Chapter 104 It seemed he truly didn't care about Yun Si at all.
Grandpa Decai spoke respectfully and had a kind expression, showing not a trace of disrespect.
Yun Si glanced at him, a hint of fierceness subtly disappearing from her eyes, and said calmly, "Thank you for reminding me, sir. Don't worry, I understand and won't take it to heart."
After she finished speaking, she started walking towards Qiwu Garden.
After walking for a long time, Grandpa Decai still stood in the same place and did not leave.
Time flies, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.
In the past few days, Yun Si has not seen Qin Ye again, nor has she gone to the main courtyard. However, news about him and what he is doing every day has still reached Qiwu Garden in some way.
In fact, apart from Qin Ye's physical condition, Yun Si didn't care about anything else.
Haste makes waste.
She believed that no matter how serious the current problem was, as long as she didn't die, there would always be a day when things would turn around.
So don't rush, let the arrow fly for a while.
She has adjusted her mindset and prepared herself mentally to face everything that is about to happen.
These past few days, she has strictly followed her own plan every day, exercising and intensifying her practice of silver needle shooting.
He even made a modified version of the compound bow for himself based on the weapon diagrams in his notebook.
More delicate and compact, it can be directly attached above the wrist.
It contained not ordinary sleeve arrows, but specially made large silver needles.
Although it's a smaller version, its lethality is no less than that of a normal compound bow described in the blueprints.
She tried it out immediately after she finished making it.
Compared to using your hands, this compact compound bow has a significantly longer range and greater accuracy.
What's most impressive is that it can fire dozens at once. Unless the opponent is a master, they can hit the target even if they fire randomly.
The silver needles are soaked in a special medicine. Just hitting one or two of them can instantly knock down even a 300-pound sow, rendering it unable to move.
"Master, are you really going?"
On the day of the autumn hunt, Yun Si got ready early in the morning and sat in front of the dressing table, where Lan Xin styled her hair.
The face reflected in the bronze mirror was delicate and exquisite, and her complexion was much better than it had been a few days ago.
Since regaining consciousness, she has taken care of herself and exercised, and has now basically recovered to her pre-injury condition, or even better.
However, she still looked very weak in front of others, as if she were about to die.
"Your body is still weak and can't withstand wind and sun exposure, and it's cold at night. What if you catch a cold?"
As Lanxin inserted the white jade hairpin into her hair, she worriedly advised, "Besides, Miss Jiang will definitely be going too. Let's not go, so we don't have to see her and get annoyed."
Yun Si raised her hand to smooth her temple, her expression indifferent, and said, "His Majesty's decree requires all the principal wives to go; how can I be an exception?"
She paused, her gaze falling on her own eyes in the bronze mirror, where a few fallen leaves drifted by outside the window: "Besides, it's been so long, I should find an opportunity to see him alone."
Lanxin couldn't persuade her otherwise, so she took a lotus-colored cloak and draped it over her shoulders: "Then I'll prepare some heaters for you, and bring a few thick blankets, so you don't catch a cold at night."
Yun Si nodded slightly, got up and walked out.
As soon as they arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, they saw Qin Ye get into the carriage. The black curtains were drawn low, making it impossible to see what was inside.
Another carriage was parked nearby. The curtain was lifted, revealing Jiang Wanning's beaming face.
She wore a bright apricot riding outfit that accentuated her slender figure, and her every glance exuded joy.
"Princess Consort has arrived."
Jiang Wanning glanced at Yun Si, deliberately raised her voice, and spoke in a tone as intimate as if they were really sisters.
"Sister, you've just recovered. It's windy in this hunting ground, so please be careful not to catch a cold."
As she spoke, her gaze swept meaningfully over Yun Si's somewhat frail figure, her eyes revealing disdain.
Go ahead, go ahead. That hunting ground is not a safe place. It would be best if she died there, then she could marry into the Xiao Prince's mansion as his principal wife.
Yun Si didn't respond to Jiang Wanning's words. Seeing that Qin Ye's carriage was still parked at the door, she had an idea. Lan Xin, who had accompanied her, immediately tried to help her up.
As a result, Jiang Wanning got off the carriage first and pushed Lan Xin aside: "Princess, please sit in my carriage. It will be easier for us sisters to chat on the way."
As she spoke, she forcibly dragged Yun Si into her carriage.
There are too many eyes watching, making it difficult to make a move.
Helpless, Yun Si had no choice but to get into her carriage. Lan Xin was furious, but there was nothing she could do, so she quickly followed.
The wheels rolled over the bluestone pavement, making a rhythmic sound.
Yun Si lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and watched Qin Ye's carriage move, feeling a slight pang of sadness in her heart.
He was waiting for her just now, wasn't he?
Even though it had only been a few days, it felt like she hadn't really looked at him in ages.
In fact, she hadn't really looked at him properly for a long time since she got injured, and they hadn't even exchanged a single word.
How did it suddenly become like this?
Jiang Wanning was in a good mood after achieving her goal. Yun Si ignored her, but she didn't say anything more and quietly arrived at the hunting ground.
The imperial family and officials had already gathered.
Emperor Jiaqing sat high on the viewing platform, accompanied by the Empress and several favored concubines.
Consort Shu, Consort Hua, and Consort Zhen are all present.
Qin Ye got off the carriage and waited in place for a moment.
Yun Si knew that they had to go together to pay their respects to His Majesty and the Empress.
Regardless of the actual situation, on the surface, royal harmony and appearances must be maintained.
Qin Ye was dressed in black riding attire, his posture upright, but his exquisitely beautiful and slender features were even more pronounced under the outline of his hunting clothes.
Even from a distance, Yun Si could see the weariness between his brows.
She suppressed her worries and doubts and was about to walk towards him when she suddenly noticed a strong gaze in the crowd, as if it were fixed on her.
Yun Si turned her head and looked around, but found nothing unusual.
Jiang Wanning stood beside her, puzzled, and asked, "What are you looking at?"
"I didn't see anything."
Yun Si frowned.
She was standing very close to Jiang Wanning just now, so that gaze might not necessarily have been directed at her.
"Fourth brother, why do you always look so haggard lately?"
Just then, a mocking voice rang out.
It was Qin Su, the Prince of Jin.
He glanced at Qin Ye sideways, his face seemingly smiling, but his words were sour and full of jealousy: "I suppose you went to great lengths for Miss Jiang these past few days?"
Qin Ye glanced at him expressionlessly and said nothing.
Jiang Wanning stepped forward at the opportune moment, curtsied, and said softly, "Your Highness Prince Jin is too kind. Prince Xiao is getting thinner and thinner because of his hard work for the country. Wanning... feels very sorry for him."
As she spoke, her eyes darted around, and she subtly moved closer to Qin Ye.
Qin Ye subtly took a half step back, just in time to avoid her approach.
This scene unfolded before Yun Si's eyes, but she remained unmoved.
The Prince of Jin's face darkened.
The group stepped forward together and bowed to Emperor Jiaqing, the Empress, and others.
Emperor Jiaqing's majestic face was expressionless, and his dark eyes were deep and unfathomable, exuding an oppressive aura.
Jiang Xinyu glanced at Qin Ye, then at Jiang Wanning, and smiled gently: "Look at these two children, how well-matched they are. I like them more and more."
These words completely disregarded Yun Si, the principal wife.
However.
Yun Si's expression remained calm, and her heart was completely undisturbed.
Qin Ye looked on, but didn't seem to react much.
It seemed that he truly didn't care about Yun Si at all.
The Princess Consort of Jin and the newly arrived Princess Consort of Lin both glanced at Yun Si with sympathy.
Prince Qin Huai is currently in charge of protecting the entire hunting grounds.
This was the first task assigned to him by the Jiaqing Emperor, and he took it very seriously, personally handling everything and effectively enclosing the entire hunting grounds like an iron barrel.
As for King Jing, Qin Mu, as the General of the Golden Guard, he also had the responsibility to protect everyone's safety.
However, today, in order not to overshadow Prince Lin, he only made arrangements in secret.
Yun Si glanced at Consort Zhen, who was sitting above her.
Haven't A-Wu and Prince Yu returned yet?
OK.
Let's see how long they're going to hide.
Suddenly, Yun Si noticed someone was watching her. When she looked up, she met an extremely cold gaze.
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