amaotonovel Chapter 322 Going to Khalkha, Horse Racing
Chapter 322 Going to Khalkha, Horse Racing
Chapter 322 Going to Khalkha, Horse Racing
The banquet that night was a complete success. Bull and others saw the ability of the general manager and talked to him.
It was such a great honor to be able to return to the capital with the master and become their personal imperial chef, especially since the master had personally asked about it. He said without hesitation that he could brag about this honor for the rest of his life.
Anyone who doesn't seize such an opportunity would be a fool, so as soon as Bullhe said this, the chief steward immediately agreed. Not only that, he also reported to Qi'er with his luggage that night.
With his initial identity, it was definitely impossible for him to return to Beijing to replace the position of the chief steward of the imperial kitchen all at once. Besides, that was not the position that Buerhe wanted to arrange for him, so the chief steward would temporarily follow Buerhe and them in the future, and make arrangements after returning to Beijing.
In fact, all this was just a coincidence. After leaving Beijing, in order to avoid trouble, Buerhe basically focused on local cuisine, eating whatever was available.
Who would have thought that the traditional Manchu delicacies prepared by the dinner steward would attract her attention?
It is worthy of being the birthplace. The food here is more authentic than that in the capital. Buerhe fell in love with it the moment she tasted it. Coincidentally, this person's temperament and other things also matched her aesthetic taste, so she passed the first test directly.
The trip to Shengjing ended at this stop. Before leaving, Burhe summoned Xitala Gege again, rewarded her with many good things, and wrote a letter to the Ulanara family. As for the six rituals between the two families, that was their business. Burhe would not participate, but he also sent a letter back to the palace. If Burhe had not returned to Beijing when they got married, he would let the Crown Princess decide on the dowry.
Next, let's calculate the time. If he wants to return to Beijing to take charge before the Crown Princess gives birth, he can only choose one of two places: go to Weihaiwei to inspect the ocean fleet or go deep into the grassland to visit Khalkha.
Yinreng threw this question to Buerhe.
They have completed most of their mission this time. Whether they go to Khalkha or Weihaiwei next, it will be considered as extra time for fun. They just need to return to the palace to take charge of the situation before the Crown Princess gives birth.
After some consideration, Buerhe decided to go to Khalkha according to his heart.
Yuanshou has stayed in the capital for quite a while these years, although he has always lived a good life in the capital with a happy wife and children.
But as his aunt, she felt guilty seeing him separated from his family for so long. Furthermore, Ke Jing had only returned to Beijing four times in all those years, and each time, she'd been away for a short time to defend Khalkha. It had been a while since the two of them had such a good time together.
Yinreng respected Buerhe's decision. Besides, he felt guilty towards his imperial sister. Although he conferred the title of Princess Gulun on her after he became emperor, this could not make up for the years she had spent away from home.
He knew that the letters his sister had sent him over the years were almost all about good things and never mentioned any worries. His sister always talked about the power she had as the Princess of Hai Bang, but no matter how much she emphasized it, it was only Khalkha after all.
Despite its vast territory, its development level is still relatively backward compared to the Central Plains and its land is barren.
Nowadays, they are all quite old. If the imperial sister intends to return to the capital, then as her elder brother, he is fully capable of arranging Yuanshou to return to Khalkha to take over the management affairs, and then personally lead the imperial sister and her husband back to the capital.
Coincidentally, just before he left the capital, Concubine Yigui mentioned her longing for Ke Jing and secretly suggested asking Ke Jing to return to the capital.
Although he didn't know whether this was Concubine Yigui's intention or Kejing's own idea, he was now preparing to go to Khalkha, so he might as well go and ask directly.
It is now the sixth month of the lunar calendar. Based on past experience, Kyoto should have entered the scorching summer mode by now, and the heat is unbearable. People have begun looking for summer resorts to escape the heat.
But in sharp contrast to this, the journey of Burhe and his group, who traveled westward and gradually went deeper into the heart of the grassland towards Khalkha, was full of a different kind of vitality and vigor.
The grassland in this season presents a lush and green scene, the lush green grass is lush and rich, and the horses are all fat and strong.
Looking around, the endless green ocean is refreshing, as if it can sweep away all the boredom and sorrow in your heart.
In this vast world, Buerhe and Yinreng, dressed in bright and colorful clothes, rode their vigorous horses and enjoyed the beautiful time of freedom and unrestrainedness.
"I know you're quite skilled in horseback riding and archery, but this is the first time I've seen you on horseback. How about a competition to see who reaches that flag first?"
This time there were no chores, the two of them were just sightseeing, and their journey began to slow down. As soon as they entered a lush grassland, they got out of the carriage and rode horses to relax.
"Alright, if you want a competition, I'll accompany you. But just competing between the two of us would be a bit boring. How about adding some fun?"
Yinreng became interested: "Okay, what do you want, my dear? You tell me, and I will grant it."
Bull and his eyes curved, "Your Majesty's words must be kept. If I win, Your Majesty will wear the clothes I prepared, and then I will ask you to paint a picture for you as a souvenir."
Bullhe smiled secretly. She was still very confident in her riding and archery skills. In addition, she had been practicing a lot in her free time over the years, so she thought her skills had not declined much.
Moreover, the emperor has been obsessed with official duties in recent years and has not practiced for many years, so he can never compare to her.
Yinreng took a closer look at Buerhe's expression and instantly realized that his queen was clearly setting a trap for him! She was actually trying to make him wear that extremely embarrassing piece of clothing? Humph, what a foolish dream!
However, Yinreng didn't care. After all, since the previous incident with Buerhe being hit on, he had already secretly made up his mind to exercise diligently. After this period of hard work, not only did his former physical strength return to normal, but even his enviable eight-pack abs reappeared.
I still remember the satisfied look on her face when Bull and I caressed her last time, but I'm sure she's forgotten it by now. No matter, today I'll show her my true strength and get some interest back.
Yinreng rode his horse to Buerhe's side in a dashing manner, then leaned over slightly, leaned close to Buerhe's crystal clear ear, and whispered a few words softly.
Before he finished speaking, Buerhe's pretty face instantly turned red like the sunset, and her shyness was obvious. After Yinreng finished speaking, she spat lightly and gave him a coquettish look, but ultimately did not object.
Seeing this scene, Yinreng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smug smile, and then rode his horse back to his original place with satisfaction, quietly waiting for Burhe to shout "Start".
The little tricks between Buerhe and Yinreng left He Zhu and Qi'er, who were serving beside them, completely bewildered and filled with curiosity. They couldn't help but wonder: What on earth are these masters talking about? How annoying! How could they hide something from us, their personal servants?
However, no matter how anxious the two servants beside her were, Buerhe ignored them. She just shouted "Let's go!" and then swung the whip in her hand. The horse under her crotch galloped out like an arrow.
Seeing this, Yinreng's lips curled up slightly, and he chuckled softly. Not to be outdone, he spurred his horse and gave chase. Meanwhile, the guards followed closely behind, not daring to neglect their steps.
At this moment, gusts of warm wind whistled past everyone's ears, bringing a slight coolness. Looking out, the scene before us was filled with lush green, like a beautiful painting unfolding before our eyes. The air was filled with the unique fragrance of green grass, which was refreshing and pleasant.
Such a beautiful scenery made Bull's already happy mood even happier. He was completely immersed in the beauty of nature and was reluctant to look away for a long time.
At this moment, Yinreng's smiling voice suddenly rang out from behind Buerhe: "My dear, are you waiting here specially for me, deliberately giving way to me? If so, then tonight I will have to ask you for some prizes!"
Hearing this, Buerhe came back to her senses as if awakened from a dream. She turned her head away and snorted coquettishly, expressing her disdain for Yinreng's words. However, her hands did not stop moving for a moment, continuing to wave the whip vigorously, urging the chestnut horse under her to speed forward.
She absolutely couldn't lose to the Emperor! After all, that outfit had been found on the streets of Shengjing after much difficulty. Its unique style and clever combination were practically unheard of in this era.
At that moment, when her eyes fell on the clothing, she was drawn to it as if by a magnet and could no longer look away. From then on, an idea quietly sprouted in her mind - she must find the right moment to let Yinreng wear that set of clothing, and then she would secretly paint this scene so that she could enjoy it in the future.
Thinking of this, Buerhe couldn't help but chuckle. Though her laughter was soft, it couldn't hide her inner joy. Then, she hurriedly urged her horse, "Xiaohong, this time it all depends on you! As long as you work hard and win this match for me, I'll have Qi'er bring you two extra big, red, juicy apples as a reward when we get back. As for the Emperor's Xiaohei, hey, don't even think about having any of them! He's going to die of greed! Hehehe..."
Oddly enough, this little red seemed to truly understand human speech. After hearing its master's alluring words, it suddenly became as if it had been injected with chicken blood, bursting with energy and confidence. It raised its head and neighed, and then its four strong and powerful long legs quickly shifted like a whirlwind, its hooves flying and sending up clouds of dust. Its speed had increased significantly compared to before.
When Yinreng saw this scene, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile.
In fact, he already knew that his queen had secretly purchased a set of clothes and planned to let him try them on. But seeing Bull and his efforts, even thinking of using apples to motivate their mounts, he couldn't help but find it both amusing and cute.
Forget it, he will just give way to the queen. Today, he has fulfilled the little girl's wish.
However, although the queen may win, he still needs to collect some interest. Life will be more interesting if there is give and take, right?