The eastern suburbs were originally a wasteland.
The founding emperor of Jingguo and the previous dynasty fought here for more than ten days, and almost every inch of the land was soaked in blood.
Maybe it's the nourishment of blood.
After the war, the wild grass in the eastern suburbs grew extremely lush.
It even reaches the knees in many places.
Bai Buhui's father, the late emperor, spotted this place and transformed it into a royal hunting ground.
I often come here to play with some ministers and generals.
In the past, in order to ensure that the animals inside could grow up healthily, no one except the emperor's jade pendant was allowed to enter.
Xiao Chuang had been sent to guard Dongjiaoyuan before.
Every day he is either on patrol or on patrol, day and night.
It was a double torture, both mental and physical.
After leaving Dongjiaoyuan, he vowed never to set foot in that place again.
Whoever goes again will be short-sighted!
That's why he had such a big reaction when he saw the jade pendant in Jiang Chen's hand.
"Dong Jiaoyuan? What are you doing there?"
"Oh, it's a long story!" Jiang Chen sighed softly, "Have you heard that your Majesty will hold a hunting competition recently?"
"Is it possible that you want to go too?"
"I can't help myself."
Although Xiao Chuang thinks about fighting all day long and is not very interested in the affairs of the court, but Jiang Chen has to go to Dongjiaoyuan in advance, so things become clear.
"The so-called position of Supervising Heaven's Censor, isn't it specially prepared for you?"
Jiang Chen didn't say anything, and spread his hands to express that I was also helpless!
"No wonder you are asked to handle such an important matter as escorting the mission. It seems that His Majesty is planning to win over you."
"Don't do it. You don't know how many people there are in the court right now, how many pairs of eyes are staring at me. I don't want to be won over by him."
Although he said this, it was obvious that there was no room for maneuver.
Unless he takes Bai Zhi to wander around the world.
But her illness...
I don’t know if that old guy Han Lu is reliable or not. There’s been no news at all for so long.
If his thoughts were known to Han Lu, he would definitely spit out two ounces of blood.
Traitor, traitor!
"According to His Majesty, you are very familiar with Dongjiaoyuan. Let's prepare some surprises for them."
"Haha, that's too familiar." Xiao Chuang smiled strangely.
"I even know exactly where those people stand every time they shoot, what fodder the chosen horses like to eat, and which filly they have an affair with."
"Let me go, King of Hell, your taste is very unique!"
Jiang Chen tilted his head and looked at Xiao Chuang in surprise.
I didn't expect that this tall and thick-looking guy would have such a strange hobby.
Da Jing's serious people are reduced by one.
"Let you try to watch the show for several years."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Jiang Chen stepped forward and patted his shoulder, "This time is different. You can have fun watching it."
Xiao Chuang looked at him dubiously, called the guards to fetch three horses, and took Jiang Chen and the two of them straight to Dongjiaoyuan.
Although the original hunting ground in the eastern suburbs is under the jurisdiction of Shangjing City, it is still a bit far away, and there is no village in front of it or a store in the back. It is indeed a bit boring to stay for a long time.
With Bai Buhui's token, the guards would naturally not dare to stop him.
A group of three people easily entered the camp inside Dongjiaoyuan.
"This is usually where His Majesty and the ministers stay. It is absolutely impossible to come in without permission. Moreover, they will conduct a careful inspection before the hunting officially begins, so it is almost impossible to do anything here. "
Xiao Chuang seemed to have read through Jiang Chen's thoughts and said slowly.
I blanch it, Bai San.
You fucking tricked me again!
However, now that you have come, you must not leave without doing anything.
Xiao Chuang's force value is good, but he is far behind in hunting and target shooting.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to set up a trap here.
"What if it's more hidden?"
"Do you think this place is hidden?"
Except for some tents used for resting, the eastern suburbs can be seen at a glance.
"However, you can't tamper with the venue, but you can do something with the arrows and targets." Xiao Chuang said while stroking his chin.
When he was on duty here before, he would specially inspect the venue, especially the place where the emperor stayed, and would not miss every corner.
But those targets and arrows were much more relaxed.
Except for some guys with short-circuited heads, no one would touch it.
And they are all deployed one or two days in advance by the Royal Forest Army.
"What should I do?"
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
Xiao Chuang smiled mysteriously.
Those guys from the Royal Forest Army have long disliked them, so why not do it if they can make them sick this time?
…
A few days passed by.
The quiet eastern suburbs suddenly became lively.
The sun shines on the golden flag, shining brightly.
Wearing armor and riding on tall horses, the Royal Forest Army marched uniformly on the grassland of the eastern suburbs. The sound of horse hooves sounded here like dull thunder.
All the officials' children were dressed in gorgeous clothes, holding long bows, and were ready to show off their talents.
Even if you don't get an official position, it's good to be appreciated by the emperor.
The air is filled with the fragrance of grass and earth.
Only one person seemed out of place with everyone present.
"Who is that guy? He looks like he's not awake."
"Jiang Chen, the unlucky guy who successfully escorted the mission but didn't receive any reward."
"It's really him, wearing such gorgeous clothes, I almost didn't recognize him."
Bai Bugui and the ministers have not arrived yet.
The children of the rich and powerful present were all a little bored. Three or five of them gathered together, bragging about their own strength and how skilled the concubine they had married was.
Naturally, there are some people from the Imperial Academy among them.
The object of their discussion was naturally Jiang Chen, who was dozing off in the corner.
"What are you doing? It's just hunting. As for making such a big show, it's as if he is afraid that others will not know that he is the emperor."
Jiang Chen was bored and put his head on one hand, yawning continuously.
If Xiao Chuang hadn't told him early in the morning that everything was ready.
He wanted to go back to sleep.
"Stop complaining. I heard that today's hunting competition is different."
"What's so special? Isn't it just chasing small animals all over the mountains and plains?"
"But what if the Prime Minister and Prince Li are coming."
"Um?"
Hearing Xiao Chuang's words, Jiang Chen suddenly became interested.
He had long wanted to see what the Prime Minister looked like.
On the way to escorting the mission, he was tripped up again and again, so today we can settle the score.
As for the King of Ceremony...
What should be more worrying is Bai Buhui!
It's a rare sight.
This time, in addition to some young disciples of Jingguo, there were also family members of various ministers, and even Jiang Chen saw Concubine Li.
From the looks of it, he is still alive and well.
Of course, they were not all here for the post of Supervising Heavenly Censor, but more for the adults in the imperial court to show off their sons, so as to gain the emperor's appreciation and find a good marriage.
Grand events like royal hunting are rare, so you must seize the opportunity.
Seeing that the visitors were almost here, Jiang Chen stood up and walked out of the camp.
"What are you going for?"
"There's a lot of excitement, why don't you, King of Hell, go and see it together?"
"You'd better go on your own."
Xiao Chuang took a few steps back and declined his proposal.
Every time they say it's lively, but never once is it true, I won't be fooled!
