Zhuang Li was still wandering around the campsite. She couldn't fall asleep and hoped to get news of him soon. However, she was afraid that she would hear some bad news. Ge Ya treated her honestly, and the two's feelings towards each other deepened. She really didn't want anything to happen to Ge Ya.
This was the prairie. In addition to the cold weather at night, there were also many animals that caused people to be afraid, such as the prairie wolves. That was a ferocious beast that even the herdsmen who had lived in this land for a long time would have to avoid.
The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he became. He actually walked into the stable and locked the Ferghana Horse that had caused trouble at the side.
This was the first time Zhuang Li saw it so clearly. That wild horse was pretty, with four strong and four limbs, its bones were well-proportioned and beautiful, and it was much superior to other horses. It was also the culprit behind the incident with Ge Ya this time. As Zhuang Li looked at it, she didn't know if it was because she had gotten herself into a head-killing situation or something else, but when she moved its hooves uneasily, a small pit had already appeared beneath her feet. When Zhuang Li walked in, it wasn't necessarily afraid. Zhuang Li took another step towards it. After looking at Zhuang Li for a few seconds, it suddenly got off its horse!
This wild horse had already been tamed by Ge Ya!
Then why did it abandon Ge Ya and ran back alone?
There was only one reason that could explain it, for some reason, Ge Ya could not ride a horse, so the little BMW came back to report!
Thinking about it, Zhuang Li broke out in a cold sweat. Then, how was Ge Ya right now? Did she encounter some danger?
Eldest Prince and Third Prince seemed to already be extremely dissatisfied with Ge Ya, and could not possibly beg them for help. The only one who felt that it was possible was that Xi Cuo and the rest were still waiting on the grassland with the general, searching for Ge Ya. Ge Ya had yet to return.
What should he do? How could he convince others of this news?
The horse was still obediently kneeling on the ground waiting for her to get on the horse. As soon as Zhuang Li got on its back, it immediately whinnied happily and galloped off into the depths of the grassland.
This was the first time Zhuang Li rode a horse herself, and although she was so scared that her hands were covered in sweat, despite feeling scared to death, she tightly grabbed onto the reins. This wild horse was not familiar with carrying people, and had just been tamed, so it was not as comfortable to sit as those docile big horses.
"Horses, horses, run faster! Let's go save Ge Ya!"
It was already late autumn on the prairie, and the cold air was frightening. This little pony was as fast as lightning, and even Zhuang Li could feel the wind that was blowing against her face like sharp blades. She didn't care that much and only wanted to quickly find Ge Ya so that she would feel at ease.
How long had it been on the horse, or two hours? Maybe it was even longer before Zhuang Li's horse stopped. Even though the stars were bright above her head, they could only see the vast grassland.
Zhuang Li was completely numb to the cold. She jumped off the horse and sat on the ground, gasping for breath.
"Ge Ya!" She shouted loudly, but what answered her was still the emptiness of the plains, the chirping of insects.
Did he go wrong? Without thinking, she turned around and pulled the reins of the small BMW. She stretched out her hand, but it was empty. When she turned around, her back was empty.
Where's the horse!?
This place was a reed that was very deep, and was much taller than her. Zhuang Li took a shallow step, as if she had walked into a huge maze.
Finally, the cry of a horse came from ahead. Zhuang Li called out, hoping that the horse would recognize her voice, and come to find her. At the same time, she carefully moved away the plants, and walked towards the depths of the grass.
Suddenly, nothing came from her feet. Fortunately, Zhuang Li was walking at a slow pace, so she grabbed onto the reeds and did not fall down. She exclaimed and quickly retreated.
"Little Li?"
Zhuang Li was stunned, almost crying from excitement.
"It's me, Ge Ya, where are you?
She carefully took out a fire piston from her bosom and ignited it, allowing her to clearly see that Ge Ya was trapped in the tunnel in front of her.
The tunnel was deep, and Ge Ya was not heavily injured, but she was unable to climb out. The two of them had experienced so many encounters that they couldn't help cheering and sniffling. Only then did they remember that both of them weren't strong enough and weren't tall enough. How were they going to escape this danger?
Zhuang Li pulled out some dry reeds, started a fire at the side of the hole, and then called for the small BMW that was wandering around the hole, the blanket that Qing You had covered for her was tied up on top of the saddle, she took it off and gave it to Ge Ya who was in the hole.
Although Ge Ya was so cold that she couldn't even speak clearly, she could only laugh, which caused Zhuang Li to no longer be nervous. She began to gradually relax.
" Li, how is my horse? "
"You are still concerned about horses now, because the military power of your West Cold has all been mobilized."
"Then wouldn't Big Bro's horse this year be uncomfortable? He wants to show off in front of the father, I am not as good as him! "
Originally, Zhuang Li wanted to lead the horse and get scolded by the Eldest Prince, but she was unwilling to let go of the horse and ride on the small horse. However, the horse's temper was too strong, it actually broke through the fence and charged into the grassland. Ge Ya had no other choice but to use all she could to control the little pony. She did not expect that after spending so much effort, the pony was probably too tired, after taming it, it was docilely at Ge Ya's mercy. Ge Ya was also happy, and for a moment, she was extremely pleased. She went deeper and deeper into the plains, and saw that many wild rabbits were bitter about not having brought their bows and arrows with them, and could only dismount and chase after them, falling into the pit.
"Fortunately, you came. I was really unwilling to eat raw food, so I was hungry until now." As she spoke, she grabbed a skinned wild rabbit from the side of her body and tossed it over to Zhuang Li.
Zhuang Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This Ge Ya was really generous.
"I feel like I can still endure for two more days. If no one comes looking for me within those two days, then I can only eat raw food …"
There was nothing Zhuang Li could do about it. She hurriedly cleared a small clearing at the edge of the tunnel with the small blade she brought with him, then found some dry grass to start a bonfire nearby. Using reeds, she skewered and roasted the hare on top of the bonfire, making two more fires nearby to avoid attracting the attention of the wolves.
"Don't worry, this is the season when the fat sheep are out of the circle, and the wolves are too busy trying to harm the herdsmen."
Zhuang Li stopped putting away his sharp blade and kept it outside, acting careful. Although she knew that if the real wolf came, her small body would be useless.
She found a lot of vines growing on the ground not far away, tied them up one by one, and could barely be considered strong enough to tie one end of the vine to the horse's reins. The other end was thrown into the pit, and Ge Ya would tie the other end to herself. The moment Ge Ya climbed into the tunnel, the two of them looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter.
The hare was almost done roasting, although the meat was not much, it was still enough for the two of them to eat until they were full. Moreover, the hare meat on the prairie was very delicious.
"My Second Brother is especially powerful, the roast lamb is simply the best. When we go back, I will definitely let him roast it for you."
Zhuang Li thought about the handsome youth who held a whip in his hand. It seemed that Ge Ya was extremely dependant on him.
Although he is good at military affairs, he is also greedy for meat and beautiful women. Although Aroma Swallowing City's slave market gives him a lot of illegal profits each year, royal father wants him to inherit the throne, so of the entire army of West Cold, forty percent is in his hands now. I do not like him, but he is older than me by sixteen years.
The young pony was nibbling on the grass at the side, and had even come over to lick Ge Ya's arm.
"What about your Second Brother?" Zhuang Li asked.
"My Second Brother is different. Although I am not as open-minded as you, big brother, who is able to fight, loves me like a son and has doted on me since I was young. So, the father handed over a lot of issues regarding the affairs of the people to the Second Brother to handle. "
Ge Ya tilted his head and thought about it. "Furthermore, Big Brother looks very dignified, and his heart is ruthless. Although father doesn't say it, but I can feel that father wishes to hand over his West Cold to a cold-blooded prince, whether it be to the surrounding countries or to Da Feng. Maybe I don't want to be convinced anymore. " After she finished speaking, she glanced at Zhuang Li.
There had been too many disputes between the two nations in the history of the border, some of which were even impossible to explain for hundreds of years. Although she did not know what the relationship between the West Cold of this world and the Great Phoenix would become, she could not escape the conflict and the flames of war no matter what, and in these past few days, whether it was Wang Su or the West Cold of the entire continent, she had realized that the outbreak of this dispute was already far, far away.
They ate until they couldn't eat anymore. They made a nest in the reeds and wrapped themselves in the same blanket. The fire didn't start to burn well, but they also breathed heat into their surroundings. It was beginning to feel warm.
"father really likes me. No matter how big of a mistake I make, I haven't been punished seriously. Give me the Xiao Imperial Palace, and remember my mother. I was brought up by the nanny of Tranquil Water. She said that if it wasn't for me, she would have long gone to heaven with my mother. The palace maids are a little afraid of me, perhaps because of my mischievousness, but even though royal father does not punish me, he can still mercilessly punish them. "
Zhuang Li looked at the moon above her head, it was especially bright and big in the vast prairie.
"I don't have a father, but I was brought up by my mother. She had raised me very hard, but she had never complained. I also know that she had worked very hard and learned to look at the faces of the people around her."
"Is your mother in the Great Phoenix now?"
Zhuang Li sighed. She had experienced a lot along the way, so when she thought about it, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
"You are my best friend. Don't leave me. If you miss your mother, I will send someone to bring her over from the Great Phoenix, okay?"
Zhuang Li laughed and turned to face Ge Ya.
"Don't worry, I'm not going back yet, because I've lost her. I don't know where she is right now, and I won't leave the West Cold until I find some news about her." She gradually closed her eyes and rode so far on her horse. Now she was overcome with fatigue.
"If you need my help, I, Ge Ya, will do everything I can to help." She pulled on Zhuang Li's hand, even though the latter was already asleep.
"Li, sometimes I feel like you're my sister." After she finished speaking, she closed her eyes.