90 Spring Hunt 8 (1/2)

The sky had turned dark a few hours ago, but the atmosphere around the camp was lively with the sounds of music and chattering. The Emperor had set up a night feast for the princes and other officials to relax and enjoy after the hunt. A bonfire was lightened up at the center of the field, and a few dancing girls danced around to entertained everyone present.

Princess Lingchen sat down beside her mother as she ate. She glanced at the seat next to her mother and frowned. The Emperor has not yet arrived. She started to wonder if everything was alright.

”Your father went with the general to visit Prince Lu Wei,” the Empress whispered. She had been watching her daughter and knew that the princess was worried for the Emperor. ”He will be here soon.”

The Crown Princess nodded. Her gaze was watching everyone cautiously. Looking at the way everyone was having fun, the princess knew that no one had heard about Prince Lu Wei's accident. The princes gathered around as they boasted about their hunts and the officials listen to their tale attentively.

After a while, the princess stood up with Ah Zhen's help.

Seconds later, Prince Fei Cui stood up and walked towards the princess with a cup of wine in his hand. His face reddened as he was starting to get drunk. ”Princess Lingchen,” he spoke with a broad smile on his face. ”It's a happy occasion today. You should join us and drink.”

The princess glanced at Ah Zhen, and immediately, an attendant came with a cup of wine for her. Princess Lingchen held the cup in her hand and spoke, ”I hope you enjoy your stay in Da Cheng, Prince Fei Cui.” She lifted the cup in her hand and drank in one shot.

Seeing that Prince Fei Cui began to talk to the princess, the others started to approach her as well.

”Princess Lingchen,” Prince Huo called. ”I was heartbroken when you left me alone in the woods.”

The princess felt her mouth started to twitch when Prince Huo began to talk to her. If Mingyue were around, she would burst into a fit of a laugh. Princess Lingchen had thought that Prince Huo was charismatic, she did not expect that every time the prince opened up his mouth to speak, his words would able to make her cringe.

”Prince Huo, I heard you did not catch anything at all,” Prince Yu of Eastern Zhou patted him on his shoulder. Then, he turned to look at the princess with a charming smile on his face.