The two military officers following behind Wu Lingyin were both close to him, and when they saw Wu Lingyin in trouble, they couldn't help but show worry on their faces.
The relationships within the imperial court were extremely complex.
They were originally Wu Lingyin's henchmen, and if Wu Lingyin was punished or demoted, their future would definitely not be easy.
“Your Majesty, I am standing right behind General Wu. I can testify that General Wu’s arrow was indeed a mistake.” Both generals knelt down at the same time.
"Your eyes saw Wu Lingyin shoot an arrow, but it was a mistake? Then what about what I saw?" An Honghan remained unmoved, glancing around a few times. "This is not the place to talk. Guards, take Wu Lingyin away first."
Perhaps because the commotion was too loud, two tigers in the distance moved slightly, as if trying to break free from Dongfang Youyu's control.
They had finally managed to calm the herd; if they caused further trouble, it would be a huge loss for them.
Dongfang Youyu chimed in, "This prince's voice can't play the flute music a second time today. It would be best if everyone left Youyun Mountain first."
Dongfang Youyu's voice was a little hoarse, as if it were really true.
Wu Lingyin dared not resist, because the military officers present were absolutely capable of capturing him. If he resisted, he would have no chance of survival.
Wu Lingyin did not struggle at all, even as the two guards held him by the shoulders.
"Your Majesty, I did not lie. I beg Your Majesty to investigate the truth and clear my name."
He spoke with such righteous indignation, as if An Honghan had truly wronged him.
However, these words only fueled An Honghan's anger. He gently stroked the sable's fur with his fingers, his movements extremely gentle, but his tone was extremely domineering and forceful. "So, it seems I misjudged you? Wu Lingyin, I never wrong anyone. Since you dared to launch a sneak attack, you should have expected this outcome. Or are you saying that you look down on me just because you are the General Who Protects the Nation?"
It was clear that An Honghan was truly enraged; all the military officers lowered their heads and stared at the ground.
He sighed inwardly, thinking that Wu Lingyin was probably doomed after saying such a thing. How could a ruler tolerate his subjects questioning him? That was absolutely unacceptable.
An Honghan led the group away, carrying the sleeping little ferret in his arms.
"The time limit has been reached, and today's hunting festival is now over," An Honghan announced, glancing at the sky.
Who would dare to object? Even if you killed a few wild beasts in the chaos, you have no proof, so who would believe you?
Seeing several ministers standing still, Lynn called out, "My lords, hurry up and follow! If the wild beasts behind us wake up, we'll probably have to fight another fierce battle."
Lynn spoke very politely and kindly reminded them.
The ministers quickened their pace to catch up, fearing that the beasts behind them might wake up.
When An Honghan and his entourage went hunting in the mountains, the servants in the palace had already fed the horses, and the carriages were parked outside the palace in a very orderly manner.
Lynn walked to the carriage first and lifted the curtain for An Honghan.
An Honghan carried the little sable inside, sat on the tiger skin, and stared at the little sable with a gloomy and deep gaze. If he hadn't arrived just in time, that arrow might have actually hit Xi Xizhi.
In the past, An Honghan was not interested in anything, but now, Xi Xizhi has a different meaning to him.
An Honghan combed the little sable's fur, thinking about how to deal with Wu Lingyin after returning to the capital.
Since they dared to hurt his people, they must pay the price.
After the sound of the flute disappeared, Xi Xizhi gradually awoke from a long slumber.
The drowsiness that just came so suddenly left Xi Xizhi a little puzzled.
After groggily opening her eyes, Xi Xizhi rubbed her eyelids with her paws, trying to wake herself up.
Recalling the sound of the flute just now, Xi Xizhi immediately realized something was amiss. Could just listening to the flute really put someone to sleep? That was too amazing!
Xi Xizhi's big, bright eyes widened in shock, practically screaming "shock."
As if sensing what Qi Xizhi was thinking, An Honghan stroked its two fluffy ears with one hand and gently pinched them, explaining to it, "Dongfang Youyu's jade flute music can control beasts."
“This is a unique talent of the royal family of Luyun Kingdom. Only one person can succeed in each generation of royal offspring. Anyone who masters it will surely become the new crown prince. There is a folk song in Luyun Kingdom. The first line is, ‘When the jade flute is played, all beasts submit.’” An Honghan slowly explained to Xi Xizhi.
Dongfang Youyu's reputation as one of the Four Great Talents was well-deserved. He earned his place among the Four Great Talents with just this flute performance, and his handsome appearance also attracted the hearts of many women.
Xi Xizhi nodded secretly. So Dongfang Youyu had this skill. Luckily, he hadn't played the flute for her before, otherwise she definitely wouldn't have been able to resist the drowsiness. However... if she ever had insomnia one day, Dongfang Youyu would come in handy.
If Dongfang Youyu knew about Xi Xizhi's scheme, he would probably be furious.
The carriage swayed and rocked as it went, going downhill much easier than going uphill, so it was much faster.
When Xi Xizhi and the others returned to the capital, it was already dark. There were still many pedestrians on the streets, and many vendors were packing up their goods to go home.
Since Xi Xizhi and An Honghan were in beast form when they entered the carriage, it is impossible for them to transform back into human form now.
This was also a lingering question in Lynn's mind.
When Lynn returned from the palace, he discovered that Miss Xi had not come back with him. His Majesty doted on that child, but now that she was missing, he didn't care at all, just like when Feng Yun Diao disappeared. She appeared suddenly and disappeared just as suddenly, leaving many suspicious points.
Despite racking his brains, Lynn couldn't come up with an answer.
The massive and magnificent palace gates appeared before everyone's eyes. Seeing that it was getting late, An Honghan lifted the carriage curtain and said to everyone, "You ministers must be tired today, so I won't see you off any further. Go back and rest."
It would be a lie to say I'm not tired.
They took a horse-drawn carriage to visit Yunshan early in the morning and then rushed back in the evening. This hunting festival was even more thrilling than usual. In the past, hunting was won on horseback by archery skills, but today, they had a great battle with wild beasts.
Many eunuchs were injured, and the last two carriages were filled with the wounded.
Xi Xizhi felt quite sorry for them. Even though she knew that once they entered the palace gates, these eunuchs would definitely be sent to the Imperial Hospital, she still felt uneasy. So, while An Honghan was saying goodbye to the officials, she jumped out of the carriage and ran towards the last two carriages.
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