Upon hearing this, Hua Ruyu's expression darkened.
Ever since Murong Yi had married into the Phoenix Manor, the power of his aunt, the Du Clan, who had brought down Flower Rain, had fallen into disarray. Later on, Hua Ruyu had entrusted the Du Clan to infect Feng Ning with a parasite, and after the incident, the Du Clan died under the arrow of Shen Ling Jue.
Although Hua Ruyu did not have any kinship with the Du Family, she still lost a person she had grown up relying on and hated him for a long time.
When she heard that her second wife, Murong Yi, was actually pregnant, she became even more furious. Her smile stiffened on her face, and not even rouge could cover the emerald hue on her face.
When Shen Youhuang saw Hua Ruyu's unsightly expression, she gently pushed her back. Only then did Hua Ruyu react and hurriedly said with a smile:
"Cousin, you too. You didn't even tell Ruyu about such a big matter." Ruyu had been back for a few days, but she never returned to the house to congratulate the two of them. It's a good thing that we found out today. If not, Ruyu will accompany Cousin Sis to visit Second Madam. "
The two knew that Shen Ling Jue used Second Madam's pregnancy as a pretense, so they went along with the flow and purposely said that to stall Shen Ling Jue and Feng Ning Yan.
Feng Ningyan was very unwilling to make a feint with Hua Ruyu, but in order to keep Shen Youhuang and Hua Ruyu, she put away her usual tit for tat stance and said with a smile:
"What's the rush? After walking for half a day, everyone is a bit hungry. Even the horses are too thirsty. We were just about to get some game to eat before we left."
Saying that, she turned around and winked at Shen Ling Jue.
Seeing that she had a bright idea, Shen Lingjue thought of a brilliant plan. As her husband, there was no reason for him to not act well with her.
He then smiled dotingly, "That's right. Along the way, the wangfei listened to the birds flying in and out of the forest, and she started to think about This King's unique skill of roasting turtles. For my beloved concubine to be so gluttonous, I really can't do anything to you. "
Feng Ning Yan gave a shrewd smile and turned her head to look at Shen You Huang and Hua Ruyu, "It's better to come early than by coincidence. Looks like Prince Cheng and the secondary wife are fortunate enough to have a hearty meal today. "That's the best scent in the world!"
She was exaggerating to the point that even the soldiers who were listening to her couldn't help but salivate. They started jeering at the prince, asking him to show off his skills.
Shen You Huang and Hua Ruyu couldn't bear to see their loving faces the most. The radiant smiles on their faces stung their eyes.
But Shen Youhuang had the heart to hold Shen Lingjue back so that Qi Cang could quickly kill Cao Tianshu and dig his own grave. Therefore, he had no choice but to stay.
He smiled humbly and courteously. "Since you, my wife, have asked for it, then this king and Ruyu will not be so courteous."
When Hua Ruyu saw Shen Ling Jue looking at Feng Ning Yan, the gentleness in his eyes was like sunburnt honey that was about to spill out. Her heart couldn't help but thump in disarray.
But this gentleness, he only gave it to Feng Ning Yan, there was no other woman in his eyes.
Even if Hua Ruyu was so charming and beautiful, he had not even glanced at her since the night banquet!
Hua Ruyu was extremely jealous, but she didn't dare let Chen Youhuang see it. She even forced a stiff smile, her smile naturally extremely ugly.
"Prince Yu even has this kind of skill. Ruo Yu actually has the chance to have a taste of it today. It's truly a blessing of three lifetimes."
Everyone was talking and laughing merrily. It was as if the unpleasantness that had happened in the military camp a few days ago had been written off after the drunken scene last night.
Jing Qi immediately brought out his bow and arrows for Shen Ling Jue to hunt.
Hua Ruyu had good eyesight as well, and hurriedly ordered the maidservants behind her: "Quickly gather some firewood, then start a bonfire for Prince Yu to use."
When the maidservant heard this, she hurriedly went to collect firewood.
At this moment, Shen Ling Jue was looking at the turtledove on the tree. It seemed like he was only nocking his bow at random. With the sound of the bowstring trembling, the arrow shot out and a bird fell into the grass.
Feng Ningyan happily ran over to pick it up. When she saw that the arrow had struck the bird's throat, she couldn't help but praise, "Your Royal Highness, every step you take, is fast and accurate."
"What's Hundred Feet Piercing Sun?" However, Shen Ling Jue didn't think much of it and smiled, pretending to teach her a lesson, "It would be rude for the Royal Consort to praise her husband in front of others."
Feng Ningyan smiled as she nodded her head, "Yes, yes, yes. Your highness has taught me a lesson, chenqie should be a bit more humble in your place."
This love was truly extraordinary. It was truly not sweet, nor was it greasy. It was incomparably fresh.
Shen Youhuang's face darkened, but she was unable to fight back.
Firstly, his martial arts skills were far inferior to Shen Ling Jue's; secondly, his love for Hua Ruyu was also definitely inferior to Shen Ling Jue's and Feng Ning Yan's heartfelt feelings. The more he acted, the more fake his feelings became.
At this moment, Jing Qi handed over the quiver and asked Shen Lingjue to continue shooting.
However, Shen Ling Jue raised his hand and rejected it. Instead of taking an arrow, he drew the bow with his fingertips, and drew it with a "Zhi zhi ya" sound.
With a clanging sound and a burst of energy, the sound of the bowstring spread out in all directions. This frightened several birds so much that they shakily fell down from the trees. They didn't even have the time to flap their wings before they were scared to death.
Feng Ning Yan clapped her hands loudly and shouted, "First there's the Hundred Steps Through the Poplar, then there's the frightened bird. Even the bird knows how powerful the prince is, wouldn't those birds who don't know their place quickly flee far away? Do you want to live longer? "
She purposefully emphasized the words' beast 'and cast a glance at Shen Youhuang and Hua Ruyu behind her. Needless to say, what they meant.
By the side, the personal guards of Prince Yu's residence had already understood the meaning behind the words of the wangfei, and were laughing in secret.
She was saying that Shen Youhuang and Hua Ruyu did not know life from death and dared to offend my prince. They must be tired of living!
"Prince Cheng, imperial concubine, don't you think so?!" Feng Ning Yan teased and asked deliberately.
Shen Youhuang's face turned green as Hua Ruyu ground her teeth together, but couldn't answer a single word.
Feng Ning Yan was overjoyed to see the two of them so angry and unable to flare up.
She shouted for Jing Cha and the guard at the side, and together they went into the forest to find Shen Ling Jue's spoils of war. Every time they found a bird, she would jump and cheer like a child, her face full of victory.
It was rare for them to see Princess Hua-Yang laughing like this, so everyone was stunned and surprised. They were also infected by the happy atmosphere. Everyone picked firewood and plucked feathers, as if they were really here to roast wild game.
Shen Ling Jue knew that the burden that Feng Ning Yan had been carrying these days was too much. It had been a long time since she had a happy laugh.
He especially treasured her happiness at this moment. He only hoped that time would stop at this moment, allowing her to be happy for a while longer, forgetting the struggles and worries of the frontlines and the imperial court.
Shen Youhuang and Hua Ruyu, on the other hand, couldn't get happy. They sat dejectedly by the stream, extremely bored.
At this moment, all the attention of Shen Youhuang and the rest was focused on Shen Lingjue and Feng Ningyan.
No one noticed that Jing Chen had entered the forest and not come out.
He took advantage of the cover of the dense forest and left from other directions, heading towards the Southern Ning Country.