The princess regretted it.

Jin An gently shook her head as she rode, trying to shake off the strange thoughts brought on by Zhong Chuzhou's words. She decided to interrupt their conversation, glanced back at the two men on horseback behind her, and said with a smile, "Third Brother, Cousin Zhong, hurry up. Let's have a race today to see who can run the fastest." With that, she gently shook the reins, and Bai Xue, understandingly, quickened her pace and galloped forward. Her long hair fluttered in the wind, a breathtaking sight.

Zhong Chuzhou and the Third Prince exchanged a glance, both smiling. They also quickened their pace, following Jin An as they headed deeper into the enclosure.

The clatter of horse hooves echoed across the paddock like the rapid beat of drums. Jin An, riding Bai Xue, took the lead, feeling the wind whistling in her ears and a sense of exhilaration in her heart. She would occasionally glance back at Zhong Chuzhou and the Third Prince, who were following closely behind her, her desire to win growing stronger.

Zhong Chuzhou rode Heiyun with a slender figure, his uninhibited temperament fully displayed on horseback. He looked at Jin'an in front of him, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and with a light squeeze of his legs, Heiyun galloped away like a black lightning, quickly closing the distance with Jin'an.

The Third Prince, a step behind, was not to be outdone. He sat steadily on his dark brown warhorse, his eyes firm and focused. His riding skills were also quite superb, and every movement was just right, maintaining speed without losing elegance.

The three horses raced across the paddock, raising clouds of dust. Zhong Chuzhou soon caught up with Jin'an. When Jin'an glanced sideways at him, Zhong Chuzhou was also looking at him. He glanced back at the Third Prince, then raised an eyebrow. Jin'an instantly understood what he meant: he was clearly trying to shake off Changsun Wuwang. She pursed her lips in a sly smile, averted her gaze, and raised the whip in her hand. "Go!" She sped up again. Bai Xue's white fur was like clouds, while Jin'an was as dazzling as the sun, galloping across the green grass.

Zhong Chuzhou laughed heartily and shouted, "Jin'an, you're cheating again!" He squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, whipped his hand, and "Go!" Like an arrow shot from a bow, the black cloud galloped forward, following closely behind Jin'an. The scenery of the paddocks flashed before their eyes: tall trees, blooming wildflowers, and the occasional small animal.

The Third Prince chased closely for a while, but gradually fell further behind. Although his riding skills were quite good, he was not well-received as a child, and his performance in the Six Arts of a Gentleman, Horseback Archery, was relatively inferior to that of the other princes. This was because he rarely had the opportunity to attend riding and archery lessons. It was only after he became close to Jin An that he finally had the opportunity to practice riding and archery through Jin An's favor. But in the end, he could not compare to those who had practiced since childhood. Moreover, his horse was indeed not as good as Jin An's White Snow or Zhong Chuzhou's Black Cloud.

Falling behind, Changsun Wuwang was extremely unwilling to give up, his stubbornness and pride surging within him. He gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing a strong unwillingness to admit defeat, and gripped the reins even tighter. He was unwilling to be left behind, and secretly vowed to catch up and not let them underestimate him. But no matter how hard he tried, the distance seemed to grow, which only intensified his frustration. He could already feel the horse's stamina waning, and although he felt very unwilling, he also knew that forcing the horse to catch up would only cause it to overwork. In desperation, he gave up the chase.

The Third Prince slowed down and walked forward slowly, trying to adjust his mood. He had a premonition that Zhong Chuzhou might really be his stumbling block. It seemed that it was because of Zhong Chuzhou that his plan was destroyed in the palace before. But Zhong Chuzhou's background made it impossible for him to do anything. The power in the hands of the Imperial Aunt alone was beyond his reach. He felt that he had to think about how to keep him away from Jin'an. He looked particularly relaxed, walking slowly while admiring the scenery on both sides. But the calculations in his heart were always

The two, who had already run far away, arrived at an open area. Jin An pulled the reins, bringing Bai Xue to a slow stop. She panted slightly, her face flushed with excitement. Turning her horse around, she faced Zhong Chuzhou, who was also slowing down behind her. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with a light as bright as the stars and the vast river. "Brother Zhong, I won."

Zhong Chuzhou stopped the dark clouds and looked at Jin'an with a smile on his face. "Jin'an's riding skills are getting better and better." His eyes fell on Jin'an tenderly, as if everything around them had become dim and dull.

A gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it the scent of green grass. Heiyun, carrying Zhong Chuzhou, came closer to Baixue. Baixue didn't reject him, and the two horses huddled together affectionately.

Jin An watched the interaction between the two horses, feeling strangely uncomfortable. She dismounted, took a deep breath, and savored the tranquility and beauty of the moment. She gazed into the distance, a strange feeling welling up in her heart. "I haven't felt this carefree in ages."

Zhong Chuzhou then got off the horse, walked to Jinan's side, looked at her lovingly, and said with a smile: "If Jinan likes, I can accompany you to race horses anytime in the future." His eyes revealed seriousness.

Jin An glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, but didn't answer directly. Instead, he turned around and gently patted Bai Xue's neck. "Bai Xue really stood out today. We have a good understanding."

Seeing that she was deliberately avoiding him, Zhong Chuzhou lowered his head and chuckled. He also turned around and touched Bai Xue's face with his hand. Bai Xue rubbed against his hand affectionately. He slowly said, "Jin An likes Bai Xue, so cousin will give it to you."

"That's inappropriate. This is a rare and precious horse. It's not right to take someone else's love away." Jin An didn't look at him, but simply stroked Bai Xue's mane with her hand and said a cold refusal. Although she really liked it and might have accepted it in the past, she didn't know whether Zhong Chuzhou knew about it, nor did she know what his attitude would be. Anyway, it felt inappropriate.

She suddenly said to Zhong Chuzhou, "Brother Zhong, why did you leave Third Brother behind? Did you discover anything?"

Zhong Chuzhou was taken aback for a moment, then his lips curled up into a warm smile. "We both know his character, and we don't know if he has other plans or plots. I'm here to cheer you up today. Let's avoid some things if we can."

Jin An nodded slightly upon hearing this. "Ever since their last plot in the palace failed, he's been intentionally trying to distance himself from me. He's already put off coming to the enclosure several times, and I don't know why he suddenly changed his mind and went to ask Father for help again."

"I think you have some plan again. Even if you are in the palace, you must have someone with you when you go out. It is best to bring Han Shuang with you. I think not many people know that she can fight, and she is more sensitive to smells than ordinary people. Having her around can prevent some accidents from happening." Zhong Chuzhou said softly.

After hearing what he said, Jin An turned around and looked at him with burning eyes, "How do you know so much about Han Shuang's situation?"