Shocking Mountain Moon

Chapter 97: Miss Qiu Pays Attention to the Second Place
It’s the beauty Autumn.

Qiu Heng caught a glimpse of Miss Qiu's tense expression and her hands clenched tightly.

Although the disordered breathing at that moment was slight, it could not be hidden from Qiu Heng's ears.

Did you see anyone?

Qiu Heng looked forward again.

Xue Han had already dismounted, handed the prey to the guards who came to meet him, and walked towards the pavilion where Emperor Jingping was.

Qiu Heng thought about it and felt that it shouldn’t be Xue Han who caused Lady Qiu to lose her composure.

After Xue Han came a well-dressed young man in his twenties, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and an extraordinary handsome appearance.

Further behind them were two men with flat heads and straight faces. There were also several people riding horses coming towards them, but their faces could not be seen clearly for the moment.

Including the four people including Xue Han, it seems easy to guess which one caused Lady Qiu's emotional fluctuations.

Qiu Heng observed Qiu Meiren calmly and saw that she pursed her lips tightly and stared at the handsome young man until the man was about to approach her, then she hurriedly lowered her head.

Because they were so close, Qiu Heng could even feel the trembling that Lady Qiu was trying hard to suppress.

Who is that young man?
Qiu Heng took a deep look at the handsome young man and memorized his appearance.

"I, the Imperial Envoy Xue Han, pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"Hahaha, you are worthy of being my imperial envoy. You won the first place easily." Emperor Jingping laughed loudly.

Concubine Yu looked at Xue Han with interest: "Your Majesty, I remember that this imperial envoy is the adopted son of Eunuch Xue, right?"

Emperor Jingping nodded: "Not bad."

Xue Quan was right beside Emperor Jingping, and Concubine Yu smiled at him: "Eunuch Xue is so lucky."

Xue Quan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This kid is very naughty."

It’s fine to show off later, but why show off in the first competition!
Xue Quan glared at Xue Han secretly.

Xue Han showed no sign of complacency at all. He stepped aside and spotted Qiu Heng in the corner.

Why is Miss Qiuliu here?

Qiu Heng's attention was on the young man.

The man saluted to Emperor Jingping just like Xue Han did: "I, the head of the Imperial Guards Cavalry Division, Lin Chengfeng, pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Lin Chengfeng——

Qiu Heng felt that the name sounded familiar and stared at Lin Chengfeng, thinking silently.

Xue Han followed Qiu Heng's gaze and looked at Lin Chengfeng, with doubt flashing in his eyes.

Miss Qiuliu likes to pay attention to the second place?
Lin Chengfeng——Xue Han also went over this name in his mind.

Among the Imperial Guards’ Cavalry Division, Lin Chengfeng was indeed an outstanding one, and he also came from a family of learned men.

There was nothing noteworthy about the next few young men until the prince appeared.

The prince wearing a jade crown is also dressed in a neat hunting suit, which makes his figure tall and straight, and looks heroic.

"My son has met my father."

"Ninth place." Emperor Jingping nodded, "Not bad."

Xue Quan couldn't help but glare at Xue Han again.

He competed with the prince and let him get ninth place. What a bastard!

The fathers of these young people were also among the old officials present. They all had the same thought: these young people are too bad...

The prince smiled sincerely, "Thank you for the compliment, Father. I also think it is great to get this rank."

"Take a rest." Emperor Jingping was quite gentle towards the prince.

"Thank you, Father."

Emperor Jingping looked around at the excited young people and encouraged them.

The young men who were praised by the emperor became even more excited, and some went down to rest or continued hunting.

"It's almost time for lunch, my beloved concubine, please accompany me back to the palace."

Concubine Yu accompanied Emperor Jingping on the dragon chariot and returned to the temporary palace comfortably. Concubine Qiu walked silently in the vast procession, and after walking more than ten feet, she looked back.

Qiu Heng knew that the one he was looking at was not her. She remembered Lin Chengfeng's identity, he was the son of General Lin Shanlin.

General Lin is an outstanding general among Daxia's generals and is still stationed on the border at this time.

There is not much record in the book, only that General Lin was convicted because of his young son, and Daxia lost a talented general.

Guilty because of the factor - Qiu Heng pondered over these four words and looked at Lin Chengfeng quietly.

Lin Chengfeng is the youngest son of General Lin. What crime did he commit to implicate his father who has made great military achievements?
What is the connection between him and Lady Qiu?
Qiu Heng took in Lin Chengfeng's stunned reaction and pondered secretly.

As soon as Emperor Jingping left, the atmosphere became relaxed, and people started chatting in groups of three or four, or getting up and moving around.

The young man who achieved a good result in the first hunt was quietly scolded by his father.

"Who allowed you to win over the prince?"

The young men were aggrieved and unconvinced: "It was the prince who said that courtesy is meaningless. It is more interesting if everyone relies on their own ability when hunting."

"young!"

"simple!"

"madness!"

……

Because Xue Quan left with Emperor Jingping, Xue Han escaped being scolded and went directly to Qiu Heng.

"Miss Qiu Liu came with Lady Qiu?"

"Yes."

"Do you want to go shopping or go back to Princess Kang?"

"Get ready to go back first."

"Then I'll give it to you."

Originally, when Xue Han came over to talk to Qiu Heng, many people pricked up their ears, but when they heard these words, they all had complicated expressions.

Are all the young boys nowadays so direct?

"Thank you, Lord Xue." Qiu Heng agreed generously.

Originally, she had no intention of letting people know that she was close to Xue Han, but now the situation had changed and she needed Xue Han's help to save the prince. In a place where there were eyes everywhere, it would be better to meet in the open instead of secretly.

Considering that Xue Han saved her from the spies, it is not surprising that they have a friendship.

As the two walked away, many people shook their heads and sighed: This is outrageous.

On the way back, Xue Han asked, "Why are you with Concubine Yu?"

This imperial concubine is a person whom even his adoptive father has to treat with great respect, so it is wise to keep a distance from her.

"The Imperial Concubine asked me to spend more time with my sister. I met her today."

As for how we met, I won’t tell Xue Han in detail.

"Be careful when dealing with the Imperial Concubine."

"I know." Qiu Heng paused and asked Lin Chengfeng, "Does Lord Xue know about Mr. Lin who won the second place?"

Xue Han slowed down his pace and said calmly, "I don't know much about him. Miss Qiu Liu, do you want to know about his situation?"

"If it's convenient..." For some reason, Qiu Heng felt that the boy next to her was a little cold.

"It's not inconvenient. I'll ask my men later."

After walking for a while, Xue Han couldn't help but ask, "Why is Miss Qiu Liu interested in Lin Chengfeng?"

It can't be that it's really because that person came in second place?
Qiu Heng was silent for a long time, then asked softly, "Xue Han, can I trust you?"

If she wanted to save the prince through Xue Han, she was bound to have a heart-to-heart talk with him. She would not succeed if she concealed everything.

She was still on guard against Xue Han, but after these days of interaction, she believed in her own judgment. She and Xue Han might have different positions, but he was definitely not a bad person.

Trust the right person at the right time. This applies to Tao Da and others, as well as Xue Han.

Qiu Heng's words were like a small stone thrown into the boy's heart, causing ripples in his heart.

"I'm honored that Miss Qiu trusts me." He said softly.

(End of this chapter)