Back when they were taken away by the Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry outside Liangzhou City, Jing Zhe had already experienced the feeling of holding Murong Xi in his arms.
However, because he was arrested at the time, Jing Zhe didn't have much time to experience other feelings.
But things are different now.
After Murong Xi mounted his horse, there were quite a few people coming and going outside the Wenxiang Residence. Murong Xi remained expressionless, but he was still very shy inside, so he did not dare to get too close to Jing Zhe.
However, as the horse bounced up and down, Murong Xi's body uncontrollably leaned into Jing Zhe's arms. Because they were so close, she could even feel Jing Zhe's heartbeat and breathing.
Jing Zhe was the same; he had such a beautiful woman in his arms, and the scent of her hair still lingered in his nostrils.
But they were on the street, surrounded by passersby, and the two of them were already attracting enough attention. If people were to see him acting so lewdly, it would be too embarrassing. So Jing Zhe could only try his best to move his butt back as far as he could, feeling both happy and pained...
Chu Xia leaned against the windowsill, watching the two of them from mounting their horses to leaving. Thinking of Murong Xi's hesitant and nervous expression, Chu Xia sniffed: "The stench of love is so strong!"
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When we were in the city, the streets were crowded with people, so the horse couldn't run too fast. It slowly weaved through the crowds and it took more than fifteen minutes to reach the city gate.
After leaving the city, looking at the wide, flat road and the still-snowy white snow on both sides, both Jing Zhe and Murong Xi's moods soared as they left the city.
Jing Zhe raised his whip and galloped away.
Although the air was chilly, Murong Xi didn't feel it at all. Her cheeks were red, but not because of shyness or cold, but because of—excitement!
Having spent so many years in the Yueyao Palace, everything outside the palace held a special allure for her. This was why she could be so satisfied even while strolling through Jingzhou City. Now, having left the city with Jing Zhe, the experience was even more unparalleled.
The two ran aimlessly into the warm winter sun for an unknown amount of time until they saw low mountains covered in snow ahead. They then slowed down, and Jing Zhe laughed, "That's Lijing Mountain. We can't run any further; if we go any further, we'll be out of Jingzhou territory!"
Murong Xi nodded, looking at the snow-covered mountains that blended into the distant horizon, and smiled, "When I came here before, Chu Xia told me about this Li Jing Mountain. It's called Li Jing Mountain because once you go beyond the foot of this mountain, it's no longer Jingzhou."
Jing Zhe smiled and nodded in approval.
Murong Xi then said quietly, "Looking at this mountain, it means we won't be long before we leave Jingzhou."
The moment those words were spoken, a sense of sadness filled the air.
Didn't you say yesterday that you had something to tell me?
Jing Zhe asked.
"we…"
Murong Xi thought for a moment and said, "Let's go downstairs and talk!"
Jing Zhe had come via mountain paths, which were muddy because the snow hadn't been cleared after it fell, and the sun had been shining brightly for the past few days, causing the snow to begin to melt.
"The road ahead is too difficult to travel. If you have anything to say, it's just as good to say it on horseback."
Jing Zhe reminded him.
"But...I want to look at you as you speak."
Murong Xi's tone was firm and left no room for argument.
"I see..."
Jing Zhe thought for a moment, then reached under Murong Xi's armpits and scooped her up in his arms. The next moment, he turned Murong Xi around in mid-air and put her down.
At this moment, Murong Xi was still sitting on the horse, but she was face to face with Jing Zhe. Because the space on the horse was not large, their faces were almost touching.
Although they were even closer than this just now, they still couldn't see Jing Zhe's face, and he couldn't see hers either, so Murong Xi didn't feel embarrassed at all.
But now it's different. Jing Zhe is so close, she can feel his warm breath, and her cheeks turn red.
At this moment, Murong Xi was undoubtedly very alluring. Jing Zhe couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek. The reason he dared to be so bold was firstly because no one could see them in the open mountains, so he wasn't afraid. Most importantly, when Murong Xi called him out, he guessed what she wanted to say to him.
So they were emboldened and asked, "What do you want to tell me?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Xi was no longer shy. After all, compared to what she was about to say, this eye contact was nothing.
He took a deep breath and said, "You asked me before if I was willing, and although I did say that that night, I want to tell you again—"
Jing Zhe nodded, signaling her to continue.
"I—will—do—it!"
Murong Xi seemed to have used all her strength to utter those three words.
But Jing Zhe was not satisfied and continued to ask, "So what are you willing to do?"
From the moment Murong Xi hesitated, Jing Zhe decided to tease her and make her take the initiative.
"I'm willing—even if you lay a hand on me, I'm willing to give up my throne, and I'm still willing to be your woman—are you satisfied?"
Murong Xi practically roared, startling even the birds on the mountain, who fluttered their wings and took flight.
Jing Zhe did not speak, but answered him with his actions.
Next, he reached out and pulled Murong Xi into his arms, resting his chin on her head, and said softly, "I've been waiting for this for so, so long..."
Upon hearing this, Murong Xi could no longer control herself and burst into tears in Jing Zhe's arms, as if all the grievances and sadness of the past few days had been worthwhile. Jing Zhe gently held her, no longer harboring any ill intentions. Only when Murong Xi's sobs subsided did Jing Zhe cup her face and carefully wipe away the tear stains on her face with his hands.
Jing Zhe is now as gentle as he is in front of Zhu Xinning, Zhang Xiaoyu, and Yu Xiangrong, which is what Murong Xi once longed for. Now her dream has finally come true, and tears well up in her eyes again.
Seeing this, Jing Zhe immediately teased, "Don't cry anymore, or your makeup will be ruined. If it's ruined, you won't look good, and who would want you then?"
"I didn't wear any makeup at all!"
Murong Xi muttered a dissatisfied remark, but obediently sniffed twice, and then there were no more tears in her eyes.
"Are you really not wearing makeup?"
Jing Zhe teased her.
"No...no!"
Murong Xi spoke with the fiercest tone but with the least confidence because she had made up her mind long ago and had specially dressed up before going out. Of course, she was naturally beautiful, so even if she wore makeup, it was only a light touch...
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