amaotonovel Chapter 386 Situ Chuqiu's Story
Chapter 386 Situ Chuqiu's Story
In the cold north, snow was falling heavily.
Wu Ziyan stretched in the greenhouse.
By this time, Beiyang City had been fully completed, and the people on the border were living in peace and contentment.
Her wedding with Chu Qiu was simple, and she always felt guilty about it.
On this return trip, she still wanted to give him a grand wedding.
While thinking about how to arrange it, he ate sunflower seeds.
After thinking about it, she still shivered; she couldn't adapt to the weather in Beiyang at all.
But how beautiful it would be to get married in the snow! The more she thought about it, the more she looked forward to it. She hummed a little tune as she went out.
Where did Chu Qiu go?
"Reporting to Prince Jiu'an, General Chu Qiu has somehow gotten into another argument with the horses in the stables, and he's still at the racetrack."
"What? You've got a run for your money?"
"Yes, please go and take a look."
She casually grabbed her cloak and tied it around her waist.
It wasn't far from the racecourse, but she didn't want to walk; she insisted on taking a car for even that short distance.
Upon arriving at the racecourse, they saw Chu Qiu and Taxue, one on each horse, locked in a struggle.
Chu Qiu wanted to ride the Snowmobile, but it kept kicking up its heels.
A mocking expression even appeared on the horse's face, as if it would stick its tongue out and make a face at Chu Qiu at any moment.
Chu Qiu didn't even notice Wu Ziyan's arrival. Grabbing Ta Xue's horse mane, she tried to climb on top of him.
With a spinning kick, Ta Xue managed to throw Chu Qiu away, though he wasn't hit, leaving him covered in snow and mud.
The soldiers nearby were still watching the spectacle, and some who knew the story were explaining it to the new recruits.
"Back then, the Fourth Prince immediately mounted this horse, which is now the Prince of Jiu'an."
"It's strange, but when Prince Jiu'an was around, General Chu Qiu would ride Taxue. But when she wasn't around, General Chu Qiu couldn't ride it."
Someone noticed that Wu Ziyan was about to bow when she arrived, but she made a shushing gesture, wanting to see just how stubborn Chu Qiu was.
I tried several times, but I still couldn't ride the Snowwalker.
Logically speaking, after a few years, its temper should have improved, but it is still like a young horse with a bad temper.
Finally, some soldiers couldn't bear to watch any longer and didn't want General Chu Qiu to lose face in front of Prince Jiu'an.
"General Chu Qiu, Prince Jiu'an has arrived."
Ta Xue seemed to understand human speech, and looked towards Wu Ziyan.
With a cheerful stride, it ran towards her, and Chu Qiu experienced for the first time the cunning of a horse.
Because Wu Ziyan always gave it candy, it remembered the taste.
Chu Qiu had a cold face, but her eyes showed some grievance and displeasure.
"Chu Qiu, you're a father now, why are you still being stubborn with a horse?"
"Your Highness, these dark clouds are going too far!"
The soldiers were dumbfounded. The usually cold-blooded General Chu Qiu was actually complaining to her like a child, not for anything else, but for a horse!
"Alright, Ta Xue, you too, stop being so materialistic, okay? What's wrong with letting him ride it for a bit!"
He spoke while stroking the head of the snow-covered horse.
Ta Xue snorted, glanced at Chu Qiu with droopy eyelids, and slowly lowered her head. Only then did Chu Qiu smile.
She reached out, only to find herself covered in mud. Feeling a little embarrassed, she wiped herself off at the hem of her skirt, then took Wu Ziyan's hand and rode off together on the Snowwalker. The Snowwalker neighed and galloped away.
"I heard that the reason why King Jiu'an was able to win over General Chu Qiu back then was because of this snow-treading technique."
"Our army commander was also involved. He said that Her Highness was very brave back then. Although our old general looked down on her, he really admired her."
"It seems the Situ family army has all gathered in Qiyang this time; it appears the old general is going back to retire."
"The main reason is that I have a grandson in the capital, and she is too far away on the border, so I resigned."
Chu Feng spoke from behind, saying that although his leg was injured, he would be able to walk after it recovered, but he could not ride a horse.
When the soldiers turned around and saw it was Chu Feng, they were all embarrassed: "General Chu Feng!"
"It's okay, everyone has their share of gossip and trivial matters."
She watched the two of them with a big, aunt-like smile, never expecting this, and kept laughing as she walked.
"Chu Qiu, let's go back to Qiyang tomorrow and take care of the important business."
"You mean Mother's retirement banquet?"
"Well... let's just assume that's true for now."
On the way back to Qiyang from Beiyang, the streets were decorated in a very festive manner, with the character "囍" (double happiness) pasted on the stalls.
Chu Qiu and Wu Ziyan mounted their horses and said, "While this is a joyous occasion, isn't it a bit too extravagant?"
"Well, you'll find out when we get back to the manor."
Wu Ziyan turned her head and smiled mysteriously. She had already had her wedding dress prepared, and this time she wouldn't be the one riding a horse.
As soon as they entered the mansion, Chu Yu and Qi Zexuan each grabbed one of Chu Qiu's arms and carried her away.
Chu Qiu broke free: "Third sister, third brother-in-law, what are you doing!"
"Little brother Chu Qiu, I'm not trying to criticize you, but your third sister and I already have three children. You can't do it!"
"Fourth brother, your sister has hired the best makeup artist in Qiyang. She'll make you look absolutely handsome and beautiful!"
"What are you talking about?!"
"Didn't Wu Ziyan tell you?"
"what?"
"Come on, put on this wedding dress first."
Without much explanation, he was already dressed and ready to go; in a word, he was handsome and dashing!
Wu Ziyan wore a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, with a veil covering her face, though no one knew why she was doing it the other way around.
She was already sitting in the sedan chair outside, and the suona horns, gongs, drums, and firecrackers began to play.
When Chu Qiu went outside, she even noticed that Ta Xue had a large red flower tied around her neck.
"Groom, please mount your horse." Chu Yu gave him a push.
He rode a tall horse, accompanied by Wu Ziyan's bridal sedan chair, and toured the city before returning to the Situ residence.
That day, firecrackers resounded throughout half the sky. When the horse and bridal sedan chair stopped again at the gate of the Situ Mansion, Chu Qiu dismounted.
A young master standing nearby exclaimed, "So this is what a man can be like! Mother, I want to be a general when I grow up!"
Chu Qiu walked over and lifted the curtain of the sedan chair.
Even though they spend every day together, his heart still pounds when he sees her red lips and starry eyes, and her phoenix crown swaying, as if he has returned to the beginning.
Why is it that even though several years have passed, she hasn't changed at all?
"What are you standing there for? Carry me out of the sedan chair."
Wu Ziyan placed her hand on his hand and touched it; it still had so many calluses. He squatted down and carried her into the mansion.
The red carpet stretched all the way into the house, and Wu Ziyan and Chu Qiu gazed at each other, their eyes only for one another.
"First bow to heaven and earth, second bow to parents, husband and wife bow to each other, and then send them to the bridal chamber!"
Seeing the expectation in his eyes, and disregarding the others present, she picked up Wu Ziyan in a princess carry and left.
Situ Hongyu smiled so hard his eyes narrowed into slits, thinking that he might have to give her a grandson.
Wu Ziyan was placed on the bed. Her eyes were sparkling and her expression was affectionate, but Chu Qiu sat there stiffly, as if it were his first time getting married.
"My beloved Chu Qiu, have you forgotten what I told you? Once you enter my household, you must serve me well!"
Chu Qiu turned around nervously, and their lips met...