To Hold One’s Joy

  Chapter 209 Hunting

  The team arrived at Beihe paddock on the evening of the third day of departure.

  After a night's rest, those who were going to participate in the hunting in the morning of the second day gathered in one place with longbows and quiver, and surrounded the emperor to the hunting garden.

  Luo Sheng, who had changed into a blue riding outfit, was also in the team.

   Into the eyes is the endless grasslands and dense forests, the wind blows the grass low, the sky is high and the clouds are light.

   Not far away are tents one after another.

   Those female relatives who do not participate in hunting can play in the tent, or take a walk nearby to enjoy the scenery.

   Such a vast world cannot be seen in the back house in the capital, so naturally we can't waste good time in other courtyards.

  Luo Sheng looked at the tent next to the most gorgeous golden tent.

   That is the prince's golden tent, and Chaohua should be inside.

   It's just that it's inconvenient for her to come out and walk around casually as the prince's chosen servant, and even if she comes out, she has to embrace her.

   Still can't act too hastily.

  Luo Sheng grabbed the reins tightly, sighing softly in his heart.

   "Cousin, I'll bring you a deer later." Sheng Sanlang's black horse and Luo Sheng's bay red horse stood side by side. Compared with the excitement of its owner, the **** horse was much calmer.

  Hong Dou curled her lips: "Our girl even beat a little leopard last year."

  Sheng Saburo was startled: "Cousin, did you really hit a leopard?"

  Luo Sheng tugged at the corner of his lips noncommittally.

  She didn't know if Miss Luo had hit a leopard last year, Hongdou said yes, so it must be.

  Saburo Sheng was obviously shocked: "Cousin is so amazing... Is leopard meat better than venison?"

  Hong Dou: "..." She thought that the cousin was shocked by the girl's great achievements, but she didn't expect it to be for food.

  The horn sounded, and several teams of cavalry rushed in all directions.

  Deep in the dense forest, whistles came and went.

   A herd of deer runs on the forest grassland, attracting more wild animals.

  As the encirclement narrowed, the herd of deer began to run in panic, and the wolves, tigers and leopards chased fiercely.

  Looking at such a scene from a distance, everyone became excited.

  The annual autumn hunting, this is the real beginning.

   "The emperor please shoot first."

  Following the minister's request, Emperor Yong'an took the bow and arrow handed over by his servant, and galloped forward.

   An arrow flew out like a shooting star, hitting a stag.

  The crowd burst into applause and flattery.

   "His Royal Highness please follow me."

   Wei Qiang held the reins in his hand and looked at Emperor Yong'an.

   "Go." Emperor Yong'an nodded slightly.

   Wei Qiang rode his horse and galloped out, raised his eyes to look around, bent his bow and shot an arrow.

  A feathered arrow flew out and hit a white rabbit.

  Everyone cheered again.

  Hitting a stag and a white rabbit is not as spectacular as shooting a beast, but the first arrow is not so majestic.

   If the arrow does not fail, it will be a good start.

   Next it was Wei Han's turn.

  In previous years, King Pingnan was around, and King Pingnan was the elder brother, so he shot in front of King Kaiyang. But this year, King Pingnan had an accident, and no one came from the entire Prince Pingnan mansion.

  Among Qiushou's team, besides the emperor and the prince, the most distinguished person is none other than King Kaiyang.

   Wearing scarlet clothes and a white horse.

  The handsome and serious young man is holding a longbow and rushing towards the running beast with astonishing momentum.

   It is difficult for everyone to think of the romantic young man in fresh clothes and angry horse, only the vigorous and heroic appearance of the golden and iron horse.

   Someone couldn't help whispering: "Couldn't King Kaiyang want to hunt a tiger or leopard?"

   "It's certainly not a problem to hunt a tiger or leopard with the skill of King Kaiyang, but it's just a bit inappropriate..."

  Just now the emperor and the crown prince hunted stags alone, and rabbits alone. If King Kaiyang shot tigers and leopards, wouldn’t the emperor and crown prince be overwhelmed?

   Random shooting is no better than the next large-scale shooting, it is part of the ritual of autumn, and it should be restrained.

  Looking at the tall and straight figure in scarlet color, many people secretly shook their heads in their hearts: Kaiyang Wang Gang and Ruoguan are a bit young and energetic after all.

   Naturally, Wei Han didn't care about everyone's thoughts, he drew his longbow fully, and a feathered arrow flew out quickly.

   Everyone followed the flying feather arrow, but before they could see it clearly, the feather arrow had nailed the prey in the distance to the ground.

  The speed was a little fast, and the distance was a little far. Everyone stretched their necks and poked their heads, but they didn't see clearly what kind of beast King Kaiyang had hunted.

  At this time, the cavalry in charge of driving the wild beasts shouted: "My lord is hunting a wild boar—"

   When the wind blows and the grass moves, the horse flicks its tail.

  The people present seemed to be petrified, with dull expressions.

   Did you hear me wrong?

  Looking at King Kaiyang's heroic posture just now, even if he doesn't shoot jackals, tigers and leopards, he must at least shoot a fox.

   Hunted a wild boar...

  The guards in charge stepped forward to drag the wild boar away and kept it as the spoils of King Kaiyang.

  Everyone silently watched the dead wild boar being dragged away, feeling delicate.

  In the eyes of Northern Qi people, King Kaiyang of Great Zhou was like a murderous god, so why can't we give them some credit, how could they shoot a clumsy wild boar!

  The quiet scene was filled with invisible resentment.

  Emperor Yong'an cleared his throat and said, "Brother Eleven is good at archery."

  If the wild boar is fierce and fierce, it can be killed with one arrow from such a long distance, which shows that it has hit the vital point.

   Not only must be accurate, but also strong.

   King Kaiyang's arrow skills are unparalleled, this is a fact that no wild boar can hide.

  Hearing the emperor's praise, everyone packed up their mood and began to praise.

  The sound of the horn sounded, which opened the prelude to the hunting of princes and ministers.

   "Look at me hunting a deer!" Sheng Saburo rushed over excitedly holding his bow.

  Hong Dou is eager to try: "Girl, why don't you go?"

   "Go, you just need to move freely. If you catch a good prey, go back and eat the meat."

  As soon as Luo Sheng finished speaking, he saw two teenagers rushing out on horseback.

  One is Luo Chen and the other is Xiaoqi.

  Red Dou also cheered and rushed out.

  Luo Sheng shook the reins, the speed was not fast, it was more like wandering than hunting.

  The bay red horse under him seemed to hurt his self-esteem, and flicked his tail in dissatisfaction.

  A big white horse came over.

   "Miss Luo, don't you have any prey you want?"

  Luo Sheng looked sideways at the owner of the white horse, and said calmly, "I haven't caught my eye yet."

  The two horses ran forward side by side, and the man's Qingyue voice sounded again: "Miss Luo, what do you think of the wild boar I hunted?"

  Luo Sheng felt that this question was not easy to answer, so he thought for a while and said, "Mighty and majestic?"

  The scarlet figure swayed slightly, almost falling off the white horse.

   Slowed down, Wei Han tentatively asked: "Miss Luo, what do you think of using it as a beggar's elbow?"

  He still remembers running into Miss Luo on the way back to Beijing, and saw her doing beggar elbow.

  The smell of the elbow not only made him stop, but also attracted a group of bandits to wait until the elbow was ready before jumping out.

  Uh, the black-faced boy from the bandits is now hunting with Miss Luo.

   "My lord wants to eat beggar's elbow?"

  Looking at the girl with a cold expression, Wei Han coughed lightly and said, "It's just a suggestion. I'll eat whatever Miss Luo does."

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  (end of this chapter)