Chapter 31 Xu Nian goes up the mountain and meets Mu Changsheng again

Xu Nian and his party followed the Lingshan mountain range to the place Wang the Hunter mentioned, stored the donkey cart, and then went up the mountain.

The road up the mountain was relatively easy to walk at the beginning because there was a small path trampled by people, but it became more and more difficult to walk as you went up.

Xu Nian looked up and saw dead trees all around, which was very desolate.

Less than half an hour after she left, she felt her hands and feet were stiff. She felt a little regretful. It would have been better for her to stay in the warm room.

It was not until the four of them had climbed almost halfway up the mountain that Hunter Wang signaled for them to stop.

"There are footprints of wild animals here. Let's look around here."

Seeing that he had finally stopped, Xu Nian wanted to sit down on the ground to rest, but he didn't notice that there was a snow pit behind him, and he fell over and was buried in the snow.

The three people who were originally observing were startled by the movement.

When they turned around and saw Xu Nian buried in the snow, they ran over and started digging the snow with their hands.

Fortunately, the pit was not deep, and Hunter Wang breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that this was a trap dug by a hunter. If there were hidden stakes buried inside, it would be disastrous.

What was puzzling was that Xu Nianhuai was still holding a rabbit when he was pulled out.

Xu Nian was also confused. After she fell, she felt something hit her stomach. When she pressed it, it felt furry.

"Look at this belly. I'm afraid it's a female rabbit with cubs."

Zhao Bo touched the rabbit's belly and said.

Hunter Wang nodded and laughed, "This is a good sign. It looks like we'll have a good harvest today. Girl from the Xu family, this rabbit is meant for you, so keep it."

Xu Nian thought it was a good idea and decided to let Xiaowu and Xiaoliu take them out to play with. She couldn't help but think of the rabbits in her own space, so she decided to let them out as well.

Sure enough, this rabbit was like a signal. Later, Wang the Hunter and his two companions hunted three pheasants, two hares, and a deer.

Hunter Wang was beaming with joy. His luck was really good today. It felt like the prey was heading towards the arrow.

Xu Fugui's basket was already filled with more than 10 rabbits, all of which were caught by Xu Nian and all of them were alive.

"Xu's girl, you have really stirred up trouble, haha~"

Xu Nian was also puzzled. There were only five creatures here that she released from the space, and the others ran out on their own and bumped into her feet.

"Uncle Wang, shall we go up a little further?"

The king hunter looked at the weather and decided to leave it at that for today. All the prey he had hunted were dead, so he had to sell them for a good price while they were still fresh.

It is said that going up a mountain is easier than going down. Xu Nian experienced this firsthand, not to mention the other three people who were carrying so many prey.

In the end, it was Wang the Hunter who called a halt.

"It's too slow and dangerous for us to go down the mountain like this. I know a road that can catch up with the donkey cart to the middle of the mountain. Let's go there."

So the four of them changed direction, and when they got there Xu Nian saw that this road was not only wide enough for a donkey cart, but it was more than enough for two horse-drawn carriages to run side by side.

Wang Hunter saw Xu Nian's curiosity and explained, "This road leads to Lingshan Temple on the mountain. The abbot of Lingshan Temple, Master Yunxin, is well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge and medicine. Many nobles come here to burn incense and listen to sutras, so this road was built."

Xu Nian nodded in understanding.

"Uncle Wang knows so much."

"I also heard it from the old hunter. Then you and your second uncle wait here. We will go down the mountain and bring the donkey cart up first."

After the two of them came down the mountain, Xu Fugui looked at the rabbit in the basket and asked:

"Nian'er, why don't you sell this rabbit in the county town later?"

Xu Nian thought it was feasible, otherwise the house would really become a rabbit hole.

"Then leave a few for Xiaowu and Xiaoliu, and sell the rest."

“…”

The uncle and nephew were discussing something when they heard footsteps.

Xu Nian bent over curiously and looked over, then widened his eyes.

"Immortality?"

Luo Jinan was also surprised to see Xu Nian, but when he saw her posture at this moment, he couldn't help but curl his lips.

"What a coincidence~ Nian Nian."

The word "Nian Nian" made Xu Nian straighten up suddenly. Good guy, she had reason to suspect that this boy was teasing her.

Because Xu Nian and Xu Fugui were standing on the side of the road with trees blocking their view just now, when they walked out they discovered that there were several people following Mu Changsheng.

The ice guard seen before was gone, and this time he was followed by a female guard.

There was also a boy of about sixteen or seventeen standing behind him, and judging by his clothes, he looked either wealthy or noble.

There were two middle-aged men following behind. They didn't look like servants, but their cautious look didn't seem like those of noble status.

While Xu Nian was looking at them curiously, others were also looking at the two people opposite them with the same curiosity, especially the little girl. They could hear the prince calling her "Nian Nian" just now, which was a very intimate name.

Guan Qingrui, the son of the Chief Secretary, was particularly curious. This time, the prince had a sudden cold, and the prince ordered him to escort the prince to Lingshan Temple.

The prince's health has been getting better these days. Today, he felt bored in the temple, so he accompanied her down the mountain for a walk. Unexpectedly, they met a... um~ girl.

County Magistrate Wu and Master Wu who were following behind were also a little confused. Where did this wild man come from, wrapped up like a bear?

Xu Fugui was also very happy to see Master Mu, but seeing his noble attire made him hesitate to approach him.

Xu Nian let people look at him openly. When he looked away, he found that Mu Changsheng's face was too pale, almost transparent under the reflection of the snow.

"Are you sick again? Are you feeling better?"

Xu Nian instinctively wanted to reach out and feel the temperature of his forehead, but a sword sheath blocked her hand.

Xu Nian saw that it was the female guard next to him, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Sorry, I'm used to it."

Mo Yu blocked it reflexively, but the look in the prince's eyes still made her blush.

Luo Jinan put the hand warmer in his hand into Xu Nian's hand.

"Warm yourself up. I'm fine now. Uncle Xu, are you here to hunt in the mountains?"

When Xu Fugui heard the question, he stepped forward and told Xu Nian about accompanying him up the mountain.

Just at this moment, Wang Liaohu and his companions came over in a donkey cart. When they saw the noble and imposing young man, they did not dare to acknowledge him.

Xu Nian thought that the cold weather was not suitable for reminiscing, so she said goodbye hastily and took her uncle to the donkey cart.

After seeing Xu Nianluo off, Jin'an no longer had the heart to continue strolling around and was about to go up the mountain.

Mo Yu still remembered that he had made a mistake, so he knelt down and said, "I know I was wrong."

Luo Jinan said nonchalantly: "Old rules."

"yes"

However, Xu Nian, who had already sat on the donkey cart, saw the rabbit in the basket and remembered that he had forgotten something important.

He hurriedly stopped the donkey cart and ran back with the rabbit he had chosen.

When he saw the female guard kneeling on the ground and Mu Changsheng who had walked some distance away, he was stunned for a moment.

Mo Yu was also stunned for a moment when he saw Xu Nian coming back, and hurriedly lowered his head and said, "I just offended the young lady, Mo Yu knows I was wrong."

Xu Nian was not a real little girl, so she knew as soon as she heard it that she was being punished.