Soli laughed and said, "You're truly an amazing girl."
"Well, I won't compete with you noble young ladies. Surely there are other young gentlemen who can ride horses?"
Seeing Soli shift her gaze to the gentlemen, Song Jinyu couldn't help but find it amusing. She shook her head and quietly stepped aside.
"Don't go. I'll teach you how to ride a horse, Princess!" Song Jinyu helplessly looked up at the sky. Why did she always keep pulling her?
Rong Qing'er changed her clothes and intended to continue showing off in front of the princess. However, the Prince Yu actually gave that maid to her and directly sent her back to the inn.
"Song Jinyu, I'll give you a ten - meter head start."
Princess Soli proudly sat on her horse and glanced sideways at Song Jinyu, who had just mounted and was leaning forward slightly. She felt a bit disdainful, but what Song Jinyu said did make sense.
The eldest prince, Nai An, laughed and said, "This delicate young lady from the Central Plains better not cry later."
Lin Ziyu snorted in dissatisfaction. She was also riding a small maroon horse.
"Crying is for kids who can't accept defeat. Is the eldest prince not an adult yet?" This remark successfully silenced the eldest prince. Zhongli Mingye smiled faintly, with an unwavering look in his eyes. If Song Jinyu wanted to do something, she could do it. As for the rest, he, Zhongli Mingye, would surely protect her.
"Princess... Come on!"
Song Jinyu tugged at the reins and turned to give Princess Soli a bright smile. This smile dazzled them. Her lips were like the crescent moon on a willow tree, and her two shallow dimples were like the brilliant peach blossoms in April. Zhongli Mingye, sitting on the high seat, watched intently, wishing to tuck this confident and charming smile into his arms so that no one else could see it.
She wouldn't let others have the upper hand! She had been riding for almost ten years. Princess Soli was a pearl on the grassland, and she, Song Jinyu, was no less outstanding. However, it was not convenient for her to show off today, lest someone find fault with her.
Therefore, at the beginning, Song Jinyu didn't intend to fight for victory or defeat. But Princess Soli didn't know her thoughts and only wanted to win the race whole - heartedly.
During this lap, Princess Soli always led the way, while Song Jinyu followed her unhurriedly, neither too far nor too close. Whenever Soli thought she had left Song Jinyu far behind, Song Jinyu would always quietly appear behind her. This instantly aroused Soli's competitive spirit, so the two young girls chased each other on horseback, and the onlookers cheered loudly. The young ladies from Liuzhou City who had been despised by Princess Soli with her words now all united and cheered for Song Jinyu.
"She has the ability to make even enemies like her," Zhongli Mingye sighed. Qingfeng heard clearly and said with a smile, "The young lady is valiant and heroic, no less than a man!"
He liked to hear this.
Suddenly, his eyes turned cold. There was a person appearing on the periphery, and it was actually Yan Fei!
What Yan Fei said last time had greatly affected Zhongli Mingye's mood. In an instant, he whispered a few words to Qingfeng.
Yan Fei was the one he had never dared to ask Song Jinyu about. He was afraid of getting an answer he didn't want to hear. So he had never asked about the relationship between Song Jinyu and Yan Fei.
After a stick of incense had burned, the figures of the two young girls in the race reappeared on the field. Princess Soli was still in the front, and Song Jinyu closely followed. Suddenly, a sound pierced the sky. Song Jinyu sensed something unusual from behind and instinctively lowered her body.
The arrow whistled past her ear. Immediately afterwards, many arrows flew over. This scene fell into Zhongli Mingye's eyes. He leaped into the air and stepped on the void to block the fatal attack for Song Jinyu against the arrow rain from all directions.
Princess Soli in front was not in a much better situation. Fortunately, she was an excellent equestrian. She leaned to one side and clung to the horse's body, desperately running forward. This was also thanks to Song Jinyu behind her, who had already distracted a lot of the pressure for her.
Yan Fei also rushed over. He used his "Flying Sky Chain" to rescue Zhongli Mingye from the predicament.
At this time, Soli was frightened silly by the scene. Seeing the arrow rain weaken, Qingfeng carried Soli and flew to a safe place.
After the arrow rain disappeared, the scene was in a complete mess. Many people were injured. They were just affected by the after - shock, crying and howling. Song Jinyu, who had almost become a live target, gradually became fierce - looking. She knew in her heart that those arrows were aimed at her and the princess.
To be exact, they were originally aimed at Princess Soli, but there were also some people who wanted to take her life during the chaos.
Zhongli Mingye was extremely angry and ordered a thorough investigation of this matter! The Song Jinyu in his arms didn't cry at all. She just closed her eyes. He thought she was injured. Just as he was about to check, she pushed him away with her hand.
"I'm fine. Is Princess Soli injured?"
"Don't worry about others!" His tone was a bit fierce. He nervously hugged Song Jinyu tightly. Just now, Zhongli Mingye had watched the scene on the high platform, his eyes splitting with anger and almost going crazy.
"Put me down. So many people are watching!" Song Jinyu buried her face shyly in his arms. "You're injured..."
"No..."
"I said I'm injured and I am!" Zhongli Mingye hugged her tightly without any explanation.
"Someone! There are assassins in the Willow Garden. Princess Soli and the prospective princess - consort of Prince Yu were attacked and injured."
"..."
What was he up to? They were clearly not injured. Song Jinyu didn't understand Zhongli Mingye's intention for a moment. She had no choice but to act like an ostrich.
Yan Fei watched Song Jinyu and Zhongli Mingye walk away from a distance. He covered his injured arm and stood still.
Qingfeng knew him and invited him to the prince's mansion for dressing. Unexpectedly, he refused!
It was no longer safe to stay in the Willow Garden, so the delegation of the Gu tribe had to return to the post - station first. Zhongli Mingye was busy investigating the assassins. At this time, Rong Qing'er, who was waiting for news in the inn, was also shocked.
It turned out that the maid she had bribed had been killed!
Moreover, the guards she had sent to the Willow Garden today didn't come back either. After she got the news that Song Jinyu and Princess Soli were having a race, she had arranged people to try to disrupt the race. But Rong Qing'er definitely didn't have the guts to assassinate the princess and the future prospective princess - consort.
So when Rong Qing'er heard the news that the assassins in the Willow Garden had been captured, she was on tenterhooks, afraid that it would be traced back to her.