The white morning mist slowly dissipates under the sun's rays, and the usually quiet Royal Forest Garden looks lively today.

The sound of trumpets came and went, the bunting hunted, and the horses neighed.

Emperor Zhou was dressed in a battle robe, and the majesty that set off him was abnormal, a lot less gentle and elegant on weekdays, and more of the grandeur of the Son of Heaven.

When he was the prince, he was the most outstanding one on the hunting ground, and he was praised by many emperors, and after ascending to the throne, although he still came to this paddock every year, he never bent his bow and shot arrows in person.

He looked at a forest farm, the past slowly moistened his still slowly withering heart like a drizzle, and it was here that he first met her, the woman he loved the most, more than ten years ago.

In order to keep the most beloved woman by his side, he did a lot of despicable things, but he didn't protect her, which was the deepest regret and pain in his heart.

Looking at these high-spirited young people in front of him, Emperor Zhou's mood was better, he was old, and this country still belonged to them after all.

"Your Majesty!" the Empress put a cloak on Emperor Zhou and said slowly, "Your Majesty was infected with the wind chill last night, and the fog was heavy in the morning, Your Majesty should be careful of the dragon body." ”

"Queen, you have a heart. Emperor Zhou said lightly.

As he was talking, the palace people came to report: "Your Majesty, Niangniang, Miss Zheng, they have arrived, and they are waiting for Niangniang!"

The queen smiled and said, "The women of our Great Zhou are here, and the concubines have left first." ”

"After all, the hunting ground is a man's place, the sword has no eyes, the beast is ruthless, although they have the ambition of a man, but after all, they are raised in the deep boudoir girl, it is good to have this meaning, let them play in the west for a while, don't get hurt. Emperor Zhou instructed.

The queen nodded and said, "The concubines know in their hearts that they won't let them get hurt." ”

As soon as the queen left, she saw the crown prince and the second prince with several other princes coming to greet Emperor Zhou.

Li Changlong said: "Father, the hour is almost up, you need to go and shoot the arrow." ”

"I know, and bring my horse. ”

Emperor Zhou turned over and got on his horse and slowly came to the center of the crowd, and several other people also got on their horses one after another, waiting for the emperor's admonition with high morale.

"My sons and daughters of the Great Zhou, how many skills you have, use them all, let me see the future pillars of the country!" Emperor Zhou said loudly, "Today's hunting, those who excel, I will be rewarded!"

"Long live Your Majesty, long live the Great Zhou! Long live Your Majesty, long live the Great Zhou!" cheered like a tsunami.

Li Changlong handed over the bow and arrow, Emperor Zhou bent the bow and shot the first arrow, and in an instant, everyone rushed towards the hunting ground with their royal horses.

Although the horn sounded in the sky, Emperor Zhou couldn't help but be angry and proud, and he really wanted to compete with these young people, but as an emperor, some of the fun he should have will be lost, and he should no longer be on the battlefield of the children.

He looked at those young and upright backs, and remembered that he had been young and frivolous, and time was really unforgiving!

"Second Emperor Brother, why aren't you in high spirits today? You were the most active one in previous years!" Li Changlong drove his horse to Li Changyan's side, and asked with a little mockery and pride.

"I've been feeling unwell lately, besides, this hunting is just fun, isn't it good to do whatever you want?" Li Changyan said lightly.

"It's not just fun, it's competition, and only the strong here can be noticed. Li Changlong tried his bow, "Of course, no matter how hard you try, Second Emperor Brother, you can't win against this palace, so it's smartest for you to give up from the very beginning!"

The arrow was shot downwind, a hare was shot, and Li Changlong's retinue immediately went to pick up the prince's spoils.

Li Changlong smiled contemptuously, whipped the horse's buttocks, and rushed forward under him, throwing Li Changyan behind.

"Second prince, the crown prince is too arrogant. Li Changyan's subordinates couldn't look at it and said unhappily.

"He's the crown prince, who dares to steal his limelight in this hunting ground?" Li Changyan smiled faintly, "He wants to be in the limelight, and he will be good, now that the general trend is on his side, why should we compete with him?" I have thought about it carefully, what Changsun Qi said is right, now I have no chance of winning with the prince, but hiding in the shadows, and waiting for the right time to make a fatal blow, maybe there will be unexpected effects, since I want to hide, then I must let the prince not see my existence!"

As he spoke, he only heard a burst of cheers, he turned his head, only to see a young man shoot a pheasant, the people around him were cheering and praising him, the young man was freshly dressed and angry, full of spring breeze, full of ambition, unruly, it was Zheng Peiquan, the sister-in-law of the Marquis of Xuanyuan, if there was anyone on this hunting ground who would not give the prince face, then there was only this Zheng Dagongzi.

Li Changyan smiled, Master Zheng, behave well, don't be polite!

The sun gradually rose, gradually adding a touch of warmth, and as soon as the wind blew, a few withered yellow leaves fell.

"What are you doing with me?" Gu Tingjun asked, "In the past, you liked to join in the fun, why are you so quiet today, but it's not like you on weekdays!"

"Aren't you alone, I'm afraid you'll be bored and follow you, you don't know what to do!" Eldest Sun Qi smiled, "Since you first came to this hunting ground at the age of thirteen, it's been seven years, and I've never seen you really show your skills, are you really not interested?"

"Even if you come out on top here, is that the real ability?" Gu Tingjun smiled, "Don't you think those people are pitiful?

"Don't think that you can see clearly than others, see the long term!" Changsun Qi said, "Some of these people are really capable, this may be their chance to get ahead, you have the strength, you have the background, don't care about these, because the opportunities that belong to you are always there, but for some people are different, not everyone has the same background as you, besides, what's wrong with wanting to get ahead? This world is originally Vanity Fair, and you can't ask other people to be like you. ”

He paused and said, "Since this is a game, you don't care what others do, don't you just have fun yourself!

"Let's have another showdown another day. Gu Tingjun turned the horse's head slowly, "I have other things to do today." ”

"In that case, then well, let's play another game!" said Eldest Sun Qi, "Tingjun, be careful. ”

"Got it, so are you. ”

The two parted and rode in two different directions.

Unlike the wild and bloody east, the west is a quiet place.

There weren't many animals in the west, and the queen didn't really plan to let these ladies go hunting, but just a formality, and sent her retinue to lead the horses for the ladies in case they fell off their horses and fell.

And there are three exceptions, that is, the Zheng sisters and Jiang Huawei.

Zheng Peilan rode her horse and galloped wildly, heading towards the east, Zheng Peizhi followed, the queen knew that their sisters' riding and archery were not lost to the men, and she also had the heart to let them compete with the sons and daughters in the east, so she didn't say anything and let them go.

And Jiang Huawei was born in a general, has excellent martial arts, has been on the battlefield, naturally does not need the protection of others, she has no interest in hunting, let alone competing with a group of women, so she drives a horse to wander alone.

Since the queen wants the Zheng sisters to be in the limelight, Su Cheng'an will not be stupid to show herself, she is still in the center of public opinion, and now she is naturally as low-key as possible.

Since she appeared, these young ladies looked at her with mockery and pity, after all, although a celestial girl who had left a legend at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, wasn't she betrayed by her fiancé?

The withered yellow weeds trembled gently under the autumn wind, and the desperate chirping of autumn insects was hidden in the depths.

Jiang Huawei sat alone on the wild grass, Su Tang'an got off the horse, and asked the palace people who were holding the reins for her to walk towards Jiang Huawei.

"Miss Jiang. ”

Jiang Huawei turned her head and smiled faintly: "Long time no see." ”

"I haven't been thanking you for the last time!" Su Juan said.

"I heard, about the man in Qingling Temple, is it your handiwork or your sister's?" Jiang Huawei asked.

"Is there a difference?" Su Tang'an sat down beside Jiang Huawei, "If you do something wrong, you should be punished." ”

"Yes, you should be punished for doing something wrong, whether it's you or your sister, I think it's pretty cool. Jiang Huawei said, "Women have always been trapped by love, easy to be soft-hearted, and there are not many women who can be so decisive and so ruthless." ”

"Can I take this as a compliment to me?" Su Ju'an smiled slightly, "Miss Jiang is sitting alone here?"

"I followed my father to the battlefield when I was a teenager, and stayed at the border for several years, but I didn't expect to do this kind of thing on the scene after I came back, you look at those young ladies, you have to pay attention to your demeanor when riding a horse, and you must not mess up your appearance when archery, what's the point of being with them, only the Zheng sisters are a little interesting. Jiang Huawei said.

"Then why not go to the east, it should be a lot more interesting there. Su Juan said, "The hunting ground is a battlefield, and it should be full of gunsmoke and blood, which should suit your appetite." ”

"I'm not a fool, the queen wants to make Zheng Peilan and Zheng Peizhi show off, why should I go and intervene? My riding and archery is practiced on the battlefield, not comparable to their fists and embroidered legs, and I don't need to prove anything!" Jiang Huawei said confidently, "Besides, in this capital, there are clear hierarchies, and it is originally a big place of right and wrong in Vanity Fair, which is comparable to when I was in the army, and my blood is spurting, why should I get involved with them?"

Miss Jiang can see it. Su Tang'an smiled, "Sometimes in this kind of situation where the identity is already doomed to victory, no matter how hard you try, you can only be a foil, it is better not to play with them." ”

"I think you're different from other women I know, and I like you a lot. Jiang Huawei said simply and firmly, her eyes flashing, as if she were pretending to be a star.

Su Cheng moved slightly, and smiled a little bitterly, if you know that I killed your father, I am afraid that you will regret today.

"Be careful!"