Chapter 33 White Horse The sun slanted in through the gap in the sedan chair curtain, casting a shadow on...

The sun shone in through the gap in the curtains, casting a line of light on her grass-green jacket embroidered with peonies.

Mu Xue stared at the swaying light, feeling a little melancholy.

After leaving Guihua City and crossing Yinshan Mountain, you will reach Mobei.

She was still sitting in the sedan chair when she suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves, obviously galloping towards her sedan chair.

There was only one person who liked this random ride on horseback accompanying the sedan chair - no one else except Dorji.

Sure enough, I heard Dorji's voice right after that: "We are out of the city, Princess, come ride a horse and enjoy the scenery."

The team stopped for a short while, and when the curtain of the sedan chair was opened, a vast grassland was revealed.

"This grassland was called Chi Le Chuan in ancient times, and there are even poems written about it."

Dolji rode on a black horse, pointed to the distance and said with a smile: "Princess, you are very knowledgeable. Look at this scene and see if it matches the poem."

Gazing into the distance at dusk, the Chi Le Song is absolutely right: the sky is vast, the wilderness is boundless, the wind blows the grass low and cattle and sheep can be seen.

Just looking at such a vast grassland can make me feel less depressed.

While she was looking at the scenery, Duoerji had already come slowly over leading a white horse, followed by the Fifth Prince who was watching the fun.

"This is the good horse I picked," Duo Erji handed the reins to Mu Xue, "a three-year-old mare that runs fast and steady. I named it Bayar and I'm giving it to you."

The Fifth Prince laughed from behind: "Okay, this is a good name. Fourth sister, he will give you happiness."

Bayar means joy and happiness in Mongolian.

Muxue smiled shyly. She was not used to receiving gifts. She murmured a thank you and took the reins.

The white horse named Bayar was indeed well-behaved, walking slowly towards Muxue. Its mane on its forehead was all snow-white, and looked faintly golden in the sunlight. Interestingly, Bayar had a long strand of mane braided into a small braid, just like a little girl.

She touched Bayar's pigtails, and Bayar lowered his head and let her touch him.

"This is what I tied. I learned it several times. Does it look good?" Duo Erji came over and said as if showing off.

Muxue glanced at the black horse eating grass behind Duoerji. His own horse did not have this little braid.

The Fifth Prince laughed, "Fourth sister, I'm telling you, I saw him there yesterday, brushing the white horse clean with a brush, and then braiding a very ugly little braid, then letting it loose, and braiding it again, it made me laugh. The little braid you see now is the fifth time it has been braided. My God, Dunduo Buduo Erji is so boring."

Mu Xue glanced at the Fifth Prince who was laughing heartily, and couldn't help but said quietly, "You are watching a boring person braiding a horse's hair five times, is that interesting?"

The Fifth Prince was stunned, and the smile suddenly shifted to Duo Erji's face.

"I just knew the princess loved me."

"Eh..." The Fifth Prince said in a strange voice, pointing at the small braid on the horse, "Look, this section is a little loose again."

Duo Erji was too lazy to argue with him, so he took it apart again and made another one. His fingers were nimble, so he made it quickly and beautifully.

Now the Fifth Prince was speechless. He kicked the stones on the ground and pretended to be busy.

In such an atmosphere, Mu Xue completely relaxed, gently touched Bayar's head, and whispered its name: "Hello, Bayar."

"The princess treats it more gently." Dorji smiled and took out a piece of candy from the small cloth bag at his waist. "You can make it like you more."

Mu Xue reached out to take the candy. When she took it, she touched his palm. Suddenly she recalled the time when they passed candy at their wedding. So she deliberately said, "Only children and horses eat candy."

Dorji obviously also remembered it and smiled at her.

Bayar was very interested in candy. He moved his nose, smelled the candy, ate it in one bite, and rubbed Muxue's hand affectionately.

"Princess, can you ride a horse?" Dorji was a little unsure as he had never seen her ride one.

"What?" The Fifth Prince said, "We conquered the world on horseback, how could we not have any?"

As they were talking, Mu Xue stepped on the stirrup and climbed onto the horse: "I can?"

Muxue had learned to ride a horse in the palace before. Although she was not very proficient, she had no problem getting on the horse and riding slowly.

The white horse was very docile and carried her steadily.

After walking slowly for a few steps, Muxue pulled the reins and rode to the front of the team.

Amid the sound of horse hooves, the fragrant breeze carrying the scent of green grass gently blew on her face. Mu Xue couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth.

Get to the front, she thought. So she rushed forward, and the soldiers wisely moved aside to make way for her.

She rode her horse all the way to the front, and only stopped when she saw the bright yellow dragon flag.

Without the obstruction of the sedan chair, the scenery in front is very beautiful, with endless grassland.

The Fourth Prince was leading the team in front. When he saw her coming over on a white horse, he raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "The horse that Dunduo Buduo Erji picked for you is indeed a good one. Its coat color and body shape are comparable to the one sent by their Nine Whites as tribute."

The Nine White Tributes? Muxue had never heard of this term before. Just as she was about to ask, the Fifth Prince and Duo Erji had already caught up.

"Fourth sister, how come you can run so fast without making any sound?" Fifth Prince said with a smile, "I've never seen you ride before, and you're not bad. Hey, can you draw a bow and shoot an arrow? How strong is the bow?"

The Fourth Prince glared at him and said, "Why do you care how hard she can pull the bow?"

The Fifth Prince reacted and laughed: "Fourth sister should be able to pull four——"

"Yinqi!"

The Fourth Prince called out the whole thing coldly, causing the Fifth Prince to change his tone and say, "Fourth Sister should be able to draw the bow as well as Fourth Brother."

Mu Xue realized it later and recalled the rumors she had heard before, that the Fourth Prince... could only pull a bow of four forces. In comparison, Kangxi could pull a bow of eleven forces.

She lowered her head and smiled.

While chatting and laughing, several people led the way together and went deep into the grassland.

When they set up camp at night, Muxue went to the Fourth Prince's tent privately to ask about Jiubai's tribute.

It turned out that when the entire Mobei region paid tribute to Emperor Kangxi, Kangxi demanded that they pay tribute of one white camel and eight white horses.

"It is their honor," said the Fourth Prince. "There are so many tribes in Mobei, big and small, but only the Tushetu Khanate, Chechen Khanate, and Zasaktu Khanate are qualified to pay tribute."

"Is it an honor to be qualified to pay tribute?"

"Of course." The Fourth Prince looked at her in surprise.

This sister is very intelligent, but she is always a little vague about some details, especially when it comes to power, she seems a little naive. It is probably because of the education she received since childhood. In fact, for a woman in the back house, it is already good, but she wants to make a difference in Mobei, so this is not enough.

The Fourth Prince thought for a moment and decided to teach her: "For example, today Dunduo Buduoerji sent you a horse because he is the Khalkha Prince, your husband, so he is qualified to send you one. If a kid came out of nowhere, let alone sending you a horse, even if he wanted to see you, a Heshuo Princess, from afar, it would be impossible."

Mu Xue immediately responded: "It is actually a way of showing affirmation as a superior."

"You use this word in a very fresh way. It's roughly the same meaning." The Fourth Prince said, "Besides, it's not for nothing that we ask them to pay tribute. The gifts that Khan Ama will give back will only be more."

"So, should I give him something in return?"

"There's no need to go out of your way to return a gift just for this little thing." The Fourth Prince said, "You followed him back to Khalkha, which already showed his honor. If you're happy, just give him something to reward him."

Mu Xue nodded: "Okay."

The Fourth Prince looked at her and asked, "Actually, I'm not sure what your attitude is towards Dunduo Buduo Erji."

He always paid attention to details. The relationship between the fourth sister and the husband seemed good, but when he looked closely, it seemed that the husband was more enthusiastic, while the fourth sister was a little evasive. During the whole journey, he had hardly seen them in the same tent. This was not the behavior of a newlywed couple who were deeply in love.

If this Dunduo Buduoerji was old and ugly, it would be understandable, but that is not the case.

"You don't like him?" asked the Fourth Prince.

No, why are you gossiping all of a sudden?! Mu Xue was a little shocked: "Fourth brother, why are you talking about this? Whether I like it or not, it can't change anything."

The Fourth Prince shrugged and said, "I just think that it would be unpleasant for you to marry to a remote place like Mobei. If this boy can please you and make you happy, it would be his honor."

Putting aside other messy things, he hopes that his sister can live a happier life.

Mu Xue noticed his attitude and was slightly moved.

She put her hand on her chin, thought for a while, and revealed some of her worries: "I'm actually a little scared. I'm afraid that if I fall in love with him, it will be hard to deal with any disturbance in the future."

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She felt a little surprised and looked up, only to see the Fourth Prince had a shocked look on his face as if he was having such a strange thought.

The Fourth Prince was incredulous: "No? No, why? Do you think so?"

"I think this way...what's wrong?" Mu Xue asked cautiously.

The Fourth Prince shook his head and frowned, "I, you, eh... Let me tell you this, if I took in a new favorite now, and her appearance and personality were to my liking, then I would spoil her for a while, and as for the troubles of her mother's family, I would solve them myself. Besides, the future is still unknown, why are you worrying about it now? Sister, if you keep thinking like this, you will really have little happiness."

After hearing these words, Mu Xue was confused and shocked.

When she walked out of the tent, a full moon hung in the sky, and the moonlight shone quietly on her.

Am I too passive? Mu Xue looked at the moon and reflected on herself.

To be honest, she had some feelings for Duo Erji. It was hard not to have some special feelings for a boy like him who was both good-looking and had a good character. It was just because of her fear of the future that once she felt that he was getting closer, she would automatically take a step back.

However, someone like the Fourth Prince, who may become emperor in the future, has a completely different view on such matters.

If you like someone, you can spoil him. If there are problems, it doesn’t matter, because you are confident that you can solve them.

She should also learn this attitude. Instead of passively accepting everything that fate has given her, it is better to take the initiative.

Although her safety would be uncertain after marrying to Mobei, she would definitely find a way to control the situation in Mobei and eliminate any hidden dangers that would be disadvantageous to her.

When she liked Dorji, she spoiled him. If she didn't like him anymore, she ignored him.

This is the way a strong person should think.

Muxue closed her eyes and took a long breath.

Really? That's how you should think.

Her opinion changed, and her expression became more relaxed and confident. She planned to go to Dorji and tell him that she really liked the horse he gave her.

When they arrived in front of Dorji's tent, Monk, the gatekeeper, was a little surprised when he heard that the princess was going in to look for her husband.

"Why? Is it inconvenient?" Mu Xue asked.

Monk thought for a moment and said, "If it's you, then it won't be inconvenient."

He raised his hand, had someone lift the curtain, and invited the princess into the tent.

Dorji's tent is similar in structure to hers. There is no one in the front hall. Perhaps they are behind the screen?

Muxue walked forward and went around to the back, where she faintly heard the sound of water.

When she really saw Dorji's figure, she took a deep breath and quickly turned her back.

"Dundo Buduo Erji! Why aren't you wearing clothes?"