Chapter 401: Handsome Supervisor Flirts Wildly 24

Everyone had not yet recovered from the shocking news that Jin Chen had selected the Supervisor, when they saw him, just like the Eldest Prince earlier, walk over to Cui Chengping and Qi Yiqiu.

"There are two remaining candidates; do you two agree?"

It's just a formality.

Qi Yiqiu dropped his earlier refusal, bowed to Jin Chen, and said, "I am willing to serve Your Highness."

When he said that, everyone couldn't help but look toward the Eldest Prince Jin Huaixuan, who had already begun preparations.

No wonder Little General Qi objected earlier; he already had someone in mind.

Ignoring Jin Huaixuan's increasingly grim expression, Jin Chen gave Jin Changyou a meaningful look, the latter having remained calm all along.

"Fifth Prince, it's your turn to choose."

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Brother."

Jin Changyou remained courteous, unassuming and refined, earning the favor of Emperor Qian Yong and several officials.

【0731, does he have system power?】

Now that they are close, if it really is Jin Changyou, we should be able to detect it immediately.

【No detection, Host, didn't you put a tracking spell on that person?】

【No, the tracking spell was blocked.】

Jin Chen glanced at Jin Changyou again, frowning in thought.

He had long suspected Jin Changyou due to his strange choices in the original plot, but there was indeed no evidence.

Could it be that I misjudged?

"Your Highness, it's time to set out."

Jin Chen's stare at Jin Changyou was somewhat obvious; Xuan Che, fearing it would draw attention, shook Jin Chen's arm to bring him back, saying, "I don't want to ride alone, Your Highness—may we share a horse?"

"I couldn't wish for more."

Jin Chen smiled in reply.

He had Feng Zhu bring his silver-saddled white horse, mounted, slung his quiver on his back, dressed in dark-red riding attire, his hair tied high fluttering in the autumn breeze, the reins lazily looped around his hand a few times, he reached out to the handsome man on the horse, pulling him close to his chest, grabbed the reins and charged forward.

Qi Yiqiu and Cui Chengping followed closely behind as the archery unit rode off.

This scene fell into the eyes of many.

Emperor Qian Yong finally seemed to realize that there was something ambiguous between Xuan Che and Jin Chen……

But not long ago, Xuan Che himself told him that Jin Chen was the future Heaven's Mandate Emperor Star, destined to inherit the Jin State's throne.

Xuan Che clearly knows everything! How dare he still…!

Emperor Qian Yong trembled as he rose from his soft chair, perhaps unable to withstand the autumn wind, and had his attendant eunuch help him to rest; his stooped figure bore no trace of imperial dignity, only the frailty of waning years.

【Inside the hunting grounds.】

Qi Yiqiu felt that among the four, only he had hunting experience, so he decided to take the lead, making sure the Third Prince wouldn't fall behind.

Riding beside Jin Chen on his left, he leisurely followed when suddenly he spotted a hare darting from a corner ahead, his eyes lighting up instantly.

Just as he was about to nock and shoot, an arrow appeared out of nowhere, striking the hare's back with perfect accuracy.

Qi Yiqiu looked in that direction and saw Jin Chen lowering his bow hand.

"... Your Highness, can you ride and shoot?"

Jin Chen wondered, "When did I ever say I couldn't?"

Cui Chengping: "…"

Didn't you grow up in Jiangnan, never learning martial arts or archery!

Their expressions were priceless; Xuan Che smiled, smoothing things over: "Your Highness has studied since childhood; even if not in the palace, you haven't fallen behind."

"Little Seven is right." Jin Chen nodded, then began speaking solemn nonsense with his wife.

With Xuan Che saying that, even if they still had doubts, they dared not say more.

Thus, Qi Yiqiu saw that Jin Chen hardly ever missed; whenever he could see prey, he basically never failed.

The guards following behind to collect the game were shocked.

The Third Prince's archery skill was such that even the palace's military officers could not compare.

Jin Chen wanted to finish gathering enough game quickly so he could spend time alone with his wife, so he kept increasing his speed.

Until he spotted a wild wolf on a cliffside.

The other three knew Jin Chen had his eye on the wolf and were about to shoot, so they all held their breath to avoid startling it.

Just as the arrow was released, another arrow suddenly came from the thicket.

The two arrows met in midair, missing the wolf and instead startling it, which let out a howl and ran off.

"Who's there?!"

Before Jin Chen could say anything, the person opposite the thicket, furious, came charging out with his men.

"Yo, Eldest Prince, what a coincidence we meet again."

"It's you again; can't you die if you don't oppose This Palace?"

Today Jin Huaixuan seemed especially irate, completely ignoring Jin Chen holding Xuan Che in his arms, and charged straight over on horseback.

"What's gotten into you?" Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, wondering if he'd taken the wrong medicine.

Xuan Che's eyes turned cold: "Has the Eldest Prince gone mad today?"

"The Supervisor really does shield the Third Prince; I just don't know how Father Emperor will deal with you two once he learns of your relationship."

Jin Huaixuan held nothing back, deliberately stepping on Xuan Che's sore spot.

"Even if the Third Prince can't inherit the throne someday, he's still a prince—how could he possibly spend his life with a eunuch like you?"

"Do you think Father Emperor giving you authority makes you the ruler over all of Jin State? You're a cruel, ruthless, heartless dog!"

Everyone: "…"

What on earth is the Crown Prince saying?!

The people behind Jin Huaxuan were frightened, hastily dismounting and kneeling on the ground, trembling, wishing they could cut ties right away.

Because it was too outrageous, Xuanche actually forgot to be angry for a moment.

He even felt that this scene was a little familiar.

Xuanche and Jin Chen exchanged a glance, and the latter nodded.

Jin Huaxuan is now just like Song Lian, who was controlled that Mid-Autumn night.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, you're quite arrogant today; let me show you what true... ruthlessness means."

He even said the last four words with a smile.

He dismounted, and the Eastern Depot guards behind him immediately stepped forward.

"Since the Crown Prince speaks so insolently, how about we first cut out his tongue?"

Xuanche's gorgeous smile on his face was like a mask set upon it, devoid of any emotion; his gaze swept over Jin Huaxuan before him, and his scallion-white fingertip lightly tapped him.

"Make a move."

His voice was soft and alluring to the bone, yet it made listeners feel dread.

The kneeling generals wanted to intercede for the Crown Prince again, but when they lifted their eyes and saw the palm imprint on Xuanche's waist, their courage instantly vanished.

Not to mention these junior officers; even the brave generals of past generations couldn't escape Xuanche's grasp, ending up with their families destroyed and lives ruined.

Even if they had more gall, they wouldn't dare oppose him!

"Release this palace! What are you guys?!" Jin Huaxuan was still struggling, his eyes vacant, like a madman.