Hunting Ground
Murong Zhi and his group had also changed their clothes and were choosing horses. Mu Qi was not good at riding and archery, and he didn't want to participate in the hunt. After everyone else had made their choices, he was still hesitating about which one to choose.
"Brother, have you made your choice? This chestnut horse is nice, quite docile, and suits you." Mu Ya's voice came from beside him. Mu Qi turned around and saw Mu Ya dressed in a tight-fitting outfit and full gear.
Mu Qi: "..."
Those around who heard Mu Ya's words looked over, and Mu Qi blushed, feeling embarrassed by their stares.
He took the horse Muya pointed to, hopped on, and mounted it. Another round of good-natured laughter erupted around him, and Muqi's face turned even redder.
Seeing Mu Qi's embarrassed look, Murong Zhi spoke up to help him out, saying, "Is everyone ready? If you're ready, let's begin."
Muya's voice came through: "Wait a minute, can I choose that horse?"
Murong Zhi: "Alright."
Mu Ya said, "Thank you, Your Highness." She then ran over happily and nimbly mounted her horse.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Murong Zhi announced, "The spring hunt officially begins. Zhi, I wish you all a triumphant return."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" a group of military officers replied loudly in their booming voices, but before their voices had even faded, they had vanished without a trace.
Murong Zhi and the others weren't in a hurry, but Mu Ya, who was beside Mu Qi, kept glancing at Murong Qing.
Murong Qing seemed to sense something, turned around and smiled at her.
Muya looked at the gentle Fourth Prince sitting on the horse, her heart pounding uncontrollably, her eyes sparkling.
Murong Qing said, "Brother, everyone, I'll take my leave now." With that, he rode off on his horse.
Seeing that the person had gone far away, Mu Ya said anxiously to Mu Qi, "Brother, I'll go first too." As she spoke, she spurred her horse to catch up, and as she chased after him, she didn't forget to remind him, "Brother, you can wander around as you like. I'll help you hunt your share of the game..."
Mu Qi: "..."
Mu Rongzhi couldn't help but chuckle, then coughed softly to Mu Qi and said, "Your sister is indeed a woman who is just as capable as any man."
Duan Yang, who was standing to the side, nodded and said, "Yes."
Mu Qi said helplessly, "Your Highness flatters me."
Murong Qing had been plotting for a long time and came up with a plan to seriously injure the Crown Prince and Murong Yu. He had his guards capture an adult wild bear deep in Qixia Mountain, drug it, and hide it in a cave on the edge of the Qixia Mountain hunting grounds. When the Crown Prince led the hunt during the spring hunt, Murong Yu would definitely be with the Crown Prince. At that time, he would release the wild bear into the hunting grounds to lure the Crown Prince and his group there. As long as the Crown Prince or Murong Yu was injured, or both of them were injured, Murong Qing gently curled the corners of his lips.
He rode his horse to the vicinity of the ambush site, intending to observe the battle situation for a while. He only wanted Murong Zhi and Murong Yu to suffer some injuries, not to take their lives. He would stay nearby and could go back to find reinforcements if necessary.
Although Murong Yu's martial arts skills should be enough to protect his own and Murong Zhi's lives, he was still somewhat worried if he didn't come and keep an eye on them.
Murong Qing was preoccupied with his own thoughts and didn't notice Mu Ya following behind him, nor did he notice the path he was walking on. He accidentally twisted his ankle and sat down on the ground.
Mu Ya had been secretly following him and had no intention of showing herself. Seeing that Murong Qing was injured, she was worried and was about to go out when she saw a poisonous snake slither out from the branch of a large tree behind Murong Qing. She raised her hand, drew her bow, and shot an arrow in one swift motion, pinning the snake to the tree.
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