Chapter 910 Hunting (3)
“No.” Shen Miao smiled: “I like myself like this too.”
Xie Jingxing gritted his teeth: "Chen Jiaojiao, in Longye, anyone who dared to tease me ended up dead."
The sound of their laughter drifted far away on the Longye summer breeze. Among the guards behind them, Anise and Bajiao whispered in each other's ears, "Isn't it said that the Madam has a cold temper? It's all our master's wishful thinking. It seems that they have a good relationship."
"Madam is not a cold person," Bajiao said with a smile, "Madam is a good person."
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When the rising sun had already spread its golden rays across the earth, Shen Miao and Xie Jingxing finally arrived at the hunting grounds.
The outer area of the hunting grounds was a plain forest, but the inner area led further in, up Hualuan Peak. Hualuan Peak was a unique peak in Longye, densely covered with jungle, majestic and steep, with many rare and beautiful scenery, as well as many rare birds and animals. Naturally, the journey was also very difficult, and there were dangers due to the presence of wild beasts.
The royal hunting grounds designated this area as hunting grounds, a rule that existed before the late emperor. During the late emperor's lifetime, according to the rules passed down by the founding emperor, during the sixtieth anniversary of the festival, the emperor would personally hunt in the inner grounds, only resting when he had taken down a male lion. The male lion would be used as a sacrifice.
Emperors of past dynasties would encounter danger when hunting at Hualuan Peak, but because they had guards accompanying them in the jungle, it wasn't a big problem. However, nowadays, with guards, it is more dangerous than without them.
The appearance of Shen Miao and Xie Jingxing was undoubtedly eye-catching. Everyone was stunned to see that they were not riding in a carriage, but were riding together on a horse. Emperor Yongle and Concubine Jing had already arrived. Concubine Jing covered her mouth with her hands in surprise and exclaimed, "As a woman of the royal family, how could you... This is truly disrespectful."
Emperor Yongle frowned and looked at Xie Jingxing, seeming to be very displeased with his behavior. Xie Jingxing helped Shen Miao dismount and walked towards Emperor Yongle in front of everyone.
Emperor Yongle was also wearing bright yellow riding clothes today. He was not very old and was handsome, but his temperament was colder. When wearing riding clothes, the two brothers stole the limelight from all the men present.
Xie Jingxing and Shen Miao saluted Emperor Yongle, but neither of them paid any attention to Concubine Jing. Seeing this, Concubine Jing bit her lip, but suddenly looked at Shen Miao and smiled, "Princess Rui came to the hunting ground with the prince today. The couple is so affectionate that they even ride on the same horse. How enviable." Then she changed the subject, "In that case, I imagine that when Prince Rui enters the inner court, the princess will follow him as well."
Before Shen Miao could reply, Emperor Yongle frowned and said coldly, “She doesn’t need to come in!”
Concubine Jing was stunned, seemingly surprised by Emperor Yongle's sudden words. She had been thinking that it would be better if Shen Miao followed Prince Rui into the inner court. There were many ferocious beasts in the inner court. Even with Prince Rui's protection, even if Shen Miao didn't get hurt, she would be in a state of panic. Shen Miao's blunt oath-taking to the Lu family at the Caixia Banquet that day had reached Concubine Jing's ears. Concubine Jing was determined to teach Shen Miao a lesson, but she hadn't expected Emperor Yongle to help her.
Although Concubine Jing was arrogant, she did not dare to openly confront Emperor Yongle.
Shen Miao understood that Emperor Yongle wasn't standing up for her. It was simply because the two brothers going to the inner court today was already extremely dangerous. Perhaps Emperor Yongle and Xie Jingxing had already arranged everything, and one more person entering would increase the uncertainty. Perhaps Emperor Yongle was afraid that her entering would affect their plans.
Xie Jingxing smiled and glanced at Concubine Jing. Although he didn't say anything, Concubine Jing sensed a warning in his gaze. For some reason, besides Emperor Yongle, she was most afraid of this young prince. She even feared Prince Rui more than her own father.
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