Chapter 52: Alluring Beauty
Su Ci used her foxy skills to rub, shake and act coquettishly.
"I promise not to cause any more trouble. If Your Majesty feels that it's not convenient for Concubine Shu to go with you, then I can transform myself into a eunuch and follow Eunuch Zhuang. I promise to be obedient and well-behaved and not cause any trouble. Your Majesty, please take me with you. Okay, okay, Your Majesty~~"
“…”
Xuan Yi's mind was in a mess and his kneecaps felt numb.
He really couldn't stand the attack of this girl's sweet and coquettish voice...
never mind.
There are some clan wives who are good at riding in the enclosure, so it wouldn't be too strange to bring this girl along.
"Zhuang Yu."
Zhuang Yu, who was waiting at the door outside, quickly bent down and came in.
"His Majesty."
"Prepare a set of riding clothes for Concubine Shu."
Zhuang Yu was not surprised: "Yes."
"Wow, thank you, Your Majesty~boo!"
Su Ci pouted happily, gave him a loud kiss, and jumped down: "I need to bring some drawing paper and charcoal pencils to make a draft, otherwise...eh?"
"not enough."
Xuan Yi's dark eyes pulled her back again, and he lowered his head to cover her alluring red lips.
"Uh, no, I have to meet someone later... Uh!"
…
Kangshou Garden.
The Empress Dowager was talking to a group of women from the clan when she saw Nanny Qin coming back alone.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has taken Consort Shu to the hunting grounds and has sent this servant to tell Your Majesty."
“…”
Everyone was surprised and looked at the queen with a tense expression in a slightly awkward manner.
"Haha, Concubine Shu is still young and likes to play. You should bring more palace servants with you to take good care of His Majesty and Concubine Shu."
"yes."
The Queen Mother lowered her eyes and took a sip of tea, a hint of satisfaction and surprise flashing in her eyes.
She signaled Su Ci to accompany His Majesty in the trip, originally to put pressure on the Queen, so she was naturally happy to see it happen.
I just didn't expect the emperor to agree to take Su Ci into the enclosure...
No one dared to say another word, and continued to chat and laugh with the Queen Mother as if nothing had happened.
moment.
The Queen stood up to take her leave, and the Queen Mother happily waved her hand and let it go.
The clan wives stood up to see him off tacitly, suppressing their emotions.
The Queen is the daughter of a general and was famous for her superb riding skills before she got married. However, His Majesty has never brought the Queen to the hunting grounds before the imperial mausoleum ceremony over the years.
And Concubine Shu, a little concubine who never left the house and could not possibly ride, was able to make His Majesty set the precedent of bringing a concubine into the enclosure. It was really...
When the queen returned to her bedroom, she revealed a sinister expression and clutched the handkerchief tightly.
"My Lady."
Nanny Li pushed the door open and came in, whispering, "Everything is done."
"Did you drink it all?"
"Yes, it was someone sent by the Wu family. They left no trace. I specially asked someone to wait outside and saw Fulu bring out the empty bowl with my own eyes."
"That's good."
The queen took a long breath and a cruel smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Su Ci, I'm just going to see how long this charming face of yours can last."
…
Although it is already late winter, the wind is still biting in the enclosure.
The imperial guards in black armor stood on both sides, adding a touch of solemnity.
Xuan Yi was wearing a bright yellow brocade robe and riding on a tall horse. He was covered with a black fox fur cloak and a golden crown inlaid with jewels. He looked majestic and showed the majesty of a king.
Behind him were members of the royal family and military officers, as well as some heroic women in equestrian attire.
But the most eye-catching one was the favored concubine who was carefully surrounded by Eunuch Zhuang and the palace maids.
She was wearing a lake blue riding suit, a snow fox fur cloak, her long black hair tied up high, pinned with only two blue and emerald jade hairpins. Her face was beautiful and lively, her eyes were looking forward to the sunset, and there was an indescribable charm in them, which was very attractive.
Most of the people present were men, and they couldn't help but look around frequently.
With such a stunning beauty, it's no wonder His Majesty...
Su Ci had no time to care what others were looking at. She was touching the little white horse that Zhuang Yu had brought, wondering how to act clumsy so as not to reveal that she could ride a horse, when she saw the Prince Charming come to her side and extend his hand in a cool and handsome manner.
"Come up."
"ah?"
Su Ci looked at the man's dark face in confusion, and had no choice but to reach out and be gently pulled, then she sat on the imperial horse, with only a pair of eyes exposed under the fox fur.
“…”
Knock, how can she find an excuse to train her horse...
Everyone's eyes widened in shock as they saw the king pull up the reins with one hand and speak calmly.
"Let's get started."
"…yes!"
Royal hunting has strict order and rules, and everyone dispersed into the hunting ground in queues.
Following the king were three princes, the Marquis of Runan and the Crown Prince of Chu, as well as the commander of the imperial guards, Fang Zhi, all with different expressions.
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in the eyes of Runan Hou, and Chu Yunzhou was slightly distracted.
Xuan Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at a eunuch beside him, and shook his head imperceptibly.
…
The woods in the hunting ground are not dense, but they are so large that you can't see the end of them at a glance.
Su Ci leaned over to look at the fleeing animals, and her eyes fell on a sika deer standing still under a tree trunk not far away.
What a beautiful scene of seeing deer in the deep forest...
call out!
The deer fell to the ground and twitched, with an arrow stuck in its neck.
“…”
Su Ci turned her head and met Xuan Chen's gaze speechlessly.
Damn, he doesn't think he's handsome, does he?
Xuan Yi lowered his eyes to look at her: "Are you scared?"
"…No."
Next, Su Ci, who had been stubborn, regretted it so much that her intestines turned green.
She was originally afraid that the murderer who poisoned her might have some trick up his sleeve, and that she could avoid it by staying with Xuan Yi, so she threw a tantrum and insisted on following him.
Although she was not a saint and knew that in the eyes of these ancient people, hunting animals in enclosures was an act of bravery, she witnessed these animals, which are rarely seen in modern times, being pierced by sharp arrows, twitching and struggling, and bleeding.
I feel really physically uncomfortable.
"Hmm..."
Witnessing the corpse of a snow-white fox being carried by a young eunuch, Su Ci frowned and raised her hand to cover her mouth, her stomach churning with a nauseous feeling.
Xuan Yi's brows furrowed, and he gathered his fur coat around the man.
"What's wrong?"
"Well, I just feel a little nauseous..."
Su Ci glanced at the surrounding woods and said, "Your Majesty, I've seen enough. How about having Commander Fang escort me back first? You can continue hunting."
Xuan Yi lowered his head and stared at her slightly pale face, his thick brows slightly tightened.
"Please continue, my lords. I and Concubine Shu will go back first."
"…yes."
Chu Yunzhou glanced at the woman's face and lowered his eyes in response.
Xuanchen raised his eyes and watched the emperor and his concubine returning under the protection of the imperial guards, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
That day when Concubine Shu was in danger, His Majesty showed off his Qing Gong skills...
***
It took some walking to get back to the villa after leaving the hunting ground. Su Ci drank some tea brought by Zhuang Yu and felt much more comfortable. She let the horse go back slowly so that she could have the leisure to appreciate the mountains and forests under the afterglow of the setting sun.
"Your Majesty, are these hills all enclosures?"
Xuan Yi touched her forehead and his brows relaxed slightly.
"Well, the East Suburbs enclosure is not big. I only come here twice a year, in the first month and the ninth month."
"Isn't this big?"
Su Ci was shocked: "Your Majesty loves hunting, doesn't he? Why has he only come twice?"
Xuan Yi embraced the slender waist in front of him and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
"The largest hunting ground is in Yuefeng Mountain, fifty miles west of the capital. The mountains are unique and the scenery is breathtaking. The beasts are wild, unlike the common animals that roam free here."
"A beast?"
Su Ci blinked in surprise: "Is it a wild tiger or lion? Wouldn't that be very dangerous?"
"The joy of hunting is nothing more than winning in the face of danger."
"...Your Majesty is truly full of vigor and vitality."
"Um?"
Xuan Yi raised his eyebrows, leaned close to the small ear, and spoke in a low, hoarse voice with a hint of laughter.
"My dear, this word is not used here."
"itch…"
Su Ci covered her ears and dodged, glancing at him coquettishly: "It's a clear day under the blue sky, Your Majesty, please behave like a gentleman. My lips still hurt..."
“…”
Xuan Yi took a deep breath and looked away, but he couldn't help but exhale to suppress his body's natural reaction.
We are hiring more and more people.
——
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
