Mo Qing stood up straight, took two deep breaths, and then said, "Your Majesty, someone lit an animal-attracting incense here ten days ago. I just smelled a little residual scent. Tian Qing should have told you about this."
Xie Yunci nodded. He did know that, but Tianqing also said that there were no wild beasts nearby, and his men had just checked the area and there was indeed nothing wrong.
That's why he dared to stay here in the fire without worry, otherwise he would not put himself in danger.
"I just didn't understand something, but after Hui'an County Master's reminder, I remembered that this animal-attracting incense contains an ingredient that attracts scorpions."
As he said this, he pointed to where they were standing and indicated a rough range from here.
"Maybe there are scorpions under our feet now."
Xie Yunci was not panicked. Seeing that he was not panicked, the royal guards who came with him did not panic either.
He Yu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, let's retreat first. This tiger might have been deliberately lured here by someone with ulterior motives."
Pei Yu: "For the emperor's safety, we should withdraw first."
Xie Yunci nodded, and with Shen Jingyuan and He Yunkailu, they walked in the direction they came from.
"Where did the concubine go?"
When he walked back, he didn't see the imperial concubine and the Princess of Hui'an County. He felt a little worried and asked Mo Qing who was standing beside him.
"It seems there's no need to worry. Princess Surina just arrived, and the Imperial Concubine is with the Princess of Hui'an County."
"Princess Surina, she came alone?"
"Well, I didn't see her guards."
Xie Yunci's eyes were so deep that it was impossible to guess what he was thinking.
As soon as they left Mo Qing's range, the tiger over there started to move unusually.
"roar!"
A tiger roar echoed through the mountains and forests.
"alert!"
Eunuch Qu also came along. When he heard the tiger's roar, he immediately shouted. Everyone stopped and looked in the direction of the tiger.
Pei Yu: "Deputy General He, take your men and escort the Emperor to retreat first."
He Yu did not listen to him, but glanced at Xie Yunci. Seeing him nod slightly, he took people to protect him and left.
He left five people with Pei Yu and said, "Brother, if a tiger comes after you, don't fight it first, leave this place first."
Shen Jingyuan nodded. He had been in the army for so long that he naturally realized that today was not simple, as if it was designed by someone with ulterior motives.
Just as he finished speaking, there was a noise in the forest. Judging from the noise, it was probably a tiger chasing him.
"Stand back first."
"yes."
Over there, Xie Yunci and his companions quickly found Chen Li and his companions on horseback. On the way, Mo Qing briefly explained the excuse he had used to Xie Yunci.
"Your Majesty, why are you here?"
When Chen Li and the other two heard the noise, they turned around and saw Xie Yunci and the others riding towards them.
"Your Highness."
Xie Yunci dismounted, took the imperial concubine's hand and said, "Princess Hui'an, there is no need to be so polite. Princess, please stand up."
"Doctor Mo said that I need a medicine here, so I brought people here."
Then, he looked at Mo Qing and said, "Doctor Mo, I'll ask He Yu to bring two people to go with you to collect herbs."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Mo Qing took He Yu and the others away. Collecting herbs was just an excuse, so there was naturally no need for so many people.
Su Rina's eyes flashed. Was it a coincidence or was she discovered?
She was more inclined to the latter, but she didn't know who discovered it.
After Pei Yu led his men to retreat five miles, he did not retreat any further. He asked everyone to hide and wait for the tiger chasing them.
The tiger ran very fast in the mountains and forests. Even though there were a lot of dense grass and dense clumps in the mountains, it could not hinder its speed and it quickly caught up with Pei Yu and the others.
“Roar~”
Hearing the tiger's roar, the imperial concubine showed some worry on her face, "Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"
Xie Yunci took his hand and patted it, "Don't worry, Yi, everything will be fine."
Pei Yu took the knife handed to him by the guard and wanted to do it himself, but was stopped by Shen Jingyuan.
"Your Majesty, you don't need to do it yourself. Let me do it."
Pei Yu nodded, "Be careful, big brother."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty."
If Chen Li was here, she would probably complain about the way they addressed each other. They really were calling each other different.
When the tiger approached, Shen Qingyuan rushed forward with his big knife. He jumped out from the side and aimed the knife at the tiger's waist.
As the king of beasts, this tiger has been hunting in the forest for many years and has a keen sense of danger.
He kicked his hind legs to the side and avoided Shen Jingyuan's attack.
However, Shen Jingyuan's time on the field for more than half a year was not in vain. In addition, he had internal strength and made great progress in the past six months. It only took him two cups of tea to kill this big, golden tiger in its prime.
Afterwards, he and Pei Yu and others left their side, while the Royal Guards behind them dragged the big tiger forward.
The tiger had some dirt sprinkled on the wound to prevent the blood from seeping out and affecting other animals.
Xie Yunci took the imperial concubine to see the surrounding scenery, and Su Rina followed beside them. If it were any other day, Xie Yunci would have asked someone to drive them away long ago, but today he had other purposes, so he let her follow.
Chen Li was leading Chi Yan to eat grass, and was also paying attention to the movements in the forest. It was not until he saw his elder brother kill the tiger that he withdrew his mental focus.
"Princess of Hui'an County."
"What does Princess Surina want from me?"
Su Rina still had that gentle smile on her face. "County Lady, Saihan and I are good friends. What she did yesterday was not very nice. I apologize to you on her behalf."
Her words successfully made Chen Li, who was stroking the horse's head, pause. She glanced sideways at Su Rina and asked, "Why are you apologizing now? What were you doing yesterday?"
She was right next to Princess Saihan yesterday, and she didn't stop her. Are they still good friends?
"No need. My affairs with Princess Saihan are over. I won't bother her. But if she wants to come looking for me, I won't let her go."
Then, Chen Li said with a half-smile on her face:
"Princess Saihan is not very thoughtful and is easily impulsive, especially when provoked by someone with ulterior motives. She becomes even more impulsive. Don't you agree, Princess Surina?"
Chen Li looked at her meaningfully as she spoke. It was true that Saihan was instigated by Miss Bai Er, and Su Rina might not be unrelated to this.
"The county lord is right."
"Ali, what are you talking about?"
Pei Yu strode over, took the reins from Chen Li's hand, and hung them directly around Chi Yan's neck. He patted the horse's head, and Chi Yan ran away happily.
Chen Li rolled her eyes at him and said, "Why did you let Chi Yan run away? It will be hard to call him back later."
Pei Yu chuckled, "It can't run far. If you don't believe me, just watch."
Following his hand, Chen Li saw that Chi Yan did not run far away, but came close to Fei Shuang.
"Is it your horse here?"
Su Rina and the other two were talking as if no one was around. When she lowered her head to fix her hair, a flash of anger flashed in her eyes.
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