The Female General and Xiao Fu's Wife

The next day.

The Royal Winter Hunting Ground is open, and the emperor will bring his foreign guests, Princess Alia, to participate in the hunt, and will issue a notice to let the ministers or ministers' children who can ride horses and archery entertain the foreign guests. The winner of today's hunting will also receive a big reward.

Sima Yunben was forced to turn back on his way to the training ground because he received the news temporarily.

"Knock knock knock, knock knock knock."

In the early morning, Rachel came to the door of the lady's room with hot water and dry cloth as usual, and waited for her to wash.

But this morning I knocked on the door for a long time, but there was no response from inside. Reminiscing about Miss's state last night, Rachel was very worried about what would happen to Miss.

"Miss, are you up, it's time to wash up."

Only then did a response come from inside, "Just leave it at the door, I'll pick it up later."

"But it's cold today, the water will get cold after a while..."

Before she finished speaking, the door was opened from the inside. Shen Zhaoxue's complexion looked haggard and bloodless, and she was a completely different person from yesterday's daytime appearance.

Rachel couldn't help being surprised when she saw it.

Shen Zhaoxue didn't say too much, but bent down to pick up the basin by herself, then turned around and went in, and closed the door in a hurry, not giving Rachel a chance to say a word.

miss... weird...

Rachel stayed at the door for a while, but decided not to disturb the young lady. When she was in a better mood, she might be willing to talk to her.

Just like that, she quietly turned and left again.

Sima Yun returned to the mansion, led his horse all the way to the courtyard, and happened to meet Rachel sweeping the snow in the courtyard. Under normal circumstances, she should have followed Shen Zhaoxue to the shop. Could it be that she... .Still at home?

In fact, this is quite normal, after all last night...

After tying up the horse, Sima Yun called Raiqiu, "Is Madam up?"

Rachel nodded, "Get up."

"Then you go and tell her, get ready, and follow me to the hunting ground later." After speaking, Sima Yun turned and went into the house, ready to change into clothes that would be more convenient for hunting.

Rachel was holding a big bamboo broom, and stood in the courtyard in a daze. She deeply felt that she might not be able to complete the task assigned to her by the general, because this morning, she didn't bother to ask the lady to have breakfast. she.

But think about it, how will you know if you don't try it? If the lady hears that she is going out with the general, she may be willing to come out.

Thinking of this, Rachel hurriedly put the bamboo broom aside, and walked quickly all the way to the lady's room.

After arriving at the door, Rachel knocked on the door first, and then said, "Miss, the general is back, and he told you to get ready and go to the hunting ground with him."

"Miss..." There was no response, and Rachel was about to say it again.

"I'm not feeling well, so I won't go." Shen Zhaoxue replied.

Rachel was stunned, feeling a little surprised, maybe the young lady had some dispute with the general last night, the young lady would never do this in the past.

After changing clothes and coming out, Sima Yun didn't see anyone, only Rachel was standing in front of his house, holding a bamboo broom, with a disturbed and complicated expression, as if apologizing.

"General, Rachel didn't do what you told me to do."

"What's the matter, is she refusing to go?" Sima Yun asked, then looked up at the tightly closed door over there.

"Miss said she was a bit unwell and couldn't go. General, you must not blame Miss. Maybe it was because I caught a cold in the bath last night. I will take good care of Miss in the mansion." Rachel hurriedly said.

"...I see." Sima Yun said, and couldn't help but glance over there, and then said to Rachel, "Then I'll leave this to you."

Rachel nodded sharply, "Don't worry, General."

Going out alone with a horse, I always felt that something was missing. When passing by the main hall, Sima Boyi happened to be carrying tea and walked under the eaves, "Isn't Zhaoxue going?"

Sima Yun paused, turned around and nodded.

"It's fine not to go," Sima Boyi took a sip of hot tea, "She's always been weak, and she can't stand the torture of the people in the hunting ground. Now it's very cold, so it's good to stay in the mansion."

Sima Yun didn't answer any more, just nodded slightly again.

"Hey, Yun'er, remember to give way to Your Majesty and the Princess." Sima Boyi was a little worried, and hurriedly explained, "Although the rules say it is a fair hunting competition, it is still a matter of losing to Your Majesty." Good thing, can you understand what Dad means?"

"clear."

Sima Yun jumped on the horse, her riding and archery skills were not necessarily better than Aria's, after all, she had realized it by accident.

The next moment, he waved the rein, the horse stepped on its iron hooves, and disappeared at the door after a while.

Looking at the back of his daughter disappearing at the door, Sima Boyi couldn't help sighing, Yun'er has really grown up, and he has grown into an appearance that he is proud of, and he can finally retreat behind him, and be a child with peace of mind. The retirement of leisure officials was the only thing that gave him a headache, and he hoped it would never happen.

Knowing that today she was going to accompany Princess Qiuci to the hunting ground, Xiuyan was not to mention how happy she was, she even took out her long-cherished hunting outfit, a very precious set of clothes, and at that time found the most expensive tailor in the capital The teacher spent a long time tailoring it for her figure. She has been exposed to many weapons and weapons because of her personal hobbies since she was a child, but she is best at bows and arrows.

Ladies from famous families in the capital, if she wants to be the first, no one dares to be the second. Today she must get good grades and look good.

Mr. Su Guo didn't intend to participate, but he refused the matter because of his poor health. He didn't know that the girl Xiuyan would not let her die, so he didn't understand. Why does he think about fighting and killing all day long like a big man in a daughter's house? Woolen cloth.

"Then dad, if you don't go, I'll go alone." Su Xiuyan, who had already changed into light luggage, said lightly with her hands on her hips. In fact, she thought it would be better if dad didn't go, so as not to talk about her all the way. It's going to be annoying.

Seeing this, Su Guogong immediately changed his mind.

"That won't work. Dad will go with you. If you let you act like a girl, people will think that I, Su Guogong, don't give face. Besides, Dad doesn't worry about you. What if something happens again?"

Su Xiuyan was very helpless, but there was nothing she could do, who made this her father.

The hunting ground is located in the north of the capital, just behind the imperial palace. There is no way for ordinary people or ordinary people to enter. On weekdays, there will be royal guards to guard it strictly, and it is only open to princes and nobles.

Because of the successive heavy snowfalls, no one has ever entered the hunting ground. The snow field inside is well preserved and looks like a vast expanse of white. Occasionally, there will be footprints of hares or wild deer in the depths of the forest.

After a while, large troops gathered at the entrance of the hunting ground.

The emperor rode at the front in an airtight and well-warmed carriage, followed by Aria's carriage. Xiao Qi only brought Chang Jin out today, and the other two stayed in the palace. People gossip, this is a matter of his personal preferences, he is the emperor, there is no need to cater to others too much.

One after another, other people also arrived at the venue. According to the hunting rules announced in the past, everyone should be ready to warm up and play.

Of course, you can choose not to warm up, as long as you have enough confidence, after the game starts, you will not fall off the horse because of being too nervous.

Su Xiuyan jumped out of the carriage one step ahead of Su Guogong, looked at the huge hunting ground that couldn't be seen, and praised repeatedly, the things used by the emperor are different, it must be half the size of the capital here.

Su Guogong got off the carriage behind her, coughed softly twice, "Xiuyan, follow father."

Unexpectedly, Xiuyan didn't hear his words at all, and the whole person had already rushed to the front.

"Xiuyan has met Your Majesty, Lady Zhaoyi, and Princess Qiuci." Xiuyan was sensible and saluted first, and when she raised her head, she did not forget to give Aria an extra look.

But it was obvious that Aria didn't take her seriously and ignored her lightly.

This made Su Xiuyan feel very frustrated.

Sima Yun came to salute after him. Aria picked up a bow and arrow that everyone was preparing to use for the competition and tried it out. When she saw Sima Yun coming, she stopped and looked at her for a long time. Seeing her alone, she couldn't help laughing. "General Sima, why is he alone today?"