Upon hearing of such determination and hatred, Tuoba Ze could hardly believe his eyes and ears, and was instantly stunned.
Undeniably, he was more infatuated with her at that moment.
He never imagined that this woman, who had always seemed so gentle and weak, could have such a fierce side.
Seeing the intense hatred in Yi Shangyun's eyes, her brows furrowed as if they would never be cleared, Tuoba Ze stared at her for a long while.
Suddenly, a secret joy welled up inside him. He got up from the bed and said with extreme relaxation, "Come on, this prince will take you somewhere!"
Yi Shangyun asked, puzzled, "Where are you taking me? You haven't had a proper rest yet."
"No problem! It seems today truly is an auspicious day. I'm so happy I can't sleep..."
As Tuoba Ze spoke, he strode out.
Yi Shangyun pursed her lips, then reluctantly followed him out the door.
Under the blue sky and white clouds, there is a breathtakingly beautiful grassland landscape.
Along the way, the two strolled across the vast grassland, facing the free wind.
Occasionally, someone would be seen galloping past the two of them on horseback.
As they walked along, Yi Shangyun suddenly heard cheers rising and falling.
She looked in the direction of the sound and saw a large crowd gathered not far away, with colorful flags fluttering and people singing and dancing, creating a lively scene.
So he asked, "What are they doing? Are they celebrating something?"
With his hands behind his back, Tuoba Ze walked along, proudly announcing, "Today is the annual horse racing festival on the grasslands! Everyone's busy celebrating..."
Yi Shangyun repeated curiously, "Horse racing festival?"
Tuoba Ze seemed to be in a very good mood at this time, and introduced it to him: "It is held by people to celebrate the harvest, and it can be said to be the grandest festival on our grassland. Every year, there are wrestling, horse racing, archery and other competitions to show the bravery, boldness and freedom of our horse-riding people, and to attract all the young and strong men on the grassland to participate."
As the two were talking, they unknowingly arrived at the field.
Azure sky, melodious pastoral songs, emerald green grasslands, and blooming flowers.
Beautiful and dignified grassland girls, dressed in their finest attire, danced enthusiastically, while valiant and agile grassland men galloped on horseback, composing a beautiful symphony.
Yi Shangyun glanced over casually and saw a very comfortable smile on Tuoba Ze's face. She couldn't help but hesitate: "Perhaps, he is the one who truly understands this grassland."
The horse racing festival begins with the horse racing itself.
Every horse used in the competition was meticulously decorated in an exceptionally lavish manner.
The horse's head, mane, and tail were all tied with colorful ribbons, and a colorful sash was tied around its chest. The horse's body was thoroughly washed. To reduce the horse's load, it was generally not equipped with a saddle and was ridden bareback.
With a burst of fireworks in the sky, the competition officially began.
The men of the grasslands then began to unleash their full power, showing off their equestrian skills.
Horses gallop across the grassland, their hooves clattering, as if they have become one with the mountains and earth beneath their feet.
The crowd gathered around cheered and applauded their performance.
Just then, Tuoba Ze beside him suddenly whistled very loudly.
In an instant, a jet-black steed appeared, clattering and clattering, and soon stood at the starting line of the race, as if waiting for its master.
Without the slightest hesitation, Tuoba Ze immediately strode over, mounted his horse, and completed all the movements in one smooth motion.
Immediately afterwards, with a shout of "Giddy up!", it joined the race.
The contestants sweated profusely as they showcased their skills in various challenging moves.
Immediately perform handstands, flips on horseback, and so on.
The audience was thrilled and constantly amazed by the perfect harmony between man and horse.
As expected.
After perfectly executing one unexpected move after another, Tuoba Ze was about to reach the finish line, leaving all the other competitors far behind.
Even Yi Shangyun, who was already waiting at the finish line, could not suppress his excitement and eagerly anticipated the moment when he would win the championship.
Just then, a toddler of about two years old suddenly appeared from the bustling crowd, stumbling and staggering into the racetrack.
As Tuoba Ze's horse drew closer, there was no time to dodge.
Tuoba Ze's heart was practically in his throat, but he still used all his strength to try and rein in the horse.
At the same time, he gestured and shouted loudly into the crowd: "Make way, everyone make way!"
However, as the crowd surged toward the finish line, their emotions were clearly rising, and no one could hear his shouts clearly.
At this critical moment, only Yi Shangyun suddenly noticed his unusual expression.
He looked in the direction his gaze fell, immediately spotted the child, and swiftly lunged at him.
Just then, Tuoba Ze finally calmed the horse down and resolutely released the reins.
Immediately afterward, he lifted his leg and flew out.
Two large, strong hands steadily supported Yi Shangyun, who, despite holding the toddler tightly, had been completely swallowed up by the crowd.
He hugged her tightly, extremely worried and concerned, and asked, "Are you alright?"
Yi Shangyun, who had her eyes tightly shut in fright from the terrifying scene, seemed to still be in shock.
But upon hearing Tuoba Ze's voice beside her and seeing him right next to her, she shook her head and said, "I'm fine!"
After personally examining him carefully from head to toe to make sure he was unharmed, Tuoba Ze finally felt relieved, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "It's good that you're alright!"
However, Yi Shangyun said with regret, "But it looks like you're about to win..."
Tuoba Ze then looked around and saw the race teams that had already swarmed forward and were racing towards the finish line. He said calmly, "It's just a horse race, what's the big deal!"
But in his heart he was thinking, "Why is this woman so troublesome? Her own body is in such a state, yet she still wants to save others? If we had been a step later, she and her child would probably have been trampled by the crowd."
Meanwhile, Yi Shangyun, standing behind him, gazed at his profile and thought to herself, "I never imagined that Tuoba Ze's heart would become so tender. He would actually give up the chance to win for a child who has nothing to do with him."
Just as the two were lost in thought, they suddenly heard a series of calls reaching their ears.
"Child, where are you?"
"My child, where are you?"
Hearing the sound, the two of them snapped out of their daze and looked at the woman who was approaching them step by step.
As soon as the woman got closer, she snatched the child from Yi Shangyun's arms.
Then she knelt down and hugged him tightly, crying and sighing repeatedly.
"Thank God, my child is safe and sound!"
"This is wonderful!"
Yi Shangyun asked, "Is this your child?"
The woman nodded, her voice choked with sobs, and replied, "This is my child. I brought him to watch the horse race just now, and we got separated in the crowd. I was terrified. He's my only son. If anything were to happen to him, I wouldn't be able to go on living..."
Upon hearing this, Tuoba Ze immediately reprimanded the woman sternly: "You vicious woman, how can you not even protect your own child?"
The woman was immediately startled.
Upon seeing this, Yi Shangyun glared at him fiercely.
Tuoba Ze then fell silent.
Just then, the child in the woman's arms made a series of indistinct babbling sounds: "yang...yang".
She seemed to be scratching her forearm from time to time.
Following the child's subtle movements, Yi Shangyun indeed noticed something unusual about him and asked the woman, "What happened to him?"
The woman recalled, "I'm not really sure about this. About half a month ago, I took him to the lake to wash, and I didn't notice anything. That's how he got like this."
Yi Shangyun lifted the child's clothes to examine him carefully and said, "This is urticaria, probably caused by some kind of mosquito bite from the lakeside. When it flares up, the wheals appear in various locations, cluster together, and are extremely itchy. If it's not treated promptly, the consequences can be serious. The child is too young to express himself, which is why he's making these muffled cries for help..."
As Yi Shangyun spoke, she took out a lightweight pen and paper that she always carried with her and quickly wrote down the prescription.
He then handed it to the woman and explained it to her again.
"Astragalus membranaceus replenishes qi and blood, strengthens the skin and prevents pathogens from invading; stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala strengthens the spleen, replenishes qi, and eliminates dampness, enhancing the qi-replenishing and surface-strengthening effects of Astragalus membranaceus; Rehmannia glutinosa and processed Polygonum multiflorum replenish yin and blood to support the body's resistance. Saposhnikovia divaricata, Kochia scoparia, Dictamnus dasycarpus, and Xanthium sibiricum can dispel wind, eliminate pathogens, clear heat, and eliminate dampness. Vine-like herbs can promote the flow of qi and blood, clear and penetrate into the meridians, so Lonicera japonica is used to dispel wind, invigorate blood, and unblock the meridians. Kudzu root is used in large quantities to relieve spasms and alleviate vascular spasms. Cicada molting is light and reaches the surface, Bombyx mori enters the meridians to dispel wind, and hedgehog skin treats skin with skin. All three are animal-based medicines, and their ability to enter the blood is stronger than that of herbal medicines, enhancing their effects of dispelling wind, unblocking the meridians, and relieving itching..."
Just as Yi Shangyun continued to instruct the woman on other matters, Tuoba Ze couldn't help but sigh once again, "This woman is truly overflowing with kindness. No matter where she is or who she is, she can lend a helping hand to anyone without asking for anything in return..."
After explaining and arranging everything, the woman repeatedly thanked him.
"Thank you, young lady!"
"Thank you so much, young lady!"
Yi Shangyun said, "No need to be so polite. The child was a little frightened just now. Take him home quickly. You must take good care of him in the future. Children this age are the most worrisome..."
The woman smiled and said, "Thank you for your advice, young lady. I will remember it and will keep a close eye on him from now on."
"Hmm," Yi Shangyun nodded, seemingly satisfied.
The woman then picked up the child and turned to leave.
But as soon as he turned around, he seemed to remember something and suddenly stopped in his tracks...
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