12dz Chapter 74 The Battle for Supremacy
Chapter 74 The Battle for Supremacy
Yu Wenwan slightly raised her hand, seemingly gently, yet just right, to support Qin Zijian's arm.
Her beautiful eyes flickered as she suddenly asked, "I've heard that Young Master Qin once stayed in Bei Ran for a period of time?"
Qin Zijian was walking at a leisurely pace when he heard these words and suddenly stopped.
He was seen tightly clutching the hand warmer in his arms with one hand.
The fingertips curled up involuntarily, faintly pale.
He lowered his head slightly, so his expression was not visible, and gave a soft reply.
"Um......"
Yu Wenwan did not notice Qin Zijian's unusual behavior and continued to ask softly.
"I've heard that the people there are very open-minded and everyone is a skilled horseman. Does Young Master Qin know how to ride a horse?"
Upon hearing the words "horse riding," Qin Zijian's previously dull eyes instantly lit up.
He nodded hastily and answered without hesitation.
"I can ride a horse! My husband used to be..."
However, the conversation abruptly ended as if someone had forcibly cut it off.
Qin Zijian seemed to realize that he had said something he shouldn't have.
He quickly lowered his head, pursed his lips, and refused to utter another word.
Upon seeing this, Yu Wenwan still wore a smile, showing no emotion whatsoever.
She slowly turned her head and gazed into the distance.
"Young Master Qin, I just heard the palace servants say that the red plum blossoms in the plum garden are in full bloom."
"Would Young Master Qin do me the honor of accompanying me?"
Yu Wenwan seemed completely oblivious to his unusual behavior, her expression remaining unchanged as she made her suggestion.
Qin Zijian stared into her eyes, momentarily lost in thought.
He nodded involuntarily.
"good……"
The two walked side by side and entered the plum garden together.
At this moment, the red plum blossoms on the plum branches in the garden are like the makeup of a beautiful woman with a fair complexion.
Snow covered the flower branches, and as the two passed by, the snow fell in a soft rustling sound.
Yu Wenwan walked up to a red plum tree, reached out and gently broke off a branch.
He turned around and handed it to Qin Zijian beside him.
“I think these plum branches are a perfect match for you, young master.”
Qin Zijian reached out and took the red plum blossom, thanking him softly.
Yu Wenwan led Qin Zijian deeper into the plum garden.
Upon seeing this, the palace servants following behind them hurriedly quickened their pace to keep up.
After walking for a while, Yu Wenwan suddenly stopped and turned around.
Her gaze carried a hint of coldness as she casually glanced at the palace servants behind her.
"You may wait here."
Upon hearing this, the palace servants exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with embarrassment.
One of the leading palace servants hesitated for a moment before speaking, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
"This...I'm afraid it's not quite right..."
However, Yu Wenwan did not give them a chance to refute.
He grabbed Qin Zijian's sleeve and walked deeper into the plum garden without looking back.
Only a group of palace servants remained standing there, watching their retreating figures with sighs and shakes of their heads.
Qin Zijian walked along, looking around.
All I could see were green bricks, red walls, and white snow.
He couldn't help but reach out and gently shake the snow off the branches.
"I wonder if Young Master Qin likes this place?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Zijian slowly turned his head and looked at Yu Wenwan beside him.
His brows and eyes were filled with melancholy, as if all his grievances had been gathered there.
"What can I do whether I like it or not? It's not up to me..."
After hearing this, Yu Wenwan's beautiful eyes darted around as she slowly approached Qin Zijian.
When the two stood side by side, she tilted her head slightly and looked up at the towering vermilion palace walls in front of her.
“Look, that plum blossom is stretching out from the palace wall.”
Looking in the direction she was pointing, I saw a red plum tree peeking out from inside the red wall.
The branches were still covered with a layer of winter snow, swaying in the wind.
"I've heard that the royal winter hunt will be held in a few days. Will Young Master Qin be attending?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Zijian paused slightly, then chuckled softly.
"My broken body is useless to me."
Besides, they're all domesticated creatures, just a pastime for the wealthy.
Yu Wenwan reached out and gently brushed the snow off his shoulder, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"Young Master Qin, please don't underestimate yourself. I've heard that there was a spotted deer during this year's winter hunt, and I'd like to go and see it."
After saying that, he shifted his gaze slightly, as if speaking with a deeper meaning.
"You say everyone on the winter hunt is a hero, so who will ultimately win this deer?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Zijian turned around abruptly, his eyes filled with an indescribable complexity.
However, Yu Wenwan showed no sign of backing down and continued speaking.
"When Qin lost its mandate, the whole world scrambled for it..."
Then, his gaze shifted to the red plum blossoms, and he spoke slowly.
"If I become the Azure Emperor in the future, I will make the peach blossoms bloom together. Young Master Qin...would you be willing to lend me a hand?"
Qin Zijian involuntarily took two steps back, the wind lifting his blue hair ribbon high into the air.
The two stood facing each other, silent.
The snow on the branches was blown off by the wind, making a faint, almost inaudible sound...
Qin Zijian looked up at the red plum tree and coughed softly a few times.
Fine snowflakes settled on his shoulders, and a fleeting emotion flickered in his eyes.
"It's so cold, and you're not well, what are you doing out here?"
Qin Zijian turned his head and saw Gao Hao approaching from a distance.
When Yu Wenwan saw Gao Hao, she glanced at Qin Zijian almost imperceptibly.
With a slight smile on his lips, he slowly bowed in greeting.
"See the Emperor."
Gao Hao strode forward without even glancing at Yu Wenwan.
He walked up to Qin Zijian, sighed softly, and took off his cloak to drape over the other's shoulders.
"How come there isn't even a servant around? What are those lackeys good for?!"
Gao Hao shouted, and the palace servants were so frightened that they immediately knelt down on the ground, trembling incessantly.
Qin Zijian tugged at his cloak and replied expressionlessly.
"It was my fault for not letting them come along, so please don't blame them."
Upon hearing Qin Zijian's words, Gao Hao's body stiffened abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He immediately stretched out his hands excitedly and grabbed Qin Zijian's arm.
"You... Zijian... I won't hold it against them. Say a few more words to me."
Yu Wenwan looked at Gao Hao's humble demeanor with a somewhat ambiguous expression in her eyes.
However, Qin Zijian completely ignored him.
He turned and glanced at Yu Wenwan, nodded to her, and then walked away.
Seeing Qin Zijian leave, Gao Hao immediately followed and carefully reached out to support him.
Yu Wenwan looked at the trail of departing footprints on the ground, pulled her sleeves together, and smiled.
"Cut!" the director shouted, holding a megaphone in his hand.
Ye Jin's expression looked like she was looking at a walking pile of shit.
Shen Ruoyun immediately jumped away from the curtain, afraid of being infected by Ye Jin's terrible acting skills.
"Xiao Jin, you can add a few more shots later."