Like Xiao Xiangxue of Zhaoning, Concubine Zhang's confinement was also ended early because of this autumn hunting tour.

After all, it was because of Emperor Shunqing's favoritism. The one-month confinement was just a formality, and he would be released early with a reason.

This time, Emperor Shunqing only brought Concubine Zhang and a few beauties of low status, including Concubine Liu who framed Shen Huaishu in the previous life.

Concubine Liu Shufei was left in the palace to take charge of the overall situation.

However, Princess Zhaoning Xiao Xiangxue did not go with them. According to the secret guards of Shen Nanzhi, Xiao Xiangxue was frightened by the bed of heads. Before she could calm down, she was frightened unconscious by dozens of rats that suddenly broke in. She has been in a trance for the past two days and could not even find Shen Nanzhi to ask for an explanation, let alone come to participate in the autumn hunting patrol.

Starting from the city gate, the large army took a whole day to reach the destination. They only stopped for a short rest after lunch before continuing on their journey. By the time they arrived at Wolongping at the foot of Wangyunfeng Mountain, it was already dark.

However, the place was already filled with lanterns and brightly lit.

Just like when they went out, the imperial court divided the camps for each family, and then each family set up camp.

This time, Shen Changan didn't need to say hello. The Shen family's camp was far away from the Jiang family, and right next to the Shen family was the Ye family.

While waiting for the people to set up the tent and pack the luggage, Ye Qingwan, who had been stuck in the carriage for a whole day, was really bored and wanted to drag Shen Nanzhi out for a walk. Then she saw a girl not far away looking curiously in the direction of the Shen family tent.

"Who is this?"

Ye Qingwan asked casually, "Are you here to look for Brother Changan?"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi looked in the direction her gaze was pointing and saw that the girl looked vaguely familiar.

The girl seemed to have heard Ye Qingwan's voice as well. She turned to look at them, but the moment she met Shen Nanzhi's eyes, she quickly lowered her eyelashes, and ran away in a panic without even bothering to say hello.

Seeing this, Ye Qingwan said with a click of the tongue: "Hey, are you embarrassed because I said it right? Then we have to keep a close eye on Jingya."

Shen Nanzhi didn't think so.

Shen Changan was right in front of them, but the girl was looking in their direction just now, and there was no need to run away when she saw them. She and Ye Qingwan were not some terrible beasts.

However, since the person had already run away, Shen Nanzhi didn't think about it anymore. When she turned around, she saw Shen Changan walking towards her with his sleeves lifted up. The two servants following behind him were holding large and small bags in their hands, including three bamboo poles.

"Zhizhi, Qingwan, would you two sisters like to go fishing with me? I heard that Yunjiang River is just ahead. Fishing at night is a special kind of fun."

It was hard for him to be so tired after a whole day's journey that he didn't even think about taking a good rest. He started to make a fuss as soon as he arrived. Shen Nanzhi just wanted to wash up and go to bed, but he didn't expect that Ye Qingwan and Shen Changan's idea would coincide so well.

She took Shen Nanzhi's hand and said excitedly: "Let's go! Let's go together! The last time we went night fishing was many years ago! This is a rare opportunity, how can we miss it!"

Seeing that Ye Qingwan and Shen Changan were so interested, Shen Nanzhi didn't want to be the one to spoil their fun, so she sent someone to say hello to her two aunts, and then they all went to the bank of Yunjiang River.

The place had already been lit up by torches, and the shore was full of people who had similar ideas as them.

Shen Nanzhi estimated that there might be more people here than fish.

Moreover, with such noise, even a fish would be scared away.

Shen Changan patted his chest and assured: "Come with me, there is a place ahead that is guaranteed to be deserted and quiet."

Although Shen Changan came to the capital two years earlier than Shen Nanzhi, he had never participated in the autumn hunting tour before. This was his first time, so he didn't necessarily know more about this place than Shen Nanzhi.

Seeing him talking to the people around him, Shen Nanzhi asked curiously, "Cousin, have you come here in advance to check out the place?"

Hearing this, Shen Changan chuckled: "Guess."

Having said that, the smiles on the faces of the servants Shun and Shunyi who followed him still betrayed him.

Shen Nanzhi just remembered that these two people were originally following his aunt and were responsible for running errands. They were transferred to Shen Changan because of their cleverness. They should have been here many times like his aunt, so they are naturally very familiar with the terrain in this area.

Shen Nanzhi joked: "Then don't let Shunyi walk in front, lead the way yourself!"

After chatting and laughing, a few of them left the crowd and went into the dense forest in front. After walking for less than a quarter of an hour, under the guidance of Shun and Shunyi, they climbed over a very large bush and saw an open space by the river. It was backed by a dense forest and there was no one else. It was probably because of the large bush that it was difficult to be found.

Even Ye Qingwan couldn't help but sigh: "Yeah! This is really a good place, quiet and secret. How did you find it?"

Shunyi scratched his head and said, "Nothing much. It's just that in the past few years, each family brought too many guards and servants. Wolongping couldn't accommodate them all. The eldest lady sent us to find a more secluded place for the secret guards to stay. We were lucky to find this place."

While they were talking, Shun and Shunyi also opened the big bundles and laid out the contents one by one.

Not only are there cushions and soft pillows, but there is also tea, teapots, melon seeds, cakes, snacks and more.

Ye Qingwan was stunned: "Brother Changan, are you here to visit the theater and listen to music, or to go fishing?"

Hearing this, Shen Changan lay down on the cushion that Shunqing had just laid out like a boneless person, crossed his legs, and said nonchalantly, "What do you know? This is called Shen Changan fishing, and those who are willing will take the bait."

He calls this fishing?

He clearly didn't even touch the fishing rod, but he just cast it down and stuck the other end of the rod into the sand.

Ye Qingwan and Shen Nanzhi looked at each other, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

However, the two of them also sat down on the cushions nearby and looked up at the sky like Shen Changan.

Although no stars were visible in the sky, the moonlight was full, like mercury pouring down to the earth, giving people a cool feeling when it fell on them.

With the chirping of insects and birds all around and listening to the flowing river, Shen Nanzhi felt completely relaxed.

All the hatred and calculations seemed to be put aside at this moment, leaving only the flowing river and the eternal moonlight before one's eyes.

“I really miss my childhood!”

Ye Qingwan snuggled up to Shen Nanzhi and murmured, "At that time, there was also my uncle and Young Marquis Xie. We sneaked out to the river to fish during the Lantern Festival. We scared the elders so much that they almost turned Shangyang upside down to look for us. I heard that they were all beaten when they returned that time?"

Shen Nanzhi smiled and said, "Yes, it was rare for my uncle to play with us, and he was punished by my grandfather to kneel in the ancestral hall for a day. My cousin Changan was the main offender, and he was beaten with ten more sticks. Only Xie Changyuan and I were not punished."

Xie Changyuan had poor health when he was a child, and since he was a guest, his grandfather certainly would not punish him. Shen Nanzhi escaped because she was a little girl.

The Shen family had only male heirs for several generations, and it was not until the previous generation that a girl, A Niang, was born. She was pampered by everyone in the mansion, and because she was weak, her grandparents had been worried about her since she was a child.

Perhaps because they had raised their mother with such care, they were very sympathetic to Shen Nanzhi. Even though she was in good health and as naughty as a boy, in the eyes of her grandparents, she was someone who could not be bumped or touched.

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi missed her grandparents even more.

In this life, they had only been separated for a month or so, but to Shen Nanzhi, it felt like two lifetimes had passed between them.

She thought that after Xiao Chuyun came back and their wedding date was set, she would go to Shangyang in person to pick them up and bring them to Kyoto to preside over her wedding.

By then, the weather had warmed up completely, and my grandfather, who was afraid of the cold, could stay in Kyoto for a while longer.

In the previous life, the news that my uncle and mother had met with accidents reached Shangyang. My grandparents could not bear the blow and passed away one after another.

In this life, the poison in A Niang's body is being eliminated bit by bit under Lu Pianpian's care, and her health is slowly getting better.

As for my uncle, he has escaped the fate of being framed in Qiuwei in his previous life. My grandparents no longer have to experience the pain of losing their son or daughter, and they will not repeat the same mistake in this life.

The most important thing right now is to keep an eye on Shen Changan.

His thoughts wandered a little, and when he came to his senses, Shen Nanzhi discovered that Shen Changan had a glass of wine in his hand without him noticing.

Feeling Shen Nanzhi's gaze, he raised his glass and shook it towards Shen Nanzhi: "Zhizhi, do you and Qingwan want to drink some too?"

Shen Nanzhi: “…”

Seeing how he had no vigilance and was enjoying himself to the fullest, Shen Nanzhi suddenly understood why his aunt was so disappointed with him and wanted to beat him up.

"Cousin Changan! You can relax here, but how can you drink? After all, we are outside, and we don't know how many potential dangers there are. What if you get drunk and cause trouble?"

As he said that, Shen Nanzhi stood up and was about to grab the wine glass from his hand.

But, it's too late.

That glass of wine has been finished.

But Shen Changan said nonchalantly, "What are you afraid of? Our secret guards are all nearby. Haven't you arranged everything well? Who dares to come and cause trouble in front of me? Besides, I can drink a lot, hiccup..."

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi wanted to roll his eyes.

Very good...but in fact, he was famous for getting drunk easily without even realizing it.

Shen Nanzhi was so angry that he had a headache. He had no intention of fishing or appreciating the scenery. Shen Nanzhi called Shun and Shunyi: "Hold him and let's go back."

Fortunately, this place is not far from the main camp.

But Shen Changan shook his sleeves and said drunkenly, "Why are you in such a hurry? I just came out. I don't want to go back."

After saying that, he turned to look at Shen Nanzhi, "Sister Zhizhi, have you been too nervous recently? Why do you seem to be afraid of everything?"

Because of his experience in his previous life, Shen Nanzhi had to be extremely careful.

But right now, she had nothing to explain to this drunkard.

Although Shen Changan in his previous life eventually became General Shen who shocked the three armies, it was only after he experienced a series of events such as Shen Huaishu's humiliating death, Shen Yanxin being poisoned, and Shen Nanzhi's disfigured face that he finally calmed down and grew up quickly.

Now Shen Changan is still a playboy who only knows how to enjoy himself.

Shen Nanzhi was so angry, but there was nothing she could do about him. She really wanted to ask Shun and Shunyi to carry the man away, but suddenly she heard a whistle coming from the dense forest.

The secret guards were warning her that someone was coming.

Shen Nanzhi had no choice but to ask Shun and Shunyi to put down the uncooperative Shen Changan first.

As soon as he was free, Shen Changan quickly raised his hand and called Ye Qingwan: "Sister Qingwan, you are the best. Pour me a glass of wine. We won't go home until we are drunk today."

It just so happens that Ye Qingwan also hates drunkards the most, otherwise she wouldn't have asked her mother to stop drinking from Ye Kunshan.

Hearing this, she pinched her nose and frowned and said, "Cousin Changan, if you do this again, I will go back and complain to Sister Jingya. Be careful that your wife will run away."

However, Shen Changan didn't hear clearly. He just lay on the ground, raised his head and looked at the fishing rod: "What? The fish ran away?"

Shen Nanzhi and Ye Qingwan were speechless for a while.

Just then, there was a sudden noise in the bushes behind them.

Before I saw anyone, I heard a delicate voice: "Your Highness, what kind of place is this? It's too difficult to walk. Your servant...your servant can't get through!"

"No problem, I'll take you there."

Shen Nanzhi recognized the voices of these two people at once.

It turned out to be Liu Jingyi and the fifth prince Xiao Ziyi who came here for a private meeting.

It's a rare opportunity.

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi and Ye Qingwan looked at each other, and both of them couldn't help but twitch their brows.

The affectedness in Liu Jingya's voice made them both want to vomit.

Compared to today at the city gate, she is even more delicate and pretentious.

Those two people probably didn't expect that someone would have gotten to such a remote corner first.

Xiao Ziyi climbed over the huge bush while holding Liu Jingyi in his arms. When he looked up, he saw several cushions spread on the ground, with several people lying or sitting beside them.

The two men's bodies visibly stiffened.

Especially when they saw Shen Nanzhi, their eyes turned a little colder.

Ye Qingwan naturally also felt their hostility towards Shen Nanzhi.

Before the two of them could speak, Ye Qingwan, who was protective of her, put one hand on Shen Nanzhi's arm and pinched her nose with the other hand. She imitated Liu Jingyi's tone and said delicately, "Oh, Zhizhi, what is this place? The road is too difficult to walk on. I... I can't get through it later!"

The more she imitated him, the more sarcastic he became.

It was like an invisible slap falling on Liu Jingyi's face.

"Ye Qingwan! You!"

Liu Jingyi was so angry that she turned her head and leaned against Xiao Ziyi's neck, crying in grievance.

This seemed to make Xiao Ziyi feel heartbroken. His eyes darkened and he turned around and glared at Ye Qingwan.

Seeing this, before Xiao Ziyi could speak, Ye Qingwan said aggrievedly: "Zhizhi, look at them! They are so mean to me!"

Shen Nanzhi was almost amused by Ye Qingwan's funny appearance.

But when she turned around and met Xiao Ziyi's icy eyes, Shen Nanzhi said bluntly, "Why, in front of everyone, Liu Jingyi went to a stranger's arms, and you are still hugging each other, polluting our eyes. You have no shame, but you still have the nerve to glare at us?"

Being ridiculed by her, Xiao Ziyi felt a little embarrassed. Although he was angry, he still let go of Liu Jingyi and said in a cold tone: "Shen Nanzhi, have you forgotten the rules? Why don't you kneel when you see me?"

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi sneered and was about to retort, but Shen Changan, who was drunk and confused, suddenly said, "What turtle? Where is the turtle?"

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