When we returned from Zhuang Ning Palace, Xiao Cui and Xiao Tao seemed to be hesitant to speak. I knew they were worried that Concubine De might have told me something. I smiled softly as we walked. "We haven't even chatted for a while and I came to see you making tea. What can we say?"
They were skeptical, and I patted them helplessly: "If I really said something that made me uncomfortable, do you think I would hold it in?"
"It's just saying things like the Queen Mother likes April snow, and the twin princesses like April snow." I said casually.
They thought about it and seemed to feel that it was credible, so they said no more.
What I noticed was that it seemed that the two princesses really liked April Snow, and they did not refute or correct it.
Suddenly I became curious about what kind of girl this princess, who is one year younger than me, is.
When I was about to reach Chenxiang Pavilion, I saw a familiar person standing at the door of Chenxiang Pavilion from afar - Eunuch Afu?
Didn’t Song Heng go to Dapushan Temple to worship Buddha with the Queen Mother?
Although it was almost noon, I didn't expect them to come back so soon.
But my steps had unconsciously quickened. When Eunuch Ah Fu saw us, we also hurriedly saluted me and said, "Mu Zhaoyi."
"His Majesty is already waiting for Concubine Mu in the yard." Eunuch Afu stretched out a hand to lead the way for me. I nodded and walked into the yard.
Song Heng wore a hair crown, which shone with golden luster under the sunlight. He also wore a snow-white brocade robe with gold thread trim, which made him look indescribably handsome and noble.
He turned around and saw me and smiled softly: "You're back."
According to normal circumstances, I should have said apologetically, "Your Majesty, why did you wait here for me for so long without sending anyone to inform me?"
But I don't want to say it. Seeing him dressed in white today, I thought of the April snow in Zhuangning Palace, and thought of him going to Zhuangning Palace to enjoy the April snow. Although Concubine De also said that he was just playing chess, it's okay for me to be jealous.
So I pretended to be somewhat indifferent and said "hmm", then bowed politely and said, "Your Majesty, long live the emperor."
He frowned slightly, then slowly said, "Remember you said a few days ago that you wanted to go horseback riding at the stables? I'll take you there this afternoon."
I was delighted. When he told me that I had rescued a doe from a princess of another country, my blood boiled. But at that time, Song Heng was very busy and only promised me that he would take me there.
I had almost forgotten about this matter for a while, but when he mentioned it, my long-pent-up anticipation and enthusiasm suddenly surged up: "Okay!"
The tense expression on her face suddenly turned into a smile, and when she met his smiling eyes, she realized that she was exposed.
Mistake. Mistake.
*
When I arrived at the entrance of the horse farm, I saw a very tall tree whose name I couldn’t yet tell, but it felt very familiar to me.
Sure enough, I have been here before.
After changing into my hunting clothes, I felt clean and refreshed in the breeze, which was very pleasant.
When he came out, he saw Song Heng standing not far away, leading a tall black horse. The black horse's hair was shiny black with a silver luster. Song Heng had not changed his clothes and was gently stroking the horse's lowered head with his hand.
The black horse that looks tough and powerful looks like a pure and harmless foal in Song Heng's hands.
He turned around and saw me, and waved at me: "Shuang'er, come here."
I walked over in small steps. Could I ride this one?
I stared blankly into the horse's dark and bright eyes - riding it would certainly be heroic, but first I had to be able to ride it.
Song Heng seemed to see my hesitation and said gently, "Tafeng may look mighty and tall, but he is very docile when he is still. Don't worry."
"And," he pulled me to the stirrups, "I will protect you."
I felt Song Heng's reassuring warmth on my hands and his confident yet gentle voice in my ears. I nodded in confusion, "Okay."
I held the reins tightly, stepped on the stirrups, and flipped over to sit on the horse's back. When I did these movements, I found that I was actually very skilled and could do them in one go.
As he stared blankly at his hands, he caught a glimpse of Song Heng's approving gaze standing on the horse.
"Shuang'er did a great job," Song Heng's voice was like a breeze that made me feel elated.
While I was still thinking about how to respond, I suddenly felt a movement behind me. Song Heng also turned over and rode on me. His snow-white robe swayed, and the movement of turning over and mounting the horse was truly smooth and pleasing to the eye.
Suppressing the urge to praise Song Heng, I asked doubtfully, "Shall we ride a horse?"
He naturally wrapped his arms around me, gently holding my hands that were holding the reins, and the familiar scent of ambergris came to me again.
My back was to him, so I couldn't see his expression, but I could hear his voice, which had lost its gentleness and warmth from earlier. Instead, it was teasing and alluring: "Well, Shuang'er, do you like it?"
"..." I froze. There were people watching us, okay? The servants at the horse farm all lowered their heads and kept silent, but who knew what kind of expressions they had when they lowered their heads!
"If you don't like me, can you still jump down..." I retorted weakly.
Song Heng quickly replied, "Well, I didn't finish telling Shuang'er just now. When the Tafeng is still, it is very docile, but when it moves, it is as sharp as lightning and gusts of wind. Shuang'er, be careful when you jump down."
…
Threaten me.
Okay, I'm afraid I'm a coward.
"Ride it." I said calmly. To be honest, I didn't lose anything.
He pulled the reins and began to walk slowly as if he understood human nature. This horse must be very familiar with Song Heng and have a tacit understanding with him.
We walked gradually into the depths of the horse farm, where there were green grass and dotted wild flowers. Song Heng and I coincidentally remained silent, letting the breeze caress our faces and enjoying the momentary peace.
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