Emperor Wu of Xia stared out the window. Was his expression so obvious? Did Wanwan know about this?

But then again, don't you feel sorry for your father?

"Hmph, if I don't feel sorry for you, who would sit here reviewing memorials every day? Do you think I care about your junk? If I tell anyone's fortune, I'll have to give them half of their property. Do you understand? Silly Daddy!"

Emperor Wu of Xia stared at Wanwan and for a moment suspected that this little treasure could also read his mind!

*

The quadrennial hunting competition has begun, and Wanwan wants to go and see it, so Emperor Wu of Xia decides to go with Wanwan.

Xia Wanwan wore a pink dress and had two buns on her hair. She was so cute.

"My dear, Daddy will teach you how to ride a horse today."

Emperor Wu of Xia held Wanwan in his arms and prepared to leave.

In the distance, the seventh princess, Xia Fuxue, approached, dressed in red military uniform. Today was her fourteenth birthday. She was a graceful and elegant young lady, a truly dignified and graceful princess.

"Your son pays homage to His Majesty the Father."

Princess Fuxue was as gentle as water. Emperor Wu of Xia remembered that this was the princess who sewed the cloak for her.

Ever since the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, her embroidery skills have become world-famous, and many people want to get their hands on her work.

"Sister Xue."

Wanwan walked over and threw herself into her arms, "Sister, hug me."

Fuxue lovingly picked up Wanwan. She remembered that when they first met by the lake, Wanwan, the little baby who looked like a New Year's picture doll, also opened his arms to hug her like this.

"Father, I also want to go hunting. Today is my birthday, and I no longer have a mother. I beg for your permission to go hunting with you, my sister, and me."

Princess Fuxue's eyes were filled with anticipation. Being a princess out of the palace was indeed a rare blessing. Only on a birthday like this could she have the opportunity to ask her father for help.

Emperor Wu of Xia thought about his cloak and felt extremely distressed for his daughter. He suddenly felt a little guilty for almost forgetting the princess' birthday.

"Xue'er has come of age today, very good. In that case, go out of the palace with Wanwan. I approve."

Fuxue couldn't help but feel excited at the special favor. Looking at the cute baby in her arms, she couldn't help but cling to it, "Thank you, Father, sister. This is probably all thanks to you. Father has never been so gentle to his daughter."

Wanwan smiled and pinched Fuxue's rosy face, "In the future, I will be gentle to you. Don't worry, I'm here."

"That's right. Sister Wanwan is the apple of my father's eye. I hope I can benefit from her."

After Fuxue finished speaking, she carried her and slowly walked down the stairs and into the carriage.

Emperor Wu of Xia looked at Wanwan and Fuxue, and suddenly felt that, among all the princesses and princes, these two were the ones that gave him the least worry.

After arriving at the location, Wanwan, Emperor Wu of Xia, Fuxue and others went on a horseback ride.

Running on the grassland, Emperor Wu of Xia held the reins in one hand and Wanwan in the other, allowing her to experience the joy of riding.

He dismounted only when exhausted. Watching Emperor Wu of Xia dismount, Dai Qingshan couldn't help but approach and ask, "Your Majesty, you've asked me to do some civil service. I'm obliged to do it. But hunting isn't my strong suit. I've only caught rabbits and wild boars as a child, when my family was poor. Other than that, I have absolutely no experience."

"It's okay. I didn't have high hopes. I just wanted to take you out for fun. If you come back last, I won't blame you. We always come in last in every hunt anyway. We're used to it, so it doesn't matter anymore."

Emperor Wu of Xia answered swiftly, "All you need to do is learn how to ride a horse and walk back and forth without getting lost. You don't need to worry about anything else."

Dai Qingshan really didn’t understand what his boss was thinking recently, but now that things had come to this, what else could she say?

He could only walk up respectfully, but only heard a sarcastic voice from outside, "Hey, your Longyan Kingdom has no military commanders left? Send a civil official."

The one who said this was naturally the Handan Kingdom, which had not experienced the beating from the Longyan Kingdom.

"The military generals of Longyan Kingdom are all used to conquer the world. As for activities like this, it is enough for me to come." Although Dai Qingshan has no hunting skills, he is very confident.

Wanwan, who was watching the excitement nearby, almost couldn't help laughing. She was afraid of the person who got first place just now. After getting on the horse, she was full of confidence.

She likes this kind of thing, hahaha, she has to die with her back held high.

Wu Qiguo's newly appointed crown prince knew that Longyan Kingdom had been acting strangely lately, but seeing others suffer brought him joy. So, he added fuel to the fire, "Yes, Longyan Kingdom is getting worse and worse. How about I impose a penalty on the person who comes in last this year? Otherwise, this competition would be meaningless. What do you all think?"

People from all the other nations believed that Longyan Nation was aiming for last place this time, and they all nodded, "Prince Wu Qiguo is right."

Dai Qingshan began to panic. He looked at his emperor again and said, "Boss, help me. I really can't take it anymore."

"It's still uncertain who will be last. What if it's you? This isn't the first time Wu Qiguo has lost. It seems like they've lost several times. Wu Qiguo's imperial advisor has been left here to serve as a guard for the little princess of Longyan Kingdom. How dare you compete?"

Dai Qingshan smiled and said, "If you really want to compete, I'm not afraid of you. In Longyan State, even a civil servant is as good as you in horseback riding and archery."

Wanwan was stunned. This was their great official. He spoke so logically. Yes, winning or not was one thing, but scaring the other party was the real skill.

Prince Wu Qiguo was indeed frightened, but he couldn't stand up to the people of other countries who were not afraid of death. For example, the Handan Kingdom was really courting death.

"Oh my, this blind cat has caught a dead mouse. But it doesn't happen every time. I have to gamble."

The general of Handan said, "Come on, let's bet on a city. Whoever gets last place will give a city to the first place winner."

One city isn't enough, so two is better. Three or four would be best. Ideally, one with a gold mine.

[Thanks to everyone's great blessings, Longyan Nation now has 50 territories. We can continue to expand our territory. It's easy to gain without any effort.]

Hearing Wanwan's thoughts, Emperor Wu of Xia wanted to make a big bet this time, "One city is not enough, let's bet three cities."

The State of Handan was shocked and a little scared.

However, considering Dai Qingshan, a civil servant with a frail constitution who could easily be blown down by a strong gust of wind, it shouldn't be a problem. Handan State usually takes first place every year, and this time should be no exception.

Even if I don't get first place, as long as I'm not last, I shouldn't have to pay. Thinking this way, it should be a win-win situation.

"good!"

Handan Guo nodded and said, "Bring the paper and sign the contract."