Chapter 342 The Hunting Begins
The news brought by Manager Shang couldn't help but make the three little ones feel a little numb.
Deducting the day they had spent today, they still had three days before the start of the autumn hunt.
During 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 she had already started to learn the riding skills, and was even able to race horses with the Eighth Prince.
But Yu'er is still far away, unable to make the horse run.
When it's time to participate in the autumn hunt, you definitely can't pursue the prey at a walking pace. You don't know how many things will be delayed at that slow pace.
Moreover, even Princess Ankang needs to practice for a few more days to consolidate her practice.
But now it seems that going to the Eighth Prince to practice horse riding is already a luxury.
Although they don't feel the inconvenience of being in the cold palace on weekdays, when something suddenly happened, it still made the three little ones feel very troubled.
"Oh, the reputation of this cold palace is really a bit bad."
Li Xuan pouted, feeling very dissatisfied with the treatment given to them by Emperor Yongyuan.
Although Princess Ankang does not have many friends in the palace and has no need to go out to socialize, whether she can go is one thing, and whether she can go is another.
"I don't know when Emperor Yongyuan plans to take off our hat of a cold palace."
Li Xuan estimated that there was a high probability that Emperor Yongyuan would be relieved of their status as a cold palace in Jingyang Palace.
Judging from the rewards given to Princess Ankang when she won the game before, it is obvious that Emperor Yongyuan wanted to establish Princess Ankang and draw hatred.
As long as Emperor Yongyuan needs it, Li Xuan believes 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 descendants Emperor Yongyuan is more satisfied with, and he has no inclination at all.
Emperor Yongyuan treated all his descendants with the same indifferent attitude, and was not close to anyone. He shrank in his own Manna Hall every day, not knowing what he was busy with all day long.
"There has to be an heir. Do you think you are still young and haven't considered these things?"
Li Xuan also couldn't figure out what Emperor Yongyuan planned.
"In this case, there is nothing we can do about it."
After listening to Manager Shang's words, Princess Ankang pursed her lips and said with a hint of regret.
"I'll ask someone to bring a message to Starling tomorrow and ask him not to wait for a few days."
The last sentence is Princess Ankang's instructions to Yu'er.
Manager Shang did not complain when he saw Princess Ankang, but immediately accepted the reality, arranged follow-up questions, and nodded silently in his heart.
Immediately, he changed the subject and continued:
"Although His Highness said that it is against the rules to visit the Eighth Prince's Xiaoyao Villa, in order to prepare for this competition, it is actually okay for Your Highness to go to AMTD Horse Racing."
"this……"
The three little ones couldn't help but look at each other.
"Isn't it unnecessary to take off your pants and fart?"
Li Xuan complained in his heart.
Since they are allowed to go to AMTD to train horses, why can't they go to the Eighth Prince's Xiaoyao Courtyard?
This rule is too rigid.
Seeing the reaction of the three little ones, Manager Shang also apologized to Princess Ankang:
"Your Highness, these are the rules, but because this month's competition is as fair as possible, all Your Highnesses are given the opportunity to train at AMTD."
“If you don’t have a horse, you can still borrow a horse from AMTD, but the quality of the horses will definitely vary.”
Manager Shang explained.
Hearing this, the three little ones all looked at Zhao Feng.
When he announced the rules at the Imperial Garden before, he never said that he could also borrow horses from AMTD.
Zhao Feng was embarrassed by being stared at by the three little guys. He coughed dryly and defended:
"This rule was added later. The rules I got at the time didn't mention this."
"Also, besides your Jingyang Palace, who else in this palace 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 could not ride a horse.
Even if you have no interest in hunting, you still have to learn how to ride a horse.
Otherwise, it will bring disgrace to the royal family.
And this is indeed not Zhao Feng's mistake, but a temporary modification made by Emperor Yongyuan after Manager Shang reported the situation in Jingyang Palace.
Although Emperor Yongyuan was thoughtful, he sometimes made mistakes.
After all, some of the things he considered basic were not available in Jingyang Palace.
"That means I can make an appointment with Bago to train horses together at AMTD."
"Manager Shang, is that true?"
Manager Shang smiled and nodded:
"Your Highness, that's it."
"I've just started to learn to ride a horse. I need to practice more."
“In the remaining few days, it is a good choice to go to AMTD Horse Racing Bureau.”
After getting a positive reply from Manager Shang, Princess Ankang suddenly smiled happily.
"It's a little troublesome, but as long as I can practice riding, it'll be fine."
After explaining the matter clearly, 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 AMTD Bureau to wait for the three little ones tomorrow morning.
For this, the three little ones are naturally grateful.
Otherwise, they would always be embarrassed to call the two eunuchs in colorful clothes at the door.
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After a night's rest, they set off to AMTD Bureau early.
The three little ones didn't know the way, so they asked a eunuch in colorful clothes at the door to show them the way.
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 restated 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 each fell into the depths of Fanglin Garden.
The rules this time are very simple. Everyone got their own map before setting off.
There are locations marked on the map. You must first go to the locations on the map to get their respective vouchers, then start hunting. Finally, they will be evaluated based on 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 will not be able to participate in the final evaluation, and you will be directly disqualified from the competition.
The Autumn Hunting Competition lasts for ten days. You can give up at any time in the middle and release the cloud-piercing arrows you carry with you. Then the surrounding colorful eunuchs will immediately come to support you and take you away from Fanglin Garden to withdraw from the competition.
Hunting and wild survival are inherently dangerous activities, so there are many colorful eunuchs in Fanglin Garden secretly protecting the royal heirs participating in the competition.
As the competition begins, everyone goes straight to where their vouchers are and must get them as soon as possible.
Because they all know very well that this certificate is the basis for them to continue the competition. Without this certificate, no matter how many prey they catch in the future, it will be in vain.
And Li Xuan knew even more clearly that the purpose of setting the rules in this way was probably mainly for Emperor Yongyuan to watch the fun and not take it too seriously.
Some of these royal heirs will surely realize that the people hunting in this autumn hunt are actually each other.
As long as you grab the opponent's voucher, you can deprive the opponent of the competition qualification.
In this case, there is no need to hunt, just grab other people's certificates and you will automatically win.
Each of these royal heirs is as smart as a monkey, and this time Emperor Yongyuan did not hide the real rules too deeply, and they can all understand it after a little thought.
Therefore, as soon as Zhao Feng started shouting, they took their credentials one by one, for fear of being robbed of the opportunity.
Princess Ankang and Yu'er galloped their horses and gradually walked deeper and deeper into Fanglin Garden. Apart from the sound of their own horses' hooves, no other sounds could be heard around them.
It seems that the route design at the beginning should have been careful to spread out the participating royal heirs as much as possible.
Li Xuan sat on the saddle and listened to the wind. The sound of horse hooves in the wind was fading away. At least it seemed that they were safe for now.
"Thank you for practicing your riding skills these past few days, otherwise I would have fallen behind from the beginning."
After these few days of practice, Princess Ankang and Yu'er's riding skills have become impressive.
Princess Ankang follows Li Xuan, so she is naturally gifted, let’s not talk about it for now.
Yu'er, on the other hand, has a lot of cultivation. After overcoming the initial novice stage, she has made great progress with her extraordinary physical fitness.
"At our current pace, it will take us a day to get the voucher."
Li Xuan recalled the details on the map. Princess Ankang's voucher was at the other end of Fanglin Garden where they entered, and the distance was really not close.
"I hope there's no one with bad eyesight on the road looking for trouble."
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