At noon, the morning hunt ends.

Emperor Wu of Zhou took the lead and returned to the camp to collect the prey. He shot quite a few deer and foxes. However, the morning was not very lucky, and there were no wolves and bears.

There were not many prey shot by the prince. There are many prey shot by the king, but not as many as Emperor Wu of Zhou. It's just that he didn't expect him to lose to the Four Princes.

When they were hunting, the four princes did not fight or rob, but they did not expect that he was actually the one who shot the most prey among their brothers.

The third prince and the fifth prince had fewer prey than the crown prince shot.

Shen Hu, Chu Ying and Zhang Gong shot a lot of prey, but compared to Emperor Wu of Zhou, there were still fewer.

In the morning hunting competition, Emperor Wu of Zhou won.

Zhao Yao and Song Jicai also shot some prey, but unfortunately they didn't hunt deer.

A bonfire was set up in the camp, and the imperial chefs were roasting the deer and hares that Emperor Wu of Zhou had shot.

Zhao Yao sat beside the four princes and asked how many prey the four princes had shot in the morning.

Song Jicai and the others obediently sat beside their elder brother.

Knowing that the fourth prince had hunted more prey than the acting king, Zhao Yao was full of admiration for his fourth brother.

"Fourth brother, you are really amazing!" However, the fourth brother has always been low-key, why is it so high-profile this time, and he won the second brother.

The fourth prince smiled modestly: "It's nothing, I asked Wei Mian to send a few foxes to Zhaoyi Niangniang, and then make a few more cloaks for you and the fifth sister." "The fourth prince shot a lot of foxes in the morning, and after giving some to his mother, Wei Mianquan sent the rest to Liang Zhaoyi.

Every year in spring and autumn hunting, the four princes will send a few foxes to Liang Zhaoyi and them.

"Fourth brother, I also sent you three foxes." Zhao Yao shot three foxes in the morning, and then sent them all to the four princes. "By the way, I also shot a few hares, and I also sent Tongxi to the tent."

The fourth prince smiled: "It seems that you have gained a lot in the morning." ”

Zhao Yao laughed twice, and then said modestly: "Compared with the fourth brother, you are much worse." ”

"You're still young."

While talking, Wei Mian and Tongxi brought freshly roasted venison, mutton and rabbit meat at the same time.

Zhao Yao smelled the aroma of barbecue, his little stomach suddenly became hungry, and he was about to pick up a piece of lamb chops to nibble, but was stopped by the fourth prince.

The fourth prince took the soup brought by Wei Mian and put it in front of Zhao Yao: "Drink the soup first." ”

Zhao Yao had no choice but to put down the lamb chops, picked up the soup and drank it slowly.

The fourth prince took the lamb chops that Zhao Yao had just put down into his bowl, and then took out a dagger and a towel from his arms, he wiped the dagger with the towel and then used the dagger to cut off the meat on the piece of lamb chops that Zhao Yao had just taken and cut it off.

By the time Zhao Yao finished drinking the soup, the four princes had already helped him cut the meat.

"Thank you, Fourth Brother." Zhao Yao picked up the chopsticks and picked up the meat and ate it.

After he ate a few pieces of meat, the fourth prince let him eat some vegetables.

After Zhao Yao ate the meat for a while, he finally remembered that there was something he hadn't told the fourth prince yet.

"Fourth brother, we found a strange thing when we were hunting in the morning."

The fourth prince had just picked up the wine glass, and when he heard Zhao Yao's words, he hurriedly put down the wine glass in his hand and asked, "What's the strange thing?" ”

Zhao Yao's hands were full of greasy, and he instigated his fingers and said, "We originally went to the northern forest first, but after going to the northern forest, we found that there was no other prey except birds, not even hares. So saying, he picked up another piece of roast venison and ate it. After the roast venison in his mouth was finished, he continued, "Chu Huan, they said that they go to the northern forest every year when they come here to hunt. Although there are not many prey in the northern woods, there are some, and they have hunted quite a few foxes and hares last year. However, we went this morning, not to mention the rabbits, not even the rabbit fur was seen. ”

"We've been wandering around there for a long time, and we haven't even seen a hare or a fox, don't you think it's strange?"

The fourth prince's eyebrows furrowed: "You really didn't see a hare and a fox?" ”

"Really, I didn't see any other animals except birds." Zhao Yao said deliberately, "Did someone drive away the prey in the northern forest, otherwise why didn't there be any of them?" ”

The fourth prince thought to himself that this was indeed very strange, "It is possible that someone has driven it away." ”

"Why do you want to drive them away?"

"The woods to the north are more remote." The fourth prince told Zhao Yao, "Since there is no prey in the forest in the north, don't go any further." ”

"What are we going to do without prey." Zhao Yao was relieved when he saw that the fourth prince listened to his words.

"What are you going to do in the afternoon, do you want to hunt with me?"

"Fourth brother, didn't you hunt with your father and emperor in the afternoon?"

"Nope." The fourth prince said, "Father and Emperor have General Shen with them. I won't bother them. ”

"Then the fourth brother, you can take us hunting in the afternoon."

"Okay."

In the camp on the other side, Queen Xie was dining with the harem concubines.

Sun Kui brought a few eunuchs over, first saluted Queen Xie, and then greeted the other ladies and sisters.

"Queen Mother, the emperor asked the slaves and maids to come to you to bring some food."

Empress Xie first thanked Emperor Wu of the next week, and then asked Sun Kui: "How is the emperor's appetite?" ”

"Don't worry, the queen's appetite is very good."

"That's good." Empress Xie said again, "Grandpa Sun, you ask someone to prepare a bowl of sobering soup for the emperor." When the emperor finished drinking, he quickly asked the emperor to drink the sobering soup. ”

"Yes, Queen."

A few little eunuchs brought the food to the ladies respectively.

Empress Xie saw that there was no venison in front of Concubine Rong, so she asked, "Why doesn't Concubine Rong have venison?" ”

"Back to the queen's words, the emperor said that the body of the concubine is not suitable for eating venison, let the concubine eat more mutton, which is good for the concubine's body."

When Concubine Rong heard this, a sweet smile appeared on her face: "The emperor still feels sorry for me." As she spoke, she poured three glasses of wine herself, and then handed them to Sun Kui, "Grandpa Sun, help me bring these three glasses to the emperor, saying that this is my gratitude." ”

"Yes, concubine."

Empress Xie saw Concubine Rong's actions, and her eyes showed disdain.

Concubine De is also very disdainful, but she is actually very jealous in her heart.

Sun Kui personally returned to Emperor Wu of Zhou with three glasses of wine from Concubine Rong, "Your Majesty, this is a toast from Concubine Niangniang to you." ”

Emperor Wu of Zhou smiled, and immediately picked up the wine glass and drank it. After drinking, he handed the pot of wine in front of him to Sun Kui: "Send it to the concubine." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When Empress Xie saw Sun Kui coming back with a pot of wine, she guessed that this pot of wine was for Concubine Rong, and her eyes were instantly cold.

Sure enough, as she expected, this pot of wine was given to Concubine Rong.

"Concubine Niangniang, this is the wine that the emperor gave you."

Concubine Rong said with a smile on her face: "Help me, thank the emperor." ”

Sun Kui left after delivering the wine. When he was leaving, he deliberately looked at Liang Zhaoyi quietly. Seeing Liang Zhaoyi's expression as usual, I thought to myself that Liang Zhaoyi didn't mind at all?

Several low-ranking concubines flattered Concubine Rong, saying that the emperor was thinking about her all the time, knowing that she couldn't eat venison, and deliberately asked her to eat more mutton. Not only that, but he also specially sent a pot of wine to her.

Listening to the compliments of several little concubines, the smile on Concubine Rong's face became more and more proud.

Empress Xie was about to say something when she saw Sun Kui coming again.

Sun Kui brought two dishes this time, both of which Rong Guifei likes to eat on weekdays.

"Guifei Niangniang, the emperor asked you what else you want to eat, and let the slave and maid send it later."

Empress Xie's hand holding the chopsticks suddenly became hard, and a trace of jealousy could not restrain herself on her always dignified face.

Concubine De and Concubine Shu's faces were not good-looking, and their eyes were full of jealousy.

Liang Zhaoyi and Yu Meiren had a calm face.

Concubine Rong smiled sweetly and said, "I want to eat stewed elbows with ham and chicken pith shoots." ”

"The slave and maid know, and the slave and maid will bring it to you immediately."

"By the way, you help me tell the emperor to let the emperor drink less." Concubine Rong said with a gentle face, "I'm afraid that the emperor will drink too much wine and have an upset stomach." ”

"If you want to be a mother, the slave must bring it."

"Also, the emperor doesn't like to eat vegetables and eat whenever he drinks." Concubine Rong instructed Sun Kuidao, "Just say what I said, let the emperor eat more food." Wait for the emperor to finish drinking, and let the emperor eat some more food, so that the emperor's stomach will not be uncomfortable. ”

"Niangniang's words, the slave maid wrote it down, and the slave maid must be transferred to the emperor."

Concubine Rong nodded, not saying anything.

After Sun Kui finished saluting Concubine Rong and Empress Xie, he retreated.

Empress Xie and the others lost their appetite in an instant.

A moment later, Sun Kui came back with the two dishes ordered by Concubine Rong.

"Concubine Niangniang, this is the emperor asked the imperial kitchen to make it, or is it hot, you eat it while it's hot."

"Okay."

"The emperor said he would eat some food." Sun Kui stood beside Concubine Rong, hunched his waist and said respectfully, "The emperor asked you to drink less wine and eat more food." ”

"I see." The smile on Concubine Rong's face became sweeter and sweeter, "Hurry up and go back to serve the emperor." ”

"The slave and maid are gone."

Empress Xie stood up and said with a calm face: "This palace is full. After saying that, she left with a cold face.

Concubine Shu and Concubine De didn't have the appetite to eat anymore, and when they saw Queen Xie leaving, they also got up and left.

Concubine Rong ignored Empress Xie's departure, she continued to sit at the table, eating the two dishes that Emperor Wu Zhou specially asked the imperial chef to make for her.

Concubine Li and Liang Zhaoyi did not leave. They have a low status and don't dare to leave at will.

Concubine Rong also left after eating two dishes and returned to her tent.

After Concubine Rong left, Concubine Li and Liang Zhaoyi got up to leave.

Empress Xie returned to her tent and set fire to her.

She saw that Emperor Wu of Zhou was so intimate to Concubine Rong, and she was jealous, angry, and aggrieved in her heart.

She was aggrieved that Emperor Wu of Zhou didn't give her face. She is the queen and his wife, but he only gave wine and food to Concubine Rong, but did not give it to her, doesn't this embarrass her in public.

Thinking of Rong Guifei's smug face, Queen Xie's eyes were gloomy, and she gritted her teeth and scolded: "Rong Guifei, that slut!" ”

"Niangniang, do you want to do something to Concubine Rong?" Jiang Chuan said with a grim face, "There are many people in the paddock, and it is easier to do it than in the palace." ”

"Concubine Rong, that slut is too vigilant to deal with." Empress Xie thought of making a move on Concubine Rong during Empress Xian's death, but she didn't expect to be discovered by Concubine Rong in advance. If it weren't for her vigilance, she would be counted by Concubine Rong.

"Niangniang, it's also good to scare Concubine Rong."

Empress Xie understood what Jiang Chuan meant, nodded and said, "Then you go and arrange it." ”

(End of chapter)