Since there is going to be a party and a banquet, preparations are indispensable.
For this winter hunt, the designated location was the Dahan Mountain paddock.
This is a plain wrapped in mountains, with open terrain and two rivers flowing through it. There are many wild animals and lush vegetation. In the autumn and winter of the Dakang Dynasty, hunting was mostly done here.
This winter hunting was certainly due to customs, but more importantly, it was to give Prince Zhenbei the authority to show his strength to the vassal and prevent rebellion.
Emperor Xuanyi brought his relatives, harem concubines, civil and military ministers and the Yulin Camp, a group of more than 20,000 people, into the Dahan Mountain paddock.
The resident company camp has been set up a long time ago. Emperor Xuanyi lives in Huangmancheng in the middle. There are ten steps, one post, five steps and one sentry between the camps. The patrols are strict and menacing.
The past few days have been the time for repairs, and the official hunting will have to wait until the trial hunting starts in three days. Before that, it was a time for the juniors to relax.
Xiao Qingwan decided on a gathering time, so she took the opportunity to choose the next day.
"Since we are going to change our identities tomorrow, why not change it early today?" Xiao Qingwan stopped Tong Su and demanded directly, "The two of us are living in a tent anyway, no one will find out. From now on, I am Xiao Baishu , you are Xiao Qingwan, do you know?"
Tong Su smiled meaningfully: "Okay."
At night, Tong Su was writing down the list of preparations for tomorrow's banquet. Xiao Qingwan coughed twice and said, "I'm going out for a walk."
She put on her makeup carefully, slipped out of the tent quietly, avoided the guards and left the camp far away, heading towards a dark and remote grove not far away.
"Isn't this the forest that His Majesty was talking about back then?"
Xiao Qingwan's heartbeat was beating like a drum, and she entered the woods nervously.
In his previous life, when Emperor Xuanyi was drunk, he accidentally let her know.
He said that when he went for winter hunting in the Dahan Mountains, he was so depressed because of another conflict with Xiao Lingchen on the road that he avoided people and went to the woods to relax that night, but accidentally met Xiao Baishu.
Xiao Baishu was beautiful, and they met Emperor Xuanyi by chance in the woods. They both hid their identities, and after chatting for a few words, they couldn't help but feel more fond of her, and they also had a moment of falling in love with her.
But not long after, Xiao Baishu entered the palace. When Emperor Xuanyi was irritable, he suddenly saw her face. Recalling the encounter, he immediately thought that it was Xiao Baishu's deliberate design, so he instantly became evil towards Xiao Baishu.
"Tonight, I sent that little bitch to prepare for tomorrow's banquet. There is no way she can come! This chance encounter can only be my -"
Xiao Qingwan encouraged herself in her heart and boldly walked into the remote woods. She walked carefully while holding up her skirt. Suddenly she heard a surprised voice from behind: "Who are you!"
She was overjoyed and pretended to cry aggrievedly. She turned back in panic and said innocently, "I was bullied by my elder brother and sister. I am sad here alone. Who are you?"
In the shadows, a young man with handsome features walked up and said pitifully: "Are you being bullied too?"
Xiao Qingwan was overjoyed when she saw his appearance, but her face became more and more aggrieved. She bowed softly and said, "I have seen this young master..."
She lowered her head, revealing her beautiful and delicate facial features. At this time, the beauty was filled with tears, covering her face and crying, looking very pitiful.
"Young master, I don't know, but I am the youngest child in my family. My elder brothers and sisters are domineering and they often bully me. I have nowhere to complain, so I can only cry silently here."
The young man's eyes were filled with surprise, and he quickly stepped forward to support her: "Oh, don't cry. If you have any grievances, I, ahem, I can help you make the decision."
He is usually under too much control. Where can he see a girl who is so dependent on him? The young man's heart was instantly filled with passion and satisfaction.
Xiao Qingwan smiled proudly and leaned forward.
"Young Master, you are so kind... My sister will hold a banquet tomorrow. If the Young Master is fine, you might as well come and have a look..."