Travel To The World Of Ca Li
The hunt!
Flocks of seagulls sing by flapping their wings in the sky. The sun that hangs golden orange indicates the day to dusk. Hill fields appeared behind the windows with farmland that spoiled the eyes. The tall trees at the end of the view provide coolness to relieve fatigue.
The choir of horses neighing sounded stopped. Slowly the people descended and the subordinates began to set up tents with some others gathering wooden branches to make fireplaces.
The noble ladies who had descended from the carriage, had gathered to socialize, raving in excitement discussing the princes, especially the Fifth Prince who had since traveled looked so gallant with his military horse. They're busy like that.
But there was one slacker female sloth that just stretched her body inside the carriage and closed her eyes again, no matter the crowd outside.
Bukk... Bukk...
"Aauwss, sick! Stopit! You crazy colossal woman!" He cursed when he felt pain.
A long bamboo stick struck his thigh with a deadly force accompanied by an old babble.
"Stop dying, Miss slacker. Time to wake..." Immediately after this voice displayed a blackened face of Chao momo with his wrinkled hands that held a bamboo stick as his weapon. "We have arrived at the camp. And, you just slept? is that true? It's like you're kind enough to give up your rations to devour others." Chao momo spoke incessantly making ears buzz. At certain times like this, he can be free because he has an obligation to discipline his young lady.
"Whisper!" The sloth began to wake up in anger. He had trouble opening his sticky eyes, yet he remained sitting awake while muttering and cursing. "Tch.., if those wild foxes want my share of meat just take it. I'm rich, you know what, right?" He said very proud of his swollen face and the distinctive hoarse sound of waking up. It was funny when we saw him talking bouncy, but, Chao momo didn't seem to be affected.
With a wet cloth dripping a lot of water onto the floor as if he had intentionally not squeezed the cloth properly, it was like he was deliberately polishing Xiu Qixuan's face with a water bath. "Alright, big Miss Xiu is rich. I'll help you wipe your face." Chao momo moved closer.
But, suddenly a person's sharp words and glances made him instantly become clumsy.
"Chao momo..," he called.
"I heard on the black market that many sell human organs including hands that are not used properly. Looks like I can add wealth that way, right." The young girl blinked and spoke in a low tone that sounded lazy as if it was nothing.
With a stiff smile and an awkward gesture Chao momo immediately turned around and squeezed out the wet cloth properly and wholeheartedly. He chuckled crisply to respond with a sweet, "It's really nice of us ladies to add to the wealth. But, the black market is too bad to accommodate our Miss's beauty."
They've always been like this. Discuss openly. Xiu Qixuan was not a patient person but she needed Chao momo for a while, so she would replace the old servant later. Chao momo was the one who followed him from Ping'an City, his father and brother-in-law chose subordinates to accompany him to the Capital carefully. However, it was annoying when knowing Chao momo became more and more acting in the Capital due to being affected by Xiu Lingze's similarly dull words.
Change the topic when he becomes lazy. Yawning, Xiu Qixuan asked. "Where is Xiao Rou?"
"Answer, Miss. Xiao Rou is supervising the transfer of your box of belongings into the tent." Chao Momo said while busy tidying up Xiu Qixuan's appearance before they had to get off the horse carriage.
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His eyes had since moved to look deep inside, he was deep in thought. This hunting area used since the establishment of the empire lasted for tens of generations and hundreds of years ago, indicating this place is organized and carefully guarded by the palace. But, who knows? Accidents and accidents are very common, right?
"Do you feel lonely because there is no Miss Su?" Xiao Rou suddenly threw a question.
Xiu Qixuan's footsteps slowed down, she turned her head and smiled wryly after sighing harshly. "It's good because the Emperor didn't target him for snaring. Su Yiyang, that brat, he must be having fun right now." His word.
In the last competition that intended to win the Emperor's heart through a talent show or give something away,—Su Yiyang, the girl did not qualify.
She performed a beautiful song well, only with the messy personality she had so spread throughout the nobility, making her the Prince's Wife was a detrimental choice. It was obvious that the Emperor and Empress were just trying to reward Minister Su by letting Su Yiyang compete in the beginning.
The Imperial decree regulated and allowed some officials to bring families to attend the hunt, but in fact it was already chosen when an invitation was sent for who was present. Su Yiyang, definitely could not attend this event.
Seven winners were selected. Should we mention their names? Yeah, well we'll mention these diamonds.
The main three were those who were now famous, Yao Anran, Helan Qianyu, and Miss Hai. The other four were Yao Chiyun, Fan Jingran, Duan Maiqiu, and lastly Xiu Qixuan.
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The sound of water rustling sounded like a pleasant melodious music. Moonlight like sparkling jade reflected the light above the surface of the river. All around are fresh dewy green plants. Do not miss the sound of a herd of small animals such as crickets screaming at each other.
On top of a huge rock, the beautiful figure sat peacefully. Formal dress and makeup wrapped her body with beauty.
Opposite him, the red-haired, burning figure of a man looked so eye-catching. The man's hands crossed in front of his chest and with a glancing glare towards the girl, he took a deep breath as if at a loss for words to speak. "Thanks to someone—, Xiu's residence in Ping'an has already flipped over in panic. And, the cause is so quiet here." His word.
"Huanran pushed me here, but you have your own way." The red-haired man was busy grumbling. "Why should I be among you?! Hey, Xiu Qixuan! Of all the people I've met, you're the most unreasonable person!"
The girl, Xiu Qixuan, turned her head calmly, but the ice glacier in her finely moving eyes gave off pressure and a cold impression. "Duan Bian Jian, since when was the mouth used only for grumbling? Should I help you keep your mouth shut forever?" He speaks sarcasm.
"You came here because my Er'ge told you to save me. But..., what needs to be saved?" There was a slight pause as the clear black marble reflected by the moonlight penetrated into the eyes of the interlocutor in front of him. The red lips that were in beautiful makeup moved back slowly in a low tone she said, "This is a game. Half my bet and half..." Xiu Qixuan moved from the boulder that was her seat, she gently patted Duan Bian Jian on the shoulder. ".... belongs to someone else. Don't worry, just do it well." whispered then calmly walked towards the forest trees to return to the camp as if nothing had happened.
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