Chapter 246: Princess vs. Oiran 10
Chapter 246: Princess vs. Oiran 10
"Did you receive the note I sent you today?"
Quan Jiuxi asked solemnly, his eyes fixed on Hua Shi.
"Got it. The Third Princess came today to let me supervise you."
Hua Shi bowed slightly and answered respectfully, with a serious and earnest expression on his face.
Quan Jiuxi nodded slightly and continued, "Just report normally. By the way, can you act?"
Hua Shi was slightly puzzled, frowning slightly, and asked in confusion: "Acting?"
"Yes, in order to lower her guard, I need to act like I'm bewitched by you, and you...ahem, need to seduce me."
Quan Jiuxi lied seriously, and after he finished speaking, he waited with interest for Hua Shi to blush.
Hey.
"Okay, for the sake of Her Royal Highness's great cause, Hua Shi obeys your orders."
Hua Shi raised his head with a serious expression, without the slightest hesitation or shyness, as if he would be able to join the party in the next second.
Quan Jiuxi twitched his lips, haha, quite ambitious.
Then, she pulled out an exquisite bottle from her bosom, handed it to Hua Shi, and said, "This is the antidote. You should take it for three consecutive days. I will take you with me to the spring hunt in a few days. There is a ferret there, and we need its blood for the medicine."
Hua Shi took the bottle with both hands, opened it and smelled it with some anticipation and nervousness. He was so shocked that he opened his eyes wide, his heart full of disbelief. It was actually true!
Just smelling this scent makes me feel comfortable all over, as if every pore is opened and the foul air in the body is dispelled.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my life. Hua Shi will definitely repay you." Hua Shi's voice trembled slightly, with gratitude flashing in his eyes, and he solemnly bowed to Quan Jiuxi.
Quan Jiuxi waved his hand gently and said calmly, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. What happens next depends on you and me working together and cooperating well."
Hua Shi nodded heavily, his eyes full of determination.
"Then you should go to bed early. I'm leaving." After saying this, Quan Jiuxi turned around and was about to leave.
"Your Highness, I'll take you there." Hua Shi said hurriedly.
"No need." Quan Jiuxi answered decisively. As soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared like a ghost.
Hua Shi hurriedly wanted to chase after him, but after taking a few steps, Quan Jiuxi had already disappeared.
He slowly raised his hand to block the bright moonlight above his head.
Mother, father, I now have time to investigate your grievances.
The night wind blew past, and Hua Shi's clothes fluttered in the wind.
……
Quan Jiuxi returned to the East Palace, but before he could even step into the room, he was hurriedly stopped by Lin Yu and Lu Zhu.
At that time, the night was getting darker, and the moonlight sprinkled on the courtyard of the East Palace like water, covering everything with a hazy silver gauze.
A gentle breeze blew by, stirring the branches and leaves of the flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard, making a rustling sound.
"Your Highness, you haven't done your homework today." Lin Yu and Lu Zhu said in unison.
Quan Jiuxi frowned and asked in confusion: "Homework?"
"That's right. The Taifu will test the teachers tomorrow." Lin Yu explained hurriedly, pointing to the thick stack of books and papers on the table in the room.
At this time, the candlelight in the room was swaying on the window paper, revealing a dim halo of light.
"These are the tasks you need to complete. Your Highness, please do not delay any longer."
Quan Jiuxi looked in the direction Lin Yu pointed, and saw the pile of homework piled up like a mountain. She couldn't help yawning and said helplessly:
"Alright, alright."
Although his tone was full of reluctance, he knew that he could not shirk this assignment.
The candlelight flickered in the room, making Quan Jiuxi's face appear bright and dim.
She held the brush and focused on writing down the solution to the problem. The original owner had no idea about these subjects before, but Quan Jiuxi had been a regent in ancient times, so these were simple matters for her.
Outside the window, the occasional chirping of insects made the house even more quiet.
"Sir, how is the investigation of last night's incident going?" Quan Jiuxi asked without raising his head, the brush in his hand still moving.
Lin Yu looked at Quan Jiuxi with a hint of doubt in his eyes, then glanced at the paper again, secretly surprised.
If he hadn't watched Quan Jiuxi grow up since she was a child and knew her temperament, he would have suspected that the person in front of him had become a different person.
After all, Quan Jiuxi is now handling these things so easily, which is very different from before.
"Your Highness, the person who drugged you must know your itinerary." Lin Yu replied respectfully, "I have sent people to investigate, but there is no solid clue yet."
Quan Jiuxi nodded slightly, put down his pen, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Continue to investigate and find out who is behind this."
There was a sharp flash in her eyes that made people shudder.
Lin Yu was secretly shocked and quickly responded, "Yes, Your Highness."
Quan Jiuxi picked up the pen again and continued to bury himself in his homework. The only sound in the room could be heard was the rustling sound of the brush on the paper.
[Sir, are you too different from the original owner? ]
"What's this? Everyone should be left sleepless for a few days to celebrate my arrival."
【what? 】
"You do not understand."
People around her will be surprised at first by her transformation, and then fall into deep fear.
Those who once laughed at the original owner now began to doubt whether the seemingly ridiculous and dissolute image in the past was actually an elaborate disguise by her?
Could it be that she has been hiding her true strength, quietly observing and waiting for the opportunity in the dark, waiting for the prey to let down its guard so that she can strike with one strike?
Only by being vigilant, fearful and uneasy in the journey of life can we perceive opportunities in subtle places and reap unexpected surprises.
……
The morning sun shines on the vast royal hunting grounds, which are covered with green grass and colorful flowers. Flags are flying all around, and banners embroidered with various totems flutter in the breeze, indicating the grandeur and solemnity of this spring hunt.
The noble officials, both men and women, were dressed in gorgeous clothes, riding tall and fine horses, looking heroic and high-spirited, all waiting for Kwon Sook-mu's arrival.
Not long after, Quan Shumu came riding on horseback wearing a black suit inlaid with gold and a phoenix crown on his head, with an upright posture and majestic manner.
Behind her was a team of well-trained and well-equipped royal guards. The sound of horse hooves and the clouds of dust raised by them showed their royal demeanor.
She pulled the reins in the middle of the hunting ground. The horse neighed loudly, raised its front hooves, and scanned the entire area with a sharp gaze. She began to speak:
“Today’s spring hunting is a grand event of our dynasty.
The hunting ground is the battlefield. I hope you will show your skills to the best of your ability and live up to my expectations.
But I also want to remind you that all things have spirits, and hunting should follow the rules. You must not kill indiscriminately, which will undermine the benevolence of our dynasty.
May you all hone your wills and achieve great success on this hunting ground, contributing to the prosperity of our dynasty!"
After she finished speaking, the empress drew her sword, swung it, and shouted, "The Spring Hunt Begins!"
In an instant, horns sounded, horses' hooves clattered, and everyone galloped away like arrows from a bow, and a tense and fierce spring hunt began.
Quan Jiuxi, however, was strolling leisurely behind, holding a piece of dogtail grass in his mouth. His nonchalant look was out of tune with the tense hunting atmosphere around him.
When the ministers saw this scene, they shook their heads and sighed, whispering to each other with disappointment and dissatisfaction towards her.
"Although Her Royal Highness has seemed much smarter these past few days, why is she acting even more dissolute than before?
Your Majesty is right here on the hunting platform right now, yet she is so lazy and not working hard at all. How can she be the future of our dynasty?"
An old minister whispered sadly, his eyes full of worry.
The Grand Tutor stood aside, his chest heaving with anger and his hands shaking.
I taught him carefully every day, how come he developed such a useless character?
SFS