My elder sister forced me to become a concubine; I was reborn and remarried into the emperor's

Wei Nanxun was already tense, and when he heard the ambiguous words that he smelled of him, he almost jumped up.

This guy must be crazy! Wei Heyu was watching.

Sure enough, even the slowest-witted boy felt that the sentence was a bit strange, and his surprised gaze darted back and forth between the two of them.

"What Brother Pei means is... I saved him before, so I was close to him. Horses are very intelligent, and they can smell his scent."

Wei Nanxun racked his brains and finally came up with a reason.

But this time Wei Heyu wasn't so easily fooled; he didn't seem to believe him very much.

But the blazing sun suddenly brushed against his palm, and in that gesture, there was no trace of what was supposed to be wildness.

“Look, you just exchanged a few words with Brother Pei, and Lieyang is already close to you, let alone me who saved him.”

Although Wei Heyu had his suspicions, he was still an immature boy. He had seen people envious of the blazing sun earlier.

Forget about reaching out to touch them; even getting too close would result in being kicked mercilessly.

He naturally believed this explanation, and all his attention was drawn to the majestic, tall horse.

Previously, his cousins ​​always boasted to him about how noble their horses were and how well they were raised. If they saw him getting close to this fine horse, they would be incredibly jealous.

She grew a little bolder, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Pei Ji: "Second Brother Pei, may I ride the Blazing Sun for a spin?"

Wei Nanxun had ridden the Lieyang before and knew how fierce it was. She also knew that it was Pei Ji's most beloved mount, and she personally groomed and fed it every day.

Even his closest attendants couldn't ride it.

She was afraid that Pei Ji would have difficulty refusing, so she was about to politely decline on his behalf. But before she could speak, Pei Ji had already said calmly, "Okay."

Not only did he actually say yes, but he also condescended to personally help Wei Heyu onto the horse.

Lieyang was exceptionally accommodating; aside from initially stomping his feet while exhaling heavily, he was quickly calmed down by Pei Ji.

"Sister, I have never ridden such a majestic horse before. Sister, look!"

The boy's face flushed with excitement as he imagined himself as a young general riding a horse, wishing the blazing sun would run away quickly.

But there is a big difference between riding and running.

Wei Heyu was a beginner, and Pei Ji couldn't patiently accompany him like Cheng Ang did.

Only after Wei Heyu had gotten used to riding the horse for a while did he let go of his hand and let the stable boy next to him hold the reins and lead him around the riding field.

Although it was a bit of a shame that he couldn't run, the boy was quite content. He wasn't spoiled or temperamental like other children his age, which was similar to his sister.

Once the boy was out of their sight, Wei Nanxun immediately stepped aside, determined to distance herself from this frivolous scoundrel.

Pei Ji's lips curled up slightly, and he said, "Are you angry?"

Wei Nanxun didn't want to talk to him, so she turned her face away and gave a soft hum.

"Don't want to ride a horse anymore?"

Wei Nanxun wavered again at the mention of riding a horse: "Lieyang has been given to Ayu, where would you get a horse? Don't try to fool me."

Pei Ji didn't refute, but simply put his finger to his lips and blew. As soon as the whistle ended, the chestnut pony came galloping over happily.

"Red Cloud!"

Wei Nanxun was instantly delighted. Hongyun seemed to miss her too, and kept snuggling against her, which was so cute that it melted her heart.

"When did you bring this? Why didn't you let it out just now? Hongyun, did you miss me too?"

Pei Ji simply stared at her intently: "If you want it, you will have it."

What he didn't finish saying was that no matter what she wanted, even if it was the moon in the sky, he would pluck it down for her.

His gaze was deep and gentle, making her heart race uncontrollably. This man was truly skilled at bewitching people.

Wei Nanxun dared not look into his eyes any longer. Hongyun was not as tall as Lieyang, so she could climb onto the horse without anyone's help.

Now she could look down at him from her superior position, taking in his entirety.

He was still tall and imposing, but today he was dressed in riding attire, which made him look broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted, and exceptionally long-legged. This made him appear much gentler and less menacing.

It's such a pleasant feeling to look down on others from a high place; no wonder everyone wants to be among the elite.

Not to mention the Crown Prince, who is used to being in a high position. How could he possibly tolerate the feeling of being rejected, and even less could he bear the pain of falling from the clouds?

"Let me show you around."

While Wei Nanxun was still in a daze, Pei Ji had already tightened his grip on the reins.

Seeing that she didn't react, he assumed she was still angry and said, "I didn't mean to break our promise last night."

If it were just an ordinary memorial, he could have dealt with it the next day. But it was military intelligence from the front lines, 800 miles away, that forced him to rush back to the capital to appoint commanders.

After arranging everything, he rushed back without stopping.

Even with the blazing sun shining brightly, it was already late at night when he arrived back at Huangjue Temple.

When he quietly entered her room, she was already fast asleep. Naturally, he couldn't bear to wake her, so he left only a maple leaf as proof that he had kept his word, and then left without a sound.

As for how we knew she was here for the race today, and how we found out her whereabouts, it wasn't difficult.

At first, Wei Nanxun didn't take his words seriously. After all, their relationship was unstable, and she didn't dare to do anything under her father's nose.

But that room was right there, and every time she passed by and caught a glimpse of it, she couldn't help but take a second look, as if constantly reminding him of his presence.

If he had come, she would have been worried or embarrassed, but he didn't come. Her expectations had been raised, and when they were suddenly dashed, she felt a sense of loss, like a knot in her heart.

Fortunately, he appeared today and smoothed out this little bump.

She wasn't the type to cause trouble, and knowing he had something important to do, she pretended to think and said, "Then I'll punish you by making you take me for a couple more laps."

Pei Ji's smile widened uncontrollably: "Okay."

This was different from the night at the palace horse farm, where it was a quiet night with only the two of them there.

But now there were people all around, all watching him lead her horse, leisurely circling around the horse farm.

If Pei Ji's subordinates were to see the dignified Regent Prince, who commanded hundreds of thousands of troops, leading a horse for a little girl, they would surely be so frightened that they would lose their eyes.

He didn't feel embarrassed or that it was inappropriate for his status at all; he was happy with it.

Hongyu was shorter than the other horses. Although Wei Nanxun felt a little embarrassed riding it, her goal was to learn to ride a horse, not to ride it for others to see.

In addition, Pei Ji was a rare good teacher. He didn't talk as much as Cheng Ang, but every word he spoke was precious and always hit the nail on the head.

For example, how to maintain balance, especially when running, how to keep your center of gravity so that you are not thrown off by the horse.

For example, she could easily understand where her movements were not quite right, when to spur the horse's belly, and when to pull the reins. Her concise explanations were all well-received.

"Try it."

Pei Ji decisively loosened his grip on the reins, allowing Wei Nanxun to try walking forward independently.

Although his role was simply to keep the horse from getting out of control and to hold the reins, somehow, she felt very at ease whenever he was by her side.

Seeing the reins loosened, as if the great tree that sheltered her had been severed, she instinctively panicked.

"Don't be afraid, trust Hongyun, trust yourself."

Pei Ji's voice remained calm: "Trust me."

Wei Nanxun bit his lower lip, and following his instructions, tightened the reins and spurred the horse, and Hongyun slowly began to run.

A gentle breeze caressed her hair and cheeks, as if opening every pore of her skin. It was the scent of autumn, and even more so, the scent of freedom.

She didn't run too far, only about half a lap before running back. She still hadn't managed to stop Hongyun properly and seemed a bit lost.

Fortunately, Pei Ji managed to grab the reins in time, and Hongyun rushed forward a short distance before slowly coming to a stop.

Before she could react, he had already reached out and put his arms around her waist, lifting her down into his arms.

Just as Wei Nanxun was about to say something, her eyes widened slightly, and she saw behind Pei Ji—

Wei Rongde stood there, his face ashen.