Chapter 196 Fire Separates the Peacock
Mu Xi's gaze lingered on that person, and she confirmed that it was "General Eagle Soaring" Liu Yang.
He is handsome, but it's just that kind of energy he has...
She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but Mu Xi just didn't like it.
Yan Shu continued to praise, "Oh, Liu Yang... what a good name. Look at him, so successful at such a young age, so full of vigor. I heard he's quite the ladies' man, and many young ladies from noble families are longing for him."
While Yan Shu was speaking, Liu Yang's gaze seemed to drift intentionally or unintentionally toward Princess Qingyang, with a hint of playful inquiry.
Princess Qingyang seemed to sense it as well, returning the same predatory and oppressive gaze with a provocative smile playing on her lips.
These two are...
Mu Xi then understood why she disliked General Liu Yang.
Having grown accustomed to gentle and refined men like Mu Xun, they felt nothing but annoyance towards Liu Yang's unrestrained and arrogant nature.
Mu Xi couldn't figure it out, so she changed the subject. Suddenly, she remembered something: "By the way, wasn't it said that Princess Yan Ya was also coming to the 'Six Harmonies Grand Ceremony'? I didn't see her in any of the tents. I should go and pay her a visit if I have the chance."
I should have thanked Princess Yanya in person for what happened at Qifengtai last time, but then one thing after another came up, so I put it aside.
Yan Shu was also puzzled: "I heard she was coming, but I don't know where the King arranged for her. However, she has never liked crowds, so I guess she will be arranged to stay in a quiet place. I guess she wouldn't have come if this 'Six Harmonies Constellation' wasn't a once-in-a-millennium event that every shaman must witness. After all, Yanshan is the highest peak in Yansheng, and only by standing on the top of the mountain can one truly witness this spectacle."
Upon hearing this, Mu Xun also looked around intently, and after a moment shook his head: "I haven't seen it yet. Perhaps it's because the mountain road is difficult to travel. It will arrive later."
"I suppose so." Mu Xi thought of Shen Lun's plan and felt somewhat worried for the former princess of Yan.
"The ceremony is complete!" At this moment, Xian Ling's loud shout came from the direction of the altar.
Immediately afterwards, three heavy and desolate rhinoceros horn horns suddenly tore through the silence, "woo-woo-woo-woo."
King Yu turned around and had his warhorse led by the Red Carp Guard.
Mu Ji mounted his horse, followed by the three princes and other generals.
Finally, with a rallying cry from the King of Yu, thousands of men and horses marched toward the hunting grounds.
Having seen enough of the excitement, Mu Xi prepared to return to her tent.
Just as he turned around, he caught a glimpse of the familiar figure of Grand Marshal Gao Quan in his golden helmet and armor, with Mu Chong, whom he hadn't seen before, by his side.
Judging from the back view, Mu Chong was wearing an expensive hunting outfit with gold embroidery that didn't quite suit his figure. He was riding a horse with his head held high, surrounded by a group of guards.
Is his eye better?
If that's the case, Lord Shen won't have handled this matter thoroughly.
Well, let's wait and see how things develop. Mu Chong's matter is just a minor detail.
Finally, Mu Xi returned to the inner chamber and sat around the stove with Mu Xun and Yan Shu to brew tea.
Yan Shu had only drunk two cups of tea when she was again bothered by trivial matters and took her leave.
Bao Fan ate and drank non-stop, finishing off all the tea and snacks distributed by the palace, while Cao Pan'er and Tao'er did needlework to pass the time.
Mu Xi was cautious and meticulous, but she felt suffocated sitting in the inner chambers for too long. So, accompanied by Mu Xun, along with Bao Fan who was already stuffed, and Mu Xun's personal bodyguard Jiang Meng, the four of them strolled around aimlessly.
The makeshift campsite was located on one side of the morning altar, stretching as far as the eye could see.
The so-called "Yanshan Hunting" is nothing more than men passing the time by hunting and women passing the time by gathering, all waiting for the upcoming "Six Harmonies Star Sign".
The Imperial Observatory could only give a general range for the exact date of the celestial event, between March 3rd and June 6th.
Spanning three months.
Staying in Yanshan, where various forces have gathered, for three months would mean the imminent outbreak of conflict between them, and it was anyone's guess what would happen.
Mu Xi estimated that at this time, apart from the elderly civil officials and their families who were still in the camp, the other camps should be empty.
As the weather grew hotter and the campsite became stuffy, we decided to head towards the woodland by the water.
Just as a makeshift waterside pavilion came into view, the sound of laughter from a group of men and women could be heard.
Mu Xi intended to avoid the crowd, but a casual glance caught sight of a familiar figure in the waterside pavilion—Shen Pingting.
Unexpectedly, Shen Pingting also came to Yanshan with Shen Lun.
To avoid arousing unwarranted suspicion, Shen Lun and Mu Xi did not have any public contact after that day at the Marquis of Yong's residence, but they did exchange two private letters with Mu Xun.
Mu Xi couldn't help but stare at Shen Pingting closely again. Today, Shen Pingting was dressed in a smart outfit. Although she wasn't hunting, she had tied a pink headscarf on her head and pulled her long hair up high, leaving two strands of hair to flutter in the wind in front of her chest, giving her a rather heroic and dashing appearance.
Looking around her, there were several other women from noble families dressed in similar attire who were not hunting. They were all family members of officials who had come with her, and they were gathered together.
Among the young women were several noblewomen, presumably accompanying their husbands on the hunt, who were now idly gathering together.
Below the women, there were many princes and noblemen. Those who could hunt had gone hunting, and those who remained were probably like her, not good at riding and archery.
Shen Pingting smiled radiantly and chatted amiably.
Mu Xi was puzzled. Did Lord Shen bring his daughter here to "cover up his secrets"?
Why would someone want to carry out a plan to assassinate the King of Yu, while also bringing their only daughter into such a complex and dangerous situation?
As Shen Pingting chatted and laughed, she glanced over casually and suddenly stopped talking.
Several noble ladies who were talking nearby noticed this and looked over in the same direction.
Mu Xi instinctively wanted to dodge, but it was too late. She could only bite the bullet and go over to greet him.
At this moment, a group of eunuchs also came from the side towards the waterside pavilion.
The person in the lead was not the Hong Neizai whom Mu Xi had seen before, but a younger eunuch. Behind him was a group of guards carrying a huge iron cage covered with a black cloth.
Before the two sides could exchange greetings and replies, they did not wait for each other to exchange words.
"Oh my, Eunuch Liu, what brings you here?" A middle-aged noblewoman dressed in a blue silk dress led the group out to greet them from the head of the pavilion. She greeted Eunuch Liu first, and then nodded to Mu Xi and Mu Xun. "Young Master Jin Fang and the Second Young Master are not outsiders. Your cousin, Miss Shen, is still here. Please come and sit down."
Mu Xi nodded in return, and had no intention of entering.
The eunuch Liu had indeed come to see the noblewoman: "Lady Hai, His Majesty has just captured two Fireflies alive at the hunting grounds. He is very pleased and wishes to bestow the two Fireflies upon Lady Qifeng. We would also appreciate your help, Lady Hai."
Fire departs?
Mu Xi didn't know what kind of bird it was.
The people in the waterside pavilion were surprised and curious about the "Fire Departure," and their expressions varied when they heard that it was bestowed upon "Lady Qifeng."
Mu Xi was more curious about why the gifts bestowed upon Princess Yan Ya had to be arranged by this Lady Hai.
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