When we arrived at the outskirts, both Yanyue and Chen Yangguo, the little prince, went to compete with each other, but no one was willing to accept it. The emperor originally wanted to come with us, but before he left, that strange commander of the imperial guards suddenly came over and said a few words to him.
"Bai Jing, do you feel that the emperor is a bit strange today?" Bai Jing and I rode together on a white horse and walked slowly on the grass. I turned back to Bai Jing and spoke to him.
From my point of view, I could see Bai Jing's chin. His chin had a perfect curve and looked really nice. I couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
When Bai Jing heard my words, he lowered his head. The two of us actually touched lips, both of us feeling a moment of awkwardness.
"There's something wrong with the emperor today." Bai Jing came back to his senses and cooperated with me.
"Right, you and the emperor didn't say that you would decide on your own marriage, but why would the emperor speak up for you?" I thought about what the Emperor had said today.
"I grew up together with His Majesty, so he should know my temperament very well. Even if he forced me to marry someone else, I wouldn't agree. But since he could lie, I owe him another favor." Bai Jing said while taking the reins.
"That's true. Who can force you to do something you don't like?" I nod my head undeniably. The emperor should be clear about this as well. Rather than destroying the relationship between me and Bai Jing for an impossible marriage, why not give it to Bai Jing as a favor?
"You." Bai Jing was silent for a short moment before he suddenly said a single word in a soft voice. When I heard him, I was stupefied.
"What?" I asked subconsciously.
"What you just said."
"Who can force you to do something you don't like?" I mechanically repeated what I had just said.
"You." Bai Jing repeated.
Only then did I realize that Bai Jing's words were getting more and more seductive.
"I won't force you to do what you like." I blurted out subconsciously.
I suddenly felt that I had become less and less like myself in my relationship with Bai Jing. I used to think that my relationship would be like being brothers with other people, but I didn't think that I would be happy and embarrassed by his sweet words. I felt like I was going to lose all my goosebumps when I heard the protagonists on the television talking to each other.
I was surprised at how much I had changed. I was going to be this little girl now.
"Yu Xing, what are you all talking about? Come over here!" From afar, the excited Yan Yue waved at me from her horse. I also waved back and instructed Bai Jing to quickly come to their side.
"How about it? Which one of you won?" I smiled as I asked the two of them who were wantonly smiling. Both of them had beads of sweat on their faces. It was obvious that they were having a great time playing around.
"I've lost." She Yue was not the least bit embarrassed nor dissatisfied as she spoke straightforwardly.
"She Yue's riding skills are the best among all the Miss Venerable s I've encountered. I was lucky enough to win against her, so I deeply admire her riding skills." The little prince said humbly.
I noticed that his title toward her was no longer Miss Jiang, but had instead changed it to a nickname, indicating that their relationship could improve by leaps and bounds. The corner of my mouth curled up into a smile.
"Yu Xing, what are you laughing about? So strange. " She looked at my smile, not used to it.
"Do you want to compete?" She looked at Bai Jing and the little prince's suggestions.
"I have long heard of Prince Jing's riding skills. I wanted to fight to the death a long time ago. I don't know if I have the honor." The light in the little prince's eyes could not even block his suggestion.
"The little prince has already fought with you once, and it's not fair to compete with Bai Jing now, so let's do it another time," I suggested. After all, these words were unfair to the little prince.
"It's fine, I have no regrets to be able to compete with Prince Jing. As for the result, I don't really care." The little prince had an indifferent expression. I don't know when I'll be able to come out like this next time. Maybe this will be the only chance in my life, I hope Prince Jing can show me some respect. " The young prince's words were sincere. After thinking about it carefully, what he said wasn't without reason. It wasn't easy for him to travel thousands of miles to arrive here.
I looked at Bai Jing waiting for his decision. "I'll bring Xing'er to compete with you. That way, there won't be any injustice." Bai Jing opened his mouth, but the result was shocking …
The three of us were shocked. What kind of trick was this?
"Are you sure, Big Brother? You want to race, not tread." I couldn't help but swallow my saliva as I told Bai Jing in shock.
"Prince Jing, if this is the case, not only will you have to focus on the competition, you will also have to take care of the princess' safety, which will affect your performance." The little prince also felt that it was inappropriate.
"It's alright. This King knows what to do." Bai Jing had a carefree expression on his face.
"You're serious? I don't know how to ride a horse. You won't, right? I'll throw it on the ground." I felt like I had already seen the miserable sight of myself falling off the horse's back, and I couldn't help but shut my eyes.
"You don't believe me." Bai Jing looked down at me.
"No, I just thought it would affect you." Looking at Bai Jing's questioning gaze, I could only weakly reply.
"Alright then, let's begin," Bai Jing said to the little prince.
"Great. Little Prince, don't dilly-dally, this is just a private joke between us, it's not an official competition, the result isn't important, so don't be shy, no matter who wins or loses, we are still friends, what are you worried about. " She urged the little prince.
The little prince was finally relieved, "Alright then, I am indebted to Prince Jing for wanting to let me go."
We came together to the place of departure, which was a large plain. The white scenery was the same place as the little prince, and then on the opposite side, so we came back. The first to arrive was the winner, since it was only a game between friends, so it wasn't very formal.
"Are you ready?" As referee, between us, she faced us, took a silk scarf as a signal, held it up, and said, "Get ready."
Bai Jing tightly held onto me as he pulled on the reins with both of his hands. I could feel the strength in his hands and instantly, I felt a sense of security.
"Begin." As the silk handkerchief in her hand fell, Bai Jing and the little prince both flew out.
In Bai Jing's arms, all I could feel was the galloping of the horse beneath me and the whistling of the wind in my ears.
I felt as though I was flying. It was thrilling and dangerous. I happily leaned against Bai Jing's embrace. If not for the fear of affecting the scenery, I would have really cheered out loud. This was really too enjoyable.
No. I must learn to ride a horse in the future. I made up my mind.