In the early morning of mid-autumn, the air condensed into frost. Gu Xuan rode a horse and followed the team, only to feel the slightest coolness burrowing into the armor and climbing onto his shoulders.

It's time to add a piece of clothing.

Thinking that when he washed up this morning, Mei Changjing persistently persuaded him to wear more, saying that it was cold in the mountains, and the humidity was heavy, and it was easy to catch a cold, and he couldn't help but regret it slightly.

If you are not there, will those two imps be bullied?

Thinking of this, even he burst out laughing, "Shen Zi'an is sharp-toothed, not to mention being bullied, it's already a blessing not to bully others." ”

It's just that I didn't see him until I left, so I don't know if the wound on his face is better?

The journey to Xiangshan is short, but it is more than 40 miles, and it is long, but it is only at the foot of the mountain. I saw that a group of forbidden troops had surrounded the hunting ground, and the three guards and Yulin were guarding the four directions. The flag covers the sky, the hunting sounds, the drums sound in unison, and the song is prosperous. There are not many people who come, royal family members, civil and military officials, but there are only about 20 people. Everything was ready, Gu Yan took the Qingshuang Sword presented by Meng Xiangzhi, turned over on his horse, and said in a loud voice, "Today's hunting, everyone must be brave and strive to be the first in everything." Those who hunt the most wild animals will be rewarded, and those who have the least will be punished. The war drums were played, the horns sounded, and everyone shouted long live and rushed to enter.

Gu Xuan was so bent on last night's dispute that he was really not interested in joining in the excitement. Who thought that he would just be in a daze, and before he knew it, he walked on a mountain path, and when he came back to his senses, there was no one or prey as far as he could see.

It's good to be quiet.

Thinking like this, he simply loosened the reins and let the horse move forward, and he only thought nonsense. "Riding and shooting is useless." He muttered, then laughed self-deprecatingly. He had thought about what Shen Zi'an said many times, but he was not convinced, why did the eldest brother be good at writing and ink to understand the general situation and take the overall situation into account, and if he had the skill of piercing Yang in a hundred steps, he would only be criticized.

"Whatever I have done is outstanding, I will be appreciated by my father one day." Gu Xuan always comforted herself. It's just that last night's words were still in his ears, and whether he wanted to admit it or not, this thought was just comfort.

Gu Xuan's heart became more and more depressed, and he angrily pulled out a feather arrow, and was about to draw the bow to shoot it, and secretly said angrily, "Don't you allow me to hunt wild animals, and don't you want me to shoot at the tree!" I was about to let go, but somehow, a thought popped into my mind.

He never seemed to have asked about the origin of Shen Zi'an and Mei Changjing, let alone doubted their motives. Shen Zi'an is well-behaved and clever, Mei Changjing is lively and smart, they are all rare good seedlings, and he is just an unpopular prince. The so-called one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, and one abyss cannot tolerate two Jiao, these two people should not have been with him, but now they are risking the anger of the prince to befriend him, which is really suspicious.

Could it be that Empress Chu and others deliberately instructed it? So yesterday's exhortation may have been deliberate?

A cold sweat broke out behind Gu Xuan, and he put down his bow and arrow in hesitation. When he was in a dilemma, he only heard the sound of a search in the woods in front of him, so he subconsciously raised his spirit and wanted to get closer to check. When I got closer, I vaguely saw two familiar figures, which were Gu Heng and Chu Lian. I saw Chu Lian with a smile on his face, as if he was discussing something with Gu Heng, but Gu Heng showed a worried look on his face, although he should be with Chu Lian, he looked around from time to time.

"Looking at this posture, is it talking again...... I? Gu Xuan was already full of suspicion, and at this time, he was like a frightened bird. He wanted to pick up his ears and listen carefully, but he couldn't bear to step forward, and after thinking about it again and again, he finally grabbed the horse's belly and galloped away.

Until he reached an ancient tree, Gu Xuan finally grabbed the bridle, turned over and dismounted, and slowly sat down against the trunk of the tree, although he did not hunt a wild animal, he was also exhausted. He picked up a branch from the ground, pulled off the leaf from the branch in anger, and threw it out again. Who knew that after such a few back and forth, before the leaves were finished, he couldn't resist the exhaustion and fell asleep.

Gu Xuan dreamed of himself two years ago and Shen Zi'an two years ago. The meaty child sat on the mossy stone steps of Changming Palace, comforting him seriously. "The gods will bless you, Your Highness." The look of seriousness was no different from today's. Suddenly, the scene turned, and I saw Shen Zi'an holding a sharp blade, his eyes were watery, and he smiled at him, "Your Highness, if you understand it in your heart, it won't come to this point, and you can't blame me." Gu Xuan was very sad, and just about to question him, he heard a loud noise in his ears and a whining sound.

It will be late, the horns will sound everywhere, and autumn will be over. Gu Xuan woke up suddenly, staring ahead in a daze, but he didn't know what he was looking at. After a long time, he was slightly sober, so he struggled to get up, straightened his clothes and was about to get on the horse. As soon as he bent over, the jade bead on his neck slid out of his clothes, Gu Xuan was stunned, and only after a long time did he raise his hand and stuff it back into its place, and then let out a long breath, with a shallow smile on his face.

"Well, if everyone wants to kill me, then let it be as they wish."

When he returned to the hunting ground, Meng Xiangzhi was already counting everyone's achievements for half a day. Seeing that Gu Xuan found nothing, Meng Xiangyi's face was surprised, "Isn't Your Highness teasing the minions?" ”

Gu Xuan was also indifferent, "Don't hide it from Lord Meng, it's true that I didn't hunt a single wild thing." ”

Meng Xiangzhi opened his mouth, hesitated for a long time, and still said, "Then Your Highness is afraid that you will have to accompany the last seat." ”

"It's okay, just reply truthfully." Gu Xuan said with a smile.

Who would have thought that after some inventory, it was Gu Heng who had hunted the most wild things. As soon as the news came out, not to mention everyone, even Gu Yan showed a little surprise.

"Heng'er is getting more and more promising." Gu Yan said.

Gu Heng naturally couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Father has won the award." ”

Gu Yan didn't answer, but looked sideways at the second son and asked, "You are so active on weekdays, why didn't you hunt a single wild animal today?" ”

Gu Xuan gritted his teeth, lowered his heart, and arched his hand and said, "My son is dull and not good at reading, so I put a little more effort into this, but I didn't expect to delay the riding and shooting." Besides, Zi'an told me that heaven and earth have love, and all things have spirits, and now that the country and the people are safe, my son really can't bear to hurt innocent lives, and begs his father to punish him. ”

Hearing this, Gu Yan stroked his palms and laughed, and said, "It's really commendable that you have such an understanding. It is not easy for Shen Zi'an to persuade you like this. If I rebuke you again, will I not pervert right and wrong? After a pause, he looked back at Gu Heng and said, "Your younger brother still understands these truths, and as a big brother, you should be more diligent." Ming'er, I'm going to ask the master of Mingtang to see how your homework is in the past few days. ”

Gu Heng was trembling with fright, and replied in a hurry, "What my father taught me is." ”

Seeing this, Meng Xiangzhi hurriedly stepped forward to play a round, "It's getting late, the king has been tired for a day, and he should be tired, why don't you move the official post first, what's the matter, let's talk about it there?" ”

Gu Yan raised his eyes and looked at him, but did not answer, but just got up and went straight to the carriage. Gu Heng turned his head and glared at Chu Lian fiercely, then followed behind Gu Yan tremblingly, and also got on the horse.

Gu Xuan watched from the sidelines, and couldn't stop laughing in his heart. When he was getting carried away, he heard someone next to him call him, "I've seen Your Highness." Turning his head, he saw that the person was Shen Xiao. Gu Xuan straightened his color and said politely, "General Shen." ”

Shen Xiao's eyes were full of worry, and he asked softly, "I wonder if Zi'an has caused trouble to His Highness?" ”

Hearing him mention Shen Zi'an, Gu Xuan's heart suddenly became hot, and he said with a smile, "The general's words are serious, Zi'an is very well-behaved, why not add to the chaos." ”

"Zi'an is not sensible, and he still troubles His Highness, so take care of him more."

Gu Xuan got on his horse and saw that he was worried, so he persuaded with a smile, "General Shen, don't worry, I will take care of him." ”