For three whole days, Yuan Yao didn't step out of the courtyard gate.
During this time, Xie Zhi came to apologize.
Before he even stepped into the courtyard, Po Yue stopped him and turned him back.
When Huairou learned that Yuan Yao had eaten mutton and gotten an upset stomach, he felt guilty and worried, and was finally able to visit her.
After three days of rest, Yuan Yao was back to her lively and energetic self.
On the morning of the fourth day, the autumn hunt officially began.
Early in the morning, Yuan Yao took Yu'er and got up to get busy.
Although the emperor entrusted her with the prize for the first day of the autumn hunt, he did not actually expect her to do it herself.
She would make the decisions, but the actual work was left to the skillful and clever Yu'er...
After drawing the blueprints for Yu'er and explaining the method to her, Yuan Yao went to the Pingchuan hunting grounds.
In Pingchuan in September, the temperature had already cooled down in the early morning.
The hunting grounds consisted of several hills.
From the foot of the mountain, there is a tall wall that completely surrounds the hunting grounds.
The autumn wind is blowing.
Thousands of people gathered on the grassland outside the hunting grounds.
An altar has already been set up on the grassland.
All those participating in the hunt, whether civil officials or military generals, were dressed in military attire, armed with bows and arrows, and ready for battle.
This hunt is open to a wide range of ages.
Anyone aged six to sixty who knows how to ride and shoot can participate.
Even Xie Zhi and Lin Xuan, those two little brats, were dressed in riding and archery attire, standing in the crowd...
The emperor, dressed in golden armor with a sword and bow at his waist, looked remarkably spirited as he led his officials in a sacrificial ceremony…
After the sacrificial ceremony was completed, the Nine Thousand Year Old arrived late.
His hair was tied up high with a headband, revealing his long, slender neck.
She wore a black, belted robe that accentuated her slender waist and arms, yet the robe's hem was exceptionally wide, giving her a dashing and heroic air as she walked...
The moment the Ninth Prince appeared, he attracted the attention of thousands of people in the audience.
He carried a bow and arrow, his eyes cold and sharp.
The Ninth Prince, who did not wear flamboyant colors, exuded a cold and aloof air.
He is more like royalty than royalty.
If he weren't a eunuch, he would definitely be the ideal husband that countless young women would want to marry...
Unmarried young women, their hearts secretly broken...
Yuan Yao stood on the stands, cupped her hands together like a megaphone, and shouted in a childish voice, "Daddy's mighty! Go Daddy!"
The once quiet grassland was now filled with shouts: "Go, Your Majesty!"
I don't know which girls made that call.
However, they are quite daring.
Yuan Yao listened, her eyes crinkling with laughter.
On the grassland, the Ninth Prince accurately found his own little dumpling.
Today, Yuan Yao was dressed in autumn colors.
The little dress, a deep red maple leaf color, paired with matching beaded flowers, made her stand out beautifully in the crowd.
The Ninth Prince smiled slightly as he looked towards his own dumpling.
His precious daughter was indeed the most eye-catching one in the crowd...
At this moment, Li Deshan jogged forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor requests your presence to offer incense."
"Let's go."
The Ninth Prince, carrying a bow and arrows, went up to the altar.
He accepted the incense offered by the emperor, but without even bowing, he inserted it into the incense burner.
Everyone was used to it.
After the sacrificial ceremony, those who were going to the hunting grounds mounted their horses.
Over a hundred people, yet they managed to enter the hunting grounds with an aura of going into battle...
The viewing platform where Yuan Yao was located was right outside the hunting ground gate.
When the Ninth Prince rode past her, she called out in her childish voice, "Daddy, be careful!"
If possible, could you bring back a pair of little rabbits for Yao'er?
The Ninth Prince raised an eyebrow: "Just wait and see."
After saying this, he led the hunting party through the hunting ground gates...
Yuan Yao was extremely excited.
Xie Zhi and Lin Xuan's horses were walking together.
When the two arrived at Yuan Yao's place, Xie Zhi looked up and said with a smile, "Little Yao'er, just now, I heard you cheering for the Ninth Prince."
Is there anything you want? Brother Zhi will catch it for you.
Xie Zhi?
Catching small animals?
Yuan Yao thought for a moment and said to him, "My father went to catch a rabbit for me, so you can catch a fox instead."
"A fox?" Xie Zhi laughed: "In my opinion, you're the little fox."
Are foxes so easy to catch?
Even shooting at them is difficult, let alone capturing them alive...
Xie Zhi spurred his horse forward, saying as he rode, "I, the young master, will give it my best."
After speaking, the person disappeared through the door.
The mountains in Pingchuan were specially enclosed.
The mountain is home not only to rabbits and foxes, but also to quite a few wolves.
The wall collapsed twice during heavy rains in the past two years.
Rumors circulated that tigers, leopards, and other ferocious beasts had been brought inside.
Besides these, there are also many different kinds of pythons...
Those who are not skilled in archery and horsemanship dare not go in at all.
Although the emperor entered, he was surrounded by iron cavalry and imperial guards for protection...
Once all the hunters had entered the hunting grounds, the gate was tightly closed.
Danqing fanned herself and asked, "Princess, would you like to go for a walk?"
Want to take a walk?
Yuan Yao glanced around.
This grassland is exceptionally large.
In early autumn, the grass is lush and green.
Looking around, besides the fenced-off hunting grounds, there were also several small hills.
Yuan Yao thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I'll wait for Father here."
The stands are packed with people; it's safe to stay there.
Just then, a voice came from below: "Yuan Yao, come down quickly!"
It is Huaiyao.
"What's wrong?" Yuan Yao stood up.
Recently, Huaiyao was wearing a bright red dress, her hair was styled in a high ponytail, and she held a whip in her hand. She looked radiant and had a touch of heroic spirit.
Yuan Yao left the stands.
Huaiyao, with her nostrils flared, asked, "How am I dressed today?"
"It looks good," Yuan Yao said truthfully.
"Hmph! Of course!" Huaiyao said arrogantly, "This dress was given to me by my mother."
Consort Lin?
This time, the Emperor, Empress, and Prince Jiuqian left the capital for a hunting trip, leaving Consort Lin and the Crown Prince to guard the palace.
Yuan Yao took a closer look at Huai Yao's skirt.
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary red dress, but upon closer inspection, the collar, sleeves, and hem are all embroidered with dark gold thread.
Huaiyao turned around and said, "Today, I will race horses with Haolie and Acha."
"Horse racing?" Yuan Yao asked curiously, "You really want to have a competition?"
“Of course!” Huaiyao raised her chin: “Today, my elder sister will stay with the Empress Dowager, so you will stay with me!”
"Let's go, come with me to find Acha and Haolie."
Her tone was incredibly arrogant.
Yuan Yao smiled, tugged at the hem of her skirt, and curtsied: "Yes, Your Highness!"
"Let's go!"
Huaiyao reached out and awkwardly took her small hand.
Yuan Yao smiled, her eyes crinkling.
Outside the pasture, the stables.
From afar, Yuan Yao saw Acha and Haolie leading two horses, seemingly talking about something.
Huaiyao was proud and unwilling to speak first.
Yuan Yao took the initiative to greet them: "Prince Haolie, Princess Acha."
"Little Yao'er, Huaiyao, come here quickly!"
Acha, dressed in a dazzling blue dress, waved cheerfully.
Hao Lie blushed when he saw the two of them and greeted them, "Princess, Lady, good morning."
Acha pointed to the tall wall and asked, "Huaiyao, I heard that many ferocious beasts are kept inside this wall?"
"Of course!" Huaiyao said proudly, "There are plenty of leopards, bears, wolves, and the like!"
This hunting ground is the most original hunting ground of the Great Qi royal family!
Acha listened with envy, and Queque was eager to try: "Wow, I really want to go in and take a look!"
"Is it possible to climb over this wall?"
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