March 15th is a beautiful spring day with flowers blooming. Today is a celebration held by the Ning Kingdom for the visit of the Xia Kingdom and the Yelang Kingdom. Yun Shang rode in the palace's chariot and arrived with Emperor Ning and the Queen.
The hunting forest in the eastern suburbs. Outside the forest, there was an open space, and a stand had been set up. Yun Shang walked to the stand and sat down.
The queen looked at Yun Shang and said with a smile, "Many wealthy officials from the imperial city are here, why don't Shang'er go and talk to them?"
Yun Chang's eyes fell on the women who were whispering in the field, and she shook her head, "Chang'er had also seen these wealthy ladies at Princess Shunqing's birthday party before. Most of what they got together to talk about was clothes and jewelry. Chang'er
Chang'er rarely goes out and is not very interested in these things, so Chang'er can't understand most of what they say. Besides, if Chang'er goes there, they are always wary of Chang'er's identity, and they won't have much fun chatting with her.
, why would Shang'er disturb other people's interest for nothing?"
When the queen heard this, she seemed to be stunned. She smiled and stretched out her hand to pat Yun Shang's hand, "Good boy, you are just like this. What should you do if you get married to Prince Jing in the future? Although Prince Jing's palace has said that these years
I haven’t interacted with other people much, but it’s also because there is no mistress in the palace. If you marry Prince Jing, you will be Princess Jing. Naturally, you should have good relations with other aristocratic families. Although these women in the boudoir are now seen as
It doesn't seem like it's anything important, but their backgrounds are not bad, and they will definitely marry into big families and become mistresses in the future. It's always good for you to make good friends with them, but don't underestimate women. Many things are just like that.
Something quietly changed in the few words spoken by those mistresses."
Yun Shang's body was slightly tense. What the Queen said was very reasonable, but because it was so reasonable, it made Yun Shang feel a little strange. From the Queen's point of view, she should wish that she didn't understand anything.
After getting married, running the house into a mess, and then becoming notorious, that would naturally suit her best. However, she suddenly talked about this to herself.
"But Chang'er really doesn't understand what they are talking about..." Yun Chang lowered his head, looking aggrieved.
Queen Yuanzhen narrowed her eyes, with a bit of a smile in her eyes, "I originally wanted you to learn from Jing'er, but I was just afraid that Jing'er wouldn't be very good at handling it herself and would cause those things to happen.
, but I, as a mother, have not taught you well. Although you are not the Queen’s biological child, you have always been raised in the Queen’s name. Your imperial sister is already like that. The Queen hopes that you can be a good Princess Jing, later.
The queen mother will send two nuns to you to teach you some things that the mistress needs to pay attention to. The queen mother will not force you. If you think what they say makes sense, just listen to it. If you think what they say does not make sense.
, just forget about it."
When Yun Shang heard this, it finally settled in her heart. The Queen was targeting her unknowingly and secretly, and she was still a little unaccustomed to it. After hearing this, she felt relieved. Fortunately, she just let the two nuns stay in her care.
Around me, besides, I really need to learn a lot in this area. My grandfather’s previous teachings taught me how to play music, chess, calligraphy and painting, military strategy, and even martial arts. Only some things that women should learn.
, but I don’t know much about it.
"Then thank you, Queen Mother." Yun Shang said with a smile.
The queen nodded, and after a long time, she said softly, "I know that you may be very wary of me now, but it doesn't matter. I believe that you are older now, and you naturally know what they teach you.
Is there any use? You are not young anymore. In a few days, you will get married. Once you get married, you will no longer live in the palace and will not pose a threat to me. Why do I care so much about you?
"
Yun Shang pondered for a moment and then raised her eyebrows. "The Queen, you have really made a lot of progress. After all the good and bad things have been said, what reason do you have for not accepting it?" Yun Shang smiled and said, "The Queen has so much progress."
I'm worried, Chang'er has not been with her mother and concubine since she was a child, and she has always known very little about these things. Even if the queen mother does not send a nanny, in a few days, Chang'er will probably have to go to the queen mother in person to ask for help."
When the queen heard this, she glanced at Yun Shang and then said nothing. She turned her head to look at Emperor Ning who was talking to Prince Jing in the field, with a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes.
Emperor Ning walked up to the stand. After everyone saluted, Emperor Ning said with a smile, "Today is to welcome the envoys from the Xia Kingdom and the Yelang Kingdom. Today we have arranged a hunting competition for everyone. Both men and women can participate."
Participate, but it is divided into men's and women's groups. Men can hunt, and women can compete on horseback. The winner will be rewarded. The rest of the people who do not participate in the hunting competition can cheer for the people they like, and can also perform their talents.
There are also rewards for those who participate in the hunting competition. Those who participate in the hunting competition should register with Prince Jing; those who participate in the talent competition should register with Princess Huajing."
After everyone received their orders, the place became lively. They all followed the person in charge to sign up. Yun Shang looked at it with a faint smile, but saw a woman coming out and said with a smile, "I heard about the warehouse in Yelang Kingdom.
Miss Yang’s riding skills are excellent, but most of the women in our country of Ning only like music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and very few signed up for the hunting competition. Could it be that we just gave the reward to Miss Cang Yang like this?”
Yun Shang looked up, with a twitch in the corner of her eye, Jing Wenxi? The last time I heard her talk at Prince Shunqing's Mansion, she sounded like a spoiled young lady. Why is she suddenly pretending to be serious now?
"Who said that? Who said that I, a woman from Ningguo, only know how to play music, chess, calligraphy and painting? It's just that you don't know how to do it, so you think everyone else can't?" A sneer came out. Yun Shang looked over and saw a red girl.
The woman in clothes stood up from the crowd, her brows and eyes were filled with a heroic spirit, and her smile was a little cold, which made people afraid to look at her.
Yun Shang thought it was somewhat interesting, so she said to herself, "Is it possible that this lady also knows how to hunt on horseback?"
The queen seemed to have heard what Yun Shang said, looking at the woman in red and smiling, "Shang'er has never seen this young lady? I see that her brother is often with Prince Jing, so I thought you knew her?"
This is Wang Jinyan, the daughter of the Minister of War."
"Oh?" Yun Shang raised her eyebrows and took a closer look. She did have some similarities with Wang Jinhuan in her eyebrows and eyes. She had a good impression in her heart, but she never thought that Wang Jinhuan's temperament was so out of control.
He looks like a romantic young man, but he actually has such a sister.
Jing Wenxi gritted his teeth secretly, as if he was a little displeased with Wang Jinyan's sudden appearance. He snorted and then said, "I heard that His Highness Prince Jing loves Princess Yunshang very much. Prince Jing is the God of War of our Ning Kingdom. If you can win her
The woman we are favoring must not be an ordinary person, and she must be very good at riding horses and hunting. How about inviting Princess Yunshang to open our eyes and get this reward at the same time?"
Yun Shang raised her eyebrows. Was it actually aimed at herself? However, the tone and words she spoke were very similar to that of Cang Yang Yu'er. It's no wonder that Jing Wenxi and Cang Yang Yu'er
They have something in common, that is, they all like Prince Jing, so it’s no wonder that she is in their eyes. Yun Shang’s eyes fell on Prince Jing who was surrounded by people, and she secretly snorted in her heart.
It is said that beauty is a disaster, but I didn’t expect that Prince Jing happened to be a man with bad looks.
Yun Shang smiled slightly and said, "Shang'er doesn't know how to ride a horse."
Jing Wenxi seemed a little surprised when he heard this. He opened his mouth and said after a long time, "Oh, Xi'er didn't know that the princess can't ride a horse. But, if Cangyang Yu'er wins, he will win by himself."
If she asks the emperor to grant her a marriage to Prince Jing after participating in the competition, then the emperor will probably have no choice but to agree to it if she blocks everyone's face. At that time, it will be the princess's face that will be hurt. It's a pity that the princess can't ride a horse...
"
Tsk, retreat is the way to advance. Yun Shang is a little curious, who is the person behind Jing Wenxi who advises her and instructs her to say these words...
Cangyang Yu'er on the side also listened to the commotion here. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Princess Huiguo doesn't know how to ride a horse. How can Yu'er force her? Yu'er will not bully the princess like this. If she wins like this,
Prince Jing is somewhat incapable of winning. Although Yu'er is only the adopted daughter of Yelang's national master, he also knows that Princess Ning is so noble. Even if she doesn't know anything, the emperor will definitely be willing to find a good marriage for the princess.
"Although Yu'er is a little envious of the princess, she is not so ignorant."
Yun Shang raised her eyebrows. What this meant was... that she had no merit at all, but because of her noble status as Princess Ning Guo, she just dominated Prince Jing and refused to let him go?
Yun Shang was about to speak when she saw Wang Jinyan narrowing his eyes, seeming a little displeased. He raised his hand and said to Yun Shang, "Don't worry, princess. I am confident that I will win this game and will never embarrass Ning Guo."
Hearing this, the smile between Yun Chang's brows and eyes became a little thicker, and she said softly, "Chang'er naturally believes in Miss Wang, but what Miss Jing and Miss Cangyang said is not wrong. No matter whether he loses or wins, Chang'er
As the princess of Ningguo, I should show the momentum that a princess should have. Even if I can't ride a horse, I can't be afraid. Since everyone is in a high mood today, I will play with you all.
If you lose, you lose, it’s not a big deal.”
A flash of pride flashed in the eyes of Cang Yang Yu'er and Jing Wenxi, but Wang Jinyan squinted his eyes but said nothing. Prince Jing, who seemed to have finally got his bearings, raised his head and looked at Yun Chang and said, "Shang'er also wants to
join?"
Yun Shang smiled and said, "I just want to see everyone happy and play with everyone."
Prince Jing pondered to himself for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, since Chang'er wants to play, let's play."
Emperor Ning had been silently watching the turbulent undercurrent between the few people, and then he leisurely spoke, "Shang'er has never ridden a horse. Prince Jing, please send someone to follow you, don't let anything happen to Chang'er.
"
Prince Jing nodded, "Shang'er will ride on my king's riding cloud."
As soon as he said this, Jing Wenxi blinked and said, "It's a bit unfair for the prince to protect his shortcomings like this. Everyone knows that this Tayun is an excellent sweat horse. How can an ordinary horse outrun Tayun?"
"
Prince Jing seemed a little displeased. He frowned and looked at Jing Wenxi, "Unfair? Miss Cangyang grew up in the Yelang Kingdom. The Yelang Kingdom made a living as a nomad, and all of them grew up on horses. Other young ladies who signed up
Almost all of them have been practicing equestrian skills since they were young. Even Miss Jing, your family specially invited a martial artist to teach you how to ride a horse. However, Chang'er has never ridden a horse. If it were an ordinary horse, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to ride it at all. Miss Jing.
Are you saying that this king is unfair?"
Jing Wenxi was startled by Prince Jing's expression. He lowered his head and whispered, "No..." There was a hint of sobs in his voice.
Tsk, Yun Shang raised her eyebrows again, this Jing Wenxi is also a good actor.
"Your Majesty, the players in the men's group are ready and can begin." A servant came up and reported loudly.
Prince Jing nodded, took the wooden stick handed over by the attendant, and knocked on the gong on the side. A sound of "Dang..." came along with Prince Jing's "start". Suddenly, he saw only a puff of dust rising, and horse hooves.
The sound gradually faded away, and the group of people and their horses disappeared into the dense forest.
Emperor Ning looked at Prince Jing with a smile and said, "Why don't you, the emperor's brother, join in the fun?"
When the queen heard this, she shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, if Prince Jing comes on stage, then there really is no need to compete."
When Emperor Ning heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said, "What the queen said is that the emperor's younger brother's skills are naturally very good, so since the emperor's younger brother won't go, let's go to the stands to watch these girls compete.
"
King Jing nodded and waved to Yun Shang. Yun Shang stood up, walked down the stand, and walked to King Jing. The attendant on the side had already brought a red horse.
The horse's hooves were snow-white. Yun Chang raised his hand and touched the horse's head. He smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Huang really lets Chang'er ride on Tayun to participate in the competition?"
Prince Jing naturally knew that Yun Shang was lying when he said he didn't know how to ride a horse, but he still helped Yun Shang sing the whole show, "That's natural. Ta Yun recognizes you and will listen to you..." After a pause,
A flash of light flashed in his eyes, "Just be careful."
Yun Shang lowered her head and looked at the reins in Prince Jing's hand, her eyes flickering slightly. Of course she knew that the caution Prince Jing said was not to tell her to be careful while riding, but to be careful of being plotted. After all, Jing Wenxi and
Cang Yang Yu'er worked so hard to encourage herself to participate in this competition, and her purpose was definitely not that simple.
Yun Shang smiled slightly and nodded.
Prince Jing handed the reins to Yun Chang's hand, patted Yun Chang's hand, then raised his head and said to Wang Jinyan, "I'll ask Miss Wang to take care of my Chang'er."
Yun Shang was a little embarrassed. What did he mean by Shang'er?
Hearing this, Wang Jinyan raised a dazzling smile, stepped forward and said, "Yan'er has often heard her brother mention Princess Huiguo. She has admired Princess Huiguo for a long time. This time, she finally has the opportunity to meet.
Naturally, I will protect the safety of Princess Huiguo."
Prince Jing nodded, turned around and walked to the high platform, sat down next to Hua Jing, smiled and turned to look at Hua Jing, "Princess Hua Jing is also my princess of Ningguo, why don't you compete with me?
I have never ridden a horse, but Princess Hua Jing is different. I heard that Princess Hua Jing was taught the art of riding by the Prime Minister himself since she was a child, so I think it will not be too bad."
"Oh?" Cangyang Yu'er raised her eyebrows, with a bit of exploration in her eyes, "So it turns out that Princess Hua Jing can also ride a horse? Wouldn't it be unkind if Princess Hua Jing didn't come to participate?"
Hua Jing bit her lip, clenched her hands slightly in her sleeves, then slowly loosened them, caressing her slightly protruding belly, "Uncle, please forgive me, Jing'er..." I don't feel very well today...
However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Ning, who frowned slightly, "Since Miss Cangyang has already invited you, Jing'er should follow her."
Hua Jing still wanted to speak, but was stopped by the queen's look. Hua Jing gritted his teeth and stood up. "Jing'er obeys the order." After saying that, he walked down the stand and went to the side to pick a horse.
He led the horse to the middle of the crowd.
"If everyone is ready, ladies, please get on your horse." Prince Jing said in a loud voice.
Everyone got on the horse very gracefully. Only Yun Shang climbed on the horse slowly. Although the movement was slow, it was still graceful. Emperor Ning nodded secretly. Prince Jing's eyes flickered and he said loudly, "Get ready.
start!"
Only a shout from King Jing was heard, followed by a few shouts of "drive", and then the horse rushed out.
This hunting forest also often holds some horse riding competitions. Part of the venue for the horse riding competitions is also in the forest, but it is only on the edge of the dense forest and does not go deep into it. After a while, everyone is seen riding their horses into the dense forest. Yun Shang
Although he was not the fastest, he was not at the bottom either. He was just being shaken from side to side on the horse, and it seemed that he had spent a lot of effort to sit still. He did look like a person who didn't know how to ride a horse at all. In the eyes of everyone,
It was only because Tuyun was a rare and good horse that she barely managed to stay at the bottom.
As soon as they entered the dense forest, the light was much darker when blocked by the dense woods. There were many trees in the forest, and the horses did not dare to let go and run away. Yun Shang was left behind. Wang Jinyan followed Prince Jing's instructions,
Always following Yun Shang.
Yun Shang smiled and said, "Yan'er doesn't need to follow me. You are Prince Wang's sister, and you must know that I am not as weak as you think. Yan'er, hurry up and catch up, and be the first."
Wang Jinyan raised his eyebrows and smiled, and his heroic face became a little more charming because of this smile. Yun Shang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, "Since I promised the prince, I should keep my word, and I will too."
He's not a competitive person, it's just because he couldn't get used to Jing Wenxi's appearance just now, that's why he said such harsh words, princess, don't worry."
Hearing this, Yun Shang's favorable impression of the woman in front of her increased a bit, and she said with a smile, "If you want to protect me, you should keep up with them. Just now you also saw Cang Yang Yu'er and Jing Wen.
Xi obviously deliberately provoked me. Cangyang Yu'er knew that I couldn't ride a horse, but still did it. I suspected that they would play tricks in front of me. If you follow, they wouldn't dare to play tricks too blatantly."
Wang Jinyan pondered for a moment and glanced at Yun Shang. Just listening to what he just said, Wang Jinyan already knew that he should have underestimated Yun Shang. Looking at her bumpy appearance on the horse, she seemed to be pretending. Wang Jinyan's eyes flashed
After a flash of understanding, he smiled and said, "Then I will go after them?"
Yun Shang smiled and said, "Go ahead..."
Wang Jinyan raised his riding whip and sped up and ran forward...
Yun Shang smiled slightly, simply stopped the horse and stood still. After a while, she heard the faint sound of horse hooves behind her. Yun Shang looked back and saw Hua Jing riding a white horse slowly walking over.
