Why would the 6th Prince want Bao#1’s blood?
The ancient era was not comparable to modern times. What can blood do? In court intrigue novels, a drop of blood was sometimes used to test parentage, however, as a modern man, Li Yu was well aware that this kind of method wasn’t that accurate. The 6th Prince only managed to obtain “Bao#1”’s blood, but what exactly can he do with it?
Jing-wang lightly tapped him on the forehead and told Li Yu a classified piece of information from the royal family.
The Imperial Physicians inside the palace had their own secret method to verify if one had royal bloodlines through using a few drops of blood. Since the 6th Prince wanted one of his subordinate to obtain Bao#1’s blood, Jing-wang knew that the 6th Prince must be doubting Bao#1’s heritage. Jing-wang purposely let him obtain someone else’s blood just so he can believe that his assumption was correct.
Next, the 6th Prince would definitely come up with a grand scheme to let the Emperor know of this matter. The crime of lying about someone’s royal bloodline was enough to make any emperor become hostile.
In reverse, the crime of slandering another prince was also capable of remaining on record forever for the 6th Prince.
Li Yu and Jing-wang were both waiting for the 6th Prince to act. Unexpectedly, the 6th Prince retreated again.
How worthy of his reputation as the most undercover BOSS. Although he suffered plenty by Jing-wang’s hands and also made many mistakes, after calling down, he could still keep his composure and remain patient enough not to act until the most opportune moment.
Hope he endures so hard, he turns into a big tortoise!
Two month later, the once a year hunting festival was about to start.
The hunting festival, as the name suggested, was actually a huge hunting activity held by the royal family in this ancient era.
There’s a common joke which says: monarchs that start a nation are good at fighting wars, monarchs that defend a nation are good at hunting. This was enough to see how important hunting was in a ruler’s lifetime.
As a still relatively brilliant ruler, the Emperor was happy to follow tradition and conduct all sorts of hunting activities to show off his battle strength. The hunting festival was born from this.
This was also a hunting competition. There was only one rule. Bloodline and political ranking didn’t matter, only hunting success. The Emperor would often bring a huge group of royal members and all sorts of scholarly and military officials to participate in this intense contest over prey. The person in the lead would be able to obtain the Emperor’s praise and award. People of humble births who showed outstanding performances would also be promoted.
The hunting festival was practically an instant shortcut for people to rise in ranks. Everyone knew that anyone who stood out from the crowd would enter the Emperor’s eyes. Even 7-8 years old kids would gather their courage in these few days, pick up a bow and arrows, and join the big group in the rush to the hunting ground.
However, not everyone enjoyed the exercise. There were also irregulars who didn’t want to participate.
Jing-wang rarely hunted. During the previous hunting festivals, Jing-wang always remained in his estate without coming out. Often, Ye QingHuan went in Jing-wang’s place, just to perform the motion, that’s all.
Actually, Jing-wang’s decision wasn’t completely incomprehensible. He was a prince who had a disability after all. No matter how outstanding he was, it was pointless. People wouldn’t think it was disrespectful for Jing-wang not to go, but rather that it was as expected and justified. The Emperor also wouldn’t say anything excessive.
Although it’s said bloodlines and political ranking weren’t considered in the hunting festival, the winner of every year was still the Emperor.
The position of second best would often belong to the 2nd Prince in previous years and the 3rd Prince here and there. People really had no hope for this spot either. The placement that came after this was what people really fought for.
However, this year, there was a huge change in the circumstances.
The 2nd Prince was already insane. The 3rd Prince was disdained. The 6th Prince had become a black horse, charging out of the masses and into the limelight. It seemed like the big decision was determined. However, the unfavored Jing-wang, who should have been eliminated from the list of potential rulers long ago, went to the West Frontier and then came back, resulting in another change.
As the only prince in this dynasty who had accomplishments and outstanding military services, as well as having the respectable and honorable position of son of the first wife, along with four healthy little sons, Jing-wang’s mute disability no longer counted for much. Not to mention, Jing-wang’s heir was highly favored in the eyes of the Emperor; every time he entered the imperial palace, he would immediately sit on the Emperor’s knees. All of these signs clearly indicated that Jing-wang was emerging as a new force to be reckoned with.
Although this dynasty had a saying that princes weren’t easily given the title of Wang, it was easy to tell by looking at Marquis Ping and Marquis An what it meant to really lose favor versus losing favor falsely.
Jing-wang’s position as Wang was probably special, as a sign of the Emperor’s favor.
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The smart people would naturally quietly pay attention to the result of this hunting festival. Once the result was settled, the position of Crown Prince was practically decided as well.
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With a darkened face, the Emperor ordered Head Manager Luo to pass on his Imperial Edict. No matter what excuse Jing-wang had, he must participate in the hunt. He was not allowed to evade this responsibility.
Jing-wang had no choice and could only take a trip to the hunting grounds together with Li Yu.
Afraid that something unexpected would happen if they left the kids behind in the estate, the two people discussed briefly and decided to bring the entire nest. After arriving at the hunting grounds, there would be Imperial Guards to watch over them. Jing-wang also prepared enough personnel to take care of the kids. Plus, the kids still didn’t really know how to walk. They shouldn’t be running around randomly there.
Now that the whereabouts of the kids were decided, all that’s left was some preparations. Hunting needed special outfits. Jing-wang made a set ahead of time for Li Yu, a riding outfit that was completely white and inlaid with gold on the sides. It was a prim and proper garment with narrow sleeves, looking very sharp and valiant. After putting it on, even Li Yu felt like he looked very handsome. With drool dripping out of mouth, Li Yu ardently insisted that Jing-wang needed a similar set.
Wang and Wangfei definitely needed to wear matching couples outfits on this kind of occasion.
Under Li Yu’s insistence, Jing-wang not only made a set for himself, he also made ones for the Baos.
On the day of the hunting festival, Jing-wang wore a black set of riding outfit that was the same style as Li Yu’s and had a jasper green belt tied around his waist. Wearing a purple gold crown on his head, with handsome brows and sharp eyes, the tall and upright Jing-wang looked like he was a match made in heaven with Li Yu.
The riding outfits that made adults look high and mighty, when shrunk to a smaller size and placed on the four Bao’s body, only made them look round and cute.
Wearing a gold colored, little riding outfit and tiny leather boots, Bao#1’s round chubby body pushed against the clothes until it was full and bulging. Every step he took, he swayed terribly, making Li Yu’s heart race while he watched.
Currently, Bao#1 can already walk staggeringly and even speak in phrases and phrases at a time. Although slow, he was also very clear. The Imperial Physicians and wet nurses all said that boys learn to speak slower. The little heir was already very impressive.
Bao#2 and Bao#3 both wore a gold-silver mix, and silver riding outfit individually. The two of them still couldn’t walk. Neither can they speak as well as Bao#1. Bao#1 started to shuffle along while holding onto a wall for support, Bao#2 and Bao#3 rolled around the ground with two pair of shiny eyes and clung tightly onto Bao#1’s shoes, not letting go and insisting that Bao#1 bring the two of them along as well.
Bao#1 didn’t even show any hints of disdain towards these two. A kind of seriousness that was inconsistent with his age appeared on his face as he continued to lift his little short legs and try his best to march forward. However, he really couldn’t move.
Li Yu and Jing-wang both laughed. Bao#4, who was wearing a handsome, black little riding outfit with a silver lining and sitting in fish dad’s arms, giggled nonstop. However, the extreme joy turned into sorrow; Li Yu blinked his eyes towards Bao#4 and placed him on the ground.
Bao#4, who always responded one beat slower, was the least impressive when turning into the human form. In terms of walking, it was also the same. In comparison to Bao#1’s seriousness, Bao#4 was extremely perfunctory. As soon as the soles of his feet touched the floor, he sat down directly on his butt and reached out his hands, saying ‘ah ah,’ and wanting fish dad to pick him back up again.
Li Yu avoided the hands, definitely not planning to hold him again.
Bao#4 blinked a pair of eyes that were practically the same as Li Yu’s and also imitated Bao#2 and Bao#3 to cling onto Bao#1’s leg.
Bao#1, who had gained another dangling little brother in the blink of an eye: “…….”
Li Yu laughed uproariously. Wang Xi led the carriage over in the meantime. Jing-wang first picked up the kids and put them on the carriage, leaving them for Wang Xi to take care of. After the kids all got into the carriage without any left behind, Jing-wang pulled his wangfei onto the horse in a rather good mood and held him between his arms. The horse followed next to the carriage and advanced slowly.
Li Yu complained nonstop that sitting at the front was extremely childish. However, when the handsome horse started galloping, the one that yelled the loudest was also him.
Arriving at the hunting ground, Jing-wang’s entire family first headed off to the dragon tent to greet the Emperor. The Emperor was rather satisfied by Jing-wang’s sense of tact and conversed quietly with Jing-wang for a bit.
This was the first time Li Yu was participating in such a large-scale social event. In order to avoid making any mistakes, he stood well-behaved behind Jing-wang. The Emperor also encouraged him a bit.
At this time, the Emperor still looked pretty wise and awe inspiring.
When he saw the chain of handsome looking Baos in their riding outfits by Li Yu’s side, the Emperor’s expression suddenly changed. He couldn’t hold back from laughing out loud.
“Is Bao#1 planning to hunt today as well?” Transforming into a benevolent looking grandfather, the Emperor extended his long arms and scooped Bao#1 into his arms with a smile.
“YeYe, I want to hunt!” Bao#1 said bright and crisp.
After Bao#1 started to speak, Li Yu attempted to teach him how to say the proper title of royal grandfather. However, the pronunciation of grandfather was still somewhat difficult for a child. Using this as an excuse, the Emperor allowed Bao#1 to continue calling him YeYe. The Emperor himself felt this was more intimate.
The Emperor was very happy to see Bao#1 already so hardworking and ambitious at such a young age. He actually gained the desire to personally teach Bao#1 how to shoot a bow.
However, how could a child this young have the arm strength to pull back a bow?
The Emperor ordered Luo RuiSheng to bring over a slingshot and forcibly changed the activity of shooting a bow into shooting a slingshot.
Bao#1 fiddled with the string with his young, tender paws, not knowing what to do.
Running a hand through his long beard, the Emperor was about to start playing with him together when he suddenly remembered that his son, Jing-wang was still waiting.
Without permission from the Emperor, Jing-wang was not allowed to move by himself.
“You can go. If you can’t obtain a rank in the result, then don’t come back to see me.” The Emperor ordered in anticipation.
Jing-wang nodded his head and then exchanged a glance with Li Yu.
The Emperor’s imperial edict came abruptly, making them participate in the hunt. Li Yu didn’t know how to ride a horse. Because of this, Jing-wang gave Li Yu a crash course. However, Li Yu still didn’t know very well. In this hunting competition, he probably won’t make any achievements.
And plus, the kids also came. One person had to stay to watch them. They can’t both go off hunting.
They heard that the 6th Prince had already arrived before them and had already started an hour ago and hunted plenty of things, ranking amongst the best at the moment.
“TianChi, don’t worry and go. Show him what you got!” Valiant and spirited, Li Yu sent Jing-wang out of the tent and gave the hubby some encouragement and morale boost.
Jing-wang nodded his head. Not caring if there were anyone around, he pulled Li Yu into his arms and rubbed him on the head.
Li Yu took the opportunity to be lovey dovey with him for a while and then returned to the tent in satisfaction. Sitting in a chair below the Emperor, he listened to the guard’s update, reporting the 6th Prince had hunted something again, and then Jing-wang later on.
At first, the 6th Prince led by a wide margin. Later on, Jing-wang caught up and closed the distance.
The first prey that Jing-wang had hunted was a white rabbit. It was still alive, only with a little bit of skin grazed off its foot.
Looking at it with his mouth twitching nonstop, the Emperor let Li Yu deal with it. The Baos immediately started clapping their hands.
“Rabbit!” Bao#2 and Bao#3 said with smiles.
“Wabbit!!” Bao#4 held out his hands.
Bao#4 was always one beat slower. This was a rather unusual, fairly clear pronunciation of the word for him.
Surrounding the ball of snow white, the Baos loved it a lot. Li Yu can practically see the scene of when the ducks first entered the estate.
Jing-wang definitely did this on purpose. Bringing back this little cutey back, what can he do?
Li Yu happily asked Wang-gonggong to wrap up the rabbit’s leg. Looks like other than the pet fish and pet ducks inside the estate, there will be now the addition of a pet rabbit.
The result of the hunt wouldn’t come out for a while. The Emperor was too lazy to listen to the updates and focused his attention on teaching Bao#1 how to play with the slingshot.
The slingshot needed pellets. Pulling an empty string was no fun. However, normal pellets were usually made of iron or stone. It was too dangerous for kids to play with.
The Emperor often listened to Jing-wang praise Li Yu. Therefore, he ordered Li Yu to come up with a plan.
Li Yu was actually pretty smart. He ripped some paper into pieces and rolled them into several balls. Hitting someone with this wouldn’t hurt.
With pellets, the Emperor held Bao#1’s little young paws. The two people pulled the sling together and let it fly.
A paper bullet flew out with a whoosh and lightly smacked into head manager Luo, who was currently making inquiries about the news updates.
Luo RuiSheng turned his head around: ?
The Emperor and Bao#1 both put on innocent faces: Don’t look at zhen/me. Zhen/I didn’t do it!
Li Yu couldn’t resist laughing secretly. Nothing going on with the Emperor over here, he started to worry about Jing-wang’s side.
The guards came to report several times. The 6th Prince still remained in the lead. Jing-wang looked like he was just about to catch up, but the distance pulled apart again.
In front of the Emperor, Li Yu couldn’t look too anxious and worried. However, internally he was sweating for Jing-wang all this time. Unconsciously, he walked out to the front of the tent and started to search for Jing-wang’s figure among the participants of the hunt.
Soon after, he found him.
Jing-wang rode on his horse, almost looking very tired. He lowered his head to swipe away sweat on his forehead. The back of his horse was hung full of animals he had hunted.
Li Yu even felt somewhat distressed for him. Because of one sentence from the Emperor, he had to desperately prove himself.
Li Yu watched him from afar. Almost as if they were connected, Jing-wang suddenly turned his gaze towards Li Yu.
With a brief smile, Jing-wang rode his horse and flew towards Li Yu. In a flash, he arrived right before him.
Li Yu was immediately pulled onto the horse. Holding the reins of the horse with one hand and hugging Li Yu firmly with the other, Jing-wang covered his mouth with a kiss that allowed no refusal.
A familiar heated aura instantly surrounded Li Yu, surprising him quite a bit. After recovering, Li Yu reflexively gave a push, but didn’t manage to push away. In the end, he simply returned the intimate kiss enthusiastically.
After the kiss completed, Jing-wang nuzzled against his neck in satisfaction and then put him safely back onto the ground. As if possessed by the god of war, he picked up his whip full of energy and enthusiasm and charged back into the contesting hunting ground.
Really? Was he some kind of energy recharger?!
Li Yu also felt refreshed and invigorated himself, and returned back to his seat secretly with a reddened face. The Emperor was still playing with Bao#1 with the slingshot. Wang Xi was watching Bao#2, Bao#3, and Bao#4 play with the rabbit. No one should have noticed him. Li Yu just sat for a while when he heard the guards come to report. The total prey hunted by Jing-wang had already surpassed the 6th Prince!
Translator’s Note:
He just charged himself with the power of love
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