Animals always sense things before humans do; before he even heard that familiar laughter, it had already caught it.
It was excited to see its owner after so long.
Zhang understood the implied meaning. She lifted the carriage curtain and asked with a smile, "Where are you? Where are you?"
Qin Tianhai smiled easily: "You'll see it after this bend."
The child is finally home. All the hardships are over, and we'll never have to be apart again.
"Good horse, I know you're impatient. Once we get ahead, I'll let you go play with your little master for a while."
Qin Tianhai knew that horses were intelligent, and he said with a smile.
Hearing Qin Tianhai's words, the horse raised its head and let out a few excited cries, its hooves clapping joyfully.
Zhang craned her neck to look around, and when she saw a group of children playing, her magnetic smile immediately caught sight of Qin Jin'an running around with the children. She smiled and said, "That's great, our daughter can finally rest easy now."
Qin Tianhai smiled gently and nodded: "Things will only get better from now on."
The horse was unusually excited, having not seen Qin Jin'an for so long.
They tap-tap around Qin Jin'an, looking like they were dancing.
"Fish Baby, your horse is amazing! It's dancing for you!"
The innocent children were shocked by this scene. They were filled with envy, curiosity, and wonder. Why had they never seen a horse like this before?
The horse raised its head high and let out an excited neigh.
"Hissing..."
Master, you're finally back! Why did it take you so long to come back? I missed you so much...
Its calls and the stomping of its four hooves are all ways it expresses its excitement and joy.
With a light flick of his ponytail, he circled Qin Jin'an a few times before bending down in front of her.
Its beloved owner, come on up!
Qin Jin'an's eyes shone brighter than the stars. Because of playing, there were fine beads of sweat on her forehead. She hugged the horse's neck and climbed on top. She whispered, "Good horse, thank you for doing so much work for the family. You are so good, so great!"
That soft, sincere voice—who wouldn't be mesmerized?
The horse seemed ready to leap up; it shook its head and carried Qin Jin'an at a leisurely pace through the village.
A group of children watched with envy, but Qin Jin'an soon returned.
"I'll take you horseback riding, but I can only take women."
Qin Jin'an reached out and helped Wang Cui onto the horse. Wang Cui blushed and her eyes shone brightly.
"Yu Bao, thank you. This is my first time riding a horse. The horse is so tall and beautiful."
Wang Cui excitedly described her feelings at that moment, and tears almost welled up in her eyes from joy.
As the horse began to trot gently, Wang Cui couldn't help but laugh; she was so happy.
The scene was so lively that many people came out to watch, and they couldn't help but smile at the children's innocent and radiant smiles.
Qin Jin'an led all the women in the village on horseback, including many unmarried women in their teens.
The women were both happy and amazed. They were not good with words, but they were more careful when they worked.
They played until dusk, and then reluctantly went home.
Qin Jin'an stroked the horse's mane and said with a smile, "You're such a good horse. You're the best horse in the world, the most powerful horse king."
The child's sincere praise made the horse very happy.
"Hissing..."
My master is the best, I love my master the most, my master will always be the most powerful.
Animals don't lie; they'll approach you if they like you and stay away if they don't.
Their hearts are small, only big enough to hold one person; that is their world.
"Ooh ooh—"
The sound of monkeys calling came from the trees. Qin Jin'an looked up and saw a small monkey leaping down from a tree and landing steadily on the wall of her yard.
"Oh..."
Hello, my little fish. My owner and I have come to find your mother. We are so happy to see you.
This is Zhan Yang's little monkey.
It had brought food to Qin Jin'an before, so Qin Jin'an recognized it as soon as they met, and it also remembered Qin Jin'an.
Qin Jin'an smiled and waved: "Hello, where's Brother Zhan Yang?"
"Oh..."
The master is right behind us, we're almost there.
The little monkey sat on the wall and pointed to the road at the village entrance.
Qin came out of the house, helped Qin Jin'an down from the horse, and smiled gently: "My dear, are you hungry? Let's go home and rest. We'll eat soon."
Madam Qin looked at the little monkey again and said gently, "Little monkey, come inside and warm up. You can leave after you've eaten."
Qin couldn't understand the monkeys' speech, but she knew they could understand her meaning.
Zhanqi would come to report a few times each month, but most of the time it was the monkey who delivered the message.
The Qin family already has its own methods for dealing with these special little creatures.
"Mother, Brother Zhanyang will be here soon."
Qin Jin'an relayed a message to the little monkey.
Madam Qin smiled and said, "Zhan Yang is here. Then let me go get another set of chopsticks and a bowl."
Zhan Qi has gone on a long trip, and Zhan Yang is probably here to report on Zhan Qi's behalf.
Zhanqi had spoken to him before he left.
Qin Tianhai took Qin Jin'an's hand, his smile kind: "Yu Baolai, let your grandfather take a good look at you."
He hadn't seen him for months, and seeing him now felt like seeing a fog.
"Good boy, you've grown taller and stronger."
Qin Tianhai's eyes were a little red, and he reached out to ruffle Qin Jin'an's hair.
This child has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.
"Grandpa, I miss you so much too."
"Grandma, I miss you so much too."
Qin Jin'an threw herself into Qin Tianhai's arms. She missed them, missed their warm embrace, missed their kind smiles.
"It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."
Zhang was easily moved to tears and had already raised her sleeve to wipe them away.
Zhan Yang rode over on horseback and was surprised to see Qin Jin'an: "Yu Bao, you're home! Congratulations!"
He hadn't seen Qin Jin'an since the Su family began keeping a close watch on him.
I came here today to deliver a message, and seeing that she has returned home, I can't help but feel happy for her.
"Zhan Yang is here. Come inside and warm up before having dinner."
Qin greeted them with a smile.
Zhan Yang tied up the horse and followed him into the house.
Qin prepared a hot pot; it was getting cold, and eating this would warm her up.
Everyone sat together and put the ingredients in.
The charcoal fire was warm and cozy, and the pot was bubbling away, releasing a fragrant aroma.
"Zhan Yang, want a drink?"
Qin Yulin poured Qin Tianhai a glass, then asked Zhan Yang.
Zhan Yang was only twelve years old, but he had already lost his childishness and looked calm and reserved, so Qin Yulin asked him casually.
Zhan Yang shook his head: "Thank you, Uncle, but I don't drink."
He only started drinking this year, but his family suffered a tragedy. His second uncle said that drinking would lead to trouble, so the family members never drink when they go out to do things.
He came to deliver a message; he'll be going back soon.
"It's okay, you can learn slowly when you're older. Drink some to warm yourself up in the winter."
Qin Yulin smiled and poured himself a glass.
Qin and Zhao drank a lighter plum wine.
After finishing his meal, Zhan Yang didn't forget his mission. He took out a letter and handed it to Qin Shi, saying, "Aunt Yu, this is a letter that my second uncle asked me to give to you."
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