Shenlong Mountain is a four-day journey from Kyoto. It is surrounded by dense forests, steep cliffs, and towering trees that reach directly to the heaven. It is said that there are tigers and wild bears roaming there. Even experienced hunters do not dare to go hunting easily, and here
It was also the royal hunting ground.
In the thirteenth year of Hongjing's reign, due to war in the north and Emperor Rende's illness, the annual hunting was canceled. This year, Tian Minyan also had the opportunity to participate in such a grand event.
Those who could participate in this grand event were all high-ranking courtiers, plus the ladies and gentlemen of each family who were able to accompany them, as well as the young servants, maids and mothers-in-law. The whole army went to Shenlong Mountain in a mighty manner.
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Tian Minyan's sedan was also accompanied by the female family members. She raised the curtain and looked out. She saw a long army and guards, which looked like the grand occasion of an emperor on a tour.
It was a waste of money and people, Tian Minyan thought of such a word, put down the car curtain, closed her eyes and rested.
In the car, Jixiang and Qingzhi were chattering. Grandma Gu coughed, and then the two girls stuck out their tongues, covered their mouths and spoke softly. Only Ruyi shook her head and took the blanket from the low cabinet in the car.
Tian Minyan covered it, and Grandma Gu nodded with satisfaction.
"I don't have a proper appearance when I'm traveling. I've lost the face of my young lady and the uncle of Zhong County. Watch your skin carefully." Aunt Gu scolded softly.
"Mommy..." Ji Xiang timidly rubbed his hands and begged for mercy.
Tian Minyan opened her eyes and said with a smile: "Aunt Gu, they are still young, so don't be too tight. It's a rare trip to make them happy." Then she looked at Jixiang and the others and said, "It's just us.
It doesn’t matter in the car, but don’t forget to show off your dignity and manners outside.”
"Miss, we understand the importance." Jixiang said quickly.
"Miss, I'm too spoiled to them." Grandma Gu said angrily.
Tian Minyan smiled, then looked at Aunt Gu and said, "Auntie, when you were in the palace in the past, have you ever been to Shenlong Mountain to participate in such a grand event? Can you tell us what the rules and taboos are there? We can also
Be careful."
"Of course I have been there before. Let me tell you, this Shenlong Mountain..." Grandma Gu was very proud. After listening to Tian Minyan's words, she talked about the things that need to be paid attention to during the hunting process and how to get along with the nobles.
There are also interesting things.
The carriage suddenly became quiet, and the girls stopped talking. They all held their chins in their hands and listened to Grandma Gu talking. The atmosphere was rare and peaceful.
After four days of driving, we have arrived at the foot of Shenlong Mountain. Hundreds of tents have been set up in the huge open space, and people are moving around, busy moving their luggage into the tents.
Tian Minyan was led to her tent. When she came to hunt this time, she and Tian Minrui came from Zhongxian County's uncle's house. Luo Shi was a month old and it was hard to be separated. Tian Huairen was not good at this either, so he helped her at home.
The cook didn't come, and Xiaowu didn't let him come because he was still young.
After putting away the luggage, Tian Minyan looked at the tent in a daze. Therefore, it was already afternoon, and it was impossible to go up the mountain to hunt immediately. Therefore, according to the schedule, this day was for rest, and the official hunting would be tomorrow, and there would also be a bonfire party in the evening.
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Lying in the tent, thinking about those miscellaneous things, Tian Minyan fell asleep in a daze.
"Watch your back." Someone shouted in the forest full of big trees. Tian Minyan turned around and saw a ferocious tiger rushing toward her. Its bloody mouth opened wide, and its sharp teeth flashed with cold light. She
His pupils shrank suddenly, and he simply forgot to dodge and retreat.
At this critical moment, a strong figure pounced on her, and she fell to the ground and rolled twice. Branches and stones hit her back, causing her to feel pain.
Familiar voice, familiar smell, she shouted in surprise: "Qi Qi."
Qi Shiqi gave her a toothy smile and was about to speak when the tiger pounced on her again. Tian Minyan shouted: "Be careful, don't..."
The tiger grabbed Qi Shiqi's shoulder and jumped back. Qi Qi Qi was thrown to the tree trunk, but the sword in his hand also flew towards the tiger.
As if its fur was scratched, the tiger roared loudly, and then another golden tiger jumped out, and the two tigers rushed towards Qi Qiqi at the same time.
"No..." Tian Minyan screamed: "No, no..."
"Miss, miss... wake up."
"No, no..." Tian Minyan screamed loudly and jumped up from the couch, waving her hands around. Her small face was pale and frightened, her forehead was dripping with sweat, and her hair was soaked.
Without thinking, she got out of bed, without even putting on her shoes, and was about to run out. Ruyi pulled her with quick eyes and hands, and shouted: "Miss, what's wrong with you?"
"Seventeen, I'll save him." Tian Minyan shook off her hand and said.
"Miss, the prince is accompanying the emperor." Ruyi grabbed her hand again and said, "Miss, you are trapped, the prince is fine."
Tian Minyan was stunned for a moment, looked at Ruyi stupidly, looked around again, and murmured: "Am I dreaming?"
"Yes." Ruyi sat her down on the couch again, frowned and probed her forehead, looking at the sweat on her hands, and said: "Miss, what are you dreaming about? I heard you keep shouting no, but I was dreaming.
Oh? Oh, look at how sweaty this is? Ji Xiang, go and boil some hot water to cleanse your face."
"Why."
"Am I dreaming?" Tian Minyan whispered repeatedly.
Ruyi found some clothes and said, "Miss, please change into this one. Look, your back is soaked. It's very cold here, so don't catch a cold."
Tian Minyan grabbed her hand and asked: "Ruyi, did I really dream? Is the prince really accompanying him?"
"Yes." Ruyi nodded and asked, "Miss, are you dreaming about the prince?"
"I dreamed that the prince was torn apart by two tigers. It was so scary." Tian Minyan thought of the scene in her dream, and her face turned pale.
Ruyi paused her hand, her face changed slightly, but she smiled stiffly and said: "Miss, dreams are all the opposite, it's okay."
"Really?" Tian Minyan looked at her, shook her head, and said, "Ruyi, I feel very uncomfortable here, as if, as if it were true, I..." She pressed her heart and frowned tightly.
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Uneasy and ominous, these two feelings kept alternating, and she felt very bad.
"Ruyi, you go to Princess Ruimin and ask the prince to find an opportunity to come to our place. I have something to tell him." Tian Minyan thought for a while and said to Jixiang in a calm voice: "In addition, you want two things from Princess Ruimin.
If you want something, just say it’s what I want.”
After that, she whispered a few words in her ear. Ruyi was stunned, nodded, changed her clothes first, and then went out.
Tian Minyan stayed alone in the empty tent, reaching out and pressing her heart, hoping that she really thought too much and that this was just a dream.
