Chapter 25 Betting for Her
Luo Xifeng was stunned.
She wanted to break free, but Chu Yangyang secretly pinched her palm.
Turning to look at her, he was distracted again.
Only when he got closer could he see clearly that her face, with a little makeup on, was fresh and elegant, with black eyebrows, watery eyes, a delicate nose and red lips, and she looked as fresh and watery as a delicate lily.
Chu Yangyang smiled and hugged Luo Xifeng's arm.
As she smiled charmingly, the laughter from the surrounding people instantly quieted down.
At this time, Crown Prince Li Rongjing followed closely. He coughed twice, and his pale face was hidden in the fox fur.
He glanced at the silver needles all over the ground and looked at Luo Xifeng with some worry in his eyes.
Luo Xifeng felt the gaze and turned to look at the prince. His eyes turned slightly, indicating that the prince should not bother with him and should not let outsiders know about their relationship.
Li Rongjing nodded, smoothed his fox fur coat, and tapped his fingertips on Liu Zigu's shoulder. "Young Master Liu, this dragon robe is quite unique. The memorial your father submitted last month regarding flood control mentioned a reduction in the textile bureau's expenses. I'm afraid you're not aware of this."
His voice was as gentle as the water of a March stream, but it startled Liu Zigu so much that he fell to his knees.
Luo Xifeng leaned over to pick up the scattered silver needles, his dark sleeves brushing against the corner of King Jing's robe embroidered with dark patterns. "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Majesty."
"What did Doctor Luo do wrong?"
Prince Jing supported his elbow, his fingertips secretly pressing on his vital point. "I heard that you gave the Empress acupuncture to relieve her cough the other day, and you didn't even use the gold silk pulse pillow."
His smile didn't reach his eyes. "Such a skill deserves the Emperor's favor."
Luo Xifeng let go of Chu Yangyang's hand without leaving a trace, and saluted respectfully to King Jing, saying neither servilely nor arrogantly, "Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness. I will always remember your virtue as a doctor."
King Jing's eyes flickered as he took the gilded quiver presented by his attendant and said, "I see you are all in high spirits. How about a hunting game?"
He pulled out a plain arrow and gently wiped the tip. "How about adding a bonus? If Imperial Physician Luo wins first place, I will donate fifty acres of medicinal fields on the eastern slope of the hunting ground to the Imperial Hospital."
Liu Zigu asked anxiously, "What if he loses?"
Prince Jing stroked the gilded arrow with his fingertips and suddenly turned the arrow towards Chu Yangyang. "If Imperial Physician Luo loses, I will ask the princess to go to the eastern slope medicinal fields and pick fifty snake-biting herbs."
He explained gently, "I heard that Prime Minister Chu requested the closure of the imperial clan's medicinal fields last month, and I wanted to see if this herb is really as ubiquitous as the memorial claimed."
Lin Shuyue, who had been watching the fight from the side, suddenly chuckled, "Your Highness, you don't know that snakegrass only grows near the nests of poisonous snakes."
Her smile remained undiminished. "The three servants who collected herbs last month now have grass three feet high on their graves."
The prince's fingers, gripping the heater, turned white. "Third brother, why do you have to make things so difficult for the princess? Why not just call it a day? Peace is the most important thing in spring hunting. Just enjoy yourself."
"Don't worry, my royal brother." King Jing interrupted with a smile, "The princess is as brave as a man, so why would she be afraid of a mere snake?"
He glanced at Liu Zigu, who immediately shouted, "I'm afraid Doctor Luo can't even draw his bow! He's afraid of losing and dares not fight!"
Several dandies laughed and said, "Your Highness, please don't embarrass Dr. Luo. He is from a poor family and has never had the experience of playing with such noblemen's toys."
Shen Mingzhu tugged at Chu Yangyang's sleeve and whispered, "Hurry up and make that medicine slave admit his mistake. Prince Jing is clearly targeting your father."
Chu Yangyang suddenly snatched the bow from Luo Xifeng's hand.
The carved mulberry wood bowstring tightened in her palm, and she nocked an arrow and pulled out the full moon. "Your Highness, this arrowhead is tempered with aconite juice, right?"
The tip of the arrow glowed an eerie purple in the sunlight. "It's a shame to use it to hunt deer if it's poisoned by the blood-strychnine."
The crowd fell silent for a moment.
King Jing clapped his hands and praised, "Yangyang has good eyesight."
He personally replaced the arrows with ordinary wooden ones. "Is this fair?"
“No need.”
Luo Xifeng suddenly held down Chu Yangyang's trembling hand, and his cool fingertips brushed across the red mark on her palm. "The poison has penetrated into the seven inches, and the medicinal properties will show up."
He retrieved his longbow and plucked the bowstring lightly, a sharp sound echoing out. "Your husband will not let the princess lose."
The prince hesitated to speak, and finally sighed, "I have prepared some antidote powder. Everyone, please stop when you have done enough, and don't be greedy for credit."
King Jing smiled and said, "Then let's set the deadline at 3:30 noon. Let's go."
As the sound of horse hooves faded away, the crowd dispersed to pack up and set off hunting.
Chu Yangyang grabbed the corner of Luo Xifeng's sleeve.
The hidden pocket under his black sleeve was slightly bulging, and the outline of a medicine bottle could be vaguely seen.
"Luo Xifeng, if you lose, remember to collect my body."
Although she said these discouraging words, Chu Yangyang had a smile on her face, as if she was not the one who was punished if she lost.
Luo Xifeng was slightly startled, then said calmly, "How can the princess have such confidence in me?"
Of course it’s because you have the aura of the male lead.
Chu Yangyang smiled brightly, "Just go ahead and feel free. If there are any shady tricks, I will naturally protect you."
After saying this, she patted her chest, like a sworn hero in the forest.
Luo Xifeng's lips curled up slightly, "The princess has become more capable recently."
"But..." Luo Xifeng suddenly put his face close to Chu Yangyang's ear, "I heard that the snake grass only grows in the cave of the Seven-Step Hidden Snake. The Seven-Step Hidden Snake's venom is different from that of the Golden Line Viper. If you take just seven steps, you will die, and you won't even have time to take the antidote."
The smile on Chu Yangyang's face froze.
Her heart suddenly pounded like a drum. Was this guy deliberately losing the game just to kill her?!
After saying that, Luo Xifeng left with a bow and arrow in his hand, smiling, leaving Chu Yangyang standing there going crazy.
She quickly chased after him, "Luo Xifeng, I'll go with you. We're a couple, and if we work together, we'll definitely win."
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The spring sun shines obliquely on the hunting ground, and the dew on the grass leaves has not yet evaporated.
Luo Xifeng jumped on the horse, and the black hem of his clothes brushed against Chu Yangyang's skirt embroidered with golden butterflies.
"Are you sure you want to come with me, Princess?" He casually twisted the reins with his fingertips. "I don't need your help."
Chu Yangyang stepped on the gilded stirrups and jumped onto the red horse, the pearl hairpins on her temples making a clear sound. "Who said I was here to help you? I'm here to supervise you!"
Luo Xifeng raised his eyebrows slightly, squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, and the horse quickly ran into the woods.
Chu Yangyang raised his whip and followed closely behind.
After wandering through the forest for about half an hour, I didn't see any animals, not even a little white rabbit.
"Lord Luo, are you sure there are really animals in this royal garden?" Chu Yangyang looked around for prey with her bright eyes, but unfortunately she found nothing.
Luo Xifeng walked slowly beside her calmly, as if he didn't care about winning or losing the bet.
Chu Yangyang cursed him a hundred times in her heart. Anyway, she was the one being punished. He was just embarrassed, but she was going to lose her life!
"Lord Luo! You better think of a solution!"
Luo Xifeng said calmly, "Princess, please don't be impatient. Hunting is a matter of fate."
Fuck you.
Chu Yangyang almost cursed.
As soon as she finished speaking, the horse under Chu Yangyang suddenly let out a sharp neigh, and she almost fell off the horse.
The horse's pupils were as red as blood, and its front hooves were kicking wildly in the air.
"Someone touched the reins!" Chu Yangyang grabbed the horse's mane tightly, and blood seeped out from between her nails.
The mad horses rushed straight towards the cliff, and gravel flew everywhere with their iron hooves.
The powerful impact made Chu Yangyang almost unable to hold the horse's mane.
"Luo Xifeng!"
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