Chapter 227 Tenderness
With strong arms, Zhuang Yin was easily lifted onto the horse, and Zhou Boxu jumped and sat behind Zhuang Yin.
The two held the reins together, and Zhou Boxu said, "I'll take you for a few laps first, and you can feel it."
"Drive!" After saying that, Zhou Boxu shook the reins vigorously, and the horse spread its iron hooves and ran along the racecourse.
The slightly cold wind blew on Zhuang Yin's face, which hurt, but the pleasure of riding against the wind made Zhuang Yin very excited.
"Look forward, keep your legs close to the horse's belly, stand straight, and relax your shoulders..." Zhou Boxu taught Zhuang Yin while controlling the horse.
Zhuang Yin turned his head and glanced back, and saw Zhou Boxu with a solemn expression and head held high, his eyes were solemn and his face was serious, just like the father he imagined in his dreams.
"Don't be distracted." Zhou Boxu's voice rang above Zhuang Yin's head.
Zhuang Yin quickly gathered his mind and listened carefully.
After running three laps, Zhou Boxu slowed down the horse and let Zhuang Yin control the horse.
Zhuang Yin held the reins tightly with both hands, and tried to control the horse to run slowly according to the tips taught by Zhou Boxu.
"Don't be afraid, but be careful."
Zhou Boxu's steady voice fell into Zhuang Yin's ears, making him feel at ease for no reason.
"Drive!" After running slowly for a lap, Zhuang Yin sped up.
The wind hit his face, and the pleasure of chasing the wind with his body and mind came again. Zhuang Yan showed a complacent smile on his face.
Jiang Ning, who was learning horse riding with him, saw that Zhuang Yan could already ride the horse and run freely, and he couldn't help but be eager to try.
"Drive!" Jiang Ning slightly increased the speed, and the horse ran lightly.
After running a circle without feeling dangerous, Jiang Ning became bolder and increased the speed again. He and Zhuang Yan ran around the horse farm one after the other.
Jiang Shu, who had just woken up from a nap, saw Jiang Ning riding the horse and galloping as soon as he arrived at the horse farm. He was frightened and his almond eyes widened.
It can be seen that Yu Zheng, Zhuiyun and others all looked relaxed. After Zhufeng followed closely, Jiang Shu was relieved again.
They were not in a hurry, nor did they stop her, so it should be fine.
"Sister, I learned to ride a horse." Jiang Ning saw Jiang Shu from a distance, and shouted to her with a loud laugh.
Who is not frivolous when young? Young people should be full of vigor and vitality.
Jiang Ning and Zhuang Yan, sitting on horseback, were full of youthful vigor, and the cold wind blowing on their faces was a horn of cheer for them.
"Come and sit." Fearing that Jiang Shu was too tired to stand, Yu Zheng waved her to sit and watch.
After Jiang Shu came and sat down, Yu Zheng gave her his warm tea, and finally touched her hand and asked her if she was cold.
Seeing Yu Zheng's concern for Jiang Shu, Yu Lan was amazed: "The ladies in the capital all say that you are cold and aloof, and don't show sympathy to women. If they saw you like this now, they would be shocked."
In the years before and after Yu Zheng came of age, he was extremely talented and was sought after by the ladies in the capital, and they were eager to marry him.
But Yu Zheng was too cold and ruthless. Even if he saw a lady fall in front of him, he would not only not help her, but also step away, for fear of being involved in rumors.
The most cruel time was when he encountered a lady's carriage that lost control. Yu Zheng asked Zhuiyun Zhufeng to forcibly control the horse, and the carriage overturned and threw the person out of the car.
A hero saves a beauty, a young man is righteous, what a beautiful story.
Yu Zheng, however, stood there, neither catching nor helping, and watched the lady fall in front of him.
In Yu Zheng's words, he had thought it over and knew that the fall would not kill him.
Since then, Yu Zheng's reputation as cold-blooded and unkind spread, making the ladies in the capital stay away and never dare to dream of him again.
"Isn't Zhou Boxu the same?" Yu Zheng replied slowly. Yu Lan choked, and a layer of light red appeared on his face. Yes,
Zhou Boxu, who was both civil and military, was also the dream man of many ladies. But he had been single for many years and had never been close to anyone. And now, for Yu Lan, he was patiently teaching Zhuang Yan how to ride a horse. No one is born with a heart of stone, it's just that he hasn't met someone who is willing to be soft around his fingers. "What are you talking about?" Jiang Shu leaned forward and asked. The two spoke in low voices, and Jiang Shu sat next to Yu Zheng and didn't hear clearly. Yu Zheng said calmly: "Jiang Ning and Yan'er are extremely talented. It won't take them many times to learn to ride horses." Jiang Shu didn't doubt him. He looked at the two people riding freely in the horse farm and smiled: "It can be seen that they all like riding horses." " Yeah, it's rare to see Yan'er so happy." Yu Lan sighed and looked distressed. Jiang Shu comforted: "Yan'er will always be so happy in the future." The appearance of Zhou Boxu filled the fatherly love that Zhuang Yan lacked. "Yeah." Yu Lan responded softly, looking at the two people riding together with tender eyes. They were her two favorite people. When the sun was about to set, Zhou Boxu stopped his horse and helped Zhuang Yin, who was reluctant to leave, to dismount. "Uncle Zhou, it's still early." Zhuang Yin, who was in high spirits, wanted to ride for a while longer. Zhou Boxu handed the horse to the servant and said, "Beginners should not be greedy. If you continue riding, you may not be able to walk tomorrow." Zhuang Yin and Jiang Ning did not believe it at first, until they sat down and their legs trembled uncontrollably. "Is the hind...hind legs so strong?" Jiang Ning was shocked and pressed his legs with his hands, but his hands also began to tremble. Zhuang Yin was also shaking, and his little face was panicked and said, "Mother, my legs don't obey me." "Puff——" The funny appearance of the two made Jiang Shu and Yu Lan laugh. "I told you to be greedy." Yu Lan said with a smile. Zhuang Yan pouted, but he did not regret it. "It's getting cold, let's go to the front hall." Yu Zheng pulled Jiang Shu up and they went to the hall. It was still early for dinner, and young people were full of energy. Even if their legs were not in good condition, their hands could not be idle. Jiang Ning called Zhuang Yan to play chess together. Yu Zheng and Zhou Boxu sat on each side, acting as military advisors. "It's freezing to death." When Sun Yijun and Yu Yuan came in, they rubbed their hands together, and the servants hurriedly handed over the hot water. In order to compete with each other, the two sat motionless in the pavilion in the middle of the lake for an hour. It would be strange if they were not cold. "Have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up." Jiang Shu poured two cups of hot tea.
Yu Yuan and Sun Yijun sat down, and after drinking a cup of hot tea with a soup pot in their pockets, they gradually warmed up.
When it got dark, the servants set the table.
"There are these meatballs again! I want to eat two bowls." Sun Yijun saw the vegetarian meatballs that she had eaten last time.
"Are they so delicious?" Yu Yuan took a bite curiously, and his eyes lit up immediately.
He has been hanging around in Beijing for many years, eating in all major restaurants, and last year he stayed at Cuiyunlou every day. His mouth has been very picky, but this meatball still surprised him.
"The chef in the palace is very secretive."
Jiang Ning's appetite was aroused, and he also tasted one, and then decisively took a spoon to scoop half a bowl.
Sometimes the simpler the thing, the more unexpectedly delicious it is.
There was a large table of dishes, but only the meatballs were eaten up.
When the few people left the house, it was already dark. Zhou Boxu helped Zhuang Yan and Yu Lan get on the carriage, and then got on the Zhou family carriage to send them back to the house.
Jiang Shu couldn't help but sigh: "Lord Zhou is very good, my sister and Yan'er will be happy."
Looking at the carriage disappearing into the night, Yu Zheng pursed his lips and said: "My sister is a very good mother and a qualified princess. She doesn't owe Da Zhao or the Zhuang family. She deserves happiness."
"Yan'er is very sensible and filial. He deserves fatherly love."
Fatherly love, like motherly love, is indispensable and irreplaceable.