The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 62 left a trick up its sleeve

"You know my current situation."

Pei Du changed direction and headed deeper into the forest.

Xu Zhun caught up and asked, "So what are you planning to do? I don't think your stepmother and brother will stay quiet."

"Find a suitable opportunity to move out of the Founding Duke's Mansion."

Pei Du had already made plans. He didn't need to consider these things before, but after learning about Han Yueru and Pei Xingzhi's existence, he could no longer think that way.

He needs to think things through for himself.

Xu Zhun felt a little relieved. He was worried that Pei Du was still attached to the father-son relationship and would be suppressed by the mother and son.

"It's good that you think that way. Even if you leave the Duke's mansion, I believe you can find a way out for yourself."

Pei Du smiled.

"I've thought it all out, so you don't need to worry about me. I'm not going to suffer any more losses."

Xu Zhun sighed and said okay.

Under Ji Yuxiu's tutelage, Shen Hanyu's archery skills became increasingly proficient. Although she still lacked some power, she was already able to accurately predict where her prey would run.

If you're lucky, you might even hit a prey.

The two of them worked together to shoot down a deer; Ji Yuxiu dragged the deer while Shen Hanyu carried two rabbits.

"Almost done, we can go back now."

Looking at the deer, Ji Yuxiu felt that winning a prize wouldn't be a problem.

"Alright."

They can't take too much; this is enough for them.

On the way back, they ran into Xiao Ran and Zhou Yurong. The two were riding horses and talking about something. Xiao Ran looked a little unhappy, but Lu Lingyue was not with them.

It's estimated that Lu Lingyue hasn't even entered the manor yet, and Zhou Yurong is already anxiously trying to find a solution.

Shen Hanyu lowered her eyes in thought. Now that Xiao Ran knew about Lu Lingyue's existence in advance, she could allow Lu Lingyue to enter the mansion, but she would definitely not allow Zhou Yurong to take another concubine.

So she's safe now, but it's hard to say what will happen in the long run.

Shen Hanyu pinned her hopes on the girls' school; she couldn't trust anyone else. She could only try to make her progress there as quickly as possible.

Back in the camp, Empress Wang couldn't help but smile as she looked at the wild deer that Ji Yuxiu and Shen Hanyu had brought back.

"You two are really capable. A lot of people went in, but only a few brought back wild deer."

Ji Yuxiu placed the rabbit there as well.

“We were lucky; we encountered these prey not long after we went in, and we were also fortunate to have Shen Hanyu by our side to help me.”

Shen Hanyu felt embarrassed, as she hadn't contributed much; it was mainly Ji Yuxiu's archery skills that were superior.

Upon hearing the name Shen Hanyu, Empress Wang knew who she was.

"Good boy, come here."

Empress Wang was speaking to Shen Hanyu, who then went to pay her respects.

A pair of warm hands grasped Shen Hanyu's hands.

Empress Wang said in a low voice, "Xiao Ran was too domineering before, and you suffered. If she treats you like that again in the future, you can tell me."

Shen Hanyu's expression shifted slightly, but she still agreed first, without rushing to complain about Xiao Ran.

The main reason is that Xiao Ran hasn't done anything to me recently, so I can't sue her even if I wanted to.

Xu Ying, who was below, looked at the old lady and exchanged a glance.

They all saw Empress Wang talking intimately with Shen Hanyu; Shen Hanyu was indeed quite lucky.

Xu Ying couldn't bear to see this happen. She only had her child in her eyes and didn't know if things were going smoothly with Liang Ruoyan.

Liang Ruoyan's progress was not very smooth; her archery skills were not as good as Liang Ruoxue's. Li Jun and the others went deeper into the forest.

Liang Ruoxue didn't think too much before going in. She was bold, and with Shen Hanyu's instructions, she didn't want to miss this opportunity.

She turned her head and glanced at Liang Ruoyan, only to find that Liang Ruoyan hadn't followed. She chuckled inwardly.

"Second Miss Liang?"

Li Jun was quite surprised to see who had come.

"There might be some danger in here."

Liang Ruoxue raised her chin: "Your Highness, rest assured, I am confident in my horsemanship and archery skills."

Seeing Liang Ruoxue's confidence, Li Jun couldn't help but pause for a moment, and her smile became much warmer.

"Alright, why don't you come with us?"

Liang Ruoxue was overjoyed and nodded reservedly.

"Your Highness, may I come with you?"

Liang Ruoyan rode over on horseback and smiled at Li Jun.

She was dressed simply today, without any makeup or hairpins, and at first glance, her style was somewhat similar to Liang Ruoxue's.

Liang Ruoxue was about to say something, but then stopped herself.

Li Jun looked at Liang Ruoyan, but before he could speak, Li Jing came over carrying a bow and arrows.

"You have quite a few people here. Since both of the Liang family's daughters are here, why don't you take them out and have some fun?"

Since Li Jing had said so, Li Jun had no choice but to agree.

"I will listen to my elder brother."

Originally, I only intended to bring Liang Ruoxue, but I didn't expect Liang Ruoyan to come along as well.

Liang Ruoxue said kindly, "Sister, you're not very good at riding and archery, so come stay by my side."

Liang Ruoxue was telling the truth. Liang Ruoyan bit her lip and looked at Li Jun pitifully.

Li Jun still remembered what happened at Wenlong Temple, and he echoed what Liang Ruoxue said.

“Miss Liang is right, you should stay by her side.”

Liang Ruoyan subtly glared at Liang Ruoxue. She didn't believe Liang Ruoxue's archery and horsemanship skills were that good; they'd see once they went inside.

Unlike Liang Ruoxue, she didn't boast about her riding and archery skills in front of Li Jun.

Liang Ruoyan waited patiently. Having lived together for so many years, she knew Liang Ruoxue quite well.

Liang Ruoxue knew what Liang Ruoyan was thinking, and she was about to show Liang Ruoyan something amazing.

Although it's unknown whether what Shen Hanyu taught her will be useful to Li Jun, it was incredibly easy for her to slap Liang Ruoyan in the face.

Thinking about it this way, Liang Ruoxue felt much better and quickly followed Li Jun to her side.

Li Jing was at the front; if he was going to fight, he naturally wanted to take as much as possible back with him.

The sunlight couldn't penetrate deep into the woods, making it feel somewhat cold and gloomy.

Li Jing reined in his horse and saw several sheep grazing in the distance.

Li Jun also saw it, drew an arrow, and greeted Li Jing.

One person fired an arrow at the same time, and it pierced the wild goat's neck with precision.

Two sheep fell down, and the others, startled, ran away.

Li Jing and Li Jun rode up to catch up. Li Jun paused for a moment, turned his head, and found that Liang Ruoxue had already overtaken him and was chasing after Li Jing.

He was momentarily dazed, then looked at Liang Ruoyan, who gritted her teeth and chased after him, not wanting to lose to Liang Ruoxue.

Having suppressed Liang Ruoxue for so many years, how could he watch Liang Ruoxue snatch Li Jun away from him?

"Your Highness, please don't worry about me. I can take care of myself."

Liang Ruoyan said this to Li Jun, and Li Jun nodded, then stared at Liang Ruoxue's back for a moment.

Liang Ruoxue took out an arrow and, under the watchful eyes of the two people behind her, shot a wild goat directly in the abdomen.

Her hands trembled slightly; all her practice had paid off, and she was lucky to have hit the target.

Li Jing, who was in front of him, looked somewhat surprised.

"I never expected Miss Liang to be so capable."

Liang Ruoxue smiled and said, "It was just a fluke."