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Everyone slowly took their seats according to their status. For a moment, the spacious tent was filled with a unique atmosphere of joy and solemnity.

The emperor was sitting upright on the main seat, his eyes like a bright torch, slowly sweeping over everyone present.

There was a faint smile on his majestic yet kind face, which was as warm as a spring breeze.

At this moment, the emperor raised the exquisite wine glass in his hand, tilted his head slightly, and his resonant voice echoed throughout the entire pavilion: "It is truly a rare honor for you all to gather here today. I sincerely hope that everyone here can enjoy this rare era of peace and prosperity together and join us in this joyous feast. May our great dynasty be like the flowers blooming in spring, flourishing year after year and never withering!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone stood up quickly, raised their glasses respectfully with both hands, and shouted in unison: "Long live our emperor!"

The passionate shouts seemed to break through the sky and resounded throughout the imperial farm.

This so-called imperial estate is actually a large-scale farm and horse ranch. It covers a vast area and you can hardly see the end at a glance.

On one side of the imperial farm, there are two interconnected mountains standing tall. The peaks are towering into the clouds, and the mountains are lined with green trees. There are also many ferocious wild beasts hiding in them, adding a bit of mystery to this land.

During the meal, delicious dishes were carefully prepared and served on the table.

Those dishes are not only delicious in color, aroma and taste, but also beautifully presented, which makes people salivate.

It is worth mentioning that all these delicacies are produced by the imperial farm itself. The ingredients are extremely fresh and the cooking methods are unique.

When the children of the Gu family first entered this grand occasion, they were inevitably a little nervous and restrained. They opened their eyes wide and looked around cautiously, as if they were in a completely new world.

However, when the delicious dishes were served on the table, the tempting aroma instantly broke the restraint.

The children looked at the dazzling array of delicacies in front of them, their mouths watering.

They first tentatively stretched out their chopsticks, picked up a small bite and put it into their mouths to savor it carefully. Then they could no longer resist the temptation of the delicious food and began to feast on it.

Some children stuffed their mouths full, with their cheeks bulging like little squirrels; others had sauce all over their faces, but they didn't care and were still immersed in the joy brought by the food.

During the meal, the children did not forget to explore this novel environment. They looked around with curiosity while enjoying the delicious food.

Seeing the gorgeous decorations, exquisite furnishings and people coming and going, they would lower their voices from time to time to share their new discoveries with their friends around them.

Before we knew it, the sumptuous lunch was over. When everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks, they were surprised to realize how quickly time had flown by. It was already evening.

The original plan was to go to the hunting grounds to show off their skills immediately after the meal, but considering that it was getting late and the light was poor, the emperor decisively ordered everyone to settle down and rest first, and wait until tomorrow morning to officially start the hunting trip.

So, after lunch, everyone got up and returned to their tents according to the order arranged in advance.

Although the children were reluctant to leave, they also understood that adequate rest was crucial for tomorrow's hunt.

They could only return to their tents to have a good rest, looking forward to being able to fully energize themselves for exciting and interesting hunting activities the next day.

In the spacious and gorgeous tent of Princess Anyang and the Duke of Huguo, the candlelight flickered gently, illuminating Princess Anyang's beautiful face.

At that moment, she was gazing at the kind-looking nanny beside her with a smile, and softly said, "Nanny Feng, I'll have to trouble you to keep a close eye on the young masters over the next few days. The six young masters who came with us this time happen to be three young masters and three young ladies. You should arrange for them to live in separate tents, male and female. As for the location, choose a tent next to mine and the Duke of the Protectorate's. That way it will be easier to look after them. Also, you must instruct the maids to serve these young masters with all their heart and soul."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Feng quickly smiled and replied, "Yes, Your Highness, rest assured! As for the matters concerning the young masters, I will certainly handle them properly and take good care of them."

As the nanny who came with Princess Anyang during her dowry, Nanny Feng has been with the princess for many years and can be said to be the person who understands the princess's thoughts best.

Therefore, she had already made plans in her mind on how to arrange food and accommodation for the young masters, and would definitely not let the princess down.

Princess Anyang frowned, muttering with a worried look, "What should I do? Now the eldest daughter-in-law is the only one left in the mansion. I wonder if she can handle it all on her own. And the Emperor is just as bad. He chose to come hunting at this critical moment, instead of earlier or later. Couldn't he have postponed it for a few months? If he had waited a little longer, until everything at home was settled, I wouldn't have to worry so much."

Princess Anyang paced back and forth, shaking her head and sighing.

She really couldn't let go of her grandchildren. If she wasn't really worried about her eldest daughter-in-law staying alone at home to take care of the housework, how could she be so conflicted?

Seeing the princess's worried expression, Nanny Feng hurried forward, gently holding Princess Anyang's arm, and soothingly said, "Your Highness, don't worry too much. The eldest young master's wife is always intelligent and capable, and she always manages the affairs of the palace in an orderly manner. She will definitely be able to handle it. This hunting trip is also a rare royal event, and it is a blessing for the children to be able to participate."

Princess Anyang nodded slightly, her expression slightly relieved, but she still couldn't hide her worry. "That being said, I'm still very nervous. These few days, while you take good care of the young masters, find an opportunity to quietly send a letter to the palace and ask how the eldest brother is doing at home alone."

Nanny Feng quickly agreed: "I understand, and I will definitely not miss this matter."

At the same time, in the tents of several young masters of the Gu Mansion, candlelight was dancing and several children were sitting together excitedly.

Gu Huaiyuan, who was a little older, said with sparkling eyes and anticipation, "We're going hunting tomorrow. I have to perform well. Maybe I can catch something and show everyone my skills!"

Huaiyu, the youngest, looked hopeful but also a bit worried: "Brother, will there be any particularly ferocious beasts in the hunting grounds? I... I'm a little scared. Should we follow in?"

Gu Huairen reached out and touched Gu Huaiyu's head, comforting him: "Don't be afraid, we have brothers here. We are also protected by many guards this time, so we will be fine. Besides, as long as we follow everyone and learn to hunt slowly, we will definitely learn something. As long as we don't go too deep, there will be no danger."

Elsewhere, in the tent of the three young ladies of the Gu Mansion, Gu Yao was carefully combing her long hair in front of a bronze mirror, her eyes full of anticipation for tomorrow's hunt: "Sister, what kind of prey do you think we can see tomorrow?"

Gu Xiaowan smiled softly and said, "No matter what we see, we must be careful. Hunting is a dangerous thing after all. We just need to follow the adults and see for ourselves."

Huaining, who had always been taciturn, sat aside, quietly sorting his clothes, with a firm look in his eyes, thinking to himself that he must go and see it for himself.

The brothers and sisters chatted for a while, and then it got dark, so they were taken back to their tent by the nanny.

The brothers and sisters were divided into three girls and three boys, and lived in two small tents next to the tents of Princess Anyang and the Duke of Huguo. Maids and servants were always waiting outside the tents in case of emergency.

As the night deepened, the entire imperial farm gradually became quiet, with only the occasional neighing of horses breaking the tranquility of the night.

Outside the tent, the patrolling guards walked steadily, vigilantly guarding the camp and the nobles living in the tents.

At dawn the next day, the golden sunlight penetrated the thin layer of clouds and sprinkled into every corner of the imperial farm like broken gold.

Suddenly, a loud and clear horn sounded through the sky, breaking the tranquility of dawn, and the originally quiet camp suddenly became extremely noisy.

His Majesty the Emperor was wearing a gorgeous hunting suit. He stood as tall and straight as a pine tree, his eyes were bright and sharp, and he looked energetic and full of vigor.

He stood steadily in the center of the camp, his voice loud and high, like a huge bell, solemnly announcing to everyone that the hunting activity had officially begun.

The children in the Gu family mansion also got up early at the sound of the cock-crow. Under the careful and thoughtful service of the maids, they quickly washed and dressed themselves neatly and handsomely.

Afterwards, the children followed Princess Anyang and the Duke of Protectorate, and walked briskly to the entrance of the hunting ground.

The hunting ground presented before everyone at this moment was like a huge, flawless emerald carpet, lush and green, making people feel relaxed and happy.

The lush and soft grass seems to be carefully woven by nature. When the breeze blows, the grass leaves sway gently, like ripples on a green ocean, which is beautiful beyond words.

At this moment, suddenly, a brown and yellow hare suddenly jumped out from the grass like lightning.

Its movements were agile and flexible, and it could leap several meters in the blink of an eye.

This sudden scene startled everyone present, but Gu Huaining was very sharp-eyed. Her bright eyes instantly flashed with a hint of surprise, and she subconsciously shouted loudly: "Look, there's a rabbit!"

Princess Anyang, who was standing nearby, smiled slightly upon seeing this. She then turned to the guards beside her and whispered, "Go, get some lightweight bows and arrows for the ladies so they can try out some archery and practice their skills."

The guards acted quickly and efficiently upon hearing the order. In a short while, they delivered several well-made and lightweight bows and arrows to Gu Huaining, Gu Xiaowan and Gu Xiaoya.

The three girls took the bows and arrows with great joy, and began to imitate the adults' archery skills with great happiness.

Gu Huaining held the bowstring with both hands, pulled it hard, aimed the arrow forward, and then released his fingers. The arrow flew out like an arrow from a bow.

Unfortunately, the arrow did not hit the target in the end, but passed by the hare and was deeply embedded in the ground next to it.

But despite this, Gu Huaining still seemed very excited. With a flushed face, she turned around and said to her sister Gu Xiaoya beside her: "Sister, it's okay. I believe I will be able to shoot next time!"

In comparison, Gu Xiaoya, who is a little older, is much calmer.

She first calmly observed the direction and speed of the hare's escape, then took a deep breath, raised the bow steadily, squinted her left eye, and aimed with full concentration.

When the time was right, she released her right hand without hesitation, and a sharp arrow whizzed through the air.

With a whoosh, the arrow hit the hare's hind leg accurately.

The severely injured hare let out a miserable cry and fell into the grass, struggling in pain.

Gu Xiaoya put down the bow and arrow, a smug smile on her face: "It seems that all the practice in the past week has not been in vain."

Gu Xiaowan pursed her lips and said nothing. Her bright eyes were fixed on the fat hare not far ahead.

She slowly raised the bow and arrow in her hand, her movements light and skillful, as if she had become one with the bow and arrow.

She took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing rhythm, focused her eyes on the hare again, and with a slight loosening of her fingers, the arrow shot out like lightning.

In the blink of an eye, the sharp arrow accurately hit the hare's vital part. The hare, which was originally alive and kicking, fell to the ground in an instant, ending its short life.

Princess Anyang, standing by, looked at her three granddaughters with a smile on her face, her eyes full of satisfaction and pride.

She said softly, "You three sisters are truly as capable as any man. Each of you is so outstanding. You are truly worthy of being the good children raised by our Gu family."

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a loud noise suddenly came from the depths of the forest.

Following the sound, they saw that Gu Huaiyuan and several other young masters had made a discovery - they actually saw a slender and brightly furred sika deer strolling leisurely in the clearing in the woods.

Seeing this, Gu Huaiyu couldn't hide his excitement and he shouted at the top of his voice: "Everyone, don't panic. Let's slowly surround him. We must not let this guy escape!"

Hearing Gu Huaiyu's words, the other two nodded in agreement, then carefully drove their mounts slowly towards the direction of the sika deer.

At the same time, the bows in their hands were fully drawn, ready to shoot, waiting for the best opportunity to hit the target.

However, just as they were about to launch the attack, something unexpected happened.

There was a deafening roar that resounded throughout the forest, and then a huge, ferocious tiger covered with colorful patterns suddenly jumped out from the dense woods nearby. Its speed was as fast as a storm, and it rushed straight towards the poor sika deer.