PFC Chapter 215 Bow and Arrow 18
Chapter 215 Bow and Arrow 18
Inside the carriage—
Ziyue looked at Lin Yanzhi, a grown man, sitting in the corner by the door, not daring to move or look at her, looking both pitiful and funny. A mischievous smile flashed in her eyes as she asked, "Do you like it?"
Lin Yanzhi didn't even hear what was asked; he just instinctively and unconsciously blurted out, "I like it."
When she realized what she had just answered, her cheeks instantly turned bright red. She turned her head and stared wide-eyed, but when she saw the smile in Ziyue's eyes, she hurriedly looked away, not daring to look in Ziyue's direction again.
Oh my god, what did he say?!
What do I like?
Although neither of them said it aloud, they both knew the truth.
……
Seeing Lin Yanzhi's face flushed bright red, and his ears and neck turning as red as if they were about to bleed, Ziyue couldn't help but laugh.
This person often gives her gifts and openly shows off himself. He's a bit cunning. I thought he could be very bold, but what happened?
However, it's quite amusing to tease a pure and passionate young man.
Hearing Ziyue's soft laughter in his ear, Lin Yanzhi felt his rapidly beating heart unable to calm down, and the heat on his cheeks lingered.
What should he do now? Confess his feelings? But is the current situation inappropriate? Will Ziyue think he's not formal enough? Will she think he's too frivolous?
……
For as long as Lin Yanzhi was agonizing over it, Ziyue watched him with great interest as he stood there lost in thought.
Lin Yanzhi seemed to have finally figured something out, and was about to say something when the group arrived at their destination.
Lin Yanzhi was filled with regret. He had wasted so much time on the road.
Ziyue's eyes were full of smiles as she urged him to get off the carriage quickly.
Lin Yanzhi opened his mouth, looked at Ziyue with a wronged expression, and finally got off the carriage reluctantly.
Ziyue stepped out of the carriage and looked around. There were tents set up one after another, and many people were tidying up. Squads of soldiers were patrolling. In the distance, the mountains were lush and green, the sky was clear and the air was fresh, and there was a vibrant scene of life.
After Ziyue alighted from the carriage, Lin Yanzhi led her to the tent that had been prepared for her.
Stepping into the tent, Lin Yanzhi proudly declared, "Ziyue, this is your tent. You'll stay here tonight. My tent is right next to it. If you need anything else, feel free to come to me anytime."
Ziyue looked at the setup inside the tent. Although it was very simple, it had everything she needed.
It's obvious that someone specially arranged this; they put a lot of thought into it.
To the right of the tent is a screen, behind which is a bed with a clothes rack.
There is a table directly opposite the tent entrance, with a brazier in the middle where you can boil water. There are two chairs and a small table next to it, so you can sit down with friends to drink tea, chat, and eat.
There is also a large screen on the left side of the entrance to the tent, behind which is a large bath tub where you can bathe and change clothes. It may be small, but it has everything you need.
Ziyue walked around her tent. "I'm very satisfied. The conditions are already very good."
"Alright, then you should rest for a while. I'll have someone bring you food later." Although he was also reluctant to leave Ziyue's tent, the long carriage ride wasn't comfortable, so he decided to let Ziyue rest first.
Not long after Lin Yanzhi left, Mu Yang arrived.
Mu Yang came to deliver a bow and arrow to Zi Yue. The arrow shaft was made of fine yew wood, and the shaft with four fletchings was made of birch wood. There was also a ring to prevent the thumb from being cut by the string.
The arrow is light and not heavy, making it very suitable for girls.
Ziyue liked it very much, picked up the bow and arrow and tried it out, "Thank you, I like it very much, it suits me very well."
When Mu Yang saw that Zi Yue liked the bow and arrow he had given her, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
Then, as if remembering something, his smile faded slightly, a hint of bitterness appeared in his eyes, and he took his leave.
He didn't expect anything; he just thought that since Miss Ziyue was out having fun and was quite skilled in martial arts, he wanted to give her a suitable bow and arrow as a gift.
Really... that's all...
Ziyue wasn't unaware of the emotions in Mu Yang's eyes, but she had already made her own choice.
This is ancient times, and she is not a woman who would abide by worldly norms and etiquette; worldly rules and regulations cannot bind her at all.
The saying "public opinion is a fearsome thing" is no joke. She herself didn't care, but these men had all grown up in a feudal hierarchical society, and their thoughts, identities, and status were all restricted by so-called worldly norms.
Even though the Great Yao Kingdom supports widows remarrying, allows women to establish independent households, and permits women to go out and do business, and is not so harsh on women, it is essentially still a patriarchal society where men are superior to women.
She knew Mu Yang's feelings, but he was extremely reserved and always controlled his emotions very well, making it difficult for others to see the slightest hint of them.
Considering his family background, Ziyue could understand.
However, she practices the art of freedom, letting things go as she pleases, and she tends to believe in enjoying life to the fullest.
Everything in the world has its own destiny and laws; just follow your true nature in the present moment.
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After a half-day rest, the autumn hunt officially began the next morning. After the old emperor gave a speech to encourage everyone, many young men on horseback entered the forest in groups of three or five.
Ziyue and Lin Yanzhi then randomly chose a direction and entered the forest.
Mu Yang was responsible for the emperor's safety and was tasked with guarding the camp.
As the crown prince, Yaoming Zhao was also very busy.
Ziyue wasn't really interested in hunting; she was just there to join in the fun, take a walk, and have some fun.
Lin Yanzhi originally wanted to show off, but seeing Ziyue's lack of interest, he put away his bow and arrows and looked at Ziyue: "Ziyue, come on, I'll take you for a walk around here. There are some nice sights around."
Ziyue nodded and followed Lin Yanzhi. After riding for about two incense sticks' time, a large field of asters came into view.
The flowers come in a variety of colors, including light purple, pale white, and pink. In the distance, there is a blue sky, and in front of you is a sea of flowers. A gentle breeze blows, and the flowers sway, creating a breathtaking scene.
Ziyue dismounted, walked closer, and admired the sea of flowers before her. Turning to Lin Yanzhi, she asked, "Do you know the meaning of the asters?"
Lin Yan was taken aback; he didn't know what the aster flower represented.
Ziyue continued, "It represents sincere love."
"Legend has it that the aster flower was transformed from a devoted woman. In autumn, she quietly blooms with small purple flowers, waiting for her lover's wandering soul."
Lin Yan was taken aback. He didn't know that the aster flower had such a meaning. He just wanted to bring Ziyue to see the beautiful scenery in front of him.
His eyes darkened, and he said, "Ziyue, I don't know its meaning, but I don't like this legend. It's too sad; it's a tragedy."
"I wonder if this legendary, devoted woman will ever be able to wait for her lover's wandering soul, but I do know..."