On March 15th, the weather is warm and the flowers are blooming in spring. Today is the celebration held by Ning Kingdom for the visit of Xia Kingdom and Yelang Kingdom. Yun Shang sat in the carriage in the palace and arrived at the hunting forest in the eastern suburbs with Emperor Ning and the Queen. Outside the forest, there was an open space, which had already been set up in the stands. Yun Chang went to the stands and sat down.
The queen looked at Yun Shang and said with a smile, "Many rich officials in the imperial city have come, so why not go and talk with them?"
Yun Shang's eyes fell on the women who were whispering in the field, and shook her head, "Shang'er also saw these aristocratic daughters at Princess Shunqing's birthday banquet before, and most of them talked about clothes and jewelry when they gathered together. Er seldom goes out and is not very interested in these things, so most of what they say is not understood by Chang Er. Besides, if Shang Er goes, they are always afraid of Chang Er's identity, and they don't enjoy chatting , why does Chang'er disturb other people's interest for nothing?"
The queen seemed to be taken aback when she heard the words, she stretched out her hand and patted Yun Shang's hand with a smile, "Good boy, it's just that you are like this, so what should I do if I marry Prince Jing in the future? I haven't had much contact with other people, 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. It doesn't seem to matter, but their backgrounds are not bad, and they will definitely marry into a big family to be the mistress in the future. It is always good for you to make friends with them, but don't underestimate women, many things are It has changed quietly between the few words of those mistresses."
Yun Chang's body tensed slightly, what the queen said was very reasonable, but because it was so reasonable, Yun Shang felt a little strange. From the standpoint of the empress, she should wish that she didn't understand anything, married someone later, made a mess of the house, and then became notorious, that would naturally suit her best. However, she suddenly talked to herself about this.
"But Shang'er really doesn't understand what they are talking about..." Yun Shang lowered her head, looking aggrieved.
Empress Yuan Zhen squinted her eyes, with a slight smile in her eyes, "I originally wanted you to learn from Jing'er, but I'm afraid that Jing'er is not very good at handling things, and those things will happen. , but I, the queen mother, didn't teach me well. Although you are not a child born to the queen mother, you have always been raised under the name of the queen mother. Your imperial sister is already like that. The queen mother hopes that you can do a good job as Princess Jing. Later The queen mother sent two nuns to you to teach you some things that the mother should pay attention to. The queen mother does not force you. If you think what they say makes sense, listen to it. If you think what they say is not reasonable , just forget about it.”
When Yun Chang heard the words, her heart finally fell to the ground. The queen was targeting herself secretly, and she was not used to it. After hearing this, she was relieved. Besides, I really need to study hard in this area. The teachings of my grandfather taught me piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, military strategy, and even martial arts. There are only some things that women should learn. , but I don't know much about it.
"Then thank the queen mother." Yun Shang said with a smile.
The queen nodded, and after a long time, she said softly, "I know that you are probably very wary of me now, but it's okay, I believe that you are grown up now, so naturally you know what they taught you is very important to you. Is it useful, you are not young, and in a few days, you should get married. Once you get married, you will not live in the palace, and you will not be a threat to me. Why are you so fussy about me? "
Yun Shang pondered for a moment, then raised her eyebrows, Empress Empress, she has really improved a lot, the good and the bad are exhausted, and there is no reason for me not to accept it, Yun Shang smiled and said, "How much is the queen mother?" Think about it, Chang'er has never been with her mother and concubine since she was a child, and has always known little about these things, even if the mother does not send a nanny, in a few days, Chang'er may have to ask the mother herself."
When the queen heard this, she glanced at Yun Shang, then said nothing, turned her head to look at Emperor Ning who was talking to King Jing in the field, with a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes.
Emperor Ning walked up to the stand, and after everyone saluted, Emperor Ning smiled and said, "Today is to welcome the arrival of the envoys from Xia Kingdom and Yelang Kingdom, and today we have arranged a hunting competition for everyone. Participate, but divided into men's and women's groups, men hunt, women will ride horses, the winners will be rewarded, and the rest who do not participate in the hunting competition can cheer for the people they are optimistic about, and they can also perform their talents. There are rewards for those who participate in hunting competitions, and those who participate in the hunting competition should register with Prince Jing, and those who participate in talent competitions should register with Princess Huajing."
Everyone took their orders, and the field became lively. They followed the person in charge to sign up. Yun Chang looked at it with a faint smile, but saw a woman coming out, and said with a smile, "I heard that the warehouse in Yelang Kingdom Ms. Yang's riding skills are excellent, but most of the girls in Ning country only like piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and there are very few people who sign up for hunting competitions. Could it be that they hand over the rewards to Miss Cangyang?"
Yun Chang looked up, the corner of her eye twitched, Jing Wenxi? The last time I heard her talk in Shunqing Palace, she looked like a spoiled young lady, why is she suddenly pretending to be serious now
"Who said that? Who said that my Ning country women only know piano, chess, calligraphy and painting? It's just that you don't know how to do it yourself, so you think everyone doesn't know how?" A sneer came out, Yun Chang looked over and saw a red The woman in clothes stood up from the crowd, with a heroic look in her eyes, and a cold smile on her mouth, which made people dare not look at her directly.
Yun Shang thought it was interesting, so she said to herself, "Could it be that this young lady also knows how to ride a horse and hunt?"
The queen seemed to have heard Yun Shang's words, looked at the woman in red and said with a smile, "Shang'er has never seen this young lady? Bengong sees her brother is often with Prince Jing, and thinks you know her? This is the daughter of the Minister of War, Wang Jinyan."
"Oh?" Yun Chang raised her eyebrows and looked carefully. This woman did have some similarities with Wang Jinhuan's eyebrows and eyes, and she felt a little fond of her. He looks like a romantic son, but he has such a younger sister.
Jing Wenxi gritted her teeth secretly, as if she was a little displeased with Wang Jinyan's sudden appearance, and then said with a snort, "I heard that His Royal Highness Prince Jing loves Princess Yunshang very much. The favored woman must not be an ordinary person, and she must be very good at hunting on horseback, how about inviting Princess Yunshang to open our eyes, and take this reward by the way?"
Yun Shang raised her eyebrows, did it turn out to be aimed at herself? However, his tone of voice and words were very similar to that of Cangyang Yu'er. It's no wonder that Jing Wenxi and Cangyang Yu'er have something in common, that is, they both like Prince Jing, and it's no wonder that I'm in the way of their eyes. Yun Chang's eyes fell on Prince Jing who was surrounded by the crowd, and he hummed in his heart, saying that a beauty is a disaster, but unexpectedly, this Prince Jing happened to be a disaster.
Yun Shang smiled slightly, "Shang'er can't ride a horse."
Jing Wenxi seemed a little surprised when he heard the words, 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 that Cangyang Yu'er wins, he will rely on himself to win." If the emperor asks the emperor to marry her and King Jing after the competition, then the emperor will probably have to refuse to agree to block everyone's face, and it will hurt the face of the princess. It's a pity that the princess can't ride a horse... "
Tsk, retreat to advance. Yun Shang is a little curious, who is the person who advised her behind Jing Wenxi and instructed her to say these things...
Cangyang Yu'er on the side also listened to the movement here, and smiled when she heard the words, "Princess Huiguo can't ride a horse, how can Yu'er force it, Yu'er will not bully the princess like this, if she wins like this Prince Jing, it's a bit incompetent to win. Although Yu'er is just the little adopted daughter of the Yelang State Master, she also knows how honorable Princess Ningguo is. Even if she doesn't know anything, the Emperor is definitely willing to find a good marriage for the princess. , although Yu'er is a little envious of the princess, but she will not be so ignorant."
Yun Shang raised her eyebrows, what does this mean... I have no strengths at all, just relying on my noble status as Princess Ning, so I insist on occupying Prince Jing and not letting go
Yunshang was about to speak, but saw Wang Jinyan, squinted his eyes, seemed a little displeased, raised his hand to Yunshang and said, "Princess, don't worry, I have the confidence to win this game, and I will never lose face for Ningguo."
Yun Shang heard the words, the smile between her brows and eyes became stronger, and she said softly, "Shang'er naturally believes in Miss Wang, but what Miss Jing and Miss Cangyang said is not wrong. Even if you are a princess of Ningguo, you should show the aura that a princess should have. Even if I don't know how to ride a horse, you can't be afraid. Since everyone is very interested today, then I will play with you as a princess. If you lose, you lose, it’s no big deal.”
Cangyang Yu'er and Jing Wenxi both had a flash of complacency in their eyes, but Wang Jinyan squinted her eyes but did not speak. King Jing, who seemed to be free at last, raised his head, looked at Yun Shang and said, "Shang'er also wants to participate?"
Yun Shang smiled and said, "I just want to see everyone happy and play with everyone."
Prince Jing pondered 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 tide among the few people, and at this moment he leisurely opened his mouth, "Shang'er has never ridden a horse, Prince Jing, you send someone to follow, don't let anything happen to Chang'er. "
King Jing nodded, "Shang'er will ride on this king's Tayun."
As soon as this remark came out, Jing Wenxi on the side blinked, "It's a bit unfair for the prince to protect his shortcomings, everyone knows that Tayun is an excellent sweat-blooded horse, how can an ordinary horse run faster than Tayun? "
Prince Jing seemed a little displeased. He frowned and looked at Jing Wenxi, "It's not fair? Miss Cangyang grew up in Yelang Country, where Yelang lived as a nomad. All of them grew up on horseback. The other girls who signed up Almost all of them have learned equestrianism since they were young. Even Miss Jing, your family specially invited a martial artist to teach you how to ride a horse, but Shang'er has never ridden a horse before. If it is an ordinary horse, I'm afraid you won't be able to get on it at all. Miss Jing You say this king is unfair?"
Jing Wenxi was taken aback by Prince Jing's expression, lowered his head in a low voice, "No..." His voice was choked with sobs.
Tsk, Yun Chang raised her eyebrows again, this Jing Wenxi is also a good showman.
"My lord, the contestants in the men's group are all ready, let's start." An attendant came up and reported loudly.
King Jing nodded, took the wooden stick handed over by the attendant, and knocked on the gong beside him. The sound of "Dang..." came along with King Jing's "Start", and suddenly there was a burst of dust and the sound of horseshoes Gradually, a group of people disappeared into the dense forest with their horses.
Emperor Ning looked at King Jing with a smile and said, "Your brother, don't you want to join in the fun?"
The queen shook her head when she heard the words, "Your Majesty, if Prince Jing is on stage, then there is really no need to compete."
When Emperor Ning heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said, "What the queen said is that the imperial brother's skills are naturally excellent, so since the imperial brother won't go, let's go to the stand to watch these girls compete together. "
King Jing nodded, and waved towards Yun Chang, Yun Chang stood up, walked down from the stand, and walked in front of King Jing, the attendant at the side had already brought a red horse. The horse's hooves were snow-white, Yun Shang raised his hand and touched the horse's head, and said with a slight smile, "Uncle Huang really asked Shang'er to ride Tayun to participate in the competition?"
King Jing naturally knew that it was a lie that Yun Shang said that he could not ride a horse, but he still helped Yun Shang to sing the whole play, "That's natural, Ta Yun knows you and will listen to you..." After a pause, the eyes in his eyes A flash of light flashed across, "Just be careful yourself."
Yun Chang lowered her head and looked at the rein in King Jing's hand, her eyes flickered slightly. Of course she knew that what King Jing said about being careful was not telling her to be careful when riding a horse, but to make her be careful about being plotted against. After all, Jing Wenxi and Cangyang Yuer's efforts to encourage themselves to participate in this competition must not be so pure.
Yun Chang smiled and nodded.
King Jing handed the reins into Yun Shang's hand, patted Yun Shang's hand, then raised his head and said to Wang Jinyan, "My king's Shang'er, please trouble Miss Wang to take care of it."
Yun Chang is a little embarrassed, what is his Chang'er
Hearing this, Wang Jinyan raised a dazzling smile, stepped forward and said, "Yan'er often hears her brother mentioning Princess Huiguo, and she has admired Princess Huiguo for a long time. This time I finally had the opportunity to meet you. Naturally, she will take good care of Princess Hui's safety."
King Jing nodded, turned around and walked to the high platform, sat down beside Hua Jing, smiled and turned his head to look at Hua Jing, "Princess Hua Jing is also my princess of Ningguo, why don't you compare yourself, even though Chang I have never ridden a horse before, but Princess Huajing is different, I heard that Princess Huajing was taught riding skills by the Prime Minister himself since she was a child, so it must not be too bad."
"Oh?" Cangyang Yu'er raised her eyebrows, with a bit of searching in her eyes, "So Princess Huajing can also ride a horse? Wouldn't it be too unkind for Princess Huajing not to participate in one?"
Hua Jing bit her lip, clenched her hands slightly in her sleeves, and then slowly loosened them, stroking her slightly protruding belly, "Uncle Emperor, forgive me, Jinger..." I'm not feeling well today...
However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Ning who frowned slightly, "Since Miss Cangyang has already invited you, let Jinger follow along."
Hua Jing wanted to speak, but was stopped by the queen's eyes. Hua Jing gritted his teeth and stood up, "Jing'er obeys." Then he walked down from the stand, went to the side to choose a horse, He led the horse to the crowd.
"When everyone is ready, ladies and gentlemen, please mount your horse." Prince Jing raised his voice.
Everyone got on their horses very gracefully, only Yunshang slowly climbed up on the horse. Although the movements were slow, they were still elegant. Emperor Ning nodded secretly, and King Jing's eyes lit up, and he raised his voice, "Get ready, start!"
He only heard Prince Jing yelling, and then the "Jia" yelled a few times, and then the horse rushed out.
This hunting forest also often holds some horse riding competitions. Part of the horse riding competition venue is in the forest, but it is only at the edge of the dense forest, and it has not gone deep. After a while, I saw everyone riding their horses into the dense forest. Although he wasn't the fastest, he didn't come in last either. He just swayed from side to side on the horse, and seemed to have spent a lot of effort to sit still. He really looked like a person who couldn't ride a horse at all. In the eyes of everyone, It was only because Tayun was a rare and good horse that she managed to escape from the last place.
As soon as he entered the dense forest, he was blocked by the dense woods, so the light became much darker. There were many trees in the forest, and the horse did not dare to let go. Yun Chang was left behind, but Wang Jinyan obeyed King Jing's order, Always by Yun Chang's side.
Yun Chang smiled and said, "Yan'er doesn't need to follow me, you are Prince Wang's younger sister, you must also know that I am not as weak as you think, Yan'er catch up quickly and take the first place."
Wang Jinyan raised his eyebrows and smiled, his heroic face became a little more charming because of this smile, and Yun Chang couldn't help being stunned when he saw it, "Since I have promised the prince, I should do what I say, and I will do it too." It's not a competitive person, it's just because I can't get used to Jing Wenxi's appearance just now, so I put down such cruel words, the princess don't have to worry."
Hearing this, Yunshang's affection for the woman in front of her increased a bit, and she said with a smile, "If you want to protect me, you should follow them even more, just now you also saw Cangyang Yu'er and Jing Wen Xi obviously intended to provoke me, Cangyang Yu'er knew that I couldn't ride a horse, but she still did this, I suspect they will play tricks in front, if you follow, they don't dare to be too blatant if they want to play tricks."
Wang Jinyan pondered for a moment, glanced at Yunshang, and only listened to the words just now, Wang Jinyan already knew that he should underestimate Yunshang. Seeing her bumping on the horse, she seemed to be pretending, Wang Jinyan's eyes flashed With a touch of clarity, he smiled and said, "Then I'll go after them?"
Yun Shang smiled and said, "Go, go..."
Wang Jinyan raised his whip, speeded up and rushed forward...
Yunshang smiled slightly, and simply pulled the horse back, standing still and not going away. After a while, she heard the sound of horseshoes faintly behind her. Yunshang turned her head and saw Huajing walking slowly on a white horse .