The hunting ground is running horses, and changes are subtly born.

  Jin Wen returned to Gu Ying Xue's side, panting heavily. Jin Xin looked at the faint expression on Gu Ying Xue's face and raised a question, "Master, that package was obviously prepared by Madam for you, why did you give it to Second Miss?"

  Gu Yingxue wore a snow-white cloak, her hands tucked into the hand warmer, looking at Jinwen beside her, "How was it? Was Empress Shu still there when you went?"

  "Don't worry, master. When I left, the king was about to leave and Princess Shu was still there. I didn't finish listening to Miss's words, but the package was sent out anyway."

  Gu Yingxue slowly walked towards her own courtyard, her mouth pursed, "Since Prince Wang can save her once, he should be able to save her a second and third time too. Let's just watch."

  Jin Xin listened to Gu Ying Xue's words and became even more confused, "Master's meaning is that the Empress will deal with Second Miss?"

  Gu Yingxue's mouth slightly drooped, and she let out a sigh of melancholy. "Which woman would be willing to watch the man she likes being good to another woman? I only hope that Shu Fei is still the same Shu Fei as before..."

  Gongsun Mo's residence was called Lingbo Pavilion, which included several square rooms. Gu Yunxi listened to Gongsun Mo's intention and lived with him in the inner courtyard. Fortunately, the yard was large enough, and the rooms were relatively independent, avoiding many inconveniences. Just after settling down, Gongsun Chenglin's excited voice had already come over.

  "Second brother!"

  Years of military campaigns had not worn away the vigor and vitality of this young man, nor had the bloody battles tainted the smile on his face. He was still as spirited and untamed as he was in his youth, with a fresh and proud demeanor. He was about to push open the door and enter when he saw Gu Yunxi leaning against the wall, and he suddenly froze in place.

  "Uh, this..."?

  "His Majesty the King must have made a mistake, the prince is right across from Yunxi." Gu Yunxi stood up calmly, without any embarrassment, her entire person dressed in men's attire was elegant and refined. As soon as she finished speaking, Gong Sun Mo seemed to have heard the commotion and walked straight in, his eyes piercingly staring at Gong Sun Chenglin, who had a slightly gloomy expression and looked at Gu Yunxi with pleading eyes.

  "Second Brother?"

  Gu Yunxi covered her mouth and smiled, "Your Highness doesn't need to be distressed, perhaps Crown Prince Cheng has some good news to share with you, that's why he rushed out the wrong door. Why don't you hurry up and tell us, let me hear it too."

  It's good news, Qin Zheng has just sent back a letter, the Jiudan people of the northern border have been completely conquered by our Jingbei army, and now the territory of our Great Yan has expanded again!

  The dark air in Gong Sun's eyes dissipated instantly, and the fists clenched in his sleeves tightened fiercely. "Qin Zheng, well done!"

  That joyful and proud appearance was clearly seen by Gu Yun Xi, she had a moment of daze, Jiu Dan, she knew that it was with a tribe of similar size to Xixia, now, has it also been destroyed?

  Gongsun Chenglin was also excited, "Second brother, hurry to the Emperor's place! Now is the time for the imperial hunt, and getting this news at this moment is a great achievement!"

  Gongsun's eyes shone brightly, but he didn't immediately take a step forward, and it was unclear what he was thinking. Gu Yunxi immediately said, "Your Highness, you can't do this. News of such magnitude in the capital city of Yanjing should only be known to the Emperor first. If you find out before him, it will inevitably raise many suspicions. Why don't you wait in the palace for now? When the imperial edict arrives, you can go and receive your reward then."

  Gongsun Mo gave a nod of approval and glanced at Yun Xi, "Yun Xi, it seems that keeping you by my side was the right decision. Don't worry, all the arrangements I made for today will remain unchanged. Later, there will be guests arriving, so I'll head to the front hall now."

  Although that's what he said, Gong Sun Mo's footsteps clearly quickened as he turned around. Gu Yun Xi watched Gong Sun Mo's departing back and felt a pang in her heart. On the other hand, Gong Sun Cheng Lin was extremely dissatisfied with Gong Sun Mo for leaving him behind like this. "Yun Xi, since we've had such good news today, do you want me to hold it in and not say anything? Why don't you come out and ride horses with me instead?"

  Gu Yunxi suddenly wanted to dispel the stagnant air in her heart when she saw Gongsun Chenglin's bright eyes, and nodded immediately.

  Jialing Mountain is located two hundred miles outside of the Imperial City of Yanjing, and due to its underground hot springs, it is a natural hunting ground in winter.

  Gu Yunxi gazed at the lush greenery before her and let out a deep sigh. Although the mountain wind was cold and biting, the grass and trees beneath her feet were still green. The green color gradually rose upwards, with only a ring of white surrounding the mountain peak. Gong Sun Chenglin pointed to the summit, "Yunxi, half a month from now, we will be going to that very place!"

  Gu Yunxi glanced at the snow-white mountain peak and suddenly thought of Yuxue Mountain. She slightly shook her head, looked at the reddish-brown little horse under her seat, and hooked the corner of her mouth. "Your Highness was certain I wouldn't ride a horse earlier. If I win today, will Your Highness have a reward for me?"

  Gongsun Chenglin's mouth curled up, "If you can really win me, I'll give you whatever you want!"

  Gu Yunxi laughed loudly and raised his whip, "I'll go ahead!"

  Watching that slender figure shoot out like an arrow, Gong Sun Cheng's eyebrows were deeply furrowed, and he pointed straight at the running figure, shocked speechless!

  "Hey, wait for me!"

  The fierce cold wind lifted her hem, feeling the unprecedented gusts of wind, Gu Yunxi almost shouted out loud, but before she could enjoy it, she saw the undulating slope and couldn't help but frown slightly. After a moment, Gong Sun Chenglin's whip cracked loudly as he followed up behind her, looking at Gu Yunxi with great puzzlement, "Yunxi, where did you learn this horse riding skill from?"

  "It's way too small here."

  Gongsun Chenglin strongly disagreed, "Yun Xi, even if you win today, there's no need to use this kind of talk to belittle me. Outside the capital city of Yanjing, this is already the largest place. If we were in a bigger location, who knows, I might not lose to you!"

  Gu Yunxi had long since come back to her senses, and now she smiled, "Your Highness's words are not impossible, it's just that for now I need to think about what to ask of Your Highness, but there's no time to accompany you to a more secluded place."

  Gu Yunxi turned his horse's head and whipped it into a gallop, Gong Sun Chenglin saw this and chased after him on horseback. The two of them slowed down their pace and rode side by side, feeling quite carefree. Gu Yunxi spoke up in a soft voice, "Your Highness, do you think the territory of Yan is large enough?"

  Gongsun Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up, "My Yan State is rich and powerful, any large territory should be mine!"

  Gu Yun Xi's mouth curved up, just about to speak when her gaze was suddenly fixed on a dark shadow in the distance. Within her line of sight, someone was swaying left and right while lying on top of a galloping horse, the precarious appearance making her heart skip a beat.

  Gu Yunxiu's beautiful eyebrows furrowed, "Not good, something is going to happen!"