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Hunting is quite interesting.
As soon as the horn sounded, the Nobility rushed into the forest like madmen, while the wild beasts in the woods scattered in every direction.
I couldn't be bothered to move; I just stayed at the competition grounds to watch them wrestle and play polo, occasionally receiving some game brought to me.
Snow-white foxes, colorful-tailed pheasants, deer with coral antlers...
Well, most of them looked quite delicious.
By evening, at the Bonfire Feast, I finally felt interested enough to go see them prepare the ingredients.
Just then, Prince Xian arrived, carrying a snow-white rabbit in his hands.
"Ruan Ruan, this Yun Rabbit is specially hunted for you. Since you're bored in the palace, let it keep you company," he said.
The rabbit had a small wound on its leg, and I frowned slightly at the sight.
"This poor little rabbit is so thin. Sanbao, take it to the accompanying physician for treatment," I said as I handed the rabbit over to Sanbao.
Prince Xian's gaze shifted slightly as he looked at me.
"Ruan Ruan, you are still so kind..."
"What’s so special about a colorful chicken tail? Just scald it with hot water, then gut it and stuff it with some fruits; it will taste even better!"
I instructed the Chief Eunuch beside me and then turned back to Prince Xian. "What were you saying just now?"
Prince Xian stared at me, silent for a moment, his expression changing several times.
He is quite strange.
At that moment, the Emperor arrived, carrying two Miyangs in his hands.
Miyang was the dish I had been most eager to try at this Bonfire Feast, and I felt a surge of excitement.
"You actually hunted them!"
Miyangs loved to burrow into thorny vines, making them incredibly difficult to catch.
I rushed over, only to notice a mark on the Emperor's forehead where the thorns had scratched him.
My brows furrowed slightly; such a handsome face shouldn't be marred by scars!
"It's injured! Come with me to apply some medicine."
I pulled the Emperor toward the tent, where I had the best ointment for wounds.
"How affectionate the Emperor and Empress Dowager are!"
A voice came from behind us.
I halted in my tracks, realizing I had forgotten about Prince Xian.
Prince Xian's eyes were fixed on my hand gripping the Emperor's sleeve, and his expression was far from pleasant.
Suddenly, I realized my oversight and quickly said, "Thank you, Prince Xian, for the Yun Rabbit you gifted me."
It was rude to accept someone's gift without expressing gratitude.
Prince Xian's facial muscles twitched as if he wanted to say something, but he remained silent for quite a while.
I couldn't afford to wait for him to speak; I dragged the Emperor into the tent.
As I applied medicine to his wound, I couldn't help but murmur, "You could have just sent a guard to catch them; why did you have to do it yourself?"
The Emperor seemed to be in a good mood, allowing me to apply the Revitalizing Cream on his face. Noticing my struggle as I raised my hand, he leaned slightly toward me.
"If Ruan Ruan wants something, I will personally hunt it down for her."
His deep gaze locked onto mine, as if he could pull me in with its intensity. "Can Ruan Ruan only be good to me?"
A surge of warmth rushed through me, and my heart raced.
He called me Ruan Ruan.
This was the second time he had called me that, and it made my legs feel weak.
"I-I am your Empress; of course, I must be good to you!" My voice trembled slightly.
But I had no desire to play the role of a mother to him.
The Emperor's gaze lingered on my face for a moment before his languid voice brushed against my ear. "Then, can you not get too close to Prince Xian? I don't like that..."
My body tensed, and I responded softly, "Alright..."
A charming smile curved at the corners of his mouth, and then he shifted slightly, lying down on my lap and falling asleep.
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