Chapter 593: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 593: Scheme within a Scheme (2)
Prince Heng looked at him and shook his head with a smile. “Although your archery skills are quite good, your martial prowess is lacking. From the roars of those two beasts, one is a tiger and the other a bear. None of them are easy to deal with, so I can’t let you take such risks.”
Prince Qi, knowing his own limitations, was not willing to show weakness in front of so many people. He stubbornly argued, “Though my skills may not match yours, I still have a chance against a tiger or a bear. After all, we came here to hunt beasts. I even want to hunt a tiger to make a fur coat for Mother!”
Prince Heng, seemingly reluctant to deny his brother’s filial piety, replied with feigned reluctance, “Then go ahead. After all, I, your elder brother, am here. I won’t let you be truly harmed by the beasts.”
The idea of the burly Prince Qi being carried off by a beast made everyone chuckle. Prince Heng’s image improved further in their eyes. After all, how many people would truly go to such lengths for a half-brother, especially in the fiercely competitive royal family? Not taking action was already a commendable gesture!
With the competition between Prince Heng and Prince Qi, others naturally didn’t want to miss out. Before the two could even speak, they eagerly expressed their desire to witness the duel. With dozens of guards present and an additional two hundred soon to arrive, their safety seemed assured even if they ventured deeper into the Beast Forest.
Even the youngest Thirteenth Prince was eager to join the excitement. Xiao Ruiyuan, too, had to follow, trailing behind the group and keeping a vigilant eye on his surroundings, not missing any signs of trouble.
The journey was uneventful except for a few small animals that startled everyone. The flowers, trees, and the mixed rain and dew gave no hint of human presence. Birds on the trees chirped calmly, undisturbed even as the group passed by. The only disturbances were the continuing roars of the beasts deep in the forest, but the overall atmosphere was calm and peaceful, which only made Xiao Ruiyuan more on edge.
Soon, after half an hour, the group reached the depths of the Beast Forest and saw the ongoing battle between a tiger and a bear.
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Compared to the tiger’s agility, the bear’s movements were slower, but its strength far surpassed that of the tiger. Each swipe of the bear’s paw could inflict serious injuries on the tiger.
The tiger and the bear were evenly matched, both with numerous wounds. However, as the group approached, the animals noticed them and stopped, looking towards the intruders with deafening roars, clearly trying to drive them away.
Seeing that the beasts were injured and seemingly exhausted, Prince Qi was overjoyed. He excitedly called out to Prince Heng, “I’ll take the tiger, and you can have the bear. How about that, elder brother?”
His tone and demeanor suggested that the tiger and bear were already within their grasp, as if they could be taken at will.
As a dutiful elder brother, even though Prince Heng preferred the tiger, he had to smile and concede to Prince Qi. “It’s settled then! The tiger is injured, but it’s still dangerous. Be careful not to get hurt.”
It was unclear whether Prince Qi heeded the warning. He simply nodded and, with his bow and arrow in hand, swiftly moved forward. Without giving the tiger time to prepare for an attack, he released a sharp arrow.
The tiger, known as the king of the forest, was not only distinguished by its sharp claws and agile body but also by its intelligence. As soon as King Qi drew his bow and shot the arrow, the tiger reacted quickly, evading the fatal shot and preparing to pounce on Prince Qi.
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