Chapter 853 - 109: Competing for Hegemony_4
Then it was changed to hunting this large deer, somewhat akin to a Qilin.
In the past, it was always the ministers and lords riding horses, with banners fluttering behind them, wielding long spears and bows to chase this large deer, and finally, the Emperor would personally kill it. This was the most grand and significant ceremony of the Emperor’s autumn hunt.
But today, Jiang Wanxiang and Chen Dingye both personally took up weapons to chase this deer.
The deer seemed to sense a hint of murderous aura, broke free from the hunting officials, and galloped wildly. Jiang Wanxiang laughed heartily: "Deer, don’t run!" He rode a war horse, holding a large bow, and pursued it.
Chen Dingye did the same.
Ji Zichang watched the excitement there, as the two kings pursued this Divine Deer symbolizing the Emperor’s honor. Behind them, armored warriors from both countries followed closely, banners flying, faintly reflecting the splendor of the Red Emperor’s past glory.
Ji Zichang let out a bitter laugh, picked up the wine, and self-mockingly said:
"It is called a deer, but it is the Emperor’s majesty."
"Minister, why don’t you go?"
Li Guanyi, adorned in a crimson battle robe and a golden silk coronet, did not want to prepare the corresponding hunting attire. On the night Li Guanyi killed Ji Yunqing’s grandfather and grandson to ’confess guilt,’ Ji Zichang asked the reason, and the young man boldly replied: "Too expensive to afford!"