PFC Chapter 328 Arriving at the Peach Blossom Forest
Chapter 328 Arriving at the Peach Blossom Forest
A few days later, in the afternoon, the warm sunlight shone on the backyard of the Ninth Prince's Mansion, and a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers.
Lin Qianqian sat listlessly on the swing, wearing a light pink silk dress, the hem of which fluttered gently with the swaying of the swing.
Xiaodie stood behind her, gently pushing the swing with both hands, a gentle smile on her face.
"Miss, please sit for a while longer. I'll go get you some sweet cakes." Xiaodie said with a smile, her hands moving non-stop.
Lin Qianqian waved her hand, "No rush, let's swing a little longer, it's rare to have such a leisurely time." She tilted her head back slightly, closed her eyes and enjoyed this moment of comfort, her hair dancing freely in the wind.
Just then, Afu rushed in from the courtyard gate, kicking up a cloud of dust with his footsteps. His face was flushed, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but his expression revealed an undisguised excitement.
"Your Highness, the Prince wants me to take you somewhere!" Afu said breathlessly as he stood by the swing, his eyes sparkling as if he were hiding some huge secret.
Lin Qianqian and Xiao Die exchanged glances, both looking puzzled. Lin Qianqian frowned slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, "What? Where to?"
Afu shook his head mysteriously, a sly smile on his face. "The prince said you'll know when we get there! I can't reveal it now."
Lin Qianqian smiled helplessly and shook her head gently, "So mysterious, okay!" She turned to Xiaodie, "Xiaodie, let's go."
"Mmm." Xiaodie nodded obediently.
"Wait, His Highness said that only the Princess Consort is allowed to go, and no one else is allowed to go!" Afu quickly added.
"Huh?!" Xiaodie opened her mouth wide in surprise, her face full of worry, and subconsciously looked at Lin Qianqian.
Lin Qianqian was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure, a reassuring smile appearing on her lips. "Okay, I'll go myself! Xiaodie, you wait for me here!"
"Okay! Then please be careful on your journey, Miss," Xiaodie said with concern.
"Don't worry, Miss Xiaodie! With me, Afu, here, the Princess will be fine!" Afu patted his chest, looking very confident.
"Alright, let's go!" Lin Qianqian said, standing up from the swing, straightening her skirt, and walking lightly with Afu outside.
Afu led the way with light, quick steps. Lin Qianqian followed behind him with graceful, delicate steps.
Upon exiting the Prince's Mansion, a beautifully decorated carriage was already waiting at the gate. The carriage was painted with delicate patterns, and two glossy horses were impatiently pawing at each other.
Afu stepped forward and respectfully opened the carriage door. Lin Qianqian lifted her skirt slightly, took graceful steps, and steadily boarded the carriage. Once she was seated, Afu gently lowered the curtain, took the driver's seat himself, and with a shout, the carriage slowly started moving, heading towards its unknown destination.
After a short while, the carriage slowly came to a stop. Outside, all was quiet, save for the rustling of leaves in the breeze. Lin Qianqian was filled with curiosity, wondering where Murong Yi was taking her.
Before my eyes unfolded a dreamlike peach blossom forest, the peach blossoms blooming wildly across the hillsides, like rosy clouds poured down from the sky. A gentle breeze rustled the branches, and pink petals fluttered down like a romantic rain of flowers. The ground was already covered with a thick layer of petals, like a soft brocade carpet. The air was filled with a sweet fragrance, delicate and intoxicating, lingering at the nose.
Meanwhile, Murong Yi was hiding in a corner of the bushes, cautiously peeking out. He wore a moon-white robe, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind. His gaze eagerly turned towards the carriage, meeting Afu's eyes. Afu understood, nodding slightly and signaling with his eyes that everything was arranged.
Afu then turned around and called out to the carriage, "Your Highness, we've arrived!"
Lin Qianqian slowly stepped out of the carriage, her figure as light as a butterfly. The moment she stepped out, she was captivated by the magnificent peach blossom forest before her.
Her eyes widened instantly, reflecting the pink blossoms covering the mountains, filled with amazement and utter rapture. Her slightly parted lips remained pursed for a long time, as if frozen in place, completely captivated by this sea of flowers.
As soon as Lin Qianqian's feet landed steadily on the carpet of peach blossom petals, before she could even recover from the beautiful scenery before her, she heard the rapid sound of hooves behind her. She turned around in confusion and saw the carriage that had brought her suddenly turn and speed away, kicking up dust.
"Hey~" Lin Qianqian exclaimed subconsciously, her delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly, her eyes full of confusion, her gaze following the carriage closely, and her fair hand subconsciously raised as if trying to grab something.
But the carriage showed no sign of stopping, continuing along the winding road until it became a tiny black dot and disappeared at the end of the road.
Just as Lin Qianqian was filled with confusion and preparing to investigate, she heard soft footsteps behind her. Murong Yi approached her slowly, his footsteps extremely light, as if afraid of disturbing this dreamlike scene.
As if sensing something, Lin Qianqian suddenly turned around. Her movement was too hasty, and she lost her balance, crashing straight into Murong Yi. "Ah!" she cried out, instinctively reaching out to grab something for her balance.
Murong Yi reacted quickly, stretching out his long arm to firmly embrace her waist, holding her tightly in his arms. The distance between them instantly closed, close enough to feel each other's warm breath.
Lin Qianqian hurriedly raised her head, and in an instant, their eyes met. Murong Yi's deep eyes were full of tenderness and affection, as if they held a sky full of stars, gazing at her with deep affection; Lin Qianqian's eyes still held lingering panic, glistening with tears, like a startled fawn, innocent and touching.
A gentle breeze blew by, and peach petals danced around the two of them. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and the whole world seemed to consist only of the sound of their heartbeats.