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As the sun sets, night quietly envelopes the earth. The imperial farm is like a shining pearl, adorned with countless bright lights.

A bonfire was burning brightly in the center of the empty courtyard. The orange-red flames danced happily, illuminating everything around it and turning the entire imperial farm into a lively and magnificent picture.

People gathered around the campfire, as if attracted by the warm and bright flames. They sat or stood in a tight circle, and everyone's face was filled with joy and satisfaction.

Everyone happily shared the rich and colorful hunting experiences of the day, and the laughter and joy were like pleasant music, rising and falling, echoing in the night sky.

The emperor sat upright on the main seat, wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, majestic and solemn.

However, at this moment, his face was filled with a amiable smile as he listened attentively to the reports from his ministers.

Whenever he heard something interesting, the emperor would nod slightly to show his approval; occasionally he would interject a few words and interact cordially with his ministers, making the atmosphere even more harmonious.

Gu Huaiyuan, Gu Huaining and other children of the Gu family also sat around obediently. Although they were still young, their hunting results were not as rich as those of the adults.

But their brave and fearless performance and team spirit still won high recognition from the emperor and elders.

Especially Gu Huaiyuan, he still has lingering fears when he recalls the thrilling scene he encountered during hunting today.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly and everyone returned to the imperial farm safely.

More importantly, through this experience, he not only exercised his courage and adaptability, but also learned a lot of knowledge and experience that could not be learned from books, which made him secretly grateful in his heart.

Princess Anyang and Commandery Lady Lin sat elegantly a little further away, watching the children quietly as they excitedly recounted the interesting stories of their hunt.

Seeing the children so energetic and innocent, the two ladies couldn't help feeling relieved.

At the same time, their faces were filled with smiles of pride and satisfaction, and their hearts were filled with pride in the children of the Gu family.

These young generations shined in such a grand event, fully demonstrating their outstanding qualities and extraordinary talents.

The bonfire burned brightly, making crisp crackling sounds from time to time, as if it was a unique melody played by nature for this joyous celebration.

Mars danced and jumped in the air like elves. They seemed to feel the warm and cheerful atmosphere on the scene and added a touch of brilliant color to the event.

The night grew deeper and deeper, like a huge black curtain slowly descending, covering the entire world.

However, although the fire gradually died down, people's enthusiasm did not diminish in the slightest.

Everyone was still immersed in this wonderful time, with laughter and joy rising one after another.

Just then, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Why don't we have an exciting hunting competition tomorrow?"

This proposal was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, instantly igniting everyone's passion.

Everyone applauded and cheered to show their agreement.

After getting the emperor's approval, the hunting competition was quickly divided into three groups.

Adults, regardless of gender, were grouped together, while children were divided into boys' and girls' groups according to gender.

In the Great Zhao State, aristocratic families have always attached great importance to the education of their children, whether boys or girls.

For boys, they need to study the Confucian classics - the Four Books and the Five Classics, and master the six skills necessary for a gentleman; as for girls, they must be proficient in various talents such as playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

The emperor smiled and said aloud, "Hahahaha... Since you, my dear ministers, are so interested in this, I might as well give you some exciting rewards. Tomorrow's hunting competition will be divided into three groups. The adult group is undivided, while the children's group will be divided into two groups. The winner will be determined by the quantity and quality of the prey they capture. I and the ministers present will serve as referees, judging the final results fairly and impartially."

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, a heated discussion broke out among the crowd.

The ministers in the adult group were all ready to go, with eagerness glittering in their eyes. They were secretly planning the strategy for tomorrow's hunting, thinking about how to show their strength in this hunting ground and win honor for their family.

In this grand competition personally recognized by the emperor, if one can stand out and achieve excellent results, the significance will not only bring supreme glory to the entire family.

For the contestants themselves, this will become a glorious chapter in their life resume and an important plus point in their future development path.

Gu Huaiyuan turned around with great excitement, looking eagerly at Gu Huaining and other brothers and sisters.

His face flushed with excitement. He waved his arms vigorously and shouted, "Listen up, brothers and sisters! Although we are still young and can't compare to those experienced adults, we must not give up easily! Tomorrow is the time to show down the winners. Everyone must unite as one and work together to capture some ferocious and powerful prey! Let everyone see the style of our Gu family children!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Huaining, Gu Xiaoya and others immediately responded in unison, and the atmosphere at the scene was extremely warm.

Everyone started to discuss hunting strategies and methods with great interest.

Some children suggested that there should be a clear division of labor and everyone should do their own job; others suggested exploring those little-known and well-hidden paths so that they could catch the prey by surprise.

At this moment, these children all had confident smiles on their faces and determination in their eyes, as if they didn't care at all about competing with so many masters.

As the saying goes, "a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger", which probably describes the situation in front of us!

When Princess Anyang and Commandery Lady Lin heard the news of the hunting competition, their eyes were instantly ignited with a fiery flame, filled with irrepressible anticipation.

They exchanged glances with each other. If the time and place had not allowed it, they would have been unable to suppress their inner impulse and would have personally gone on stage to compete with other contestants.

Princess Anyang leaned slightly aside and whispered to Princess Lin beside her, "The children of our Gu family are all truly exceptional! Huaiyuan and Huaining, in particular, are known for their intelligence and bravery. I believe this hunting competition is the perfect opportunity for them to showcase their talents and shine! I believe they will demonstrate extraordinary strength beyond the ordinary."

Upon hearing this, Princess Lin couldn't help but smile gently in response, "Mother is absolutely right. I sincerely hope that our children can achieve something in this fierce competition. Of course, it's not just about gaining supreme glory, but more importantly, it's about truly growing through this rare experience."

Princess Anyang nodded in agreement and continued with emotion, "That's right. The children are now gradually growing up. They will eventually need to experience some ups and downs before they can truly mature. After all, the future of our Gu family depends entirely on these children."

Having said that, Princess Anyang's heartache and deep concern for her grandchildren were not false at all.

As the emperor's majestic words fell, the Duke of Protectorate did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. He hurriedly led a group of his men to prepare all the matters needed for tomorrow's competition.

Among them, the most important is the careful arrangement and cleaning of the competition venue.

Let’s talk about the outer area first. It is naturally reserved for innocent children to use as a competition place.

The inner area is where the adult players show their skills, but it is not as peaceful and tranquil as the outer area, because there are many ferocious and extremely fierce beasts here.

In order to prevent these ferocious beasts from disturbing the emperor's carriage and causing unpredictable consequences, the Duke of Protector of the Country acted decisively and arranged a large number of well-trained guards to work together to drive those extremely dangerous and violent beasts into the depths of the mountains and forests.

After all, if the emperor was frightened or hurt in the slightest, everyone present would be held accountable.

As the night deepened, bright stars twinkled in the inky black sky, like countless pairs of eyes gazing at the earth curiously, as if they were also looking forward to the thrilling hunting competition that was to take place the next day.

The blazing bonfire gradually turned into piles of embers, emitting the last traces of heat.

After a busy day, the crowd began to slowly disperse. They returned to their tents with slightly tired steps, taking the time to rest and adjust, so that they could greet a new day full of unknowns and challenges with the best mental state and abundant physical strength.

When the dawn light had not yet completely penetrated the thick clouds and illuminated the sky completely, the originally quiet and silent imperial farm was already broken by a noisy and chaotic sound.

The people who participated in the hunting competition could no longer contain their excitement and got up early.

They carefully checked their hunting equipment in an orderly manner, from extremely sharp bows and arrows to sturdy and durable spears, to light and flexible hunting nets, etc. Every item must be confirmed repeatedly to ensure that there is no room for error.

At the same time, the guards in charge of taking care of the horses also acted quickly. They skillfully led the strong and majestic horses to the spacious and open square.

These usually majestic horses seemed to be keenly aware of the tense atmosphere around them. They became anxious and restless, constantly digging the ground with their front hooves, and occasionally raised their heads to let out high-pitched and passionate neighs, as if announcing to the world that a thrilling battle was about to begin.

With a loud horn sound, the hunting competition officially began. The adult group set off first. They rode on their horses and galloped towards the depths of the hunting ground like arrows.

After waiting for a while, the children in the boys' and girls' groups could no longer contain their excitement and set out on their journey.

Their destination this time is the outer area of ​​the hunting ground, where there may be many surprising prey hidden.

Gu Huaiyuan took the lead and rushed into the small group of boys with his two cousins ​​from the second house - Gu Huairen and Gu Huaiyu, like an arrow from a bow.

They moved briskly through the dense woods and on the rugged paths, nimbly avoiding the intersecting branches and protruding rocks.

Everyone's eyes widened, their gazes as sharp as those of hawks, unwilling to miss any corner of the hunting ground where prey might be hidden.

At this moment, Gu Huairen, a sharp-eyed member of the team, suddenly shouted loudly: "Look, there seem to be a few hares over there!"

Hearing this shout, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to it. Gu Huaiyuan looked in the direction of Gu Huairen's finger.

Sure enough, in a patch of grass in the distance, I saw a few fat hares leisurely looking for food.

In a flash, Gu Huaiyuan made a prompt decision and quickly ordered his two cousins ​​to take action.

They dispersed silently, formed a semicircle, and then slowly approached the location of the hare.

However, the hares seemed to be very alert as well. They quickly noticed the unusual changes in the surrounding environment. Their originally leisurely posture suddenly became tense, and they were ready to run away at any time.

Seeing the hare about to escape, Gu Huaiyuan was extremely anxious. At the critical moment, he shouted at Gu Huairen and Gu Huaiyu: "Go!"

Upon hearing this, the two brothers threw the ropes in their hands out at the same time without hesitation.

The two ropes were like two nimble long snakes, drawing a graceful arc in the air and flying towards the hare accurately.

Unfortunately, these hares were too clever. At the moment when the ropes were about to be put around their bodies, they suddenly jumped up and narrowly avoided the attack.

However, Gu Huaiyuan and others were not discouraged, but continued to pursue them relentlessly.

For a moment, the hunting ground was covered with dust, and a thrilling chase broke out between humans and rabbits.

Finally, after some arduous efforts, the three brothers finally succeeded in catching several hares.

Looking at the lively trophies in their hands, they were all exhausted and panting, but their faces were filled with the joy of victory.

The news of the initial victory quickly spread throughout the neighborhood. Everyone was excited and cheered to celebrate this hard-earned victory.

On the girls' side, Gu Huaining and her sisters cautiously embarked on a hunting trip.

They chose to walk along a clear, gurgling stream, which meandered like a green ribbon among the mountains and forests.

Along the way, they observed every detail of the stream attentively, not missing any clues.

There were footprints of various sizes on the land beside the stream. Some were small and delicate, as if they were left by hares; some were slightly larger, and might have been left by pheasants or other small animals.

In addition, there are some feces of various shapes scattered around, which are important clues to determine the whereabouts of prey.