C101

If it was just within the palace, then it would be rather reassuring. Once the emperor left the palace, no one would be able to know what would happen.

All the ministers of the court gathered in the imperial palace and were led by the emperor to the hunting grounds.

After exiting the palace, the magnificent procession attracted the attention of many commoners. There were already soldiers blocking them on both sides of the road.

As Yun Ruo sat in the carriage, she constantly heard the shouts of kowtowing to the emperor. The aura she exuded made her feel extremely dignified.

However, she did not think that the Redbud had come up with such an idea. She only wanted to see how simple it was for the common people to kowtow to her.

In the carriage in front of them sat Redcalyx and Yuchi, followed by the carriages of the other princes, then the chancellor and the cavalry.

From the looks of it, the Emperor regarded Yuchi Chen very highly.

Yun Ruo Man and Liu Yan Han rode in the same carriage, Yuchi Chen rode outside with Ke Yunjin accompanying them. Jinsi and Yu Feng could only follow the carriage on foot.

It was her first time being alone with Liu Yanhan for such a long time, so Yun Ruo felt that she really wasn't used to it. However, Liu Yanhan surprisingly didn't find trouble with her, probably because the emperor's carriage was just in front.

The two of them did not say a word inside the carriage as they silently arrived at the hunting grounds.

Although the plan was changed yesterday, in just a day's time the hunting grounds had been well-prepared. The resting area was very spacious and the observation deck was magnificent.

Not far from the viewing gallery were many target archers and archers. There were also runways for horse riding and arenas for martial arts competitions.

At the beginning of the competition, there were only a few generals, and then it was all the princes and other people who helped.

Family was a form of entertainment, so Yun Ruo would have to wait until the very end to have the chance to take her turn.

Seeing that she had not gone far, Yuchi Chen did not stop her from running to the side to choose a horse.

This change surprised Yun Ruo Lu. In the past, if Yuchi Chen were to leave the palace, she would definitely not be able to leave under his watch for even a second.

She was indeed surprised that her freedom would not be restricted.

Just as Yun Ruo You was choosing her horse, Yuchi Yan also quietly followed. He ran to Yun Ruo Lu with a smile on his face, as if he had obtained some sort of treasure.

Seeing Yuchi Yan, Yun Ruo Man felt much more relaxed. In this world, only she and Yuchi Yan had the ability to maintain a good relationship. She wouldn't feel the burden of chatting with him.

"Fifth sister, how is your relationship with fifth brother? It looks pretty good today. "

Yuchi Yann came over happily to inquire about the matter. Yun Ruo rolled her eyes at him, thinking, "Does this man have a gossiping nature?"

Seeing that Yun Ruo didn't say anything, Yuchi Yan continued to chat with Yuchi Xuan. "I heard that after Third Brother learned of your identity, he didn't seem to be doing very well. He even became ill and rarely left the palace."

Upon hearing Yuchi Xuan, Yun Ruo Lu could no longer hold it in and probed, "What can he say if he doesn't leave the palace? What does it have to do with me? "

Seeing that she had finally reacted, Yuchi Yan happily rubbed his chin, revealing a smile that seemed to deserve a beating. He said in a teasing tone, "Of course it does! "It means that our third brother is sick with love!

Yun Ruo wiped the horse's neck and peeked at Yuchi Xuan. He was watching the match with Zixin by his side. It wasn't like Yuchi Yan had said.

Seeing Yuchi Xuan sitting there like nothing had happened, Yun Ruo Lu couldn't help but sniff at him unhappily.

Yuchi Yan coughed awkwardly, and immediately changed the subject, "Fifth Sister-in-Law, are you going to ride a horse later?" I'll choose a good horse for you! "

After speaking, Yuchi Yann dove into the pile of horses. Yun Ruo Lu felt that something wasn't right, as if something was going on behind her.

Turning his head to look, he didn't know what was going on. Yuchi Chen had already set his eyes on them and was glaring fiercely at Yuchi Yan. No wonder Yuchi Yan wanted to hide behind a pile of horses.

Yuchi Yan selected his horse and left this troublesome place. Yun Ruo Lu mounted his horse and tested it. It was indeed a good horse!

"Ah, you started preparing so early. It must be because you don't want to lose, right?"

You Yannan's sarcastic voice came from the side. Yun Ruo didn't want to care about her, but Liu Yanhan walked over to her side and said in a low voice, "Yun Ruo Ran, you're really good at this. You can make my lord change his mind!"

Anyone with a discerning eye could see the change in Yuchi Chen's attitude towards her, which was why Liu Yanhan was so angry.

Seeing her look of disdain, Yun Ruo Lu suddenly became angry. She sat on the high horse and condescendingly said to Liu Yan Han: "When is it your turn to interrupt my business with the prince?"

From Liu Yanhan's point of view, her attitude was like a warning, a provocation, and a threat.

"You! Very good! Do you dare to compete with me? If someone loses, that person has to stay away from your highness! "

Yun Ruo Lu did not care if she could stay with Yuchi Chen, but she could not take this lying down, so she agreed: "Alright! If I win, I'll have to trouble you to stay away from me! "

That confidence and arrogance made Liu Yanhan stunned for a few seconds. Finally, she gritted her teeth and agreed, "If I lose, I promise I'll never appear in front of you again!"

After receiving Liu Yanhan's promise, Yun Ruo's spirit was immediately filled with fighting spirit. Even if it was for her sake, she had to win against Liu Yanhan.

After making a bet with Liu Yanhan, Yun Ruo went back to the viewing platform. When she returned to her seat, she discovered that Yuchi Chen was no longer there.

Upon hearing the cheers from all around, Yun Ruo looked carefully and saw that Yuchi Chen had already equipped herself for riding her horse. And the contestant next to her was none other than Yuchi Xuan!

Seeing the bows in their hands, Yun Ruo Lu heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that luckily it was just a competition of archery, not a direct competition. Otherwise, these two would have had to fight to the death.

Although she didn't know what feelings Yuchi Xuan had for her, just the grudge between the two of them in the past was enough to cause them to stare at each other.

Yuchi Xuan led the way into the field. His valiant valiance made everyone present unable to refrain from praising him. Yuchi Chen followed closely behind, but he was in no hurry to draw his bow.

Yuchi Xuan pulled out a long arrow, and with a swoosh, the arrow pierced through the heart of the target at an extremely fast speed. It was extremely fast and agile, causing everyone to clap excitedly.

Yuchi Chen wasn't affected by the cheers of Yuchi Xuan in the slightest. Calmly, he pulled out an arrow and released it with complete confidence. The arrow was like a runaway horse, full of strength. It cleaved Yuchi Xuan's arrow in half and hit the heart.

This scene stunned the ministers for a long time. In their eyes, Yuchi Chen only knew how to indulge herself. Compared to the Third Marquis, who was perfect in every aspect, she was nothing.

And his performance just now had caused everyone to be stunned, to the point of even forgetting to clap.

Yuchi Chen did not care about their cheers. He simply turned his head to look at Yun Ruo Lu who was seated on the stage. He then blinked his eyes complacently and smiled confidently as he caught up to Yuchi Xuan.

The next second, both of them moved faster than the other. Yuchi Chen pulled out three arrows in a row, causing the crowd to gasp in shock. Even more impressive was that all three of his arrows had also hit the mark.

Yuchi Xuan did not panic at all at Yuchi Chen's fierce attack. Every shot he made was powerful, enough to knock the target to the ground and not give Yuchi Chen the chance to shoot again.

After a round of sparring, the two of them had yet to determine the victor. However, in the eyes of the court officials, it was already a victory for Yuchi Chen to be able to tie with the Third Marquis.

The brilliance of the match left everyone dumbstruck. Those who knew the answer would know that they were competing, while those who didn't know only thought that they were competing.

After this match, everyone was shocked to their very core and felt unsatisfied. It was as if no matter who came up to compete, they had lost all hope.

At this moment, Liu Yanhan took the initiative to walk in front of the emperor. She knelt down and pleaded, "Your majesty, chenqie is willing to give a performance for the emperor with my little sister!"

Liu Yanhan volunteered herself and let everyone talk about it. She praised the heroism of a woman, and they all wanted to see how she looked like.

Since Liu Yanhan had already spoken and they were betting on each other, Yun Ruo Lu couldn't sit still anymore. She could only follow and ask for help.

Seeing the two eager looks on their faces, Yuchi Yi laughed happily. "Good! "If any of you win, I will reward you handsomely!"

Liu Yanhan knew her martial arts weren't as good as the clouds, so she asked for a horse race.

If it was in the past, riding a horse was definitely a weakness of Yunruo, but after many times of escaping training, she had become more skilled at riding, so she did not hesitate to agree.

They needed to run ten laps around the track, and whoever got to the finish line first would win.

This sort of competition that only competed in techniques. Not only did it give one something to see, it did not harm one's comradeship. Therefore, Yuchi Yi immediately agreed to it.

Yun Ruo and her horse were at the same starting point as Liu Yan Han.

As the crowd saw her, they began to discuss her. Ever since the night of the Emperor's birthday, she could be considered to have become famous overnight. All of the civil and military officials, including the foreign envoys, knew her.

There were those who said that she was good or bad, but they all had their own opinions.

Yun Ruo ignored the idle chatter of these people, and indifferently looked at Liu Yanhan, and asked, "Are you ready? Don't forget our bet, and don't ever admit your loss. "

Liu Yanhan snorted coldly. She didn't put Yun Ruo Lu in her eyes at all. She could ride a horse since she was young, and this little problem wasn't difficult for her at all.

"You don't need to remind me. Just mind your own business!"