Pin Shanhe

As the sun began to set in the west, dusk fell.

Emperor Yong led a group of princes and ministers on a hunting trip and returned with a full load.

A bonfire was lit at the foot of the mountain, and the aroma of roasting meat wafted through the air.

A young brown bear was also kept in an iron cage not far away.

This is what Jun Qiyuan hunted back; he plans to extract the bear gallbladder to nourish the emperor and fulfill his filial duty.

A fully grown brown bear is comparable to a tiger, with a ferocious temperament and immense strength. If a hunter encounters one, he will run away without looking back, fearing that even a second's delay will mean certain death.

Jun Qiyuan was extremely lucky; he managed to capture the bear cubs alive while the mother bear was out foraging for food.

Shen Fu looked at the bear cub, a cold glint in her eyes.

In my past life, it was because of this that the entire palace was thrown into chaos, resulting in nearly a hundred deaths and injuries.

When the mother bear returned, she was extremely anxious to find that her cubs were missing.

Using my keen sense of smell, I followed the trail and finally found this place.

Upon seeing that the bear cubs were dead, it went berserk and began killing anyone it saw!

Anyone who got close to it had their skull smashed by a single blow, and it even nearly injured the emperor.

At a critical moment, Jun Qiyuan risked being scratched by the mother bear and rushed forward to push her away. In the end, he was rewarded by the emperor for "meritorious service in protecting the emperor".

Based on the timeline, the mother bear should arrive in less than an hour.

"What are you thinking about?"

A deep voice suddenly rang in my ears.

Shen Fu suddenly looked up and met the hideous mask.

"I was just thinking... that bear cub is so pitiful, it doesn't even know it's going to die. How heartbroken its mother must be if she finds out it's missing."

"According to you, weren't those prey killed today also pitiful? Didn't you seem to enjoy the roasted venison quite a bit just now?"

Shen Fu choked on her breath.

He thought his words would resonate with the other person, but instead he was met with ridicule.

She had no way to refute him, so all she could do was glare at him.

"If you can't speak, just shut your mouth."

Tsk... that little woman is getting angry again.

Lately, he has found himself increasingly enjoying watching her pouty yet helpless expression, and has come to regard it as a daily pleasure.

Before she got completely angry, the man finally showed a serious expression.

"Rather than making them suffer the pain of separation from their mothers, it's better to give them a quick and painless end."

"you mean……"

"Let's hunt down that mother bear too, so that we'll have someone to look after us on our journey to the underworld."

"..."

Is he speaking human language?

However, in her previous life, the mother bear died at the hands of the person right before her eyes.

At that time, it went berserk and no one could subdue it.

When Xiao Xuanjin returned, the palace was already filled with countless dead and wounded.

To prevent it from continuing to harm people, they used their internal energy to shake its heart meridians, and finally the Imperial Guards successfully killed it.

Thinking of this, Shen Fu couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted.

The mother and cub of brown bears did not provoke anyone, yet they suffered this misfortune. How innocent they are!

Little did she know, the man had already seen through her thoughts.

"What, you want to help them?"

Shen Fu looked up to meet his gaze. "No, I'm doing this to help you!"

……

The atmosphere grew increasingly lively, with people enjoying drinks and barbecue to their hearts' content, unaware that a crisis was brewing.

Jun Qiyuan stood up and said, "Father, it's time to kill the bear and extract its gall!"

Emperor Yong nodded, just about to give the order.

"Don't kill them!"

A cold, sharp voice rang out, and Jun Qiyuan instinctively clenched his fists.

Damn it, why is he back?

In order to carry out today's plan, he deliberately encouraged his father to hand over the responsibility of guarding the palace to Prince Xuan.

Half an hour ago, he arranged for people to create turmoil at the foot of the mountain, and Xuanwang was ordered to lead people to investigate.

But he never expected that the other party would return so quickly.

And their own plans hadn't even been implemented yet.

At this moment, Emperor Yong was also filled with confusion.

"Why can't we kill him?"

"Your Majesty may not know this, but brown bears are known for their violent tempers. If they discover that a cub is missing, they will search for it at all costs. If it finds its way here, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Jun Qiyuan sneered: "Ha... The mighty 'God of War' of Dayong is actually afraid of a beast?"

The man didn't even spare him a glance. "Since His Majesty has entrusted me with the security of this Double Ninth Festival banquet, I will naturally take precautions to ensure everyone's safety."

Emperor Yong frowned slightly: "Then, according to you, how should this be handled?"

"To be absolutely certain, the bear cub should be released back into the wild."

Jun Qiyuan retorted angrily, "Why should I? I personally hunted this bear cub; what right do you have to overstep your bounds?"

"Does the Fourth Prince intend to disregard the Emperor's safety and the lives of everyone else?"

"you……"

Jun Qiyuan was momentarily speechless, but quickly retorted, "Stop spreading alarmist rumors! Brown bears live in the dense forests of the mountains, how could they possibly come here? Even if they did, so what? With so many people, can't we subdue a bear?"

Emperor Yong also hesitated.

After all, this was the first time they had ever hunted a live bear.

I've heard that bear bile is a treasure of the mountains and fields, listed as the top of the rare medicines, with great tonic effects, and that taking it can prolong life.

He was, of course, reluctant to give up like that.

Men know they won't compromise easily, so it's best to stop there.

Even if something happens then, don't blame him for not warning you.

"As long as the Fourth Prince guarantees that he will take responsibility for this matter and bear all the consequences, I can pretend that nothing happened."

Jun Qiyuan's heart skipped a beat, and his hand clenched into a fist in his sleeve.

His original purpose in carrying out this plan was to kill two birds with one stone.

At that time, we can also take the opportunity to frame King Xuan for "arriving late to escort the king," which can be considered as avenging the loss of his wife!

Unexpectedly, the other party was so vigilant that they guessed the mother bear would come looking for her cubs and cause trouble.

What should I do?

Are we just going to let it go like this?

No!

This plan was something he had painstakingly designed, and he couldn't abandon it halfway.

Even if he is eventually held accountable, at most his merits will outweigh his demerits.

He finally made up his mind and made a promise in front of everyone.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a loud "boom" was heard outside, followed by a deafening roar that shook the earth.

When that enormous thing came into view, everyone was stunned.

"A bear is coming! Run!"

Someone shouted, and the crowd scattered and fled.

Screams and cries mingled together, and the scene instantly descended into chaos.

Emperor Yong's face also showed panic, and he quickly retreated.

"Guards! Protect the Emperor!"

The guards had never seen such a terrifying beast before; it stood nearly three meters tall.

Humans are so insignificant in its presence; they can be slapped away with a single blow.

The enormous impact shattered even the internal organs.

This scene is exactly the same as in my previous life!

Even though Shen Fu was mentally prepared, she was still shocked when she experienced it again.

Just as she was about to find a safe place to hide, a figure ran towards her.

"Sister Shen, I'm so scared..."

Meng Wan grabbed her hand, her voice trembling with tears, looking terrified.

Just then, the brown bear suddenly roared and charged at them.