Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 232: Cat-headed civet cat, Cheng Yaojin caught one

Concubine Wei: "Everyone is eyeing this high position. On the surface, they seem to be harmonious, but who knows how many tricks they are using behind the scenes. Today's hunting grounds may seem like a place for everyone to have fun, but in reality, it is also a place where each party secretly competes. If you are not careful, you may lose the initiative."

The maid nodded quickly and continued to comfort her, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. You have always been extremely intelligent and can handle anything with ease. Those little tricks and calculations are nothing compared to you. Just relax and enjoy the excitement of the hunt."

After hearing this, Concubine Wei closed her eyes slightly, as if trying to calm herself down. After a moment, she slowly said, "I hope so. I just hope that these days will go smoothly and there won't be any more unnecessary troubles."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to the bustling hunting ground.

Cheng Yaojin on the other side shouted excitedly, "Haha, the hunt has just begun. In which forest will the first prey appear? Old Cheng must work harder and not fall behind."

After saying this, he gripped the weapon tightly in his hand and scanned the mountains and forests ahead with his sharp eyes. He looked like a warrior who was about to rush into the battlefield, waiting for the prey to appear and then show off his skills.

The followers around him were also infected by his heroic spirit, and they were all in high spirits and ready for battle.

When Cheng Yaojin heard the "whoosh" sound, he instantly became alert. He quickly pulled the reins to stop the horse and looked in the direction of the sound with vigilance and excitement.

He shouted, "That sound! I wonder what animal is coming out! Is it a hare, or that cunning fox? Whatever it is, don't try to get away from me, Old Cheng, today!"

As he spoke, he bent his bow and drew his arrow, ready to attack at any time. His tiger eyes stared straight ahead, waiting for the prey to appear so that he could shoot the sharp arrow.

Cheng Yaojin was stunned at first, then burst into laughter: "Oh, it's actually a raccoon! This little guy is usually very clever, but now that I, Old Cheng, have run into him today, there's no way he can escape!"

After saying that, his eyes flashed, he aimed at the figure of the cat-headed civet, the muscles on his arms bulged, he pulled the bowstring hard, and with a "whoosh", the sharp arrow flew towards the cat-headed civet like a meteor.

The cat-headed civet seemed to have sensed the danger and suddenly jumped up, trying to hide in the bushes nearby, but it was still a step too slow. The arrow shot by Cheng Yaojin hit it accurately. The cat-headed civet struggled a few times and then became motionless.

Cheng Yaojin's face was filled with pride. He spurred his horse forward, snatched up the raccoon, and held it high in the air, shouting to everyone around him, "Haha, I, Old Cheng, have finally captured my first prey! The hunt has only just begun, and there's plenty more to come!"

When the people around heard this, they all looked at him with envy or admiration, and for a while Cheng Yaojin's place was extremely lively.

Lord Qin rode slowly over, a puzzled look on his face. He looked at the civet cat in Cheng Yaojin's hand and asked, "Civet cat? General Cheng, you have excellent eyes. This little creature was hiding so well, yet you managed to find it."

"Although this civet cat is quite common, its meat is rough and fishy, ​​so it's not considered a good prey. Why did General Cheng choose to kill it?"

As he spoke, Lord Qin dismounted, walked closer, and looked carefully at the lifeless cat-headed raccoon, his eyes full of curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yaojin grinned and said, "Master Qin, in this hunting ground, anything that can be hunted is prey. No matter what it is, just catch it first."

"Besides, this is freshly caught, so it's still warm. Haha, what a sense of accomplishment! Unlike some prey, you may not be able to catch it even after you've seen it for a long time. That's really frustrating."

After saying this, he shook the raccoon in his hand, looking very proud, and then said: "If you don't like this raccoon, you must work harder and find some rarer and more delicious prey."

After hearing what Cheng Yaojin said, Lord Qin couldn't help but laugh out loud, saying, "Hahaha, General Cheng is right. Hunting is all about ability. If you can catch the prey, it's your ability. There's no reason to be picky."

"Although this cat-headed civet isn't particularly valuable, it was hunted by General Cheng with his swift eyes and hands, so it's naturally a good prey."

Cheng Yaojin laughed even more heartily, patted the horse's neck, and said loudly, "That's right, Lord Qin, what you said hits the nail on the head. I don't care what it is, as long as I can get something in this hunting ground, I'll be happy."

"Our hunt has just begun. Who knows what rare creatures might be waiting for us to catch. My Lord, you must come with me and hunt more goodies."

Lord Qin smiled and nodded in response, "Of course. We must show our best in this hunting ground today. We can't let you, General, take all the credit."

After saying that, the two men smiled at each other, then got on their horses again, and turned their gazes back to the vast mountains and forests, ready to continue searching for the next prey.

Cheng Yaojin shook the civet cat in his hand on his horse, grinning and saying proudly, "Look, our first prey may not be a rare or exotic animal, but it was also hunted by me, Old Cheng, with great effort. In this hunting ground, anything caught with real skill is worth talking about."

"Come on, everyone, take a look at what we've accomplished. Wait a minute, I have to take it back and let the boys at home see it and know how powerful their father is in this hunting ground!"

After saying that, he deliberately raised the raccoon higher so that people around him could see it clearly.

Seeing this, the guards gathered around, their faces full of flattering smiles, and they said one after another:

"General Cheng is truly amazing! We've only just started hunting, and you've already managed to capture this civet cat with ease. Your eyesight and skills are truly beyond our reach!"

"That's right, that civet cat is so agile, it's impossible for an ordinary person to catch it, but General Cheng caught it easily. I'm afraid no one in the hunting ground can match the General's skills."

"General Cheng is sure to reap a bountiful harvest. This first kill is just the beginning. I'm sure the general will be able to hunt even more goodies. Let's wait and see."

Cheng Yaojin laughed even more heartily after hearing these compliments. He waved his hands and said, "Hahaha, you guys are really sweet-mouthed. Stop talking here and go find some prey. Don't come back empty-handed. It would be so embarrassing."

After hearing this, the guards quickly responded and dispersed.