Chapter 124 Obeying the Princess's Command
A few days later, at the Yanmen Pass drill ground.
As the toxins in the warhorses were cleared and their energy was restored, the previously low morale finally rebounded.
On this day, the weather was perfect, with not a cloud in the sky.
On the vast training ground, banners blotted out the sun, and spears stood like a forest.
Thirty thousand elite cavalrymen formed a square formation, along with tens of thousands of infantry, a dark and imposing mass, their chilling aura reaching the heavens.
On the command platform, war drums beat.
Pei Yunjing did not sit down, but wore the silver gleaming armor that symbolized the Great Sheng War God, with a blood-red battle robe draped over his back.
Bathed in sunlight, he appeared as if he were a god forged from ice and fire, his majesty unapproachable.
He slowly walked down from the command platform and headed towards the black horse king that had been named "Mofeng".
Today, Mo Feng is also dressed in specially made horse armor, his mane is combed until it is shiny and glossy, his four hooves are treading on the snow, his head is held high and his chest is puffed out. His arrogant spirit is indeed worthy of the title of "King of Horses".
"That's our prince's mount! What a magnificent horse!"
"When His Highness rides his horse at full gallop, it will surely enhance the prestige of our nation!"
The soldiers below craned their necks, their eyes filled with fervent anticipation.
They waited to see the heroic figure of the God of War riding a fine steed, and to witness the awe-inspiring scene of ten thousand horses galloping at the sound of the command.
Pei Yunjing walked to the front of the horse and patted Mo Feng's slender neck.
Mo Feng snorted but didn't resist; in fact, he even refrained from moving, showing considerable courtesy.
"A fine horse."
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Pei Yunjing's eyes.
He gripped the reins with one hand and pressed the saddle with the other, lightly touching the ground with his toes.
"call--"
With his red robes billowing, he gracefully and nimbly mounted his horse!
His movements were fluid and graceful, incredibly stylish.
A burst of barely suppressed cheers immediately erupted from the surrounding area.
Pei Yunjing sat upright on the horse, his posture as straight as a pine tree.
He gripped the reins, his gaze sweeping over the thousands of horses before him. He gathered his strength, spurred his horse's flanks, and roared in a deep voice:
"drive--!!!"
This sound, imbued with profound inner strength, rolled across the training ground like a thunderclap.
The next second, the divine steed should have let out a long neigh, reared up, and then charged out like an arrow, leading the cavalry formation behind it in a wild gallop around the field.
However, one breath passed, then two breaths passed.
The majestic Mo Feng horse remained motionless, its four hooves seemingly nailed to the ground.
It even lowered its head, scratched the soil with its hooves in utter boredom, then opened its mouth and took a bite of the withered yellow grass on the ground.
"Crack, crack."
The sound of chewing was exceptionally clear in the deathly silent training ground.
"..."
The cavalrymen, who were originally preparing to charge, froze.
The infantrymen, who were about to cheer, gaped open.
The wind blew past Pei Yunjing, carrying withered leaves and an awkward atmosphere.
A crack appeared in Pei Yunjing's dignified expression.
He could feel countless questioning gazes fixed on him, a feeling of unease that was even more unbearable than facing a thousand troops.
This beast...did it on purpose?
Pei Yunjing took a deep breath, forcibly maintaining the aloofness of a commander-in-chief.
He tightened his legs again, this time using some internal force, squeezing the horse's belly hard, and whispered a warning:
"Walk!"
The clamping force was considerable, and Mo Feng finally reacted.
It stopped grazing, but instead of running away, it flicked its tail in dissatisfaction and even glared back at Pei Yunjing on its back.
Tang Li sat on the reviewing stand not far away. Because she was so close, she could clearly hear the horse's inner thoughts at that moment:
Stop pinching! What are you pinching for?!
[How disrespectful! Is that some kind of idiot sitting on my back?]
[The boss hasn't even spoken yet, what's the rush? Did you get overtime pay? Who's going to run errands for you if there's no reward?]
Tang Li: "..."
She almost spat out the mouthful of hot tea she had just taken a sip of.
This horse... it's become sentient! It even knows to ask for overtime pay?
The atmosphere on the training ground grew increasingly strange, with some even beginning to whisper among themselves, wondering if the Regent had truly tamed the horse.
Pei Yunjing's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
If he, the commander-in-chief of the three armies, can't even command a single horse, he has completely lost face today!
Killing intent gathered in his eyes as he considered whether to kill the beast with a single blow.
Mo Feng completely ignored the man on his back who was about to go berserk.
It arrogantly turned its enormous horse head, its large, clear black and white eyes looking straight ahead at the side of the reviewing stand, past the crowd and the flags.
There, Tang Li was wrapped in a thick white fox fur coat, holding a hand warmer in her hands, with an expression of watching a good show.
[Big Sister! Look at me! Look at me!]
Mo Feng's eyes instantly became clear, foolish yet full of expectation:
How did I perform? Was I stable enough?
[Can I run now? After I finish this lap, could I get two extra sugar cubes? The biggest ones!]
All eyes in the room turned towards Tang Li, following the direction the horse's head was turning.
Pei Yunjing followed the horse's gaze and looked over.
The moment he saw the pear tree, his eye twitched violently, and he finally understood what this beast was waiting for.
It's waiting for her command!
This isn't his warhorse; it's clearly her private pet!
"Tangli..."
Pei Yunjing gritted his teeth, his eyes conveying a dangerous signal: Control your horse!
Tang Li felt her scalp tingle as tens of thousands of people stared at her.
She really didn't want this kind of "honor" that everyone was in the spotlight!
But looking at Pei Yunjing's murderous gaze, and then at Mo Feng's shameless attitude of "I won't move until you give the order,"...
There's nothing we can do.
Tang Li sighed and helplessly pulled out the silk handkerchief embroidered with orchids from her sleeve.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, she waved her handkerchief in a weak and perfunctory manner at the tall horse, just like a young wife seeing her husband off to war.
Her lips moved slightly, and in her mind she uttered that melodramatic command that only the Horse King would understand:
Okay, okay! I'm scared of you!
Go, Pikachu! Don't embarrass your dad!
This light, effortless wave seemed to possess some kind of magic.
The next second.
"Hiss! His ...
Mo Feng, who was originally as still as a wooden stake, suddenly seemed to have been pricked in the buttocks, or as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
It roared to the sky, its hind legs slammed into the ground, and its huge body left a black afterimage in the air, launching itself forward like an arrow released from a bow!
[Hooray! Time to get off work! For sugar cubes! Let's go!]
"boom--"
Pei Yunjing felt a sudden emptiness beneath him, a tremendous force of inertia nearly throwing him off.
Fortunately, he was highly skilled in martial arts and managed to keep his balance by tightly gripping the horse's belly with his legs.
The wind howled, and the scenery rushed past.
He was jolted along on horseback, listening to the thunderous roar behind him, but his face was even darker than the frozen soil of the North.
He won face (the horse ran away), but lost substance (his status in the family).
The entire army understood—
In this Regent's Palace, the one with the most influence isn't the Prince, but the Princess who only knows how to wave a handkerchief!
Pei Yunjing gripped the reins tightly, gritting his teeth as he mentally made a grudge against Tang Li:
very good.
Since you're so good at taming animals...
Tonight, when we return to the camp, I'll see if you can still tame this "trapped beast" of mine!
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