluting, and after approaching, he said some words of encouragement, and then let this group of stunned young people enter the mountain.
After most of the people left, only to see that He Lai was also at the end of the team, Wang Jun smiled and said, "Yu'er also wants to show her skills?" ”
He Lai patted the bow and arrow hanging on the horse's neck and said, "I will not disappoint my father!" ”
Eagle declined the guard's request to lead the horse, and walked in front to lead the horse, while the guards stayed far behind.
He Lai had already learned to ride a horse, but he didn't have a chance to ride in the palace, and at this time the novelty was bursting, and he almost had to dance. And the eagle often rides horses when he goes out on weekdays, especially when he has just returned from the far north, he really rides enough, and would rather walk a few more steps.
"Sister, why didn't my father agree, are we working in vain?" He still remembers her marriage, there is no way, her face has been thrown out, and what she wants has not yet arrived, so she must mention it from time to time.
Ying Sui smiled: "Don't worry, the emperor has to be invited by the courtiers again and again when he ascends the throne, you are a princess, and the emperor naturally has to be reserved." ”
That's true, but it's always hard to be calm when it happens to you. "That's it, that's it, let's help me hunt a few fat rabbits to roast, I'll do it myself, let my sister taste my craft."
"Okay."
The eagle led the horse and slowly walked into the forest. Several roads have been cleared in the forest, so that the nobles who come to have fun can walk comfortably. He Lai held a bow and arrow for a long time and didn't see a living thing, and said dejectedly: "There are too many people, and the prey is not enough." ”
Ying Xuan smiled: "Why don't I go and help you find a few rabbits to be at the bottom." ”
He thought about it, if he returned empty-handed, he was afraid that he would make a joke, so he nodded and said, "It's okay, there is Sister Lao." ”
Ying Xuan casually pulled two arrows from her quiver, held them in his hand, and brushed away the yellow weeds under the tree. He Lai turned around and summoned the guards in the distance to lead the horse, and continued to hold bows and arrows and wait for a small animal that did not have long eyes to appear.
As he walked, he listened to the movements around him, and when he noticed that there was no one around, he jumped up to the treetops, and flew lightly through the forest, barely making a single movement. Soon found the traces of Wang Qi and his party, she quietly passed them about a mile away, looked carefully, and did not find a suitable target. You can only fly up the tree again and continue in a different direction.
When he finally found a hole hidden in the grass, the eagle stopped, tentatively got in, and came out after less than a cup of tea. There was a hibernating bear inside, quite big, but unfortunately, it was not on the road that Wang Qi's group might have to go. Bears are brutal, and it is unlikely that there will be many of them in the same area, and it is difficult to find another one in a short time. Then feel free to see who is unlucky.
The feeling of making up your mind to pit people is actually quite pleasant, just like this. She smiled slightly, and heard a low roar coming from inside the cave, and the smell of burnt fur overflowed the mouth of the cave. She ran briskly, and wanted to hurry back to catch a few fat rabbits.
He raised his bow and arrows for a long time, but he didn't see a living thing, not even a bird. There was no way, she walked at the end, and the people in front of her beat everything that could be hit, and those who didn't hit all fled, leaving her with only a few scattered bird feathers.
"There are more people than birds, so let's get a feather!" He put down his bow and arrows in anger, and his arms were sore! Eagle appeared in the field of vision with two fat rabbits, the focus was that the rabbit was still kicking its legs, and there were arrows stuck in its body. Eagle raised the rabbit and shouted, "Celestial princess, I picked up the rabbit you shot!" ”
"Great, I'll get you one when it's cooked!" He Lai's face was not red, and his heart did not beat and he accepted the kindness of the eagle. Cheating or something, it's the most comfortable.
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