Golden Branch

"Drive! Drive!"

Wang Heng did not take a carriage on this trip, but rode her Dayuan horse.

Dressed in red and riding a white horse, he left the city and galloped freely on the official road.

Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan and others were also wearing Hu clothing, riding horses, and following the figure closely.

There were also a number of slaves, guards, and several carriages, which were quickly following behind.

Dada! Dada!

The sound of horse hooves clattered and the breeze whistled in her ears, blowing her clothes up.

After holding it in for so many days, Wang Heng finally experienced the thrill of a galloping horse again.

At the end of April and the beginning of May, the wheat fields along the roadside had already produced heavy ears of wheat.

The green ears of wheat will turn golden in a few days.

The grass and trees on the roadside are very lush and flourishing.

The bright sunshine is blazing and brilliant.

Early summer is approaching and the weather is getting hotter.

Wang Heng was wearing a ruqun with wide sleeves fluttering and the intricate hem of her skirt drawing ripples in the air.

"Drive! Drive!"

Wang Heng's interest was completely aroused.

She swung the whip quickly, almost becoming one with the horse.

Mount Li is less than a hundred miles away from Chang'an.

By noon, the group had completed half of the journey.

Although Wang Heng enjoyed the thrill of galloping on horseback, she would not ignore it.

She went out this time to have fun, not to travel.

After looking at the sun and estimating the remaining distance, Wang Heng stopped and ordered people to prepare a meal on the roadside.

Even though Wang Heng was not a princess, she was still a noble lady from a prominent family.

When you are out, never settle for less.

The servants quickly prepared the food on the roadside, and Wang Heng, Wang Mian and others even had freshly made, hot soup noodles to eat.

On the official road, the carriages and pedestrians passing by, seeing the scene here, all subconsciously avoided it.

Noble man!

This must be a distinguished person who came out of the capital to travel.

Don't provoke him.

After dinner, Wang Heng continued riding.

At dusk, as the sun set, Wang Heng and her group arrived at her large property in Mount Li.

"I pay my respects to the princess. May the princess be blessed!"

The person in charge of taking care of the forest was a manager brought by Wang Heng from Yizhou.

Born into the Wang family, his ancestors had been slaves of the Wang family for several generations.

He is in his thirties, has good martial arts skills, and is also familiar with general affairs.

When he was in Yizhou, he helped Wang Heng manage the farm.

When he arrived in the capital, he was assigned to Mount Li.

This steward had made great contributions in protecting his master during the time of my grandfather, and was specially rewarded by the master and given the surname "Wang".

Being given a surname, and such a noble surname as "Wang", Manager Wang and his family are even more devoted and loyal to their master.

Today, Wang Heng is not only a princess, but also the head of the Wang family.

When Manager Wang saw her, he became even more respectful.

He did not feel any dissatisfaction or resentment at all because he was placed outside the city and was not valued by his master.

"Wake up! Has a hot spring really been dug out of the mountain?"

Wang Heng raised her hand and asked Manager Wang to stand up.

Steward Wang got up and bowed as he followed Wang Heng. "Princess, there is indeed a hot spring!"

"I have already ordered people to surround that place and dig around it!"

"The princess is truly blessed. On that hillside, we have dug out four or five springs of varying sizes."

"From this, I speculate that there might be an underground water vein under this hillside!"

Wang Heng nodded slowly, threw the whip to the guard beside her, and strode up the mountain with her hairpin and black pointed-toe leather boots.

After walking for a quarter of an hour, we reached the halfway point of the mountain and saw a place covered by indigo curtains.

As early as when Wang Heng said she wanted to come and check, Manager Wang, who had received the order, had already ordered people to search and investigate the mountain carefully in advance.

All the ferocious beasts such as jackals, tigers, leopards, and nearby mountain people were wiped out.

Farmhands were also posted on the mountain, at the foot of the mountain, and around several springs.

Manager Wang dares to use the lives of his entire family as a guarantee that there will never be any "accidents" in this mountain area that can harm his master!

The servants lifted the curtain and respectfully invited Wang Heng and others in.

The area enclosed by the tent is about seventy or eighty meters square.

The space is not too big, but there are four or five springs scattered around.

The largest of them has been dug up and surrounded by several bluestone floors.

Wang Heng walked slowly towards the front, stepping on the stone slabs.

In the early summer evening, it is still a little cool in the mountains.

Wisps of white steam emerged from the puddles on the ground.

Wang Heng squatted down, stretched out her fair and slender hand, and gently reached out to the water surface.

hot!

The temperature of this water is probably slightly higher than the warm water you usually use for washing.

Wang Heng sniffed and could faintly smell the scent of minerals similar to sulfur.

"Ajiu, it is indeed a hot spring, no doubt about it?"

Wang Mian moved closer to Wang Heng and squatted down like her.

Her hands gently stirred in the water.

Amidst the gurgling sound of water, Wang Mian's excited voice echoed, "And they are all high-quality hot springs rich in various minerals."

“If you soak in it regularly, it will definitely help you stay healthy.”

"Besides the natural minerals, we can also transform these springs into hot springs with various benefits!"

"For example, you can add milk, essential oils like rose and peony, various nourishing herbs, or even fruit wine..."

Wang Mian couldn't help but think of the hot spring resort in the future.

The hot springs there are rich and varied.

You can just copy and paste and build their hot spring villa to be extremely comfortable and wonderful.

"Amian always has lots of wonderful ideas!"

After listening to Wang Mian's story, Wang Heng couldn't help but smile and praise her, saying, "This Tangquan Villa will be planned according to your wishes, Amian!"

"Okay! Don't worry, I'll draw up the blueprints later, and we'll build Tangquan Villa together!"

"Oh right, Ajiu, you can give it a try first! I think this spring has been dug out!"

Wang Mian’s suggestion is feasible.

This spring has been dug out, revealing a puddle about one or two meters square, with bubbles bubbling at the bottom.

The puddle is paved with bluestone slabs. As long as some pebbles are placed in the puddle to fix the soil, you can step on it and soak in it.

To be honest, Wang Mian has been here for nearly ten years, and due to the constraints of secularity and rules, he has never been able to swim or take a bath to his heart's content.

Wang Mian was so excited because he had dug out a hot spring on his own mountain. He also thought that with the hot spring, he could build a hot spring pool.

By then, you will have your own Tangquan Villa and can play however you want to your heart’s content!

"Okay, let's give it a try!"

Wang Heng had never taken a hot spring bath before, and after hearing what Wang Mian said, she became interested.

She stood up, called Manager Wang, and told him the method proposed by Wang Mian to temporarily lay the cobblestones.

Manager Wang is very capable.

After Wang Heng gave the order, he quickly ordered people to bring loads of pebbles.

Manager Wang also ordered people to continue digging to expand the area of ​​the puddle.

Digging and laying pebbles at the same time.

Wang Hengze, Wang Mian and others were strolling on the mountain.

The mountain is lush and green with many plants and trees.

In addition to common trees, there are also some fruit trees such as jujube trees and apricot trees.

But these trees are all grown wild.

In early summer, some wild fruit trees bear fruit. The fruits are not big, but they look juicy.

Wang Heng, Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan and other little girls are at the lively age.

When I saw these fruits, I was so excited that I started picking wild fruits.

"These dates are too sour!"

"Huh? There are mulberries too."

"The apples aren't ripe yet. They're green and astringent..."

“…It’s okay, you can just use it to make wine!”

Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan and Zheng Shiliu were in high spirits, tasting and discussing.

They don't care about the fruit itself, but enjoy the process of picking and making delicious food.

Wang Heng watched the whole process.

Well, it’s not that I’m reserved or self-righteous, but rather - I’m lazy!

Several little girls played in the mountains and forests for a long time, and the afterglow of the setting sun slowly faded away in the mountains.

The sky is getting dark.

The servants quickly lit the lanterns.

The moonlight is hazy and the lights are twinkling.

Wang Heng and his group returned to the slope.

In less than an hour, the spring inside the tent had undergone a huge change—

The largest spring, which was originally only a puddle of one or two meters square, has now expanded to three or four meters.

The depth of the puddle was also deepened.

From less than two feet at the beginning to more than four feet now.

If an adult of normal height stands at the bottom of the pit, the water can reach his hips.

If you sit down, your neck will almost be covered.

The puddle is densely covered with pebbles. Soaked in the warm spring water, the stones seem to become particularly smooth and moist.

There are also pebbles and bluestone floors around the puddle.

The stone slabs have also been washed clean in advance, so you can sit or lie down directly on them.

In addition to this spring, the other four springs have also been expanded.

Although it is not as big as this one, it is still one or two meters square and the water is two or three feet deep.

Taking a bath may not be enough, but you can soak your feet and play with water!

Manager Wang not only ordered people to expand and renovate the spring, but also set up many fences and screens around it.

Even if someone breaks in, they will not be able to see the people in the hot spring pool directly.

They would first see the outermost layer of indigo curtains, followed by the screen, and then the gauze curtains.

There are layers upon layers of barriers, and each layer is guarded by guards, slaves, etc., ensuring absolute safety.

Wang Heng walked by and saw all of this.

She was secretly satisfied: Manager Wang is indeed reliable in his work.

"A Mian, Shisan Niang, let's have some food first."

After wandering around in the mountains for nearly an hour, Wang Heng felt a little hungry.

She called a few friends and gave them instructions to prepare the meal.

Manager Wang had already ordered people to make preparations.

In addition to the fences and screens around the "hot spring", Manager Wang also ordered people to lay a thick layer of lichen (carpet) on the open space.

There are food tables, tableware, small screens, and other ornaments.

If you only look at these things, no one would imagine that this is a hillside in the wild.

All I can say is that the rich and powerful enjoy their lives regardless of time or place.

As long as they want, they can turn the wilderness into a high-end restaurant.

Wang Heng brought her friends closer, took off her shoes, and stepped on the soft, clean lichen wearing only her footwear.

When they arrived in front of the food table, several people knelt down.

The maids brought up the sumptuous meal with a slightly rustic flavor.

A slightly cool breeze blew slowly in the mountains.

In a puddle not far away, warm spring water was bubbling.

The sky is dotted with stars and insects are chirping on the ground.

In every corner of the lichen, there are aromatherapy burners, and insect repellent incense balls are burned, emitting a slightly herbal scent and wisps of smoke.

Wang Heng and others ate quietly, rinsed their mouths, and washed their hands.

He sat and drank tea for a while before getting up.

Wang Heng had taken off her shoes after having dinner, and now that she was going to play in the water, she simply didn't put on her shoes anymore.

She ordered someone to take off her feet, and her two white, tender and beautiful little feet stepped on the clean bluestone floor.

hiss!

A little cold, but feels good on the feet!

A pair of jade feet that look like they are carved from jade, with round and cute toes and toenails that are a healthy pink.

Wang Mian glanced at Wang Heng's small feet and couldn't help but sigh in his heart:

Alas, Nuwa is so partial.

Not only is Ajiu beautiful, but even her toes are so pretty!

When I watched "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" before, I thought it was too exaggerated that A Zi's feet could make You Tanzhi fall in love with her.

No matter how beautiful your feet are, how beautiful can they be?

It was not until he saw Wang Heng’s jade feet that Wang Mian understood: Master Jin, you are not lying to me!

It's so white, delicate and flawless that even if you're not a foot fetishist, you'll be moved.

Wang Heng didn't know that her eldest daughter's thinking had become "abnormal".

She walked on the bluestone floor. Except for the slight stimulation of the coolness when she first stepped on it, her round and cute toes couldn't help but contract. Then, she adapted to the touch.

Da da da!

A pair of jade feet stepped gently, and soon they arrived in front of the hot spring.

The servants have prepared low couches, Hu beds, etc., and the masters can sit or lie down on them.

Wang Heng did not use a seat, but sat directly on the bluestone floor.

Ah Man hurriedly helped Wang Heng lift up her long skirt and tucked it around her waist.

The maid also rolled up the panties under the skirt, revealing two white and slender legs.

Wang Heng's cold white skin seemed to be covered with a layer of soft light under the hazy moonlight.

White and translucent.

After her toes lightly touched the water surface and adjusted to the slightly higher water temperature, Wang Heng slowly put her entire foot in.

Wow!

The feeling of being wrapped in hot water is really comfortable, as if every pore is opened and the skin can freely accept the moisture of water.

Comfortable!

Wang Heng was so comfortable that she almost moaned. Her two little feet kicked in the water involuntarily, splashing layers of water.

Wang Mian and others also went into the water.

I don’t even dare to take a bath. Although there are layers of protection all around, what if something happens?

After all, they are in the wild. If a lecher comes, these girls will suffer!

……

After Lou Yu left the yamen, he came to the princess's residence and learned that Wang Heng had left the city.

Without delay, he took the horse and rode away.

Before curfew, Lou Yu rushed out of the city gate and headed towards Mount Li.

It took him only two hours to travel dozens of miles.

When we arrived at the foot of the mountain, it was already late at night.

Lou Yu looked up, and with his extremely sharp senses, he saw the light halfway up the mountain.

"It's late at night, and Ah Heng is still on the mountain?"

Not knowing what his little girl was up to, Lou Yu got anxious and dropped his horse and left his guards behind. He jumped up the mountain like a roc.

Then, Lou Yu saw a beautiful sight that made his blood boil...

PS: Dear friends, I'm sorry, I'm not in a good state today, I feel dizzy and my eyes hurt, so I'll update it once. I'll make up for it tomorrow! ┭┮﹏┭┮