After wearing a sick and weak cannon fodder as a prince

There are indeed traps in the forest, but Qin Xuechuan also knew that he could not refuse, he stood up and pointed to the person who was beating the drums on the high ring: "Father, all the younger brothers have gone hunting in the forest, so naturally I can't stand by, Father Can you allow your ministers to play drums for them?"

"Your Highness is a man of gold, how can you play drums? This is unreasonable!" An old minister sitting next to the emperor persuaded.

Qin Xuechuan recognized it, and it was the person from the Ministry of Rites who said this.

Only these people would follow the emperor every day and pay attention to matters of etiquette.He had to abide by the etiquette wherever he went, and he thought Qin Yuan might be annoying.

Qin Xuechuan looked at Qin Yuan: "Royal father...I really want to cheer for my brothers and my ministers."

Before Qin Yuan could speak, a person walked over excitedly: "Since Axue is willing to beat the drums to cheer up his brothers, why doesn't your majesty give him permission?"

Xianglu represented the interests of the entire Nanling family, and what he said still had some weight in the court. People in the Ministry of Rites dared not offend him, and even the emperor wanted to give him three points of face.

Qin Xuechuan knew that his uncle loved him the most, but unfortunately...

"If that's what you insist on, go for it."

Xianglu still laughed at this moment and said: "The prince has been ill recently, Your Majesty, don't be too hard on him, and Axue likes white fox fur. The king gave him a lot a few days ago. If he has something else to use, I would like to give it to you." The king will hunt some more and give it to him."

For some reason, Qin Xuechuan was a little moved when he heard this, he quickly got up and thanked: "Thank you uncle."

After hearing the conversation between the two of them, Qin Yuan frowned slightly, and he smiled: "Well, it's up to you."

Qin Xuechuan: "Thank you, Father!"

After finishing speaking, Qin Xuechuan took off his white fur, exposed his black clothes, went to the high ring, picked up the drumsticks and started beating the drums.

The original owner is physically weak, and he always likes to cultivate some different hobbies when recuperating in the East Palace.Such as drums, flute and the like, these instruments are his favorite.According to legend, the Nine-Phoenix-tailed Konghou has been lost for a long time, but the original owner loved the music of the harp, so after several searches, he finally found it.

Now that Qin Xuechuan has taken his position, he naturally knows everything.Fortunately, he has some musical foundation. When he was an actor, he learned all these stringed wind instruments, and it is not difficult to play some common pieces.

And coincidentally, he also likes drumming the most.

Qin Xuechuan beat the drum, the sound of the drum was as passionate as a mighty army attacking, the sound of the drum he was beating now was to motivate the soldiers before the battle.In ancient times, there were often elite troops and sharp formations to break the army. Sometimes when the army was broken, the drums would be accompanied to guide the change of the formation.

The drumbeat Qin Xuechuan played today was very motivating.

He didn't like to be like others, this kind of drum sound should never have been played in Da Chu.

***

Xiao Yu originally wanted to ride a horse into the forest for a short cutscene, but he stopped when he heard the overwhelming sound of drums.He turned around and rode over.

Not far from him, he saw a man in black standing on the ring playing drums.

He seemed to recognize what it was. He was engrossed in hearing it for a moment, but he didn't realize that there was an arrow shooting towards him in the forest. Xiao Yu heard the sound of "嗖" at that moment, and he waved The whip knocked the arrow to the ground.

But just as the arrow hit the ground, another arrow shot out from the forest, and that arrow shot straight at the center of the drum.

Qin Xuechuan stopped when he saw the arrow, and stepped back a few steps: "Who is it?"

Seeing this, the forbidden army quickly stood in front of him: "Is there an assassin? Protect His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Seeing this scene, Qin Yuan also got up and came over. He waved his hand to make all the imperial guards retreat.Although Qin Xuechuan was a little flustered just now, fortunately he quickly recovered his composure...

This is the camp of the Royal Winter Hunt, how could outside assassins easily sneak into it?

Qin Yuan went to the drum and pulled out the arrow.

The owner's name is always engraved on the end of the shaft of the winter hunting arrow, but there is no engraving on the shaft of that arrow.

Qin Xuechuan who was beside him saw the clue at a glance, but Qin Yuan laughed: "Hahaha... It's just a mistake made by a person who is not good at archery. It's not an assassin. Lovers don't need to panic."

Although Qin Xuechuan was calm on the surface, he murmured in his heart: There are obviously no words engraved on the handle of this arrow, and it can be seen that the origin is unknown. Why did the emperor lie?Or, what does he know?

Qin Xuechuan looked at Qin Yuan at this moment: "Yes, father!"

Qin Yuan patted Qin Xuechuan on the shoulder: "The sound of the drum that my son beat just now is really wonderful, it sounds a bit like the sound of the drum that my great Chu ancestor created to break the army."

Eight formations to break the army?Isn't that long lost?At that time, the first emperor of Chu State had not proclaimed himself emperor, but was just a small king among other countries.

The drum sound that Qin Xuechuan beat today was nothing but his own creation.

"Father Huang praised it absurdly. How can my servants be as clever as the former king?"

Qin Yuan laughed: "The prince will be too modest regardless, I think you are tired today, go back and rest first."

"Yes, the minister will leave first!"

***

For some reason, Qin Xuechuan always felt that this winter hunting was a bit unusual.Perhaps his suspicion began to germinate from the nameless arrow.

Qin Xuechuan was not like Qin Luochuan's strong and healthy princes, they could at least roam the forest for several hours on horseback, but Qin Xuechuan couldn't, he felt tired every time he moved, and was dying of panting after walking a few steps.

In winter, it was no different than in autumn, he always felt that the cold air entered his lungs, and it was so uncomfortable that he would die.Obviously some time ago he was able to ride horses and shoot arrows, but he couldn't do it when he arrived in Hangu.

Fortunately, he still has an uncle who loves him very much, and with King Nanling persuading Qin Yuan, Qin Yuan didn't dare to embarrass him too much.

Qin Xuechuan really didn't understand, he was obviously Qin Yuan's child like Qin Luochuan, why did Qin Yuan treat him like this.

He once wondered if it was because of his biological mother, Concubine Xiang.

Qin Xuechuan had also inquired in his free time that Concubine Xiang was the most beautiful woman in Chu State at that time, not to mention Chu State, even if all the surrounding countries were put together, they might not be able to find a woman as beautiful as Concubine Xiang.

It is said that Qin Yuan did not marry Concubine Xiang because the Nanling family had helped him ascend to the throne of God, and he himself had intentions for Concubine Xiang.But after Concubine Xiang died, he erased all traces of Concubine Xiang's life, as if this person never existed.

If he really loves Concubine Xiang, why would he do this?

Since he wanted to erase all the traces of his previous life, why did he keep her portrait alone on the bedside of his bedroom?

Qin Xuechuan really couldn't figure it out, maybe he could read people's hearts and guess the thoughts of many people from the surface, but he couldn't see the emperor's heart alone.

And Xianglu is the same, if he is really as peaceful as he appears on the surface, it is impossible to support the entire Nanling family to take root in Chu.

The winter hunting lasted for a few days, and Qin Luochuan had the best results in these few days.

Qin Luochuan is worthy of being the emperor's favorite heir. He is better than others in everything. His archery, equestrian skills and intelligence are by no means inferior to anyone in Fengdu, but he has one weakness, which is his younger sister.

Qin Yuan is pure-hearted and doesn't understand how terrible the battle for the crown prince is.Qin Luochuan clearly told her not to get too close to Qin Xuechuan, but Qin Yuan refused to listen.

Some time ago, when Qin Xuechuan was not in such bad health, he would secretly pick up Qin Yuan to the Winter Palace to teach her swordsmanship and horse riding.Qin Yuan herself also knows how to ride a horse, so it doesn't take much effort for Qin Xuechuan to teach her.

She's as smart as her brother and knows everything with just a touch.

It's just that Qin Yuan doesn't seem to be suitable for archery. Qin Xuechuan saw that her sword dancing posture was not quite right a few days ago.Where is she dancing with a sword, she clearly looks like she is waving a knife.

Moreover, Qin Yuan once told him that this sword is really troublesome, because swords are double-edged, although they are light and easy to hold, they can easily hurt themselves if they are used improperly.

The sword used to be a sacrificial vessel in the Chu State. On the battlefield, most of the soldiers of the Chu State held red-tasseled long spears, and the generals were equipped with swords, but very few used them superbly.

Qin Xuechuan thought, maybe using a knife would be more suitable for Qin Yuan.

The most common thing in the East Palace is not weapons, but a bunch of messy musical instruments. The original owner should like music very much.Qin Xuechuan also liked musical instruments very much before. After all, he was proficient in all aspects of acting, singing and dancing. It's just that he couldn't recover from his illness, and he hasn't practiced those skills for a long time.

During winter hunting, sacrifices to the ancestors of Chu State are also made to comfort the souls who died in battle and to thank the land of Chu State for the gift of prey.

The state of Chu attaches great importance to etiquette, and the number of sacrifices is also held every year. As the prince, Qin Xuechuan has to learn a lot of etiquette, which also makes him very troubled.

He himself was obviously so sick that he was almost breathless, but he still had to get up in the middle of the night and secretly make up lessons for himself with a lamp in his hand when no one was around.

***

The winter hunting was already halfway through, every midnight, Xiao Yu would sneak into Qin Xuechuan's tent quietly.Qin Xuechuan naturally knew what he was here for, so he sent people away early and waited for him to come.

The night was falling, and a few stars in the distance were hanging in the sky, twinkling.

Qin Xuechuan saw that the camp tent suddenly opened a crack, and he slowly sat up from the slump: "Since everyone is here, why don't you come in quickly?"

"Your Highness knew I was coming before seeing my people, so I'm really happy." Xiao Yu opened the curtain and walked in.

Qin Xuechuan was lying on his side in the camp tent behind the screen, Xiao Yu quietly walked up to him before he collapsed and helped him up: "His Royal Highness and I have not seen each other for three days, does Your Highness miss me?"

Qin Xuechuan rolled his eyes at him: "Didn't you just meet today?"

Xiao Yu shook his head: "No, I returned empty-handed today, but I was laughed at by the group of people outside. Even if His Highness noticed, I'm afraid I would laugh at me just like those people, so today's is not counted."