Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 694

The autumn hunt usually lasts for about ten days, with different activities every day, and both men and women can participate in the hunt.

Initially, the hunters only hunted small animals like pheasants and rabbits on the outskirts of the hunting grounds. Later, the most experienced hunters would venture into the deepest parts of the hunting grounds, deep in the mountains and forests, where large predators such as bears, wolves, and tigers roamed. This was the highlight of each autumn hunt.

The large group set off from Ancheng and traveled for most of the day before arriving at the hunting grounds. By the time everyone settled down, it was already late at night.

Shen Lingjun originally intended to arrange for Qi Xuan to also stay at the palace, but this year, because Huo Tingsheng and his concubines were not coming, the palace was quite spacious.

But Qi Xuan refused: "I'll just stay in the tent outside, it'll be more convenient."

Shen Lingjun knew why he was living outside, smiled to herself, and didn't expose him, letting him be.

Early the next morning, Qi Xuan got up and left his tent to wander around the campsite.

Sure enough, after a short while, they saw Sheng Qiongluo quietly emerge as well. The two exchanged glances and then went one after the other into the woods near the camp.

It was still early, and few people came out. Only Qi Xuan and Sheng Qiongluo were in the woods. The surroundings were quiet, with only the sounds of insects and birds chirping in the mountains. The atmosphere was just right.

The two walked through the woods, chatting idly as they went.

Sheng Qiongluo asked with a smile, "Young Master Qi has been traveling around for many years, so you must be quite skilled at hunting?"

Qi Xuan said embarrassedly, "I only hunt wild game like pheasants and rabbits to fill my stomach. I've never hunted any big wild beasts."

Sheng Qiongluo said with a touch of pride, "I shot a wild boar three years ago. That wild boar was huge. I wonder if I'll have that kind of luck again this year."

Qi Xuan praised, "Miss Sheng looks like a delicate flower or a willow, but I didn't expect her to be so capable. She will definitely win first place this year as well."

In previous years, women could also participate in the autumn hunt. Usually, it was the unmarried daughters of noble families. On the first day of the autumn hunt, a small arena was set up, and the empress would bring out some rare and precious jewelry as prizes for the competition.

Sheng Qiongluo looked at Qi Xuan and said with a charming smile, "Thank you for your kind words, Young Master Qi. If I really win the first prize, I will definitely give it to you."

Qi Xuan felt his heart pounding wildly as she looked at him with those alluring eyes. His head was spinning from the sudden shock, and he could hardly believe it.

Between men and women, gifts cannot be given casually.

Does giving it to him mean you want to pledge your life to him?

As Sheng Qiongluo finished speaking, she seemed to suddenly realize what she had said, and covered her face with embarrassment, then turned and ran away.

Qi Xuan remained rooted to the spot, stunned. After a long while, he finally came to his senses, his heart overflowing with joy.

On the way back, I felt like I was walking on clouds, light and airy, as if I were about to take flight.