Shen Xining woke up again in a bucket of ice water. She grabbed the edge and tried to jump out. The man in white clothes in front of her seemed to be afraid of being splashed by the water, so he took two steps back, holding the book in his hand with his knuckles and waving his hand slightly. The maid next to him immediately pushed Shen Xining's head under the water.
The feeling of suffocation instantly filled my nasal cavity and lungs, mist filled my eyes, the cold air seeped into my body, and my fingertips were almost stiff.
"Um... Save me..."
The man raised his hand slightly, and the maid who was holding Shen Xining let go. The woman's black eyes sparkled, as if she had been crying. There were ripples in her eyes, the corners of her eyes were upturned, and her long black hair fluttered on the bucket, which was quite charming.
"Are you sick?!"
Shen Xining suddenly stood up from the bucket, shivering as if from anger or cold. Her clothes were soaked in water, revealing her beautiful figure, which was naturally charming and attractive.
The man in white narrowed his eyes and ordered in a cold voice: "Change her clothes and send her to rest."
Tomorrow, she will still be needed.
Shen Xining looked at the man's eyes that turned away in a hurry, and she realized how inappropriate she had been just now. She didn't want to suffer a loss, and obediently let the maid in front of her change her clothes. However, her fingertips lightly rolled over the fabric, the flower silk fabric, which was a new popular fabric in the capital. Is this man from Kyoto!
Why did the Kyoto people come to this border? Who was he? A wealthy businessman, an official, or someone from the imperial city? But no matter what, when she told him her name, he didn't show any surprise. I think he knew her identity. He took such good care of her, so she didn't think her life was in danger. But what was his purpose
Until she lay down on the thin, soft and comfortable bed, even Shen Xining, who claimed to be tired of playing in Kyoto, could not help but marvel at how she really knew how to enjoy herself. She wanted to think about it carefully, but the quilt was so comfortable that she fell asleep before she could react.
... ...
"Girl, wake up, wake up."
"Just pull it up. I don't have that much time to waste."
Amidst the noise, Shen Xining was actually carried up directly. After wiping his face, Shen Xining barely woke up and was then pushed out the door. Xie Zhaoan was wearing a black suit today, with dark patterns embroidered on the long sleeves, a wide green brocade belt around his waist, and his black hair was tied up with a small jade crown, like silk, just like a fairy descending to the earth.
"Half an hour late, it's really troublesome."
After saying that, the man took a step forward with big strides. He was silent and did not forget to order the guards around him to take her with them. Shen Xining frowned and followed the man, but she did not expect that it was a horse farm. Everywhere she looked, there were strong horses. Xie Zhaoan glared at Shen Xining.
"I've heard in the past that the eldest daughter of the Shen family is good at riding. I wonder if I can have a chance to see her riding today?"
Of course not. This is his horse and his stable. There is no benefit in racing with him. Shen Xining had not yet uttered the evasive words in his mind, and Xie Zhaoan had already stepped onto the horse. The man was tall, his face a little pale in the sunlight, but his eyebrows and eyes were full of heroic spirit, and he looked even more heroic sitting on the horse.
This was the second time that Shen Xining marveled at his good looks.
However, the next moment, Xie Zhaoan pulled her onto the horse's back, his warm chest pressed against her back. Her clothes, which were already as thin as a cicada's wing, were now extremely hot, and the man's voice exploded in her ears.
"Miss Shen, hold on tight."
The sound of horse hooves splashed everywhere, the wind whistled past his ears, and the horse was speeding up and was about to hit a tree. The person behind him gripped the reins tightly and quickly turned the horse's head. Even though he was good at riding, Shen Xining's face turned pale with fright.
Her voice grew colder and her throat tightened.
"Put me down! I am the eldest daughter of the Shen family. If I die here today, you will not be able to bear the consequences."
She didn't know who this man was, but Shen Xining had no intention of risking her life here. She clamped her feet into the saddle, clenched her back teeth, aimed at the tree in front, and prepared to use the force to jump up. But another voice sounded behind her. It was Jiang Wei!
"Xining, don't be afraid, Xie Zhaoan, if she died here today, do you know the consequences!?"
Shen Xining lied that she was going to Yangcheng for a trip. Her father couldn't persuade her, but after leaving the house, she followed Jiang Wei, the most valiant and warlike general since the founding of the country in the first year of Yongping, to the border. Since she could only waste her whole life in the big mansion, Shen Xining wanted to take a look at the border while she was still young. Who knew that she would meet this madman.
But Shen's father is the current prime minister. Even though Shen Xining's mother passed away and Shen's stepmother is in power, she is not favored at home. But after all, she is the eldest daughter. If something happens to Shen Xining, it will be no small matter for the entire country.
The hidden weapon in Jiang Wei's hand flew out, but Xie Zhaoan's horse suddenly accelerated, galloped again, and finally stopped at the cliff. As soon as the horse stopped, Shen Xining suddenly jumped off the horse and slapped Xie Zhaoan in the face.
"What a lunatic."
Her legs were even shaking a little, Jiang Wei walked over quickly and supported her. Shen Xining said sternly.
"There is no grudge between us, why do you have to go to this extent?"
Xie Zhaoan's face had obvious marks of the slap, and his pupils were fierce. Jiang Wei protected Shen Xining behind him. Xie Zhaoan was the fourth prince of the capital. Everyone in the outside world saw him as a sickly man. There were even rumors from quacks that he would not live past the age of 24. Seeing that he was already 20 this year, it seemed that he did not have many years of good life left.
But looking at the way he was riding his horse just now, I'm afraid there's a lot of water in what he said. As for why he wanted to save Shen Xining, Jiang Wei had a rough guess.
Now that the emperor is in poor health, the country is in urgent need of a change of dynasty. Jiang Wei is the youngest general, but he has made countless military achievements. The Jiang family has been producing generals for generations. No matter who the next emperor will be, the Jiang family will be a target that needs to be won over. I am afraid that Xie Zhaoan's move is to lure him over.
"Greetings to the Fourth Prince. It is widely rumored that the Fourth Prince is in poor health, so he travels around. Seeing him today, it is nothing but a lie."
Xie Zhaoan's brows relaxed, but he was not panicked when his identity was recognized.
"General Jiang is just as the outside world says, he is very skilled and seems to have a lot of affection for the girl from the Shen family. It's just a pity that the girl from the Shen family is not a good match for him."
Ha. What does this have to do with him? What is his purpose? If he wants to control the Jiang family, he is probably too naive. But no matter what, a weak and sickly fourth prince with no foundation in the court, why should he be afraid
Shen Xining said calmly.
"General Jiang and I grew up together and have been childhood sweethearts. I'm afraid the friendship we share is not what Mr. Xie said. We both have things to do, so we'll take our leave first. Thank you for what happened yesterday."
Xie Zhaoan stopped them both, seemingly making a statement but actually inviting them.
"There have been wars at the border recently. I will be leaving for Beijing soon. If there are people traveling with me who need help, please feel free to ask."