The system forced me to blow up the female lead's fishpond.

The next day.

Chu Chouchi arrived at the Prime Minister's residence early in the morning. He was dressed in black, with a tall and straight posture, holding a fine bow, and exuding a sharp aura.

"Your Highness!"

A clear, crisp female voice reached his ears, making him feel exceptionally comfortable. Chu Chouchi subconsciously looked up.

At just one glance, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.

Because hunting requires riding a horse, Shen Zhizhi specially tied her ponytail today and wore a red riding outfit. She looked heroic and dashing, like the sun in the sky, dazzling and eye-catching.

Chu Chouchi was momentarily stunned. Only when the girl ran closer did he slightly raise the corners of his lips, "You are exceptionally different today."

“Today’s hunt will naturally require different attire than usual.” Shen Zhizhi raised her eyes, her bright eyes blinking, revealing a confident radiance.

Chu Chouchi chuckled softly, reached out his hand, and slightly bent his slender, jade-like fingers, gesturing for her to mount the horse. "Now that you're dressed in riding gear, why don't you try riding now?"

"Yeah!"

Since transmigrating into the book, she had only ridden horses once before, when she went riding in the countryside with Zhang Jiali. She had been itching to try riding a horse again.

Chu Chouchi pulled her onto the horse, sat behind her, held the reins with one hand, and placed the other hand naturally on her waist to ensure her safety.

Suddenly, a warm sensation covered her waist, and Shen Zhizhi shifted slightly, looking a little awkward.

Noticing her little movement, Chu Chouchi smiled and mischievously tightened his grip on her waist.

Then he lowered his head and spoke in a deep, seductive voice in her ear, "Don't move, be careful not to fall. Gale is a temperamental horse; if you upset it, it will go berserk and run forward."

"Huh? So fierce?"

Shen Zhizhi was taken aback and quickly grabbed the reins with him, sitting steadily in his arms, not daring to move.

Chu Chouchi gazed at her obedient appearance in his arms, a sly glint in his eyes.

Then he released his grip on the reins and placed his hand back on her soft hand, allowing her to control the horse by guiding the reins.

"Sit tight."

Before Shen Zhizhi could react to what he had done, Chu Chouchi spurred his horse, and in an instant, he shot off like an arrow.

"Holy shit! Aaaaaah!"

Shen Zhizhi was so frightened that she cursed and immediately shrank back, which meant she ended up shrinking into Chu Chouchi's arms.

Chu Chouchi sensed the tension and dependence of the woman in his arms, and the smile in his phoenix eyes deepened. He steadily controlled the horse, letting the swift wind gallop along the flat road.

After gradually recovering from her panic, Shen Zhizhi began to enjoy the thrill of riding, gazing at the scenery rushing past her, a surge of excitement welling up inside her.

"Your Highness, this horse runs really fast!" Shen Zhizhi shouted at the top of her lungs.

Chu Chouchi lowered his eyes and chuckled softly, "The Gale is a rare and excellent steed, so its speed is naturally extraordinary."

The wind whistled past their ears, and the red riding outfit and black tight-fitting clothes intertwined and tangled together in the wind, creating a beautiful sight.

Chu Chouchi lowered his eyes slightly. Because of the red dress, the girl's already fair neck looked even more delicate and smooth, stirring up his unpleasant thoughts.

After a long pause, he parted his thin lips slightly and spoke softly, taking advantage of the sound of the wind.

"Now that the hunt is over, may I ask my father for a marriage decree, and allow me to request you from the Prime Minister's residence?"

The wind howled past, and Chu Chouchi's voice was so soft that Shen Zhizhi only knew that he was murmuring something behind her, but she didn't know what he said.

"Second Prince, what did you say? The wind is too strong."

Shen Zhizhi turned her head to ask him a question, but unexpectedly Chu Chouchi lowered his head to her ear, and her cheek inadvertently brushed against his thin lips.

The warm touch instantly flushed her face.

"!!!"

Like a startled fawn, Shen Zhizhi hurriedly tried to move away, but dared not make any big movements because she was on horseback.

Chu Chouchi was also caught off guard by this turn of events and was stunned for a long time.

Turning around again, he saw her cheeks flush red, and her earlobes were even more crimson. The delicate color, like that of peach blossoms, made him unable to look away.

As if he had discovered something new, Chu Chouchi curled his lips and, feigning ignorance of what had just happened, leaned closer to her. "Hmm? What were you about to say to me just now?"

A low, husky voice suddenly rang in Shen Zhizhi's ears, like a fine wine, sending waves of tingling sensations through her ears.

"No, it's nothing."

Shen Zhizhi lowered her head in a panic, wishing she could dismount right now.

How embarrassing! Didn't this guy even realize his lips just touched her cheek? Why is he getting so close now?!

Seeing her helpless expression, Chu Chouchi chuckled softly, his dark eyes filled with doting affection, and his hand unconsciously tightened a little.

He lowered his eyes, his thin lips gently kissing the black hair on the top of her head, light and slow, just a light touch, and then he left.

-

Meanwhile, in a corner outside the Prime Minister's residence.

As the two rode away together, the sound of their hooves gradually fading away, Chief Feng was so angry that his face turned red, and he almost bit the handkerchief in his hand in half.

So hateful!

His Third Prince had clearly invited Miss Shen to the hunting grounds earlier than the Second Prince, yet he lingered here for quite some time.

After finally persuading the Third Prince, he became timid again when the Second Prince arrived.

The Wind Chief was so anxious he stamped his feet, his eyes still fixed on the figure that had long since disappeared into the distance. His face was flushed red with urgency, and finally he couldn't help but say:

"Third Prince, do you really want to just stand by and watch the Second Prince marry Miss Shen?"

Chu Tu lowered his eyes, stroking the roughly made sachet. The red mole under his peach blossom eyes seemed a little darker than before. "What can we do? She said herself that the person she loves is the Second Prince, not me."

"Oh dear! Your Highness! Have you forgotten how we've dealt with those who refuse to pay rent in the past?" Chief Feng put down the iron hammer on his shoulder, his eyes filled with determination.

Chu Tu frowned, then turned to look. "What does this have to do with collecting rent?"

"If a latecomer wants to surpass the leader, the latter must compete and vie for the lead."

Chief Feng puffed out his chest, put his hands on his hips, and looked on with pride. “Third Prince, this is the way you used to teach your subordinates. How come you don’t know how to do it now that it’s your turn?”

Chu Tu: ......

Chu Tu gave him a cold glance, "You haven't even settled down yet, but you're already lecturing me."

An embarrassed look flashed across Chief Zhi Feng's face. He pursed his lips awkwardly, "I just want to stay by His Highness's side for the rest of my life. Otherwise, the girls who would be pursuing me in Nanliyue Star City could stretch from the city gate to the palace."

Chu Tu raised an eyebrow and bluntly exposed the truth, "Is that so? When I was ten years old, someone confessed his love to a palace maid, but was rejected and shed tears."

The wind leader was struck as if by lightning, immediately covering his face and weeping bitterly:

"Waaaaah~ Third Prince, you're killing me with your anger~ I finally forgot about her~ and now you've made me think of Cuihua again~ Waaaaah~ Cui'er~"

Chu Tu ignored him, his gaze falling on the sachet, his fingers gently stroking the rough fabric as if recalling something.