Chapter 124 Chapter 124 "Your Highness, Prince Consort, Prince Rui...
Chapter 124
Ye Changning, who was accompanying Emperor Longshun, heard laughter and the sound of galloping horses, and turned back inadvertently to look - but saw Lin Zhiyi riding on a chestnut horse, chasing Zhou Mingyan, Xie Junxing and Ji Wuyou with a smile on his face, a lively and beautiful scene.
"Changning, are those young children racing horses?" Emperor Longshun suddenly asked in the carriage.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Emperor Longshun smiled and said, "So energetic."
"Yeah." Ye Changning withdrew his gaze and followed Emperor Longshun's carriage with a normal expression, hiding his inner emotions.
In the carriage, besides Emperor Longshun, there was also Concubine Lan.
That’s right, this time on the spring hunt, Emperor Longshun only brought Concubine Lan with him.
Concubine Lan is his sweetheart. After Yue'er got married, Concubine Lan has nothing to worry about. Unlike other concubines who have to deal with the prince, those who stay by his side have ulterior motives, which makes people upset.
Concubine Lan is still the best. She serves him wholeheartedly by his side, only talks about love with him, and never talks about anything else.
Of course, the queen and other imperial concubines did not like to leave the palace to go to the hunting ground.
Everything in the palace was comfortable, and they felt uncomfortable leaving the palace.
Emperor Longshun took a pine nut peeled by Concubine Lan and suddenly remembered something. He couldn't help but ask with a smile, "When will Yue'er have a happy event? She and Xiuyuan have been married for so long, almost a year, and there's still no news."
Concubine Lan remained calm as she poured a cup of tea for Emperor Longshun. She smiled and said, "They're so in love and living a happy life. Why would they want to raise a child? Besides, Xiuyuan's still young, barely even coming of age. It's really too early for him to be a father. Look, he's racing horses with some young men."
Emperor Longshun lifted the curtain to take a look. He saw a familiar figure among the racers. He lowered the curtain, shook his head, and sighed, "He's already married, but why is he still acting like a child? He's much more childish than when he was working at the Ministry of Revenue."
Concubine Lan asked casually, "Is the work done by the Prince Consort satisfactory to His Majesty?"
Emperor Longshun nodded. "Yes, I'm satisfied! I'm very satisfied! If I hadn't seen him acting so childishly today, I would have thought he was a steady, reliable, and resourceful old fox. But come to think of it, the son raised by Lin Shuo must be quite good."
Concubine Lan said at the right moment, "He's good at his job because he's smart. What does that have to do with being an old fox? Your Majesty, I think he's quite good. His childishness shows he has a simple heart, and a simple heart shows he's kind and sincere. This won't harm our Yue'er."
"Yes, Lan'er is right." Emperor Long Shun hugged her and responded with a smile.
Going out for spring hunting is actually just for fun, to relax and unwind. In addition, the spring plowing has been going smoothly recently, the Ministry of Revenue has seen an increase in silver and money, and Lin Shuo has also handed over half of his military power. Therefore, Emperor Longshun is in a good mood, and when his mood improves, his temper naturally becomes much milder.
Concubine Lan leaned in Emperor Longshun's arms, her long, thick black eyelashes drooped slightly, hiding the meaningful emotions in her eyes.
The carriage sways back and forth, and no matter how luxurious it is, it will be uncomfortable to sit in it for a long time, so the convoy will stop halfway to let everyone rest for a while.
Lin Zhiyi came back from horseback riding with Zhou Mingyan and the others, holding a bunch of bright wild flowers in his hands. The flowers were big and small, in red, yellow, pink, purple, and blue, and the combination was very beautiful.
She passed through Ye Changning's sight like a gust of wind and headed straight for the carriage where Jing Yue was.
Jing Yue did not get out of the carriage, but only ordered someone to lift the carriage curtain to let in some air.
He was still wearing heavy makeup and a pink and purple dress, looking particularly elegant and noble. No one dared to look directly at this most beautiful "princess".
Seeing Lin Zhiyi coming back from horse racing, Jing Yue's 'noble and cold' expression instantly melted and became 'gentle and gentle'. He leaned against the car window, one hand supporting his chin, the other holding a yellow-green round fan, like an ingenious painting, which was still very vivid. He smiled at Lin Zhiyi, more charming than a flower.
Lin Zhiyi leaned over on horseback and handed over the bouquet in his hand: "Ayue, this is for you! Do you like it?"
Jing Yue reached out to take it, glanced at the bouquet, and then kept staring at Lin Zhiyi's face: "I like it."
I prefer people who give him flowers.
The two of them looked at each other with smiles, and the air became sweet.
Jing Yue's eyes moved slightly and looked forward - Ye Changning, who was standing next to Emperor Longshun's carriage, withdrew his gaze.
"What's wrong?" Lin Zhiyi was about to turn around, but Jing Yue blocked her view with her round fan. "Nothing, can you help me pick out a few flowers to wear on my head?"
Lin Zhiyi smiled, and Jingyue drew his attention back to the colorful flowers: "Okay!"
She had to carefully choose which flowers to let Jingyue wear.
Ye Changning admired them in his heart - he admired this misplaced pair of 'princess and her husband'. In order to keep their identities secret, they were acting everywhere and on guard at all times.
That's fine.
That's very good.
He shouldn't have to constantly distract her... them...
Afraid that others would see their secrets...
Lin Zhiqi was also near Emperor Longshun's carriage. She was a member of the Jinwu Guard, and her duty was to protect the emperor.
Seeing her fifth sister racing horses from a distance, Lin Zhiqi was also itching to try her hand at it. However, she was now more composed than she was last year and would no longer seek competitions or participate in horse racing just for the sake of a momentary itch.
It is her duty to do her best to restore the reputation of female soldiers!
Dayanchao is so vast that only the master, she and the fourth sister have come to the fore. They still need to work harder to allow more women to have a path to follow and a path to choose from.
She was fully focused, keeping her eyes and ears open, so she didn't miss Ye Changning's two distractions.
Thinking that Xiuyuan was actually a girl, Lin Zhiqi felt a tightness in her heart.
——Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue only told Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan that Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo knew the secret of their identities. Their master and sisters were unaware of this.
No wonder Lin Zhiqi was nervous.
"Master Ye, would you like some beef cubes?" Lin Zhiqi asked. Before Ye Changning could speak, she untied her purse and tossed it to him. "Xiuyuan figured out the flavor, it's quite delicious. It's very popular in the capital lately."
Ye Changning instinctively took the purse and said, "Thank you." He opened the purse and prepared to take out two or three pieces and return them to the other party.
"I have more!" Lin Zhiqi shook her waist, revealing two vibrant and bulging purses on her waist. "I'll give those to Lord Ye!"
Ye Changning thanked him again, then picked up a piece of beef and put it in his mouth, tied up the rest and put it in his arms.
Lin Zhiqi asked him, "How is it?"
Ye Changning: "It tastes good."
"Really? I think so too. It's softer and easier to chew than the jerky we eat in the Western Regions. Of course, the jerky in the Western Regions is delicious too, with a different flavor."
"Um."
Lin Zhiqi chatted with Ye Changning for a few words to attract his attention. After Xiuyuan got into the carriage where A Yue was, Lin Zhiqi put away his smile and ended the chat.
Ye Changning: “…”
He understood why Lin Zhiqi gave him beef balls and chatted with him casually!
Well, I shouldn't have looked at it any more.
…
They finally arrived at the hunting ground. In fact, there was a special palace for them to live in.
Emperor Longshun did not camp outside like he did last year, but lived in the temporary palace with Concubine Lan.
Some female family members also lived in the palace.
The rest of the people can camp wherever they want.
Everyone rested and didn't mention it.
After Lin Zhiqi exchanged value with Yan Chongshan, he went to find Lin Zhiyi.
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue still chose the tent this time.
This area is where people from the Lin, Xie, and Zhou families are stationed.
Lin Zhiqi pulled Lin Zhiyi to an open and secluded place. After carefully checking her several times, he lowered his voice and said to her, "I found something wrong with Lord Ye today."
Lin Zhiyi: "Hmm? What's his problem?"
"He's been staring at you. When you were horse racing with Zhou Mingyan and the others, picking flowers, and giving flowers to A Yue... his eyes never left you... Do you think he would..."
"—Guessed it?"
"—Like me?"
They both said in unison.
Then they were all stunned for a moment.
Lin Zhiqi has recently been getting used to the "narcissism" of her fifth sister. Now that her gender is "different", this kind of free and easy self-confidence gives people a different feeling.
Lin Zhiqi cleared his throat and said, "Xiuyuan, you are really narcissistic. Even more narcissistic than me."
Lin Zhiyi laughed: "Second sister is quite observant - he did know. And he knew it a long time ago. He should have known it when he protected me when I was assassinated last time..." Although she was exchanging bodies with Jingyue at that time and did not experience it personally, but later when they were "reviewing", Jingyue told her that she agreed to go her own way with Jingyue during the Spring Hunt this time, in fact, she also wanted to test Ye Changning's thoughts.
Jing Yue was always jealous about this, but she herself didn't feel anything because of the change of body, so she deliberately ran into Ye Changning's sight.
Unexpectedly, her second sister accidentally helped her observe Ye Changning's every move from the side.
President Lin felt a subtle joy in his heart - her charm was still there, and even in ancient times there were still many people who liked and admired her, not bad.
Of course, this happiness cannot be known to Jingyue, the jealous king.
She patted Lin Zhiqi's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Second Sister. A Yue and I are well aware of the situation. Thank you for your help in keeping an eye on it. If you are not on duty tonight, go to bed early so that you can hunt with us tomorrow!"
"OK."
After the two parted, Lin Zhiyi walked briskly back to the tent, and Jingyue was taking off the jewelry on her hair.
Hearing footsteps, he tilted his head and smiled: "Are you back?"
"Yes." Lin Zhiyi walked quickly to his side, "I'll help you."
Jing Yue lowered her hands and let Lin Zhiyi help.
"What does Second Sister want from you?"
"..." Lin Zhiyi paused after releasing the hairpin, and then decisively chose to tell the truth, "She saw Ye Changning staring at us and was afraid that he would discover the secret. I told my second sister not to worry, because he already knew it."
Jing Yue had seen it himself, and he said in a sour tone: "Is he staring at you?"
"What's the point of staring at me? You can only see me putting flowers on A-yue and chatting with A-yue. Isn't that even more heartbreaking?" Lin Zhiyi plucked a small yellow flower from Jingyue's hair, lowered her head and kissed his seemingly cold brow, "Don't you agree?"
Jing Yue stretched out her long legs and pulled her into her arms, her hands tightly around her waist: "Yes, the prince consort always finds an excuse, I admit defeat."
Lin Zhiyi sat on his lap, held his face and kissed him.
Jing Yue's eyes softened a little and he kissed her seriously.
As they were kissing passionately, footsteps were heard outside. Jing Yue's eyes suddenly opened. He gently stroked the back of Lin Zhiyi's head with his palm, breaking up the kiss. He mouthed something without saying, "Someone..."
Lin Zhiyi came back to her senses in an instant. She silently grabbed a golden hairpin, got up from Jingyue, and continued to comb his loose black hair as if nothing had happened.
"Your Highness, Prince Consort, Eunuch Zhang, who serves as the attendant to His Highness Prince Rui, requests an audience."
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