Jiaochu

Chapter 103: Chasing Beasts in Nanshan Paddock ([-])
Ye Lingxi had seen such a flower in her last life. Someone told her the name of this flower at that time, but she couldn't see who it was through the flower vines.

"This is called Xiyan."

Ye Lingxi was stunned for a moment, and her eyes moved from one of the flowers to Yan Fei's cold eyebrows. Those dark pupils were like cold stars in the night. After staring at the slightly sideways face for a few seconds, she said, Suddenly he smiled and said, "It turns out to be Brother Yan."

Yan Fei looked at Ye Lingxi a little strangely. She smiled and said it was a secret. Her curved eyes were like two butterflies, flickering into people's hearts... Yan Fei was a little lost in thought, and Ye Lingxi looked over again. He leaned forward to whisper to him, and a quiet warm fragrance penetrated the tip of his nose, mixed with the fragrance of osmanthus oil and balm on his hair, and seemed to be mixed with some other fragrances, creating this unique The aroma made him unable to concentrate. He turned his face and looked away. His neck seemed a little stiff and he coughed unnaturally.

"Brother Yan, are you feeling uncomfortable in your throat? Have you caught a cold? How about we go to another place to talk."

"It's okay. Just tell me."

Ye Lingxi suspected that the person who attacked Zhao Ce last time in Taiye Pond and the person who assassinated him this time might be the same person, and the hidden weapons used both times were darts.

"Brother Hu picked up the dart last time. He must have found some clue."

Yan Fei also noticed Hu Yuhan's action of putting away the darts at that time, but he did not think that there was any collusion between the other party and the attacker. It was probably because Ye Lingxi had guessed that he found some clues on the darts, "Princess, this matter is temporary." Don't tell others, wait until I get back to discuss it with Third Uncle."

Ye Lingxi nodded and covered his mouth to express that he would not speak.

At the dinner party on the other side, an eldest maid came back to report to Cui that Zhao Ce had gone back. Cui nodded, thought about it and still felt uneasy, and asked the eldest maid to ask the imperial doctor to come and have a look. After receiving the order, the maid left. , Mrs. Dong Pingbo, who was sitting next to her, took the opportunity to ask, "I heard that the emperor encountered an assassin while hunting. Is it true?"

"It's none of our business whether the assassin is assassinated or not. The most important thing is that the emperor is fine." Cui said.

Mrs. Dong Pingbo felt frustrated and started talking to Mrs. Du next to her.

In the middle of the dinner, Commander Wu asked the guards to bring up an iron cage covered with black cloth. There was a fluttering sound inside, as if something was flapping its wings.

"What's in this, it sounds weird." Mrs. Dong Pingbo looked away with disgust.

The other ladies were also whispering to each other and talking a lot.

Ye Lanchen raised his hand, and Commander Wu lifted up the black cloth, staring at the living creatures in the cage with both eyes, wanting to see what kind of rare and exotic beasts they were with excitement and fear.Seeing a few lively crows, those ministers who had personally experienced crow attacks in the forest immediately changed their expressions.

"Isn't this a crow?" "How can a crow be so big? It must be an eagle." "It looks so black, so it's something other than a crow."...

While several ladies were discussing in whispers, Ye Lanchen signaled, and Yanjiang took action directly, cleanly. Only a few shadows were seen passing through the air, and the crows in the cage all collapsed and fell to the ground. He couldn't move anymore, his neck was penetrated by a dart, and he didn't even have time to scream.

There was a sudden silence among the crows at the dinner party, and pairs of eyes looked at the dead bird in the cage with horror.

Commander Wu's keen eyes quickly scanned the faces, and after exchanging glances with Yan Jiang, he asked the guards to lift the cage down.

"General Yan is so skilled." Shen Ning clapped her hands and praised, "It's really eye-opening." Several ministers also followed suit, and the atmosphere at the dinner also relaxed a bit.When the ladies heard this, they thought it was a specially arranged performance. After all, it was a hunting convention. It was not unbelievable to show some real skills to support the scene, so they put away their fear.

"The white peacock your emperor hunted today is really beautiful. Why don't you give it to me as a reward?" Shen Ning begged with a smile.

When they heard that it was a white peacock, the curiosity of several ladies was aroused again.

"I also plan to bring it back to the palace for the queen to see, but you should take care of it first." Ye Lanchen gave the order, and Commander Wu asked two guards to carry up another white peacock. The white peacock was not injured and was covered with blood. The feathers are as white as snow, and the long tail feathers are gathered up like a soft blanket, which is also covered with snow-white down, making people want to reach out and touch it.

Seeing such a beautiful white peacock, Ye Xingye couldn't help but asked curiously: "Why doesn't it open its tail?"

"Your Highness, don't worry, I have a solution." Shen Ning said and walked towards the cage. When he stood in front of the cage, the white peacock inside did not shrink back in fear. Instead, it strolled leisurely in the cage. Shen Ning bent down and After looking into those light red eyes for a second or two, he asked the guard to open the cage. The guard asked Commander Wu for instructions with his eyes, and Commander Wu asked Ye Lanchen for instructions. After Ye Lanchen nodded, the guard opened the cage. The lock is open.

After the cage was opened, the white peacock came out in no hurry. After strolling for a while, he stretched out his head to observe, and then walked out calmly. While everyone was waiting to see how Shen Ning made the peacock open its tail, The white peacock spread its wings and flew away without looking back.

Shen Ning: "..."

When Ye Lanchen looked over, Shen Ning looked a little awkwardly at the dark night outside the lights, avoiding eye contact.

A loud whistle sounded, and within a moment, the white peacock flew back with fluttering wings. Commander Wu raised his arm, and a huge black shadow passed over the white peacock's head. The black eagle stopped steadily at Commander Wu. On his arm, Ye Xingye was filled with envy when he saw it. He couldn't help but want to reach out and touch the opponent's vigorous feathers. Before his hand could get close, he was stopped by Black Eagle's sharp eyes.

After the white peacock landed, he didn't want to escape.

Shen Ning slowly opened the folding fan in front of the white peacock as if nothing had happened, as if "nothing had happened just now."

After the folding fan was fully unfolded, the white peacock had no intention of opening its tail. Shen Ning felt a little embarrassed again. She closed the folding fan again and slowly unfolded it again. She lowered her head and whispered to the white peacock: "Please let me let you out." For the sake of saving face, give me some face."

However, this communication was of no use, and the white peacock turned around and got into the cage.

Shen Ning: "..."

"Your Majesty, I think this is a female peacock, and she can't open her tail."

"yes."

Ye Lanchen looked behind him, and Ye Xingye's eyes widened in surprise. Shen Ning looked back and saw that the white peacock had opened its tail. He seriously suspected that the peacock was retaliating and killed the eagle that had just chased it. All the blame for escaping was written on his head.

(End of this chapter)