The paddock covers a very wide area, and Chen Xiu rode behind Princess Duanhui on horseback. She could be seen watching and listening to all directions, but I don't know if everyone ran to the most central part of the enclosure. Her neck was sore and she didn't even look at it. When you reach a figure, you can only hear faint shouts occasionally, but it is difficult to distinguish the direction.
Chen Xiu looked straight ahead, and Princess Duanhui was also looking around, not knowing whether she was looking for Emperor Xuande or the prince of Duke Wei's mansion, that was the princess, and the four eunuchs and four guards who came over were all guarding around the princess. Chen Xiu clenched the reins. As far as she knew, King Shou was lonely and didn't like to be close to people. Today's hunting is very likely to be alone. If she continues to follow Princess Duanhui, she should not see King Shou.
Chen Xiu slowly slowed down, but Princess Duanhui and others, as she expected, did not notice her being left behind. Chen Xiu is happy and a little complicated. Princess Duanhui is a playful and active person. I like her just because she thinks she is worthy of being her playmate. Where is the real sisterhood between the two? Just like now, Princess Duanhui just wanted to bring someone to accompany her. After entering the paddock, Princess Duanhui just took care of herself.
Fortunately, she had other plans.
After stopping in a lush forest, after hearing Princess Duanhui call her a few times, she quickly moved on. Chen Xiu looked left and right, and went to the southeast of the paddock, ready to try her luck. If there are no beasts in the paddock, her life is not in danger. She is a girl from the Prime Minister's Mansion. Even if she happens to meet a certain romantic son, and her grandfather supports her, the other party will not dare to do anything to her.
The corners of Chen Xiu's lips rose, and her eyes were like water. She had an extraordinary appearance, and King Shou was interested in her. What the two lacked was just an opportunity. As long as there was a suitable reason, as long as she entered the palace, with her identity, appearance, and talent, winning the favor from Song Jianing was as easy as the palm of your hand. Although the side concubine is not as good as the main concubine, but a person like Shouwang can actually get his favor, Chen Xiu is already satisfied, it is better than marrying a common man or a child of a mediocre family as a wife.
While walking, she fantasized about King Shou's favor for her. When Chen Xiu regained her senses and found that the surrounding trees were dense, only some insects were chirping in the grass, Chen Xiu suddenly felt a little scared. She learned to ride horses from her two cousins, but most of the time she was raised in her boudoir, and she seldom went to the lively market, let alone the inaccessible jungle.
Chen Xiu couldn't help but look back, but where is the shadow of Princess Duanhui behind her
There was a sudden sound of fluttering from the treetops overhead, and Chen Xiu raised her head in fright, but a black-haired bird fluttered away. Chen Xiu breathed a sigh of relief, but the idea of leaving the paddock became stronger and stronger. Just when she was about to turn around the horse's head and return to the original road, two horses' hooves suddenly sounded in the distance, and an excited loud voice: "Your Highness, you Keep chasing, I'll go to Beifang to copy!"
Chen Xiu's heart tightened, and she turned her head to look at the source of the voice. In the green eyes, she could vaguely see a match of tea white, which was the color of King Shou's robe today! Chen Xiu was overjoyed and her heart was pounding with excitement. She wanted to see King Shou, and the prince appeared in front of her. Could it be that she was destined to become attached to King Shou
The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer. While Chen Xiu was nervous, she suddenly remembered something more important! It's not enough just to meet her, she has to give the prince a chance to get close to her in an open and honest way, and give the emperor and grandfather a reason to agree to her entering the palace of the king of longevity! A prince, a lady, if she misses this time, she may never have a chance again!
As soon as the thought fell, something seemed to be rushing out of the grass not far away. Chen Xiu turned his head in shock, only to see a white shadow, I don't know if it was a rabbit or something. At the same time, the sound of Shouwang's hooves was closer. With his thoughts spinning, Chen Xiu left the stirrups with his feet, and threw himself to the side with his teeth.
Ankle hit the ground first, and a piercing pain spread all over the body instantly. Chen Xiu fell uncontrollably to the ground. The movement shocked the horse around him, shaking his head, and took a few steps forward, just in time for Chen Xiu, who was wearing a white dress. It was exposed to the man who rode past. Chen Xiu didn't have time to check the injury, her brows frowned in pain, and she looked pitifully at His Royal Highness Shouwang on the horse's back. Her beautiful eyes were full of tears, as if she was about to shed tears in the next moment. .
A white figure suddenly appeared in the green grass. It was impossible for Zhao Heng not to be curious and to look there subconsciously.
Chen Xiu put one hand on the ground and the other on her leg. Seeing King Shou looking over, she still frowned, her red lips parted slightly, and she called out pitifully, "King..."
Just called "King", "Ye" has not yet exited, King Shou attached to the horse under his crotch, like a streamer, flashed past her eyes, and rushed into the woods behind her in the blink of an eye.
Chen Xiu looked at King Shou's back in disbelief, until the sound of the horse's hooves got farther and farther and disappeared, and until the surroundings were silent, Chen Xiu's dull eyes gradually regained the brilliance that a living person should have. Sober, Chen Xiu stared blankly at the direction where King Shou left, and determined that King Shou really left her alone.
Yesterday, she hid behind the rose vine, and King Shou led Song Jianing to find her. She thought that King Shou was interested in her, but King Shou really liked her and would leave ruthlessly when she fell off the horse and was injured, even stopping to ask. Never, as if she was just a prey in the paddock, no, the look that King Shou had just looked at her was simply looking at stones, grass and trees, without any turbulence!
How could this be, is she not beautiful enough? Or would she be wrong
Chen Xiu wanted to know the answer, but there was another pain in her ankle. She was only in shock and despair just now. Now Chen Xiu remembered her injury. She took a breath and pinched her ankle. Can't. Chen Xiu looked at her legs and burst into tears.
She deliberately fell off the horse for the sake of King Shou. Now King Shou does not want her, and her foot is injured. What should she do
The physical pain, the failure of the calculation, and the ignorance of the sweetheart were intertwined. Chen Xiu covered her face and cried bitterly. She regrets it so much. She knew that King Shou didn't like her at all, and even disliked her so much that she didn't want to take another look. Why did she risk the taboo of angering her grandfather and run to the paddock
With a lot of remorse, Chen Xiu cried sadly and aggrieved, crying and crying, Chen Xiu wiped her eyes, slowly raised her head, and looked at the big dark horse not far away. King Shou doesn't care about her, but she has to take care of herself.
"Come here." Chen Xiu called the horse softly.
The big black horse was grazing, heard the sound, looked at the master sitting there, and then continued to graze.
Chen Xiu coaxed and shouted a few times, but the big black horse kept ignoring her. Chen Xiu got angry, looked around, grabbed a small stone, and threw it at the big black horse. in the grass ahead. The big dark horse glanced at her again while chewing, and then turned around and ate the grass elsewhere under Chen Xiu's expectant gaze.
Chen Xiu was out of breath, but Ma was disobedient, so she had to stand up despite the severe pain, jumped on one leg to the big black horse, and took two steps, Chen Xiu inhaled in pain, closed her eyes and lowered her head to calm down. After the pain had passed, Chen Xiu opened her eyes again and was about to continue, when she was startled to see a long grey-black snake, as thick as two fingers, crawling out of the road ahead at some point!
Chen Xiu's whole body went cold, and she screamed "Ah", then she didn't care about the pain in her feet, she limped back and looked back as she ran. The snake zigzagged and chased, Chen Xiu cried in fright, and in despair, there was the sound of horse hooves in front. Chen Xiu's eyes were blurred, and she couldn't see who it was. She only cried and called for help.
The visitor arrived quickly, found the snake on the ground, took a bow and shot an arrow, and hit the black snake seven inches accurately.
Chen Xiu turned back and saw the snake curled up in a ball, it seemed very painful, but she couldn't get rid of the arrows shot on her. Knowing that she was out of danger, Chen Xiu's feet softened and fell to the ground again. sobbing.
"The snake is dead, Miss Chen doesn't need to be afraid anymore."
Hearing the voice of the savior, Chen Xiu reluctantly stopped crying, wiped her eyes, and when she looked up, she saw the burly man bent over and pulled out the feather arrow, then picked up the black snake and threw it to the grass in the distance. After doing this, the man looked at her with tall and straight eyebrows, a stern face, and deep eyes as cold as falcons, staring at her calmly but ruthlessly.
Chen Xiu recognized that this was Princess Duanhui's fiancé, the heir of Duke Wei's government, Guo Xiao.
Tears fell again, Chen Xiu wiped her eyes, and choked up: "I just fell off the horse accidentally. Fortunately, the prince came to the rescue, otherwise I might have died here."
Guo Xiao looked at the woman who was so afraid that he was crying, and a sarcasm flashed across his eyes. That white fox, King Shou was chasing, and he was chasing too, but in a different direction. When King Shou appeared near Chen Xiu, he had already reached the other side of Chen Xiu, and happened to witness Chen Xiu's intentional fall from the horse, and Chen Xiu behind him. She cried bitterly in anger, so Chen Xiu said that she had fallen from the horse unexpectedly, and she was clearly lying to him. Furthermore, the snake is not poisonous, even if it bites Chen Xiu, Chen Xiu will not die.
But Guo Xiao didn't explain, so Chen Xiu misunderstood that he saved her life, which is better.
Looking at Chen Xiu silently, when she was almost crying, Guo Xiao said lightly, "Miss Chen, wait a moment, I'll find someone to take you out of the paddock."
Say it and leave.
"Wait!" Chen Xiu shouted almost hoarsely. After shouting, he looked around the surrounding grass with a white face, for fear that there were other poisonous snakes, Chen Xiu cried and begged: "Sir, it's too dangerous here, I don't dare Stay here alone, I beg the prince to help me and take me away!"
Guo Xiao said in a cold voice, "If I help you, it won't suit the etiquette."
He said it quickly and succinctly, and there was a hint of disgust in his words. Embarrassment appeared on Chen Xiu's face. For Guo Xiao, she didn't mean that at all. Just bring the horse here for me."
Guo Xiao didn't move: "I don't want to make trouble for myself."
Chen Xiu frowned, looked up at him, and just helped her get off the horse, why is it troublesome
Guo Xiao didn't detour, stared at her and said, "I just passed by and saw that you deliberately fell from the horse to attract King Shou. If you and I leave at the same time, what will be unclear in the future, I can't explain to the princess."
He saw it!
There was a bang in Chen Xiu's head, as if something had exploded, a pretty face flushed red at first, and then turned pale in an instant. For a woman, face is important, but her face is even more important. She intends to seduce King Shou and Guo Xiao knows about it. Once Guo Xiao spreads out, she will no longer have the face to stand in the capital, and it will be difficult for her grandfather and grandmother to explain it.
"You look good."
The man's compliment sounded above her head, Chen Xiu was startled, she quietly clenched her hand in her sleeve, Guo Xiao suddenly praised her, do you want to...
"But you picked the wrong person." Guo Xiao stopped three steps away from the woman, and when Chen Xiu raised his head in surprise, he looked directly into her tearful eyes, and said in a low voice, "Shou Wang and Wang Fei are married not long ago. For the time being, I can only see the princess alone, if you want to be a side concubine, instead of competing for favor with a princess who is more beautiful than yours, you might as well try Prince Rui, Prince Rui has a lot of looks, and everyone in the capital knows that.”
Chen Xiu pursed her lips, looked at Guo Xiao's stern face, and became suspicious. She is not right, Guo Xiao laughed at her and despised her, she could understand, but after Guo Xiao exposed her to help her with ideas, Chen Xiu couldn't see through, and cautiously said: "Sir, why are you telling me this?" She seduced her. King Shou is against Princess Shou. Guo Xiao is the elder brother of Princess Shou, so he should hate her, right
Guo Xiao frowned and said to Chen Xiu's leg, "You have an injury on your foot, and you can't leave alone. I won't help you, so I can only find someone else to help you. The princess is on good terms with you, and for the princess' sake, Since you want something, and Prince Rui happens to be nearby, I would like to give you a favor, of course, if you have no interest in Prince Rui, I will find someone else."
Chen Xiu fell into contemplation again. Guo Xiao helped her because of Princess Duanhui. By the way, she seemed to have heard someone say that Duke Wei loves the widow's stepmother. The relationship with her can be justified.
As for Prince Rui...
A gentle and elegant figure appeared in his mind. Although he was not as handsome as King Shou, he was also a rare good son in the capital. Moreover, King Rui's status as a prince was more noble than that of King Shou. candidate. In Prince Rui's mansion, Princess Rui was the least favored. If she became Prince Rui's side concubine, she would be more confident than in front of the favored Song Jianing.
"How?" Guo Xiao asked impatiently.
Chen Xiu bit her lips and said nothing, but her face turned a little red.
Guo Xiao understood, turned around and said, "Prince Rui will arrive in two quarters of an hour at the latest, so think about your injuries."
Chen Xiu acquiesced. Seeing the man take a few steps, Chen Xiu was willing to go out of his way, and whispered, "I ask the prince to keep it a secret for me. If there is a place for the prince to use me in the future, I will try my best to help."
Guo Xiao paused slightly, tilted his head to look, and said solemnly, "Okay."
Chen Xiu felt a little at ease. If Guo Xiao didn't agree, she would have entered Prince Rui's mansion, and she would always be afraid of Guo Xiao's telling the truth. Now she promised Guo Xiao a benefit. Guo Xiao is a smart person and he must understand. , instead of hurting others, it is better to write down her favors, which may be useful in the future.
After calming down for a while, Chen Xiu touched her bun, thinking that Prince Rui was coming, Chen Xiu packed herself in a complicated mood, lest Prince Rui see her ugly appearance. The bun was neat and the tears on her face were wiped away. Chen Xiu held her arms and waited nervously for the news, worrying for a while that Guo Xiao would change his mind, worrying that Prince Rui would not come, and hating King Shou for not coming. Approachable. Distraught, I don't know how long it took, and finally heard the sound of horse hooves, Chen Xiu immediately looked over, and the moment he recognized Prince Rui, Chen Xiu immediately threw Prince Shou out of the sky!
"Miss Chen?" Prince Rui heard Guo Xiao say that there seems to be a white fox here, so he led the guards here. Unexpectedly, the white fox didn't see it, and found a beauty in a white dress, sitting on the ground with a pale face, as if he had just experienced After a spring rain, the little white flowers are beautiful and moving. Before King Shou left ruthlessly, Guo Xiaoyin watched from the dark, and when it was Prince Rui's turn, Prince Rui quickly jumped off his horse and rushed towards the beauty.
Chen Xiu could see that Prince Rui didn't know she was here, and Guo Xiao should have used other excuses to deceive Prince Rui to come here. This is the best, otherwise she will have to worry that Prince Rui suspects that she has something with Guo Xiao.
"My lord, I got separated from the princess. I accidentally fell off my horse and twisted my foot when I was walking here. Please save me, lord..." She said, thinking of the various grievances she suffered in just half an hour, Chen Xiu burst into tears. Crying pears with rain.
Prince Rui was stunned. The princess was a beauty, but he didn't like the princess' jealous temper. Besides, after being married for many years, she was tired of being beautiful. He favored Mrs. Zhang because Mrs. Zhang had some tricks in bed, and every time she waited on him, she wished she could not get out of bed for three days and three nights, but in terms of beauty, Mrs. Zhang was a bit inferior to Chen Xiu.
Chen Xiu is so beautiful, just crying makes his heart move. He wants to take it for his own use, and then think about the origin of Chen Xiu, and think about Prime Minister Zhao Pu...
Prince Rui's heart was surging. Why did Emperor Gaozu seize the throne of the previous dynasty without bloodshed? Relying on the military power and prestige of Emperor Gaozu, and relying on Zhao Pu's advice, a Zhao Pu is worthy of the civil servants of the Manchu Dynasty. If he can get Zhao Pu's support, is he afraid that the throne will fall into the hands of his elder brother
"Where's the injury?" Prince Rui asked nervously after making a decision, his eyes full of concern.
Chen Xiu looked at the ankle.
When Prince Rui saw it, he immediately moved over, stretched out his hand to squeeze the beauty's feet, and when he was about to touch it, he thought of something to stop, and said like a gentleman: "The situation is forced, and if it is abrupt, please don't blame the girl." Looking at Chen Xiu inquiringly, and secretly observing the change in her expression, if you want to succeed, you have to have the intention of the concubine.
Chen Xiu first had the intention to seduce Prince Rui, but now that Prince Rui has the same intention, how could she not see it? His cheeks flushed, his eyes shyly lowered, and then he hummed softly.
Prince Rui was delighted and gently helped Chen Xiu to check the injury. Chen Xiu gasped in pain, Prince Rui stopped in time, and frowned, "The girl is seriously injured and should not be moved any more. "
Chen Xiu's face turned even redder, but he didn't say anything.
Prince Rui was sensible. He held up her leg with one hand and hugged the beauty's slender waist with the other. When he got up, Chen Xiu bumped into his arms uncontrollably. She looked up shyly, Prince Rui looked down at her, his eyes met in the air, there was no lingering, everything was silent.
Two quarters of an hour later, Prince Rui sent Chen Xiu out of the paddock alone, followed by his guards.
Song Jianing, Concubine Shu and others were sitting in the shade of a tree outside the paddock, drinking tea and enjoying the scenery of the grassland, which was extremely comfortable. Concubine Shu and Lady Song Jianing were close to each other, chatting all kinds of things. Concubine Hui was sitting by herself, looking around in a bored way. Suddenly, when Prince Rui came out with a girl in his arms, Concubine Hui was a little suspicious of her eyes and said strangely, "That's it. Prince Rui?"
When all the female relatives heard the words, they all looked towards the entrance of the paddock. Mrs. He was sitting behind Song Jianing, and when she saw the white dress, Mrs. He only felt a flower in front of her. A total of three women entered the paddock, Li Mulan was dressed in red, Princess Duanhui was also gorgeously dressed, and her granddaughter was wearing a white dress, but how could the granddaughter be carried out by Prince Rui
On the side of the courtiers, the young and vigorous like Guo Xiao, all followed Emperor Xuande to hunt. Zhao Pu was old and waited outside with a few old colleagues. When Mrs. He recognized Chen Xiu, Zhao Pu Squinting his eyes, he recognized it, and then looked at Prince Rui who was holding his granddaughter, Zhao Pu's heart sank immediately. What are you afraid of, granddaughter...
Prince Rui glanced at Zhao Pu's seat, but rode directly to the female family's side, turned over and dismounted, hugged Chen Xiu with his head down, and then explained to Mrs. He: "Miss Chen fell off the horse and was injured. Send her back first."
Mrs. He had various emotions in her heart, and at this time she could only express her gratitude: "Thank you, my lord." Xie Wan hurriedly took her granddaughter over.
Concubine Hui thoughtfully instructed the maid to carry the soft sedan chair, and Mrs. He led the maid beside her to leave first, and sent Chen Xiu to the Prime Minister's Hospital for treatment.
Prince Rui returned to the paddock to hunt.
Song Jianing's eyes swirled around Chen Xiu's soft sedan chair and Prince Rui's back, only to watch the fun in his eyes. Chen Xiu was injured and Prince Rui rescued him. This was considered a hero to save the beauty. Chen Xiu was struttingly carried out of the paddock by Prince Rui. There is already a princess, Chen Xiu can only be a concubine, will Chen Xiu be willing
Concubine Hui was also thinking about this, but she was thinking on another level. If Chen Xiuzhen became Prince Rui's man, what would Zhao Pu do
Concubine Shu doesn't have a prince, so she doesn't care about the complexities here, she just looks at the paddock worriedly, something happened to Chen Xiu, her Duanhui...
The sun was getting higher and higher, and the drums all around the paddock suddenly vibrated, reminding everyone who was hunting inside that it was time to come out when the competition time came.
The courtiers and female relatives who were waiting outside stood up, Song Jianing clutched the veil and stared intently at the entrance of the paddock.
The first to come out was King Gong, and behind him was a deer and several golden pheasants on the horses, which could not be counted in the distance. Being able to hit a deer is already a good record. I didn't expect to be beaten by the second Li Mulan in the blink of an eye. Li Mulan hunted two deer!
Followed by Emperor Xuande, the King of Chu, Princess Duanhui, Guo Xiao and others, there was an overwhelming mass of people, and it was impossible to tell which prey belonged to. Most of the people came out, and Song Jianing became more and more uneasy. He had changed from expecting the prince to hunt the white fox to expecting the prince to be safe. At this moment, a tea-white figure finally appeared in the green woods. The man sat upright on the horse, followed by the guard Zong Ze, and Zong Ze suddenly held a white fox in his arms!
Song Jianing's eyes lit up, seeing the prince looking towards this side, Song Jianing wanted to run over, but looking at Concubine Shu and Concubine Hui who were walking slowly in front, Song Jianing could only walk slowly with patience.
Finally, when they got close, the two concubines went to find Emperor Xuande, and Song Jianing hurriedly approached his prince.
"How?" Zhao Heng asked her in a low voice, looking at the four-legged white fox bound by Zong Ze.
Song Jianing was already attracted by the white fox, so he couldn't help bending over, wanting to touch the fluffy snow-white hair before reaching out, but someone suddenly pulled him aside. Song Jianing raised his head in surprise, Zhao Heng said displeased, "The fox bites." The words were harsh, but the hidden concern was.
Song Jianing shrank his neck and admitted his mistake in a low voice, "I see, I won't touch it anymore." After speaking, he smiled flatteringly at him.
Zhao Heng's expression softened a little, and he let go of her hand.
Song Jianing stood beside him honestly and continued to watch the fox.
A dozen steps away, Princess Duanhui put her hands on her knees and was looking at the white fox hunted by her cousin, with the same love on her face as Song Jianing, but Guo Xiao only saw the petite figure beside King Shou, and his heart was bitter and astringent. . If the stepsister is willing to smile at him, not to mention a white fox, she just wants his life, as long as it can exchange her contentment and joy at this time, he will also give it.