The Princess Wei Yang Chapter 88 part2

Chapter 88: Startling With Each Step Part 1

During that evening, Zuo Yuan, the vice commander

of the army received an order, an order hard to believe: “What, Concubine wants

to kill her?”

The female official whispered: “Lower your voice,

cautious that others will hear!”

Zuo Yuan held his hands behind his back as he

sauntered back and forth for a while before he finally stopped. Watching the

gorgeous face of the sitting Concubine Zhang De, he said: “Concubine, Anping

Xianzhu is someone well-liked by the Emperor. The Empress Dowager also favors

her, and much recently, the Seventh Prince and her……”

Concubine Zhang De’s hairpin showed delicate

six-leaves flower and exquisite jade ornament and as she spoke, the long

accessory dropped and gently dangled: “Precisely for Yu er, I can’t let her

live.”

Zuo Yuan confusedly looked at Concubine Zhang De

and then this biao jie of his quietly smiled like silence dwelling on a sharp

dragonfly. It was difficult for others to grasp the swift eloquence amidst her

silence as her voice aroused stacked waves: “Yu-er mentioned to me that he

wants to marry her as his main wife.”

Zuo Yuan was shocked and revealed an incredible expression. Even though

Li Wei Yang was Anping Xianzhu, she is still of lower birth, so it’s inevitable

that she would be not as highly regarded compared to other xiaojies. If he did

marry her, they’re afraid others would laugh at them. The Seventh Prince was

high privileged and so Concubine Zhang De wouldn’t like her as her

daughter-in-law. Although she didn’t like her, rejection would have been

sufficient, why resort to such violent treachery?

Concubine Zhang De sighed and said: “If he

thoughtlessly mentioned it, I perhaps would have granted it and let him take

her as his concubine. But he must act serious and assert that he must wed her

as his main wife.”

Zuo Yuan still didn’t understand since Concubine Zhang

De has always been benevolent so why would she give an order like this all of a

sudden---

The corners of Concubine Zhang De’s lips rose to

form a chilled smile: “Yu er, this child, I understand him well. He seems easy

to get along but he is very stubborn. If I flatly rejected him, he definitely

wouldn’t give up and would stir up a lot of trouble. So, I promised him and

told him I would find a chance to ask the Emperor to bestow their marriage. But

how could I let this kind of girl into my family? Li Wei Yang, I met her today.

The Emperor had praised her for her intelligence and wits but I personally

think that her failure to show restraints and her domineering attitude are

troubles. Seeing how she just returned to the Li family, she had already stirred

up this much trouble with the matriarch. Rumors had been spreading around about

their disharmony and how she can’t get along with her seniors. In the future, I

don’t know how many women will be in Yu er’s residence, but think about it, how

could she help Yu er manage his residence in the future? I don’t like her so I

will definitely not allow Yu er to marry her but I can’t directly reject, the

only option is to get rid of her.”

Zuo Yuan was still a little worried: “Niang niang,

there is no need to fuss about this over this yatou, a warning would be

sufficient.”

Warning? Even if she gave Li Wei Yang a warning, what would her own son

do? In Concubine Zhang De’s heart, she also had another reason. Because it was

rare to see Tuoba Yu reveal such expressions, when he mentioned Li Wei Yang,

his eyes would also be smiling. As his mother, Concubine Zhang De immediately

knew her son was being serious, a never before seen seriousness, causing her to

feel sincerely dreadful. So, she specially summoned Li Wei Yang to see what

kind of girl she was. If she was gentle and considerate, then she would perhaps

consider keeping her. But she had to be this adamant and hoped for a one true

pair of this lifetime for eternity. This kind of woman, what good will it do to

marry her home! If Li Wei Yang doesn’t die, Tuoba Yu will indubitably marry

her. Rather seeing this happen, why not make up one’s mind and get rid of her

completely.

She lifted her head, looked at Zuo Yuan and coldly

said: “Hunting has always been a dangerous sport, every year, there are people

that died from shooting arrows or from wild beasts. This year, Li Wei Yang will

be on this list of accidental deaths.”

Zuo Yuan’s face turned stiff white. He had been assisting the Seventh

Prince and know about his firm personality. If he finds out one day that he

killed the one he loved, how could he explain it to him? By then, he most

likely wouldn’t be able to keep his life. Moreover, he was already a

high-ranked official, why would he risk it?

Concubine Zhang De was a prominent figure, how wouldn’t she be able to

guess his thoughts?

“Don’t forget, many things are bounded together for

good or for ill.”

Zuo Yuan was astonished, he knew that someone with his background could

be easily found in the palace. No matter how capable one is, without a backing,

there was no way to rise above others. But a word from Concubine Zhang De, it

could easily be done. She was this powerful as a concubine so, if her son

becomes the emperor, then days of wealth are in the near future. It wouldn’t

just be his career now …… for a man, what would be as tempting as high position

and wealth? No gentleman has a petty mind and no true man is without venom. He

finally made a decision.

In the evening, Li Xiao Ran came over to visit Li

Wei Yang. Seeing that she was well, he relaxed and advised: “Don’t run around

during the hunting games, it’s very dangerous.”

Li Wei Yang smiled and nodded: “Father should also

be mindful.”

Li Xiao Ran watched and didn’t know why but sighed and then walked out.

The next day, hunting games officially started.

The Emperor shot the first arrow as it loudly pierced through the quiet

curtains. Afterward, countless sounds of sharp arrows were heard and many bird

of prey flew out of the forest at the same time. The official of blessing sang

a eulogy and the princes as well as officials attach their arrow to their bow

with Tuoba Yu amongst the group. The females were all watching from a platform

from afar. Tuoba Yu suddenly turned over and gave Li Wei Yang a quick glance.

His eyes traversed across her face and then to the side. It seemed like he was

looking at her but it also seemed like he wasn’t.

Li Wei Yang sighed. Thinking back, Tuoba Yu wasn’t wrong, her helping

him out might have made him misunderstand that she has affections for him.

This was normal since no one would help someone out without any reason.

Tuoba Yu didn’t know about the past happenings so it’s naturally that he

wouldn’t know the real reason behind her assistance.

However, Li Wei Yang didn’t have the nerve to tell him it was unrequited

love. Since she had already made it clear to Concubine Zhang De, based on their

status and position, they wouldn’t insist further. So yesterday she treated

Tuoba coldly to more or less vent her anger. Perhaps when interacting with him

after all this, she will try to keep her distant. Li Wei Yang couldn’t help but

think about her old age but others see her as a young yatou; this kind of

feeling was complex.

Right at this time, Gao Min who was sitting amongst

a group of xiaojies coldly glared at Li Wei Yang. Her smile was icy cold, she

rose and said: “Let’s go to the race grounds too, who wants to come with me?”

All the xiaojies were eager to go since here in the race grounds were Da

Li’s best horses. To learn horse riding was a rare opportunity to these

xiaojies and they wouldn’t be harshly scolded. So the platforms were almost

half empty as many followed Gao Min into the race grounds.

Li Wei Yang stayed where she was, she didn’t want to join in the fun

with Gao Min.

Right at this moment, a beautiful, young brain

suddenly appeared in front of her. Zhao Yue’s sword was placed on top of her

head, Li Wei Yang quickly said: “Mustn’t be rude!”

Zhao Yue placed her sword away, which made Ninth

Princess even more excited: “Wa, your sword is beautiful!”

It was obvious that she didn’t realize that if she did something harmful

towards Li Wei Yang, blood would have been seen.

Li Wei Yang's hand swiped across her forehead and thought that she had frightened

Ninth Princess to death last time so she would never bother her again. Who

would have known that she would be this tenacious, maybe this child has a

tendency for torment? She didn’t know, Ninth Princess was of high status so not

many people would dare speak the truth with her. Seeing Li Wei Yang, she felt

fear yet when she didn’t see her, she would automatically seek her out. Small

animal that is this spirited is an illness.

“Accompany me to play outside.” The Ninth Princess secretly kicked the

small rocks while she looked into Li Wei Yang’s eyes.

Not many people could reject such an expression. Li Wei Yang sighed and

seeing the platform half empty, if she continued to remain here, she would

attract even more attention. Since others left, should she act more like the

crowd?

Thinking up to this point, she stood up. Ninth

Prince gleefully ran in front and continuously complained: “You are too slow!”

Who would be like you and not care about etiquettes, Li Wei Yang smiled.

Ninth Princess’ animated and naïve personality most definitely came from the

Emperor’s spoiling her. But with this personality, it might not be a good thing

for her.

Exiting the hunting camp grounds, she saw boundless acres of grass and

felt a never before felt freedom. And because of this feeling of freedom, she

began to fall in love with this place.

“Look! Look!” Ninth Princess suddenly ran over and held up her skirt to

show her something.

Li Wei Yang lowered her head to give a glance and saw a bunch of big and

firm-fleshed mushrooms like a group of chubby children bunched together,

quietly laying within Ninth Princess’ spacious skirt. “There is a lot more over

there!” Ninth Princess tugged onto Li Wei Yang as she directed her gaze. She

accidentally dropped the mushrooms and she quickly bent over to pick up the mushrooms

one by one. The palace maids that were following behind stared blankly at one

another. Li Wei Yang was helping her pick up the mushrooms so when the others

saw this, they also went up to help.

These palace maids weren’t that old. Instead of calling them

maidservants, it’s much more appropriate to call them the princess’ playmates.

It’s just that there is a difference between their statuses and they don’t dare

to act impudently so they can’t really consider the Princess as their friend.

But seeing the Princess lifting her skirt to show off lifeless mushrooms,

accidentally dropping them causing the mushrooms to be scattered, and then her

face beginning to panic, Li Wei Yang wanted to laugh at her. Others who see

this would also feel uplifted from this simple atmosphere and the atmosphere

itself became much merrier. A palace maid without much thought began singing a

folk song from her hometown. As Li Wei Yang listened, she felt that this voice

was soothing to the ears and couldn’t help but smiled.

At this moment, Ninth Princess suddenly threw away

the mushroom and jumped out to say: “Look!”

Li Wei Yang looked up into the skies, a goshawk

flew across the pure white sky, Ninth Princess smiled: “I want Seventh Brother

to capture one for me!”

Li Wei Yang felt sullen. Ninth Princess’ neck

contracted: “What happened?”

“If someone thinks you are cute and wants to capture and raise you, what

would you do?” Li Wei Yang advised her.

Ninth Princess pouted her lips and unhappily said:

“If you don’t want me to capture it, then I won’t capture it, why be mean! You

are scarier than Mother!”

Li Wei Yang smoothed her lips and didn’t say anything.

Ninth Princess’ attention was diverted elsewhere,

she pointed at Gao Min who was close by and said: “Her horseback riding skills

are really good!”

Li Wei Yang watched from afar and blandly said:

“Average.”

Ninth Princess was surprised: “But her horseback

riding skills is truly the best amongst the women in Da Li.”

Gao Min has always been this

arrogant but right at this moment, she raised her horse whip and rode freely

and unrestrainedly; she seemed like an entirely different person. Li Wei Yang

thought this is perhaps the real Gao Min but sadly, she didn’t know how to

admire her own beauty and wanted to learn Li Chang Le’s etiquettes of a lady.

As a result, it made her look foolish trying to blindly copy another. Li Wei

Yang shook her head.

Ninth Princess became eager: “I also want to learn

horseback riding!”

The palace maids were frightened; they awakened

themselves and hurriedly rushed over to dissuade her: “Princess, no, the

Emperor had said he doesn’t allow you to do such dangerous things!”

Ninth Princess was starting to throw a tantrum:

“Aren’t you all here?! Quickly go bring a horse over!”

Li Wei Yang frowned and said: “If you want to learn horseback riding, I

will tell your Seventh Brother to teach you.” Saying this, she gave a palace

maid an eye signal and this palace maid immediately flew off.

But now all the men are in the hunting grounds, she is afraid it would

be difficult to find Seventh Prince. If not, getting Concubine Ruo would be

good too, Li Wei Yang thought.

The palace maids had no choice but to order someone to bring a horse of

the smallest size over. Ninth Princess stood right in front of the horse and

doubts began to form on her face. Subsequently, Gao Min flashed across from a

distant and it seemed like Ninth Princess was provoked and she held onto the

horse as she was about to get on. Who would have known that even though this

horse was small and had always been gentle, this was only from an adult’s point

of view; it is an entirely different story for Ninth Princess as a young girl.

Not only did the horse not let her get on, but it also threw a tantrum and kept

stomping its hooves. Ninth Princess suddenly jumped up: “Ah, he actually dares

to kick me!”

Li Wei Yang laughed, such a small horse, there probably won’t be a

problem. Even if the horse stood still without moving, it still wasn’t an easy

task to maintain balance on the horse. She’s afraid once Tuoba Yu arrives,

Ninth Princess would still be struggling to get on the horse.

The palace maids on the side immediately stepped forward to help Ninth

Princess up. But since she had become too nervous after trying to get on for a

while and because both of her legs clamped onto the horse too tight after

finally getting on, she suddenly fell off from the back of the horse. The

palace maids jumped beneath her to cushion her fall so she didn’t get injured.

Ninth Princess determinedly stood back up and brushed the dust off her.

She dramatically jumped onto the horse, making her feel wobbly on the horse’s

back. Even though a saddle was added, Ninth Princess still felt the swaying of

the horse movements. She felt fear on the inside and thought that she would

soon fall off the horse. Thinking of this, she actually believed she was going

to fall so she embraced the horse’s body and held tightly onto the reins. But

giving Li Wei Yang a glimpse, she thought of her wayward behavior just now. If

she gave up now, others might laugh at her so she fearfully and boldly

straightened her back. Unexpectedly, after the horse took a few steps, its

hooves stepped on a rock and its front leg suddenly kneeled forward. Her whole

body flew off the horse and since the palace maids couldn’t rush forth in time,

she cried aloud after falling onto the ground.

Right at this moment, someone extended a hand to

help her up: “If you want to learn how to ride a horse, then you must start

from the basics and learn how to get on. The pose to get on a horse must be

correct.”

Li Wei Yang wiped away Ninth Princess’ tears and

after she had finished speaking to her, she ordered someone to bring the horse

over. Then she helped her onto the horse and patted her waist: “You must

straighten your back, don’t be afraid of it. If you are afraid of it, then he

will bully you.”

Ninth Princess could finally sit stably on the

horse’s back. As she sat on the horse, Li Wei Yang held onto the reins and the

horse slowly trotted. Sitting on the horse, Ninth Princess stared admirably at

the blue sky and saw a goshawk pierced through a cloud, making her feel as if

she was laying on a cloud. She couldn’t help but smiled: “This is really fun!”

After a while, Ninth Princess could finally

navigate the horse herself so Li Wei Yang loosen her hand and let her take

control. Ninth Princess laughed as she held onto the reins; her cheeks were

rosy red, making her seemed healthy and adorable. Li Wei Yang let out a breath

and the palace maid on her side said: “Aiya, Princess, don’t go too far! It’s

very dangerous!”

Li Wei Yang ordered: “Prepare a horse for me.”

A palace maid busily hurried over to bring back a

tall and healthy horse, “Other horses have been taken by the other Xiaojies,

this is the only one left.”

Li Wei Yang saw that this was a wild and intractable horse, she nodded:

“Then it’s him.”

Ninth Princess had already gone far so Li Wei Yang

cleanly jumped onto the horse and immediately caught up to her. Without giving

Ninth Princess a chance to react, Li Wei Yang had already held onto her and

forcefully stopped her horse: “That’s enough for today, if this continues, skin

from the Princess’ legs will be worn off.”

“I don’t want to! Let go!” Ninth Princess was addicted and obviously

didn’t want to stop.

Li Wei Yang became serious: “You think it’s fun but they will be

punished for acting against Concubine Ruo’s order. Then no one will be willing

to play with you in the future.” Saying this, she looked at the anxious palace

maids from a distant.

Ninth Princess, seeing Li Wei Yang become serious, was frightened and

quickly said: “Fine, fine, I will listen to what you say!”

And then right at this moment, it was unknown why

the goshawk that was flying in the sky suddenly began to swoop down. Ninth

Princess was taken by surprise and began to unconsciously wriggle on the horse.

She only saw the goshawk landing right in front of her horse, near the grass as

it captured a rabbit. The rabbit was struggling to be freed, causing a ruckus

in the grass. The noise alarmed Ninth Princess’ horse and caused it to run

about wildly. She felt that she was about to be thrown off from the horse and

without much choice, she held onto the horse’s body and clenched onto the

reins. Pulling the reins back, the horse jumped up as Ninth Princess was about

to be thrown off. Li Wei Yang went forward to grab ahold of Ninth Princess’

wrist. Zhao Yue flew forward within a few steps and at this point, Li Wei

Yang’s horse was also completely out of control as it ran wildly forward. Li

Wei Yang shouted: “Catch the princess!”

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Translator: Erica

Editor: Pending

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