Chapter 301 Testing Jiang Fenghua

Next, a number of officials will be investigated. The first batch will be Qin Tai, the prefect of Quanzhou. Xiao Yu was sent to Quanzhou by the crown prince. The fact that news came so quickly shows that Xiao Yu is very capable and that the crown prince appreciates his abilities.

Jiang Jinyan only hoped that Xiao Yu would do his job well as an official and never have any more unrealistic ideas, and completely let go of Ruan Ruan.

Seeing that he was a step behind, Jiang Fenghua called out to him, "Big brother, hurry up!"

"They're here."

Upon arriving at the horse farm, Xie Shang led his mount, Chi Yan, his deep eyes fixed on Jiang Fenghua. "Ruan Ruan, would you like to have a match with me?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not. Who can compare to Your Highness's Crimson Flame? I only rode it for fun," Jiang Fenghua said.

Lin Feng followed along, saying, "These two horses of the Crown Princess are fine horses, not just for fun." He still wanted to see how Jiang Fenghua would ride, and whether the Crown Princess was better at riding or not compared to Su Tingwan.

He had already confirmed with Lianye that the Crown Princess had indeed learned to ride horses when she was very young, but not in Shengjing, but at her maternal grandparents' house.

Jiang Jinyan rode over and deliberately said, "Hold on tight, don't fall."

"I know, mind your own business. Don't you know how many times your brother has fallen?" Jiang Fenghua retorted deliberately. "You guys go first, Yuanyuan and I need to get to know each other better."

She took the reins but didn't mount the horse, instead leading it for a stroll.

Xie Shang laughed, "It seems Ruan Ruan is very confident. With so many people here, nothing will happen. Jin Yan, don't worry!"

Jiang Jinyan said, "Ruan Ruan's horsemanship was taught by my maternal grandfather. It took a lot of effort to teach her. We were all worried that she would fall and disfigure herself."

Xie Shang said, "I heard from Ruan Ruan that Jin Yan, your martial arts skills were also learned from your maternal grandfather's family. Your maternal grandfather's family was a security escort agency. How old were you when you started practicing your skills?"

Jiang Jinyan said, "About ten years ago! My maternal grandfather thought that I, a weak scholar, was not like a man, and was even afraid that I would often get sick. Originally, he just wanted me to strengthen my body. Later, the uncles and elders in the escort agency thought that I might be a promising martial arts student, so they took turns teaching me. I have many masters..."

"Ruan Ruan was only five or six years old then! She started learning to ride horses around that time," Xie Shang asked.

Jiang Jinyan paused for a moment, "Yes! Ruan Ruan loved to study when she was little. My maternal grandparents doted on her, so they naturally taught her to ride horses. She learns everything quickly, except for riding horses, which took her a long time. But there's nothing she can't learn if she wants to."

"So your maternal grandfather also taught Ruan Ruan some martial arts skills," Xie Shang said directly.

Jiang Jinyan was stunned, feeling a cold sweat pouring down his face.

Before he could speak, Xie Shang seemed to understand, "Martial arts training should start from five or six years old. Jin Yan started at sixteen or seventeen, which is a bit late."

“My maternal grandfather said the same thing.” Jiang Jinyan could almost tell that Xie Shang was trying to trick him into revealing information, and that Ruan Ruan had given herself away somewhere.

Xie Shang shouted, "Giddy up!"

The next moment, he rode the Crimson Flame towards Jiang Fenghua's direction.

Lin Feng and Lian Ye remained by Jiang Fenghua's side, and Jiang Fenghua, not in a hurry to mount her horse, led it slowly along.

At this moment, Xie Shang rode up and asked, "Would you like me to help you mount your horse?"

Jiang Fenghua smiled, and then, stepping into the stirrups, she stretched out one long, straight leg and easily sat on the horse's back.

Her movements were so fluid and graceful that Lin Feng, standing beside her, was stunned, his mouth agape. He thought the Crown Princess's posture was incredibly dashing.

Her hair was tied up in a high ponytail, secured with a red velvet flower. Without many ornaments, she looked refreshing and capable. She was stunningly beautiful and had a graceful figure. Her posture on horseback was imposing. She smiled slightly at Xie Shang, and the riding whip in her hand fell silently.

Before Xie Shang could react, her horse had already carried her away.

Looking at her agile figure, the horse she was riding was as fast as lightning, and she sat on the horse perfectly balanced, clearly a veteran. Jiang Jinyan even told her not to fall off. It seems that Jiang Fenghua knows more than just riding a horse.

His guess was correct. Jiang Fenghua had been away from Shengjing frequently since she was five years old. Jiang Jinyan liked to travel around the country. If they were often together and even went to their maternal grandparents' house together, then she might also know what Jiang Jinyan knew. He just didn't expect her riding skills to be so superb.

What else does she practice every day besides to prepare for dancing? Is it to prepare for martial arts?

A graceful figure fluttered across the horse track, instantly attracting the attention of many soldiers watching.

Seeing everyone's eyes light up, Xie Shang disregarded everything else and immediately spurred his horse to give chase.

Jiang Fenghua's horse was indeed a fine horse, running as fast as Chi Yan. She had become wary ever since Xie Shang had repeatedly asked her to go horseback riding. Last time, she had her period and didn't let him see her riding. However, this time he suggested it again, and she had no reason to refuse.

He even called his elder brother over, just for riding a horse. There was no need for him to call his elder brother along. He even brought two horses from the Jiang family. She guessed that Xie Shang might be trying to test her. The more she tried to hide it, the more it would show that she had something to hide. It would be better to be open and honest.

She refused to believe that Xie Shang could find out she was a reincarnated person, and that even her older brother didn't know.

The way she mounted the horse was far beyond what a well-bred young lady would do, who only knew how to ride horses for leisure. Xie Shang probably already guessed that she knew some martial arts.

Fortunately, she had made preparations ten years ago. How could she not prepare if she wanted revenge? She was going to confront the General's Mansion, a general even the emperor feared. How could she, a weak woman, think she could stand against the Su family and get revenge?

Did she think she could seduce Xie Shang? She wasn't confident she could win Xie Shang over and make him not love Su Tingwan. She just wanted to have a place in his heart, secure her position as Princess Consort and Crown Princess, and then slowly plot her future.

Who would have thought that Su Tingwan and Xie Shang's relationship would be so fragile?

"Ruan Ruan," Xie Shang's voice came.

Jiang Fenghua slowed down, and Xie Shang quickly caught up. "Ruan Ruan, how many more surprises do you have that I don't know about?"

Jiang Fenghua tightened the reins, "What on Your Highness's body is something that Ruan Ruan doesn't know either."

Xie Shang was stunned. He had them, but they were no longer important.

“If Your Highness feels that you need Ruan Ruan to tell you, and you think it is important, please ask, and Ruan Ruan will answer to the best of her knowledge.” Jiang Fenghua’s eyes were clear and open.

"Giddy up!" Jiang Fenghua suddenly spurred the horse on.

She was both dignified and composed, and unrestrained and free-spirited; so dazzling that he suddenly felt there was nothing to ask.

Such a dazzling person is enough to be alone now. No matter how many hidden abilities she has, she is destined to be his alone for the rest of her life.

The Great Zhou Dynasty's territory, and indeed the entire world, will belong to him.