My sister became the empress, but I'm still growing vegetables and raising chickens

What are you planning?

The younger brother spread his hands and said, "The Third Prince doesn't like to talk to me very much. I just went there not long ago, so he won't take me with him on many things."

Si Muyan didn't take it too seriously and only warned: "As long as it's not something that's disadvantageous to you, don't meddle in other people's business. Protecting yourself is the most important thing, understand?"

"I'll remember that, don't worry, big sister."

The next day came in a flash, and the hunt began.

The emperor took his ministers on a tour and successfully hunted a deer. The court officials all congratulated the emperor on his extraordinary prowess.

In fact, everyone knew that the deer was driven into the emperor's shooting range. The court officials were sensible and would never compete with the emperor for it.

The deer was a good omen, and the emperor was in a good mood. He said to Si Xingzhi, "Xingzhi, you used to be able to follow me into battle, but now you won't even try?"

Si Xingzhi hurriedly stood up to thank the emperor and explained, "Your Majesty, I am very frightened. I was trying archery at home a while ago and sprained my hand. Also, the sight of horses makes me...a little frightened."

Ordinary officials are very concerned about their reputation, so even if they are not good enough, they will try to show off their skills. Si Xingzhi openly said that he was not good enough, which made the emperor laugh even more.

"Xingzhi is old enough!"

Si Xingzhi hurriedly said, "I know I am not as good as I used to be, so I really don't dare to show off my ugliness."

Then the young men came on stage and were divided into several teams. The leaders were naturally the crown prince, the second prince and the third prince, followed by the royal family and the outstanding sons and nephews of high-ranking officials.

The Si sisters' eyes were all on the high-spirited Third Prince. Their brother was in the same group with the Third Prince, not caring about winning or losing, but only wanting stability.

But they didn't notice that when they were looking at the third prince nervously, the imperial concubine's face turned green.

The imperial concubine had no idea that the Si sisters were worried about their brother. She only thought that they were hoping that the third prince would come out on top today.

She was almost gnashing her teeth as she looked at the Second Prince, determined to urge her son to win the favor of the Si family's daughter as soon as possible. Only then could she legitimately go before the Emperor and ask for his permission to marry her son.

Otherwise, the status of the Si family girl is not worthy of his son. If he goes there rashly, the emperor may become suspicious.

After being careful for so many years, the imperial concubine will never make a mistake at this critical juncture.

At noon, it was time to hunt. After the hunt was over, eunuchs would count the prey of each team. Only the one with the best quality and quantity was considered a winner.

Du Shangge ran over to Si Muyan early and whispered, "Every year, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince comes first, and the Second Prince comes second. It's really nothing to watch."

She came with her brothers, and without Princess Heji, she was like a whirlwind, running wild and unchecked. The other ladies in Kyoto, accustomed to her recklessness, ignored her.

There were two ladies who lived close together and gossiped about it.

"Did you see that Miss Du is hanging out with the newly returned daughter of the Si family?"

"It must be Princess Heji's idea. What ordinary girl would be with Miss Du? She doesn't even have a single friend. It would be embarrassing to tell others about it."

"Don't underestimate the favored daughter of the Si family. Actually...tsk tsk tsk, she grew up in the countryside and is not presentable."

"I heard that the second daughter of the Si family is already married. How can a girl from Kyoto get married as soon as she reaches the age of 15? It's ridiculous."

Of course, such discussions would not reach the ears of the four girls, and even if they did, they would not care anymore.

Meanwhile, the Third Prince's team was struggling to hunt a wild boar in the hunting ground. Most of the animals in the hunting ground were captive, and there were also a few real wild beasts, but they were protected by a guard team so that the nobles would not be harmed.

The Third Prince had finally seen this beast, so how could he let it go?

My younger brother couldn't keep up with them on horseback. He hadn't started riding until he arrived in Kyoto, but his comprehension wasn't very fast. After two months of training, he could barely walk around the stables, with the eunuchs leading the horses. Even now, he couldn't even ride and shoot, let alone make the horse gallop.

So he fell behind and slowly headed towards the Third Prince.

At this moment, the wild boar turned its head and headed towards my younger brother.

The Third Prince was extremely excited and shouted, "Si Jing'an, shoot it, shoot it quickly, if you hit it, I will reward you handsomely!"

But how could I shoot an animal? When he saw the wild boar charging towards him, he thought his life was over. He was so scared that he grabbed the reins and swung them hard. The horse let out a long neigh and ran away with me on its back.

The wild boar took advantage of the opportunity and ran away.

The Third Prince wailed, "What's wrong with you? Si Jing'an, you actually let this prince's wild boar go. You're so brave!"

He commanded his other companions and attendants.

"You guys, go and catch the wild boar for me. You guys, go and bring Si Jingan back to me!"

The younger brother clung to the horse's neck, shouting in fear, "Help, help!"

Even if there are no real wild animals in the paddock, the terrain is not good after all. If the horses go crazy, who can control them?

Several guards from the escort team rushed over to help, but after circling around, they were unable to get close to Crazy Horse.

At this moment, a horse in front of him came flying over, and a long spear flew out and hit the front leg of Crazy Horse. Crazy Horse neighed loudly and knelt down, and the little brother on its back was ejected.

My life is over! Dad, big sister, second sister, third sister, wuwuwu!

Before I could finish my thought, someone hugged me in his arms.

Huh? Are you okay?

When I opened my eyes, I saw that it was Prince Ning.

The eunuch who followed him hurried over and knelt down breathlessly: "Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ning, thank you, Your Highness Prince Ning."

If Prince Ning had not intervened, the young master would have died here today, and those of them who served him would have lost their lives.

Several people stepped forward and helped the younger brother up: "Is the prince okay?"

The younger brother was so dizzy that he almost couldn't stand. He said with a sad face, "I... I'm fine."

Everyone carried the younger brother back to the open space, and just then they met the third prince leading his men over. Someone went to the third prince to report what had just happened.

The third prince looked at his younger brother unhappily and wanted to get angry, but thinking of his mother's words, he finally endured it.

Just then, the guards who had gone to chase the wild boar came back.

"Your Highness."

The Third Prince asked, "Where's the pig?"

The leading guard replied, "Your Highness, the pig... ran away..."

"Are you all idiots? You can let a pig run away. Where did it run to? Why don't you chase it?"

The guard replied cautiously, "Your Highness, the pig...ran into the Second Prince's encirclement, and was beheaded by the Second Prince...with a single blow."

The Third Prince's eyes narrowed suddenly, and he thrust the long sword in his hand toward the guard. The tutor beside him raised his hand and kicked his sword away.

"Yang Yan, what are you doing?"