Chapter 70: The Eve of Autumn
"What do you think, big brother?" asked Su Tang'an with a deep sigh, the queen thought of being insidious, dangerous, and hateful, and she had nothing to do with her, so this time it was not difficult to suspect that she had ulterior motives for no reason.
"In addition to you, there are many noble ladies in Beijing who will also go together, last year, Miss Zheng hunted with everyone and was in the limelight, so I suggested to His Majesty that there are young ladies who are good at equestrianism in Beijing, and the next one can participate in hunting together. Su Zixuan said.
After a pause, he continued: "Your Majesty likes gentle and lovely women, and also admires heroic girls, remembering that the Empress Dowager accompanied Gaozu to fight the world immediately when she was young, and the Empress Dowager was born in Jiangmen, and she was also very proficient in riding when she was young, so she agreed. But the girls nowadays are too pampered, good at riding, and good at archery, and can count them on one hand. I haven't seen you ride a horse, so let you go with you, I'm afraid that you have been in the limelight at the Mid-Autumn Festival, she has always been Zheng Peilan, and this time I want her to press you. ”
"Is that all?" Su Tang'an's brows frowned slightly, could it be that he was thinking too much?
"I am waiting for you here to-day, that I may take you to choose an obedient horse, lest tomorrow go wrong. Su Zixuan said, "Let's go, let's go to the stables and have a look." ”
"Okay, thank you, big brother. ”
As he was talking, Steward Li came over and said, "The eldest prince, the fifth young lady, the third prince of the Huainan Royal Mansion has sent a gift. ”
"Gu Tingjun?" Su Juan asked with a curious look on his face, "What?"
"A horse. Steward Li said, "Eldest son, Fifth Miss, you should go and have a look." ”
"Horse?" Su Tang'an glanced at Su Zixuan, "How does Gu Tingjun know that we need a horse now, and our Hou Mansion won't have his eyeliner, right?"
The two came to the outside of the mansion together, only to see the subordinates of the Huainan Royal Mansion pulling a snow-white horse, this horse was snow-white, without a trace of miscellaneous hair, and every muscle was just right, showing extraordinary strength. It held its head high with pride, its long mane fluttering, and hissed lowly, like a mighty warrior.
"Our son said that Miss Five may need a good horse now, this horse was accidentally obtained by Childe a few days ago, named Tengwu, and is now given to Miss Five. The servant said, "Now that the gift has been delivered, the villain will take his leave." ”
Su Tang'an circled around Tengwu, patted the horse's buttocks, couldn't hide the look of appreciation in his eyes, and praised: "It's a good horse!"
"A few days ago, I heard that the third prince got a good horse, which is of great value, but I didn't expect it to be given to you so easily. Su Zixuan patted the horse's neck, "Do you remember when I asked you, what do you think of the third son?"
"It's not a good person, and if I ask it a few more times, my answer is the same. Su Tang'an said, "The horse is a good horse in a hundred miles, and it will be too ostentatious to ride this horse tomorrow, so let's go to the stable and choose one." ”
Su Zixuan ordered someone to go to the stable, and said to Su Cheng'an: "Don't you have any idea about your own marriage? It is impossible for a woman not to marry, if you have no idea, it is the words of your parents to marry a person at will, are you willing? If you have your own ideas, your father loves you, and he will definitely make decisions for you, and your current status is worthy of anyone, as long as you are willing." ”
"It was my wish to marry the person I love and have children for him, but now I feel that some things are more important than getting married and having children. Su Tang'an said lightly, "Maybe I will live the life of an ordinary woman one day, but not now." My father loves me, and as long as the emperor and empress do not interfere, it will not be a problem for my marriage to drag on for a few years. ”
"You have ideas, but you live in the field of right and wrong, there is often very little room for freedom, think about it yourself and understand that you are being targeted, you want to be free, others may not be willing to give you, so, in a certain space, try to get what you want. Su Zixuan said, "An An, life is still very long, and there is still a long, long way to go, I don't know how far I can accompany you, but I hope that in your future life, someone can accompany you, accompany you, protect you, I know you have been hurt, but don't reject those who are close to you." ”
"Big brother's words tonight are too sad. Su Cheng'an smiled slightly, "I know, I will work hard." ”
"Girl, don't just talk about it, feel it with your heart. Su Zixuan smiled and touched Su Ju'an's head.
The two talked as they walked, and soon arrived at the stable, Su Tang'an chose a brown horse, although it was not as powerful and handsome as the one given by Gu Tingjun, it was a good horse.
"Do you know how to ride a horse?" Su Zixuan pulled the horse out and asked, "This horse has a bit of a burst temperament, you have to be careful!"
Su Cheng An's horse was neatly mounted, her riding skills were learned in the grassland, and she had trained many wild horses that burst incomparably, so these horses that had already been trained and subdued really did not have much challenge for her.
She got on the horse, and the horse under her crotch gently raised her two front hooves, resisted slightly, and then fell silent.
Su Zixuan looked at Su Tang'an in surprise and said, "When did you learn to ride a horse?"
"Oh, Master taught. Su Tang'an said, "Big brother, you can find me a suitable pair of bows and arrows." ”
"You have learned a lot of skills in Ziwei Palace, no wonder so many people want to enter Ziwei Palace. Su Zixuan said, "I was going to ask you to ride and shoot tonight, but now it seems that it is completely unnecessary, you go back and rest first, and I will prepare the rest of the things you need." ”
"Thank you, big brother. ”
After returning to Lingyue Pavilion, Su Tang'an didn't feel much sleep, and after Qing'er and the others fell asleep, she turned out of the window and admired the moon in the courtyard.
"In autumn, the night is cold, aren't you afraid of feeling the wind and cold?" A voice came from behind, "You haven't slept so late, are you waiting for me?"
Hearing Gu Tingjun's voice, Su Tang'an smiled faintly, she didn't know why she thought that this guy would definitely come tonight, turned her head and said, "I received your gift, thank you." ”
"Look at the way you look, not much joy. Gu Tingjun sat down beside Su Cheng'an and said, "It's been in vain for my hard work." ”
"What are you doing tonight?" said Su Tang'an.
"Miss you. Gu Tingjun looked at Su Tang'an's eyes and said firmly and gently.
Su Tang'an's eyes lowered slightly, chuckled, and did not speak.
"Don't believe it?" Gu Tingjun laughed, "I can't fool you." ”
"If there's nothing to do, go back. Su Tang'an said lightly.
"Who said there is no serious business?" Gu Tingjun said, "Tomorrow, you have to be careful." ”
"The last time you reminded me to be careful was when I was in Qingzhou, and the next day there was a cliff fall, you reminded me on this day, will there be anything dangerous tomorrow?"
"Never mind why I know. Gu Tingjun said, "You just need to know not to leave my side tomorrow." ”
He grabbed Su Ju'an's hand and said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." ”
Su Tang'an's eyes narrowed slightly, looked at Gu Tingjun's eyes and said, "Gu Sangongzi, who are you?"
"Someone who has a crush on you. Gu Tingjun said with a hook at the corner of his mouth.
"Forget it, I never hope to know the truth from your mouth anyway. Su Tang'an looked away and said.
"What about you, what is your secret?" Gu Tingjun asked, "When will you confide in me?"
"Forget it, we each have our own secrets, and we just need to be safe with each other. Su Tang'an said, "Maybe when the time comes, we will know everything about each other, but not now." ”
"No matter what, remember my words and don't leave my side tomorrow. ”
"Got it. Su Cheng'an said, "I am very sorry for my life, and I will not joke with my safety." ”
The moonlight flowed quietly, Gu Tingjun silently accompanied Su Ju'an's side, he raised his hand, let the moonlight lie in the palm of his hand, and said softly: "Every time I see the moon, I will think of the appearance of you dancing under the moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, this folding fan dance is very beautiful." I don't know why I always feel like I've seen that dance somewhere, but I can't remember where I've seen it. ”
Su Cheng tightened his mind for a moment, and said with a faint smile: "There are many dance classics in Ziwei Palace, and it is not surprising that you have seen them in other places." ”
"Perhaps. Gu Tingjun said, "Rest early, you will be very tired tomorrow." ”
After he finished speaking, he turned and drifted away.
Su Ju'an's brows frowned slightly: "What does he mean? That dance is only danced by his mother, and it is only danced in front of himself and his father, it is impossible for him to see it." Are you lying to me?"
The next day, early in the morning, as soon as the sky was bright, Su Cheng'an was dragged up by Qing'er and said, "This is the riding costume sent by the second lady, Miss try it." ”
After changing her clothes and dressing up simply, Su Tang'an looked extraordinarily energetic and heroic, Qing'er smiled: "Miss, it would be nice if you were a man!"
Looking at herself in the mirror, Su Tang'an unconsciously remembered Jiang Huaweilai, in terms of heroism, how many people can compare to her?
Su Zixuan was already waiting outside, watched Su Tang'an come out, and said with a smile: "The first time I saw you dressed like this, it looks good." Let's go, it's going to take another hour to get to the paddock here!"
"Hmm!" Su Tang'an got on the horse cleanly, took the reins of the horse, stepped on the stirrups, and said to Su Zixuan, "How about we race first?"
"Okay!" Su Zixuan also got on the horse, "Let me see how much skill you have learned in Ziwei Palace!"
After the words fell, the two of them rode their horses on the road where there were not many pedestrians, and they rushed all the way.
The wind swept across his cheeks, and Su Tang'an only felt a lot more relaxed in his heart, and how many worries and worries were temporarily dissipated in this speeding speed.