Zhao Shuning still remembered when she was very young.
At that time, her soul was trapped in this tiny body, and she couldn't do anything.
Every day, Lin Min'er would hold her in her arms.
At night, she would tell her stories. Sometimes, she would also talk about her days in the Lin family before.
At first, Zhao Shuning didn't really care. But as Lin Min'er told these stories more often, she remembered them.
Lin Min'er said that when she was a child, she once saw Yu Xiang secretly horse - racing outside. Just that one time, Lin Min'er saw a different mother.
It turned out that the gentle and delicate Yu Xiang could also be so valiant and heroic.
But after that, Yu Xiang never touched horse - racing again.
In the Lin family, everyone knew that Lady Xiang was the most docile. She always kept her head down and was submissive in everything she did. She never competed with the other wives for favor, and she never dared to disobey Lady Haitang. She never even did the things she liked.
After Zhao Shuning met Lady Xiang, the memories about her were gradually unearthed one by one.
Zhao Shuning thought that her mother should also miss Lady Xiang. But the Lin family had dealt a heavy blow to her father, making it difficult for him to practice cultivation ever since, and his spiritual power never improved. Therefore, in Lin Min'er's heart, she didn't want to return to the Lin family, even though Lady Yu was still waiting for her there.
"I know you can do very well."
As soon as Lady Xiang got on the horse, her whole spirit changed.
Although at the beginning, she was still very cautious, afraid of startling the horse. But later, she was like an eagle soaring on the grassland, freely soaring in the racecourse.
She performed all kinds of on - horseback movements smoothly.
"You are the daughter of the plain. You should be an eagle soaring in the sky. The Lin Mansion should not be a cage that restricts your freedom."
Zhao Shuning smiled.
Because she saw that the always sad and sorrowful Lady Xiang showed a different kind of smile on her face.
This smile was so familiar.
It was just like the smiling face of Lin Min'er when she played with her on the swing in front of the house.
Lady Haitang also smiled. Zhao Shuning knew the reason for her smile. At this moment, the race was in full swing, and no one heard the faint sounds behind the racecourse.
Because Zhao Shuning had been paying attention, she naturally heard them.
Two crisp cracking sounds, and then there was no more movement.
Just at this time, Lady Xiang completed another beautiful on - horseback movement, and Zhao Shuning also raised her hands and couldn't help clapping for her.
Everyone began to cheer.
Not long after, Mo Bai came back.
Zhao Shuning nodded at him, and he obediently sat in the back.
Everything developed as expected. Lady Xiang was an expert on horseback. After a series of comparisons, this time, naturally, she won the first place, while Lady Xiang and Lady Haitang were tied for second.
After getting off the horse.
Lady Xiang politely bowed to everyone.
Lin Feng's gaze towards Yu Xiang became more inquisitive.
Or rather, he began to take an interest in the current Yu Xiang.
When Yu Xiang returned to her seat, the smile on her face hadn't faded yet.
Really, she hadn't enjoyed such a free and unrestrained life for many years. After marrying Lin Feng, Yu Xiang had only secretly gone to the racecourse to try riding a horse once. At other times, she was like a puppet, sitting obediently at home, waiting for Lin Feng's summons.
Yu Xiang had turned her whole life into a void of waiting just to gain the favor of one person.
She had no self, only endless darkness.
Today, with Zhao Shuning's encouragement, she got back on the horse and found the feeling of the past. It turned out that little Shuning was really right.
Never be a man's accessory. Only by living a wonderful and different life can you be remembered by the world and make that man take an interest in you again.
But Yu Xiang didn't know that when Zhao Shuning said these things seriously, in fact, she was also very nervous inside. She just made up some words randomly to help Yu Xiang regain her confidence. Fortunately, Yu Xiang took it seriously and she did it.
"Little Shuning, I did it."
"Well, you're very good."
Zhao Shuning knew that Yu Xiang had the strength. Horse - racing was her favorite sport. Yu Xiang was like a daughter born on horseback. As long as she got on the horse and no one hindered her, she was bound to win this race.
Lady Haitang took off her cloak and sat back in her seat.
Zhao Shuning didn't turn back. Even so, she could feel Lady Haitang's sharp gaze fixed on her.
I've said that if the life of a little maid named Lüwu can't prove anything, then let me prove it for her. Let me tell you that life is of equal value. A living life is no different from yours. If you kill her, you will surely pay the price.
If Lady Haitang had known that the death of a little maid named Lüwu would bring such a great loss to herself, she might not have had such thoughts about Zhao Shuning from the very beginning.
Zhao Shuning originally just wanted to win a chance for Lady Xiang to turn things around in the Qianyuan Event. It was just her way of showing filial piety to her mother.
Her original intention was not to snatch the glory from Lady Haitang.
She never even thought about getting the first - place gimmick.
But now, it's different. Since Lady Haitang is heartless, why should Zhao Shuning give her face?
The second race came to an end just like this.
Yu Xiang was very excited at this moment. She hadn't been this happy in front of others for a very long time. After she came back, she kept talking to Zhao Shuning about the race.
She didn't notice that Lin Feng's gaze had been following her since she got off the horse.
At this moment, a person came to Zhao Shuning's side and whispered a few words in her ear.
Zhao Shuning smiled and then followed that person.
Because it was noon now, and it was time for the mid - event break.
Zhao Shuning followed that person and came to a house.
Sure enough, there was a person waiting for her there. That person was Situ Yun.
When Situ Yun saw her coming, his expression became solemn.
"Did she ask you to come?"
Situ Yun nodded.
Zhao Shuning then said, "You don't need to say anything. I can basically guess what you want to say."
Situ Yun sighed.
"Little girl, I'm Lady Haitang's assistant. You know, in terms of spiritual power competition, you can't beat me. By then, the laurel crown of the Qianyuan Event will still belong to Lady Haitang."
But Lady Haitang was still worried. Otherwise, she wouldn't have extended an olive branch to Zhao Shuning at this time.
"Little Yunyun, don't speak too early or too confidently. I, Zhao Shuning, will surely win the championship of the Qianyuan Event for Lady Xiang today."
"Just because Lady Xiang is your relative? Are you willing to fight for her? Is it worth it?"
Zhao Shuning turned around and walked away directly, leaving only one sentence.
"Moreover."