Seeing Cui Wei’s emotional response, and that she no longer rushed outside the palace, Lanlan knew she had touched Cui Wei’s heart, so she continued to persuade, "Princess, Guard Ming is a palace guard and surely has plenty of opportunities to earn military honor. Once he achieves that, you can take the opportunity to bring up a marriage proposal. I guess, both His Majesty and the Empress will gladly agree, and no one in the palace would dare to say anything."
Cui Wei’s eyes lit up, and she pinched Lanlan’s cheek lightly, "You’re truly the brightest little smarty!"
Lanlan giggled, secretly breathing a sigh of relief.
She just never expected that the chance for him to earn honor would co so soon.
The spring hunt is the grandest outdoor event of the year in the Dayong dynasty. Since the founding Emperor of Dayong won his empire on horseback, the tradition was established to maintain the brave and warlike skills of future generations.
Though over the years, the spring hunt has gradually turned from pure hunting to a leisurely activity, the standouts in the spring hunt still beco the most valued warriors by the Emperor of Dayong.
Although Princess Cuiwei is a girl, she was favored and since childhood had often participated in many spring hunts with the Emperor.
From not being able to walk, riding with the Emperor, to growing up and riding solo, she has always stayed close to the Emperor’s side.
The Emperor looked at his daughter’s heroic and spirited deanor with delight and imdiately announced that any warrior who claid the top position in this spring hunt could make a request of him.
What an honor it would be to make a request of His Majesty!
The enthusiasm of the accompanying civil and military officials and palace guards was suddenly heightened, and the scene beca exceptionally lively.
Cui Wei, in her riding attire, sat atop a white, majestic horse, her eyes already searching through the crowd of palace guards for the person she longed for.
Mingwei appeared particularly energetic today, and upon hearing His Majesty’s promise, his eyes glead with determination, clearly resolved to win the top prize in this spring hunt.
His enthusiasm also infected Cui Wei, and even though the two had not communicated in advance, she knew Mingwei must be thinking about how to seize the top position.
"Lanlan was indeed right. Once Mingwei proves his strength, I will seize the opportunity to propose the marriage to my father, and it will naturally co to pass?"
Cui Wei chuckled, feeling particularly joyous in her heart.
"Weier is especially happy today!"
The Emperor’s deep voice rang in her ear, and Cui Wei smiled, just in ti to see the Emperor looking at her with a smile.
"Father, I want to participate in the spring hunt too, to beco the mightiest warrior!"
Cui Wei’s crisp voice delighted the Emperor, who laughed heartily, "Good, you are indeed my good daughter! However, whether you can go to the hunting ground is up to your mother. If you get hurt, she will surely bla ."
As he spoke, the Emperor glanced teasingly at the grandstand behind him, his eyes full of obvious fondness.
Empress Su was married to the Emperor when he was still a prince, and together they have weathered countless storms. Even though he later ascended the throne and the harem beca full of won, the Emperor remained very loving and respectful of his first wife.
Speaking of the Empress, Cui Wei couldn’t help but shrink her neck. She hadn’t forgotten last year’s spring hunt scenario.
Last year, because she was playful and insisted on going to the hunting ground, she unfortunately encountered a boar in heat and was nearly injured.
This worried the Empress to no end, and she stayed awake for three days and three nights.
To prevent her daughter from having nightmares of boars frightening her in the middle of the night, she even summoned Cui Wei to sleep with her, forcing the Emperor to sleep in another palace.
Though the Empress’s actions were a bit exaggerated, as a mother, worrying about her daughter was understandable.
Cui Wei found it both amusing and touching. To have a mother like the Empress who loves her so dearly made her feel she had no regrets in life.
But because Empress Su was overly fond of her, this now beca a barrier.
Cui Wei pouted, watching those noble offspring and guards rush into the hunting ground, both anxious and distressed.
"Ah? Still have to ask Mother? Father, it would be truly remarkable if Mother allows to go to the hunting ground!"
The Emperor swung the horse whip in his hand, smiling aningfully, "Weier, why not give it a try? If you act a little spoiled, maybe your mother will agree."
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