The emperor fell asleep with his hands still on Li Wan's waist.
Li Wan carefully took the emperor's hand away. The emperor woke up dazedly. He didn't open his eyes, but muttered, "Goodnight kiss."
Li Wan smiled and leaned over to kiss him on the forehead.
The emperor closed his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth.
…
Li Wan was tired after sitting in the carriage all day, so she went back, washed, changed her clothes and went to bed. She slept very deeply that night and was awakened by Cuizhu early the next morning.
When she woke up, she found that there was noisy voices outside the tent, as if the tent had been pitched in the vegetable market.
Cuizhu helped her get up and wash, and brought her riding clothes.
Women's clothing in the Yuan Dynasty were all long skirts with wide sleeves, light and flowing.
Riding clothes are quite different. Most of them are colorful, with four-piece skirts, drawstring trousers underneath, and cuffs that are tightened at the wrists, which looks very cool and neat.
Li Wan changed into a red riding suit with Cuizhu's help. There were also different requirements for her hair style. Some women wanted it to be neat and tidy, so it could be combed into a men's style, while some women preferred to be more playful and still had a women's hair style, but it was simpler than usual.
Li Wan found it novel and styled herself like a man. Her black hair was tied up with a band of the same color, similar to a ponytail. A wide belt showed off her slim waist, and she also had a small knife hanging around her waist. She was wearing boots that were comfortable to walk in.
After she was dressed up, Cuizhu was shocked for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh: "If the master were a man, I don't know how many women in Kyoto would be charmed by him."
Li Wan has a pretty face and wears a red dress with his hair tied up. At first glance, he does look like a handsome and beautiful young man.
Just as she finished packing, Cao Yu came over to call people.
Li Wan and Cuizhu chatted for a while, then smiled and lifted the curtain and walked out.
Cao Yu and Li Wan looked at each other and were stunned for a moment. Then they asked with a strange look on their faces: "Why are you dressed like this?"
Although he had already acknowledged in his heart that Li Wan might become his future mistress, Cao Yu still couldn't change the casual tone he used when talking to Li Wan.
Li Wan turned around openly, blinked and asked, "Isn't it pretty?"
Cao Yu's face suddenly became hot, and he turned his eyes away unnaturally, saying, "Neither male nor female."
Li Wan smiled, not minding at all, and even walked briskly to the outside of the emperor's tent, lifting the curtain and going in.
The emperor had just changed into his riding clothes. When he heard the voice, he turned around and was stunned for a moment: "You...why are you dressed like this?"
Li Wan's appearance at this moment was quite different from what he had imagined.
Li Wan couldn't help but tilt his head. Seeing how surprised they were, he was a little confused: "Isn't this okay?"
The emperor had a complicated expression: "It seems a little strange to me."
Really... Li Wan's appearance is not that he is ugly, but he looks too much like a handsome and feminine young man.
Thinking about the attention she might attract if she went out like this, he even didn't want her to leave the tent.
Li Wan was a little surprised by the emperor.
He was dressed in a neat black riding suit and his hair was tied up with a black headband. The long headband and ponytail hung down together. The belt embroidered with gold patterns around his waist showed his royal nobility. His trouser legs were tucked into long boots. He looked as sharp as a sword out of its sheath. Even his handsome and noble face was full of sharpness.
Seeing Li Wan staring at him, the emperor raised his eyebrows slightly and raised his chin: "How is it?"
Li Wan smiled and said, "It looks good."
The emperor snorted, obviously not satisfied with her evaluation.
Li Wan walked over, grabbed his shoulders, and pecked him lightly on the mouth: "You are so good that I don't want you to leave the tent."
Li Wan's words coincided with the thoughts that came to the emperor's mind when he looked at her just now, which made the emperor feel an inexplicable sense of pleasure and satisfaction.
He suddenly put his arms around her waist, pulled her into his arms, and bent down to kiss her deeply.
"Master, breakfast is ready..."
Cao Yu, who came in as he lifted the curtain while talking, was shocked by the scene in front of him. His words were cut off in his throat, and without waiting for the man and woman who were kissing each other to react, he retreated the same way he came, blushing.
Cao Yu walked out of the tent, his heart still pounding in his chest and his pretty face flushed deeply.
He had known that the emperor and Li Wan were getting closer, but the two of them were often alone together and were not allowed to be disturbed by palace servants. He had never imagined that they had become so close...
The scene just now seemed to be deeply engraved in his mind and could not be erased no matter what.
Li Wan in the tent was also feeling a little embarrassed.
On the contrary, the emperor did not show any shyness on his face, only dissatisfaction at being interrupted: "How could this Cao Yu be so rude and barge in without even saying a word..."
Cao Yu calmed down and asked through the curtain, "Master, breakfast is ready. Shall we serve it now?"
…
After breakfast, the emperor and Li Wan walked out of the tent one after another.
Qin Lin took Li Mu and others outside.
When they saw Li Wan behind the emperor, they were all stunned.
When Li Wan saw Qin Lin, her eyes lit up.
Although he was still dressed in black today, because it was a riding suit, it was very different from the style of the guards' uniform, making him look taller and neater. Who knows how many women he would charm.
Qin Lin's gaze only stayed on her for a moment before he turned away.
Although it was a tradition for women in the Yuan Dynasty to wear men's hair in a bun when hunting, women like to be coquettish, and now most women are unwilling to wear men's hair in a bun.
When Li Wan came out with her hair in a man's bun, she attracted a lot of attention along the way.
Princess Anyang, who was also wearing a red flag dress, saw Li Wan from afar and sneered disdainfully: "She is good at grandstanding to attract attention."
There are hundreds of nobles in Kyoto, but only about a hundred of them actually go hunting on horseback.
There are people hunting on the field, and naturally there are also people cheering and cheering from the sidelines.
The nobles who did not go on stage set up a shed outside the tent, and prepared tables, chairs, benches, tea and snacks. It was quite interesting to drink tea and chat in the jungle.
"Is that Qin Lin, the second son of General Qin? I haven't seen him for three years. He has grown into this shape. I'm afraid he has a lot of romantic debts. I remember that he is not young anymore. Is he married?"
Hundreds of hunters mounted their horses.
The nobles under the shed were far away and began to talk.
"Mrs. Zhao hasn't been in Kyoto for a long time, so I'm afraid she doesn't know that there are countless people who want to marry into the General's Mansion, but this Second Young Master Qin has no interest in marriage. He has rejected all the people who have come to the General's Mansion."
The lady Zhao from before was surprised again: "General Qin and his wife also indulged him?"
"I heard that in the General's Mansion, Qin Lin is the one who has the final say."
Someone else praised him: "In terms of outstanding grace, no one in the world can compare to our emperor. He is truly like a god."
Voices of agreement and approval were heard from the side.
At this time, someone asked, "Why is Li Wan not here?"
After these words were spoken, there was a moment of silence around.
The name Li Wan has been frequently mentioned among noble ladies recently.
Who would have known that this unknown woman, who was kept in seclusion and had rarely shown her face, would overshadow the concubines in the harem.
The last time the palace summoned Li Wan's mother and brother into the palace, it was quite surprising.
It was nothing strange that Li Wan was brought along for the autumn hunt this time.
The ladies looked around, but there was no sign of Li Wan.
Li Wan was known for her weak constitution. It was said that she had never ridden a horse since she was a child, so they naturally did not expect her to be in the hunting team.
At this time, someone was heard saying, "How come I have never seen that handsome young man in red beside the emperor?"
Everyone looked over again.
In fact, Li Wan seldom shows up, and even when he does, he is always in plain clothes and looks sick. He really cannot be associated with the handsome young man in red riding on the tall horse.
The riding uniforms for men and women are similar, and since they were quite far away, it was difficult to tell at first that it was a woman.
Someone nearby asked, "My Lady Princess, do you recognize her?"
Wanpin's mother, Princess Changping, looked at her carefully for a while and said, "She looks vaguely familiar, but I can't tell where she is."
At this moment, someone suddenly asked in surprise: "Isn't that Li Wan from the Li family?"
Princess Changping was startled when she heard this. She looked over and saw the handsome young man in red turning his head to the side. He had a small face with a beautiful face and a bright smile. When she was reminded, wasn't it Li Wan? !
The ladies from various mansions were all amazed at once.
Everyone, openly or secretly, looked towards Princess Changping.
That incident was already a long time ago and no one had ever mentioned it before.
But now Li Wan is in power.
Now, the old story between Li Wan and Wanpin’s childhood has been dug up.
The princess lost her power after being punished last year. If Lord Zhou had not been the new Minister of Dali Temple, Concubine Wan might not have been able to come to the autumn hunt this year.
Comparing the two sides, many people are interested in watching the show.
Princess Changping naturally knew this, so she just sat there with a calm expression on her face, even with a hint of a smile on her face, but her fingers holding the teacup tightened.
Seeing that there was nothing to watch from Princess Changping's side, the nobles quickly shifted their attention.
"Isn't it said that Li Wan is a sick beauty who is kept at home and gets sick all the time? How come she looks so energetic today?"
"Isn't she favored? I heard that precious medicinal herbs and supplements are sent to her room in large quantities, and there are imperial doctors who are specially taking care of her. Even if her health is weak, it will be improved."
"Look, the child next to Qin Lin is Li Wan's younger brother. He was chosen by the emperor. Now that he has achieved success, all the others will benefit."
At this time, a cheerful voice said: "No wonder Li Wan is favored by the emperor. Look at his appearance, he is a handsome young man. If he were dressed as a woman, I wonder what he would look like. He must be a beautiful lady."
A voice nearby echoed, "Mrs. Qin is right. I have met Li Wan once before. She is indeed a charming beauty."
At this time, a voice from a distance said, "Why isn't Madam Qin on stage today?"
Madam Qin, Qin Lin's mother, raised her heroic thick eyebrows and said with a hearty smile: "I accidentally injured my legs the day before yesterday. Now I can just walk, but it's not easy to ride a horse. I can only drink tea and chat with you here to relieve my urge."
She spoke differently from the other noble ladies because she was also the daughter of a military general. She loved riding and shooting since she was a child and did not like needlework or getting involved in other people's backyard affairs. After she got married, her temperament became more restrained, but she could not get along with these ladies who only knew about the gossips of other people all day long, so she closed the door of the general's mansion and lived on her own.
After Li Mu became Qin Lin's disciple, he was taken home by Qin Lin to have dinner several times. He was smart and polite, and was very much liked by Mrs. Qin. Mrs. Li also visited her. Her behavior was humble and polite, without any flattery or currying favor. This made Mrs. Qin have a good impression of Li Wan, whom she had never met before.
Mrs. Qin was smiling, but the smile on her lips suddenly froze.
She had been keeping an eye on Qin Lin, and she suddenly discovered that Qin Lin's gaze seemed to stay on Li Wan for too long.
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