Chapter 169 All for the Mei family

Mei Dai gritted her teeth, her face turned red, and she reluctantly pulled the bow halfway.

"Okay!" The surrounding palace maids and guards cheered together, and even the ministers joined in the fun and raised their thumbs.

Only the official in charge of Qiu Hunt saw her draw her bow and cheered loudly while secretly breathing a sigh of relief.

The cold wind blew in his face in the huge hunting ground, but he still felt sweat on his forehead.

The winter moon was about to come, and this wise concubine didn't know what the fault was, but she suddenly became interested in hunting in autumn. His Majesty loved her very much, so he naturally agreed.

The hunting grounds are all ready, and it is not difficult to round up some rabbits, pheasants and other animals. Only Concubine Xian also has to draw a bow and shoot arrows, which worries the officials in charge. If she is not careful, Xian will be killed.

If the skin on the concubine's fingers is worn off, or her face is injured by the bowstring, Your Majesty will definitely not spare them.

Craftsmen worked overnight to make bows and arrows specifically for her use. The goal was that even an eight-year-old child could pull them. As for the range and lethality, let's not consider it for now.

Unexpectedly, Concubine Xian could only draw this kind of bow halfway. I am afraid that delicate is not enough to describe her.

Emperor Yongde, who was standing next to Mei Dai, chuckled, stepped forward and held Mei Dai's left hand holding the bow and said: "My beloved, it's normal that you can't pull it, don't force it, it will be bad if your face is scratched by the bow string.

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Mei Dai leaned on his chest and smiled at him:

"Your Majesty, I have never touched these things since I was born. I didn't expect it to be so laborious. I'm afraid I won't be able to shoot an arrow."

She was wearing a snow-white mink fur coat and a big red cotton shawl. She had a bright red face, long black hair, bright eyes and white teeth, and she looked forward to them.

Emperor Yongde was moved by what he saw. He held her cold hand and said, "It doesn't matter, I'm just here. Look, your hands are so cold."

As soon as he finished speaking, a eunuch beside him brought a hot brass chiseled hand stove to warm the concubine's hands.

When Concubine De, who was not far away, saw this, she couldn't help but rolled her eyes.

No matter what the hell, she would pretend to be pitiful. Liangzhou bordered Xirong, and they often fought with Xirong. She didn't believe that Mei Dai had never touched a bow and arrow since she was a child.

His Majesty did the same. Not only could he not see it, but when Mei Dai showed off her looks even a little, his soul flew away.

This little vixen, this little bitch... deceives the king, it is an unforgivable crime. It is simply... very annoying.

But she didn't dare to step forward and reprimand Mei Dai, it was just to make herself uncomfortable.

As the saying goes, those who know the current affairs are heroes. Now that Mei Dai is in the limelight, it would be stupid if he didn't know how to advance or retreat. If His Majesty is in a good mood this time in Qiu Lie, he can let his ministers take the opportunity to mention the idea of ​​establishing a reserve.

thing.

Xiao Zhuo was deposed, and the position of crown prince has been vacant. My son has been assisting the government for four years, so it's time for his name to be rectified, right?

When her son becomes the prince, and the mother is as valuable as the son, she as a mother will naturally become prestigious. At that time, it will not be too late to have a duel with this girl head-on.

Mei Dai covered the stove with both hands and said to Emperor Yongde: "Your Majesty, I am here to watch and help your Majesty..."

Before she finished speaking, she sneezed, as if she had caught a cold.

Emperor Yongde said: "The weather is cold. My dear, please don't be brave. You can rest in the tent. I went to compete with the second prince. When I return, I will barbecue the game here and share it with my dear and all the civil and military officials."

"I obey your orders."

Mei Dai personally led the horse and sent Emperor Yongde to ride it. Surrounded by a group of guards and ministers, she went to the distance to meet the second prince, then turned and returned to the imperial tent.

She didn't catch a cold. Whether she couldn't draw her bow or sneezed, they were just excuses to leave Emperor Yongde.

Now that Emperor Yongde has left, it's time to do his own thing.

Putting the stove on the table, Mei Dai called: "Qiao'er."

"Your Majesty," a delicate palace maid with a double bun striding into the tent, holding a large and thick package in her arms, "My slave is here...he is here."

Qiao'er is clever and loyal. She is Mei Dai's most trusted palace maid and is responsible for contacting Xiliang. She has been waiting outside the tent for a long time with her things in her arms.

"Is this a repeating crossbow?" Mei Dai asked.

No weapons could be transported into the Changchun Palace. She could only find an excuse to go out of the city for autumn hunting in order to see them.

Qiao'er put the package on the table and took a breath and said: "Mother Xian, this is it. Commander Wu specially brought it back from outside the customs. It also includes a crossbow arrow. It is said that it can fire ten in a row!"

Mei Dai reached out to lift the package, but Qiaoer was so frightened that she quickly stretched out her hand to stop it and said, "My lady, please don't touch it. If I hurt your hand, Your Majesty will punish me."

Mei Dai smiled and said: "I am a little anxious, please open it."

Qiao'er carefully opened the package, revealing the dark repeating crossbow, and said: "Commander Wu asked the blacksmiths in the capital to take a look. They said that with their craftsmanship, one person simply cannot make it. I'm afraid it will take several people to work together."

"Isn't this the repeating crossbow in "Tiangong Monogatari"?" Mei Dai looked at it carefully and shook her head, "Yes, it's the same as in the impression. The blacksmiths in the capital are all just trying to make a name for themselves. If they can't make it, they can't make it.

It’s hard to say no.”

She has read many collections of classics and history since she was a child, including "The Story of Tiangong". Now that she saw Lian Nu, she immediately remembered that it was from "The Story of Tiangong".

That Shen Yuexi could actually build such a powerful weapon?

At first, when I learned about the battle at Langya Pass, I didn't believe it. Now that seeing is believing, I couldn't help but feel strong curiosity about Shen Yuexi.

She is a woman but is proficient in the art of forging. This is too fake. There must be a hidden famous craftsman in Xiaogang Village.

This explanation is not surprising.

"This is my brother's wedding, will Shen Yuexi and Xiao Zhuo also go there?" she straightened up and asked.

Qiao'er nodded and said, "My dear, Prince Mei has already sent invitations to everyone according to your instructions. Even Prince Jing has sent them."

Mei Dai hummed. She sat back on her chair and stared at the red charcoal basin in front of her.

It was her idea to let her brother marry the daughter of Marquis Pingyang. It was also her suggestion to send invitations to princes and princes.

In this way, my brother is Xiao Zhuo's cousin-in-law. Xiao Zhuo will definitely not have any ideas about Xiliang anymore. Prince Jing and Qi must also know about this matter. They have always been eyeing Xiliang.

Xiliang has just been defeated by Xirong, and its troops are weak. It is impossible for King Jing not to know. On the side of King Qi, the eldest son Xiao Beiheng has led 50,000 Dingbei troops to Xiaogang Village. Although His Majesty ordered Zhao Mu to lead the army to intercept, I am afraid he will not be able to block it.

It won't be long.

Now the Mei family has a relationship with Xiao Zhuo, which is very similar to when her grandfather sent her to the palace.

Now that her grandfather is gone and her father and brother are overwhelmed, she must find a way to save Xiliang.

However, this plan is not perfect. Xiao Zhuo was famous for his cruelty when he conquered Beidi. What if he desperately decides to turn his back and occupy Xiliang?

Her eyes moved to the repeating crossbow that Qiaoer was packing.

With Shen Yuexi's help, Xiao Zhuowan became evil. With the strength of his father and brother, how could they possibly stop him.

"Qiao'er, get the pen and ink quickly."

You must tell your father and brother that you cannot give Xiao Zhuo any troops. After all, he is an outsider and it is impossible for him to command the troops of Xiliang. As long as he is not given troops, he will not be able to pose a threat to Xiliang.

If there is a need to fight, let his brother Maple take him there.

Xiliang is now in danger. In order to preserve the foundation of the Mei family, she must work hard and strategize.

Qiaoer brought the pen and ink, laid out the paper for her, and said as if she remembered something: "By the way, my lady, I forgot to tell you something."

"Say." Mei Dai wrote quickly without raising her head.

"Prince Jing is on his way to the capital."

"Oh?" Mei Dai stopped writing and raised her head, "Didn't he come here not long ago? Why is he here again?"
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