Volume 1: The Newlyweds Chapter 37: Riding and Archery
The long night.
Xue Junyou chatted a lot with the crown prince again, all about Anyang's mother-in-law, Concubine Gongsun Huang.
From the conversation with the Crown Prince, it was found that before Concubine Gongsun became terminally ill, reports of this illness had been reported in many places in the Entropy Kingdom, and they all had the same symptoms, and even the time from onset to death was almost the same.
This should not be a coincidence. Maybe the terminal illness that Princess Gongsun suffered from was not liver cancer, but a poison with the same symptoms as the liver cancer that Xue Junyou knew.
If we think about conspiracy theories extending outward, it is very likely that this disease occurred in many places in the Entropy Kingdom to test its toxicity.
Xue Junyou really couldn't imagine what kind of vicious person could do such an unconscionable thing.
Thinking in his heart, Xue Junyou returned to the small courtyard where he rested. Because it was already late at night, Xue Junyou kept quiet from opening the door to entering the room, for fear of waking up his roommates again.
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One night passed.
It was another ordinary morning, the sky was about to dawn, and Xue Junyou had already finished Tai Chi for half an hour in the courtyard.
"Did you not come back all night? Ninth Prince Consort."
There was a question from behind, and Xue Junyou turned around and saw that it was Dong Jiusi, the fifth prince-in-law, who was going out with the copper basin he had just washed.
Xue Jun responded lightly, thinking that Uncle Shi had mentioned yesterday that today was the academy's riding and shooting day. Although he had the approval of the academy's master, he still had to learn the six arts.
So he suggested to Dong Jiusi: "Would you like to have breakfast together? Today we are learning riding and shooting, so you should be very tired."
Upon hearing the horse shooting, Dong Jiusi showed a look that was worse than death, "Let's forget it. If you eat it, you will be beaten out by Mr. Xi."
After saying that, Dong Jiusi walked back. When he was about to enter the door, he turned around and asked Xue Junyou concernedly: "Nine Prince Consort, did you have nothing to do with the abalone shot yesterday?"
Xue Junyou shook his head: "It's okay, I told the Taifu everything, and he said he would also give you a new husband."
When Dong Jiusi heard this, his face finally showed joy, and he hurried back, as excited as a child: "The master still cares about our affairs? That's great, haha, the Nine Prince Consort is indeed a big tree."
It wasn't until this moment that Xue Junyou realized that he was afraid of being implicated in yesterday's incident.
"In that case, let's go. I will risk my life to accompany you, and have breakfast with you." Dong Jiusi excitedly grabbed Xue Junyou's arm.
Xue Junyou hurriedly pulled it out, always feeling something strange.
The two of them went to the college cafeteria together. It was okay, at least they treated the students of this college as individuals when it came to food.
Xue Junyou casually ordered some steamed buns and bird's nest porridge and sat down. He took a bite of the pleated steamed buns, another bite, and another bite.
Damn it, you really don’t treat the students of this college as human beings, it’s useless!
After another mouthful of bird's nest porridge, which was just a bowl of sugar water in total, Xue Jun felt aggrieved and wanted to smash the store, but fortunately it was free, so there was no reason to smash the store.
At this time, Dong Jiusi was sitting across from him with a tray of coarse grains. As an old man in this "concentration camp", he naturally knew that only coarse grains would not deceive people here.
"What did the master ask you to do yesterday?"
Dong Jiusi moved his chopsticks, recalling yesterday's scene of the Nine Prince Consort chasing Bao Jie, and felt that it was very satisfying, so he mixed several bowls of mixed rice porridge.
Xue Junyou did not answer his question because Uncle Shi had said that it should be kept secret. After all, the world was dangerous and there were countless pairs of eyes outside always staring at the position of the Crown Prince and Tutor.
However, one thing still concerned him. The man in front of him was also the consort, a relative of the emperor. They said that this skinny camel was bigger than a horse, but these camels seemed to be able to endure hardships. Such a deceptive place, actually
You can still drink it in big gulps.
"Are you not getting along well with the Fifth Princess?" Xue Junyou couldn't bear it anymore, so he asked.
Dong Jiusi, who was eating, could see his body trembling violently for no reason. He quickly reached out to stop her and said, "Fifth Princess Moti! I managed to avoid her for nine days. Don't let those three words disturb the life of this academy."
"Forehead."
Xue Junyou frowned slightly, thinking of Mr. Xi's bad mouth yesterday, and retorted: "But the life here doesn't look that good."
Dong Jiusi quickly drank the last mouthful of porridge and replied reluctantly: "A place without a princess is a good place."
At this point, Dong Jiusi felt doubtful and asked: "Is it possible that the Ninth Prince Consort likes to be with Princess Anyang?"
"Yes, I really like being with the princess. She is so beautiful. I feel happy even looking at her from a distance. In my previous life... "
When the words came to his lips, Xue Junyou suddenly shut up and almost said that he had never seen such a beautiful woman in his previous life.
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After breakfast, Xue Junyou and Dong Jiusi went to the fourth courtyard of the college. There were no buildings here, and the paved grass was wilted by the first snowfall.
At this moment, the morning fog has dispersed quite a bit, and people are already arriving in twos and threes at the place where they practice riding and shooting.
There are not many, they are all princes-in-law of Entropy Kingdom who have the same fate.
"Nine Consorts!"
"Brother Dong."
When everyone saw Xue Junyou and Dong Jiusi coming, they rushed over with friendly smiles on their faces.
"Huh? Why do you feel that you are different from the imperial banquet that day?"
Xue Junyou was surprised to see that at the homecoming banquet with Anyang not long ago, these princes-in-law, who looked familiar but had not spoken to each other at all, were still sitting upright, attending the banquet like vigils.
Dong Jiusi explained: "That's a royal banquet. How dare we make any move like the Nine Prince Consort, otherwise we will be beaten into pig heads when we return home."
"It's so miserable." Xue Junyou couldn't believe it at all, but when he saw all the princes nodding, he couldn't help but believe it.
"By the way, the Ninth Prince Consort looks lively and lively. I think he will win the heart of Princess Anyang." The one who spoke was the Third Prince Consort Zhang Yue. The Third Princess was known to be a good gambler. From the clothes that were washed a little white,
I can also recognize one or two.
Although I dare not say whether he is sincere or not, Xue Junyou is indeed living better than them in the princess mansion.
Mr. Xi, who was in charge of teaching horseback riding and archery, had not yet arrived. Xue Junyou and the other princes-in-law had taken a look at each other and gradually got to know each other.
The eldest son-in-law is called Li An. He is relatively old and has some vicissitudes of life on his face. It can be seen that he has suffered a lot.
Needless to say, the third prince-in-law, Zhang Yue, was the fourth prince-in-law, Lu Qiming, who was considered the prettiest among them all. After all, when Xue Junyou beat Ma Jiu to death, he could have guessed that the fourth princess must be lecherous.
Needless to say, the fifth prince-in-law Dong Jiusi, the fifth princess must be particularly fond of violence, otherwise he would not be able to beat her like that.
Ju Song, the Sixth Prince Consort, and Cao Hu, the Seventh Prince Consort, were both ordinary and down-to-earth sons of famous families. If it were not for the purpose of supporting the dozens of families behind them, they would not have stooped to become princes-in-law.
As for Princess Nangong’s eighth prince-in-law, Yin Shuo, he is a weird one. He comes from a family of swordsmen, but he is an anomaly. He reads books while others practice swordsmanship at a young age. All his brothers have become famous in the world, and he has already passed the exam.
The top pick of the previous year.
After learning the news, his family severed ties with him overnight, leaving him with only a green shirt and a famous sword. When he entered the palace riding a big horse and carrying red flowers, he happened to meet Nangong, who was obsessed with story books.
The princess, with just one look that was too much, made him completely unable to become an official, and he had no choice but to become the student with the highest diploma in this college.
Everyone waited there thoughtfully for a while. The instructor who was responsible for teaching them how to ride and shoot came over with a skinny old horse. The skinny horse also carried a bunch of hard bow and arrows on its back.
Xue Junyou looked a little disappointed. He thought he could ride a horse and gallop here today, but could this old horse really carry people?
"This gentleman's name is Shi Quan. He has joined the army before and is very strict on weekdays." Dong Jiusi whispered from the side.
Xue Junyou just nodded. In fact, Xue Junyou could guess a thing or two without him having to say anything.
This man has an unkempt beard, but his back is very straight, but his legs and feet are somewhat inconvenient. He must have been injured in some way, and then he became a horse riding and shooting instructor here.
Soon, Shi Quan came to the front of the consorts with a tired face. He frowned tightly and looked at the helpless prodigies in front of him.
After looking at it for a long time, he finally sighed heavily and said: "Today we will focus on practicing a hundred steps to penetrate the Yang. Each person will practice for an hour. Those who hit the target can rest."
After that, he asked everyone to go to the horseback to get their bows and arrows. For him, watching these people shooting arrows together was simply insulting to the bows and arrows. Just as he was about to turn around, the cat took a nap where he was supervising.
About an hour later, I suddenly heard a question coming from behind me.
Xue Junyou held a bow that looked like a hard bow in his hand and asked: "Sir, did you hold it wrong? This bow is too light. How can you penetrate a poplar with a hundred steps?"
Shi Quan didn't take it seriously. He turned around and looked at the student who asked the question. He didn't seem to recognize him. He yawned and said, "Are you the prince's consort? Didn't you go to the wrong place?"
"Students are like nine princes-in-law." Xue Junyou's attitude towards people has always depended on others' attitude towards him. Seeing that this person was not as rude as his teacher yesterday, he treated him with the same attitude towards ordinary people.
But when Shi Quan heard the words "Nine Prince Consort", he was shocked. He raised his slightly tired eyes and looked up and down. He didn't have the three-headed, six-armed, red-faced and fangs rumored.
Xue Junyou felt a little uncomfortable with what he saw. He looked at himself twice, then raised his head and asked, "Is there something wrong with me?"
Shi Quan shook his head, but felt a little unbelievable, "Are you the Ninth Prince Consort? The Ninth Prince Consort who fought with the bully in the street for more than a hundred rounds and finally beat him to death?"
Xue Junyou frowned and replied: "It's not that powerful. Ma Jiu was killed by one punch from me."
Shi Quan nodded numbly.
Is it really hard for him to believe that a businessman's consort with this physique and pampering could kill a bully with one punch?
Seeing his hesitation, Xue Junyou seemed to have guessed what the other party was thinking, so he put the bow in his hand, pulled it gently, and click! The wooden bow that looked like a hard bow was torn off instantly.
Looking at Shi Quan's surprised look, Xue Junyou raised the corner of his mouth and said again: "What do you think, sir? I say this bow is too light and cannot penetrate the Yang with a hundred steps."
Shi Quan nodded: "Indeed."
Xue Junyou also nodded and was about to ask for a new bow, but was blocked by the other party's words.
"This is a bow specially made by a dignitary of the academy. The number is counted every day. Remember to pay the cost of damaging the objects in the academy later."