Chapter 529: Frightened Horse? Is it an Accident, or...
It was late at night and the banquet was over.
Gu Junze took the two children back to the tent.
Xuan Ge'er was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes, and Gu Junze carried him back to his tent to rest.
Lu Ge'er seemed much more energetic.
"Thank you for your hard work today." Gu Junze looked at Lu Ge'er and said.
Lu Ge'er shook his head: "Uncle, you are too kind."
"You did very well today," Gu Junze paused and continued, "Remember, no matter what, never forget your original intention."
Lu Ge'er's eyes flashed slightly and he responded respectfully.
He understood the meaning of Gu Junze's words.
Today's glory and admiration are all fleeting. The real foundation lies in one's own ability and... the protection of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
"Go and have a rest." Gu Junze patted his shoulder.
Lu Ge'er bowed and left.
Gu Junze returned to his tent. Chu Ruohan was sitting beside the couch, and Xiao Qingchen was already asleep.
"Is everything settled?" Chu Ruohan asked softly.
"Yeah." Gu Junze walked forward, sat beside her, and held her in his arms.
"Are you unhappy today?" He knew what happened to Su Wan during the day, and he also knew that she had gone to the queen's tent.
Allen Chu leaned in his arms and shook her head: "Not bad."
She didn't say much about Su Wan, but just mentioned it lightly.
"Did you hunt the silver fox?" She changed the subject, her voice tinged with a smile.
"Well," Gu Junze kissed the top of her head, "I'll give you a hand warmer in the winter."
"Thank you." Chu Ruohan rubbed against his arms, feeling extremely relieved.
This simple and down-to-earth warmth is far more reliable than those illusory glory and love.
The days on the hunting ground passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the third day.
As usual, a small-scale competition will be held today, mainly for the younger generation to demonstrate their riding and archery skills.
Naturally, Mr. Gu San has high hopes for Lu Ge'er.
Before the game started, Lu Ge'er stood on the sidelines, silently exercising his wrists.
Xuan Ge'er stood on the edge of the crowd, looking up at him expectantly.
"Come on, brother!" Xuan Ge'er shouted loudly.
When Lu Ge'er heard his voice, he turned to look at him, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he nodded to him.
Master Gu San came over and said to Lu Ge'er in a low voice, "Lu Ge'er, you must perform well today. His Majesty and the others are watching!"
Lu Ge'er responded calmly: "Grandson understands."
He took a deep breath and walked into the field.
The competition items are simple: target shooting, horseback archery, and simple obstacle courses...
Although Lu Ge'er is not as strong and powerful as those sons of generals, he is precise in his movements and skilled in his techniques, especially in archery, where he almost never misses his target.
After several rounds of competition, he performed well and remained in the forefront.
On the sidelines, Zhao Yunci nodded with a smile. He was very satisfied with Lu Ge'er's performance.
Gu Junze looked calm, as if all this was within his expectations.
Master Gu San was so proud that the smile on his face never stopped. He frequently bowed to his colleagues around him and accepted their congratulations.
Just when the competition was in its last stage and they were about to shoot at the moving target, an accident happened.
Lu Ge'er rode his horse at full speed and was about to reach the archery point.
Suddenly, a horse rushed into the track out of control and crashed straight into Lu Ge'er.
The young man on the horse was obviously panicked and could not control his mount at all.
The change happened so quickly that everyone exclaimed in surprise.
"Brother Lu!" Master Gu San's face turned pale and he shouted.
On the sidelines, Gu Junze's eyes suddenly became sharp, but he did not take action immediately.
He believed in Lu Ge'er's ability.
In a split second, Lu Ge'er remained calm in the face of danger.
He yanked the reins suddenly, and the horse he was sitting on neighed and raised its front hooves high, barely avoiding the frightened horse that was out of control.
The frightened horse brushed past him, but he steadied himself the moment the horse landed, still holding the bow and arrow tightly in his hand.
He did not stop, but rode forward. When he reached the shooting point, he bent his bow sideways, and the arrow shot out like a meteor, accurately hitting the moving target.
"good!"
The audience instantly erupted in cheers even louder than before.
This series of reactions, from being in danger to resolving the crisis and then to completing the race, demonstrated Lu Ge'er's extraordinary courage, calmness and superb riding skills.
A glint of admiration flashed in Zhao Yunci's eyes, and he said to Gu Junze beside him: "Your disciple is truly a good seedling!"
Gu Junze was looking at the horse, and he seemed familiar...
At the end of the competition, Lu Ge'er won the first place without any suspense.
Zhao Yunci summoned him personally, praised his bravery and composure again, and rewarded him with many things.
Lu Ge'er knelt on the ground to receive the reward, but he was thinking about the horse that had just run out of control.
The trip to the hunting ground ended successfully, and the team returned to Beijing in a grand manner.
In the carriage of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Xuan Ge'er was very excited and danced with joy.
"Brother is so awesome!" There were stars twinkling in his eyes.
Lu Ge'er sat beside him with a gentle smile on his face, responding from time to time.
Little Qingchen was leaning in Chu Ruohan's arms, sleeping soundly.
Gu Junze sat next to Chu Ruohan, looking at the scenery passing by outside the window, and then looking at the warm scene in the carriage.
"I'll have someone investigate the matter of the frightened horse." Gu Junze suddenly spoke.
Lu Ge'er raised his head and looked at Gu Junze.
Gu Junze's gaze penetrated the carriage, as if he saw the undercurrent hidden beneath the calm surface.
"Whether it was an accident or..." Gu Junze didn't finish his words, but Lu Ge'er understood what he meant.
Chu Ruohan also understood...
The carriage rumbled forward, and the capital was within sight.
The carriage of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion naturally took a prominent position, while the carriage of the third house followed a little behind.
Inside the carriage, Master Gu San's excitement had continued from the hunting ground until now.
His face flushed and he was talking to Lu Ge'er with saliva flying as he told him how proud he was to be in front of the emperor and his colleagues today.
"Brother Lu, you really made our Third House proud today!"
Master Gu San slapped his thigh and said in a loud voice, "You didn't see that His Majesty's eyes kept glancing at you!"
"And those old guys who usually look down on me, who among them wouldn't say congratulations when they see me today?"
He took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, then continued, "His Majesty said it himself: you are calm and intelligent, and your future is limitless!"
"Did you hear that? It's limitless! This is the golden rule!"
Lu Ge'er sat quietly, his head slightly lowered, and only responded respectfully in the gaps between Master Gu San's words: "Grandson doesn't deserve it, it's all luck."
"Hey, this isn't just luck!" Master Gu San waved his hands. "This is real strength! It's all your own doing! Of course, your uncle also contributed to this, haha!"
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