Seeing that the grapes had calmed down, Nan Zhiyun's tension gradually subsided.
"Didn't you say you weren't afraid?" Yu Jingchen looked at her amusedly, teasing her on purpose.
"Your Majesty was clearly just trying to scare me." Nan Zhiyun's voice was soft, but her resentment was quite strong.
"That's because I wanted to see if Yun'er was really that brave. But I didn't expect her to still be afraid." Yu Jingchen pinched Nan Zhiyun's waist.
"Shall I take you for a few laps?" Yu Jingchen asked.
Nan Zhiyun frowned. If it were like before, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to handle it. Yu Jingchen saw her concern, so he said, "I'll go slower. Don't be afraid. I'm here. I won't let you fall, okay? Trust me."
Nan Zhiyun was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Okay," she agreed.
Upon hearing this, Yu Jingchen showed a doting expression, then pulled on the reins, spurred the horse, and galloped across the riding arena. Nan Zhiyun closed her eyes in fear, trying not to scream.
"If Yun'er is scared, just shout it out. No one will laugh at you. Don't worry about so many rules; being comfortable is the most important thing," Yu Jingchen comforted her. But Nan Zhiyun couldn't do it yet. She had suppressed her temper for too long, and she was still a little reserved.
Yu Jingchen saw this and felt a pang of heartache. One of the reasons he brought Nan Zhiyun horseback riding was to help her release her emotions and relax. But it was clear that Nan Zhiyun couldn't do that right now, and all of this was because of him.
It's okay... There will be such a day, and he will turn Nan Zhiyun back to her former unrestrained and unruly self.
After running a few laps, the horse gradually slowed down, and Nan Zhiyun was held tightly in Yu Jingchen's arms, not daring to move.
"Did you enjoy yourself?" Yu Jingchen asked her softly.
"Hmm," Nan Zhiyun nodded, then turned to look at Yu Jingchen: "It's a lot of fun."
Yu Jingchen looked down at the girl in his arms. She was delicate and soft. He wondered if it was because she had been eating too many grapes lately, but Nan Zhiyun's eyes were extremely beautiful. Her eyes under her long black eyelashes were as bright and sparkling as black grapes.
Yu Jingchen gently rested his head against Nan Zhiyun's, their noses touching, their breaths mingling. The next moment, Yu Jingchen kissed Nan Zhiyun's lips.
As the sun set, warm rays of light fell upon the two, casting a soft glow. The afterglow of the setting sun awaited their return… Nan Zhiyun had finally found the person she loved, and Yu Jingchen also longed for the return of that elegant and noble young girl to his side.
"Your Highness, let me accompany you back; it's windy here." Si Ying supported Yan Qing beside her, her face full of worry. The Imperial Concubine had been busy with official duties these past few days and rarely thought of going out for a walk. She had just been saying that she hadn't ridden a horse in a long time, but she never expected to see such a scene.
"So Your Majesty has this side to you." Yan Qing said lightly, her voice so soft it seemed as if a gust of wind could dissipate it.
"His Majesty is only showing favoritism to Consort Shu right now; perhaps things will get better in a few days," Siying comforted her.
Yan Qing shook her head: "His Majesty has never favored anyone. How could someone like him favor someone? To fall in love with him is truly a tragedy, but to be loved by him... I envy you." She knew in her heart that Yu Jingchen's feelings for Nan Zhiyun were not favor, but love.
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