But we'll have to wait and see what the truth is.
Laughing and joking, the night passed by in no time.
...
The next day.
Outside the inn, the group was about to embark on the next leg of their journey.
"Master, master, may I ride a horse today? I want to ride a horse, and look, Fei'er is looking at me with expectant eyes."
As soon as they left the inn, Xiao Yanzi, who had disappeared from sight, led her Fei'er to the front of everyone and turned to ask the Emperor, who was already on the carriage, a question in a loud voice.
Hearing the sound, the carriage was already deep in thought. Listening to the commotion outside, she also poked her head out to watch what was happening. She wanted to ride too.
She rode a horse once and has come to love it.
But, for some reason, Chen Nian turned his head and looked at Qing'er sitting next to him.
Qing'er is still here. It would be so boring to leave her alone in the carriage.
"Go ahead, ride whenever you want, and come back when you get tired. Don't worry, I won't be bored."
How could Qing'er not understand Chen Nian's meaning? She picked up the storybook Chen Nian had placed on the seat and shook it.
She discovered that the storybooks were quite interesting; no wonder Niannian liked them so much.
She missed out on these years.
However, it's not too late now.
However, once she returns to the palace, these things should be far removed from her, and she must once again become the person who handles everything properly and is dignified and generous.
"Qing'er—"
Seeing the undisguised affection in Qing'er's eyes, Chen Nian felt a pang of heartache, turned around, and hugged Qing'er tightly.
Qing'er was always raised as a proper young lady and the matriarch of a family. She learned a lot. The Empress Dowager was also a person who valued rules and regulations, so Qing'er naturally had no access to things like storybooks.
Because of her poor health, she grew up outside the palace and naturally had no shortage of storybooks. In addition, the Empress Dowager did not have any requirements for her, so even after returning to the palace, she could still read storybooks in Cining Palace.
But Qing'er is different. Qing'er has too many things to pay attention to and too many things to worry about.
Shen Nian wanted to persuade Qing'er to relax a little, but she didn't know where to start. In the Qing Dynasty, there were too many rules and restrictions on women, and she often felt powerless to do so.
If she hadn't lived outside the palace, enjoyed the Empress Dowager's favoritism, and hadn't received Qing'er's unwavering protection, perhaps she would have lost her true nature long ago.
Her abilities were too weak to change the heavy and strict rules and barriers. All she could do was try to make Qing'er a little happier.
...
Only after coming to the outside of the palace could Qing'er relax.
She thought that Qing'er's final decision to leave with Xiao Jian was because she had been bound for too long and wanted freedom.
"Niannian, I'm fine."
Qing'er felt a warm current flow through her heart as she listened to the heartache in Chen Nian's tone.
She knew why.
Since she is favored and protected by the Empress Dowager, it is only right that she tries to please her.
She's already gotten used to those lifestyles. It's okay. Those things only have benefits for her, no drawbacks. The more she learns, the more confident she becomes, and the better she can protect herself in the future.
Moreover, having her by my side is enough; nothing else matters.
"Niannian, do you want to ride a horse? Come out quickly, let's ride together."
Little Swallow also saw Chen Nian's head peeking out. Having spent so much time together, she understood Chen Nian and called out to him.
"Okay, go play, I'm going to read a notebook."
Qing'er raised her hand and gently rubbed Chen Nian's head as she spoke softly.
...
Finally, after being persuaded by Qing'er and urged by Xiao Yanzi, Chen Nian got off the carriage.
"What, Niannian wants to ride too?"
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