Chapter 118 The Female Supporting Character Who Regrets the Arranged Marriage (Part 15)
Chapter 118 The Female Supporting Character Who Regrets the Arranged Marriage (Part 15)
The horse farm is located in the suburbs and covers a considerable area; at least as far as Qingyu can see, it is a verdant expanse.
The breeze carried a natural fragrance, which gradually lifted Qingyu's spirits. When she saw the horses waiting to be chosen, she became even more excited.
And she immediately took a liking to one of the red horses, which looked extremely beautiful. Its gorgeous tail hair shimmered in the sunlight, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary horse.
"I want that horse!" Qingyu pointed with her slender finger, and a red horse stood out.
Zhou Hannan nodded with a smile, and was about to say something when Jin Ruyi spoke first: "Qingyu really has good taste. This horse is perfect for you."
As she spoke, she looked at the coachman, who hurriedly led the red horse to Qingyu, his face flushed and his heart pounding, unable to look at her. "This, this young lady, this is your horse!"
Qingyu stepped forward with great interest, but to her surprise, as soon as she touched the red horse, it affectionately rubbed against her finger, looking incredibly docile.
Qingyu's eyebrows curved into smiles, her delicate face full of laughter. "You're so beautiful... shall I call you Hongbao?"
As if it understood, Hongbao let out a happy neigh, flicked its tail, and then bent its front hooves to let Qingyu ride on its back.
Qingyu was truly thrilled by the spirited horse, but since she had never ridden a horse before, she initially had to slowly walk it with the help of the groom.
Jin Ruyi and Zhou Hannan are both skilled horse riders, but for Qingyu's sake, they both stayed by her side without prior arrangement.
You and I took turns teaching Qingyu how to ride a horse.
Not far away, Qi Zhiyu and Cang Huayu, who could only watch, grew increasingly grim. They regretted not knowing how to ride, which prevented them from getting close to the beautiful woman.
After all, once a horse goes crazy, it's no small matter!
In the blink of an eye, a horse suddenly bolted in fright, charging straight towards Cang Huayu. Everyone was shocked, and when they reacted, they were all stunned in place. Qi Zhiyu even instinctively tried to dodge.
Qingyu looked up and instinctively felt that the female lead was indeed the center of the plot, and something unexpected would happen wherever she went.
She wasn't worried at all; on the contrary, she was quite pleased with herself. Just as she had guessed, a figure quickly emerged from the shadows and swiftly made a move. He threw out a ribbon that wrapped around the horse's leg and pulled it gently, causing the horse to fall to the ground.
By the time everyone came to their senses, the accident had been prevented.
The servants nearby rushed over to check if Cang Huayu was injured.
Qingyu looked at the person who made the move, and became even more certain that the male and female protagonists' visit to the horse farm was unusual, because the one who made the move was none other than Yan Ning.
He stared intently at Qingyu, and they met eyes. Qingyu could see the madness and obsession in his eyes; his gaze was so intense that it seemed to see right through a person.
Qingyu pouted and looked away.
Yan Ning smiled knowingly and was about to step forward when Cang Hua Yu Lian, regaining her senses, moved lightly toward Yan Ning and said softly, "Thank you for saving me, young master."
Yan Ning merely nodded slightly, but her eyes never left Qingyu.
Qingyu felt Yan Ning's intense gaze and was somewhat displeased. She whispered to Zhou Hannan, "Let's go, there's no point in coming here."
Zhou Hannan couldn't wait to leave this awkward place. He really didn't expect Yan Ning to come. She was like a persistent ghost. He nodded hurriedly.
However, just as they turned to leave, Yan Ning flashed and blocked Qing Yu's path. "You can't leave."
His voice was filled with unquestionable determination.
Qingyu raised an eyebrow. "Why? Young Master, have you mistaken me for someone else?"
Yan Ning looked at her with a smile, his eyes greedy. "Admit your mistake? I've been looking for you for a long time. Do you think you can get away so easily?"
The surrounding air seemed to freeze instantly, and Jin Ruyi and Zhou Hannan both looked at Yan Ning warily.
Cang Huayu stood to the side, her eyes filled with complex emotions. She vaguely sensed that there was an unusual relationship between this person named Yan Ning and Qingyu. This sudden change made her feel uneasy.
She was afraid that Yan Ning would become entangled with Qing Yu. Even though she didn't know the former's identity, she could tell from his demeanor and the attitude of Qing Yu and the others that he was no ordinary person.
"Is he the one who helped you?" Qi Zhiyu suddenly whispered in Cang Huayu's ear.
Cang Huayu paused for a moment, then nodded slightly.
Anyway, there's no need to hide it from Qi Zhiyu. The two are husband and wife now, so they share both glory and misfortune.
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Qi Zhiyu's eyes flashed with even more malice. He clenched his fists, but he also knew that this was not the right time to step forward.
But he couldn't help but interject, "Is this young master being too domineering? Does he intend to forcibly abduct a woman?"
Yan Ning looked over with sharp eyes, then narrowed them, as if a wild beast was preparing to attack. He glanced at Qi Zhiyu from head to toe with disdain.
"You're just a mere scholar, yet you dare to challenge me, Your Highness?"
Your Highness...
Qi Zhiyu was startled and looked at Yan Ning with suspicion and uncertainty. "Are you the Crown Prince?"
Yan Ning did not answer him. Instead, her gaze fell on Cang Huayu, who was standing to the side. A complex and dissatisfied look flashed in her eyes. Finally, she said calmly, "It is not appropriate for you to be here. There are pavilions and waterside terraces over there. You should go there."
Cang Huayu opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but when she met Yan Ning's cold gaze, she fell silent.
Everyone else thought Yan Ning was domineering and unruly, but Qingyu understood a little about Yan Ning's "scheming".
It seems this guy is planning to give the male and female leads a "life-saving favor".
It's just a pity for that daughter of the prefect, who was unjustly accused of saving his life.
The atmosphere froze for a moment, but in the end, Qingyu suddenly slapped Hongbao, and the horse neighed and galloped away with Qingyu.
Despite the biting wind, Qingyu's triumphant and joyful smile bloomed like a flower.
Let you fight amongst yourselves; she came here to ride horses anyway!
The sudden turn of events left everyone else somewhat bewildered. Yan Ning was the first to react. He was highly skilled in martial arts and agile, so he immediately grabbed the horse beside him, mounted it, and chased after it.
Zhou Hannan and Jin Ruyi followed closely behind, not to be outdone, and soon the group gradually disappeared into the distance.
Qi Zhiyu and Cang Huayu, who were left behind, glared at each other for a long time in resentment. In the end, the two could only calm down and head to the pavilion in disappointment.
Neither of them are fools; there must be some truth to what Yan Ning said.
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Qingyu couldn't ride a horse, but Hongbao was extremely intelligent. It kept a steady pace and prevented Qingyu from falling off while maintaining its speed.
Qingyu felt the wind whistling past her ears, and her heart was filled with freedom and comfort.
She glanced back at Yan Ning, who was close behind, and a provocative smile appeared on her lips.
Upon seeing this, Yan Ning's eyes darkened, and he squeezed his legs tightly around the horse's belly to increase speed.
Just as they were about to catch up, a stream suddenly appeared ahead.
Qingyu frowned slightly, a hint of panic in her heart. She stroked Hongbao's fur and coaxed softly, "Hongbao, jump over there. I believe in you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Hongbao's eyes lit up, and she jumped up without hesitation.
Her lithe figure drew an arc in the air, the woman on horseback moving with effortless grace.
Qingyu gripped the reins tightly, and after landing safely, she let out a long sigh of relief. Her smile deepened, and she patted Hongbao below, praising, "Great job!"
Red Jewel flicked its tail a few times, as if in response, and the whole horse seemed very happy.
Yan Ning rushed to the stream and reined in his horse. When he saw that the beauty was safe and sound, he wanted to lecture her, but looking at her beautiful smile, he could only shout, "Are you really so reckless?"
Qingyu glared at him and snorted, "None of your business."
Yan Ning smiled helplessly, shook his head, and slowly rode his horse closer.
At this moment, Zhou Hannan and Jin Ruyi also caught up.
Jin Ruyi also witnessed what had just happened. Besides worry, she was now more amazed and delighted. She said coquettishly, "Qingyu, you ran too fast!"
Qingyu smiled gently, a light breeze caressing her face, a truly pleasant sight.
"That's more interesting!"
Otherwise, it's better to take a stroll than to ride a horse.
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