517, the real villain and the hypocrite
Royal hunting is a major festival event in Nanyue Kingdom, not only to show the royal family's emphasis on riding and archery, but also some sacrificial activities.
Obviously, Gu Qianxue missed the sacrifice and went directly to the second link, which was the hunting competition with real swords and guns.
Royal hunting activities are not just random free activities. The winners in hunting activities can be commended by the emperor. Quantity wins, but when the quality and quantity are the same, I am afraid that the winner will be judged according to the emperor's mood.
The emperor is a wise king, so generally speaking, the judgment is fairly fair.
Participants can participate individually or as a team.
The final judgment of the team is to divide the prey equally among the people. Since a team is formed, there must be one or two leaders. At the same time, since a team can be formed, it means that these people have the same interests and goals. If anyone in the team wants to participate In the royal hunting competition, the best prey will naturally be assigned to that person.
Generally speaking, rules are dead, but people are alive.
But it is worth mentioning that the royal family members rarely form a team with their courtiers, whether they are civil servants or generals, the reason is also very simple-putting aside the suspicion of forming a party for personal gain.
Gu Qianxue was naturally with the eldest princess Yong'an, if there was no eldest princess, she might not even be able to catch a single prey. Unlike other princes and princesses, she has no guards—the princesses who are not good at riding and shooting and the young princes have guards around them to help them shoot and hunt. If you shoot one or two rabbits or one or two pheasants, the results will not be too bad.
The emperor in golden cavalry gave an order and announced the official start of the hunting.
Gu Qianxue rode her happy horse and followed Princess Yong'an, watching the teams of horses and horses galloping away beside her, she smiled weakly, "Why do everyone seem carefree? I really envy them ah."
Princess Yong'an checked the bow and arrow in her hand, and stared at it, "You have learned to be compassionate at such a young age, besides, you don't have to envy them, they envy you instead." Then she thought again, "Qianxue, you What's the matter, why do you look so listless today, could it be that... Mi'er bullied you again?"
Gu Qianxue quickly shook her head and forced a smile, "No, no." She didn't want the secret in her heart to be known.
At this moment, a proud female voice came from behind the two of them, "So it's Princess Qianxue, why are you wearing this outfit again? Could it be that you are so poor that you can't even afford riding clothes?" It was none other than Qiu Anran.
Now everyone in the capital knows that Gu Shangshu dismissed all the concubines, leaving only his wife, and the huge severance fee was paid by Gu Qianxue. Now Gu Qianxue can be said to be penniless.
But Qiu Anran said these words not only satirized Gu Qianxueqiong, but also satirized her lack of "female virtue".
Gu Qianxue frowned slightly, "This riding outfit was given to me by the eldest princess. It is very meaningful and I like it very much, so I wear it more often. But Princess Anran, you are wearing bright red clothes every day. How much do you hate it?" Marry? Do you dream of marrying someone every day and night?"
Qiu Anran was embarrassed, "Don't talk nonsense."
Gu Qianxue shrugged, "You brought up the topic, and you found the trouble. Are you going to be defeated so soon?"
Qiu Anran naturally refused, his eyes rolled and he thought again. "Father said that the ladies in the capital are virtuous and hardworking, but now it looks like that. Even being late for such important events as the royal hunting, how lethargic Princess Qianxue is?"
Princess Yong'an glared, "Qiu Anran, what did you say?"
Qiu Anran had already expected the protection of Princess Yong'an, and she did not flinch in the slightest. "Since I can remember, my grandfather and father have repeatedly instilled in Anran that women should learn the heroic posture of Princess Yong'an, and Anran's love of riding and archery is also influenced by this." It can be said that Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess has always been An Ran's idol. Whenever she practiced hard, An Ran would think about the appearance of the Eldest Princess, and she would have the motivation to keep practicing. After entering the capital, An Ran also worshiped Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess. Unexpectedly, Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess hates An Ran so much." As he spoke, he smiled wryly and lowered his eyes.
Princess Yong'an was stunned for a long while, not knowing whether what Qiu Anran said was true or false, but there were always rumors in Nanyue that "there was Anran after Yong'an", but Qiu Anran said that he loved riding and shooting because of his own influence. I was moved in my heart. Thinking about it, the harsh tone softened a bit, "I don't hate you, but your words hurt people, I can't stand it."
Qiu Anran said neither humble nor overbearing, "His Royal Highness, please think about it carefully, did An Ran really hurt someone? What a big deal it is to be late for the royal hunt, and An Ran has to repeat it? Yes, the emperor and His Royal Highness are both partial to Princess Qianxue, but just now What I said, Qiu Anran, is from the bottom of my heart, if Princess Qianxue is not late and I talk nonsense, it would be bloody."
Princess Yong'an wanted to bluntly say that she was protecting Gu Qianxue, but as a princess of a country, she couldn't be so partial under the eyes of everyone, "It was not her intention that Qianxue was late, if you want to blame, blame King Li." He who owes his debts to someone who dares to find fault with King Li is a true hero.
Qiu Anran frowned, with deliberate doubts in his eyes, "Princess Qianxue and His Highness King Li are not yet married, so will the impact of living together like this really be good?"
Just when Princess Yong'an didn't know how to refute, Gu Qianxue said again, "Whether the influence is good or not is none of your business? The emperor and my adoptive mother are partial to me. If you have the ability, you can get mad at the emperor. I know you like to squeeze soft persimmons." , but I, Gu Qianxue, am not a soft persimmon, but there is one thing I admire Princess Anran very much."
Facing such an outrageous attitude and blatant showing off, Qiu Anran was stunned but had nothing to say. She didn't believe that Gu Qianxue could admire her, and she was afraid that she would make trouble again, so she simply kept silent and concentrated on thinking about where to attack her weak point.
Gu Qianxue didn't wait for Qiu Anran to answer, and sneered, "I admire Princess Anran's spirit of continuous provocation despite repeated defeats. Such a spirit of never admitting defeat should really be publicized, but never admit defeat has to be promoted." Use your brains."
Qiu Anran became anxious, "What do you mean by brains? Gu Qianxue, ask yourself, did I say something wrong? You are flirting with a man before you are married, and you are late for the royal hunt. What can you argue about?"
Gu Qianxue sneered, "Yeah, I'm just teasing, I'm late, but the emperor doesn't punish me, why are you so anxious? I have many shortcomings, but my strengths are open and aboveboard. If I am a real villain, you That's a hypocrite."
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