Chapter 342 The Hunt Begins

The news brought by Shang Zongguan made the three little ones feel a little awkward.

Excluding today, they still have three days before the start of the autumn hunt.

In these three days, they must solve the problem of riding skills, otherwise they will become very passive when they enter the forbidden garden.

Princess Ankang practiced for a day yesterday and has already mastered the basic riding skills, and can even compete with the eighth prince.

But Yu'er is still far away and can't run the horse.

When it comes to participating in the autumn hunt, they must not chase the prey at the speed of walking. That slow speed will delay many things.

Moreover, even Princess Ankang needs to practice for a few more days to consolidate the practice.

But now it seems that it is a luxury to go to the eighth prince to practice riding.

Although they don't feel the inconvenience of this cold palace on weekdays, it still makes the three little ones feel very troubled when something happens suddenly.

"Alas, the name of this cold palace is really a bit annoying."

Li Xuan curled his lips and was very dissatisfied with the treatment given to them by Emperor Yongyuan.

Although Princess Ankang has no friends in the palace and no need to go out for socializing, being able to go is one thing, and whether to go is another.

"I don't know when Emperor Yongyuan plans to take off the hat of our cold palace."

Li Xuan estimated that there is still a high probability that Emperor Yongyuan will remove the title of cold palace of their Jingyang Palace.

Judging from the rewards given to Princess Ankang when she won the game, Emperor Yongyuan wanted to establish Princess Ankang, and the purpose of attracting hatred is obvious.

As long as Emperor Yongyuan needs it, Li Xuan thinks that it is very likely that Princess Ankang will be pushed to the stage again.

Speaking of which, until now Li Xuan has not seen which of his offspring Emperor Yongyuan is more satisfied with, and he has no preference at all.

Emperor Yongyuan has the same indifferent attitude towards all his offspring, and he is not close to anyone. He shrinks in his Ganlu Palace every day, and no one knows what he is busy with all day.

"There must be an heir. Does he think he is still young and has not considered these things?"

Li Xuan also can't figure out what Emperor Yongyuan is planning.

"In that case, there is nothing we can do." After hearing what Shang Zongguan said, Princess Ankang pursed her lips and said with a little regret. "I'll ask someone to bring a message to myna tomorrow, so that he won't wait for a few days." The latter sentence was Princess Ankang's instruction to Yu'er. Seeing that Princess Ankang did not complain, but immediately accepted the reality and arranged the follow-up issues, Shang Zongguan nodded silently in his heart. Then, he changed the subject and continued: "Although it is against the rules for Your Highness to visit the Eighth Prince's Xiaoyao Villa, in order to prepare for this competition, Your Highness can actually go to the Shangcheng Bureau to practice horse riding." "This..." The three little ones couldn't help but look at each other. "Isn't this just taking off your pants to fart?" Li Xuan complained in his heart. Since they were asked to go to the Shangcheng Bureau to practice horse riding, why can't they go to the Eighth Prince's Xiaoyao Villa. This rule is too rigid. Seeing the reaction of the three little ones, Shang Zongguan also apologized to Princess Ankang:

"Your Highness, this rule is a rule. It's just that because the competition this month is as fair as possible, all the princes have the opportunity to go to Shangcheng Bureau to practice riding."

"If you don't have a horse, you can borrow a horse from Shangcheng Bureau, but the quality of the horse will definitely be different."

Shang Zongguan explained.

Hearing this, the three little ones all looked at Zhao Feng on the side.

When he announced the rules in the Imperial Garden before, he didn't say that you can borrow horses from Shangcheng Bureau.

Zhao Feng was embarrassed by the three little ones' stares, coughed dryly, and explained:

"This rule was added later, and the rules I got at that time didn't mention this."

"Also, in this palace, apart from your Jingyang Palace, who else can't even afford to raise a horse?"

In their era, horses were a common means of transportation, and there were very few royal heirs who couldn't ride horses.

Even if you are not interested in hunting, you still have to learn to ride a horse.

Otherwise, it would be embarrassing for the royal family if you tell others.

And this is indeed not Zhao Feng's mistake. It is the temporary modification made by Emperor Yongyuan after Shang Zongguan reported the situation of Jingyang Palace.

Although Emperor Yongyuan was thoughtful, he also made mistakes.

After all, some things he thought were basic were really not available in Jingyang Palace.

"That means that I can make an appointment with my brother to practice horse riding together in Shangcheng Bureau."

"Shang Zongguan, is that so?"

Shang Zongguan nodded with a smile:

"Your Highness, it's like this."

"I just started learning horse riding, and I need to practice more."

"It's a good choice to practice horse riding in the remaining days."

After receiving Shang Zongguan's affirmative answer, Princess Ankang immediately showed a happy smile.

"Although it's a little troublesome, as long as I can practice riding a horse."

After clarifying this matter, the two stewards said goodbye and left.

When they left, they also promised Princess Ankang to send a message to the eighth prince tonight, asking him to go directly to Shangcheng Bureau to wait for the three little ones tomorrow morning.

For this, the three little ones are naturally grateful.

Otherwise, they would feel embarrassed to always order the two eunuchs at the door.

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After a night's rest, they set out for the Shangcheng Bureau early.

The three children didn't know the way, so they asked a eunuch at the door to lead them.

Fortunately, Princess Ankang can walk now, otherwise it would take more than an hour to get to the Shangcheng Bureau.

On the way, they saw some nobles riding sedan chairs.

But the problem is that Jingyang Palace does not have these sedan chairs available, and there are not enough people.

If Yu'er and Li Xuan go to carry the sedan chair, Princess Ankang will make a fool of herself.

"Ah Xuan, grow up quickly, I will ride you around the palace in the future, how majestic it is."

Princess Ankang walked on the road and whispered to Li Xuan in her arms.

Li Xuan couldn't help rolling his eyes after hearing this.

"Is this little girl mistaken? You want to ride such a cute little cat like me. Is there any law?"

The Shangcheng Bureau is located in the South Imperial City, not far from the Imperial Hospital where Li Xuan came last time.

The Shangcheng Bureau is adjacent to the southeast corner of the Imperial City. It occupies a large area. From a distance, you can see several very large runways with several horses running on them.

After the flowery-clothed eunuch sent the three little ones to the place, he said goodbye and left.

At the entrance of the Shangcheng Bureau, they saw the Eighth Prince who had been waiting there for a long time.

"You are finally here, come in with me."

Early in the morning, the Eighth Prince yawned and greeted them.

Speaking of which, he was really shocked last night. The two general managers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs came together.

The Eighth Prince thought he had caused a big disaster without knowing it.

It turned out that they were just here to pass on a message to Princess Ankang.

And early this morning, all the royal heirs received a revised rule, that is, the rule that they can practice and borrow horses in the Shangcheng Bureau.

Most people were puzzled by this rule, and only the Eighth Prince knew what was going on.

"Although it is based on the principle of fairness and justice, it is too biased."

The Eighth Prince shook his head silently in his heart, knowing that this was a rule specially added for Princess Ankang.

But the Eighth Prince did not think much about this matter. Since he promised Princess Ankang to teach them to ride horses, it didn't matter if they changed the place.

Besides, the track on the Shangcheng Bureau side is wider, and it is more exciting to run.

The Eighth Prince wanted to find an opportunity today to regain the place he won the day before yesterday.

He boasted that he had some accomplishments in riding, and he lost to Princess Ankang, who had just learned to ride a horse the day before. He was so worried that he didn't sleep all night last night.

The Eighth Prince felt that if he didn't win back, he would not be able to get over this hurdle.

He didn't bring Black Star today, but brought a few other horses.

The Eighth Prince planned to ride them all, find the one in the best condition and then compete with Princess Ankang.

After entering the Shangcheng Bureau, Princess Ankang immediately saw Bai Xue, who had practiced with her for a day the day before yesterday.

Since the Eighth Prince lost to her the day before yesterday, Bai Xue has been her horse.

In the morning, the Eighth Prince brought several horses directly from his stable, leaving only Black Star at home to reflect on his mistakes.

"Ankang, let's race two more laps later. I was a little unwilling to accept my defeat last time."

The Eighth Prince challenged again, and Princess Ankang naturally accepted it happily.

Only Princess Ankang and the Eighth Prince were practicing horse riding in the Shangcheng Bureau, but no other royal descendants were seen, giving them a quiet environment.

In the next few days, apart from the two of them, few other royal descendants visited the Shangcheng Bureau. It seemed that everyone else practiced riding skills elsewhere and didn't like this place.

Only on the last day, there were a few more figures.

But their minds were more on Princess Ankang, not riding horses.

Among them, the figures of the eldest prince's three siblings and the third prince were among them.

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Three days passed quickly.

Soon it was the day of the autumn hunting competition.

Before dawn, all the royal descendants participating in the competition gathered in front of the Xuanwu Gate north of Taiji Palace.

"This is a good place." Li Xuan looked around and found that there was a urn hidden behind the Xuanwu Gate. The square terrain was a good place to close the door and beat the dog. He couldn't help but think with some evil taste. When it was Chenshi, a group of royal heirs followed Zhao Feng with their attendants and hunting animals, ready to enter the Forbidden Garden. They first passed through the Xuanwu Gate and the urn behind it, and came to the West Inner Garden. This place has Yaochi, Shancun Jingsheng, Cherry Garden, etc., but it is not their destination. This is just a scenic viewing area and entertainment area, and there are no animals raised by the palace. After passing the West Inner Garden, it is their destination: the Forbidden Garden. The Forbidden Garden covers a large area and is divided into several areas. This time, the area open to the autumn hunting competition is called Fanglin Garden, which is a safer area in the Forbidden Garden, and there are not many dangerous animals. Princess Ankang rode on Baixue, wearing a black hunting suit with gold trim, which made her skin look even more frost-resistant, and her delicate temperament added a contrasting charm.

Li Xuan sat steadily on the saddle, in front of Princess Ankang.

On the side was Yu'er, wearing an emerald green hunting suit. She rode a red horse, which was only slightly inferior to the Baixue under Princess Ankang's crotch, and was also a rare good horse.

Speaking of which, the Eighth Prince was also generous. Not only did he give Princess Ankang a Baixue, he also borrowed a good horse from Yu'er.

It should be said that the Eighth Prince was very considerate this time.

After arriving at Fanglin Garden, Zhao Feng repeated the rules of the competition again, and then simply announced the start of the competition.

The competition has begun, and dozens of horses rushed out in no particular order, and sank into the depths of Fanglin Garden.

The rules this time are very simple. Before setting off, everyone got a map that belongs to him or her.

There are locations marked on the map. You must first go to the locations on the map to get your own credentials, then start hunting, and finally evaluate the number and rarity of the prey. The one with the highest evaluation wins.

But if you can't get your own credentials, you can't hunt.

Even if you hunt the most and best prey, you can't participate in the final evaluation, which is considered to be a direct loss of qualification for the competition.

The autumn hunting competition lasts for ten days. You can give up at any time in the middle. Release the cloud-piercing arrows you carry with you, and the surrounding flower-clothed eunuchs will immediately come to support and take you out of Fanglin Garden to withdraw from the competition.

Hunting and survival in the wild are inherently dangerous activities, so there are many flower-clothed eunuchs in Fanglin Garden who secretly protect the participating royal heirs.

As the game started, everyone went straight to their credentials, and they had to get their credentials as soon as possible.

Because they all knew very well that this certificate was the basis for them to continue the game. Without this certificate, it would be futile to catch more prey later.

And Li Xuan knew even more clearly that the purpose of setting the rules in this way was probably mainly because Emperor Yongyuan wanted to watch the fun.

Some of these royal descendants would definitely realize that the autumn hunt was actually for each other.

As long as they grabbed the opponent's credentials, they could disqualify the opponent from the game.

In this case, there was no need to hunt, and they would automatically win by grabbing other people's credentials.

These royal descendants were as smart as monkeys, and this time Emperor Yongyuan did not hide the real rules too deeply, and they could understand them with a little thought.

So, as soon as Zhao Feng shouted to start, they went straight to their credentials one by one, for fear that someone would grab the first opportunity.

Princess Ankang and Yu'er galloped on their horses, gradually going deeper and deeper in Fanglin Garden. Except for the sound of their own horses' hooves, they could no longer hear any other movement around them.

It seems that the route design at the beginning should be well thought out, and the participating royal heirs should be dispersed as much as possible.

Li Xuan sat on the saddle, listening to the wind. The sound of horse hooves in the wind was getting farther and farther away. At least for now, they seemed safe.

"Thanks to the hard work of riding these days, otherwise we would have fallen behind at the beginning."

After these days of practice, Princess Ankang and Yu'er's riding skills have already been quite good.

Princess Ankang follows Li Xuan, so she is naturally gifted, but let's not talk about it for now.

Yu'er has a lot of skills, and after overcoming the novice period at the beginning, she has made obvious progress with her extraordinary physical fitness.

"At our current speed, it will take at least a day to get the certificate."

Li Xuan recalled the details on the map. Princess Ankang's certificate was at the other end of the Fanglin Garden where they entered, and the distance was really not close.

"I hope there are no blind people who come to cause trouble on the road."

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