Chapter 336

"If we could seize this golden bow, it would be a treasure to be passed down through generations. It's made of pure gold, and with all the gems, it would be enough for a mansion to squander for decades!"

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The bow was made of pure gold, not only a gift from the emperor but also priceless. All the men present who intended to participate in the hunt were eager to try their luck.

Shen Zheng's eyes gleamed as he stared at the golden bow, his expression full of determination. Ye Lingzhou kept a close eye on Shen Zheng, taking in his expression.

At this moment, Song Xuan, seated in the highest seat, announced: "The hunt shall begin at this moment and end at the hour of You (5-7 PM)."

After he finished speaking, the men who had participated in the hunt left the area and excitedly rode their horses into the forest to begin their hunt.

This mountain is home to many animals, including not only common pheasants and rabbits, but also deer and snakes, making it somewhat dangerous.

After the men who had been hunting on horseback left, only the women and some civil officials remained at the banquet. Some of them gathered together to talk and drink tea, while others strolled around the hunting grounds in small groups.

Shen Qingnian noticed that Shen Zheng got up and went to the tent. She looked at the man beside her and suggested, "I'd like to send someone to bring Xiao Xi here. Does Your Majesty think that's alright?"

With everyone present, she was worried that Xiao Xi's arrival would attract attention. Now that there were fewer people, she still felt she should ask the man first.

“That’s fine. Just say that Xiao Xi is a member of the Crown Prince’s family,” Song Xuan said, waving to Xia Zi.

He instructed, "Xia Zi, take Jin Yi with you to pick them up."

Jin Yi was also present during this autumn hunt. He remained stationed around the hunting grounds as the commander of the hunt, responsible for security matters.

Xia Zi agreed in a low voice, and when Xiao Yan Qing heard that they were going to find Xiao Shen Xi, she excitedly followed along.

At this moment, Shen Man walked over, carrying a bowl of peeled grapes. The emerald green grapes were peeled one by one and placed in the center of a small dish, with two wildflowers on top as decoration. It looked exquisite and beautiful.

Shen Man bowed to Song Xuan, a blush rising on her pale face: "Your Majesty, to thank you for the roasted meat you sent me yesterday, I have specially peeled some grapes for you. Please enjoy them."

Song Xuan was annoyed by Shen Man and was about to tell her to leave when Wang Jiarong, who was heavily pregnant, came over and said, "Your Majesty, I am pregnant and I crave sour things. May I have this plate of grapes?"

Wang Jiarong was surrounded by a large group of servants, and the maid next to her even deliberately nudged Chen Man.

“You are now pregnant, and this is Lingzhou’s first child. I will give you these grapes. If you like them, you can ask Consort Shen to peel them for you,” Song Xuan said casually.

His previous jealousy towards Wang Jiarong has now turned into satisfaction; he's quite sensible.

Shen Qingnian waved to Wang Jiarong: "Don't stand there, sit down quickly. Now that you're pregnant, you need to be more careful."

A servant brought a chair for Wang Jiarong and asked him to sit down.

Shen Man stood frozen in place, unsure of what to say. She realized that His Majesty didn't need her to say anything more. It wasn't until the maid beside Wang Jiarong reached out to take the grapes from her hand that she reacted, tears welling up in her eyes: "Your Majesty, these are grapes that I, your concubine, would like to give to you."

Her voice was full of grievance.

His Majesty's treatment of her is truly heartless.

Song Xuan's face was cold and stern. He simply instructed Fu Hai beside him, "Send Consort Chen away."

Shen Man was asked to leave by Fu Hai. She kept turning back to look at him, trying to evoke Song Xuan's pity with the tears in her eyes.

Unfortunately, Song Xuan didn't even glance at her, his mind and eyes were completely occupied by Shen Qingnian beside him.