You find out the queen and her son, the Sixth Prince, both hold you to their promises. The next day, the Sixth Prince sent his personal servant to escort you.
Xiu Ying: Please inform him I am way too tired and simply not in the mood for hunting, so I shouldn't ruin anybody's fun.
Little Eunuch: It is still very early in the morning. Please get some rest and I shall visit again later. Hopefully, you will change your mind by then, my lady.
Xiu Ying: I take it you come this early to urge me to get ready, not because the party is leaving now?
Little Eunuch: The Sixth Prince sincerely wanted you to attend, and instructed me to offer the invitation multiple times if necessary.
Xiu Ying: We'll talk about this later. I got to get back to bed.
Little Eunuch: Yes, ma'am. I shall return later.
He bows but you stop him before he leaves.
Xiu Ying: Who is going to the hunt?
Little Eunuch: Crown Prince, Sixth Prince, and several other princes.
Xiu Ying: Really, the Fourth Prince too? Why do I get this feeling he's not in it?
Little Eunuch: Well... That is what the Sixth Prince told me. I do not know if he will join us or not.
Yin Zhen would tell you if he would come, but he didn't. Maybe the Sixth Prince is trying to trick you into going?
Little Eunuch: Oh, I just remembered, Miss Hu Ling should be present, as well.
Xiu Ying: Miss Hu Ling? Doesn't she serve His Majesty?
Little Eunuch: [Smiles] She is interested in learning archery and His Majesty granted permission for the Crown Prince and Sixth Prince to teach her in spare time.
Xiu Ying: I see.
Speaking of Hu Ling, it reminds you what the queen said about His Majesty has changed. Since he's practically and forcibly bound you to the palace, you should find out if there's anything behind that. Maybe you can learn more about His Majesty's unpredictability from Hu Ling.
Little Eunuch: My lady? I'm taking my leave now.
Xiu Ying: Hold on, please tell Sixth Prince I now have a sudden interest in the hunt!
THE HUNT
Autumn is the best season for hunting. Dressed in an equestrian outfit, you're so focused on picking out a horse that you don't even notice Sixth Prince standing next to you.
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6th Prince: How about the black horse? It's impressively strong and out to be swift.
