Chapter Sixty-Two: Profound Knowledge
"When did Xiao Quanzi become like this?"
Yuan Fuqing tiptoed and whispered in Yuan Siyin's ear.
She must have learned it from those old eunuchs; it definitely wasn't because she stopped hitting people after that.
Yuan Siyin twitched the corner of her mouth, said nothing, and began to look around.
This autumn hunt was not held in the palace, but at the royal hunting grounds in the back mountains.
The autumn hunt symbolizes a bountiful harvest. If the hunters return with a full load, it signifies a prosperous nation and the well-being of its people. It is an important ceremony that the ruler of a country would never be absent from.
Before the Emperor and Empress arrived, the hunting grounds had already been set up. Solemn palace lanterns were hung everywhere, and targets, bows and arrows, arrows, quivers and other items were neatly arranged. Even the arrow-throwing game used by the concubines was fully prepared.
In addition, the banquet is filled with all kinds of rare and exotic wild game and delicacies for guests to enjoy.
It was just past the start of autumn, and the weather wasn't very cool, but the area around the hunting grounds was packed with people of all kinds, with a constant stream of them coming and going.
Of course, these people were not just there to watch the grand autumn hunt; they also wanted to make a name for themselves in front of the emperor.
As for how to stand out without overshadowing the princes, and how to showcase one's abilities in a just-right way, it is truly a complex art.
Xiao Quanzi led the Yuan siblings to their seats, running back and forth between the tables.
This will be a unique barley tea drink in the Empress Dowager's palace. Afterwards, there will be osmanthus cake and jujube cake made by the small kitchen. They will be served hot, soft, and fragrant, making others envious.
Yuan Siyin shrank back, feeling uneasy as she looked at the pastries in front of her.
Sure enough, when she looked up, she felt the burning gazes coming from all directions, mostly filled with gritted teeth and resentment.
Yuan Siyin lowered her head, her cheeks puffing out even more.
She needs to finish eating before more people see it, otherwise how can she eat as much as she wants with so many dishes later?
The next day, she'll be crowned the biggest eater in Beijing, and her aunt will be furious.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
As the eunuch's shrill voice rang out, a troop of imperial guards escorted a man in a dragon robe into the hunting grounds. The man's temples were slightly gray, but his eyes were bright and his steps were steady and powerful. He was none other than the current emperor, Yu Hao.
Behind the emperor were two concubines who served him closely. One of them was naturally the empress, and the other was Consort Wan, who had been enjoying great popularity recently.
Yuan Siyin raised her head and tried to search her memory, but she couldn't find any information about this concubine.
Not only is it not in the original book, but it is also not in the original owner's memories.
This is an unregistered person.
Yuan Siyin calmly wiped her mouth.
Fortunately, she's seen a lot in life now, so being an unregistered resident isn't something she'd make a fuss about.
As she passed Yu Shiyan, who was sitting below the table, Consort Wan paused, clutching a light pink handkerchief in her hand as she looked at him, her eyes glistening with tears.
"Your Majesty, why don't you call Shi Yan to sit in front? It's all my fault. My sister is gone, and I haven't been able to take good care of this child for her."
As she spoke, she covered her face and began to sob.
"The banquet is fine, Aunt doesn't need to worry."
Yu Shiyan rose respectfully, cupped his hands in greeting, lowered his head and looked meekly, with a hint of subtle aloofness in his expression.
The emperor gave him a cold look, then gave a light snort, "It's his business if he doesn't appreciate it."
"Your Majesty... I am, after all, this child's aunt, how can I not feel sorry for him?"
As she spoke, she swayed her body, naturally pushing the Empress aside, and then softly leaned into the Emperor's arms.
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