That morning, not a single member of the Lu Family remained idle. Lu Yan and the two members of the Ge Clan came up with the idea of discussing a deal with Feng Yu Heng. As for Lu Song, he once again went to see Consort Yuanshu.
Unfortunately, he left with his tail between his legs. His face was dejected, and his expression was so gloomy that water could be wrung out of it. Inside the tent, Consort Yuanshu sneered and said to her maid Yue Xiu: "The Lu Family can't even protect their own wealth and splendor. With just this bit of ability, they dare to say that they want to help His Highness the eighth prince? If they don't drag His Highness the eighth prince down, it's already a good deed. "
Yue Xiu asked her in a small voice: "Is Your Highness preparing to give up on the Lu Family?"
Consort Yuanshu said: "It's not that This One is giving up. It's that they themselves are disappointing. Time and time again, This One has only seen failure. They have not done a single good deed. How can This One recommend this kind of person to His Highness the eighth prince? That's This One's own son. This One cannot just watch as this kind of idiot appears at his side. However … "She frowned," Speaking of which, the Yao family's power is actually so great. That Lu Song is still the left prime minister of the court. How could he be suppressed by the Yao family to the point of being unable to make a comeback? "
Yue Xiu thought for a bit then analyzed: "In truth, Your Highness mentioned two years ago that the Yao family being exiled to the Barren Zhou might not really have been because of that imperial concubine that was killed. This servant also thought about it later. It was very possible that the death of that imperial concubine had nothing to do with imperial physician Yao Xian. It was just an excuse for the Yao family to leave. Based on the situation at the time, the Yao family leaving was a form of protection for others. It was also because they were not truly exiled that although they were in the Barren Zhou, they were still able to develop their own power. After a few years, the tiger has been nurtured. The Lu Family is naturally no match for them. "
"Yeah!" Consort Yuanshu also sighed bitterly: "Although it's hard for me to see His Majesty, I'm not blind or deaf in the palace. His Majesty has a good personal relationship with that Yao Xian. Even if the Yao family doesn't have a relationship with Princess Ji An, it's impossible for them to fall. The Lu Family, on the other hand, had underestimated their opponents. Unfortunately, they themselves were too weak and stupid. They deserved to be in their current predicament. However, all of this was ultimately caused by Feng Yu Heng. If this princess continued to stay, she would definitely have a great impact on Mo 'er in the future. Yue Xiu, don't you think we should have a good discussion? "
Yue Xiu bowed: "Everything will be done as the Empress commands."
After dawn, the first day of the Winter Hunt officially began. There was a special viewing platform in the hunting ground. Emperor Tianwu and the Empress sat at the head of the table. To their left and right sat the concubines, princes, and imperial relatives. Below them were the officials and their families. Crows and crows sat together, and it was very lively.
Tianwu was in a good mood today. Looking at the hunting ground that he hadn't seen in a long time, and then looking at his sons and officials, he couldn't help but sigh: "If only Old Six, Eighth Brother, and Old Nine were here."
The Empress played along and said: "The children are all grown up. They have to protect the country and fight for the mountains and rivers of Dashun. They can't always stay by Your Majesty's side. However, Your Majesty should relax. The children of the Xuan Family are all affectionate and righteous. Although they are at the border, they are all thinking of Jing City and Father Emperor. "
After the Empress finished speaking, the imperial concubines of the princes also opened their mouths and agreed. This was especially true for the Eighth Prince's birth mother, Consort Yuanshu. As she spoke, she wiped away her tears and stammered: "Before the Eighth Prince left for the South, he told chenqie to take good care of Your Majesty. However, chenqie and Your Majesty are not fated to be together … … Fortunately, the Empress will always be by Your Majesty's side. With the Empress taking care of Your Majesty, us sisters can rest assured."
The Empress looked at Consort Yuanshu and faintly said: "Today is the Winter Hunt. It is a lively occasion. In a moment, the princes and the young masters will be competing. Consort Yuanshu, why are you crying at this time and making everyone unhappy?"
Consort Yuanshu's last sob was still stuck in her throat. The Empress' words were stuck and she almost rolled her eyes. However, it was the Empress who spoke, so she couldn't say anything. She could only awkwardly agree with a "yes" and then remain silent.
The Emperor's mood, however, was not too affected. While feeling emotional, he began to recall the past: "We have already forgotten how many years it was when We first came to this hunting ground. It was something from a few decades ago. At that time, the previous emperor was still alive. It was during the first time We came to this hunting ground that We came out on top and won the entire hall. Afterwards, the previous Emperor personally bestowed the Hou Yi Bow to zhen and told zhen that this bow had to be passed down to Dashun's number one archer. Only then would it be worthy of its value. "
Tianwu spoke emotionally and his voice was slow. At this time, Consort Gu Xian took over the conversation and also reminisced: "That's right! At that time, His Majesty was truly the number one archer in Dashun. When the Hou Yi Bow was given to His Majesty, it was everyone's wish. His Majesty kept the bow in his hands for decades. At that time, chenqie thought that His Majesty didn't plan on bestowing it to anyone else. "
The Empress continued: "That's right! Perhaps His Majesty didn't think that our Dashun would produce a Princess Ji An. Speaking of Princess Ji An's archery skills, it really makes people clap their hands in praise. "
Tianwu nodded, "Heng Zheng's achievements in Dashun are not limited to divine archery." As he spoke, he looked towards Feng Yu Heng with a benevolent smile. That kind of smile caused people to look towards Feng Yu Heng. However, it was unknown how much kindness and how much hypocrisy was in those gazes.
"Did Princess bring the Hou Yi Bow with her this time?" Suddenly, Imperial Concubine Yuan Shu spoke up once more. Her tone was strange and coy, causing those who heard it to feel very uncomfortable.
Feng Yu Heng only lightly said: "I only came to watch the fun. Hunting is a man's job, so I naturally didn't bring a bow. Moreover, the Hou Yi Bow is a national treasure. Does niang niang think that a national treasure can be brought out at any time? "
Consort Yuanshu covered her mouth and giggled, saying: "Princess really is joking. A national treasure naturally has to be consecrated. This consort has only heard that Princess Ji An is extraordinarily brave and really wants to see it. How about Princess Ji An also come out and try it out? Let us broaden our horizons. "
"Oh?" She looked towards Consort Yuanshu, "Niang niang is talking about us? Then is niang niang the one who wants to see it, or does everyone else here want to see it? "As she spoke, she swept her gaze over the seats of the imperial concubines. When she glanced over, some of the people who had originally been interested like Consort Yuanshu immediately lowered their heads. However, Consort Gu Xian and the others shook their heads, indicating that they hadn't thought of it that way. Feng Yu Heng smiled, "It seems that not everyone wants to see me hunt. However, since niang niang niang Consort Yuanshu wants to see it so urgently, then niang niang should change into riding attire and enter the hunting grounds with everyone."
Consort Yuanshu was stunned: "What do you mean? Why does this consort want to enter the hunting grounds? "
"Doesn't niang niang want to see Heng Zheng hunt?" Feng Yu Heng asked her in confusion, "The hunting grounds are very big and all the wild beasts are inside. What can you see sitting here? In a while, we'll charge into the hunting grounds and disappear in the blink of an eye. All you'll see is the dust and snow, and you won't even be able to hear anything. "
Consort Yuanshu gave a cold snort: "There are so many people here, including the emperor and empress, but they're all here to watch the hunt. Do you want us all to enter the hunting grounds?"
Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "That's not true. Imperial father, the empress, and all the other niangniang here aren't here to watch the hunt. They're just waiting for the final result. As for the process, that's not what everyone cares about. Right now, it seems that only niang niang niang Consort Yuanshu is interested in the process of the hunt! Also … … "She paused and then said with a smile:" Hunting has always been a man's job. This is the first time that Heng Zheng has seen an imperial concubine in the palace instigating a junzhu to enter the hunting grounds. Normally speaking, even if I took the initiative to enter the hunting grounds, shouldn't I try to stop it out of fear that a girl would get hurt? Consort Yuanshu's care for Heng Zheng is truly special. "
"This … …" Consort Yuanshu once again felt Feng Yu Heng's sharp tongue and was speechless.
At this time, Emperor Tianwu's voice also sounded. He was reprimanding her, "Heng Zheng is right. What imperial concubine mother would instigate a girl to enter the hunting grounds? Consort Yuanshu, the older you get, the more you don't understand the rules! "
Emperor Tianwu's words made Consort Yuanshu's face turn red. She couldn't hold back her tears and they fell down again. This time, they were real tears. Consort Yuanshu's heart was also bitter. Emperor, we were husband and wife and I gave birth to a son for you. Can you not speak like this? The older you get, the more you don't understand the rules? Saying that she was old in front of everyone, where would she put her face? Consort Yuanshu became sadder and sadder the more she thought about it. She gradually couldn't stop crying.
The empress couldn't watch it anymore and had to remind her again, "Today is the first day of the winter hunt. Consort Yuanshu, how many times do you plan on crying? If you really think that your tears are more important than the winter hunt, then have the servants help you back to your tent. You can cry however you want. "
Consort Yuanshu couldn't breathe again. She held back her tears and then listened to Emperor Tianwu announce that all the princes and the sons of officials participating in the hunt should prepare to enter the hunting grounds. In an instant, a group of people stood up and got on their horses. Adding in the palace servants that were following them to pick up the game, the lively stands suddenly lost a lot of people and became much quieter.
There were maids that brought tea and snacks. In this world of ice and snow, the tea would soon turn cold. It was just for show and no one would actually drink it. And for this hunt, the experienced people knew that it would last at least two hours, so people didn't just sit and wait. They began to chat in twos and threes.
Emperor Tianwu sat in his high seat and looked down at the people below. His face was a bit gloomy and he muttered from time to time, "Why are they all so annoying? When these concubines were chosen to enter the palace, who was the one that chose them? "
The empress helplessly said, "In any case, it wasn't this qie who chose them. Most of them were sent in by influential families. Their status is similar and their appearance is good."
Tianwu pointed at Consort Yuanshu and asked the empress, "You call this good appearance?"
Zhang Yuan couldn't watch anymore and pulled on Tianwu's sleeve — — "Be quiet."
"What? Is zhen afraid of being heard? "When this voice came out, the people below didn't hear anything, but now they all heard it. First, they all looked up with confused eyes. They didn't know why the emperor was throwing a tantrum.
But Tianwu's hand was still pointing at Consort Yuanshu. Consort Yuanshu felt a chill run down her spine and her heart sink. She was afraid that Tianwu's next words would be targeted at her. She had been deeply moved by this emperor's temperamental mood swings for so many years.
Fortunately, after waiting for a while, Tianwu didn't explode. Consort Yuanshu finally let out a sigh of relief. But just as she swallowed this sigh, she suddenly heard Feng Yu Heng's voice again. She immediately let out a sigh of relief — —
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