Ever since Changle changed the teacup, Duan Changchuan has hardly moved.
After the banquet was over, the older ones went back to rest, while a few who were about the same age as Duan Changchuan, still had more energy, and made plans to play something else together.
This one said, "Why not go to Nanmei Pavilion to enjoy the plum blossoms while they are still in bloom? The blooming season will be over in half a month."
The other said, "But the Queen Mother has set up a stage in the Waterside Hall and invited the most famous troupe in Shengjing to perform a new play. I really want to listen to it..."
"Oh, that troupe has a garden in Shengjing. The play they are rehearsing for the emperor's wedding will be performed in the small garden for a month after three days. Why don't you go and listen to it anytime?"
"I'm just itching..."
Everyone had different opinions. Some wanted to go listen to a play, some wanted to enjoy the flowers, and some wanted to taste tea. They couldn't make up their minds for a while.
In the end, they all looked towards Duan Changchuan and Bai Su.
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
The young man had just stepped out of the palace gate when he staggered when he heard the question.
Fortunately, he stood up quickly, but he still looked a little dazed.
Obviously he didn't hear what these people were chattering about.
"Why don't we go for horseback archery?"
Suddenly a girl jumped out from the crowd and came in front of Bai Su and Duan Changchuan in just three or two steps.
The girl was wearing a striking blue silk dress, full of the heroic spirit of a young hero.
Bai Su recognized her immediately: this was the girl who had pestered Duan Changchuan and said “You smell so good” when she first entered the room.
It seems to be the regent’s daughter, her name is... Duan Qinxue
In terms of status, she should be a princess.
At this time, the girl was already standing half a step away from Duan Changchuan, and she was acting coquettishly to him: "Your Majesty, is it okay? I've always heard from my uncle that your Majesty is very good at riding and shooting. Qinxue has been in the frontier for many years, and I've always wanted to see it."
The boy's eyes flickered with hesitation. He thought for a long time before he said slowly, "Uh... OK."
The little girl immediately jumped up on the spot: "Hurray!"
Then he ran away quickly.
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The group walked towards the archery arena in a mighty manner. Duan Changchuan and Bai Su walked in the front center, and most of the others were women.
Some people with straightforward tempers have already complained quietly:
"Why do I need to go horseback riding and archery? I have no interest in it at all."
"That's right, I've never been involved in horseback archery before."
"She talks as if someone has come across this before. In our Kyoto, which girl has learned horse riding and archery besides her..."
Someone who knew a little bit about the incident whispered, "Shh... Be careful what you say."
Suddenly the whole team became much quieter.
Bai Su, who watched the whole process, said:…
In fact, she had a bold hypothesis. She felt that the reason why Duan Changchuan agreed to the horseback archery was because he did not hear the other options clearly.
But she felt that this was not the right thing to say.
Some people will get angry.
So they arrived at the archery field. The servants who had received the news in advance had already cleared away the guards who were usually in training, leaving only the eunuchs and maids to serve.
They also thoughtfully prepared special clothes for riding and shooting for the ladies of these princes and nobles to change into.
As an Alpha, Bai Su has learned shooting, fencing and other sports since she was a child, and she is also good at horse riding. She has dabbled in bows and arrows, but she also uses a compound bow with a sight, which is more convenient to use and more accurate. She has never tried a traditional bow.
Hmm, I'd like to try it.
So, not long after, Duan Changchuan saw the woman who had changed into a riding and archery suit and was walking out while wrapping a ribbon around her wrist.
Because coming to practice horse riding and archery was a sudden decision, the clothes were all prepared temporarily by the Shangyi Bureau. They were all practice clothes originally prepared for the guards, and were mainly black and white in colors.
Bai Su chose a pure black riding and archery suit.
The armor on the shoulders and elbows gleamed coldly in the sunlight.
The chief guard held a bow in both hands, handed it to her, and said respectfully: "You are a beginner now, I chose a lighter one, please try to shoot it."
The woman took the bow, casually hooked the string, and easily pulled it to the full moon.
The captain of the guards immediately said something to his deputy, and the deputy trotted away.
Duan Changchuan narrowed his eyes and yawned lazily.
The weather was very good today, and the afternoon sun was at its brightest. Duan Changchuan started sweating after sitting for only a short while, so he simply took off his coat to cool down.
Changle immediately knelt before him in fear and trepidation: "Your Majesty, you can't do this! It's a cold season now, be careful not to catch a cold!"
The young man raised his eyelids: "I am a grown man, how can I be so delicate."
Moreover, he had drunk a lot of wine today, and his blood was boiling, with heat rushing to his cheeks.
"There are so many girls on the field, they are not wearing more than me, they are also fine."
The young eunuch was helpless: "Your Majesty, the girls are all moving now, of course they are not cold, how can you compare like that... And don't think I didn't see it, you just dozed off, if you caught a cold while sleeping like this, even if I have ten lives, I can't afford to compensate you..."
Duan Changchuan: …
He simply stood up and walked to the field: Isn't it just a matter of moving? Archery, horse riding, which one can he not do
The young eunuch quickly stood up, patted his knees, and followed with small steps: "Hey, hey, Your Majesty, please wait for your servant!"
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The young emperor, dressed in a bright yellow, was dazzling wherever he went.
As soon as he arrived on the scene, he attracted everyone's attention.
Duan Qinxue happened to come in with a horse, holding a whip and waving at him: "Your Majesty, do you want to compete?"
Bai Sucai had just put an arrow on the bow and was ready to give it a try. When she heard the sound, she turned back subconsciously, and the arrow flew out of her hand with a whoosh...
The target didn't fall off, but the ring didn't go in either.
more than…
Because the arrow was not shot with enough force, it was shaky and fell to the ground with a "pop" after a short while.
Bai Su: …
The chief guard who was in command said: …
He quickly tried to smooth things over: "It doesn't matter. Girls have less strength, so it's normal for them to miss the target. As long as your majesty practices more in the future, it will get better. When my guards first arrived, some couldn't even shoot at the target... uh... Your Majesty, I respectfully wish Your Majesty good health."
Bai Su was originally aiming the arrow, but when she heard the greeting, she turned around.
The next moment, all the bows and arrows were taken away.
The young man pinched the arrow feathers with three fingers and casually swung them, then bent the bow and put the arrow in one go.
With just a random shot, there was a "pop" and the bullet hit the center of the bull.
"Your Majesty is a good archer."
The captain of the guards led the applause.
Others also praised:
"Your Majesty is amazing!"
"I just aimed for a long time, but every shot missed the target. Your Majesty is really amazing."
"That's right. I see your majesty didn't even have to aim hard, but he was able to hit the bull's eye. That's amazing."
However, the emperor, who was always used to being praised, was not moved at all. He just tilted his head and looked at Bai Su.
His lips were tightly pursed and he said nothing.
Bai Su: …
"Your Majesty is amazing. I have been learning for a long time but still can't shoot well. Your Majesty can hit the target with one shot. You are worthy of being the monarch who rules the world."
Unexpectedly, with every word the child spoke, the corners of his lips lifted a little.
Extra useful.
Bai Su: …
I see. You're just tired of hearing other people's praises. You need something new, right
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After enjoying Bai Su's praise, Duan Changchuan returned the bow and arrow to her, then stood beside her and said, "You come."
As they spoke, a faint aroma of wine wafted into the air.
Bai Su took the bow and arrow and strung it skillfully.
The first arrow had enough power and hit the target, but the result was really poor.
The second arrow still showed no improvement.
Without the help of a sight, the accuracy is really poor.
Bai Su frowned slightly and pulled out another arrow from the side.
The bow was pulled apart with a creaking sound, and the string was stretched taut.
The young man's voice sounded beside my ear, saying, "This is not right. The arrow feather, arrow head and bull's eye should be in a straight line. Stand a little to the side."
Then, two white fingers stretched out in front of her fingers and moved them slightly.
Below, a black boot pressed against the side of her foot, moving her back half an inch.
The young man had stood behind her at some point, guiding her movements with his own hands.
"Put your shoulder in line with the bull's eye, that's how it's accurate, try it," he said.
Bai Su released the string at the right time, and the arrow shot out with a "whoosh" and landed steadily on the center of the bull's eye.
"Your Majesty is amazing."
She turned back with a smile, complimenting him sincerely.
But he found that Duan Changchuan did not leave after giving instructions, and for some reason, his cheeks were abnormally red.
Especially when she turned around and their eyes met, the color on the boy's face suddenly brightened several shades.
There was a light mist in the black eyes, which sparkled brightly and was particularly obvious when the sunlight shone on them.
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Duan Changchuan didn't know what was wrong with him. Just now, a gust of wind blew over and he suddenly smelled the fragrance of flowers.
It was a light scent that quickly dissipated in the air, but he thought it smelled so good and his body inexplicably became hot.
There is still a little bit of restlessness.
"What's wrong with you? Why is your face so red?"
The woman's voice pulled my thoughts away.
Duan Changchuan subconsciously took a step back, only to find that his legs and body were going weak.
"I... uh..."
He pursed his lips and silently turned his eyes away from her.
He remembered that what he smelled just now was the scent of peony, which he had also smelled when he first met Bai Su. It was the incense on her body.
So... just now he was actually obsessed with the incense on Bai Su's body...
Duan Changchuan's inner thoughts:!!!
"Four... uh, I drank four glasses of wine today..."
He pursed his lips and explained calmly.
Bai Su: "... and then?"
Duan Changchuan: …
#Is what I said too obscurely? Can't the Queen understand? #
He stretched out his fingers and gestured lightly: "Ahem, four cups, a little too much..."
This time Bai Su didn't hold it back, she put her wrist against the corner of her lips and smiled unkindly: "Oh, you mean... you are drunk, Duan Xiaochuan."
Duan Changchuan:!
He realized too late that he had been fooled.
This woman clearly knew what he meant!
And this woman, seeing that he didn't say anything, continued:
"Have you been feeling guilty since noon because you secretly drank an extra glass of wine? No wonder you sat so quietly and reacted so slowly at noon."
"Is that so, Duan Xiaochuan
Good...? Slow to react
He-no-way!
Duan Changchuan was born to be an emperor, and when has he ever been teased like this
I want to get angry... I really want to get angry!
However... what the other party said was right...
The suffocated young man held his anger for a long time, his face turned red, and he finally shouted out in shame and anger: "Bai Su, are you teasing me!"
The woman nodded perfunctorily: "Yeah, that's right."
Duan Changchuan: …
Ah! This woman!
The author has something to say:
Duan Changchuan: Female hooligan! (Excited)
Ah Sheng: It’s okay, it’s okay, pat her on the head, she knows me so well, that means she cares about me. Mom will beat her for you, ok!
Duan Changchuan: QAQ (crying) (feeling wronged)