The Unstoppable Sixth Prince

Chapter 71: The Bold Die from Overconfidence, the Timid Starve from Fear?

Soon, Yun Zheng and the others returned to the location of the carriage.

When they returned, the other princes had also come back.

Everyone can be said to be bearing abundant fruits.

The ground was covered with prey of all sizes.

Even in front of the thirteen-year-old Old Eight, there were quite a few trophies laid out.

Apart from Yun Zheng, the eleven-year-old Lao Jiu returned empty-handed.

Seeing Yun Zheng and his group return empty-handed, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Old Six, why haven't you caught a single prey?"

"That's unreasonable! Your sister-in-law has helped you, so why is there still no prey?"

"I guess Lao Liu is proud and didn't want to let his younger siblings take action."

"I estimate that it is because Sixth Brother has a kind heart and cannot bear to take a life..."

Everyone was speaking one after another.

In front of Emperor Wen, although the six banners were somewhat restrained, the mocking tone in their words was still particularly strong.

Even that little brat, Old Eight, has come to join the fun.

Yun Zheng couldn't be bothered to pay attention to these people and simply raised his eyes to look at Ye Zi.

The two locked eyes, and seeing Ye Zi slightly nod, Yun Zheng felt relieved.

It seems that Ye Zi has passed the test of poetry!

At this moment, Ye Zi was also very puzzled.

Yun Zheng couldn't catch the prey, which is understandable.

But she knows very well what Shen Luoyan is capable of!

The Emperor has graciously allowed Shen Luoyan to assist Yun Zheng in the hunt, so why have they still not caught any game?

"Old Six, what's going on with you all?"

Emperor Wen glared at Yun Zheng, "The Southern Garden is so vast, and you haven't caught a single prey? What on earth have you been doing?"

Hearing Emperor Wen's words, everyone showed expressions of anticipation, as if they were watching a good show.

Previously, they had shown their play to Yun Zheng.

Now, it's time for them to see Yun Zheng's performance.

Father Emperor should publicly give Yun Zheng a good beating!

However, with Yun Zheng's useless little body, it's hard to say whether he can withstand it.

Yun Zheng lowered his brows and said, "I am an incompetent son."

"I know you are incompetent!"

Emperor Wen said sternly, "Therefore, I have specially granted permission for the sixth prince's consort to assist you! But why have you not brought back a single prey? Did you go out just to enjoy the scenery?"

The Emperor looked very angry.

Yun Zheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly; this old fellow really knows how to put on a show.

Of course, this old fellow might also be temporarily venting his anger towards the other princes on himself, to avoid bottling it up and getting himself into trouble.

Yun Zheng made a cautious appearance and replied softly, "We are out of luck; we haven't encountered any prey."

Hearing Yun Zheng's words, a group of princes burst into laughter once again.

"Such a large South Garden, haven't encountered any prey?"

"Old Six, when did you learn to lie?"

"Well, if you didn't try your best, then you didn't. Don't hide it; this is a crime against the emperor..."

Everyone was laughing non-stop, and Yun Li had even started to accuse Yun Zheng of a crime.

The Consort also nodded, "Yun Zheng, you must not lie in front of your father the Emperor! Although His Majesty is magnanimous, the crime of deceiving the sovereign cannot be forgiven."

Seeing Yun Zheng being bullied by the crowd, Shen Luoyan felt furious in her heart.

She knew that coming back would definitely lead to this result!

Even if they brought back a little less prey, it wouldn't have ended up like this!

This damn bastard!

You deserve it!

Shen Luoyan secretly cursed under her breath and replied, "Your Majesty, we haven't been sightseeing; we are truly hunting for prey. It's just that the Sixth Prince cares about his reputation and has not allowed me to lend him a hand, which is why we haven't caught anything."

"Is that so?"

Emperor Wen narrowed his eyes slightly and said with an unfriendly expression, "Sixth, are you intentionally trying to make the sixth prince's consort suffer punishment alongside you?"

"I, your son, am willing to accept the punishment."

Yun Zheng bent down again.

"Very well! It's good that you're willing to accept the punishment!"

Emperor Wen nodded and angrily shouted, "Get out of the way first; I'll deal with you later!"

Yun Zheng received the order and obediently led Shen Luoyan and the others to retreat beside Ye Zi.

"What is going on with you all?"

Ye Zi lowered her voice, filled with confusion as she questioned Yun Zheng and Shen Luoyan.

"Don't mention it!"

Shen Luoyan replied with irritation and shot Yun Zheng a furious glare.

Yun Zheng didn't take it to heart and quietly gave Ye Zi a glance, signaling her to relax and enjoy the show.

Hmm?

Ye Zi was puzzled and secretly confused.

Yun Zheng wouldn't have left a backup plan, would he?

Why are you still so calm now?

Just as Ye Zi was puzzled, Emperor Wen had already slowly stood up.

He nodded repeatedly at the prey in front of these sons.

"Well, not bad! Each one of you has not disappointed me!"

Emperor Wen nodded as he walked past the prey of each prince, and then instructed, "Mu Shun, quickly have someone tally the number of prey for each prince!"

"Yes!"

Mu Shun received the order and immediately called for people to begin the counting.

Emperor Wen walked along, nodding his head, looking quite pleased with each of the princes.

In the end, Emperor Wen stopped in front of the Eighth Prince.

"Old Eight, at such a young age, you have managed to hunt so many prey; it brings me great comfort!"

The Emperor's hand was behind his back, smiling as he looked at his still-teenaged son.

However, Yun Zheng noticed that the hand behind Emperor Wen's back was constantly changing shape.

One moment it was a fist, the next it was open, and then it took the shape of an eagle's claw.

One hand was still tightly gripping the wrist of the other hand.

Clearly, it was a struggle to suppress the urge to punch someone!

But Old Eight remained completely unaware.

After being praised by Emperor Wen, the eighth son quickly bowed and humbly said, "My archery skills are still not as good as those of my brothers; I still need to practice more."

Seeing the look on Lao Ba's face, Yun Zheng couldn't help but curse this idiot in his heart.

A little brat actually dared to bring back so many trophies!

Is it really true that the bold thrive while the timid starve?

Is he afraid that others won't know he cheated?

Still here, foolishly laughing!

When the slap lands on his face, let's see if he's still laughing!

"Well, not bad! Not arrogant or impatient!"

Emperor Wen looked approvingly at Lao Ba and said to Lao Jiu, "Although you didn't catch any prey, you are still young, so I won't blame you! In the future, practice archery and horseback riding more. Just don't be like your sixth brother; he makes me so angry just by looking at him!"

"Yes."

Old Jiu quickly agreed.

"Good!"

Emperor Wen nodded slightly, returning to his seat, quietly awaiting the results of the tally.

"Your Majesty, this child Yun Zheng really doesn't inspire confidence!"

The Consort leaned close to Emperor Wen and sighed, saying, "This child can't even shoot a rabbit, how can he go to the battlefield? Your Majesty, it's better not to send him to the north; I truly can't bear to let this child go!"

Emperor Wen nodded slightly and said, "However, there are no battles happening in the north right now. Letting this good-for-nothing go and train a bit may not be a bad thing after all."

"Who can say for sure?"

The noble consort sighed and said, "Over in the northern border, winter will soon arrive. Although our court has provided grain to the Northern Hu, we cannot guarantee that they won't resort to plundering!"

Hearing this, Emperor Wen nodded again, but in his heart, he silently pondered.

At this moment, Mu Shun had already tallied the number of prey caught by each prince.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Second Prince has captured thirteen game, and the Third Prince has captured eighteen..."