Chapter 268: Build a grassland for you

Zhao Tingduo arrived at the garrison that night.

In addition to a dozen tribesmen, they brought a large herd of live cattle and sheep.

It took a lot of effort to get these animals across the rugged mountain road along the Huangsha River, and more than a dozen sheep and cattle fell into the river.

Seeing Zhao Tingduo in a dishevel, Song Liyun felt a little distressed!

With his status, he didn't need to work so hard. He could have returned to the Marquis' Mansion, worn silk clothes and been served as the Third Young Master.

But now... Song Liyun brought him and Abu back to Baolinju.

After a simple wash, Zhao Tingduo was unwilling to rest: "Yun'er, I have to leave today. I have to tell Brother Song about the marriage now!"

The last time Song Liyun went to the grassland, Song Zhenping already understood their relationship, but since the matter had not been made clear, he did not say it explicitly.

Now Zhao Tingduo is going to propose marriage in person!

However, Zhao Tingduo did not allow Song Liyun to be present, and the two of them only talked alone in the side room.

After they finished speaking, the two came out. Song Zhenping's face was a little solemn, but Zhao Tingduo was calm: "Brother Song, if nothing unexpected happens, I will definitely accept the appointment next spring."

Song Zhenping nodded: "You guys...be careful."

Zhao Tingduo patted his shoulder: "No matter how capable Yun'er is, she is just a woman. The family still depends on you. You have to protect her!"

Song Zhenping blushed a little and nodded again: "Okay! I will definitely be able to do it."

Song Zhenping is slightly older than Zhao Tingduo, but when the two of them are together now, it seems like they are in a strange state.

On the way to the garrison, Abu was riding a horse and carrying two large boxes of things, running far ahead.

The night wind was cold, and the only sound in the quiet fields was the rustling of withered grass.

Zhao Tingduo held the horse with one hand and walked slowly, holding Song Liyun's hand tightly with the other.

His palms were strong and broad, which was inconsistent with his age, and there were some thin calluses, which were the marks left by years of training his muscles and bones.

As the two hands were clasped, Song Liyun's hands were completely wrapped, giving people a feeling of warmth and security.

Zhao Tingduo pinched her hand. "It's not even winter yet, why are your hands so cold? Tomorrow I'll have someone give you some good fur. You can ask the Wan family to make a coat skirt, a rabbit fur scarf, a wolf fur mattress, and a small coat with fox fur and mink fur to keep out the winter wind."

Song Liyun held him back: "What's wrong with you? Ah Shi, is there something wrong? If there is something, don't hide it from me, otherwise I will be angry."

Zhao Tingduo is a gentle person at heart, but she is not attentive enough to know what clothes Song Liyun needs. This is not right.

Zhao Tingduo came this time in a hurry. They had originally agreed to propose marriage, but now it seems that the proposal has been moved to next spring. What happened that she doesn't want to know?

Song Liyun has been independent for so many years and is no longer the ignorant little girl who hides under the wings of others.

She wants to control her own destiny!

Zhao Tingduo stopped and stared at her for a moment before speaking: "Yun'er, you must wait for me.

I will carve out a grassland that will belong to you for life.

Next spring, when the grasslands are at their most beautiful, I will marry you in the finest yurt."

At this time, everything was dark. There was no moonlight in the sky, and even the stars were dim.

But Song Liyun saw Zhao Tingduo's eyes shining like obsidian.

His originally gentle eyes had become cold, and with his tall and straight posture, he suddenly looked very heroic.

Song Liyun was stunned. She stammered, "Conquer a grassland! Conquer? You want to fight! Do you want to fight?"

“Well, for the future of the Wuda tribe, and for our future.

I want to occupy the Mida Valley, where there is abundant grass and water, and you won’t have to migrate with the cattle anymore, which is very tiring.”

Song Liyun shook her head. She wanted to say that she didn't need any grassland.

But facing Zhao Tingduo, she couldn't say such discouraging words.

Everyone has their own wishes and goals. Zhao Tingduo is not only the son of the Marquis of Zhenbei, he is also the young master of the grassland tribe and needs to make a living for his tribe members.

Thinking of what he said about giving her a piece of grassland so that she wouldn't have to migrate anymore, Song Liyun felt a warm feeling in her heart.

At this moment, the cold and domineering sister was also moved by the young man who was only twenty years old in front of her.

Youth is really good. As long as you like it, there is no need to consider the cost.

At this moment, she thought of the valuable agate and turquoise necklace in her space.

That was a gift from Madam Wuya. Madam Wuya would not act impulsively. They were serious.

Compared with these foreigners, when it comes to emotions, I, who came from the end of the world, am still too materialistic.

Thinking of this, Song Liyun hugged Zhao Tingduo's slender waist, leaned her face against his chest and murmured, "I am only eighteen years old. I need to yearn for love and see all the beauty in the world. I don't have eyes that have seen darkness."

She needs to hypnotize herself and truly become a girl who is just beginning to fall in love.

Zhao Tingduo didn't hug her. Instead, he held her shoulders and pushed her away: "What are you mumbling about? Don't worry, I will definitely come to marry you in the spring!"

Song Liyun released her hand: "Ashi, I believe you."

Zhao Tingduo grinned: "Well, winter will be over soon."

Song Liyun pulled him into the sheltered ditch by the roadside, took out a tinder, blew it into the wind, and asked by the red spark, "Do you still remember the drug I used to knock you out?"

"Sleeping pills? Do you remember?" How could Zhao Tingduo forget that the first time he fainted was because of this.

Song Liyun groped in the small bag tied around her waist and took out a tubular object thicker than her thumb.

"This is a drug. All you have to do is twist the lid and press it with your thumb. Gas will come out. Remember, you only need to release it within a moment. The gas is enough to knock out ten cows."

Song Liyun explained in detail how to use the sprayer.

Although Zhao Tingduo was also very happy with the effect of the sprayer, he turned it upside down and stuffed it back into Song Liyun's hand: "No, I don't want it. This is for your self-defense. It's better to keep it with you. I have a knife, so you won't be in danger."

The light from the fire was dim, reflecting the young man's handsome eyebrows and eyes with a hint of red. In a trance, his starry eyes were stained with a hazy color.

Song Liyun raised her head and looked at his face with some obsession: "Ashi, although this drug has no effect on the battlefield, it is a token of my love. With this, your safety will be more guaranteed."

Looking at the woman who was chattering beside him, her little mouth was faintly opening and closing, and there were rare sweet words coming from her.

Zhao Tingduo couldn't help the fiery emotion she had been suppressing all night, so she hugged Song Liyun and kissed her.

The light of the tinderbox dimmed little by little, and it ended with a long, deep kiss.

Zhao Tingduo held Song Liyun's face and whispered, "Yun'er, I'll ask my mother to come and propose marriage right away. If I kiss you, you'll be mine for life. I won't let anyone threaten or bully you again!"

Song Liyun felt like laughing and crying at the same time.

Before the end of the world, those who made a lifetime promise for a kiss were all ignorant minors, while adults only cared about what they could get from it.

Zhao Tingduo is such a simple and cute big boy!

She raised her hand and touched Zhao Tingduo's face: "I don't ask you what you want to do, as long as you remember me."

(End of this chapter)