activa-t Chapter 110 Noble Lady Fucha on Horseback
Chapter 110 Noble Lady Fucha on Horseback
Fucha Peiyun and the others then visited Consort Jin, Cao Qinmo's, place again and found several similar items.
Fucha Peiyun could no longer visit Consort Xin and the others.
After all, Consort Fucha Peiyun was a Noble Consort; it would be too abrupt for her to visit lower-ranking concubines without a reason.
Judging from her actions with Feng Ruozhao and Cao Qinmo, the old nanny beside them was quite shrewd and experienced.
Moreover, these maids were all the Emperor's people, and they were all connected to each other.
They will naturally check again more carefully.
Tomorrow, let Wen Shichu go to their place to check their pulse again.
That should ensure everything goes smoothly.
Without his romantic obsession, Wen Shichu's medical skills have improved even further; he certainly has that ability.
After doing all this, Fucha Peiyun originally intended to return to the Natural Painting Studio for a meal.
However, Nian Shilan pulled him to the Qingliang Palace for a meal, which shows how eager Nian Shilan was to go horse racing.
Upon arriving at Qingliang Hall, the table was already laden with exquisite dishes.
Nian Shilan warmly invited Fucha Peiyun to take a seat.
They even specially prepared fresh shrimp soup and rice porridge, which are suitable for Hongchang to eat.
After the meal, Fucha Peiyun asked someone to return to the Natural Painting Studio to retrieve her riding attire.
Fucha Peiyun: "Did you bring riding gear this time?"
Nian Shilan then realized that she hadn't ridden a horse in a long time.
I wonder if Songzhi helped her bring riding clothes.
Songzhi was extremely fortunate at this moment.
While packing, I thought about what might happen if my mistress suddenly felt like riding a horse.
You can't do without riding gear.
I prepared two sets of riding gear, but two sets were clearly not enough.
We still need the embroidery workshop to prepare a few more sets.
Songzhi quickly found two sets of riding gear.
A set of red riding gear
There's also a riding outfit with purple roses.
Nian Shilan was delighted to see the two sets of riding attire.
She looked at Songzhi approvingly, "Songzhi, you did a good job. You deserve a reward."
Songzhi happily said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Nian Shilan, holding her riding attire, asked Fucha Peiyun which outfit looked best on her.
Fucha Peiyun looked at the two sets of riding attire and pointed to the red set, saying:
"I think this red one is very festive and bright, so I'll go with it."
Nian Shilan nodded, "Then let's go with this one."
Nian Shilan went into the inner room, changed into a red cheongsam, and came out looking heroic and radiant.
At this time, Fucha Peiyun's Manchu-style dress and riding whip were also delivered.
Fucha Peiyun took the qipao and borrowed Nian Shilan's inner room to change.
Before long, she walked out gracefully in a lake-blue cheongsam, looking fresh, elegant, and noble.
Nian Shilan's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "Not bad, it has a unique charm."
It wouldn't look good to wear a head full of jewels after changing into riding attire.
The two then restyled their hair in a simpler way.
She simply wore a few hairpins in her hair.
Nian Shilan couldn't wait to take Fucha Peiyun to the horse farm.
As for Hongchang, he was taken along too, since Ye'er, Xiaohuzi, and the others were there to look after him.
When the group arrived at the horse farm, they heard the sound of galloping hooves.
Fucha Peiyun's heart stirred, and she thought of one person.
Nian Shilan asked in confusion
"There are people riding horses at the racetrack. Who else thought of this as we did?"
Fucha Peiyun shook her head and said, "I don't know, we'll find out if we go in and take a look."
As they stepped into the riding arena, a green figure flashed past them like a gust of wind.
All that remained was a cloud of dust and the sound of horses' hooves.
Nian Shilan exclaimed in surprise:
"This woman is quite skilled at horseback riding! Her posture is agile and her movements are skillful."
I have never seen this woman before; she should not be one of the concubines in the harem.
Fucha Peiyun already knew who this person was, and nodded firmly in response:
"Hmm, that's definitely not it. It must be the horse trainer here."
The horse farm in the Yuanmingyuan was called Baijunyuan, and it was a large-scale farm that housed many fine horses.
The manager of Baijun Garden saw from afar that the Imperial Noble Consort, the Noble Consort Shu, and the Sixth Prince were arriving together.
Startled, he dared not be negligent in the slightest.
He hurried forward, running to greet them respectfully.
Nian Shilan asked, "Who exactly was that woman with such superb riding skills just now?"
The steward bowed his head and replied:
"Your Highness, this is Ye Lanyi, the horse trainer from our Hundred Horses Garden."
Her horsemanship was superb; she was the best in the entire park.
Upon hearing that Ye Lanyi was quite skilled at horsemanship, Nian Shilan immediately became interested and raised an eyebrow, saying:
"Oh? The horse trainer? Quickly bring her here so I can have a look at her!"
Upon hearing this, the manager dared not delay and hurriedly ran to bring Ye Lanyi over.
Ye Lanyi soon arrived on horseback.
Ye Lanyi dismounted with a swift and graceful movement, as smooth and natural as flowing water.
She took a few steps forward and gave a graceful bow to Nian Shilan and Fucha Peiyun.
But this manner of etiquette, performed with such ease and unrestrainedness, actually revealed a rebellious spirit.
Nian Shilan looked Ye Lanyi up and down with great interest.
Seeing her unique personality, he was not unhappy at all.
Instead, a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"I've heard you're an excellent horseman, and coincidentally, my horsemanship isn't bad either."
"Do you dare to challenge me to a contest?"
Nian Shilan stared intently at Ye Lanyi, her eyes full of provocation.
Fucha Peiyun looked at Ye Lanyi, the arrogant woman from "Empresses in the Palace".
She has a beautiful appearance and a touch of exotic charm.
Fucha Peiyun greatly admired his unruly and rebellious personality.
Such a beauty, the civet cat is not worthy of her.
Of course, the big, fat orange cat is even less worthy.
Ye Lanyi looked up at Nian Shilan and Fucha Peiyun.
Seeing that the two did not act superior like other noble ladies in the palace
Seeing their arrogant or disdainful expressions, I felt a surge of affection for them.
She smiled slightly, bowed slightly, and said firmly:
"It is my honor to exchange skills with Your Highness, and I am happy to oblige."
Seeing Ye Lanyi's quick agreement, Nian Shilan couldn't help but throw her head back and laugh:
Haha, great! That's awesome!
After saying that, Nian Shilan turned to look at Fucha Peiyun beside her and asked with a smile:
"How about it, do you want to join in the fun?"
Fucha Peiyun handed Hongchang over to Ye'er and others.
"Come on, let's go pick out some horses together."
After saying that, the group walked towards the stables not far away.
Upon entering the stable, a scent of hay and horses immediately hit you.
Inside the spacious stable, dozens of fine horses were neatly arranged.
They either graze quietly or flick their tails to shoo away mosquitoes and flies.
Nian Shilan moved among the horses, her eyes scanning each one.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she was drawn to a magnificent chestnut horse in the corner, its body a deep crimson like flames.
This horse is tall and agile, with smooth and well-defined muscle lines, as if it contains boundless power.
Nian Shilan walked quickly to the horse and reached out to stroke its smooth back.
Fucha Peiyun carefully observed the horses in the stable. Finally, her gaze fell on a horse as white as snow.
The horse's coat was glossy and smooth, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.
It moved with light, graceful steps, looking down at everyone from its lofty perch.
Ye Lanyi then led the horse she had been riding.
They patiently waited for Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan to choose their mounts.
Seeing the horses chosen by Nian Shilan and Fucha Peiyun, the steward was momentarily at a loss.
"Your Highness, Imperial Noble Consort, Your Highness, these two horses are not exactly docile."
"I'm worried these two horses might hurt Your Highness. Perhaps we should get two gentler horses instead?"
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan's previously relaxed eyebrows furrowed instantly, and she said unhappily:
"Since I have taken a liking to this horse, I am naturally confident in taming it. What do you mean?"
Do you really think I can't even handle a mere horse?
As she spoke, she gave the manager a defiant glare.
Fucha Peiyun gently patted the neck of the white horse she had chosen and said in a calm tone:
"I also do not wish to change it. I feel quite at ease with this horse, and I believe I can handle it."
Upon seeing this, the manager broke out in a cold sweat and inwardly groaned.
But he still gritted his teeth and continued to persuade him:
"Both of the ladies are of noble birth and of high status."
If anything goes wrong, this servant will be held responsible even unto death!
Nian Shilan snorted coldly and said confidently:
"You can rest assured."
Although I haven't ridden a horse in a long time, I still have this skill.
"A mere horse, how could it possibly stump me?"
Upon hearing Nian Shilan's words, the steward not only felt uneasy but became even more worried.
However, he was still somewhat familiar with the temperament of this Imperial Noble Consort; once she made a decision, it was difficult to change it.
Left with no other choice, he could only place his last hope on Fucha Peiyun.
The hope is to persuade Consort Shu to change her mind.
So he turned to Fucha Peiyun and earnestly advised her:
"Your Highness, this white horse is unruly; you should choose another one."
"As long as you nod, this servant will immediately go and pick out the most docile horse for you."
But Fucha Peiyun remained unmoved, simply smiling and shaking her head in refusal.
At this moment, the steward felt utterly hopeless. What if these two ladies really had an accident in the Hundred Horses Painting they were in charge of?
Then he might really have to atone with his death.
Seeing that his persuasion was ineffective, the steward could only silently retreat to the side, praying in his heart that nothing bad would happen to the two ladies.
With a swift and agile movement, Nian Shilan flipped over and landed steadily on the tall, chestnut-colored horse.
As soon as she mounted her horse, the chestnut horse let out a loud snort.
At the same time, it raised its front hooves and pawed wildly in the air a few times, as if trying to throw the person on its back off.
But Nian Shilan was not affected by its actions at all.
She held the reins firmly, leaned forward slightly, and gripped the horse's belly tightly with her legs, becoming one with the horse.
Her eyes were filled with determination and excitement to conquer the horse.
The chestnut horse still wouldn't give up, trying again and again to throw Nian Shilan off its back.
But Nian Shilan remained calm and composed throughout the crisis.
Her legs gripped the horse's belly tightly, as firmly as iron clamps, making it impossible for the horse to exert any force.
The reins she gripped tightly tightened with each struggle of the horse.
This caused the horse to gradually experience difficulty breathing.
Nian Shilan: "Today, I will definitely win you over!"
The steward watched with bated breath, fearing the horse would throw Nian Shilan off.
The standoff between the man and the horse lasted for a long time, perhaps sensing Nian Shilan's firm stance.
Gradually, the chestnut horse's movements became less intense than before.
It was panting heavily, its four hooves pawing the ground incessantly, but it had clearly lost its initial frenzied energy.
As time passed, it finally fell completely silent.
With its head bowed and ears tucked obediently behind its head, it began to follow Nian Shilan's commands obediently.
Seeing this, Nian Shilan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She gently raised her hand and tenderly patted the horse's neck, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes, and said:
"If only you had been this obedient earlier."
Strangely enough, the chestnut horse seemed to truly understand her words.
It let out a low hiss, as if responding to Nian Shilan's admonition.
The manager, who had been watching anxiously from the sidelines, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
He quickly stepped forward, bowed deeply, and flattered him obsequiously:
"Your Majesty is truly remarkable; this horse has a very fiery temper."
"Your Majesty has actually managed to make this horse behave so obediently; this servant is truly amazed!"
Nian Shilan smiled faintly, "It's just some petty tricks."
Afterwards, she rode her horse around the field a few times, her figure graceful and exuding nobility and majesty.
Upon seeing this, Ye Lanyi's fondness for this Imperial Noble Consort grew even stronger.
Unlike some people who, lacking the ability to subdue their horses, resort to violence.
Or you could just kill the horse. The most important thing when dealing with animals is patience.
It will gradually accept it.
The fact that this Imperial Noble Consort treated the horse so well shows she is a good person.
After seeing that Nian Shilan had successfully tamed the horse, Fucha Peiyun...
A slight upturn at the corners of his mouth revealed a confident smile.
She leaped lightly, like a butterfly in flight.
She landed steadily on the back of that snow-white horse.
This made the steward anxious again, fearing that something might have happened to Consort Shu.
This Consort Shu was of high status and also had a young prince.
If anything goes wrong at this moment, even if he had ten heads, it probably wouldn't be enough to chop them off!
The steward was so nervous he didn't dare breathe, his eyes fixed on Fucha Peiyun.
I kept praying that nothing unexpected would happen.
But to everyone's surprise,
The white horse actually obeyed Fucha Peiyun's wishes and allowed her to ride on its back.
They didn't even show the slightest sign of resistance.
Seeing this, the manager, who had been on tenterhooks, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although everything seems to be going well on the surface
But his heart, which was hanging high in the air, could never truly settle back into his stomach.
This horse's temperament is truly unpredictable; no one can guarantee that something unexpected might suddenly happen next.
At this moment, Fucha Peiyun appeared exceptionally relaxed and content.
She gently grasped the reins, her legs slightly squeezing the horse's belly, skillfully controlling the white horse beneath her.
The white horse moved with elegant and steady steps, slowly circling around the spacious riding arena.
Fucha Peiyun and the white horse beneath her were perfectly in sync.
Her body swayed and rose with the rhythm of the horse, her movements fluid and natural, without the slightest hint of stiffness.
After the white horse carried Fucha Peiyun slowly around the entire circle, it finally came to a stop.
The manager's worries did not dissipate as a result.
Because he knew that although the white horse seemed extremely docile, it was actually very unruly.