Chapter 55.3

Chapter 55.3

Then, the little sheep, Shen Huan, smoothly became the Crown Prince.

The Fourth Prince had already been scared by the inexplicable departure of his three imperial older brothers. Then recently, he was also frequently faulted by his Emperor Father and no longer even dared to make a sound.

If it were just a fight between him and Shen Huan, he could still compete, but now, Emperor Father, who had always maintained the balance, somehow decided to stand on Shen Huans side. He hadnt become so tired of living as to fight against his Emperor Father.

Although he didnt know that the Emperor Father he worshipped was already teaching Shen Huan how to secretly kill himself, the Fourth Prince quietly shrunk himself like a quail as he watched Shen Huan be conferred as the Crown Prince.

There were reasons why the Emperor wanted to settle the position so urgently. First of all, it was because his body was failing. He would always cough up blood in the middle of the night, and his eyes could not longer see clearly.

Thus in order to pave the way for his beloved son, he quickly dealt with those who opposed Shen Huan. This was the only way for him to feel at ease: let the Crown Prince oversee the country, while he could start recuperating himself.

Shen Huan wasnt very sympathetic towards this seriously ill Emperor Father.

He didnt quite understand how his Emperor Father was able to have someone find him a beautiful young girl to have intercourse with on his sickbed while he was still coughing up blood as if he was going to die.

At first, he just thought that his Emperor Fathers problem with lusting after women was back. After all, before he got sick, Emperor Father was like a breeding machine, walking up and down the harem, and sometimes even going outside to look for good-looking commoner women.

But when his older sister went to the palace to visit the seriously ill Emperor Father, who was still having intercourse, she came back with a gloomy face. And Shen Huan soon found out why.

Those beautiful young girls were more or less similar in appearance to Consort Liu, his birth mother who died young.

Although he had no impression of Consort Liu in his mind at all, he also was outright angry.

Who was he trying to insult with this?

Either you stop saying that you miss Consort Mother, or stop looking for so many girls with similar looks to his Consort Mother to bed as you claim you miss Consort Mother!

The most disgusting part for Shen Huan was that the Emperor was actually having sexual intercourse with several women at once.

Although he had never spoken to his Consort Mother, he was sure that if she was still alive, she would have been very disgusted as well.

The point was, the Emperor did so but still felt that he was very affectionate towards his Consort Mother.

Shen Huan once again felt grateful that he wasnt like Emperor Father at all except for his appearance.

So while the Emperor was inebriated and dying, Shen Huan, the Crown Prince, took over full control of the court.

He worked diligently to deal with political affairs, but although he held the position of Crown Prince, his foundation wasnt deep and he was also too young. So having to also be responsible for wrangling some few old and cunning officials, one decision of his could save tens of thousands of lives, but it might also end tens of thousands.

Shen Huan, who had lived cheerfully for 16 years, has thus been transformed after 3 months of being the Crown Prince.

Looking back on it now, how nave he was back then.

By the time the Hun Crown Prince arrived, the Emperor, who barely retained a shred of lucidity, sent orders for Shen Huan to receive the other accompanied by the Fourth Prince.

The reception went smoothly, which was then followed by hunting activities. The Emperor was unwell, moreover, it was the Crown Prince of the Huns who came this time and not the Emperor of the Huns, so if the Emperor were to receive the other side, it was lowering themselves too much for the Huns. Thus as before, Shen Huan played the role of the host.

At the hunt, there was a bit of an interruption.

Hunting has always been a favorite activity of this dynasty. In addition, the Hun Crown Prince was here this time and some of the imperial relatives had to go out to support the Crown Prince, so it was very lively.

Shen Huan liked riding and shooting, but he was now a Crown Prince, so he couldnt ride a horse like the others. The future Emperor should be surrounded by at least 80 people from left to right in case of accidents, and there would even be people following behind the other prince.

The Huns didnt pay attention to these things, so the Hun Crown Prince didnt have a problem with it. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Seeing Shen Huan sitting down to eat and drink, he did so as well. The Huns Second Prince, who was obviously 20 years old but had a dark beard, rode directly into the hunting ground. The Fourth Prince wasnt good at riding and shooting, but as the only Prince left, could only force himself to ride. There were also some noble sons and daughters who came together to come along.

It was originally thought to be similar to the hunting activities held by the Emperor, where everyone would hunt some prey, have some people roast the prey into delicious food, then go on to chat and happily eat.

Its better to find a real warrior of the Shang Empire. Such a frail scholar, I can overwhelm you with one finger.

Lin Shihengs face didnt change as he raised his eyes slightly and narrowed them as he locked eyes with Shen Huan above him.

Shen Huan understood. Although he didnt think his Brother-in-law could win against the Hun Prince in riding and archery, he had always been able to talk in circles, so he may be able to wrap the other person into it.

Then please Brother-in-law and Hun Prince, give it a try.

After he quickly agreed, he introduced the other to the Hun Crown Prince, This is Princess Huyangs Fuma, who has joined the Hanlin Academy.

The Hun Crown Prince frowned slightly and was a little upset.

He knew that there were indeed some civil servants in the Hanlin Academy. When he looked at this Fuma, whether it was in the shape of his body, appearance, or his slightly pale face, he didnt look like much at all.

It was just that if the other had nothing to offer, why would he come forward?

He was alert in his heart and winked at the Hun Prince who stood below, telling him to be careful.

The rules of the competition were simple: shoot arrows at three targets.

Shen Huan had been waiting for his Brother-in-laws tongue to fool people like before, but in the end, Lin Shiheng just stood quietly as he watched the palace servant properly set the target tree up, and took the bow that had been respectfully handed over by another servant by his side. He even tried to pull the bowstring.

Shen Huan, who had blindly trusted his Brother-in-law, was also a little worried. He couldnt understand why his Brother-in-law didnt start talking in circles.

At last, Lin Shiheng spoke.

Prince, forgive me, I am only a civil official. If I cant shoot properly later on, please dont mind it.

The Prince laughed again and made a simple-minded and reckless face, the words came out without the slightest intention of going along with it.

If you dare to come forward, you represent the warriors of the Shang Dynasty. Where is there the need to forgive or not to forgive?

Lin Shiheng bowed his head and smiled as if embarrassed. He tightened the bowstring and narrowed his eyes slightly to see the target in the distance.

People in the audience couldnt help but hold their breaths. Even Shen Huan, who had been hypnotizing himself, I am the Crown Prince who will not compromise in the face of danger, was anxious. His face could still barely maintain a calm look, but his hands had a death grip on the wine cup.

He learned a lot during this period of time and could naturally see the Huns intentions. He held this event as the Crown Prince, if the Huns took this opportunity to tear up the alliance, how would he be able to face the generals who had fought so hard to get to this point?

Under the eyes of many people, the two pulled the bowstring tightly at the same time.

When the person serving next to them opened his mouth, two sharp arrows shot out fiercely.

Shen Huyang nervously closed her eyes and bit her lips tightly.

She had intended to listen to the surrounding movement, but even after waiting for a few seconds, the surrounding area was almost silent.

She opened her eyes and saw that the arrow of the Hun Prince had hit the target.

Lin Shihengs arrow, however, shot straight through the others, pinning it dead on the Hun Princes target.

In the surrounding silence, the scholar in blue slowly withdrew the hand that drew the bow and smiled somewhat shyly.

Prince, forgive me. I havent practiced for a long time. I unexpectedly missed the shot.

With that, he casually picked up an arrow from the quiver aside, placed it on his bow again, and shot out again with a whoosh.

This time, it split his original arrow, and still nailed the center of the Hun Princes target dead on.

Why dont we have another match?