Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

All the clothes she brought were newly made; they were silks sent by the Empress's family, and they were breathable and cool to wear in the summer.

After finishing tidying up, I came out and saw Akahoshi practicing a horse stance in the pavilion. His face was red from holding his breath, but he was still stubbornly refusing to give up.

After whispering a few instructions to Xiao Yezi, Murong Yu took the book and went into the pavilion, where she sat on a stone bench to read.

Before long, Xiao Yezi brought over some snacks and tea with her entourage.

Akahoshi suddenly smelled a cool, sweet scent, like chilled mung bean syrup.

He sniffed, his eyes glancing inadvertently at the stone table. Murong Yu hadn't called him yet, and Chi Xing couldn't help but lick his lips.

"Brother Crown Prince, what is that?"

Murong Yu, seemingly unaware of his thoughts, replied, "Just some snacks."

As he spoke, he reached out and scooped up a small spoonful of mung bean syrup, which still had some unmelted ice crystals on it.

After taking a sip, Murong Yu squinted her eyes in comfort.

He still didn't ask if he wanted to eat. Akahoshi couldn't stand it anymore, so he stopped doing the horse stance, stood up, and walked over.

"It's so hot, and I'm so thirsty."

Actually, he wanted to drink fruit tea more; it's icy cold and perfect for a hot summer day.

Murong Yu glanced at him: "Are you hot? I thought you wouldn't notice."

He took another sip of the chilled mung bean soup, but didn't mention giving Akahoshi a bowl.

Akahoshi grew anxious and sat down beside him, gazing at him with a resentful look.

Murong Yu couldn't ignore his pitiful appearance.

He sighed, scooped a spoonful of ice-free sugar water, and brought it to Akahoshi's lips:

"Drink up. Next time, you're not allowed to practice martial arts in the middle of the day. It's too hot today."

After drinking the cool, thirst-quenching sugar water, Akahoshi didn't argue with him, but smiled and nodded at him:

"Okay, Your Highness, I'd like to drink fruit tea too."

As soon as he finished speaking, a palace maid walked over, carrying a tray with what could it be but fruit tea.

There were no ice cubes in this fruit tea; only the water droplets rising from the rim of the bowl proved that it was an iced fruit tea.

"You can't drink more, you can only drink this one bowl."

Something is better than nothing. Akahoshi picked up the fruit tea, took a few sips, and couldn't help but exhale. Summer is the time to drink iced drinks.

Xiao Yezi even had a large block of ice brought over and placed aside, finally making the surrounding air a bit cooler. The two spent the afternoon in the pavilion.

On the day they set off for the summer resort, Murong Yu woke Chi Xing up early. The two changed into simple white outfits and set off with their pre-packed luggage.

The Emperor, by his grace, allowed some ministers to bring their families along, and with the Imperial Guards accompanying them, the entire procession stretched as far as the eye could see.

Chi Xing was led by Murong Yu into the Crown Prince's carriage, while Chi Xing's own carriage followed behind, filled with his favorite items.

The Chengde Mountain Resort boasts exquisite and beautiful architecture, with pavilions and waterside terraces running throughout the entire resort. The cool summer breeze carries the unique fragrance of lotus flowers.

On the second day at the palace, Akahoshi enjoyed delicious food such as lotus flower pastries, lotus flower cakes, refreshing lotus seed soup, and fragrant lotus leaf chicken.

While Murong Yu was away, they ate their fill.

She only felt a little full and dared not eat anymore, as Akahoshi wanted to go hunting with her.

250 took a bite of the homemade goat milk ice cream and remarked:

Murong Tuo brought Chi Ge along as well. The injured Chi Ge had hidden in Murong Tuo's bedchamber that day. When Murong Tuo discovered him, he didn't make a fuss, and even thought Chi Ge was handsome, so he personally bandaged his wounds.

Akahoshi picked up a twin lotus flower and thought to herself, "As expected, time travel doesn't improve intelligence."

On the day of the hunt, Chi Xing wore a red outfit, her high ponytail tied with a red ribbon, and a jade pendant made of cold jade hanging from her waist, the same piece of jade as Murong Yu's.

He hung another jade pendant on Murong Yu's white belt and said to him, "Brother Crown Prince, bring a few more guards with you."

"Don't worry, it's safe inside."

Murong Yu thought he was worried that large wild animals in the forest would attack people.

"We only stay on the outskirts, not deep in the mountains."

Who knows if there might be tigers or black bears in these deep mountains?

With their gear on, the two mounted their horses and headed to the hunting grounds.

The hunting grounds are some distance from the imperial palace, and they will be staying here for a few days.

“Crown Prince, Red Star.”

Murong Hao's voice came from behind, and several people rode behind him on horseback. Murong Zhan was to his side.

They were all good friends, so they went together after meeting.

"Ha, you think you can catch prey when you're so weak you can't even kill a chicken? Aren't you ashamed?"

"Elder brother, please say less."

Murong Tuo and Murong Yan were not far away, so their mocking voices naturally reached the ears of Chi Xing and the others.

The one among them who is completely powerless is none other than Akahoshi.

However, Chi Xing didn't rush to admit it. Then, Murong Yu threw a small stone that she didn't know she had picked up at some point.

The prince's horse galloped forward like a madman, and the sound of his screams and the hoofbeats of the guards chasing after him could be heard in the wind.

The others cheered, and then some inappropriate noises came from nearby.

Murong Tuo seemed like a different person; his brows were furrowed, and he began to lecture:

"Third brother, how could you do this? He's still the eldest brother, no matter what. If something happens to him..."

"Shut up, or I'll punish you too."

Murong Yu didn't even bother to pretend when facing Murong Tuo. She could never forgive them for trying to push Chi Xing into the water last time.

Murong Tuo was stunned by his cold gaze and dared not speak again.

The group ignored him and continued riding forward.

After they had gone far away, Murong Tuo sighed with red eyes, "I... I didn't mean any harm, why does everyone dislike me?"

The man beside him, dressed as a guard, frowned upon hearing this. He moved closer and whispered:

"Your Highness need not be sad for them. They are just a bunch of spoiled brats and are not worth your concern."

Murong Tuo looked at Chi Ge's rugged face, his concerned gaze seemingly genuine, and his cheeks couldn't help but flush again.

Chige continued, "Your Highness is the most understanding person I have ever met. If anyone dislikes you, they must be blind."

"No way... I just want everyone to be friendly and respectful, so that the people of Dongqian can live a better life in the future."

"is it?"

Chi Ge leaned closer and whispered, "Does Your Highness desire the throne?"

"The throne?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Tuo frowned slightly and shook his head:

"No, I just want to live a peaceful life. If possible, I would like to support a wise ruler."

He thought to himself that as a person who had traveled from another era, he possessed a wealth of knowledge. If the emperor on the throne was a good one, he would naturally spare no effort to help him.

"I only want the people to live in peace and prosperity. As long as the ruler is wise, it doesn't matter who he is."

He kept his head down and didn't see Chige's aggressive gaze or his determined expression.

"Brother Tuo, what are you doing here?"

A sweet, delicate female voice came from behind, breaking the warmth between the two.