Chapter 324: Token of Love
Yi Bai said calmly, "Don't worry, Princess. I have just washed the white rabbit and dried its fur with my inner strength. It is very clean."
Qi Yue was even more surprised: "No wonder you caught a rabbit after so long, it turns out you were giving the rabbit a bath!"
Qi Junqi praised: "The Imperial Master is indeed very meticulous."
Okay, okay, now Gu Qingyu was even angrier.
How could there be such a cunning person?
Then what is the value of his carload of prey?
Fortunately, Qi Yue quickly took care of his emotions.
"That's good. I'll have cute bunnies to keep me company, and I can roast all the prey from Yu. I'm so happy just thinking about it!"
After he finished speaking, Gu Qingyu immediately smiled happily and happily returned to his pile of prey.
"Princess, which one would you like to eat? I'll roast it for you later!"
Qi Junqi coughed lightly and said, "Xun'an, let someone count Young Marquis Gu's prey first."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Qi Yue was still thinking about how to reject Gu Qingyu when her eyes suddenly lit up.
"Of course, the first portion of roasted prey today should be presented to my most beloved brother! Ah Yu, don't you agree?"
"Ah?" Gu Qingyu was stunned, and then immediately responded: "Princess, you are right. I was not thoughtful enough. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Qi Junqi smiled and waved his hands, "I don't know you two yet, all right, go down and rest and wait."
After another half an incense stick of time, people came back one after another.
Each person had half a carload of prey, and they were all pheasants and hares. The better ones included wild deer, roe deer, and foxes, but there were basically no birds of prey.
Just when Gu Qingyu thought he had a sure win and would be able to take down the championship in the autumn hunt.
Cui Xun returned with two large carts full of prey, with a proud look on his face.
This scene surprised everyone present.
You know, Cui Xun is neither good at literature nor martial arts, and is one of the most dissolute playboys in Kyoto.
"Your humble servant greets His Majesty and Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Qi Junqi: "The Prince of Ningyuan County has hunted so many prey today. It's really impressive."
"Your Majesty, I have been studying and practicing archery for several months in preparation for this autumn hunt."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyu sneered secretly and walked in front of Cui Xun.
"I didn't realize that the prince of Ningyuan County, who spends all day walking his cats and dogs, is so hardworking. It's really eye-opening. I always admire people who work so hard. I wonder if the prince is willing to compete with me in archery?"
A drop of cold sweat appeared on Cui Xun's forehead. "My Lord, you are too kind. I have been hunting a lot today. I have been using arrows too frequently and my hands are shaking. If you really want to learn from me, let's do it another day!"
Gu Qingyu sneered: "I think you are feeling guilty! Who knows, you may have obtained these prey by some shameful means..."
Qi Junqi frowned slightly and looked at Cui Xun with scrutiny.
Yi Bai: "The Prince of Ningyuan County will definitely not do such a thing to deceive the emperor. Young Marquis, please don't be so aggressive. Even if you force the Prince of Ningyuan County to compete in archery today, it would be an unfair victory if you win."
Qi Yue also nodded and agreed: "What the Imperial Master said makes sense, let's compete another day."
Gu Qingyu's mouth slightly pursed, and he immediately looked aggrieved.
Seeing that he no longer made trouble, Cui Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
When Xun'an finished counting all the prey, Cui Xun was the winner.
Everyone present had an expression of surprise and strangeness on their faces.
Prince Ningyuan smiled cheerfully: "It seems that Xun'er's recent hard work in archery has paid off."
This directly confirmed what Cui Xun said.
Qi Junqi: "What reward does the Prince of Ningyuan County want? Tell me."
Cui Xun squeezed the sachet in his arms, strode forward and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, I and Princess Yi Yang are in love with each other, so I boldly ask Your Majesty to grant me your permission to marry you."
After he finished speaking, the whole place fell silent, even the Prince of Ningyuan was stunned.
Qi Yue couldn't help but sneered, and everyone's eyes fell on her.
Qi Yue pressed the corner of her lips and said seriously: "I didn't know that I and the Prince of Ningyuan County were in love with each other."
Cui Xun looked confident of victory, "Princess, I know you are reserved and timid."
After these words were spoken, the corners of Qi Junqi, Yi Bai, and Gu Qingyu's mouths twitched.
Qi Yue's stomach hurt from trying so hard to hold back his laughter, so he took several deep breaths.
I almost forgot that I am a pregnant woman now.
Qi Junqi's face darkened slightly: "Prince of Ningyuan County, the emperor's sister does not recognize your 'mutual affection', what's your excuse?"
"Your Majesty!" Cui Xun immediately took out the scarlet scent bag, "This is a token of love given to me by the princess."
As the scarlet sachet came out, Qi Yue frowned slightly.
He Xiang was standing by with her brows tightly furrowed, her little face wrinkled.
What the hell is this guy? He looks so ugly, and he dares to dream about her princess?
Wuming's eyes turned cold as he stared at the smug man.
Gu Qingyu clenched his fists, wishing he could beat this shameless guy right there and then until even his own mother wouldn’t be able to recognize him.
Yi Bai had a dull expression, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.
Cui Xun glanced at him and a smug smile appeared on the corner of his lips.
Qi Junqi: "Present it."
Xun An went down to take the sachet, pursed his lips and looked deeply at Prince Ningyuan and Cui Xun.
These two, father and son, are quiet, but they actually have big appetites.
Qi Junqi picked up the sachet and looked at it carefully, then his expression warmed up and he looked at Cui Xun with strange eyes.
"Are you sure this is the 'love token' given to you by the imperial sister?"
Cui Xun immediately replied loudly: "Your Majesty, I am sure and certain!"
Qi Junqi: "Xun'an, show the sachet to Qing Yu."
Cui Xun was stunned and asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, why did the eldest princess let Young Marquis Gu look at the sachet?"
Gu Qingyu sneered at him and walked forward to take the sachet.
After reading it, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he looked at Cui Xun with disbelief, mixed with disgust and disgust.
Yi Bai walked forward, took the sachet, took a look at it, and then immediately put it back into Gu Qingyu's hands.
"Congratulations to Young Marquis Gu for finding his ideal partner."
Qi Yue: "He Xiang, go take a look at the sachet."
"Yes, Princess!"
He Xiang couldn't wait any longer. She quickly walked forward to take a look at herself, then jumped back to Qi Yue.
He whispered something in her ear, causing her to laugh repeatedly with her hands covering her lips.
"Prince of Ningyuan County, if you want to steal my personal belongings to spread rumors that you and I are in love, then you have to steal the right things."
As soon as these words came out, Cui Xun felt as if there was a loud bang in his ears, like a bolt from the blue.
Gu Qingyu asked coldly, "Cui Xun, you are so bold that you took my sachet and said it was a token of love for the princess. Isn't this deceiving the emperor?"
When Prince Ningyuan heard this, he fell to his knees with a plop.
"Your Majesty, this... this must be a mistake..."
Qi Junqi: "Oh? Then Prince Ningyuan, what is going on?"
Cui Xun couldn't believe it, "Impossible! This is obviously me..."
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