Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Ma'am, this confuses me. What do you have to do with Mrs. Huarui?"

Concubine Di held Defang's hand, "My lord, how did Mrs. Huarui die?"

"He was shot to death by an arrow." Defang was stunned when he said this, "Yes...was shot by the emperor's uncle..."

"My lord, the rumors in the palace may not be groundless, but no matter what the truth was, the concubine only knows that Mrs. Huarui's death was not an accident."

"Ma'am, Uncle Huang accidentally injured Mrs. Huarui while hunting."

"Prince" Concubine Di shook Defang's hand, "Your Majesty once wore armor to fight, and his arrow skills are superb. Could it be that simple hunting will accidentally injure people?"

Defang looked at Concubine Di, "Ma'am...you mean...for this hunting, your Majesty will..."

"The concubine is just worried, in case..." Concubine Di looked at Defang, "Your lord should know that Huo Qubing, a great general of the Han Dynasty, also shot and killed Li Gan, the son of Li Guang, in a hunting ground, but Emperor Wu of the Han said that he was killed by a deer. Famous generals later died under arrows but no one dared to speak out. History books are evasive and secretive. The lord and concubines don’t want you to have any problems. This time, there are many clan ministers and soldiers hunting in the forest. What will happen is unknown, but in case If something happens, it can only be said to be an accident.”

Defang frowned, clenched her fists, and sighed softly, "Madam, don't worry, nothing will happen, I will proceed cautiously."

A few days later, on the day of hunting, Defang got up early in the morning to change his clothes. Concubine Di helped him put on the golden silk soft armor, "My lord, please be careful."

Defang slowly hugged Concubine Di, "I will, nothing will happen, madam, please rest assured, I will come back safely."

After a simple breakfast, Defang took Song Jiajun and rode to the hunting ground together. Taizong and several ministers also arrived at the hunting ground. Taizong was very happy when all the people arrived, "I haven't hunted like this for more than ten years. Today I can meet with the prince." I am very happy that all the ministers came to the hunting ground together."

"Father" Xu Wang Yuanxi said, "I want to hunt game for my father to drink."

"Okay! Hahaha" Taizong laughed when he heard this, "My emperor is an adult now, why not try your arrow skills today and see who can hunt the most!"

Yuan Xi, Yuan Kan and Yuan Fen all cupped their hands and said, "Yes, Father!"

Taizong looked at Defang, "Nephew, I will compete with you today, you have to show your real skills and let me and the ministers see."

"I'm not good at archery, I should try my best." Defang said

"Okay! Come on!" Taizong said, "Go and attract the beast."

After receiving the order, the soldiers of the hunting ground began to beat gongs and drums around the hunting ground. The animals in the forest started to run or fly because they were frightened. Taizong took out his bow and said, "Everyone is in the team, let's go!"

Yuan Xi, Yuan Kan, and Yuan Fen rushed away with their respective men and horses. De Fang immediately stayed where he was, and Jia Jun said, "Your Majesty, aren't you going?"

"No hurry." Defang smiled, "You don't need to run so fast, let's walk slowly." After finishing speaking, he rode slowly towards the forest. Not in a hurry?"

"How does the lonely king compare with His Majesty? Do you want to win His Majesty?" Defang said with a smile, "Madam said, lose as long as you lose, it doesn't matter, as long as you don't get hurt, hehehe"

"So that's how it is. Your Majesty really loves the prince." Jia Jun nodded

"Jiajun" Defang said, "Let's catch a small live prey. The lonely king wants to bring it back for Ling'er to play with."

"Yes, my lord, then the rabbit or the squirrel."

"Okay." Defang nodded, "But the rabbit is easier to catch. Have you brought a net?"

"The last general has brought it, my lord, don't worry, as long as you see it, the last general will definitely be caught."