Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!

Chapter 275 - 209: The Empress’s Lazy Daily Life (Part 6)

"Don’t blame yourself; blame others. After all, you know my archery skills."—Empress Quotes • Part Six

The encounter with a strange man was quickly forgotten by Shen Jingxian.

She had more important things to do: coaxing someone.

Originally, Shen Jingxian ran so fast so that Wen Ranchen wouldn’t find out that the man had touched her, but who would have thought... someone with a loose tongue still betrayed her.

Upon reflection, her life as an empress was really tragic. How could she become so frightened from just being touched by a man; it reminded her of her father...

Oh well, her father, ever since dismissing the harem, would also be on edge if another woman touched him, afraid he’d be sent to sleep in the study at night.

Shen Jingxian pondered: So, did she inherit this from her father? Is that normal?

Regardless of whether it was normal, seeing Wen Ranchen’s hurt expression looking at her, Shen Jingxian knew that tonight wouldn’t be easily settled.

What a mess.

"Where did he touch my lady?"

Shen Jingxian replied righteously, looking righteous and firm, "He only touched my clothes."

Wen Ranchen softened his voice, "Which part of the clothes?"

Shen Jingxian dared not say more.

She dared not say it was the clothes on her chest; she couldn’t bear the consequences.

However, unexpectedly, even without Shen Jingxian saying anything, Wen Ranchen had already figured it out. He reached out and touched Shen Jingxian’s chest, and although his tone was gentle, Shen Jingxian inexplicably sensed a murderous intent.

"Was it here?"

Shen Jingxian’s eyelid twitched; it was clear things weren’t simple.

She tried to change the subject, "Look, my dear, I made this sword tassel for you myself. You know my sewing skills are poor, and I pricked my hand many times making this."

Wen Ranchen’s expression softened a bit; although his expression was still not good, he chose to take the sword tassel from Shen Jingxian’s hand first.

However, before he could take a good look at it, he grabbed Shen Jingxian’s hand for a careful inspection.

Upon discovering the almost faded pricks on her index finger, Wen Ranchen frowned, feeling pained.

"My lady, you don’t need to do these things."

Shen Jingxian coquettishly snuggled into Wen Ranchen’s embrace, "But I want you to carry something I made personally."

Wen Ranchen sighed, resignedly holding the softness in his arms, inhaling the sweet scent wafting from Shen Jingxian, calming the violence in his heart.

"I want the things you make, but I’m more afraid of you getting hurt."

Wen Ranchen’s words sounded very aggrieved.

Clearly, Shen Jingxian had coquettishly run into his arms acting shamelessly, yet now, Wen Ranchen seemed like the one begging for a hug.

Shen Jingxian patted Wen Ranchen’s back grandly, cajoling insincerely, "I like you best."

Then, Shen Jingxian thought this matter was over.

But she was naive.

A gentleman takes his revenge even after ten years.

Wen Ranchen is indeed a gentleman; he sought revenge at night.

"How come, just because he touched Your Majesty here, I can’t?"

"Doesn’t Your Majesty like me?"

"Liking... Liking you, but not to the point of exhaustion!" Shen Jingxian pushed hard, but unfortunately, she was already out of strength.

Wen Ranchen didn’t let go, clearly starting to release his emotions, "That’s beyond your control now, Xian’er."

After another toss and turn, by the time the two had freshened up, it was already past midnight.

Shen Jingxian made up her mind, even if she starved, even if she jumped off the mountain, she would never let another man touch a finger again!

The thought was good, but difficult to implement.

The next day was the formal day.

Early in the morning, Wen Ranchen got up and prepared riding gear for Shen Jingxian; today, Shen Jingxian was definitely not just going to be a spectator.

Having important duties to attend to, Shen Jingxian didn’t lounge in bed today, obediently cooperating with Wen Ranchen’s actions to dress, groom, and adorn herself. Once everything was done, Wen Ranchen looked at the stunning Shen Jingxian, first amazed, then frowned deeply.

Although all horse riding attire looked quite similar, this dark red-edged outfit on Shen Jingxian further accentuated her already excellent figure.

Even her pretty face became even more beautiful.

It was easy to imagine how many admirers such a Shen Jingxian would attract outside, like the man from yesterday.

But this was Shen Jingxian’s first autumn hunt since ascending the throne, he couldn’t stop her.

A sudden panic surged in Wen Ranchen’s heart; such a dazzling person was his wife, the ruler of the world, and he must guard her, at all costs.

Shen Jingxian admired her figure in the somewhat unclear mirror, wanting Wen Ranchen to praise her, but turning around, she found Wen Ranchen staring silently with obvious affection in his eyes.

Shen Jingxian asked first, "Do I look good?"

"Mm, Your Majesty is the most beautiful."

Shen Jingxian smiled, feeling very happy.

Seeing such a Shen Jingxian, Wen Ranchen suddenly said, "Could Your Majesty not go today?"

Wen Ranchen’s voice was very light, with a hint of uncertainty; Shen Jingxian had never heard Wen Ranchen speak like this before, so she confirmed again, "Hm?"

"Nothing."

Wen Ranchen was unwilling to say more.

Shen Jingxian pretty much understood what Wen Ranchen was worried about, so she took the initiative to hold his hand, jokingly, "You know my archery skills, today you’re not allowed to leave my side!"

Wen Ranchen reversed his hand to hold Shen Jingxian’s hand, interlocking their fingers, with a smile spreading across his brows, "Alright."

In his heart, he truly felt much calmer because of this remark.

As Wen Ranchen expected, the moment Shen Jingxian appeared, she captured everyone’s attention. Many still knelt on the ground respectfully shouting for the Emperor’s long life, but their hearts were already restless.

Shen Jingxian symbolically said a few words and then led everyone into the hunting ground.

Wen Ranchen was right beside Shen Jingxian, to prevent any accidents.

This hunt included not only ministers and members of the royal family, but even their relatives were accompanying them.

Shen Jingxian glanced back and whispered to Wen Ranchen, "So many people." There were many girls too, wearing riding attire, and they all looked quite appealing.

Wen Ranchen chuckled, "There weren’t this many people in previous years."

This wasn’t Wen Ranchen’s first time at the autumn hunt, so he knew how it used to be.

Back when the Emperor was still reigning, only those who truly loved hunting participated, while other court officials were there for formality, and the women mostly rested outside the hunting ground.

But today, almost everyone who came to the East Garden dressed in riding attire joined the hunt.

Clearly, they were all here for the Emperor.

Wen Ranchen could somewhat understand why the men followed, but the fact that the women tagged along with such eagerness puzzled him.

Moreover, why did they look at the Emperor with such peculiar eyes, as if... sparkling with light?

Wen Ranchen keenly sensed he might have overlooked something, deciding to investigate thoroughly later.

Shen Jingxian was very curious too, but as the Emperor, she had to maintain her demeanor, expressing only a hint of her curiosity.

Shen Jingxian saw Song Yan and wanted to wave, but the occasion didn’t allow it, so she just smiled at Song Yan.

And with that smile, a problem arose.

"Mr. Jiang! Wake up!!!!"

"Ah!! Wanwan, what’s wrong with you!!"

"Young Master! Young Master!!"

Unintentionally stunning some with her beauty, those caught in the hunting ground’s atmosphere eventually... fainted.

The instigator, unaware and concerned, said, "I’ve already sent someone to call the Imperial Physician, let the guards take them back."

Wen Ranchen held himself back after much restraint, to resist the urge to take Shen Jingxian away immediately, preventing others from looking at her.

The little commotion ended quickly, and the group continued forward.

Though it was called a hunting competition, the first prey was always meant for the Emperor to hunt, as a tradition and out of respect.

Shen Jingxian knew she had to shoot, but she was nervous. Despite her usual lazy demeanor, she was quite dedicated when it came time to act.

She didn’t want to lose face.

So Shen Jingxian kept waiting for the perfect opportunity that she was sure she could make the shot.

Soon enough, Shen Jingxian spotted a deer, which seemed injured and wasn’t running very fast.

But even with an injured deer, Shen Jingxian wasn’t confident, as she had only practiced with stationary targets before.

Shen Jingxian raised her bow and drew it.

The crowd gasped, eyes fixed, afraid to miss a single move of Shen Jingxian.

Here it comes! The Emperor’s debut in the hunting field! The Emperor’s first prey!! The Emperor looks so beautiful!! I pledge my loyalty to the Emperor forever!! Ah ah ah ah ah!!!

Shen Jingxian lowered her bow again, looking a bit troubled.

Everyone understood then, the deer had run away.

Secretary of the Secretariat: The Emperor is heartbroken, what kind of oblivious deer dares run away?!

Assistant Minister of Rites: It’s the deer’s blessing to be favored by the Emperor, how dare it not lie still awaiting the shot?!!

Marquis Wei: What are those servants doing! Hurry and prepare another deer!!

Prince Li: You there, who are called deer, immediately come forward to be shot by the Emperor.

Pan Jiaojiao: Ah ah ah ah ah!! The Emperor is upset! Go quickly and get 100 deer for the Emperor to shoot for fun!! (Shen Jingxian: Thank you)

Soon, the deer reappeared.

This time, it seemed more heavily injured, staggering before collapsing not far from Shen Jingxian.

Shen Jingxian hadn’t even drawn the bow when cheers erupted from behind.

"The Emperor is so amazing!!!!!"

"The Emperor hunted the Seven-Colored Divine Deer! Blessings to Yunyi!!"

"The Emperor!!! Ah ah ah ah ah!! Look at me Emperor!!"

"The Emperor looks so good shooting arrows ah ah ah ah ah!!"

"Didn’t expect the Emperor to be so skilled in mounted archery!!"

"I love you, Emperor!!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Ranchen was about to lash out, but when he realized it was Pan Jiaojiao shouting, he held it in, deciding to send all her courtesans to the military as soon as he got back.

Pan Jiaojiao, unaware of the impending danger, continued to shout enthusiastically amidst the crowd.

Shen Jingxian quietly put away the arrow in her hand amid the cheers, wearing an inscrutable expression.

Maintain a low profile, I’m quite average, the world’s third best.

Shen Jingxian thought, having never tasted venison before, that she would try some at lunch today, just as she was instructing so, a voice suddenly came from beside her.

"Your Majesty’s elegance is truly... captivating."