The villain prince is three and a half years old

Xia Jing watched and listened, and his heart gradually calmed down.

Night fell, and bonfires illuminated the camp, illuminating the dishes and people.

It was the first time that Xia Jing and Ning Xuenian had a meal outdoors at night. They were more concerned about the darkness around them than the food on the table.

Xia Jing told a ghost story, which scared Ning Xuenian so much that she hugged his arm tightly.

Ning Sisi and Ning Gaoxiang's seats were right next to them.

The girl shrank her head when she heard Xia Jing's story. The boy followed his brothers' example and toasted the ministers. He thought he had performed very well, was elegant and noble, and was very proud of himself.

After the meal, Xia Jing took Ning Xuenian and looked at the dark wilderness outside for a while, then went into the tent to rest.

On the third day of the spring hunt, the army returned. Emperor Kangning, the princes, and his ministers continued their march, hunting as they went. The prey they caught was distributed among the various levels of the army. The prizes Kangning captured were given to the princes and ministers, and the prizes the princes and ministers caught were given to the lower-ranking officials. The lowest-ranking officials were given as gifts to their personal followers.

On the evening of the third day, they rested in a farm outside the city. On the morning of the fourth day, they returned to the capital and to the harem.

What happened during the spring hunt spread throughout the harem.

Chapter 93 What did you do behind my back?

The person who was most happy after returning from the spring hunt was of course Emperor Kangning.

It was not only because of the victory in the spring hunt, but also because of the news received before the sacrifice.

The defeat of Yan State was the greatest military achievement achieved by Emperor Kangning since he ascended the throne, and it could greatly suppress the arrogance of the civil servants.

An emperor's achievements were primarily civil and military. In the middle and later stages of a dynasty, civil governance referred to reform, while military, as always, referred to warfare. Reforms were prone to unrest, and without the added prestige of military prowess, the aristocratic families whose lives were affected by reforms would incite rebellion.

Now, with the two great victories in Yuzhou and Yan State, Emperor Kangning can be more drastic in government affairs.

Returning to the Yangxin Palace, he thought about his next plan and the future of suppressing the aristocratic families and liberating the people's power, and his heart was filled with excitement.

Xu Zhongde noticed that Emperor Kangning was happy, so he stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the sedan chair for the Ninth Prince is ready. Should we send it now?"

"Is it purple bamboo?" Emperor Kangning asked. Purple bamboo is strong and breathable, making it the best material, much better than wood.

Emperor Kangning asked this question to prevent Xu Zhongde from using inferior products to deceive Jingyixuan. This was a great injustice to Xu Zhongde. If he hadn't been afraid that Emperor Kangning would not agree, Xu Zhongde would have wanted to send his dragon chariot over!

After receiving Xu Zhongde's affirmative response, Emperor Kangning nodded and said, "Add some more things and send them over."

As for what to add, Xu Zhongde was left to his own devices.

This is the benefit of bringing up the topic at the right time. When Emperor Kangning is happy, the rewards are generous. On the contrary, if the topic is brought up when Emperor Kangning is unhappy, it is easy to encounter setbacks.

"Yes." Xu Zhongde instructed his apprentice Li Gou'er to do it.

Xia Jing had just returned to Jingyixuan when people from the Imperial Household Department arrived, carrying a sedan chair and two boxes of equipment that would be needed at the time.

"Jing'er performed very well in the Spring Hunt." Concubine Xian stroked Xia Jing's head and said happily, "Only the Crown Prince and your third brother have a sedan chair!"

Xia Jing nodded, but her mind was elsewhere.

He took a step back, looked at Concubine Xian, and then at Xiao Yue.

Concubine Xian hadn't just arrived. In the morning, when Xia Jing returned to Jingyixuan, Concubine Xian and Xiao Yue came out of the house to greet him. It was obvious that they had been together since early morning, maybe even last night!

Their relationship progressed rapidly without Xia Jing knowing.

The evidence is Empress Xian's interpersonal interface.

[Intimacy: 69 (+15)]

There is no need to think about the temporary intimacy in the brackets, it must be because of Xiao Yue!

Xiao Jida suppressed the rebellion in Yuzhou and nipped Emperor Kangning's big trouble in the bud, and Xia Jing only got +10, but now Concubine Xian has +15!

Not bad, not bad. Following Xu Zhongde, my mother has also become proactive. The day when he can win without doing anything is not far away!

Xia Jing first went to Xiao Yue's arms, added "Mother, I'm so loving you", then threw herself into Concubine Xian's arms and started to act coquettishly.

He opened the system interface. The Spring Hunting rewards were still being calculated. This kind of reward was calculated based on influence, so it would take some time for the concubines in the harem and the court officials to react.

The winner of Spring Hunting was Emperor Kangning, but the MVP was Xia Jing.

Thinking of keeping a low profile, he decided to spend a bit of money when the opportunity came. There was no other way; regardless of whether he spent money or not, the feud over the title of Crown Prince had already been established.

Xia Jing was looking forward to what kind of rewards would be given out this time.

He then reflected that, given his age and the prince's personality, he probably wouldn't cause any trouble. Only the prince's lackeys might show hostility.

Xia Jing was a prince, after all, and he wasn't afraid of those lackeys. Within the harem, he was practically unbeatable. His mother was Concubine Shu, and his mother's sisters were Concubine Yun and Concubine Yi, who had reached the Great Perfection of Zhaoyi and was about to break through. He studied under Concubine Xian, one of the Four Great Concubines, and was also close to Empress Dowager You, the sect's supreme elder. He also had a sister who was seeking marriage to a large sect next door.

Even if you offend Emperor Kangning, as long as the fault is not serious, Emperor Kangning will have to endure it!

Xia Jing had never thought about it before, but when he calculated it today, he was shocked.

It turns out I am so powerful!

However, his own abilities and power are seriously insufficient. He doesn't seem like the protagonist, but rather a dandy boy with a very strong background. When he is beaten by the protagonist, masters from various sects will appear one after another to hunt down the protagonist.

Xia Jing sighed. This body was growing too slowly, making it difficult for him to develop his power. He was still a month away from turning four.

For now, we can only hope for those magical props.

Why hasn't this reward been paid yet?

……

In the Cining Palace, Empress Dowager You listened to Yuhe's talk about the spring hunt, nodded, selected some of the information, wrote it into a letter, and prepared to send it to Beizhen.

In Anming Palace, Concubine Duan smashed another vase.

In Jiayuan Palace, Concubine Jing and the eldest prince were very calm. They just asked and answered some details of the spring hunt and then turned the topic to other things.

In Kunning Palace, Queen Yin waved her hand to let the palace maids and eunuchs leave, sat on the armchair, and shook her head.

Crown Prince Ning Chunyou knelt below and said: "I am a foolish son and have displeased my father. I beg your majesty to punish me."

"Get up." Queen Yin stood up and helped the prince up. "Do you know where you went wrong?"

"I don't know," replied the prince.

"Alas." Queen Yin sighed deeply.

In the Yihe Palace, Concubine Rou also sighed.

"He caught eleven, but you all caught only one? Ning Xuenian could catch one, but you couldn't?" She looked at the two children below.

Had she known this, she would never have let her two children participate in the Spring Hunt. She imagined the four children jumping and skipping on the Spring Outing, happily enjoying wild game while also showing off their presence in front of Emperor Kang Ning. But a competition ensued! Furthermore, Xia Jing stood out, and Ning Xuenian also benefited greatly, while her two children became mere foils!

"They can use slingshots, mother. I'm going to learn how to use a slingshot starting today!" Ning Gaoxiang clenched his fists, feeling embarrassed and making excuses.

"Come on," Concubine Rou shook her head, "You'll find it too hard after just a few days of practice."

She looked at Ning Sisi: "Sisi is not bad, she got a little rabbit."

She waved, held Ning Sisi in her arms, and teased the gray rabbit in her daughter's hand.

"General Shi, what a nice name," she praised.

Ning Sisi smiled and opened her mouth to tell her mother that General Shi was injured by Brother Jing and was given to her.

Before she could finish her words, she closed her lips, thinking of her mother's hostility towards Jing Yixuan.

"I also hunted a rabbit, but I forgot to ask my father to give it to me." Ning Gaoxiang glared at Ning Sisi.

"You just said you killed that rabbit. How come you asked the Emperor to bring it back to the Summer Palace and bury it?" Concubine Rou punctured Ning Gaoxiang's assumption. "If you lose, you lose. Think about how to win next time."

Ning Gaoxiang wanted to say more, but Concubine Rou rubbed her forehead and said, "I'm tired. You should go down and rest too."

Watching the two children's backs disappear behind the door, Concubine Rou let out an even deeper sigh.

The personal maid asked carefully, "What's wrong, Madam?"

Concubine Rou sneered, "His is called General Jade, and mine is called General Stone."

You can tell which is more valuable and which is cheaper between jade and stone at a glance.

The maid didn't dare to answer.

"Forget it. It's his ability that makes people like him. After all, he is Sisi and Xiang'er's younger brother." Although Concubine Rou said this, other thoughts arose in her mind.

If she had wanted Jing'er instead of Xiang'er...

She shook her head. She had recently planned to make Xia Jing feel the disparity between the Summer Palace and Jingyixuan, and to feel resentment. As a result, she actually felt this disparity herself!

Chapter 94: Stop Fighting for Me! (Two in One)

News spread faster inside the palace than outside. After the concubines had digested the news, the ministers outside the palace received the information about the spring hunt.

Based on Xia Jing's gaming experience, the rewards should be settled in the evening.

He walked into the west side hall, which had been converted into a training ground. He didn't come here often, so Ning Wanjun left the Shuiyun Hall to him. The equipment and space there were much better than those in the west side hall.

On weekdays, only Rendong and Xiao Tianzi would use the west side hall. Xia Jing couldn't see them, so he came in to take a look.

As expected, the two were inside. Xiao Tianzi was boxing, and Ren Dong was dancing with a sword near the door. Xia Jing's footsteps were light, so he didn't alarm Xiao Tianzi, but he couldn't hide from Ren Dong. The girl turned to look at Xia Jing, and saw that the boy was leaning against the wall watching, so she continued to swing her sword.

She used an unsharpened longsword, each of which was engraved with a serial number and registered with the Imperial Household Department, subject to random inspections three times a month. Despite Ning Wanjun's immense powers, he had only acquired three, all of which he kept in Shuiyun Palace.

The sword was four feet long, which was a huge object for a 9-year-old girl. Standing on the ground, the hilt could reach her neck.

The girl looked very imposing as she waved a sword.

Xia Jing thought that he was better than the girl in terms of fists and kicks, but if it came to a fight, it wouldn't take more than a few moves before the girl would kneel down and beg him not to kill her entire clan. No, she no longer had any clans.

After practicing a set of sword skills, Rendong knelt down and greeted Xia Jing.

Only then did Xiao Tianzi notice Xia Jing and hurriedly knelt down to apologize.

Xia Jing took two steps forward, standing in front of Jin Dong. The girl's black hair was loose at the back of her head, simply tied with a red string. Perhaps she hadn't dyed it carefully, the tips of her hair showed a hint of red. During her sword practice, a few strands of hair had escaped the red string, soaked with sweat, and clung to the girl's forehead.

Xia Jing pushed aside the strand of hair, revealing the girl's pretty face. Sweat trickled down her chin, drawing a graceful curve across her neck. The girl looked at Xia Jing with indifferent eyes.

The young maid had never been convinced by him. If it were anyone else, they would have knelt the moment they saw him, and would not have dared to continue practicing sword skills, nor would their expression have been so calm.

"Starting tomorrow, practice sword with me." Xia Jing said to Rendong.

"Yes." The girl agreed.

"Get up."

He picked up the long sword beside him. It was heavy in his hand and must have been very difficult to wield. However, the girl was able to practice a set of sword techniques while holding it.

All the characters with names and plots in the game have one or two strengths. Honeysuckle, the princess of a fallen country, is strong in martial arts.

In the previous life, the plot progressed to the conquest of the Huns. Honeysuckle mingled among the Hun dancers, her red skirt swaying, the candlelight flickering, and she was extremely charming. When she stepped forward with her dance steps and smiled sweetly, no player was not fascinated by this scene.

Then came the malice of the game production team. The enchanting dancer suddenly turned into a cold-faced assassin. Her red skirt swayed, and a dagger with a cold glow flashed out, stabbing at the player.

If the player's hands are not on the keyboard at this moment and fail to press the dodge button in time, a bright red "death" will appear on the screen.

Many players in previous lives were defeated here. This part of the story cannot be saved, and replaying it requires playing the Xiongnu campaign all over again.

This is also an excellent example to let players understand the horror of the beauty trap.

Xia Jing didn't fall for it, but because it happened so suddenly, it took him a second to react. He almost didn't have time to press the button, and was really frightened.

Thinking of this, he became malicious.

He twisted his wrist suddenly, and the long sword wrapped in cold light stabbed towards the girl's neck.

The girl was startled and rolled backwards twice to distance herself from Xia Jing.

She came to her senses while rolling, got up and looked at the laughing boy.

Pi was very happy at this, as he had avenged his past life. Xia Jing threw the sword to Ren Dong and turned to look at Xiao Tianzi.

It was only then that he noticed something was wrong with Odazi.

One side of Odano's face was swollen, like a toad in the imperial garden in summer.

Xia Jing was shocked: "What happened? Who hit you?"

Odako covered her face and lowered her head in shame.

Although Xiao Tianzi is not very smart, he is very obedient, which allows him to hold back...

Xia Jing looked at Rendong.

The girl lowered her head and wiped the sword on her hand in a panic.

"What's going on?" Xia Jing asked in a deep voice.