Oops, the princess is surrounded by the male protagonists

"Um, dear player, I'm not sure whether Mo Xuanche is sick or not, but I am absolutely certain that there is something wrong with your brain!"

Xiao 1 really couldn't understand how Bai Yue could make a sweet love confession sound so bloody, and just when it wanted to complain, Chu Xingyu spoke loudly to Mo Xuanche.

"Your Majesty, I have also made a bet with these people. Could you please be my guarantor?"

"Hey, Xiao Xingyu, you're involved in this gambling game too? Tell me, what is the bet and what is the stake?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Xuanche curled up a playful smile and turned his eyes to Chu Xingyu with interest.

"As for the bet, it's all for the championship of this hunting competition. If I take first place, all the bets between them and the Crown Princess will be void and have no effect!"

As Chu Xingyu spoke, he pulled out a piece of paper from his inner pocket, his eyes flashing with undisguised provocation and disdain towards Tang Xinyi and her group.

"Heh, things are getting more and more interesting!"

Mo Xuanche glanced at Tang Xinyi and the others. The dissatisfaction and resentment on their faces were like the rich colors on a palette, which made him chuckle.

Afterwards, he personally took the document from Chu Xingyu's hand, his eyes flashing with anticipation for what was to come.

"Since you are all ready, I hereby declare once again that the hunting competition has officially begun!"

Mo Xuanche's words were like the sound of a war drum, instantly igniting the passion of the entire audience.

As if being pulled by an invisible force, everyone jumped onto their horses. The sound of horse hooves rang out, dust flew up, and they shot into the distance like arrows. Everyone had only one thought in their mind, that is, Chu Xingyu must not be allowed to take first place in this competition.

Just as Bai Yue was about to step off the saddle and follow the crowd, Mo Xuanche silently jumped to her side and whispered in her ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"Crown Princess, if you are willing to ask for my blessing right now, I will immediately turn all these written documents into ashes, and those meaningless bets will vanish into thin air."

After hearing this, Bai Yue learned her lesson and did not look at Mo Xuanche. She just responded indifferently.

"Your Majesty, this action is unbecoming of a royal family. Moreover, the 'request' you requested must have some hidden bargaining chips behind it..."

Mo Xuanche chuckled, as if he had caught the subtle struggle of his prey. He deliberately moved closer, his warm breath brushing against Bai Yue's sensitive earlobe, his words full of teasing and temptation.

"The Crown Princess is indeed very clever. If you are willing to enjoy my pleasure from now on, then as my woman, I will do everything in my power to protect you."

After saying that, he opened his thin lips and blew a breath gently into Bai Yue's ear, like a spring breeze that tickled her heartstrings, yet with a hint of provocation.

Bai Yue suddenly laughed. The laughter was crisp and pleasant, but it concealed an inviolable pride.

She jumped lightly and landed steadily on the horse's back, then looked down at Mo Xuanche with both provocation and determination in her eyes.

"Oh, Your Majesty, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. After all, I will definitely not lose this match!"

After she finished speaking, she whipped her horsewhip and the horse shot off like an arrow, leaving behind only the sound of crisp hooves and Mo Xuanche's meaningful smile.

"Sure enough, her eyes are more intoxicating than liquor..."

At this moment, Mo Xuanche seemed to be deeply attracted by some kind of power, and the fighting spirit and desire from the depths of his soul were quietly awakening.

"Sister Lin Fei, who do you think will win this hunting competition in the end?"

Because Mo Xuanche had not returned yet, Concubine Liu moved lightly to Concubine Lin's side, whispering with a hint of playfulness in her words.

"Humph, no matter who laughs last, the hostage concubine will definitely not be on the list."

"Speaking of her, she's nothing more than a vase that uses her beauty to please men. Her behavior is dissolute and her character is questionable. How could such a woman possibly win?"

Lin Fei raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of disdain on the corner of her mouth, and her arrogance was revealed in her words.

Upon hearing this, a sly glint flashed in Concubine Liu's eyes, and she deliberately prolonged her voice with a hint of teasing and envy.

"Oh, sister, what you said makes sense, but as a younger sister, I inexplicably hope that she can win."

"After all, those young masters from aristocratic families are all so handsome and heroic. If they all became the lovers of the hostage concubine, just thinking about it would make people feel jealous and unwilling!"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Lin raised her eyebrows and interrupted him harshly.

"Liu Fei! How could you be so reckless and say such unbearable words!"

"Alas, Sister Lin Fei, we are sisters, why do we have to be so formal? In this deep palace, in the long, lonely nights, who doesn't yearn for a little comfort?"

"If there's a gentleman who's willing to stake his hunting on a night with me, I might actually throw down my armor and surrender, willing to admit defeat!"

Concubine Liu laughed so hard that her body shook with laughter, her cheeks flushed, and her words revealed an indescribable spring feeling.

Upon hearing this, although Lin Fei was burning with anger, she knew that no matter how much she argued, it would be futile. She could only purse her lips and let the unwillingness and helplessness spread in her heart, which eventually turned into a heavy sigh and she said no more.

Nearing noon, the area below the northern platform was already bustling with noise and activity. The shocking bet between Bai Yue and those young masters of aristocratic families was like a magnet, firmly attracting everyone's attention and curiosity. They were all speculating about how this contest would end.

"Old Prince, Your Highness, please relax! My Xingyu won the championship last year, and it's no problem for us to keep the top spot this year! Those idiotic young masters from aristocratic families are definitely no match for my son. As long as Xingyu takes first place, those bullshit bets will be void!"

After Chu Lingyun learned about the bet, he rushed to the north platform as soon as possible. When he saw Yun Qingchen and Mo Yingyun who had also arrived, he quickly met up with them and comforted them.

"Alas, if this were true, everyone would be happy. However, who could have predicted that these noble children would make such an absurd bet with the Crown Princess?"

Mo Yingyun frowned slightly and said to Yun Qingchen with a guilty look on his face.

"Old Prince, you don't need to worry too much. Since Xiaoyue said she would take first place, she will definitely win."

Seeing this, Yun Qingchen curled up a warm smile and comforted him softly.

"Old Prince, Your Highness, rest assured. If anything should happen, starting tonight I will lead my soldiers to strictly guard the Crown Princess's residence. Any scoundrel who dares to covet the Crown Princess will be beaten to tears!"

Qi Mufeng, who hurried over, bowed and said as soon as he saw Mo Yingyun and Yun Qingchen.

"Hey, Mu Feng, this isn't like you. Don't you hate people abusing their power?"

Chu Lingyun joked when he heard Qi Mufeng's words.

"Oh, the Crown Princess has been so kind to my Qi family. Now that she's coveted by those scumbags from the aristocratic families, how can I not help her?"

"Well, that makes sense! Marquis Anle, Earl Sinan, Earl Xinjian, and other lords of the noble families, now that the old prince is here, what are you going to do with these scums of dozens of families?"

Chu Lingyun looked at the parents of the young masters from aristocratic families standing not far away and couldn't help but sneer.

"This……"

Tang Xinyi's father, Xinjianbo, sighed but did not speak, while Gu Yuanchao's grandfather, Sinanbo, bowed and spoke.

"Your Majesty, ever since the poetry gathering at Duke Qi's mansion, my grandson has been obsessed with the Crown Princess and has even fallen into lovesickness. As an elder, how can I bear to watch my own child suffer while still harshly criticizing him?"

"Yes, we are brave men. We dare to love and hate, to rob and to fight. Since we have made a bet, winning or losing depends entirely on our ability. We, as parents, can't support them enough, so why should we blame them!"

Luo Hongyi's father, Anle Hou, looked at Chu Lingyun with dissatisfaction.

"You, what you said makes a lot of sense!"

Chu Lingyun was also in a dilemma at this time. After all, the bet was a matter of mutual consent, and the final result really depended on who had better skills. At this moment, someone suddenly shouted loudly.

"I'm back! I'm back!"

Cheers surged through the crowd like a tide, because in the distance, amidst the rising dust, several young men from aristocratic families had already galloped back on horseback at lightning speed.

When everyone's eyes swept over the inconspicuous rabbits and pheasants on their horses, they couldn't help but smile at each other. After all, with such a harvest, it was obviously impossible to become the champion of this hunting competition.

"Look, Young Marquis Chu is back!"

Someone pointed into the distance and shouted. Chu Xingyu on horseback had his white hunting suit torn in several places, and his collar was stained with blood, which showed that he had experienced a very fierce battle.

Although he looked a little embarrassed, he was in a very good mood. He walked straight to the eunuch who was responsible for counting the prey and threw the heavy sack behind him onto the table with a neat movement.

The eunuch did not dare to delay and untied the sack with trembling hands, but when he saw what was in the bag, a cry of surprise broke the sky.

"Wolf head! It's a wolf head!"

The eunuch's voice was full of shock and surprise, as if he had discovered something shocking.

"Wolf Chief, since he's the Wolf Chief, Young Marquis Chu is even more heroic this time than in last year's hunting competition!"

The people around started to cheer, with curiosity and anticipation flashing in their eyes.

"Count quickly, count quickly, and see how many wolf heads are hidden in this sack!"

"Five, five! The young marquis actually killed five ferocious wolves in one fell swoop!"

The eunuch's voice was a little excited, causing the crowd around him to boil.

"Oh my! The young marquis is truly amazing! He tamed five wolves in just half a day. The crown of this hunting competition belongs to him!"

"Indeed, the young marquis's bravery is like a divine soldier sent from heaven, unmatched. Who else could be number one?"

Voices of praise came one after another, surging towards Chu Xingyu like a tide.

"Look, I was right, wasn't I? My Xingyu is definitely the champion today! These five wolves, converted into points, would be at least 2,500. Who can match such a brilliant record?"

Chu Lingyun couldn't help but curl up a smug smile and spoke loudly to others.

"Lord Chu, you're wrong. The competition hasn't even concluded yet, so how can you jump to conclusions? Your Xingyu may be strong, but who knows if others won't come out on top later?"

Before he finished speaking, Marquis Anle interrupted with a hint of sarcasm.

"Oh? Then I'll have to wait and see what miracles the returning children of the noble families can bring."

"I remember your son only hunted a deer last year. If he wants to surpass my son, he might end up catching a tiger this year!"

Chu Lingyun raised his eyebrows and smiled, then retorted loudly.

Just as the two were arguing with each other, dust rolled up in the distance, like a huge army galloping towards them.

When everyone looked closely, they saw dozens of children from aristocratic families returning with full loads, and leading them were Tang Xinyi, Gu Yuanchao and Luo Hongyi. They all looked heroic and were rushing towards the platform.

When their horses approached the place where the eunuchs were counted, the eunuchs bowed hurriedly and asked with a smile on their faces.

"May I ask which noble person would first allow me to count the prey?"

"I'll come first!"

A young man from a noble family took the lead and threw a heavy sack at the eunuch's feet. Then, the eunuch hurriedly bent down, quickly flipped the bag with his hands, counted the prey in the bag, and a smile of surprise gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Oh, this noble man is truly heroic and unparalleled. He caught five foxes, six rabbits, and seven pheasants. The total score is 63 points. It's truly amazing!"

The eunuch's words were full of flattery, and the pen in his hand was ready to record the score.

"Wait a minute, this bag full of spoils actually belongs to Young Master Tang. I didn't kill a single beast. Please credit this score to Young Master Tang!"

The young master of aristocratic family waved his hand gently and said in a playful tone.

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a stone thrown into the lake, causing ripples. The whole scene instantly became boiling, with discussions and exclamations intertwined. After all, no one expected that someone would take the initiative to give away their gains to others.

Just as everyone was immersed in this sudden turn of events, another young man from a noble family walked up to the eunuch who was counting the prey. He threw the prey in the bag in front of the eunuch and made the same declaration.

"These were all captured by Young Master Tang. I was just helping him move them!"

The same scene was repeated again and again, and Tang Xinyi's score became higher and higher. After more than 20 people handed in their prey, a brilliant record of 1800 points appeared next to Tang Xinyi's name.

"Oh my god, if things keep going like this, it's hard to say who will be the champion today!"

"Yes, although Young Marquis Chu is brave, he can't compete with Young Master Tang who has hunted so many animals!"

"What's with all the hunting? Anyone with a discerning eye can tell these noble sons are determined to ensure that Young Master Tang takes first place. However, there's still a 700-point difference. I wonder if the remaining three will ensure Young Master Tang takes first place, or will they each go it alone?"

Amidst the discussions, everyone's attention was focused on Tang Xinyi, Gu Yuanchao, and Luo Hongyi, who had not yet revealed their prey.

There was an indescribable tension and anticipation in the air, because the real competition had just begun.