Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 210 - 172 Conspiracy_2

Yu Meiren and Pan Cairen quickly nodded: "Sister, we will be careful in the future."

Liang Zhaoyi lightly nodded and did not continue with the matter, instead returning to the topic of the spring hunt.

The location for the spring hunt is in the eastern suburbs of the capital, where there is a Royal Hunting Ground left over from the Zheng Dynasty. After the establishment of Great Zhou, many things from the previous dynasty or Zheng Dynasty were still used, such as the Imperial Palace, Royal Mansion, and Royal Hunting Ground. However, the Royal Hunting Ground was only put to use after the emperor ascended the throne.

During the former emperor’s reign, his health was already not very good. There were also many affairs to handle at that time. Although he delegated most state affairs to the emperor, who was the Crown Prince back then, there were still many matters that required his attention as the emperor.

During that time, the former emperor was so busy that he didn’t have time to go hunting, and the Royal Hunting Ground in the eastern suburbs was left idle. It was not until the third year of the emperor’s reign that the Royal Hunting Ground in the eastern suburbs was put to use.

The spring and autumn hunts were proposed by Song Dekang and others, and the emperor thought it was a good idea to resume them, so he agreed.

Now, after spring plowing, the spring hunt has become the most important event in spring.

The purpose of the spring hunt is to get everyone moving, especially after being cooped up all winter.

Though both are called hunts, the spring hunt and autumn hunt are not the same. freewebnσvel.cøm

The autumn hunt is held in the fall specifically for the harvest. The spring hunt is held in spring, not truly for hunting, but for "fun." Of course, there is hunting involved, but the number of game is limited, unlike the autumn hunt where there are no limits.

The spring hunt lasts for three days, and all civil and military officials may attend with their families. Concubines from the harem can also participate. Naturally, men and women are separated.

These days, Zhao Yao has been counting the days on his fingers, hoping the spring hunt would come sooner.

At noon, after school, Zhao Yao did not rush back to Kunde Hall, nor did he hurry to Lanyuan Pavilion to find the Fourth Prince, but was instead called away by Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Xiao had found more arithmetic books from various places. Ever since he learned that Zhao Yao was interested in arithmetic and had a talent for it, he had been helping him find arithmetic books.

Seeing Mr. Xiao so attentive to his interest in arithmetic, Zhao Yao was filled with gratitude and appreciation.

"Sir, thank you so much."

"It’s nothing, you don’t need to mind." Although Mr. Xiao’s face was still expressionless, his gaze towards Zhao Yao was warm and kind. "When you finish this book, let me know."

Zhao Yao was not polite: "Alright."

"It’s getting late, you should hurry back for lunch."

"Sir, then I’ll take my leave." Zhao Yao had only taken two steps when he suddenly remembered something and returned to Mr. Xiao, "Sir, do you have any friends who would be willing to teach?"

"Teach?" Mr. Xiao asked with a puzzled expression, "Teach who?"

"It’s like this, I have a friend who wants a teacher to go to the Almshouse to teach those orphans literacy." Zhao Yao said, "There are many children in the Almshouse who want to study, and my friend wants to find some trustworthy teachers to instruct them."

Mr. Xiao asked suspiciously: "Your friend?"

Zhao Yao glanced at Mr. Xiao, hesitated in his heart, and then raised his right hand to his mouth, whispering to Mr. Xiao: "Actually, it’s my second uncle who wants to find reliable teachers to educate the children in the Almshouse. You know very few teachers are willing to go there to teach orphans, and even if they do, they don’t teach well."

"Your second uncle?" Mr. Xiao was slightly surprised and then spoke with admiration, "Your second uncle is truly a good man."

"Sir, don’t worry, my second uncle will provide monthly pay."

Mr. Xiao said: "I’ll ask around for you."

"Sir, make sure to find someone you trust," Zhao Yao scratched his head and said, "Also, could you keep it secret that my second uncle is the one hiring?"

Mr. Xiao did not ask Zhao Yao why he wanted to keep his second uncle’s involvement a secret. He nodded and said: "Alright."

"And please have your friend help keep this confidential as well."

"Sure."

Seeing that Mr. Xiao did not pursue the reason for secrecy, Zhao Yao quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed Mr. Xiao is reliable!

"Sir, I really thank you." Zhao Yao gratefully bowed to Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Xiao quickly assisted Zhao Yao: "Your Highness, you are too kind." He then saw Zhao Yao, with sparkling eyes, looking at him, and heard him say, "Sir, when I grow up and take over my fief, would you consider teaching there?"

Zhao Yao’s question caught Mr. Xiao off guard, "Teach at your fief?"

Zhao Yao nodded repeatedly: "Yes, when I grow up and inherit my fief, I’d like to invite you to teach there."

He added, "Sir, it’s still a long way until I grow up, you can take your time to consider it."

Seeing Zhao Yao earnestly inviting him, Mr. Xiao replied very seriously: "I will consider it carefully."

"Then Sir, I’ll leave now, you should also go have lunch." After politely saluting, Zhao Yao left Wende Hall bouncing with joy.

He did not return to Kunde Hall for lunch but directly went to Lanyuan Pavilion to dine with the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince, seeing the arithmetic book in Zhao Yao’s hands, understood it was given by Mr. Xiao.

"Tenth brother, your bow and arrows are ready, take them to the martial arts arena this afternoon to try them out." The Fourth Prince had specially arranged for a bow and arrows for Zhao Yao.

Hearing this, Zhao Yao showed a surprised expression: "My bow and arrows are ready? Fourth brother, did you make a bow for me?"

Wei Mian, who was by their side, said: "Your Highness, my lord specially made a bow and arrows for you."

"Fourth brother, there are bows and arrows in the palace, why did you specially make one for me?" Zhao Yao asked confusedly.

"The bows and arrows in the palace weren’t specially made for you. They’re fine for regular practice but not suitable for hunting." The Fourth Prince explained.

"Is that so?" Zhao Yao had never noticed this because the bows and arrows he practiced with daily were quite handy.

"Your Highness, this way, when you hunt you won’t only hit your target better, it will also prevent shoulder strains." Wei Mian added, "If you use the bow and arrows you usually practice with for hunting, it’s easy to injure your shoulder."

Zhao Yao smiled sweetly at the Fourth Prince: "Thank you, Fourth Brother!"

Fourth Brother is so thoughtful, even considering such small matters.

"Fourth Brother, I’ll catch a fox and give it to you as a thank you for the bow and arrows." Zhao Yao said confidently.

The Fourth Prince smiled faintly: "I’ll be waiting then."

Meanwhile, somewhere in the capital, a group of people was conspiring about something.

"Is everything arranged at the hunting ground?"

"Everything is arranged, ensuring nothing will go wrong."

"That’s good."

"Rest assured, this operation will definitely succeed."

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