The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

At the end of the winter month, the much-anticipated winter hunting finally arrived.

Emperor Zhaolie led his ministers to Yichuan in a mighty procession, with flags flying and the sound of horses' hooves resounding through the sky.

Emperor Zhaolie was dressed lightly and rode on his horse in a heroic manner. Although he was nearly fifty years old, his eyes were still sharp, revealing the majesty and confidence of an emperor.

Behind him, the three princes were equally outstanding, each with their own strengths.

The prince rode in the middle, with Chu Ze and Chu Heng on his left and right. The three of them chatted and laughed, and although they each had their own thoughts, they appeared to be in harmony.

Behind them came the Embroidered Uniform Guards, and then the empress and concubines' carriages.

There were two concubines accompanying him on this trip, Concubine Xian and Concubine Chun.

Following the empress and princesses were the ministers and their families.

Cheng Zongyang sat in the carriage, instructing his two daughters.

"During this winter hunt, you must remember to be careful with your words and actions."

"Yes, father."

Cheng Yunge and Cheng Jiuyuan agreed obediently.

Cheng Zongyang closed his eyes and dozed off. The carriage became quiet and the only sound was the sound of horse hooves outside.

The carriage was very large, with the father and his two daughters each occupying one side. There was a charcoal fire burning in the middle, and the aroma of tea was wafting in the air.

Cheng Jiuyuan was reading a book to pass the time. Cheng Yunge looked at Cheng Jiuyuan from time to time, wondering what he was thinking. Cheng Jiuyuan pretended not to know.

If we set out at Chenshi, it would take three hours to reach Yichuan.

Less than half an hour later, someone knocked on the car window.

"Sister Cheng?" Zhu Jin's voice came from outside the car.

Cheng Jiuyuan lifted a corner of the curtain and saw Zhu Jin walking with the carriage.

"Why are you here?"

"Sister Cheng, this journey is so boring, please go to my carriage."

She quickly lowered her voice and said, "My father was invited by the emperor to play chess. My mother didn't come, so I was the only one in the car."

Before Cheng Jiuyuan could say anything, Cheng Zongyang, who was pretending to be asleep, opened his eyes and said, "Go ahead."

Zhu Jin smiled happily and said, "Thank you, Uncle Cheng."

Cheng Jiuyuan also didn't want to stay with the father and daughter. There were still more than two hours left, which was torture.

The carriage stopped and Cheng Jiuyuan followed Zhu Jin.

"Finally, there's someone I can talk to. This journey was so boring." Zhu Jin sighed.

"Sister Cheng, try this small steamed cake. It is made of candied dates and red beans steamed in an iron steamer. It is my mother's best snack. It tastes much better than the ones you buy outside."

"And this pear paste candy. Burning charcoal in the winter makes my throat dry and uncomfortable. Eating a piece of this candy makes me feel much better."

Cheng Jiuyuan tasted a piece of zonggao and it was indeed delicious.

"Why didn't Aunt Zhu come?"

"My mother doesn't like to deal with people."

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded. She almost forgot that Aunt Zhu didn't like to go out. Aunt Zhu's appearance at her coming-of-age ceremony surprised many people.

"It's too uncomfortable to sit here, and there are still more than two hours to go. Sister Cheng, take off your shoes and come up and lean on me like I did. I have a storybook here to help us pass the time on the road."

The Zhu family’s carriage was not small, with a small table in the middle, so it was no problem for two people to lie down on the sides and in the back.

Cheng Jiuyuan grew up in the martial arts world and is not a rigid person.

So the two girls leaned against each other, reading storybooks and eating snacks. The carriage swayed back and forth, making people drowsy.

Suddenly, Cheng Jiuyuan felt that Zhu Jin's breathing became a little rapid.

Ordinary people would not be able to detect it, but Cheng Jiuyuan is a martial artist.

She turned her head and saw Zhu Jin looking at the book with bright eyes, her little face flushed and her red lips tightly pursed.

Cheng Jiuyuan glanced at the storybook and saw her quickly close it.

"This, this was bought for me by the girl, I, I, I..."

Cheng Jiuyuan chuckled. It was just a story about a talented scholar and a beautiful woman. What was there to be nervous about?

Zhu Jin put away the storybook, rested his head on Cheng Jiuyuan's shoulder, and held his slightly hot little face in his hands.

"Does this kind of love that endures life and death really exist in this world?" There was longing in her voice.

Cheng Jiuyuan had a smile on his face and continued to read "Strange Stories of Jianghu" in his hand without responding to her.

She couldn't give an answer, she had never had it, but she couldn't destroy the girl's dream either.

Zhu Jin raised his head and looked at her: "Sister Cheng, you and His Highness the Fifth Prince are married by the order of His Majesty. Are you willing in your heart?"

"What's there to be willing about?" Could she really go against the imperial authority and disobey the order?

Besides, she didn't think having an engagement was a bad thing. On the contrary, it would give her an ally.

Zhu Jin nodded: "That's right, the Fifth Prince is such a talent, sister should be satisfied. When sister saved me that time, the Prince stayed by her side, it seems that he cares about her very much."

Cheng Jiuyuan suddenly sat up and said, "I don't know why the selection of the prince's concubine has been postponed. You should be careful during this winter hunt."

"He wouldn't be so bold, would he? The Emperor, my father, and so many ministers are here!"

"You'd better be careful. Don't go out alone. Bring someone with you."

Seeing Cheng Jiuyuan being so cautious, Zhu Jin nodded: "I understand."

The two talked in the carriage, sometimes lifting the curtain to look at the scenery outside or read a storybook, and the time passed.

At 3:00 p.m., the team finally arrived at the Yichuan hunting ground.

As soon as they got off the carriage, everyone felt suddenly enlightened.

The vast and flat grassland stretches for a thousand miles. Although it is not as green as spring and summer, it is also refreshing.

There are winding mountains on three sides, and the dense forests are lush and green even in winter, and the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist.

Occasionally, the sound of birds can be heard, echoing throughout the valley.

The falcon brought by the court for hunting soared into the sky with a sharp cry, then suddenly tore open the thick sky and swooped down.

That look of freedom makes everyone wish they could grow wings and travel freely in the world.

"Pass the order down, everyone take a break."

A palace servant led everyone to settle down, and Cheng Jiuyuan followed the servant into the tent.

"Miss Cheng, please take a rest first. Someone will bring some food over later. You can have a bite first. Someone will come to treat you when the dinner starts at 10 pm."

"Thank you."

The palace maid bowed and left the tent.

The tent cannot be described as simple, as it is fully equipped with tables, chairs and beds.

"Miss, please sit down first." Mu Jin quickly arranged the cakes and fruits she had brought, and took out the Ru kiln celadon tea set she brought from home and placed them on the table.

"I'll go get some boiling water to make tea." Song Lan said and left the tent.

Mu Jin quickly went to set up the tent.

The mattresses and quilts were replaced with those brought from home, a wool blanket was laid out, and a curtain separated the bed from the outside room.

Then he arranged the four treasures of the study, a few books, and the chessboard, and lit the charcoal basin.

Not only did Isand bring back the boiling water, she also picked a bunch of wintersweets outside.

"This winter, all the flowers and grass on the mountain have withered, but there is a wintersweet forest not far away. I can smell the fragrance of wintersweet from a distance. I even asked a maid for a pottery jar to hold water."

After saying that, he put down the boiling water, put the wintersweet into the ceramic pot, and placed it on the table.

Thanks to the sisters' skillful hands, the tent finally looked somewhat like a daughter's boudoir.

Cheng Jiuyuan picked up the teaspoon and scooped a spoonful of tea from the teapot into the teapot.

"You've been busy for so long, come and take a rest."

For a moment, the tent was filled with the aroma of tea and the faint fragrance of plum blossoms.

Not long after, the palace servants brought some food over.

After Cheng Jiuyuan used some, he heard Zhu Jin's cheerful voice coming from outside.

"Sister Cheng, come out and play!"

Cheng Jiuyuan came out with two maids, and Zhu Jin went up to her and pulled her: "Sister Cheng, it's still early for the dinner, let's go for a walk around. I heard there is a wintersweet forest in the back, and many people are learning to ride horses there. Sister, can you ride and shoot?"

"Know a little bit."

"That's great, let's go take a look."

Zhu Jin took Cheng Jiuyuan's arm and the two of them walked towards the wintersweet forest.