Chapter 479 The Female Supporting Character Who Was Reborn as a Female Cannon Fodder 24
Time goes back. On Yao Mountain, Sheng Huan heard the sound of approaching horse hooves and subconsciously looked up.
The man rode towards them against the light, and when he was about to get close, he stopped. The hem of his clothes fluttered in the wind, and a faint curve seemed to appear on his fierce face.
He dismounted.
"Girl, what a coincidence."
The man walked over, just like him, sharp and yet uninhibited and free.
In his eyes, it was the person in front of him.
Sheng Huan looked at him. His eyes were sharp, and she felt that she was in control of something powerful. She stepped back slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
He stepped forward and lifted her hand. He was not surprised at all when his identity was exposed: "When did you recognize me?"
Sheng Huan's eyelashes trembled slightly, she lowered her eyes, dodged his hand, and replied: "Last New Year's Eve banquet."
Di Chengyu was not angry. It was just like that time. He even thought that the little lantern still had a bad temper.
She said sternly: "Last time, it was my fault and offense——"
"Girl, look up at me." The man's voice was very pleasant, magnetic and noble. He said: "Look into my eyes and speak."
Sheng Huan was stunned. What kind of operation was this?
Seeing that she didn't move, Di Chengyu suddenly sat down on the ground, slightly bent his right knee and placed his hand on it. The superior raised his head and looked at her who was standing there. There was a clear smile in his deep eyes, and his superior facial features made people sigh at the favor of the Creator.
"Don't be afraid, be yourself in front of me."
His action caught Sheng Huan off guard. Sheng Huan had his head down, so his gaze met his. The man's eyes were as bright as obsidian.
Standing and sitting, at this moment, time seems to stand still.
After a while, she unconsciously clenched the bouquet in her hand: "...What does the emperor mean?"
"Miss Gu." He looked at her, his eyes never moving away: "At first, I was not the emperor in front of you."
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When Sheng Huan returned to the tent, Jilanjile was very surprised.
"Why are you back so early, Miss?"
Sheng Huan shook her head. She couldn't explain Di Chengyu's matter, so she just said, "I'm a little tired."
The two maids didn't think much after hearing this and immediately said, "We will help the young lady to rest."
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As for Di Chengyu, the little lantern fled away almost as soon as he finished speaking.
He wondered if his actions just now were too explicit, but he didn't want to see her wearing a mask while getting along with him.
Di Chengyu had a hunch that underneath the little lantern's soft eyes and brows, there should be a brilliant, free, even unbridled soul. She shouldn't be so cautious, she shouldn't be so humble, she should live freely, just like the free flying catkins he had just seen.
[Ahhhhh! Master, did you take the initiative? Is Miss Gu shy? Hahahaha!]
[Master, you are great. You are worthy of being my master!] The spirit of the weapon was so excited after seeing what happened that it regained its vitality and laughed loudly.
"Master, we have found new clues from Wang Yeling."
Before the weapon spirit received a reply from its master, a hidden guard knelt on the ground.
"explain."
Although the hidden guard didn't understand why his master suddenly wanted to investigate Wang Yeling, as a subordinate, he just had to follow orders, so he respectfully revealed the results: "Master, I have found out that Wang Yeling is not the biological son of Duke Anguo. Back then, Duke Anguo's original wife, Cen, gave birth prematurely in Fo'an Temple because of a frightened horse. At that time, there were also women giving birth in the temple. The scene was too chaotic, so the children were swapped."
"I have found out that the son of Duke Anguo is Pei Zhongcheng, the eldest son of the current ninth-rank official Pei Zhongcheng - Pei Jin." The hidden guard continued: "Pei Jin is very talented in studying. He was once a top scholar. He will take part in the imperial examination this year. I have also found out that although he is very outstanding, he is not living well in the mansion. The mistress does not like him."
Emperor Chengyu mounted his horse, a hint of danger flashing across his eyes, and said calmly, "Spring Examination is indeed a good time."
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Wang Yeling was still unaware of the impending danger. He was currently talking to other young men who were traveling with him, and his face seemed to become even more melancholy.
Gu Yuexi hid among the girls in the boudoir, staring at Wang Yeling's back from afar.
Her mind was filled with recollections of the hideous words Wang Yeling had said before her death in her previous life. In addition to what he said about him and Gu Yuetang being in love, Wang Yeling actually said something that had puzzled Gu Yuexi.
[Xi'er, why are you so disobedient? You discovered my secret and you still want to escape. I tell you, you can't escape.]
[I am the only heir of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion! I am the heir of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, I am the future Duke of Anguo, no one can take away my things!]
What exactly was the secret that Wang Yeling was talking about? Gu Yuexi originally thought that he was talking about the secret of how he secretly got rid of his half-brother, but Wang Yeling's crazy look made Gu Yuexi think more and more that something was wrong the more he thought about it these days.
She had to find this secret. She had a hunch that this secret could completely get rid of Wang Yeling and avenge her past life!
"Cousin Yuexi, cousin!"
Gu Yuexi's shoulder was touched and she finally came to her senses. Then, she saw the puzzled and worried look in her cousin's eyes.
"What are you thinking about? I called out several times but no one responded."
"Nothing." Gu Yuexi shook her head, obviously not wanting to talk about it. She changed the subject and pulled Cousin Fan to a corner to whisper in her ear: "Cousin, how is the thing I asked you to do going?"
"Don't worry." Cousin Fan gave her a reassuring look: "I have already hired someone to guard the farm in the countryside as you said. I will tell you as soon as there is any specific news."
Gu Yuexi nodded randomly: "That's good."
Seeing her like this, Cousin Fan asked in confusion: "What happened to your second sister? Why was she sent to the manor? Why are you still not at ease and sending people to monitor her?"
Hearing this, Gu Yuexi smelled blood in her throat and anger rose in her chest, almost losing control. In her opinion, although Gu Yuexue was sent away, when she thought about how she was fooled around by her in her previous life, she felt that the woman was not simple.
She just wanted to give herself some peace of mind.
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The next day, the sun was shining and the weather was fine.
The imperial guards were dressed in armor and stood in neat rows, while princes and ministers sat on horses and lined up on the left and right.
The man they were supporting was dressed in a purple robe, looking naturally noble and majestic like a king. He was sitting on a horse, and it seemed like he was just taking a casual glance, but obviously he didn't find the person he was looking for. When he withdrew his gaze, his mood calmed down.
Then, everyone saw him casually raise his hand, and a heavy bow appeared in front of them, the heavy bow emitting a faint cold light under the scorching light.
The emperor drew his bow and string, looking down from a high position and disdaining all living beings.
With three sounds of "Shua, swish, swish!", three arrows were shot at the same time, and three big birds fell to the ground, and the symbol of spring hunting was officially sounded.
"Hunting!"
Gongs and drums sounded, and the team set off. In the front were important ministers and imperial guards. Naturally, Sheng Huan and other girls from the boudoir could not get to the front, and they all watched from afar in the back.
When she noticed someone's gaze, she could blend into the crowd without having to hide and just pretend not to notice.
"Cousin Tang'er, the team has left, let's go hunting too!" Cousin Shen was so excited that she sharpened her knife: "I already explored everywhere yesterday and know where there are the most prey. You can't go wrong if you follow me!"
Sheng Huan nodded happily: "Okay!"