Tang Xian felt a surge of melancholy and held the little woman onto his lap, determined to get an answer. He needed to know: which was more important to him, her or Xi Gua?

Fu Jiujiu only then learned that the man's unrefined way of eating, taking bites like he was swallowing his enemy, was a tactic. She couldn't help but laugh at Tang Xian's naivety.

"Of course the watermelon is more important!"

Tang Xian was getting angry, scratching her with all his might.

Fujujiao had to beg for mercy, "I was wrong, I was wrong. Watermelon doesn't fight for favor, you are the most important."

Only then did Tang Xian let her go.

Fu Jiujiu's little face was slightly flushed from the previous playful argument. After regaining her composure, she also instructed Tang Xian a few words, "Tang Qi Gege, this is your first hunt after ascending the throne, be sure to be careful."

"Don't worry, with all the small weapons Baba gave me, I'll be fine."

"This is nature, you'll be fine, but I'm afraid others might not be honest and cause some trouble."

"You're talking about the Rong family?" Tang Xian asked, "I've already sent people to keep an eye on them, but Xiao Lin is probably too impatient to wait."

"It's not just about Rong Jia, it's everyone. If this hunt hurts someone, if there is a loss of life, it won't sound good at all. This is also why we didn't involve Rong Mengyu. Otherwise, how could we have let her run wild like this?"

"Or are you being thoughtful, and I'll have everyone be careful tomorrow." Tang Xian said.

The two people chatted for a while, then held hands and went for a walk.

In the green expanse, the first glimpse of autumn's yellow is truly breathtaking.

Tang Xian wore a deep-colored brocade robe embroidered with dragons only on the cuffs and waistband. It was understated yet dignified.

Fujujio is wearing a red outfit today. The light gauze flutters in the breeze, like a fairy.

They strolled leisurely along the stream, the afternoon sun was pleasant and warm, truly a beautiful sight. It made all the lovelorn men and women envious, even those married ladies envied the bond between the Empress and her Emperor.

He is the emperor after all, what kind of person is his own husband, yet he still has many wives and concubines.

How can one not envy this?

Such a vast expanse of grassland, if not for her pregnancy, Fu Jiujiu would really want to ride a horse around a few times. Actually, riding now wouldn't be a problem either; after three months, her child would be settled enough. But she was worried that the men would be frightened out of their wits.

The first night at the camp was relatively quiet. In the evening, everyone tried to be like the locals and built a bonfire. Of course, it would have been impossible for the strict young ladies to join hands and dance.

But under the glow of the flames, it was still a lot more enthusiastic than before.

Fu Jiujiu only learned afterward that because of the bonfire that night, three marriage proposals had been made. All of them were bold and audacious, and she hadn't expected to become a matchmaker in disguise.

The next day, Fu Jiujiu had wanted to help Tang Xian change into clothes for hunting, but Tang Xian was reluctant to let her do it. He only allowed her to sit there and watch.

"Be very careful."

"Okay, this is the fifth time you've been woken up by your morning alarm."

Fuju chuckled wryly, "I'm afraid if I say less, someone will ask me which is more important, watermelon or him!"

Tang Xian pinched her face, "You have to be careful too, I'll be back as soon as possible."

Here, although no one was there to help him change his clothes or keep him company, as soon as he stepped out of the tent, Xiang and several ministers were waiting nearby. "Your Majesty," one said, "perhaps it's best if you don't go?"

Li Xiang is worried, something has happened inside the enclosure.

Xiao Lin sneered, "Do you distrust my abilities, or are you worried that Tang Xian will play dirty?"

"This..."

He really meant it. There were countless opportunities along the way, and if he had taken them, Qin Xiang would have been dead while eating grilled fish.

Li Xiang couldn't help but reminisce about the taste of the grilled fish, which was exceptionally delicious. He still craved it.

Soon, the men set off, and the women prayed for their husbands and their beloved men, hoping for a bountiful harvest.

Tang Xian and Fu Jiujiu were already used to being affectionate with each other. Xiao Lin and Qin Suwen's marriage was also set, so naturally they didn't need to care about what others thought. He also watched the woman reluctantly.

Qin Suwen also looked at him. Since he was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with, she naturally didn't want anything to happen to him.

Xiao Lin was overjoyed to receive her reply.

He must catch the two live deer they had agreed on.

As the horns sounded, men on horseback spurred their mounts and galloped into the enclosure.

Fu Jiujiu yawned, preparing to go back for a nap. In her half-asleep state, she heard someone shouting, "What's missing?"

She jolted awake, and Nian Xia hurried over.

"What's wrong?" Fu Jiujiu rubbed her head. She had woken up suddenly just now, so it hurt a little, but it wasn't anything serious, it would be fine soon.

"I heard it's some young lady who went missing."

Fu Jiujiu frowned, "Which one?"

"It's the Yu family," Dan Yue said as she lifted the curtain and entered.

Nian Xia had just sent someone to investigate and was staying with Fu Jiu Jiu herself, afraid she would wake up without anyone taking care of her.

"Yu Qingmei?" Fu Jiujiao took a deep breath, secretly thinking that the person was someone who knew when to retreat and would definitely not cause trouble at this time. Making things difficult for her now wouldn't be wise. She said, "What on earth is going on?"

"She said that everyone had just returned to their tents, and she had gone back too, but somehow she disappeared."

"Where are the guards?" Fu Jiu asked.

"There are many people here, and there are quite a few women. The guards are only responsible for watching over their masters and don't care about anyone else."

"Send someone to look for them." Fu Jiujiao rubbed her temples.

Nian Xia saw that she was unwell and quickly took her hand to knead it, "My lady, I've already sent someone to look for him. Don't worry."

"This concerns a woman's reputation, this matter is not trivial." Fu Jiujiu took a deep breath, "Go investigate, who has eligible men in their household today? What about Young Master Ye San?"

"Master Ye San entered with the Emperor. Didn't you forget that?"

Fùjiūjiū calmed herself, indeed she had seen a spirited young man.

"Then go check who else hasn't gone."

Dànyuè was taught by Yānyǔ and Niànxià. She was efficient and quickly took out a list. "There are none of the eligible age, but there are a few who are older. Yesterday, some said they caught a cold from the wind and rain, and some said they were plagued by dampness and had leg pains."

Fu Jiujiu took the list, quickly glanced at it, and finally focused her attention on Wang Ling'an.

Is he in the account?

Fu Jiujiu seemed unaware, "Go take a look, wait a minute, take this fruit platter over there and tell him it's from Uncle Wang."

Dàn Yuè Xīn shuō zhǔzi dǒngjiù cōngmíng, màorán qián qù bù tài hǎo, kě sòng guǒzi nà jiù bù yīyàng le.

However, when Dan Yue came back, she brought a message, "Master, King Ling'an is in the tent. He said that you were thinking of him and even gave me a few gold coins as a reward."

Fu Jiujiu took a deep breath of cold air, where was that Yuli Qinger?

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