latelenovela Chapter 360: Own Intentions
Chapter 360: Own Intentions
Zhao Baopeng turned his head and looked at her. He was silent for a moment and said in a muffled voice, "I don't know. I just feel happy, but also a little disappointed."
Even though I had guessed this would be the ending, I still couldn't help but feel some anticipation.
Shen Shuyi stood beside him, threw him two bottles of medicine, and whispered, "Do you know why it is called the Sacred Heart is Unpredictable?"
After Zhao Baopeng took it, he turned and looked at her.
Shen Shuyi said gently: "Don't worry, the autumn hunt has just begun."
*
After Shen Shuyi returned to the tent, Lian Qiao, who was acting like a maid, was fiddling with something with her head down.
Seeing Shen Shuyi coming back, Lian Qiao's eyes sparkled, and she quickly came to Shen Shuyi: "Sister Yi~"
"How is it?" Shen Shuyi asked softly.
Lian Qiao nodded to her, then took out a sealed bamboo tube and handed it to Shen Shuyi: "Open it and take a look."
Shen Shuyi gently moved the lid open and saw a group of tiny black insects wriggling inside. Each one had a shiny body and extremely long antennae, and they were so densely packed that it made people feel physically uncomfortable.
Yuping took a glance and immediately took two steps back in fright.
Shen Shuyi's expression remained unchanged and he closed the lid.
Since there was no one in the tent at this time, Lian Qiao didn't worry too much and whispered to Shen Shuyi, "I spent two days searching in the forest before I found these. This kind of insect usually likes to play dead, but will become restless when it encounters the fragrance of pine and bamboo. I have tried it several times and it won't go wrong."
Shen Shuyi smiled: "Just right."
Today's competition is just an appetizer. Tomorrow is the day of the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, and everyone must present gifts.
Except for the princes and grandchildren of the emperor, gifts from others would most likely not be opened in public.
But it was no secret that the Queen Mother liked to worship Buddha. If there was an outstanding gift, the maids and servants beside her would definitely present it for the Queen Mother to choose.
Just as she would not let the Qingyuan Marquisate miss this opportunity, Shen Jingyu and the Qin family would not miss this opportunity either.
"Qin Xin." Shen Shuyi said in a deep voice.
"Miss." Qin Xin responded.
Shen Shuyi waved to her and threw the bamboo tube to her. Qin Xin swallowed, took it and turned away.
Jinzhu blinked, quite curious.
Lian Qiao couldn't help but ask, "Sister Yi, is there something interesting going on..."
Shen Shuyi curled up the corners of his lips and smiled, "Do you know what gift Shen Jingyu prepared for the Queen Mother?"
Lian Qiao shook her head.
Shen Shuyi whispered, "It's a prayer wheel made of pure gold and engraved with scriptures about reincarnation."
The Empress Dowager worshipped Buddha and liked scriptures about salvation and reincarnation. It was not difficult to find out if anyone was interested.
Other people's gifts may not be so easy to deliver to the Queen Mother, but Shen Jingyu's will definitely be.
After all, if Concubine Jing wanted to arrange a marriage between her and Xiao Yuncheng, she had to get permission from the Empress Dowager.
Otherwise, even if Emperor Qianwu issued an edict, it would make the Empress Dowager unhappy.
And now, taking advantage of the Queen Mother's birthday, is the best time.
Lian Qiao's eyes rolled around and he figured out the key.
Shen Shuyi said nothing more and stood up to meet his uncle Zhao Dehai.
Shen Shuyi came to a remote mountain. Zhao Dehai was standing under a dead tree at the moment, with one hand behind his back and a gentle expression, without any sign of disappointment at the failure of his plan.
"Uncle." Shen Shuyi spoke in a gentle voice.
"Sister Yi." Zhao Dehai raised his eyes and saw that the girl looked much more beautiful after not seeing her for a few days.
"My uncle is very powerful. I believe he will find a way to send the string of ivory beads to the queen." Shen Shuyi said softly.
Zhao Dehai did not hide it: "I have indeed made some arrangements, but whether the queen will be satisfied or not depends on luck."
After getting the answer he wanted, Shen Shuyi did not continue the topic, but said: "Your Majesty is in the prime of life, it is rare for him to go out to relax. I am afraid that he will not be able to hold back and go to the hunting ground for a walk in the next two days."
Zhao Dehai stared at the girl in front of him for a while, pondering the meaning of her words. After a while, he said, "I'll send someone to keep an eye on what's going on."
When the emperor travels, there will be a lot of noise.
Shen Shuyi looked at Zhao Dehai and said slowly: "According to the spies, there are assassins from the enemy country hiding in the forest, waiting for an opportunity to strike."
"What did you say!" Zhao Dehai's expression rarely showed a slight fluctuation.
Shen Shuyi looked straight at him and said word by word: "Uncle, you should know what this means."
Zhao Dehai's Adam's apple moved slightly and his breathing became unstable.
This is an opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, an opportunity to make merit, an opportunity to show loyalty, and an opportunity for the Qingyuan Marquisate.
When the emperor is assassinated, being able to save him is obviously the greatest achievement.
There are many variables in this, and no one can predict what will happen, but it is undeniable that if the Qingyuan Marquisate wants to regain the trust of Emperor Qianwu, this is undoubtedly the best time.
"My uncle is an expert in martial arts and is good at riding and shooting. I think as long as we pay attention to Your Majesty's whereabouts in the next two days, we will gain something." Shen Shuyi said softly.
If she remembered correctly, Emperor Qianwu was injured in this hunting trip in his previous life. Although the injury was not fatal, it became a chronic illness. He suffered from the illness every year thereafter.
"I understand. I will discuss this matter with your uncle." Zhao Dehai said in a deep voice.
Shen Shuyi's almond-shaped eyes were clear and she smiled as she said, "Then I wish the Qingyuan Marquisate to make a comeback."
Zhao Dehai nodded to her with a serious look.
Not long after Shen Shuyi went back, Qin Xin also came back. Qin Xin had a stern look on her face, because Shen Meiru and Shen Qinghuan had already returned. She nodded to Shen Shuyi to indicate that the matter was done.
Shen Meiru accidentally caught a glimpse of this scene and couldn't help but ask, "Why wasn't the second sister in the subsequent competition?"
Shen Shuyi smiled and looked at her and said, "Busy counting money."
This one sentence made Shen Meiru envious and jealous. She only regretted that she did not believe Shen Shuyi's words and instead bet on Chai Bin to win.
"My second sister's cousin is so promising. I guess my second sister will have someone to support her in the future." Shen Meiru said with some envy.
Shen Shuyi said calmly: "I'll borrow your good words."
*
At this moment, in Concubine Jing's tent.
Concubine Jing, who was always known for her gentleness, got very angry. Soon, Xiao Yuncheng lifted the curtain and came in.
"Mother, what's wrong..." Xiao Yuncheng coaxed gently.
Concubine Jing waved everyone away, her eyes cold, "Do you have to marry Shen Jingyu? She is the most talented woman in the capital, not only is she not as good as Zhou Qiwen, she is not even as good as her sister."
"Mother, Jingyu was bullied by Zhou Qiwen a while ago and has an injury on her hand..." Xiao Yuncheng tried to explain for her.
Concubine Jing said impatiently: "Okay, you don't have to explain for her. I just want to ask you, why do you have to marry Shen Jingyu?"
She thought she knew her son well. Although he might have some feelings for Shen Jingyu, he was not so obsessed with her.
Seeing Xiao Yuncheng remained silent, Concubine Jing said again: "Do you know how much shame she made me lose today? You saw Concubine Rou's smug expression!"
"Don't tell me you want to be outshined by Xiao Heyu in every aspect, not only that, but also that your own concubines must be outshined by Xiao Heyu's concubines in every aspect?"
The smile on Xiao Yuncheng's face faded, and after a while, he said seriously: "Mother, you believe in your son. He has his own reasons for marrying her."