Transmigrated Female Official

As Chu Qingluo walked alongside Ji Qiran along the corridor, she remembered that the Chu family's carriage was still waiting outside the palace gates. She said, "I'll take the carriage there myself. Let's meet at Yibin Pavilion."

Ji Qiran raised an eyebrow and said, "The carriage is too slow, let's ride a horse."

Chu Qinglu rolled her eyes at him. It's just a meal, why rush him? Does he think she'll run away? Without hesitation, she said, "No, I won't."

"...I've prepared the horses." Ji Qiran pointed to the left side of the palace gate and said, "Look over there."

Following his fingertip, Chu Qingluo saw two magnificent horses in the distance, one white and one brown, both appearing quite tall and robust. She glanced at him again; he really had come prepared…

Chu Qingluo really couldn't ride a horse, but seeing how handsome it was, she couldn't help but go closer to take a look and stroke its soft mane. "Wow!"

Seeing her curious expression, Ji Qiran couldn't help but find it amusing: "How about it? Want to give it a try?"

"Um..." She wanted to try it, but then felt it might not be a good idea.

"Don't worry, I'll help you up." After saying that, Ji Qiran placed his hand on her slender waist and said to her very naturally, "Go ahead."

This is completely like forcing a duck onto a shelf!

With a determined look on her face, Chu Qingluo stepped into the stirrups and, with Ji Qiran's help, carefully crossed over onto the horse. The brown steed she had chosen involuntarily took two steps forward, and she instinctively cried out in surprise, then hurriedly tightened the reins.

"Pfft!" Her movements were indeed clumsy, and Ji Qiran couldn't help but laugh out loud. It was rare to see her so panicked and at a loss; even when she fell into the water last time, she seemed calmer than she was now. He calmed the horse for her, then whispered a few words to the man leading the horse... Afterward, the man casually handed the reins of the brown horse to Ji Qiran, and led the white horse away.

Seeing this, Chu Qingluo suddenly looked at him warily and said, "You, you, you don't let go! I really can't ride a horse!"

Ji Qiran pulled on the reins, revealing a sly smile, and replied, "Don't worry, I won't let go." As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped onto the horse's back, grabbed the reins with both hands, and wrapped her around his chest.

This action left Chu Qingluo even more bewildered. Now that she was on the thief's horse, jumping off was one thing, not jumping off was another. "How did you get on?"

Hold on tight.

His voice rang in her ears, making her feel a ticklish sensation. Then he spurred the horse's flanks, and the brown horse galloped off.

As the horse left the palace gate, Chu Qingluo nervously turned her head and asked, "Where are we going?! I'm just trying it out, put me down quickly!" She didn't want to ride a horse with him to dinner!

"Don't move around, or you'll fall." Having finally found a chance to be alone with her, Ji Qiran ignored her protests and continued galloping on his horse through the streets of Yancheng.

"The Chu family's carriage is still waiting for me at the palace gate!" she continued to argue.

Ji Qiran pressed his chest against her back and curled the corners of his lips into a smile: "I've already sent my attendants to inform them to go back first." He knew she would say that; now he'd see what excuse she could come up with.

Sensing the amusement in his words, Chu Qingluo knew that saying anything more would be futile. He was determined to kidnap her today, so she simply remained silent.

But the warmth emanating from his back constantly reminded her that she was surrounded by his powerful masculine hormones, and even the image of him forcibly kissing her kept flashing through her mind...

Chu Qinglu shook her head, trying to clear her mind. She decided to treat it as simply changing modes of transportation; he was merely the driver!

The horse ran further and further away, and it was not in the direction of Yibin Pavilion at all.

This time, Chu Qingluo was completely enraged and directly questioned him by name: "Ji Qiran, where exactly are you taking me?!"

Hearing her call him that, Ji Qiran unexpectedly laughed heartily: "I like hearing you call me by my name, but could you drop the 'Ji' and still call me Brother Qiran, like before?"

"Pah!" Chu Qingluo shuddered. What "Brother Qi Ran"?! It's so cheesy! He might as well just kill her! Without even thinking, she rejected him outright: "I don't want to!"

Seeing him burst into laughter again, she felt a surge of anger: "Where exactly are you taking me?!"

"If you promise not to call me Seventh Prince in private from now on, I'll tell you."

"Tsk." I've never seen anyone like this before, not even accepting a respectful address? Chu Qingluo sneered, "Fine! Ji Qiran!"

"..." Faced with her provocation, he didn't get angry but laughed. He leaned close to her ear and said in a teasing tone, "Do you believe I'll bite you again?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingluo shivered again and said angrily, "Didn't you tell me to call you by your name?"

"Call him Qi Ran."

"I do not want!!!"

"You..." Ji Qiran was about to bite her shoulder again when he heard her shout first, "Go ahead and bite me to death if you dare!!!"

"...You don't need to go to such lengths, do you? Besides, I wouldn't want to bite you to death."

Who can tell her what Ji Qiran did today?! Chu Qingluo was completely baffled, and goosebumps kept forming on her skin.

Seeing that she had stopped talking, he reassured her, "Don't worry, we'll be there soon."

She rolled her eyes and ignored him.

Ma Yi rushed towards the southern suburbs of the city...

Chu Qingluo was surprised to find that the scenery along the way was becoming more and more dazzling. There were towering trees on both sides of the road, and as far as the eye could see, there were lush green meadows all around, and the sound of a stream could be heard not far away.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of earth, and her previously tense emotions began to relax. She couldn't help but stretch out her palms, letting the gentle breeze slip through her fingers, filling her with a sense of peace and joy. At that moment, she longed to open her arms wide; she was sure she would have the illusion of flying.

Feeling that the person in his arms was no longer anxious, and even a little restless, Ji Qiran simply said, "Don't worry, let go. I promise I won't let you fall."

Hearing him say that, Chu Qingluo didn't hesitate any longer. She closed her eyes, opened her arms, and reveled in the breeze...

He gazed at her stunning profile, smiling silently, as if the world had shrunk to just the two of them.

It wasn't until the babbling water became a rapid current that Chu Qingluo opened her eyes, and what came into view was a small waterfall! A white curtain, like silk, was gently pattering against the rocks.

"So beautiful!" she exclaimed sincerely.

The most beautiful scenery in the world is indeed created by nature.

"Mmm," Ji Qiran responded softly, afraid that an inappropriate word might ruin the moment.

The horse stopped by a big tree, he lifted her down, and then tied the reins securely.

Chu Qinglu stared at the waterfall so close to her, then took a few more steps closer. It felt as if a mist of water had been sprinkled on her face, cool and refreshing.

"Why did you bring me here?" she asked.

He took a deep breath of fresh air and said, "Because this place is so beautiful, I guessed you must have never been here before, so I wanted to bring you here."

She pursed her lips dismissively: "There are so many places I haven't been to."

He gazed at her, a half-smile playing on his lips: "I can take you anywhere."

Chu Qinglu forced an awkward smile and changed the subject: "Okay, what's up?"

Ji Qiran didn't answer immediately, but instead plopped down against the tree trunk and invited her to sit with him: "Let's sit for a while."

Having traveled so far, shouldn't we at least enjoy the scenery? Adhering to the principle of not wasting any time, Chu Qingluo sat down on the grass...