Chapter 28: Keeping So Miss, you must keep it well, always...
Chuntao recently discovered that the young lady was a little strange.
Sometimes he would wipe a dagger three times, would be in a daze while eating, and would stumble over small stones on the ground while taking a walk...
According to the rules, a maid shouldn't meddle in her master's affairs, but she was very worried that the young lady might be unwell.
Just when Chuntao made up her mind to ask the young lady what happened, Wen Ying, who was eating, suddenly looked up and said abruptly: "No!"
Chun Tao was startled and asked blankly, "What's wrong?"
Wen Ying slowly tightened her fingers and said angrily, "He knew it from the beginning! He was just deceiving me afterwards!"
Chuntao didn't understand and just stared blankly at her young lady pacing back and forth in the room.
He even said he didn't know what "preferences" were. He was clearly pretending!
In order to laugh at his own joke, Yan Jing's acting skills are really superb!
Damn it! He must have seen that I was testing him, so he did this on purpose.
She went to seduce Yan Jing, how could she be outwitted?
She must make a comeback!
But how to do it…
Wen Ying paused, looked at Chun Tao who looked dazed, and asked seriously, "Is the Winter Hunting and Archery Banquet about to begin?"
Chun Tao nodded and replied, "It will start in about three days."
The Dahua Dynasty conquered the world on horseback, and the road to dominance was filled with blood and bones, which made them dare not forget the cruelty of life and death.
Therefore, the founding monarch of Dahua established the tradition of winter hunting, aiming to warn the kings, princes, generals and ministers not to forget the hardships of past battles.
As time went by, this tradition gradually turned into the "Winter Hunting and Archery Banquet" where royal nobles showed off the bravery and martial arts of their sons.
By building hunting grounds specifically for the purpose and driving away overly dangerous beasts, the nobles can display their strength without any risk of harm.
The significance of [banquet] is greater than that of [hunting].
This is also one of the few banquets that Wen Ying has attended.
But she was too young at the time, and she had never really participated in a hunt. She only caught two rabbits secretly.
"I want to let Yan Jing experience my feelings at the Riding and Shooting Banquet." Wen Ying said angrily.
How could she be so distracted alone?
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Three days later.
As the sun passed its zenith, the warm sunlight shone obliquely, casting dappled shadows in the depths of the courtyard.
Yan Jing stood in front of the mansion gate. Occasionally, a few fallen leaves floated down from the trees and danced gently around his feet.
His eyes dropped to the jade pendant in his hand.
The fingertips gently trace the jade carving on it - willow trees in the pond, and gentle breeze blowing.
A clanging sound of gold, silver and jade colliding came from a distance. Yan Jing raised his eyes and saw the girl running towards him with her skirt lifted up. The silk and satin could not keep up with her pace and fluttered behind her like butterfly wings.
Yan Jing couldn't help but curl his eyes and chuckled, "Miss Liu, why are you in such a hurry?"
"I'm sorry, Lord Yan." Wen Ying trotted to the man, her cheeks flushed, her breath trembling, and she apologized, "I'm late."
When Wen Ying opened her eyes, it was already noon. She was so shocked that she didn't even have time to ask Chun Tao why she didn't wake her up. She dressed in a hurry and rushed over.
I don’t know how long Yan Jing waited.
The Winter Hunting and Archery Banquet is held for two days, one day for warm-up activities and one day for hunting competitions.
Because the venue is far away and there are many activities, people usually need to get up at 1:00 a.m. and arrive at 7:00 p.m. by horse-drawn carriage.
If they go there now, they will definitely miss the event.
Wen Ying couldn't help but feel annoyed. She never made such a mistake on weekdays. She would be woken up by the slightest disturbance. She didn't know what happened today.
However, Yan Jing was not annoyed. He just glanced at the girl's wrist and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Miss Liu, bracelet, don't you like it?"
Wen Ying was startled, subconsciously grasped her wrist, and slightly looked away: "How could that be? It's just that the bracelet that Lord Yan gave me is a little too precious, and I'm afraid it will be broken or lost."
Yan Jing stared at the girl's evasive eyes and sighed softly: "Miss, if you don't wear it, no matter how luxurious the accessories are, they will lose their meaning."
Wen Ying stared at the ground, silent.
How would she tell Yan Jing?
She always felt that wearing jade from the same source was too unusual, and was afraid that she would be too sentimental, so she deliberately did not wear a bracelet to avoid worrying too much.
Who knew Yan Jing would bring it up.
Suddenly, she felt something pulling on her fingers. Wen Ying looked to the side and saw the man taking her hand, taking off the ring on his thumb and sliding it onto her knuckles.
The jade ring, which was slightly larger than her finger, carried his body temperature and hung heavily on the girl's fingertips.
The ring belonging to the Prime Minister is a symbol of his status and power.
Wen Ying's pupils suddenly shrank, and she reached out to take it off: "Sir, this is too valuable, I really can't bear it..."
But the man stopped him with his hand.
"It is indeed very valuable." Yan Jing smiled faintly and said softly, "If I lose it, perhaps no one will recognize me as the Prime Minister."
"So Miss, you must keep it well and keep it with you at all times."
"This is your punishment for being so late."
punish?
Wen Ying looked up in confusion, as if she didn't understand the language he was saying.
He gave her a ring that could buy half of Dahua, and he wasn't afraid that she would run away with the money, and he said it was a punishment? What kind of punishment was this?
Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves stepping on stones came, and the crisp sound interrupted Wen Ying's thoughts.
The strong wind blew past, blowing the girl's hair high.
Wen Ying looked up and saw a horse galloping towards them like lightning. The dust it raised formed a hazy barrier in the setting sun.
The black horse has a strong posture and its hooves are flying. It is obviously a well-trained horse that can travel a thousand miles a day.
"What is this...?" Wen Ying had seen such tall horses in the military camp many times, but had never seen them in the capital.
"The Riding and Archery Banquet is hosted by the royal family. If we go there slowly in a carriage, I'm afraid we won't be able to show up in time." Yan Jing took the reins from Geng You and explained to her gently with a sidelong glance.
Wen Ying only now noticed that Yan Jing was not wearing a complicated and expensive robe, but a neat and fitted round-necked riding suit.
She wore a jade belt around her waist, her collar was embroidered with cloud patterns, the outer shell was greyish-white satin with silver patterns, but the inside was bright as fire, slightly turned inside out to reveal the red thread on her white clothes, like lava flowing on a snowy field, the only bright color in the world.
Although he has lost his usual elegant temperament, he is still eye-catching.
Wen Ying felt that after Yan Jing, she might not be able to find another man with such outstanding looks.
Yan Jing did not notice anything unusual about the girl. He tapped his toes lightly and jumped onto the horse lightly.
The high riding boots were firmly placed on the stirrups, and the delicate metal decorations on the boots shone a cold light in the sun.
He extended his hand to Wen Ying, with his fingertips slightly bent, inviting her: "Miss Liu, would you like to go with me?"
Without a doubt, Wen Ying held his hand, and before she could use any leverage, the man pulled her into his arms and carried her onto the horse.
The girl was held in the man's arms. There was no fixed point, so she could only hug the man's thin waist with a blushing face.
The hardness of the leather and the warmth that comes through the fabric, everything is just right.
Sandalwood lingered in her heart, or maybe something else was plucked at her heartstrings
Feeling the warm and soft touch of jade, Yan Jing's heart moved, and he smiled: "Miss, sit tight."
As soon as he finished speaking, he gently pulled the reins, and the horse moved as he pleased, blending his smile into the wind.
The world gradually widens, and all things become empty.
The only sounds were the sound of horse hooves and the subtle heartbeat between the two.
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The sun sets in the west, the dusk is heavy, and the sky is filled with a brilliant sunset glow, like a brocade woven by the skillful hands of a weaver girl, dyeing half the sky.
Gao Lerong heard a noise at the entrance, realized something, and hurried over.
Surrounded by the crowd, a man in a dashing riding outfit bent over and spoke softly to the woman beside him as if no one was around. The latter shook her head slightly, but there was an unconcealable smile in her eyes.
The people around them seemed to become a blurred background, their attention was completely focused on each other, as if the whole world had shrunk into this small circle of communication.
Gao Lerong, who had seen the entire scene, slowly clenched her fists and ground her back teeth.
Her father was the General of Cavalry of the time, and she was the daughter of a general.
Even though she had not practiced martial arts for three years, causing her muscles to be reduced and her physical strength to weaken, she was confident that she could stand out among the other young ladies at the riding and archery banquet.
What's so great about the weak and frail Liu Qing? As long as she shows her edge, Yan Jing will always notice her.
But tomorrow's hunting trip is for men. If I perform too outstandingly, it will annoy the men. If I restrain myself, Yan Jing will not be able to see me.
So she bet everything on today's banquet with the theme of horse riding and archery.
Polo, pot-shooting, horse-racing…
Try your best to win the championship in the women's group in each event.
But when she came down from the arena, she was told that Yan Jing had not come at all.
All efforts were in vain.
No, calm down and relax, Lerong. The highlight has not yet arrived and she has not lost everything.
Gao Lerong took a deep breath, walked towards Yan Jing with a smile on her face, and said in a sweet voice: "Master Yan, why are you here at this time? I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Yan Jing looked up upon hearing the voice, nodded slightly, and said casually: "I was delayed a little on the way."
Gao Lerong's eyes swept across his riding clothes. Yan Jing had obviously come all the way here on horseback. What could have delayed her?
The palms under the wide sleeves were bleeding from the nails. The pain made her gently loosen her hands, her expression unchanged: "I see, then you came at the right time, sir. The next event is [Horse Archery]. Would you like to stay and watch it?"
The finale of the Horse-riding and Archery Banquet, a place that everyone is looking forward to.
She will definitely win.
Yan Jing did not answer her immediately, but glanced at her and said softly, "Do you want to see it?"
Wen Ying had always wanted to participate in the [Horse Archery] but had never had the chance. She was so excited at this moment: "Of course!"
Hearing this, Yan Jing retracted his gaze and politely replied to Gao Lerong: "Thank you for the invitation. We will stay and watch."
"Okay, great."
Gao Lerong forced a smile and responded reluctantly.
Just wait and see, Liu Qing.
I'm sure to win this round.
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