Wang Jiuyuan hesitated for a moment. Although Qiu Xiu had been ordinary these years, there would always be some small accidents. He didn't want Xiao Wenjun to take risks. He was about to speak, but she blocked him.
"Jiuyuan, you don't have to persuade me. I have to go to Qiuyi this time. I received a letter from my eldest brother the day before yesterday. He was ambushed on his way back to Lanling, more than once."
Xiao Wenqing listened to his sister's instructions and took a detour from Jinzhou back to Lanling. He was cautious along the way and encountered complicated road sections. He would not move forward until he had clearly explored the road. Even with such vigilance, he was still ambushed.
Fortunately, they were very vigilant and did not let the thieves succeed, but they still injured many people. Xiao Wenqing also suffered some minor injuries while trying to save his subordinates. Therefore, they spent almost a month walking around.
"Brother Xiao, how is he doing now? Is he injured?" Wang Jiuyuan was horrified and asked hurriedly. The Xiao family has withdrawn from the political center of Daqi, why are there still people who don't let him go?
"Brother arrived at Lanling safely. He was slightly injured and is fine." Xiao Wenjun looked as usual.
Wang Jiuyuan felt a little relieved when he saw this, "Do you know who did it?"
During this period, Wang Jiuyuan's people were mainly looking into Yu Wenyao's past. I wonder if he had any interactions with Wenjun in the past or with the Xiao family. Wenjun was very hostile to him. If he could find out anything, he would
It can also help her.
It's not that I haven't thought about asking her directly, but my instinct tells me that she won't answer, and it will only make her sad.
"We have sent people to investigate, and there will be clues soon. Therefore, I have to go to Qiu Nian this time, and it is also related to whether I can break off my engagement with Yu Wenyao."
Speaking of this, Wang Jiuyuan knew that there was no need to persuade her, and that was right. She had never regretted her decision. He only needed to protect her, and he would ask Sun Zheng to accompany her to Qiuhuang tomorrow.
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The royal paddock located on the outskirts of Kyoto is cloudless, with dry grass stretching to the sky, and the wind blows on the grass. After a year of rest and rest, the wild animals have also grown fat and strong. It is a good time for hunting.
Autumn is used to show the prowess of the ruling class, to exercise the monarch's commanding ability, and to connect the feelings between the monarch and his ministers.
First of all, being able to bring someone away already shows grace and recognition of him. Secondly, during the hunting process, cooperation can further bring the relationship closer and enhance the relationship.
It is also possible to practice the tacit understanding between the monarch and his ministers and colleagues and the proficiency of cooperation through hunting.
Therefore, this event has rarely been canceled over the years.
This Autumn Festival was as usual, the emperor and the empress, together with their concubines who had the princes and princesses, the accompanying princes and princesses, relatives of the clan, and some princes and ministers of the third rank and above, mobilized almost half of the dignitaries in Kyoto, with a huge momentum.
It was three days after we arrived at the Royal Paddock and we set up camp. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
The people responsible for security this time were the Arch Guard Department and the Royal Palace Forbidden Army. The Arch Guard Department was headed by Sun Zheng, and the Imperial Army was led by Zeng Biao. The process was divided into two groups. One group was responsible for clearing the site and patrolling, and the other group was responsible for surrounding vigilance and guarding.
Although before the emperor came, they had checked the paddock several times to make sure there were no suspicious people or animals, but they checked carefully every year, and there would be some small accidents every year, so they couldn't be careless!
At the fifth watch, the "siege" began, and the people responsible for clearing the area were divided into two teams. The two wing teams circled and outflanked from a distance of tens of miles, and gradually closed in, driving all kinds of wild beasts in the encirclement toward the central gentle area.
The eldest prince and the fifth prince also participated in it. Perhaps they had something to do with their feelings, and actually rode horses and walked side by side. The difference was that the fifth prince's expression was relaxed and composed, while the eldest prince's expression was much more serious.
The eldest prince was reprimanded by the emperor, so it was normal for him to look bad.
"I heard that the eldest brother recently got a horse of sweat and blood. It can travel thousands of miles. I saw it today. It is really majestic. I must be determined to win it during the hunting!" The fifth prince looked at the eldest prince up and down. Although he said words of praise,
But there is no feeling of envy at all.
"The fifth brother's cavalry and archery are praised by the emperor. I wonder if the fifth brother has improved after another year?" The eldest prince did not give the fifth prince any face, and he was indeed a little behind in terms of literary talent. When it comes to martial arts,
Among all the princes, the eldest prince is undoubtedly the most outstanding.
"In the past, my eldest brother Qiu Xiu won the championship by luck, mostly relying on Liu Shiwei. Today I go into battle in person, I'm afraid I'm not as good as my younger brother!" The fifth prince meant something. Naturally, it was Liu Zijie who died tragically after having an affair with Concubine Guo that day.
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"Hmph! Zijie must have been harmed by you! When I find out the truth, I will definitely bring that thief to justice!" The eldest prince had already acquiesced in his heart that the person who killed Liu Zijie was the fifth prince. After all, he can participate in the throne.
Only a few of them are fighting for it.
It is absolutely impossible for him to harm Liu Zijie, and the third and fourth princes have no intention of seizing the throne. The only one who really has the motive and ability to do this is the fifth prince.
"I haven't seen you for many days. I never thought that my eldest brother would become so talkative. I'm just afraid that without this right-hand man, I'll lose a lot of money. Hahaha!" After the fifth prince said this, he waved the reins and left quickly.
"Hmph! I am bound to win today's hunt!" The eldest prince's eyes flashed with light, he looked at the fifth prince who had already walked away, and said coldly.
When the early morning sun shone on the paddock, the emperor appeared in front of everyone in bright yellow riding clothes, and the audience was immediately silent.
"The rules of hunting are the same as before. The one with the most prey wins. I won't say more." The emperor glanced at the people in the audience who were full of energy and eager to try. "Are you ready, sir?"
Everyone shouted long live three times, and the eldest prince, the fifth prince, and others all responded, but the third prince Yu Wenyao did not respond.
"Lao San, are you really not going to participate?" The emperor's eyes fell on Yu Wenyao.
As soon as these words came out, even Yu Wenyao was a little shaken. It must be that his eldest brother and fifth brother disappointed his father so much that he had a glimmer of hope in himself, right?
Yu Wenyao calmed down his thoughts and said respectfully: "My father has just recovered from his serious illness. He has not yet rested from the hard work of driving and horses. My son and ministers are protecting my father and helping him!"
No one was surprised by Yu Wenyao's voluntary withdrawal, but Xiao Wenjun became more vigilant.
Even the emperor waved his hands and said, but his words were full of blame for Yu Wenyao: "Okay! Don't regret it! I have prepared a special reward for today's hunting. Whoever is the best will get it."
This is a gift."
The emperor said that rewards are given to the most "outstanding" people, not to those who "shoot the most". So what does it mean to be outstanding? The final right of interpretation belongs to the emperor, which also implies that the one who hunts the most this time may not get it, and
Only those who come from the heart can satisfy the emperor.
While talking, Mr. An handed over an exquisite wooden box.