At this moment, dust was flying in the distance, and a black horse carrying Suning came galloping like lightning. Concubine Yao's eyes lit up instantly, and the stone in her heart fell to the ground. Haha, this is going to be a good show! The emperor also noticed Suning's arrival, and a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

Su Qianqian dismounted neatly, her smooth movements showing her heroic qualities. She walked in front of the Emperor and Imperial Concubine Yao, bowed slightly and said, "I am late, please forgive me, Your Majesty and Imperial Concubine."

Concubine Yao stepped forward and took Su Ning's arm affectionately: "Ning'er, you are here. Let's start now and let everyone see how powerful we are!" As she said that, she cast a wink at the emperor, who nodded in understanding.

This grand performance is about to begin, and the competition between Concubine Yao and Suning has just begun... However, she did not expect that the God of Destiny would never follow her script...

The sun was like fine gold, sprinkled on every inch of the Royal Forest, and the morning mist was like a veil in a fairyland, lingering around every tree. As the sound of hooves shook the air, a group of majestic men and horses stepped into this mysterious land, with flags fluttering and armor shining with a breathtaking light.

Imperial Concubine Yao and Su Qianqian, like two bright stars, shone brightly at the front of the team. Imperial Concubine Yao, as cold and beautiful as a snow lotus on an iceberg, her white hunting suit outlined her flawless figure; while Su Qianqian was like the warm sunshine in spring, her light green dress fluttering in the wind, her smile blooming like a flower.

The emperor's warhorse was like a god of war descending from the earth, with a majestic figure exuding an irresistible majesty. His eyes were deep, like the vast starry sky, as if no prey could escape his discerning eyes.

The princes were all handsome, some were flamboyant and some were reserved, but they all had a passionate heart and were eager to shine in the hunt.

Suddenly, Gu Yuan lowered his voice and said to Gu Peng beside him: "Second brother, why is Ning'er here too? Could it be that Concubine Yao..." His tone revealed some worry and confusion.

Gu Peng frowned, speaking in a low and solemn voice: "According to the news from Tianxialou, the second concubine of the Su family is the secret agent of Concubine Yao. It seems that this hunt is not simple after all." He paused, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, "However, I have asked Guiying to secretly protect Ning'er. He is the sharpest sword in my hand, and he will definitely protect Ning'er."

A flash of shock flashed across Gu Yuan's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination: "Second brother, don't worry, I will also secretly keep an eye on Ning'er's safety."

At this time, the emperor raised the sword in his hand and shouted loudly: "The hunt begins!" With this earth-shaking order, the whole forest seemed to boil. The princes, the crown prince, Su Qianqian and Concubine Yao all scattered like wild horses, chasing their respective prey.

Imperial Concubine Yao, with her graceful figure, rode a snow-white horse, which was particularly eye-catching in the vast hunting grounds. The spring sunshine, like broken gold, sprinkled on her stunning face, actually added a bit of softness to her.

Not far away, Su Ning's tall figure suddenly caught the eyes of Concubine Yao. She slowly dismounted, bent over and reached out to a cute rabbit in the bushes! The rabbit was snow-white, like an elf walking out of the snow, with ruby-like eyes flashing with ignorance and curiosity.

Imperial Concubine Yao narrowed her eyes and thought: Suning, you asked for this. She held the longbow tightly with her bare hands and put a feather arrow on it. She shot at Su Ning without hesitation. Su Ning dodged cleverly and didn't hurt her at all. Su Ning looked up and saw Imperial Concubine Yao and her guards riding away in the opposite direction! If she fails once, Imperial Concubine Yao will do it again. Su Qianqian thought!

Not long after, Imperial Concubine Yao's eyes flashed with a cunning look. She glanced at Su Ning, who was concentrating on tracking her prey, and a sense of conspiracy rose in her heart. She sneered and secretly signaled the maids around her to prepare for action.

However, Su Qianqian was no ordinary person. Although she was focused on hunting, she remained alert after what happened just now. Her intuition told her that Concubine Yao would not easily let go of this opportunity to demonstrate to her in the hunting grounds.

At this moment, Su Qianqian caught a glimpse of a strange light flashing from the corner of her eyes, and she instantly realized that it was the palace maid sent by Concubine Yao who was preparing to attack her secretly. Without any hesitation, she nimbly dodged the fatal blow again.

Su Qianqian secretly rejoiced in her heart, but she knew that this was just the beginning of Concubine Yao's conspiracy. She had to be more careful to protect herself in this hunt.

She took a deep breath, adjusted her state, and devoted herself to hunting more attentively. She remained alert at all times, paying attention to every move around her, so as not to fall into Concubine Yao's trap again.

In the twilight, the figures of Gu Yuan and Gu Peng gradually emerged from the treetops in the distance. They rode on majestic war horses, their hooves thundering as they galloped over, raising a cloud of dust. Su Qianqian stood at the edge of the hunting ground, her eyes piercing through the flying dust, locking onto the two rapidly approaching figures from afar.

Gu Peng's face was extremely solemn, and his eyes were full of deep worry. Amid the neighing of the warhorse, he shouted to Su Ning: "Suning, you have to be careful! The Second Aunt is Concubine Yao's spy. There are traps everywhere in the palace. You must be on guard."

Su Qianqian's heart sank, and she instantly understood the weight of Gu Peng's words. In this deep palace, everyone could become an enemy, and behind every smile there could be a vicious plot. She nodded gently, indicating that she understood.

Gu Yuan added, "We can't help you too obviously, otherwise it will only bring you more trouble. You have to learn to protect yourself." His voice was firm and powerful, as if injecting an invisible force into Su Qianqian.

Gu Peng whispered another important message: "The secret guards are forbidden to follow in the hunting ground this time. This is an unprecedented order from Concubine Yao, and it is obviously aimed at you. She must know that someone will help you, so she gave such an order. You must be careful."

Su Qianqian felt a warm current in her heart. She knew that Gu Yuan and Gu Peng were protecting her in their own way. Although they could not help her openly, their care and reminders were enough to make her feel warm and comforted. She looked at them deeply and said, "Don't worry about me. I am a martial arts expert. I am very powerful!" Then she turned and walked deep into the hunting ground. She knew that she could only walk the rest of the way on her own in the palace.

The short hunt was about to end after noon. Imperial Concubine Yao gently waved the scented fan in front of the emperor, her eyes revealing an indescribable cunning and charm. She glanced at Su Ning standing not far away, and a blazing fire of challenge instantly ignited in her heart.

"Oh, Your Majesty, look," Imperial Concubine Yao said delicately, her voice so sweet that it seemed like honey could be smeared on her, "This little girl, Su Ning, is getting more and more beautiful, and her talent is also first-class. I suddenly feel like having a friendly competition with her to see who is better. What do you think?"

The emperor's eyebrows slightly raised, his eyes flashing with strong interest. He glanced at Su Ning, only to see that she had no expression on her face, as if she was not involved in the matter, but she was also full of stubbornness and unwillingness to admit defeat. The emperor couldn't help but value this girl even more.

"Oh? The Imperial Concubine wants to compete with Suning?" The Emperor dragged out his tone, deliberately creating an atmosphere of suspense. "Then I wonder what you want to compete in?"

Imperial Concubine Yao raised a smug smile, as if she had already won: "Your Majesty, I want to have a horse riding competition with Suning. Let's see who can hunt more prey in the hunting grounds, how about it?"

The emperor nodded, with a hint of approval in his eyes. He turned to Suning, with a hint of expectation in his tone: "Suning, are you willing to accept Concubine Yao's challenge?"

Su Ning bowed slightly, her voice cold and firm: "I am willing to accept the challenge." Her eyes revealed determination and courage, as if she was ready to go all out.

Seeing this, Imperial Concubine Yao's eyes flashed with a hint of viciousness. She knew that Suning was an excellent horseman, but she was confident that with her own means and experience, she would be able to gain the upper hand in this competition. This competition was not only about her face, but also a great opportunity for her to show her strength to the emperor. She was determined to make Suning lose miserably to show her majesty and status.

However, Su Qianqian was not afraid of Concubine Yao's provocation. There was a calm and wise light in her eyes, as if she had seen through Concubine Yao's plots and tricks. She knew that this competition was a rare opportunity for her to gain experience, and also a great stage to show her talent and courage to the emperor. She was determined to go all out and win this competition!

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