Shocking! The actress was dragged to the regent's bedchamber every night.

The black horse trotted off and ran towards the main road where the hunting party had disappeared.

The wind blew in my face, carrying the scent of grass and earth from the mountains and forests, and the trees on both sides of the road rushed past me quickly.

Su Wuli hugged the bow tightly, her body swaying gently with the horse's gallop, her heart pounding in her chest.

I really didn't expect Yu Chen to actually take her there.

The horse ran fast, and soon the tail of the procession ahead came into view.

Yu Chen did not follow, but instead went around to the side and went into a low hill where the trees were not so dense.

The trees were very tall, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which made a dull sound when the horses trod on them.

You can still hear some sounds in the distance, but it's much quieter here.

Yu Chen then slowed down the horse and rode slowly through the woods.

Su Wuli subconsciously looked up and saw that the man's eyes had instantly changed.

His sharp eyes swept across the surrounding bushes and shadows.

Seeing this, Su Wuli also became nervous, her eyes darting around and her hands gripping the bow even tighter.

Suddenly, Yu Chen reined in his horse.

He raised a hand, gesturing for silence.

Su Wuli immediately held her breath and looked in the direction he was looking.

A patch of brownish-gray fur was seen moving in the grass not far ahead.

Su Wuli's eyes widened instantly; it was actually a deer.

It was munching on grass with its head down, seemingly unaware of them.

Without hesitation, Yu Chen took the bow from her arms and drew an arrow.

He then nocked an arrow and steadily drew back the bow.

The bowstring was taut, making a slight clicking sound.

Su Wuli looked up at him.

A pair of deep, dark eyes were fixed on the roe deer; the lines of his profile were taut, and his gaze was cold.

Leaning against him, Su Wuli could feel the slight rise and fall of his chest, as well as the hard, firm force in his arm when he drew the bow.

For a moment, she forgot to catch her breath, her eyes fixed on the roe deer that was still grazing.

"Whoosh—"

The sound of the arrow flying through the air shattered the silence; it was so fast that only a shadow remained.

The roe deer leaped up suddenly, but it was too late.

The arrow pierced its neck.

It let out a short cry, rushed forward a few steps, then collapsed with a thud, its legs twitching a few times before it stopped moving.

The whole process takes only a few seconds.

Clean and efficient, without any unnecessary movements.

Yu Chen put down the bow, his face still expressionless, as if he had just done something ordinary.

He spurred his horse over, stopped beside the roe deer, bent down, gripped the arrow shaft, and pulled hard.

A little blood oozed out from the arrowhead, staining the leaves on the ground red.

He casually wiped the bloody arrow on the grass beside him and put it back in the quiver.

Su Wuli stared intently at the motionless roe deer, her lips slightly parted.

Until now, she hadn't thought anything of it, but now she was seeing her prey shot to death up close.

It wasn't quite the lively hunting trip I had imagined.

There was a bloody smell in the air.

"Scared?" A deep, resonant voice sounded from behind.

Su Wuli came to her senses, shook her head, and then nodded.

His voice was a little dry. "No... it's just... a bit sudden."

Yu Chen didn't say anything, but handed the bow back to her. "Try it."

"Me?" Su Wuli looked up at him, a little confused, and instinctively refused, "I can't..."

"I didn't tell you to shoot this," Yu Chen interrupted her, his eyes looking towards the other side of the woods. "Find a smaller one."

He then made the horse walk slowly, searching for prey.

Su Wuli held the bow stiffly, her palms sweating.

The horse stopped shortly afterward.

Su Wuli glanced around and saw a tree in front of her.

A gray rabbit was perking up its ears, looking warily in this direction.

Yu Chen took the bow from her hand and nocked an arrow.

However, unlike before, he did not act swiftly and decisively, but instead shoved the bow and arrows back into her hand.

An arm came around from behind her, its large hand completely enveloping her bow-holding hand, while the other hand grasped her fingers as she drew the string.

"Put your hand here." His voice was close to her ear, warm and gentle. "Hold your thumbs together."

Su Wuli opened her mouth but couldn't speak, still somewhat hesitant.

Yu Chen fiddled with her stiff hand, the calluses on her fingers rubbing against her skin.

He said in a deep voice, "Relax your shoulders, don't be so tense."

Su Wuli was completely encircled in his arms, pressed tightly against his chest.

The vibration in his chest as he spoke.

His arm steadily supported her hand, and warmth seeped through her clothes.

Su Wuli's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest, and her fingers were trembling slightly in his hand, almost unable to hold the bow.

"Look at the arrowhead, aim at it." His hot breath brushed against her ear, tickling her.

Yu Chen's voice softened slightly, "Don't panic."

The rabbit seemed to sense danger, and its hind legs began to move uneasily.

"Pull," Yu Chen commanded.

He then took her hand and, together with her, slowly pulled the bowstring back.

The tension of the taut bowstring transmitted through her, causing Su Wuli's arm to involuntarily tighten, while her shoulder was pressed down by his other hand.

"Straighten your back, use the strength here." He pressed his palm against her side.

The arrow was trembling slightly.

The distance wasn't far, but Su Wuli just couldn't seem to aim accurately.

"put."

As his voice faded, the hand holding her fingers loosened its grip.

"Whoosh—"

The arrow flew out.

It's off-center.

The arrow grazed the muddy ground beside the rabbit and went in, kicking up a small clump of dirt.

The rabbit was terrified, jumped back suddenly, and turned to dart into the bushes.

Almost at the same moment the arrow went astray, Yu Chen released his arms from her and stomped his horse's belly.

The black horse dashed off like an arrow, chasing after the frightened rabbit.

The gaps between the trees in the woods were not large, but he was extremely skilled at controlling his horse, which swerved left and right at great speed.

Su Wuli was startled by the sudden acceleration, let out a soft cry, and instinctively hugged the horse's neck tightly.

When she looked up again, Yu Chen had already caught up with the rabbit.

However, this time he did not use a bow and arrow. Instead, at the moment when the horse and the rabbit were almost side by side, he suddenly bent down and reached out.

The movement was so fast that she didn't see it clearly.

All I could see was his hand accurately grabbing the skin on the back of the rabbit's neck and lifting it up.

The dusty, fuzzy lump was kicking its legs in his hand, struggling in vain.

The dark horse slowly came to a stop.

Yu Chen straightened up, holding the lively rabbit in his hand.

The rabbit was small, with grayish-brown fur and long ears.

Right now, it was wide open in fear, its four legs flailing wildly in the air.

Su Wuli was engrossed in watching when Yu Chen handed the rabbit to her.

Su Wuli stared in disbelief at the little creature that was still struggling.

She looked at the rabbit, then turned to look at Yu Chen.

Hesitantly, he asked, "For...for me?"

"Hmm." Yu Chen responded, handing the rabbit closer to her. "Weren't you curious? It's alive."

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