AWB Chapter 549 Xie Jing's Line: Do you want to get married?
Chapter 549 Xie Jing's Line: Do you want to get married?
Ten days later, Xie Jing's illness was finally cured.
The carriage traveled along the mountain road, the curtain half-rolled up, a refreshing mountain breeze blowing.
Xie Jing held a cup of warm tea in his hands, and his face was no longer as pale and weak as it had been a few days ago.
He lifted the carriage curtain, and sunlight streamed into his eyes, causing him to dazzle slightly.
Ahead, Li Sheng was riding a horse, not far from the carriage.
She stood tall and straight, her satin dress fluttering in the wind, her black hair tied up high with a hairband.
As she turned around, she smiled in the wind, her eyes crinkling, her whole being like a spring mountain flower bathed in the morning light.
Xie Jing looked at her, his eyes swirling with emotion.
At that moment, Li Sheng turned around, and Xie Jing's gaze met hers.
“You’re feeling much better now, you need to get some fresh air,” she said with a smile. “Want to go horseback riding together?”
In the blink of an eye, she rode up and arrived beside the carriage.
Li Sheng turned her head to look at the doctor sitting in the corner of the carriage, and asked, "Doctor, can he ride a horse now?"
The doctor smiled and nodded, "It's all fine now. Just avoid strenuous running, getting chilled, and some light exercise is good."
“Look, the doctor says you can. Would you like to ride a horse with me?” She looked at him with bright eyes.
Xie Jing smiled and replied, "Okay."
He then lifted the carriage curtain and stepped down from the carriage.
Li Sheng's smile deepened, and he turned to instruct, "Bring another horse."
The attendant who was not far away responded and went to do so.
Before anyone could bring the horse back, Xie Jing spoke up again, "I've just recovered from a serious illness, and I'm afraid I won't be able to control the horse. What if I fall off?"
Without hesitation, Li Sheng immediately said, "Then let's ride one horse, and I'll control the reins."
Xie Jing smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners, carrying a hint of languidness lingering from his illness, yet strangely alluring. "Okay."
On the vast grassland, the autumn wind caresses the face, and the sky is clear and bright.
Li Sheng sat in front of the horse, holding the reins.
Xie Jing sat quietly behind her, his hands resting on her waist, seemingly casually, yet perfectly encircling her.
The horse galloped swiftly, its footsteps clattering softly over the grass.
"Faster," Xie Jing whispered.
His voice was close to her ear, hoarse from the pain, low and soft.
"Aren't you afraid?" Li Sheng turned around with a smile.
Xie Jing looked at her smile, which seemed to carry the wind, and a smile appeared in his eyes. "Don't be afraid."
"Then I'll do as you say!"
Li Sheng spoke, then cracked the whip hard, and the horse galloped faster and faster, the wind whistling across the grassland.
Gradually, Li Sheng realized that something was wrong.
She tugged on the reins but couldn't keep her balance, and she swayed forward.
Xie Jing instinctively grabbed her waist, but due to the force, he lost his balance along with the horse.
The next moment, the two of them tumbled off their horses and fell onto the soft grass.
The two rolled around a few times before stopping. Xie Jing stood protectively above Li Sheng, their breaths mingling and slightly disordered.
Li Sheng lay on the soft grass, her eyes still filled with lingering panic. Just as she was about to speak, she met Xie Jing's eyes, which were inches away from hers.
His hair fell down and landed on her cheek.
Their breaths mingled, and they were so close that it seemed their lips would touch if they were just a little closer.
Li Sheng's face flushed red, and she shrank back.
At this moment, Qingbai, who was in the distance, also noticed something was wrong and immediately rode over.
"Master! Master!"
Li Sheng clapped his hands and stood up from the ground, while Xie Jing also composed himself.
Ten days later, the carriage finally entered the territory of the Great Jin Dynasty.
Amidst the yellow earth and green trees, a small village is bustling with activity.
Amidst the deafening sounds of gongs and drums, and the high-hanging red ribbons, a bright red sedan chair passed through the village entrance, with children chasing after the newlyweds who were scattering wedding candy, their laughter ringing out in the air.
A happy occasion is being held in the village.
Li Sheng lifted the carriage curtain and was drawn in by the lively scene before her, her eyes lighting up.
She turned to Xie Jing and asked, "Shall we go take a look?"
Seeing that she was in high spirits, Xie Jing nodded and got off the carriage with her.
They stood at the back of the crowd, quietly watching the newlyweds perform their wedding ceremony, while the surrounding villagers cheered them on.
Amidst the joyful music, Li Sheng blinked as she watched the newlyweds perform their rituals: first bow to heaven and earth, second bow to their parents, and third bow to their spouses. The red silk ribbons swayed gently, and she smiled radiantly.
"Is this how people get married in the Great Jin Dynasty?" Li Sheng turned her head to look at Xie Jing, her gaze serious.
Xie Jing nodded, "Yes. It's all arranged by parents and matchmakers. The groom comes to fetch the bride on horseback, and the wedding ceremony is conducted in this way."
Li Sheng bit her lip and thought for a moment, then asked, "And what about you?"
"Will you get married like this too? Is that what your mother wants?"
Xie Jing paused for a moment before saying, "My mother respects me and will not interfere with my marriage."
Li Sheng nodded gently, "That's true, the princess looks like a good person!"
Unlike her uncle...
Li Sheng didn't say anything more, but just quietly watched the newlyweds get married.
Xie Jing looked at her profile. "What's wrong?"
After a moment, he asked again, "Do you want to get married?"
Li Sheng looked up and met his deep eyes.
His gaze was so earnest.
For a moment, Li Sheng almost thought he was saying—
I want to marry you.
The thought made her heart skip a beat, and she almost lost her breath.
She immediately looked away, lowered her head, and gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "I don't know."
Xie Jing looked at her drooping eyelashes and didn't ask any further questions.
Half a month later, the carriage slowly drove into the capital.
At the city gate, Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli had been waiting for a long time.
After the carriage stopped, Xie Jing lifted the curtain and got out. As soon as he landed, Qin Jiuwei quickly stepped forward and looked him up and down.
“You’ve lost weight,” she said, her eyes reddening and her voice choked with emotion, “and your complexion is so much worse.”
This trip to Daliang took so long; they must have suffered a lot.
Xie Jing called out softly, "Mother."
Xie Yanli stepped forward and patted Xie Jing on the shoulder, "You've had a hard time on this trip."
He had heard about what happened in Daliang, and Xie Jing had handled things very well this time.
Now, the entire Liang Dynasty is in their hands.
He could also confidently hand over power to Xie Jing.
Li Sheng stood aside, watching the family exchange pleasantries, and was about to bow and take his leave.
Qin Jiuwei noticed her at this moment and said softly, "Miss Li, you must be tired from your journey. Why don't you go to the Prince's residence to rest and have dinner?"
Li Sheng was surprised that she would invite her and didn't know how to respond for a moment.
Xie Jing glanced at her. "Didn't you say you didn't eat enough on the way? Why don't we go to the Prince's Mansion to eat something?"
At this moment, everyone was looking at her, and Li Sheng had no choice but to agree.
Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Xie Jing asked as soon as he stepped through the hanging flower gate, "Where are my eldest brother and third brother? I can't find them anywhere."