As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Yanzhou threw her coat over, turned around and left.
Only Cheng Ning stood there inexplicably.
After a long time, she moved her stiff neck, sighed, and found a nearby guard: "Can you rescue the little eagle above and bring it to me?"
The big eagle left the nest, and the little eagle left in the nest had no choice but to die. Unless it was saved, it would not survive the freezing cold wind in February.
If it were in the past, Cheng Ning wouldn't have to ask for help.
But now, she can't reach the ten-meter-high tree.
The guard placed the little eagle in Cheng Ning's hand and said in confusion: "Mother, these beasts are destined to live and die. If you save them, you may not be able to feed them."
"We can't just watch it die there."
The little eagle opened its eyes, pecked Cheng Ning's hand, and neighed like a young bird.
"This kind of bird is very ferocious. Your hands are bleeding!"
"It's okay," Cheng Ning wrapped the little eagle completely in his coat and brought it back to the camp.
After they left, the guard scratched his head and said to his companion: "Concubine Xi spoke calmly to Your Majesty, as if she didn't care about her children at all, but she was clearly reluctant to let go of even a young eagle. Get off."
"Hush, why are you talking so much about my masters?"
And behind the tree trunk not far away, Ouyang Xi's face appeared when everyone had dispersed.
Xiao Tao supported her: "Your Majesty... Isn't it a little inexplicable that Your Majesty is so angry?"
Ouyang Xi looked away and smiled faintly: "We just met Eunuch Wang. Is he holding porridge in his hand?"
"Yes, I said it was prepared for His Majesty, but after the bonfire, I invited Your Majesty to come to our tent to eat some cakes, and Your Majesty even said he wasn't hungry."
"You still don't understand? That's for Concubine Xi."
Xiao Tao was a little surprised: "That Concubine Xi still doesn't know what's good and what's good. Your Majesty coaxes her, but she is always angry with His Majesty."
"Heir, heir." Ouyang Xi sighed softly: "Who knows what your majesty thinks."
It seems that she hates Concubine Xi, but every aspect of her expression is contradictory.
She wanted to invite her over for tea, but Wei Yanzhou said there were still government affairs to deal with.
But in a blink of an eye, Cheng Ning was there again.
Ouyang Xi could tell whether it was government affairs that were important or just an excuse.
**
Wei Yanzhou didn't return to Cheng Ning's camp, and he didn't know where he went.
However, he had his own main camp and brought out a few concubines, so it was a matter of course for him to go wherever he went.
The second day was the real hunting day.
When she got up, Cheng Ning sat in the quilt and felt dizzy.
Chunhua had arranged clothes for her, but when she turned around and saw someone still sitting there in a daze, she couldn't help but urge: "My queen, everyone is gathering up front, we have to hurry up."
Staying in bed these past few days has become more and more excessive.
After enduring the dizziness, Cheng Ning slowly got out of bed.
She thought it was because of the wind last night, but she didn't want to say anything.
Chunhua always made a fuss, and later mobilized all the troops to invite the imperial doctor over.
She was tired of those bitter medicines.
Today's clothing is a riding outfit. Although Cheng Ning will not participate in the competition, it is inconvenient to wear a palace skirt for hunting.
Whether they are concubines or noble ladies who come to participate, they will all wear light clothes to serve.
The riding gear had a waistband, and when Chunhua tightened it for Cheng Ning, she noticed that Cheng Ning's waist was extremely thin.
Yingying is not enough to describe it.
Chunhua knew that Cheng Ning would look good in armor, but she didn't expect that just wearing a riding outfit would make her look extremely dashing.
"My dear, you are so beautiful."
Chunhua stood behind Cheng Ning, their figures reflected in the bronze mirror, and her eyes were a little sore as she looked at them.
Such an outstanding woman should not be trapped in the harem.
"Where is the eagle cub?" Cheng Ning suddenly remembered: "Have you fed it meat?"
Chunhua pushed her out: "Come on, come on, there's Huan fluttering in the nest, he's stronger than you!"
"You little girl, are you comparing me to an eagle?"
While laughing, someone suddenly appeared in front of them.
It was Zhou Kuo who came: "Greetings to Concubine Xi."
People are in high spirits when happy events happen. Zhou Kuo has done well in prison and has just been promoted in the past two days.
He was a man of gratitude. When he saw Cheng Ning, he took the initiative to say hello.
After all, if it weren't for Cheng Ning's idea, he wouldn't have been promoted so smoothly.
"Master Zhou," Cheng Ning nodded lightly, not showing much enthusiasm.
Zhou Kuo understood that he and Cheng Ning didn't know each other at first, so it was strange that they suddenly became familiar with each other.
He was the one who jumped in just now.
After he said his greetings, he pushed some of his way aside and said, "Best regards, Madam."
Cheng Ning was then supported by Chunhua.
"Do you recognize this Master Zhou?" Chunhua asked doubtfully, "Is he from the prison?"
Even if Cheng Ning didn't enter the palace as a concubine, she probably wouldn't have much interaction with Zhou Kuo.
Why would Zhou Kuo come specifically to say hello?
"There was a case where I had an encounter with him." Cheng Ning made random remarks.
Chunhua: "Oh, oh, sir, you are quite affectionate this week."
At least since the incident in the Cheng family, Chunhua has been by Cheng Ning's side and has seen a lot of people getting into trouble.
And there was no other person like Zhou Kuo who came specifically to say hello.
Cheng Ning agreed that this Zhou Kuo was thoughtful.
As he spoke, he entered the scene.
There are already a lot of people gathered here. Nan Entropy Fu Youting and others are all sitting on horses in riding attire.
The other princes and grandsons are even more eager to try.
Seeing Cheng Ning come in, everyone's eyes followed her.
Her riding attire was red, and her robe was not long, just covering her knees, making her extremely tall and have extremely long legs.
Someone exclaimed: "Which official made the outfit of Concubine Xi?"
"Come on, you've never seen her wearing a military uniform before. She's a hundred times more arrogant than this."
"Yes, when she holds a long sword, she is much more imposing than this. It's not a matter of clothing at all."
It was Cheng Ning, who had the murderous spirit of fighting for years.
It has nothing to do with dressing up and nothing to do with identity.
"Empress, they are all looking at you, and His Majesty has also looked over."
Wei Yanzhou was originally talking to Ouyang Xi, and perhaps the commotion below caught his attention.
His eyes kept falling on Cheng Ning.
It wasn't until Cheng Ning arrived in front of him and saluted him that he frowned: "You slept all day yesterday, and did you sleep again this morning?"
Fu Youting from below was the first to speak out: "Concubine Xi has recovered from her injury soon, and it's normal to be snoozy."
Nan Entropy also interjected: "Yes, but with your figure, it seems that your Majesty will not be able to maintain a good figure even after entering the palace. Shouldn't Your Majesty reflect on whether he has not given enough food to Concubine Xi?"
Cheng Ning secretly glared at him and told him to shut up.
Such provocation will only anger Wei Yanzhou.
As expected, Wei Yanzhou's expression was not very good: "It seems that both of you care deeply about my beloved concubine?"
The words were threatening.
"Your Majesty, what General Fu and His Highness Nan Entropy said were just jokes. Don't delay today's game."
After Ouyang Xi finished speaking, he pulled Wei Yanzhou's sleeve and changed the topic: "I wonder what jackpot your Majesty has prepared for today's leader?"
