in2ebook Chapter 177 Something is wrong
Chapter 177 Something is wrong
Xie Zhiyi organized a winter hunting event. Originally, she only invited unmarried young ladies and young men from each family, but thinking that Yu Guiwan was also good at riding and shooting, and had helped her once at her mother's birthday party last time, she made an exception and invited Yu Guiwan, who was already married.
Su Qingyu was also among the invited guests. Originally, she hadn't intended to invite a weak and frail woman. If her aunt hadn't told her that Su Qingyu was the Prime Minister's daughter and had a close relationship with Yu Guiwan, even if she didn't go out hunting, she could still drink tea and chat with the others in the tent.
So this time Xie Zhiyi not only invited many people who could ride and shoot, but also invited those who could not ride and shoot.
When Yu Guiwan and Xie Sui arrived, the Su Mansion's carriage had also arrived. As the host of this event, Xie Zhiyi was naturally greeting people, and seeing Yu Guiwan and Xie Sui coming together didn't seem strange to him.
"Yong'an meets the Emperor's uncle and sister-in-law."
Now Xie Zhiyi had less prejudice against Yu Guiwan, so he called her "Imperial Aunt" clearly, unlike his previous reluctance.
The others saluted when they saw them.
"The Imperial Uncle's arrival today is perfect. I was just worried about not having anyone fair and impartial today. My aunt originally said she would come, but suddenly told me yesterday afternoon that she couldn't come. So today, I'll have to trouble the Imperial Uncle."
Xie Zhiyi was just worried about what to do if there was no fair person today.
"You are a little smarter now."
Xie Sui didn't say yes or no. Anyway, when Xie Zhiyi heard this, it meant Xie Sui agreed.
Yu Guiwan was just about to go talk to Su Qingyu when Nangong Yi walked over here.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Chen." Nangong Yi bent down and bowed, his voice paused as he saluted Yu Guiwan, "Greetings, Princess Chen." He concealed his expression and spoke respectfully.
Xie Sui saw Nangong Yi again, narrowed his eyes, and took the initiative to talk, "I heard that Master Nangong has been traveling abroad. I think his riding and archery skills must be much better than others."
Nangong Yi smiled and said, "Your Highness Prince Chen, I'm afraid you think too highly of me."
Seeing the two of them chatting, Yu Guiwan tugged at the corner of Xie Sui's clothes and looked at Su Qingyu who was chatting with Ji Minghui not far away. The two looked at each other without saying anything, but Xie Sui immediately understood what Yu Guiwan meant.
After saying hello, Yu Guiwan walked over there. Nangong Yi saw their every move, and since Yu Guiwan ignored him, he felt very uncomfortable.
Could it be that she really didn't remember him?
People's eyes can't lie. I clearly tested her last time at the birthday party.
Thinking of this, Nangong Yi couldn't help but curl up a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth.
"Mr. Nangong seems to know A Wan?"
Xie Sui deliberately asked probingly, even calling him "Ah Wan" in front of him. According to the information received so far, the two of them had no intersection. But he was determined to cut off all the bad peach blossoms for A Wan.
It is better to pinch it by mistake than to let it go by mistake.
Nangong Yi suddenly met Xie Sui's eyes and said calmly: "Your Highness, you are joking. Who in the entire capital doesn't know Princess Chen?" Nangong Yi's answer was flawless.
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Yu Guiwan didn't expect that Xie Zhiyi had invited so many young ladies from aristocratic families who couldn't ride or shoot today. "After the hunting starts, don't go near the hunting ground," she warned.
"Okay, we don't know how to hunt either, but we still want to honor Princess Yong'an."
Su Qingyu spoke in a voice that only the three of them could hear.
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Yu Guiwan mounted his horse, holding the reins in one hand and a bow and arrow in the other. Everyone was ready, waiting for the command to set off.
When everyone heard the command to set off, they all rushed out on horseback.
There weren't many prey in winter, so Yu Guiwan went deeper into the forest, followed closely by Nangong Yi. Nangong Yi wanted to catch up with Yu Guiwan, but suddenly someone came on horseback and stopped him.
"Mr. Nangong, someone wants you to come over."
Nangong Yi frowned, his face full of displeasure: "Who is so ignorant? Didn't you see that I'm hunting?"
"She said she knows about the relationship between you and Princess Chen, and maybe she can help you."
Nangong Yi's expression immediately became solemn, and he shouted, "Watch your words, this young master and Princess Chen are innocent." He was very dissatisfied with the man in front of him.
"Lead the way."
Nangong Yi felt that the other party had bad intentions. After all, he knew that the innocence of a girl was the most important thing. If someone with ulterior motives heard it, things would be different.
"Yes."
The two chose another route to return.
The man took Nangong Yi to an open space, but Nangong Yi didn't see anyone coming. He said coldly, "Is your master so insincere?"
"Please wait a moment, sir." The man bowed.
After saying that, he wanted to leave.
Nangong Yi looked around and felt something was wrong. The next moment, Nangong Yi suddenly took action. He reached out and pulled out the long arrow on his back, stepped forward quickly, and covered the man's mouth with his hand.
The arrow pierced into his neck fiercely. The moment the arrow entered, blood spurted out and stained Nangong Yi's hand with blood.
Nangong Yi took out the handkerchief in his arms and wiped the blood off his hands. When he was about to leave, he heard a little movement not far away. Nangong Yi carefully identified the direction and approached the sound step by step.
"Mmmmmmm..."
The closer we got to the bushes, the clearer the sound became.
Nangong Yi parted the grass.
Su Qingyu was seen with her hands and feet tied up, her mouth covered with a black cloth, and she could only make a few unclear sounds. As soon as Nangong Yi saw her, he immediately recognized Su Qingyu as the person who had just spoken to Yu Guiwan.
Nangong Yi untied Su Qingyu without thinking.
After being untied, Su Qingyu immediately tidied her clothes and hair, and bowed to Nangong Yi, "Thank you, Mr. Nangong." Su Qingyu's eyes were a little red, and it was obvious that she had been crying.
"You're welcome."
Nangong Yi spoke lightly, his voice a little distant, "Can you go back by yourself? Can you find the way?" Nangong Yi looked at the location which seemed not far from the tent.
"Thank you, Master Nangong."
Su Qingyu thanked him again.
At this moment, a female voice suddenly came from not far away: "Don't be afraid!"
Immediately afterwards, a rabbit ran towards the two of them, followed by a sharp arrow. Seeing the arrow blade coming towards them, Nangong Yi immediately threw the dagger in his hand.
At the moment the dagger and the sharp arrow touched, they collided and fell to the ground.
At this time, Xie Zhiyi rode over and frowned when he saw the fallen arrow blade on the ground. The next moment, Nangong Yi's voice was scolded, "Xie Zhiyi! Can you see clearly?"