Chapter 42 Horse Startled
The tip of the tongue gently licks the teeth, leaving a lingering, sweet, and honey-like taste in the mouth—a flavor that is addictive.
I initially thought it was a timid little white rabbit, but now it looks more like a little fox.
He thought to himself: It's time for Yanzhou to have a mistress.
Her personality does need some work to be tempered, but it doesn't matter; I have plenty of time to play cat and mouse with her.
Ji Shu ran all the way to the corner before stopping, leaning on a pillar and panting heavily. Seeing that no one was chasing after her, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Thinking about what might have happened in broad daylight if I hadn't stopped him, that jerk.
Throughout the afternoon, Chunzhi noticed that the young woman seemed somewhat distracted. She usually enjoyed reading storybooks and making incense, but she didn't turn a single page for a long time.
He handed the brewed flower tea to Ji Shu and asked softly, "Young lady, what's wrong? You've been looking troubled ever since you came out of the study today. Did that Marquis Yan make things difficult for you?"
Ji Shu snapped out of her daze, took the teacup, and took a sip. She hissed as the warm tea irritated the wound on her lip; the man had actually bitten the corner of her lip.
Upon seeing this, Chunzhi stepped forward and exclaimed in surprise, "Young lady, what happened to your lips?"
Ji Shu touched her lips; it turned out that her lower lip was not only swollen and red, but also bitten raw.
She was furious and determined not to see him again for the next few days.
He feigned composure, saying, "It's nothing, I guess I'm just a little overheated. I'll make some chrysanthemum tea to cool it down later."
He then said, "Chunzhi, let's go to the horse farm tomorrow."
"Alright, my wife, I'll prepare the food tonight."
The next morning.
To avoid that person, Ji Shu took a carriage to the horse farm early in the morning. This horse farm was built by Ji Shu later and was used most of the time to raise horses.
In this world, a good horse is often more precious than a human life, which is why Ji Shu saw the business opportunity.
Uncle Wang, the manager of the horse farm, led the horse over and said, "Young lady, this horse is named Chunfeng. It has a gentle temperament and is perfect for you to ride."
Ji Shu didn't know how to choose, but Uncle Wang was a professional, so whatever he said went.
As they were talking, Uncle Wang led the horse out of the stable and taught Ji Shu how to mount and control it.
After Ji Shu mounted the horse, Uncle Wang first led Chunfeng around once. Seeing that the young lady had grasped the essentials, he then let her hold the reins and ride by herself.
Not far away, Pei Yanzhi squinted at the center of the horse farm, while Lu Changming asked in a low voice, "My lord, shall we not go forward?"
“She’s avoiding me a lot these days. If I go up to her, I’m afraid she won’t ride me and will just walk away.”
After she left yesterday, Pei Yanzhi did not regret it. Since that day, when he thought of Ji Shu saying that she did not want to have any other involvement with Xing Jian, he put aside all his concerns.
Why restrict yourself any longer? You clearly want her so much, both physically and emotionally.
Even if she doesn't want to, then break her wings and tie her to your side.
At this moment, on horseback, Ji Shu held the reins, and the speed was much faster than before. The intense jolts and the rapidly flashing scenery made Ji Shu feel novel and excited.
Even as the horse galloped to the end, Chunfeng showed no sign of stopping. Ji Shu pulled hard on the reins, but Chunfeng completely ignored her commands.
Uncle Wang whistled loudly and called out, but the spring breeze rushed forward like a madman. Ahead lay a vast, dense forest, and the situation was extremely critical.
A figure in black leaped onto the horse's back, landing precisely on her back. A strong chest pressed tightly against her back, and an iron arm encircled her.
"Tighten the reins." A deep voice sounded in my ear.
He was actually teaching her how to control the horse, "Whoa—"
The forces from the waist, abdomen, and back all came together, tightening the reins.
Pei Yanzhi gripped the horse's belly tightly, no matter how much the spring breeze swayed him, and finally stopped, panting heavily.
At this moment, Ji Shu was completely exhausted, her back soaked with cold sweat, and she softly fell into his arms, Pei Yanzhi's left hand firmly holding her waist.
He lowered his head, his hot breath brushing against his disheveled hair: "Are you alright? Were you frightened?"
He didn't ask her why she was there, but was worried that she might be frightened.
For a moment, Ji Shu almost burst into tears, biting her trembling lips.
He quickly regained consciousness, his voice still trembling slightly, "Thank you for your help, Marquis Yan, I'm alright now."
The dense forest was silent; the area was deserted and even somewhat frightening.
Pei Yanzhi steadied his breathing, dismounted, and extended his hand to her: "Come down, I'll catch you."
Her legs were almost stiff from overexertion; if she dismounted, she might not be able to stand steadily.
Seeing him stretch out, he didn't stand on ceremony, used all his strength to move his leg, and dismounted.
However, as soon as she landed, her legs went weak, and before she could even cry out, she collapsed.
She instinctively fell into his arms, clinging to his broad shoulders like a drowning person.
Pei Yanzhi raised an eyebrow, said nothing, but rubbed his fingers against the soft, sticky residue still lingering there.
At this moment, Uncle Wang ran over with Chunzhi. Ji Shu hurriedly pushed him away. The two of them approached and saw that the young lady was unharmed, and then they breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon seeing Pei Yanzhi beside her, Chunzhi hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Marquis Yan."
Wang Bo quickly knelt down to pay his respects, but Pei Yanzhi casually waved his hand, saying, "No need for such formalities when we're out in public. Get up."
Looking at the scene now, where the chaos had subsided, Uncle Wang went over to check on Chunfeng and said with lingering fear, "I don't know what was wrong with this horse today, it seemed to have gone mad. Luckily, the young lady is alright, otherwise I really would have..."
Pei Yanzhi glanced down at Ji Shu's attire today, and there was nothing wrong with it, except for the sachet she wore at her waist.
Pointing to the sachet worn by Ji Shu at her waist, he said, "It's most likely that the fragrance stimulated it."
Ji Shu was stunned, not expecting it was because of her. She took off the sachet, and Uncle Wang took it and smelled it carefully.
He looked up and understood: "Most likely, but the young lady still wants to ride, and there are other horses in the stable."
Upon hearing this, Ji Shu gently shook her head and said that it was unnecessary.
...
Pei Yanzhi stared intently at Ji Shu's departing figure until she boarded the carriage, then mounted his horse and followed behind at a leisurely pace.
Given his status and power as a regional lord, no one could refuse him.
At first, I just thought she was being a little temperamental; after all, a woman's coquettishness is just a way to make her husband like her more.
However, after repeated setbacks, he had to think deeply, realizing that she had never listened to his suggestions.
The carriage had just come to a stop outside the manor, and Ji Shu had not yet dismounted when Pei Yanzhi suddenly leaped onto the carriage. Chang Wu was so startled that he tightened the reins.
The carriage curtain was suddenly lifted, and the black robes stirred up a gust of cold wind with the rapid movement.
He bent down to enter the carriage, the sunlight outlining his taut jawline, and his usually unfathomable eyes were now churning with suppressed emotions.
Ji Shu squinted as the sunlight stung her eyes. The man who should have been on horseback was standing in front of the carriage, looking at her with an inscrutable expression.
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