Then he waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Don’t worry, don’t worry, of course I understand what you mean. How could Prince An station his men around without clearing out the surrounding commoners, silently letting them lurk around!"

In Ye Liuyun’s perception.

At the foot of the mountain, there were quite a few hidden presences, steady and well-trained, definitely not ordinary people.

It seems that these must be the hidden cards arranged by Yan Jiang.

Even something that he could sense.

Ye Liuyun didn’t believe that Yan Fuhai couldn’t perceive it.

Seeing Yan Fuhai’s calm expression, it seemed it just didn’t warrant much reaction.

After all, no matter what, Yan Fuhai was an entity at the level of a Land Immortal.

Even though he was suffering from Destiny Retribution, and there were significant side effects, Yan Fuhai would not be frightened by such minor schemes.

On the contrary.

If Yan Jiang’s scheming was just this, Yan Fuhai would feel disappointed instead.

Hearing Ye Liuyun say this.

Yan Shuzhu slightly shook his head and with a sigh didn’t pursue the topic any further.

"Anyway, it’s good enough that Prince An didn’t involve ordinary commoners in this matter."

As for the rest.

Even though Yan Shuzhu was the Emperor, there wasn’t much he could interfere with.

,,,

Time ticked away bit by bit.

Though not all the civil and military officials of the court came, most were present. Shortly after Yue Xiu arrived, the Prime Minister Fu Zhengqing, the head of the civil officials, also came.

One could sense.

After seeing Fu Zhengqing’s arrival.

The originally somewhat tense Yan Jiang visibly relaxed quite a bit.

It seemed he considered Fu Zhengqing to be his trump card, thinking even if the final plans failed, as long as Fu Zhengqing was there, he’d be safe.

But clearly.

At that moment, Yan Jiang didn’t notice that since Fu Zhengqing’s arrival, his gaze never once rested on Yan Jiang, seemingly wanting to distance himself from Yan Jiang.

However.

Engrossed in his imperial dreams, he failed to realize this detail.

The autumn hunt began.

Most mounted horses, took up bows and arrows, and entered the forest, leaving a portion behind.

"Don’t we need to follow along?"

Seeing his father gradually getting further away, Yan Shuzhu curiously looked at Ye Liuyun beside him. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

At this time, shouldn’t they carefully follow to see if any problems arise?

"No need!"

To this, Ye Liuyun merely waved his hand indifferently.

"Let’s just enjoy ourselves. Yan Jiang is no fool; even if he wants to act, it won’t be right at the start of the autumn hunt. At least let everyone’s energy be spent first!"

Once everyone is mostly tired from hunting, that’ll be when Yan Jiang acts.

"I see!"

Upon hearing this.

Yan Shuzhu came to realization.

He was somewhat blinded by the situation, which is why he hadn’t thought of this.

The more he thought about it, the more grateful Yan Shuzhu was that he’d decisively allied with Ye Liuyun. Otherwise, he’d have no one by his side to strategize today.

Lv Lan is indeed impressive.

But strategizing isn’t Lv Lan’s strength.

"So what should we do now?"

Yan Shuzhu was starting to habitually seek Ye Liuyun’s opinion.

"Since it’s the autumn hunt today, naturally, we should hunt!"

Ye Liuyun concluded with a flourish of his bow.

"Let’s see what’s out there, and I’ll treat you all to barbecue tonight!"

"Barbecue?"

Although unsure of what Ye Liuyun meant, Yan Shuzhu still smiled and nodded.

"Alright, let’s compete to see who nabs more prey!"

"You?"

Ye Liuyun looked at Yan Shuzhu skeptically, almost with "doubt" written across his face.

Not that Ye Liuyun underestimated Yan Shuzhu, being a woman, as powerful female martial artists exist.

But Yan Shuzhu, naturally frail, unable to cultivate, physically weak like an average person, wants to compete in hunting?

Noticing the doubt in Ye Liuyun’s eyes.

Yan Shuzhu huffed discontentedly.

"Don’t underestimate me; I’ve been learning archery since childhood!"

Yan Shuzhu knew he couldn’t cultivate.

But he didn’t succumb to being a "waste." Whether archery or other skills, he practiced them, ensuring he’s not just a frail woman.

"Just you wait and see!"

"Giddy up!"

With that, Yan Shuzhu spurred his horse forward, seemingly intent on showcasing his hunting prowess to Ye Liuyun.

,,,

Was he serious?

Seeing Yan Shuzhu like this, Ye Liuyun merely shrugged and followed.

After all, he can’t fight.

If a tiger suddenly emerged from the forest, wouldn’t Yan Shuzhu be in trouble?

"It’s been a while since I’ve seen the Emperor so happy!"

At this, Lv Lan, who also rode up, couldn’t help but comment upon seeing Yan Shuzhu.

Being someone who grew up with Yan Shuzhu, Lv Lan naturally wished for his happiness.

"Thanks to you!"

With this thought.

Lv Lan smiled, turning to Ye Liuyun.

,,,

With that look and tone.

Ye Liuyun actually felt that Lv Lan might have taken a liking to him.

But before Ye Liuyun could respond, Lv Lan had already spurred his horse toward Yan Shuzhu’s direction.

"Tsk!"

Forget it.

Anyway, I’m not short of time now.

With one hand on the reins and the other holding a longbow ready to hunt.

If there’s to be barbecue, I should catch something first!

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