Chapter 26 The winner is Prince Chu Li of the Great Chu!
Chu Yue's eyes were fixed on the lioness she had hunted. What Chu Li said was right, it really was pregnant with cubs, and gave birth safely!
The lioness's head rubbed Chu Li's legs gently, and this scene stunned everyone.
The old stubborn people in the Censorate were about to pop their eyes out. What kind of strange and lewd skill did the prince use to control wild beasts?
"Protect His Majesty!" the old ministers shouted.
Emperor Qingyuan raised his hand to stop him, "No need."
The eldest prince had an ugly expression on his face. Chu Li was really capable. No matter what means he used, he had no real talent and would be exposed sooner or later!
Prime Minister Jiang suppressed the unhappiness in his eyes. There was still a long time to go. Even if he couldn't depose the crown prince this time, there would always be next time.
He suggested: "Your Majesty, the time has come, let's take a look at the performance of the princes today!"
Everyone came back to their senses after hearing what Prime Minister Jiang said, and stepped out of the line. Suddenly, the roar of the lioness was heard from the opposite side, and the lion also became anxious.
Chu Li seemed to say something, and the lions gradually quieted down.
Chu Yue's face looked grim. If there weren't so many people watching, she would have killed these beasts with her sword!
Someone discovered the clue, "Why are they roaring at me?"
"Didn't the princess just say that she had fought with a lion?"
"Wouldn't that be too..."
"Hush, what nonsense are you talking about? If the prince really had that ability, why would he have been so cowardly for so many years?"
Chu Li walked up to the crowd step by step. Her clothes were torn by the bushes and stained with the same color as green bamboo, which was much more beautiful than the deep red color on Chu Yue's body.
On the hillside, there were still a few ferocious lions standing, as if supporting Chu Li.
Chu Li waved his hand, and in the setting sun, the lions lazily swung their tails and left.
Chu Li curled his lips and smiled, "This stick of incense has just burned out, and I'm back on time!"
Emperor Qingyuan nodded gently, and he looked at everyone, "The Fourth Prince has not returned yet, I have sent people to search for him, he has missed the competition time, now we can announce the hunting results!"
Just as he finished speaking, Pei Ye's imperial guards came back carrying a man.
"The Fourth Prince!" someone exclaimed.
The fourth prince was lying on the rack, his legs unable to move. He looked grimly and cried as he looked at Emperor Qingyuan, "Father, I accidentally fell into a hunter's trap."
Mu Jiangge rode over and said loudly, "I, your servant Mu Jiangge, just happened to pass by and found the Fourth Prince. Fortunately, the Imperial Guards came to search the mountain and rescued the Fourth Prince!"
The fourth prince gritted his teeth silently, this bad woman!
If Mu Jiangge hadn't been following him and making trouble just now, how could he have accidentally fallen into the trap he had dug for Chu Li!
Moreover, his legs hurt terribly whenever he moved.
Concubine Rong ran over distressed, "Your Majesty, please let the imperial physician take a look!"
The imperial physician quickly concluded, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince's leg is broken. I need to take him to the doctor!"
The Fourth Prince turned pale with fright.
Concubine Rong gritted her teeth. Her curse on Chu Li just now did not come true, so how could it backfire on her adopted son?
Emperor Qingyuan nodded helplessly, "It is inevitable to get injured when riding and shooting. Take the Fourth Prince down to get him treated!"
The matter of the Fourth Prince was soon over. Mu Jiangge sat next to Mu Feng and smiled, "Uncle, I'll tell you what happened when we get back!"
Mu Feng knew Mu Jiangge, so he knew that nothing would happen to Mu Jiangge and Chu Li.
Chu Li looked calmly at the screaming Fourth Prince. He had fallen into the pit he had dug himself and it was all his own fault.
But Chu Li was determined to make a friend today---Mu Jiangge, this woman was exactly what she wanted!
The results of the autumn hunt were what everyone was most concerned about. Someone whispered, "It looks like the *** and the prince caught almost the same amount of prey."
The second prince smiled slightly, "Father, the crown prince just shot a wild boar. My elder brother, elder sister and I all saw it. Fifth brother has too many prey, so he asked me to help bring them back. This pig is not mine."
Emperor Qingyuan always had a good impression of his second son. He smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Chu Li nodded slightly, and the Second Prince returned the greeting.
Chu Li was not afraid that the Second Prince would not admit that he had shot the wild boar. After all, there were so many guards watching, and the First Prince and *** did not get along. What's more, the First Prince would rather the Crown Prince win than lose to this woman, ***.
The reason why she gave the wild boar to the second prince was to test what kind of person he was, on the premise that she was absolutely sure of winning the competition.
Now it seems that the second prince is either an extremely sincere person or a very cunning person.
You have to be more careful.
Eunuch Li smiled broadly, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has won the first place with the advantage of two wild boars!"
Mu Feng's voice echoed in the valley, "The winner is the Crown Prince Chu Li of the Great Chu!"
Shocked! Uproar!
The court officials looked at each other in bewilderment. The prince, who had always been cowardly and incompetent, actually won the game!
In this competition, Chu Li came first, followed by ***, then the eldest prince, the second prince, the fourth prince, and the sixth prince was eliminated as he did not shoot any prey.
Chu Yue was extremely depressed when she heard that she had lost. This was one of the few defeats in her life. It was a shame! A great shame!
Her face turned pale and blue, but she still maintained a proper smile, "Congratulations, Prince!"
Although she lost this round, it does not mean that the prince can immediately change everyone's long-standing impression of him.
All the court officials were so shocked that they were speechless and could only silently digest the fact that the prince had won today.
Prime Minister Jiang's expression changed, and his fingers stroked the cup. Chu Li was able to win this time, there must be a master guiding him behind the scenes. He didn't believe that Chu Li could become so strong overnight that he could even control wild beasts!
Pei Ye stared at the prey shot by Chu Li with a serious face. The force of the arrow entering the beast's body and the impact of piercing the skin and flesh seemed to be right in front of him.
No matter what, he didn't believe that Chu Li could have learned such amazing archery skills without a teacher.
This is because it is impossible to master this kind of archery technique without more than ten or twenty years of practice!
Mu Feng also had strong self-doubt. He knew Chu Li's archery skills better than anyone else. How could he become so good overnight?
Chi Yan opened his mouth wide. Oh, the master’s students are quite amazing!
Ye Hanting picked up the teacup again. He looked up and found Chu Li looking at him. The bright smile on his face disappeared in an instant.
Ye Hanting curled the corners of his lips slightly, thinking that this deal was not a loss. He gently raised the glass in Chu Li's direction, and then drank it all in one gulp.
The little princess Chu Xing looked at Ye Hanting's handsome Adam's apple and rolled twice, and her little heart also started beating fast.
Although Brother Pei Ye is already very handsome, she prefers the extraordinary temperament of Master Ye.
The more he sat there, high and mighty like a snow lotus on the Tianshan Mountains, and extremely cold like an iceberg, the more fascinating he became!
Chu Xing, a young girl who was just beginning to fall in love, lowered her head with red ears, watching her own embroidered shoes inlaid with pearls swaying gently back and forth, and her heart was also moved.
Eunuch Li was in a joyful mood. "Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for winning the first prize. I will personally deliver the 10,000 taels of silver to the East Palace tomorrow."
Amid everyone's envious gazes, Chu Li stood with his hands behind his back and refused.
"Father, I don't need the reward, but I have a favor to ask!"