Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 237: Encountering a wild boar in the hunting ground, it wants to help me

At this time, the emperor walked over with a smile on his face, his eyes full of joy and anticipation, and said in a loud voice: "Let's grill it. I can't wait to taste the delicious food from the hunting grounds."

Xiaoyu bowed slightly and responded respectfully and gently, "Your Majesty, the prey we have now may not be sufficient. Let's go hunt more and bring back more. We will surely satisfy Your Majesty."

Li Shimin was delighted and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, you can go."

Yu Yu, Xiao Yu and Li Hao took the order and immediately walked towards the depths of the hunting ground.

After they left, Li Shimin turned to look at Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao, his eyes filled with inquiry: "How are Yuyu and her family doing in Zuixianlou these days?"

Cheng Chumo stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Your Majesty, very good. Your subordinates have been guarding Zuixianlou, and everything is safe and orderly. Miss Yuyu is smart and lively, often coming up with new and innovative ideas. Zuixianlou's business is also booming, and it has a good reputation in the city."

Qin Huaidao also echoed, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I dare not slack off in the slightest."

Li Shimin nodded slightly and said, "That's good. You can go hunting too, and remember to protect Yuyu and her family. Don't let them get into any trouble."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao responded in unison, and then quickly caught up with Yu Yu's family.

At this time, Yu Yu's family had not yet started hunting. They were standing at the edge of a woods, discussing hunting strategies.

Yuyu held the small bow in her hand, eager to try: "Mom, brother, let's go over there and take a look. There might be a lot of wild rabbits there."

Xiaoyu said softly, "Don't be anxious. Observe the surroundings first."

Li Hao looked around vigilantly, watching for any signs of prey.

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao hurried over. Yuyu's eyes lit up and she shouted happily, "Brother Cheng, you're here! With you here, we're more confident."

Cheng Chumo grinned and said, "Miss Yuyu, don't worry. Brother Qin and I are here to protect you. We can also help you hunt some big guys."

Qin Huaidao also nodded slightly, looking around with a firm gaze, and had already entered a state of alert.

Yuyu pouted, looking puzzled and a little aggrieved as she said to Xiaoyu, "Mother, do you think the Emperor forgot about us and only remembered to call us here after the hunt? There are signs of disturbance in many places in this hunting ground. I'm afraid all the good prey has been scared away."

Xiaoyu gently stroked Yuyu's head and said soothingly with a smile, "Silly child, His Majesty is so busy with his affairs that it's an honor to have us here. Don't speculate like that. Now that we're here, let's make the best of it and see if we can gain something special."

Cheng Chumo's expression suddenly tensed up. He quickly put his finger to his lips and said in a low voice, "Shh, there's a wild boar."

Everyone was instantly alert when they heard this. Yuyu subconsciously clenched the small bow in her hand, her eyes wide open, nervously and excitedly looking in the direction Cheng Chumo pointed.

Xiaoyu bent down slightly, approached Li Hao with light steps, and gently reminded him, "Hao'er, be careful."

Li Hao nodded heavily, put the arrow on the string, his posture was as steady as a pine tree, and he stared intently at the grass in front of him. The sound of wild boars could be heard faintly, and a hunting battle was about to begin.

Qin Huaidao bent his body slightly, took slow and steady steps, and slowly moved to the other side.

His eyes were fixed on the area ahead where the wild boar might be hiding. At the same time, he leaned close to Cheng Chumo's ear and whispered, "Brother Cheng, I'll surround it from this side. Later, we'll attack from both sides. This wild boar will have nowhere to escape."

Although his voice was low, it revealed a firmness and confidence, and his eyes were full of the hunter's concentration and calmness.

Cheng Chumo winked at Qin Huaidao and responded in a low voice, "Okay, I'll do as you say, Brother Qin."

Then, he turned to look at Yuyu's family and said sternly, "Yuyu, you just wait here. That wild boar is ferocious by nature, so don't run around. Wait until Qin Huaidao and I capture it, then come back."

Although Yuyu was filled with curiosity and the urge to participate, she also knew that the situation was dangerous and nodded obediently: "Brother Cheng, we get it. You must be careful."

Xiaoyu also echoed softly: "Safety is the most important thing. We will wait here for good news."

Li Hao held the bow and arrow tightly, his eyes following the figures of Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao, ready to provide support at any time, even if it was just to keep watch for them from behind.

Yuyu's eyes suddenly widened, and her voice unconsciously rose a few notes as she shouted anxiously, "It's coming!"

Everyone tensed up instantly and looked in the direction Yu Yu pointed. Sure enough, they saw the wild boar running towards them with great momentum. The ground was shaking slightly under the pressure of its limbs, and it made low growls from time to time. It looked very scary.

But before everyone could react further, the wild boar seemed to have sensed some danger and was some distance away from them.

It turned sharply, rushed in the other direction, and disappeared behind a bush in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Yuyu was both annoyed and relieved. He stamped his feet and said, "It's not coming. This opportunity I waited so hard for is gone just like that."

Li Hao frowned, his eyes fixed on the direction the wild boar was fleeing, and he quickly shouted, "No, this wild boar seems to be fleeing, but it's actually trying to get around and attack us from the side. It's trying to help itself!"

"Yes, yes, everyone, be careful, draw your bows and get ready!" Cheng Chumo reminded loudly, and everyone reacted immediately, drawing their bows and strings, and getting ready for battle.

Yu Yu's little face was tense, her hands tightly grasped the delicate little bow, and her eyes stared straight ahead without blinking. Although she was a little nervous, her eyes revealed a stubborn determination.

Qin Huaidao said calmly, "Okay, hold steady and wait for it to get closer."

Not long after, the wild boar rushed over again with great momentum, roaring fiercely, and the dust it raised spread out behind it.

"Here we go, start!" Cheng Chumo gave an order, and several sharp arrows shot towards the wild boar.

Yu Yu also plucked up the courage, pulled the bowstring hard, and shot the arrow in his hand.

The wild boar howled in pain. It was hit by several arrows, but it still fought stubbornly and continued to rush towards the crowd madly.

"Yeah! Don't let it get close, keep shooting!" Yu Yu shouted. Everyone did not dare to relax at all. They drew their bows and arrows again, and another round of arrows attacked the wild boar.

Finally, the wild boar fell to the ground a few steps away from the crowd and stopped moving.

Seeing this, everyone's faces showed joy of victory and cheered.

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao looked at each other and laughed, Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief, and Yu Yu was so excited that she kept jumping.

The hunting ground is their stage of glory.