Yuan Yuhan stared blankly at the little guard who had returned. Was the guard from the Flowerful Kingdom this smart? Did they even know to call for reinforcements to arrest them...
However, Yuan Yuhan had misunderstood. The princess of the Flowerful Kingdom had long annoyed the guards accompanying her with her annoying ways.
Moreover, they were all men of integrity. Without the princess's orders, they would never have done such a thing as taking others' prey. Now that someone had come to steal it, it would be unreasonable if they didn't offer a helping hand.
Yuan Yuhan watched as the guards entered and without a word, began to help them carry things.
"Um... Your Highness, where should we take all these?"
Yuan Yuhan steadied his nerves as he looked at the little guard smiling at him. "What's all this about?"
"To be honest with you, Your Highness, we've long disliked this princess. But we had no choice. When we saw you last night, we came over on our own initiative to help."
"I see. Thank you. Just take them outside the hunting venue. There'll be someone to pick them up there."
The commotion of moving things was quite loud, and many people saw it. However, no one said a word. They just took a glance and then turned away, pretending not to have seen anything.
As for why they didn't stop them? Well... They were actually hoping someone would rob the princess of the Flowerful Kingdom of her prey. What did she say when she stole their things?
Oh... Right. She said that if one didn't have the ability to protect their own things, they should hand them over to someone more capable. Now, look, isn't there someone more capable protecting them for her?
They saw nothing last night. They were too tired from being out all day and had gone to bed early.
Thanks to the princess's own foolish actions, she had offended many people. That was why Jing Xunce and Yuan Yuhan were able to carry out their plan so smoothly.
When the Flower Princess returned, she didn't check the prey she had snatched back. She had full confidence in her guards and was certain they wouldn't betray her. It wasn't until she counted them the next day that she was stunned.
"Where's the prey I hunted? You useless fools! I'm asking you, where are the things?"
"Your Highness, we checked last night and they were fine. We really don't know what happened."
"Useless! All of you are useless. You can't even handle such a small matter. What use are you to me? You might as well be dead!"
"I'll go and investigate right away, Your Highness."
Not long after, the guard returned with news that nearly made the Flower Princess faint.
What did they mean they didn't see anything and had gone to bed early because they were too tired? They were clearly lying. There were still many people outside when she went out last night! She wanted to confront them, but without any evidence, she had to swallow this bitter pill.
When Yuan Yuchuan heard about this, he was so angry that his face turned black. This woman was so stupid. She couldn't even handle such a small matter.
The first - place winner of this hunting contest was a young master of a noble family. He asked the emperor to grant him a marriage. The woman was his childhood sweetheart. Their parents on both sides had also agreed.
At the bonfire party in the evening, Young Master Wang deliberately brought Mu Xingrou out. The two of them were sitting beside a bonfire, chatting and laughing. Young Master Wang whispered something in Mu Xingrou's ear. Mu Xingrou blushed and shyly glared at him.
Mu Fengqie was a bit late because of some business. Jing Xunce came with her. Yuan Yuhan and A Ru had already occupied a spot beside a bonfire and were roasting meat.
When Mu Fengqie arrived, they had just finished roasting a deer leg. Yuan Yuhan cut half of it and gave it to Jing Xunce and the others, then began to feed A Ru. Since A Ru wasn't experiencing morning sickness yet, she enjoyed everything she ate and was always hungry.
Jing Xunce took the deer leg from Yuan Yuhan and gave it to Mu Fengqie. Then he started roasting a new batch of meat, all of which were the tender and delicious parts.
When Mu Xingrou looked up to see if there was anyone she could make friends with, she saw Mu Fengqie not far away. Instantly, her eyes turned cold and malicious.
Seeing Mu Fengqie reminded her of the past. She was afraid that Mu Fengqie would tell the landlord Niu Tiesheng her whereabouts. She had finally managed to live a good life and didn't want to go back.
Perhaps Mu Xingrou's reaction was too intense. Young Master Wang sitting beside her noticed her unease.
"What's wrong, Rou'er?"
"Nothing. I just saw an acquaintance."
"Oh? You have an acquaintance here, Rou'er? Who is it? Why haven't you introduced us?"
"It's my younger sister. I haven't seen her for a long time. I didn't expect to meet her here."
"Then let's go and say hello. After all, she's your younger sister. We can't be so impolite." If Young Master Wang had known that the younger sister she was talking about was Mu Fengqie and that they were at odds, he would never have wanted to have anything to do with Mu Xingrou.
"Well, you're right. Now that she's climbed up to a high - ranking person, she shouldn't forget about me, her older sister." With that, she led Young Master Wang towards Mu Fengqie.
"Little sister, long time no see. It seems you've been doing well these days." Mu Xingrou's eyes were filled with hatred as she looked at Mu Fengqie. If it weren't for Young Master Wang, she might not even be alive.
It was all because of Mu Fengqie. If Mu Fengqie had helped her back then, would she have been forced to leave the capital? But then again, if it weren't for Mu Fengqie, she wouldn't have met Young Master Wang.
"Are you crazy? We're not related by blood. What sisters are we? Mu Xingrou, have some self - awareness." Mu Fengqie didn't give Mu Xingrou any face at all.
"Little sister, we've been sisters for so many years, and the family has raised you for so long. How can you abandon your family just because you've climbed up to a high - ranking person?" As she said this, Mu Xingrou even took out a handkerchief to wipe the fake tears from her face.
Mu Fengqie glanced at the man beside her. He should be the Young Master Wang who was saved by Mu Xingrou.
"You've said so much. Have you ever sent any money back home? Don't just blame me. Have you done it yourself? You're really trying to be a virtuous woman while acting like a slut. Besides, I have nothing to do with that family.
Mu Xingrou, if you want to stay in the capital peacefully, don't provoke me. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude. I've always believed in 'if others don't attack me, I won't attack them'."