"Are those the daughter and son of He Xiao Lan Ya?"
"They've grown so big?"
"What is the Hidden Master plotting by inviting the former Hidden Royal family to the Hunting Gala?"
"Who knows what they're up to."
"But when the Hidden Master ascended the throne, they also granted amnesty to the former He Xiao Royal family. As long as the former He Xiao Royal family harbors no rebellious intentions, it's fine. I just fear..."
"Alas, who can say?"
...
The crowd buzzed with discussion, scrutinizing the three people appearing on the large screen.
Because of Meng Jingwei and He Xiao Lan Ya's daughter, He Xiao Lan Ya directly addressed her as 'He Xiao Jingwei', and the same for Li Zirui.
After He Xiao Lan Ya introduced the two, she took her seat.
The microphone was then passed to He Ka Qing Tang, who smiled and said, "We have enthusiastically invited Madam Lan Ya and her children this time because today is the once-in-a-decade Hunting Gala, allowing He Xiao Jingwei and He Xiao Zi Rui to participate together and experience the joy of the event."
"What is the Hidden Master really up to?"
"What is this? It's outrageous."
"Who says otherwise?"
"I fear Madam Lan Ya's two children might come but never leave."
...
Meng Jingwei sat quietly in her seat, not speaking.
However, with her mini translator, she could understand what they were saying.
Even without the translator, Meng Jingwei had been studying the Hidden Language day and night, and with her exceptional memory, she was learning very quickly and could even manage a few simple conversations.
After He Ka Qing Tang finished her speech, He Ka Lian Nu stood up and delivered some encouraging words, cheering on the participants of the Hunting Gala.
The speeches lasted for half an hour, after which the meal commenced.
During the meal, dancers performed in the square, accompanied by musicians, making the atmosphere exceptionally lively.
After dinner, everyone returned to their tents to rest for a while.
At three in the afternoon, all participants of the Hunting Gala would sign the contract of life and death on the training ground before entering the mountains one by one.
Meng Jingwei sat in her tent, devoid of any drowsiness.
Qing Mu Ye sat beside her, offering comfort, "We'll be setting off at three, you should rest for a bit to conserve your energy so you can face the battle in peak condition."
"Mm, okay."
She nodded and lay down on the couch to sleep.
As there were many people heading up the mountain, the tents were also densely packed, and the sounds of people conversing could be heard from outside.
Just then, a voice called out from outside, "Jingwei, Master, are you in?"
The cheerful and lively voice belonged to He Ka Lian Nu, as was evident from the first sound.
Qing Mu Ye, seated on a chair, glanced at Meng Jingwei and said solemnly to the outside, "No."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, the tent flap was lifted, and He Ka Lian Nu, clad in a fiery red robe, walked in. "I heard your voice, so don't say you're not here. Master, do you really dislike me that much?"
Her alluring face was beaming with a smile, seemingly unbothered by Qing Mu Ye's apparent rejection.
"Isn't it obvious enough?"
Qing Mu Ye leaned back in his chair, holding the 'Hunting Rules Handbook' and reading it.
"Yes, very obvious."
He Ka Lian Nu's red lips curved upwards as she looked towards the person partially visible behind the decorative screen, "But I'm here to see little fairy Jingwei."
With that said, she walked around the intricately embroidered screen and looked at Meng Jingwei, who had already sat up on the bed. "I'm bored, so I came to chat with you."
"What do you want to chat about?"
Meng Jingwei, who had been unable to sleep anyway, sat up from the bed upon hearing He Ka Lian Nu's arrival.
To her surprise, He Ka Lian Nu walked to the edge of the bed and unceremoniously sat on it, leaning against the neatly piled bedding. "Li Yun Er has gone missing, did you know?"