Chapter 152 He's Grown Up Quite a Bit
Yu Nian was wearing the riding outfit given to her by Chunyu Han. Having been used to seeing her in pink and delicate colors, I felt that the darker color suited her better today.
Her long hair was braided and tied into a bun at the back of her head. Since it was inconvenient to wear headdresses while riding a horse, she simply used an embroidered ribbon to tie it tightly, revealing her slender, snow-white neck.
Chunyu Han's gaze sharpened slightly. The collar of this dress should be higher; he didn't want others to see her beauty.
"You'll know when you get there."
Chunyu Han withdrew his gaze, took a small sip of tea, and moistened his somewhat dry throat.
It doesn't matter. If anyone dares to look at her, he'll gouge out their eyes.
Yu Nian slightly pursed her lips. It wouldn't hurt to mention a place name, why keep her in suspense?
The wheels rumbled and soon they arrived at their destination.
Outside the car window were bright red palace walls and stone pillars covered with reliefs. Above the two large doors, which looked to be about four meters high with sharp nail heads, were two bronze Jiao Tu statues with angry eyes, each holding a door knocker.
One glance was enough to be awestruck by its magnificent presence.
"This is... the Royal Horse Ranch!"
Yu Nian leaned against the car window, lifting the curtain to look outside.
The Royal Horse Ranch, as the name suggests, is exclusively for royal use. Someone of Yu Nian's status wouldn't be qualified to stroll around here unless it was for a large gathering or banquet.
Yu Nian turned around hesitantly. She wasn't that willful; she just wanted to learn to ride a horse, not to cause trouble for Chunyu Han.
"Is it against the rules for me to come to a place like this?"
Chunyu Han, who was resting with his eyes closed in the carriage, found it quite novel when he heard Yu Nian say this.
He was truly fortunate to hear the word "rules" from Yu Nian's mouth.
"Do you want to go in?"
"Of course I want to!"
Yu Nian answered without hesitation. She had heard that the horse farm was incredibly large, and she wanted to see such a grand scene for herself.
"If you want to, you can."
Chunyu Han's tone was very calm, as if the Royal Horse Ranch was just like the back garden of the Regent's Mansion in his eyes.
Since he said so, Yu Nian was no longer worried, since Chunyu Han was there to back her up.
Upon entering the racecourse's riding area, Yu Nian felt as if she had the entire place to herself.
Aside from the minor officials who guarded the area and tended the horses, the only other people here were Yu Nian and his group of horsemen.
Yu Nian took a deep breath of the fresh outdoor air and smiled knowingly.
Haha, why do I feel so good about this?
But Yu Nian's pleasure quickly faded. She had just learned how to mount a horse when another group of people appeared at the riding arena.
A group of seven or eight people, accompanied by attendants, led two flawless white horses and their masters into the horse farm.
On horseback sat Yu Zhirou, dressed in a bright red riding outfit. Such a beauty truly deserved the description of "bright clothes and spirited horse".
Beside her stood Li Mingjin, who was also impeccably dressed... Yu Nian turned her head away, automatically ignoring him.
She learned her lesson, and when Chunyu Han was beside her, she would never dare to look the Crown Prince in the eye again.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Chunyu Han's usually indifferent gaze turned somewhat cold.
What are you looking at?
Although Yu Nian quickly looked away, Chunyu Han still caught her gaze.
“I was looking at my cousin’s riding outfit. She rarely wears such bright colors, but it looks strangely beautiful.”
Chunyu Han scoffed at Yu Nian's words. Everyone said that Yu Zhirou was the most beautiful woman in the capital, but he didn't think Yu Zhirou was that beautiful.
"As a beginner, you should avoid wearing brightly colored clothes when riding a horse, as horses are easily startled by bright colors."
In Yu Nian's riding outfit, Chunyu Han specially had the embroiderer embroider roses interspersed among the gaps in the python pattern.
Ever since Yu Nian wore the Scarlet Beauty outfit, Chunyu Han felt that she and roses were a perfect match.
It looks like a delicate and beautiful flower, but it carries thorns that refuse to be bullied, just like Yu Nian whom he knows.
"Now that I know, my husband, I like to wear the same colors as you."
There's nothing Yu Nian can do if she doesn't like it; this is the only riding outfit she owns.
When Yu Zhirou saw that Yu Nian was also there, she rode over to greet him.
It came galloping over like a gust of wind, which made Yu Nian very envious. She herself now had some difficulty urging her horse to trot.
"Greetings to Your Highness and Your Highness's Consort. I haven't quite mastered how to dismount yet, please forgive me."
Yu Nian spoke in a formulaic, bureaucratic manner to the two people.
"Cousin, there are no outsiders here, only family. There's no need for formalities."
Yu Zhirou spoke up generously, but Li Mingjin kept a straight face.
Who would dare run into these two people here, especially since they're wearing clothes with the same pattern? It's really an eyesore.
"Cousin, are you just learning to ride a horse? Would you like me to show you around?"
Yu Nian didn't care about Yu Zhirou's suggestion, but if she agreed, the person next to her would definitely be angry.
"Thank you for your kindness, cousin. My husband will teach me, so I won't take up any more of your time."
Yu Zhirou smiled upon hearing this. It was said that the fearsome Ninth Prince was gentle and docile in front of his wife, and it was indeed true. It was Yu Zhirou who had made a fool of herself.
Like a gust of wind, they came and went, and Yu Zhirou and Li Mingjin rode freely on the horse track.
"Husband, when do you think I'll be able to ride that fast?"
Chunyu Han: "..."
You can't even walk yet, and you want to run?
Yu Nian knew that was impossible, but she was just venting her frustration.
A warmth spread behind him, and Chunyu Han mounted his horse, pulling Yu Nian into his arms as he continued teaching her.
"Remember, the reins should be tied like this."
Cool fingertips pinched the reins, the reins that Yu Nian held in her palm, and the reins emerged from the gap between her ring finger and little finger.
"Try controlling the direction like this and walking slowly for a few steps."
Chunyu Han was quite good at teaching. His methods for teaching Yu Nian were very simple and easy to understand. Before long, Yu Nian mastered the skills and spurred his horse to trot slowly.
At first, Chunyu Han seemed normal, but later Yu Nian felt something was off about what he said, though Chunyu Han's tone was not at all inappropriate.
"Focus your attention, don't let your mind wander."
"Hmm, good, like that... Keep your back straight, go slowly."
He gently supported Yu Nian's slender waist, correcting her posture. Yu Nian was indeed quick to learn; at this rate, she would have no problem learning before they set off.
My gaze followed Yu Nian's waistline and landed on the curve that rose and fell with the horse's movements.
Last time it was already late and Chunyu Han didn't notice, but today he could see it clearly.
"You've grown a lot these past few days."
Chunyu Han's voice was deep, with a hint of certainty in his tone.
Because Chunyu Han's voice was devoid of any ambiguity or tenderness, Yu Nian didn't think much of it when she heard it.
Until Chunyu Han added another sentence.
"It wasn't this big during the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Yu Nian then belatedly realized that Chunyu Han was actually talking about... that!
The reins tightened involuntarily, and Truffle let out a hiss.
With her back to Chunyu Han, Yu Nian felt a warm glow rising on her cheeks.
How does he manage to be a hooligan with such a straight face?
Li Mingjin, who was galloping away in the distance, turned his head slightly upon hearing the sound, glancing out of the corner of his eye at the two people riding together on a horse at a leisurely pace.
It seems to exist in its own right, isolated from the hustle and bustle.
Li Mingjin suddenly felt that no matter how fast his horse ran, it wouldn't make any sense.
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