The Emperor turned to look at the Empress, seeing her clad in riding gear, looking heroic and dashing. It might have been a long time since she had ridden, and she was somewhat rusty.
"The Empress has good archery skills."
"Your Majesty flatters me," the Empress replied, gripping the reins tightly and pressing her horse's flanks to walk towards the prey.
The Emperor didn't compete with the Empress for the game, allowing her to claim the hunt.
When the Empress arrived at the brush, she saw a deer that had been hit simultaneously by two arrows. The Emperor's shooting was indeed accurate.
She dismounted skillfully, bent down to pick up the prey, and suddenly a python emerged from behind the tree, hissing with its forked tongue.
Just as the Empress was about to seize the game, the python suddenly attacked.
The horse, frightened, took off running.
