Transmigrated into a cunning princess, she sets her sights on a celibate royal uncle.

If Wei Liangyuan is heartless, and later becomes successful, he might use Xie Sichun's elopement with him as an excuse, which would be a betrayal of her.

Then she'll never be able to speak harshly in her entire life.

"You need to think carefully about whether Wei Liangyuan is truly your soulmate, and whether you are willing to entrust your life to him!"

Jiang Xi analyzed all the pros and cons and let Xie Sichun make her own choice.

Xie Sichun was caught in a dilemma, a difficult choice for her, as one wrong step could lead to a lifetime of regret.

She dared not make a decision lightly.

Jiang Xi noticed her worry and hesitation, so she leaned close to her ear and whispered something to her.

After hearing Jiang Xi's words, Xie Sichun's expression changed from hesitation to surprise. She turned to look at Jiang Xi and asked, "Will this really work?"

Jiang Xi wasn't sure either: "I don't know if it will work, but at least it will let you see whether he is someone you can entrust your life to!"

After listening, Xie Sichun hesitated for a moment, then nodded heavily and said, "Okay, I believe you!"

Just then, the sound of gongs and drums rang out in the hunting grounds, signaling that the hunting competition was about to begin.

"Come on, let's hurry over there!" Xie Sichun pulled Jiang Xi and walked towards the enclosure.

Everyone gathered in the hunting grounds, and Yang Xuerou kicked things off with an archery demonstration.

An arrow pierced the sky and landed on the red target in the middle of the hunting ground, hitting the bullseye.

Thunderous applause and compliments filled the air.

"This year's winter hunting competition is the same as in previous years. Three people form a group to compete to see who can shoot the most prey. The winner will receive a set of gilded filigree and kingfisher feather headdress prepared by Madam Wang as a prize!"

As soon as Yang Xuerou spoke, a maid brought over a set of exquisite headdress and jewelry.

This jewelry set consists of nineteen pieces and employs techniques such as wire drawing, filigree, and kingfisher feather inlay. It is suitable for women to wear on formal occasions, making them appear wealthy and elegant.

Everyone who saw the design of the jewelry set was filled with envy, and the expressions on their faces spoke volumes about its preciousness.

Almost half of the girls want it.

Jiang Xi noticed that Xie Sichun's eyes lit up when she saw the headdress.

Although she was born into the Xie family, she rarely wore such expensive jewelry. If she could wear it on her wedding day, she would be dazzling.

"Ah-Xi, let's be in the same group!"

With an eager expression, Xie Sichun turned and took Jiang Xi's arm, making the request.

Jiang Xi looked helplessly at Huo Jingxuan, who was standing with Yang Xuerou.

Whoever that incomparably noble man stands beside shines brightly.

Yang Xuerou has now become the object of envy and flattery for all the noble ladies in the capital.

"I can't do it. I'm just Huo Jingxuan's maid right now!" Jiang Xi said, lowering her eyes.

"Huh?" Xie Sichun looked disappointed.

At this moment, Yang Xuerou looked over, a mysterious smile playing on her lips.

Then, he announced loudly, "The competition rules have changed this year. There are no restrictions on identity. Anyone who is confident in their hunting skills can join!"

Sure enough, this statement sparked another wave of eager people to try it out.

Xie Sichun almost jumped for joy: "Ah Xi, did you hear that? No one is restricted by status, you can participate too!"

A hint of doubt flashed through Jiang Xi's mind. After all, based on her understanding of Yang Xuerou, she was not the kind of person who didn't care about social status.

The willingness to involve everyone suggests there's likely some kind of conspiracy at play.

However, she was only guessing, but Xie Sichun thought it was a way to share the joy with the people, so she didn't hesitate to drag Jiang Xi to the stables not far away to choose horses.

"Hmm, I want this one. Ah-Xi, what about mine? You can choose any horse you like!"

Xie Sichun responded generously.

Jiang Xi was a maid in the Regent's Palace. She didn't have her own horse and could only choose Xie Sichun's.

However, Xie Sichun was not favored in the Xie family. Although the hunting competition was meant to bring her and Xu Changsheng together, the horses that the Xie family sent her were mostly inferior.

Jiang Xi really didn't like them, but she had no other choice, so she reluctantly started to choose.

"Why don't you use mine?"

Just as Huo Jingxuan noticed Jiang Xi's situation and was about to have Bei Ying send his Ta Xue to Jiang Xi.

Yan Zijin, dressed in a sky-blue robe, took the lead, leading a jet-black horse to Jiang Xi and spoke first.

Jiang Xi stared in surprise at the gentle-looking man in front of her.

I feel like I've seen him somewhere before, but I just can't remember where.

"Scholar Yan, you are truly a good person!"

Xie Sichun is naive and kind-hearted, and believes that Yan Zijin's actions are only out of good intentions.

"I was just about to ask, Scholar Yan, have we met somewhere before?" Jiang Xi finally spoke up.

Yan Zijin chuckled softly, his whole demeanor as gentle as a spring breeze.

"I've seen it before, in my childhood, at the lotus pond, do you remember?"

Jiang Xi paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered that when she was ten years old, an official came to visit Yang Tingzhou at the Yang residence, bringing his young grandson with him.

Later, the boy and Jiang Xi rowed a small boat to the lotus pond to pick lotus pods. When they got ashore, Yang Xuerou's maid deliberately pushed them into the water.

"It's you?" Jiang Xi was overjoyed, never expecting to see this unlucky little devil again!

"It is indeed me!" Yan Zijin smiled even more warmly when he saw that Jiang Xi remembered.

However, the two's cheerful expressions were particularly jarring to Huo Jingxuan, who was not far away.

He even wanted to throw the lid of the teacup in his hand and slash Yan Zijin's swindling face.

It must be said that Yan Zijin's looks and talent have made him the dream man of countless young women in the capital.

But Jiang Xi is a princess, so why is she so shallow?

"Your Highness, the tea has gone cold!"

Bei Ying quietly reminded Huo Jingxuan, and only then did Huo Jingxuan release the lid of the teacup in his hand.

"Your Highness, it seems that Ah Xi will be paired with Miss Sun of the Xie family and Scholar Yan. Why don't we pair up with Wang Yu'an, the eldest son of the Duke of Ying's family?"

Yang Xuerou then sat down next to Huo Jingxuan and kindly reminded him.

Huo Jingxuan then cast a glance at Wang Yu'an, who was not far away.

It was a great honor to be in a group with the Regent, and Wang and An had long been eager to step forward and volunteer.

At this moment, Huo Jingxuan looked over, and he immediately stood up and bowed to Huo Jingxuan.

Huo Jingxuan knew that the Duke of Yingguo had always been on the side of the Xie family, and Yang Xuerou's move was to win over the next Duke of Yingguo for him.

Therefore, he did not express any objection, but simply nodded slightly to indicate his agreement.

When Wang Yu'an saw that Huo Jingxuan had agreed to be in his group, he felt extremely honored.

He stood tall and straightened his clothes, exuding an air of superiority over the other young masters of noble families present.

Once everyone had formed teams and chosen their horses, the competition was about to begin.

As soon as the gongs and drums sounded, everyone marched towards the distant dense forest, each eager to be the first.