"My slave understands." Following Jinping's agreement, Xianyue held Qi Kuan's hand and walked out. The continuous sound of horns kicked off the most important and lively day of this hunt.
Hundreds of people, surrounded by bright yellow flags, marched toward the paddock in a mighty manner. Among dozens of vermilion carriages, Xin Bin stared at Xiuzhu who was following the carriage in surprise: "You said the queen's fate
Are the guards going to look for the twelfth prince?"
Xiuzhu nodded and said, "Yes, I heard that it was Qi Kuan who went to pass on the instructions. It seems that he was afraid that the twelfth elder brother would be in danger. However, just as Guard Fang and the others were about to leave, the twelfth elder brother and the others came back." After a pause.
After a pause, she said doubtfully: "It's really strange. It's not the first time that Brother Twelve and the others have gone out to ride horses. I've never seen the Queen make such arrangements before. Why did she specially send an order for the imperial guards to follow them this time, as if... very nervous?
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Xin Bin thought for a moment, then turned her gaze to Xiao Huazi, "Has anyone seen you?"
Xiao Huazi understood what she meant and lowered his voice and said: "I know this matter is not trivial, so I always act carefully. There is no way that the groom will find me."
Xin Bin stuck her head out and glanced at the most gorgeous carriage in the front. It was Xianyue's carriage. She gritted her teeth and said, "Just because the coachman didn't notice it, it doesn't mean that others didn't see it either."
"No, slave..." Before Xiao Huazi could finish his words, Xin Bin said, "Then tell me, why did the queen send the imperial guards to chase the twelfth elder brother?"
Xiao Huazi was speechless by her question. After a while, he whispered: "Then according to the master's wishes...should the plan be cancelled?"
There was a trace of unwillingness in Xin Bin's eyes, and she said coldly: "Don't worry, we will make a decision based on the situation. When we get to the paddock later, you two will be smarter."
After the two agreed, Xin Bin put down the curtain and said nothing. After meeting like this for half an hour, everyone arrived at Mulan's paddock.
As Hongli rode his royal horse into the paddock first, many guards who had been waiting there immediately knelt down on one knee and said in unison: "My subordinates respectfully welcome the emperor, long live long live long live!"
Hongli turned over and dismounted, handed the reins to Xiao Wu, and said with great enthusiasm: "Pingshen."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After getting up from Hongli's words, the guards knelt down and saluted Xiayue, who was helping Qi Kuan out of the carriage, "I and others respectfully welcome the Queen. She may live a thousand years!"
Xianyue smiled, raised her hand and said, "You've worked hard, get up."
When the guard thanked him and stood up, Hongli stretched out his hand to Xianyue from afar. The latter walked over with a smile, put her slender hand in his palm, and let him lead her forward.
After them, Hu, Xia Qing, Xin Bin and others got off the carriage respectively, holding the hands of their respective palace maids and followed Hongli and others.
In the middle of the paddock, seats have been placed, all covered with vermilion brocade mats, and the first two positions are covered with bright yellow brocade mats, which are naturally the seats of the emperor and empress.
After sitting down with Xianyue, the remaining concubines also sat down separately. As for Yongxun and others, as well as a group of Eight Banners disciples, they each held their horses and stood aside, excitedly waiting for the hunt that was about to begin.
After Xin Bin sat down, she glanced to the left, and immediately called Xiao Huazi and whispered something in her ear. The latter looked at Xin Bin in surprise, then nodded and said, "I understand, I understand."
Hongli took a look around, stood up and said: "Today is the annual Mulan Autumn Festival. All Eight Banners disciples can participate. Whoever can get the first place in this competition is our Qing Dynasty's Batulu
, not only can you be promoted to the third level and be rewarded with a thousand pieces of gold, but you can also be given the Yellow Horse Trigram."
Following his words, a young eunuch stepped forward. On the tray he held in his hand, there was a bright yellow mandarin jacket with exquisite embroidery patterns on it.
As soon as they saw this piece of clothing, many Eight Banners disciples showed longing in their eyes. In the Qing Dynasty, being given a yellow mandarin jacket was considered a supreme honor. There are many people here who are close to Hongli, but only if they are given a yellow mantle.
The man in the yellow mantle was just my confidant.
Those who wear the yellow mantle can wear it at any solemn moment, and once it is put on, no one can touch it unless the emperor comes in person. He can even see the official of the third level for convenience; even if he commits beheading
Serious crimes must also be executed by the emperor, and the rest have no power. If someone wearing the yellow horse hexagram is forcibly punished, it is contempt of imperial power, and the crime deserves death.
In addition to her great achievements, Mulan Qiuyi is the only chance to win the yellow jacket. It can be said that hundreds of people have been looking forward to this day and the first place in this competition for a whole year.
Yongxuan tightened the reins in his hands and said eagerly: "Huang Ama, can we start?"
He Jia, who was sitting next to Xia Qing, covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Brother Eleven can't wait any longer, are you really planning to win against Brother Four?"
Yongxuan raised his fist and said: "This time, I will definitely win!"
Yongjia grimaced and said nothing. Xianyue smiled slightly and said, "Brother Eleven, don't be impatient. In addition to the regular rewards this time, the emperor has also prepared a special reward for you guys."
"Bring it up." Following Hongli's words, Xiao Wu took the tray from the palace servant and came to Hongli. There was only one thing on it, which was a ring finger. It looked as if it had been burned by fire, and it was black.
It doesn't look impressive at all.
Yongxuan and Yongxun next to him looked at each other, and they both saw doubts in each other's eyes. They couldn't understand why Hongli would take such a ring as a reward, not to mention it was from the inner treasury, even if they themselves took out one at random.
Nothing is more valuable than this.
Not to mention the Yongxuan ones, even Xia Qing and others looked at it with doubts. It would have made sense if Hongli had brought it with him, but in the past few years, they had never seen Hongli bring it; and no matter how good the jade or jadeite was,
, it had been burned by fire and had no value, and was almost the same as scrap metal.
Mrs. Wang was the first to be unable to suppress her curiosity and said, "Your Majesty, what is the origin of this ring?"
Hongli took the ring ring on the tray and rubbed it carefully, with a look of nostalgia in his eyes. After a long time, he said: "This ring ring was awarded to me by Emperor Ama when I won the Bingxi Competition. Later, I won it in Fuzhou
He was ambushed and almost burned to death. Fortunately, he escaped in the end. However,
This finger has been burned at the stake for me. Looking back, it has been almost thirty years." After a pause, he said: "Every time I see this ring, it's like seeing your imperial grandfather.
I have worked hard all my life, worked hard, and spent all my efforts on the mountains and rivers of Qing Dynasty."
When he finished speaking, Yongxuan knelt down with one knee on the ground and said: "The emperor's grandfather is the person whom I admire the most. I will follow the example of the emperor's grandfather in my life and do my best for the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty."
Hearing this, Yong Cang and others also knelt down and said: "My sons and ministers are willing to do their best for the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty!"
Their answers made Hongli happy, and he said seriously: "Okay, then I will see who will get this ring today."