Chapter 61 Dream Woman
The emperor grew up alone in the deep palace, without any relatives around him. But when it was late at night, he would always dream of a woman of the same age as himself. The warmth and companionship in the dream became his spiritual comfort.
The imperial physician once told him that this was a unique telepathy between twins.
Therefore, the emperor had an extraordinary affection for the sister in his dreams. Although they had never met, he felt that they had been together for many years.
Unfortunately, he could never clearly remember the face of the woman in his dream and could only describe her expression to the regent, hoping to find her.
However, years of searching have been fruitless.
Until today, when he saw Su Wanyu for the first time, the long-lost title involuntarily came to his mind - sister.
Seeing this, the Regent quickly changed the subject, trying to ease the emperor's disappointment: "Your Majesty, today I have obtained a good plan for flood control. Are you interested in reading it?"
The emperor, who was not keen on state affairs, waved his hand, with a hint of impatience in his tone: "Forget it, you can handle this matter yourself. I trust your judgment."
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes unconsciously fell on Su Wanyu who was bowing her head. Her deliberate avoidance of his gaze made the emperor feel inexplicably irritated.
He childishly kicked a stone away, leaving a shallow hole in the ground.
"Brother, will you accompany me hunting today? If not, I will go back to the palace to play with Xiao Liuzi and the others."
After saying that, the horse's four hooves were in the air. Before leaving, Emperor Sheng looked back at Su Wanyu several times, and the disappointment and reluctance in his eyes became more and more intense. Finally, he whipped the horse and shouted, "Go!"
Horse hooves flew, and dust flew all over the sky.
The Regent had a faint smile on his face as he watched the emperor's back gradually walk away.
Between these two people, there was no formality between a ruler and his subjects, but rather a close intimacy like that of ordinary brothers.
Witnessing this scene, Su Wanyu felt mixed emotions and was at a loss.
When the figure of the Regent disappeared from his sight, he suddenly turned around, his eyes gently fell on Su Wanyu beside him, and asked, "Is Madam good at riding?"
Su Wanyu nodded gently and said in a gentle voice: "Reporting to the prince, I did dabble in it in the past."
"That couldn't be better." The Regent responded softly.
Before she could react, the Regent had already gently put his arm around her and helped her onto the horse, and they sat side by side.
The Regent gripped the reins tightly, a crisp "Gee!" pierced the sky, and the horse galloped out.
The wind whistled in her ears, and Su Wanyu's body swayed slightly as the horse galloped. She held on to the saddle tightly, trying to maintain her balance.
The Regent was behind her, holding a whip and waving it gently, with his chest just a thin line away from her back. Although he was closer than the time in the teahouse, he cleverly maintained a distance that was both intimate and polite, making people feel a subtle sense of security and respect.
The horses' hooves tapped lightly, making a rhythmic clattering sound. As they trotted, a cool autumn breeze occasionally blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, which was then gently wrapped by the warm breath emanating from the Regent.
The sunlight shines through the sparse clouds, casting mottled light and shadows, interweaving with the faint fragrance of osmanthus in the air.
At that moment, Su Wanyu felt an indescribable sense of closeness in her heart, as if the scene of riding side by side with the Regent was not her first experience, but a long-awaited reunion.
She frowned slightly, held the reins tightly, and tried to search for those vague fragments of memory in her mind. However, every attempt was accompanied by a severe headache, as if some force was preventing her from uncovering the past.
The Regent keenly sensed her discomfort, and his words were gentle: "Don't panic. There is nothing wrong with riding with me. Even if Lord Zheng and the Second Young Master Zheng knew about it, they would understand and agree."
These words not only eased her nervousness, but also gave her a new understanding of the regent who was usually known for his strictness and coldness.
It turns out that he also has such a straightforward and casual side.
Thinking that if Lord Zheng knew about this, she might be branded as an unfaithful woman, Su Wanyu couldn't help but secretly thank God that the Regent acted cautiously and would never let this secret leak out.
At this moment, the horse seemed to sense the owner's intention and began to run faster. The Regent kicked the horse's belly lightly, and a hearty laugh rang out: "Come on, I'll take you to a special place!"
They passed through the dense forest of the hunting ground, and the scene before them suddenly opened up to a vast grassland with green grass waves undulating in the autumn wind.
This scene made Su Wanyu feel as if she had returned to the days in Mobei many years ago. She had never expected that in this forbidden area deep in the imperial city, she could see such magnificent natural scenery.
She couldn't help but exclaim: "Here... here is..."
The regent's voice sounded particularly gentle in the wind: "This grassland was planted by the late emperor himself. It is said that it was planted to satisfy someone's desire to roam freely in this vast territory, but he did not want him to leave, so he opened up this world in this hunting ground."
The Regent at this moment seemed to have let down all his guard and became extremely close to her. With just a slight tilt of his head, she could clearly see his chiseled profile and the rare tenderness in his eyes.
"Why did the prince bring me here?" Su Wanyu asked curiously.
The regent loosened the reins and replied, "Since I have given you the BMW, I will let you experience its excellent performance firsthand, so that you won't blame me for breaking my promise if it doesn't suit your taste in the future."
After saying that, he gently handed the reins to Su Wanyu. At the moment when the horse started to gallop, he boldly let go of the reins and lay on his back, allowing his body to move leisurely with the horse's gallop.
Su Wanyu was startled and quickly turned around and called out, "Prince!"
The regent jumped up with an agile figure and landed steadily on a maroon horse. He then followed closely behind: "Except for you and me, no one else is allowed to enter this place without permission. If you want to ride a horse in the future, just come with a token and no one will dare to stop you."
Facing the galloping horse, Su Wanyu gripped the reins tightly and tried to adjust her sitting position. Her body swayed slightly as the horse ran. The long-lost riding feeling made it difficult for her to adapt for a while, as if she might be thrown off by a bump in the horse at any time.
But soon, the memories of riding horses in the past gradually revived, and she gradually found her balance, guiding the horse to gallop freely on the grassland. The long-lost freedom and joy made her feel suddenly bright, and the pressure of the past few days seemed to be completely released at this moment.
There is the whistling of the wind in my ears, the rolling of grass waves in front of my eyes, and the endless blue sky and white clouds above my head. This kind of refreshing feeling can never be given by a mansion full of intrigue!