Acha, are we heading to the hunting grounds?
The prey's enclosure was so high, how did she get in?
Jiang Chengyan frowned and said, "This wall is impenetrable unless one possesses exceptional lightness skills, so there's no need to worry."
Perhaps Princess Acha simply went horseback riding somewhere else.
"Let's take a look," Feng Xun said, glancing at the high wall. "Are there any weak points in this wall?"
“Impossible!” Huaiyao immediately denied: “I’ve been to this hunting ground in previous years.”
I've never heard of anyone managing to get inside the walls after the gates are closed.
Yun Chan's indifferent voice rang out from the side: "Perhaps you haven't heard, it's just because those who went in can't come out."
Everyone: "!!!"
Even in broad daylight, a chill ran down everyone's spine.
Those who go in never come out; there's only one meaning—
It was eaten by a wild beast!
Yuan Yao shivered: "What Yun Chan said makes sense. We should find Acha as soon as possible!"
Jiang Chengyan took a step toward Hao Lie and looked up: "This matter must not be made public."
Hao Lie frowned slightly.
He understood what Jiang Chengyan meant.
Acha is a princess of the Northern Di, who came to the Great Qi as a guest.
She's running around everywhere; if something happens, Daqi will bear the primary responsibility.
One wrong move and it could cause panic...
Hao Lie gritted his teeth in anger: "I'll go find it!"
“I’ll go too.” Huaiyao looked at Haolie: “Here, only the two of us know how to ride horses.”
Using a horse to search for someone would be faster.
Yuan Yao pondered for a moment, then spoke up: "Remnant Wind."
Dressed in all black and wearing a mask, Canfeng walked over.
He had already been exposed and was no longer a member of the secret guard camp, so his appearance was perfectly legitimate.
Yuan Yao looked at Can Feng: "You ride the horse and take me with you."
"No way!" Jiang Chengyan immediately objected.
"Why not?" Yuan Yao looked at Jiang Chengyan.
Jiang Chengyan said coldly, "No, absolutely not! You're too young, it's too dangerous!"
"Let her go," Yun Chan said. "I'll go too."
"you?"
Jiang Chengyan and Huaiyao both looked at Yun Chan.
Yun Chan looked at Yuan Yao.
Yuan Yao nodded: "Po Yue, change into a guard's uniform, disguise yourself, and come with us to find Princess Acha."
Po Yue: "..."
On what grounds?
After a short while, a handsome but ordinary-looking guard walked over.
His face was cold, and his whole body was cold.
This aura is truly exceptional!
Yuan Yao was fairly satisfied.
She arranged, "The lingering wind carries the clouds, the broken moon leads me, let's split into two groups to search, it would be best to circle around the hunting grounds' perimeter."
"Okay!" Hao Lie was extremely anxious.
Before setting off, Feng Xun reminded Yuan Yao, "Be careful."
"Mmm!" Yuan Yao nodded.
Po Yue helped her onto the horse, and they rode away from the grassland towards the gate of the imperial palace.
At the palace gate, she asked the guards, "Have you seen Princess Acha of the Northern Barbarians?"
The imperial guard replied, "I just changed shifts and haven't seen the Northern Di princess yet."
Just changed shifts?
Acha has been gone for a long time!
Yuan Yao was helpless.
Riding his horse under the broken moon, he followed the wall.
Yuan Yao nestled in Po Yue's arms, looking around for any trace of her.
Unfortunately, the weather was so dry that not even a footprint was left on the ground...
After the horse had been traveling for a while, Yuan Yao heard a cold muttering in her ear—
"My butt isn't fully healed yet..."
Yuan Yao: "?"
The voice sounded again—
"I'm going to get punished again."
Yuan Yao's feelings were complicated: "Broken Moon..."
"Yes," Po Yue replied coldly.
Yuan Yao asked, "The punishments of the Dark Guard Camp are terrible, aren't they?"
Po Yue did not answer.
After a long while, he finally said softly, "Hmm..."
Yuan Yao sighed.
She said earnestly, "Be more careful next time, don't get fooled again!"
"Hmm..." Po Yue responded with a nasal sound.
"And..." Yuan Yao added, "You won't be punished today, don't worry."
What happened to Acha can't be blamed on Poyue at all.
The purpose of finding Acha is for the sake of the people of both countries.
Po Yue said coldly, "If I am punished because of her, I will risk my life to go to the Northern Barbarians, shave her head, and make her bald for the rest of her life."
Yuan Yao: "???"
My scalp feels a little cool.
Who taught Po Yue to do that?
Yun Chan?
Indeed, one becomes like the company one keeps.
horrible!
From now on, let her bodyguards stay away from Yun Chan!
A little tantrum, but he's actually quite cunning!
Who knows, he might be harboring a lot of bad intentions!
Huh...
Yuan Yao shook her head.
Poyue spurred the horse, increasing its speed.
Along the way, Yuan Yao couldn't help but sigh—
Daqi is really rich!
Or rather, they must have been very wealthy when they built this hunting ground fence!
The continuous mountain range is confined within the walls, stretching as far as the eye can see.
A wide, gentle, crystal-clear river flows out from beneath the foundation of a wall...
That high wall was built like a bridge.
Yuan Yao was stunned for a moment: "This river..."
Sure enough, the person who built the wall is rich!
The fenced-off hunting grounds even enclosed the river!
Po Yue glanced at the river: "In order to enclose the mountain without affecting the animals and plants in the hunting ground, the emperor who built this hunting ground specially enclosed the river as well."
However, the hunting grounds and walls were built in the previous dynasty.
This river used to be frequently washed away by floods. In his later years, the founding emperor of the Great Qi dynasty spent a great deal of money to renovate it.
So, this hunting ground was built in the previous dynasty?
So rich...
Yuan Yao could only marvel at how rich they were; she didn't know what else to marvel at...
Ancient monarchs really knew how to have fun!
Such a large building, used for pleasure.
No wonder, their kingdom was destroyed...
Yuan Yao pointed to the river and asked, "Won't the animals inside escape?"
Broken Moon: "?"
Po Yue looked at Yuan Yao with a "what are you talking about?" expression.
"What's wrong?" Yuan Yao looked up.
Po Yue coldly said, "There is a large iron net in the river inside the wall, which can keep out animals but does not stop the water flow."
I see……
Yuan Yao held up her index finger: "One last question."
"What?" Po Yue helped her steady.
Yuan Yao asked, "Do you think Acha might crawl in from here?"
Po Yue: "..."
How can there be such innocent creatures as children in this world?
Poyue kicked the horse's belly: "Giddy up!"
"Hey! Broken Moon, you still haven't answered me!" Yuan Yao exclaimed.
Why are her bodyguards so rebellious?
Moreover, he knew absolutely nothing when asked!
The horses galloped wildly along the foot of the mountain.
The wind rustled, and Yuan Yao squinted as she watched the scenery along the road recede into the distance.
There was no sign of Acha on the road.
The horse was galloping wildly when suddenly it stopped abruptly, raised its front hooves high, and neighed impatiently.
Po Yue protected Yuan Yao, gripping the reins tightly, and it took a lot of effort to get the horse steady.
Yuan Yao, still shaken, asked, "What happened? What happened?"
Po Yue pulled her into her arms and said coldly, "The horse was frightened."
How could a perfectly healthy horse be frightened?
Yuan Yao looked up, about to ask a question, when suddenly, inside the high wall, the branches and leaves of the tall trees swayed, and flocks of birds scattered and flew up.
"roar……"
A powerful tiger's roar came from inside the walls.
That tiger's roar sent chills down one's spine.
The horse's legs buckled beneath him.
Po Yue squinted, picked up Yuan Yao, and gracefully landed.
Before the man could even stand up straight, the horse turned its hooves, neighed, and ran away.
They ran away...
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