The eldest brother's lead ended there. Later, Father sent people out again, but they still couldn't find any useful clues.
Shen Youying lowered her eyes and touched the crossbow bolt, saying nothing more.
Seeing her downcast eyes, like a wronged little girl, Xue Shen slowly explained, "This crossbow has no name. I obtained it by chance from the black market. However, it is too small to be used by men, but it is more suitable for women. But few women like such items. If Your Highness likes it, you can take it with you. It is not very useful, but it can still be used for self-defense and hunting."
Shen Youying's newly formed sorrow was dispelled by Xue Shen's words.
She touched the cold, heavy crossbow barrel, still somewhat incredulous: "You really gave it to me?"
She's still a young girl, and when she sees something she likes, the joy in her eyes is almost overflowing.
Xue Shen said, "If you like it, it's yours."
Shen Youying thanked him sincerely, and even his gloomy face seemed exceptionally handsome.
She held the crossbow bolts with great affection, and before the carriage had even left the capital, she couldn't resist apologizing to Xue Shen, asking the guards to bring her a horse, and then she took the crossbow bolts and went off to ride around.
Xue Shen sat in the carriage, watching her ride through the forest like a lively and joyful little deer.
The journey to Xishan Hunting Grounds was long and arduous, and with many hunters traveling in autumn, it would take two days to reach the destination. Perhaps fearing that removing her hairpins and ornaments on the way would be inconvenient, she did not wear any jewelry. Instead, she wore her long hair in a high bun, simply tied with a red ribbon.
As I rode my horse through the autumn wind, the two red ropes hanging from the back of my head swayed and fluttered in the wind, making my heart itch.
Xue Shu didn't even need to dismount his carriage to see many young men on horseback involuntarily looking at that scenery.
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