Up ahead, Emperor Jianming, Marquis Zhenbei, and Marquis An Yuan were competing in the hunt. Emperor Jianming's administrative work was not overly taxing; the cabinet categorizes and organizes petitions, and by the time they are presented to him, all he needs to do is review them. Having ascended the throne for over a decade, Emperor Jianming has never neglected his horseback skills and has achieved a refined proficiency. Though he cannot compare to Marquis Zhenbei or Marquis An Yuan, as the supreme ruler, the two marquises defer to him. The emperor's hunting spoils were therefore quite plentiful, exceeding those of Marquis Zhenbei and Marquis An Yuan.
Lin Cheng glanced behind him and spotted Xie Xun, who appeared as carefree as a nobleman enjoying a leisurely outing, trailing them at an unhurried pace. Riding his horse closer, Lin Cheng greeted Xie Xun, who nonchalantly returned the greeting, "Commander Lin."
