Qin Yining had lived in the mansion for a long time. Even though the Master's Study was located next to the back garden of the Marquis's mansion, one could see the man-made lake, vegetation, and rocks just by leaning against the railing. However, no matter how beautiful the man-made scenery was, it could not compare to the natural scenery in front of one's eyes.
This place was already outside the city. It was early spring in the south. In April, the grass was long and the orioles were flying in the air.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao stood side by side and looked around. The wide grassland was occasionally dotted with new wildflowers. The mountains in the distance were lush green. Not far away, there was a small river that reflected the clear blue sky. The sound of water gurgling could be heard. Occasionally, there were gray rabbits jumping happily on the grassland. White butterflies were flying and dancing on the unknown wildflowers.
Their breath was filled with the unique fragrance of spring grass. Nearby, there were a few horses eating grass with their heads lowered. For a moment, Qin Yining felt as if she had returned to the difficult but free time in the mountains.
"How is it? Do you like it? " Pang Xiao asked her with his hands behind his back and his head lowered. His eyes were somewhat cautious, like a child who longed for praise.
Qin Yining laughed softly and nodded. "I like it very much. How did you find this place?"
Seeing that she was no longer wearing a straight face and was emphasizing etiquette and status like an old scholar, Pang Xiao was very happy. He smiled and said, "I'm used to being free. When I have nothing to do, I like to ride a horse and go out for a ride. I found this place by chance and wanted to bring you here to take a look."
He held her hand with his large hand and walked towards the horses at the side.
Qin Yining's face flushed red. She struggled twice, but his large hand held her even tighter. Looking around, Qin Yining saw that the people Pang Xiao brought were all looking down with no expression on their faces. Only then did Qin Yining's heart feel a little better.
Pang Xiao pointed at a tall white horse not far away and said with a smile, "This is White Cloud. I'm giving it to you. Do you like it?"
Qin Yining was captivated by the handsome white horse in front of him at first glance. Its body was a shiny silvery-white color without any impurities, and its coat was as bright as silver satin under the sun. Its big, furry eyes were moist and gentle, and when it saw Qin Yining approaching, it broke free from the retainer holding the horse and trotted happily to Qin Yining. It lowered its head and gently rubbed against Qin Yining's cheek and neck, as if they had grown up together.
Qin Yining laughed happily. He stretched out his long arms and hugged the white horse's neck. "You're called Bai Yun? Do you like me? "
The horse gently rubbed Qin Yining's neck and cheeks.
"You're so beautiful. I like you so much!" Qin Yining hugged White Cloud and didn't let go.
Pang Xiao had never seen Qin Yining so happy. He had never heard her laughter so clear and melodious, and he had never heard her speak in such a soft and delicate tone as if she was coaxing a child. In his memory, Qin Yining was always cautious, self-restrained, intelligent, and decisive. She was rational and strong. She didn't seem like an unmarried woman at all, but like an adult who had experienced a lot.
Only when she was so lively and happy now, she was a real fifteen-year-old girl.
Her voice was like a small brush brushing against Pang Xiao's heart.
In fact, he also wanted to hug her neck and say to her, "You're so beautiful. I like you so much."
Qin Yining hugged White Cloud's neck and turned around to ask Pang Xiao, "Wang Ye really wants to give it to me?" Her bright smile was still on her face, and the two dimples on her cheeks were extremely cute.
Pang Xiao's gaze was extremely soft. He smiled and said, "Of course it's true. White Cloud is also a ferghana horse. It's a distant relative of Black Cloud. It can be considered as his younger brother. If you miss me in the future, let White Cloud take you out for a walk."
Pang Xiao took over the reins handed to him by Huzi, then patted his warhorse, which had a shiny black coat.
Qin Yining nodded repeatedly. "Black Cloud, White Cloud, it sounds like they are relatives." She took the reins and nimbly mounted the horse. Her skirt fluttered lightly, drawing a beautiful arc on the horse's body.
Pang Xiao saw her confident and at ease posture of mounting the horse, and her valiant and formidable-looking appearance as she sat upright on the horse, his heart thumped like a drum several times.
He fought on the battlefield and was in a trance. Naturally, he didn't admire those delicate and weak women, nor did he like women who only knew how to put on airs. He was attracted to Qin Yining because of her appearance, but more because of her temperament and way of dealing with things.
But today, just Qin Yining's action of mounting the horse really hit his heart.
Pang Xiao seemed to hear the sound of fireworks exploding in the sky. She was indeed the one who should belong to him. She was good at both civil and martial arts. She was both tough and soft …
How could Qin Yining have the time to pay attention to Pang Xiao's performance? She shook the reins, and White Cloud immediately galloped away excitedly. She lowered her body, her long hair fluttering behind her head and her skirt fluttering in the wind. She heard the sound of the wind whistling in her ears. The wind hit her face and body, and the refreshing air was mixed with the fragrance of grass and flowers. She felt that all the depression in her heart had disappeared in this vast world.
Huzi and the Jinghu Wei saw Qin Yining mounting the horse and galloping away. They were originally nervous and wanted to chase after her. What a joke! If something happened to Miss Qin under their watch, Wang Ye would definitely swallow them alive.
But in just a few breaths, White Cloud had already galloped several zhang away. Although their horses ran fast, they couldn't keep up with White Cloud's speed.
Fortunately, upon closer inspection, Qin Yining's riding skills were very exquisite, which made them feel relieved.
Huzi turned the horse around and galloped back to Pang Xiao's side.
Seeing Pang Xiao holding the reins and standing beside Black Cloud in a daze, and her eyes were blurred as if she was deep in thought, Pang Xiao couldn't help but worry, "Master, Fourth Young Lady has already run far away. Aren't you going to chase after her and take a look?"
Pang Xiao came back to her senses and steadied her mind before jumping onto the horse's back. Looking into the distance, Qin Yining's figure had already turned into a small dot.
Pang Xiao couldn't help laughing, "With White Cloud's speed, we won't be able to catch up. Don't worry, she'll be back soon."
Huzi said, "I didn't expect Fourth Young Lady's riding skills to be so exquisite. White Cloud is usually so arrogant that I can't even touch it. But when it saw Fourth Young Lady, it actually clung onto her. It really doesn't have any of the pride of a ferghana horse. Could it be that horses nowadays also know how to look at beauties?"
As soon as Huzi finished speaking, he felt a chill run down his spine. He turned around and saw Pang Xiao's half-smiling eyes.
Huzi's heart quivered. He carefully recalled what he had just said and immediately began to sweat profusely.
He swore to the heavens that he definitely didn't mean to mock his Wang Ye!
"Hey, Master, I'll go check on Potato Fairy." Huzi pulled the reins and fled in panic. He chased after Bing Tang who was happily riding on a date red horse.
Pang Xiao found it funny. He urged his horse to meet Qin Yining, but he was thinking about another problem.
Should he not have given Qin Yining a stallion?
He should have picked a mare for her!
Thinking about how Qin Yining hugged White Cloud, praised it for its beauty, and said that he liked it, Pang Xiao couldn't help but feel depressed.
Qin Yining didn't hug him, didn't praise him for his beauty, and didn't say that he liked him!
He couldn't even compare to a horse!
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