Chapter 65 Where in life do we not meet each other

Chapter 65 Where in life do we not meet each other

He stared down at her, his voice low but unable to conceal the complex emotions contained in it: "Madam is so bold that she dares to use the name of her cousin to stop me in the storm."

At this moment, Su Wanyu's whole body was soaked by the rain, and the cold wind penetrated her clothes and pierced her bones, but she suppressed her body trembling, gently lifted a corner of her cloak, revealing her firm and bright eyes, looking directly at the Regent.

In the misty rain, the Regent's black hair was completely wet by the rain and stuck to his forehead. His handsome face was covered with crystal water droplets, but his eyes were still calm and composed.

Although the black robe clung to his body due to the rain, it still maintained a clean and dignified look without being stained by dust.

He sat on the horse, holding the reins. His tall and upright figure was like a lonely and proud mountain, with an inviolable majesty.

Faced with such a regent, Su Wanyu not only did not retreat, but as she looked up, her breathing gradually stabilized and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Her smile was reflected in the regent's deep eyes. For a moment, the wind and rain around them seemed to have turned into fine dust. It seemed as if she was the only one left in the whole world, standing there quietly.

"I have important matters to discuss with Your Majesty." Su Wanyu's voice pierced through the rain, clear and firm.

The Regent came back to his senses from his brief absence, his eyes refocused on her, and asked with a hint of inquiry in his tone: "What's the matter?"

Su Wanyu pulled at the corner of her clothes that was soaked by mud and water, took two steps forward desperately, and answered seriously: "The prince once asked me who taught me riding skills. Now, I remember it."

"Who?" The Regent asked seemingly casually, but his wet eyelashes trembled slightly and an imperceptible fluctuation passed between his brows, revealing that his heart was not as calm as he appeared.

Su Wanyu folded her hands, gently placed them on her forehead, bowed deeply, and said respectfully: "I was blind and didn't know the real master. I never thought that it was the Regent who taught me personally. It's true that life is full of opportunities and challenges."

At this moment, there seemed to be a glimmer of light in the sky, and the original heavy rain gradually turned into a fine drizzle. The two people confronted each other silently in the rain, and the atmosphere became subtle and tense.

The regent tightened the reins in his hand, slowly bent down, and extended a strong hand to Su Wanyu: "Come, follow me and get on the horse."

Su Wanyu slowly raised her eyes and looked at the familiar hand. The cinnabar mole on the back of the hand in the raindrops was particularly eye-catching in the rain.

She couldn't help but stretch out her fingertips and gently touched his palm. At that moment, the rain was drizzling like smoke, and their skin touched each other in the cold rain, and miraculously a hint of warmth was produced.

The Regent pulled her hard and easily put her on the horse's back and held her in his broad arms.

The rain continued to fall, but under his protection, the cold raindrops could no longer penetrate her clothes.

"Go!" The Regent pulled the reins, the horse moved, and the carriage followed closely behind.

Following the rhythm of the horse's hooves, Su Wanyu rocked gently in his arms, feeling an unprecedented sense of security.

Unlike the last time they rode side by side, this time, his chest was pressed against her back, their wet clothes and cloak stuck to each other, but in this cold, all she felt was the warmth coming from him.

Her rapid breathing gradually calmed down. The fresh scent of the surrounding pine wood made Su Wanyu's heart beat faster, but her thoughts gradually became clearer.

She knew that the first thing to do was to convince the Regent to stay in the capital.

The horses galloped in the wind and rain, and the Regent drove silently. The two were silent along the way, with only the sound of rain and horse hooves interweaving.

Soon, they arrived in front of the Regent's team leaving the capital. The guards came forward to greet them, with surprise in their voices: "Your Majesty!"

The personal guard Fang Qing walked over quickly with an umbrella. Seeing the figure in the regent's arms, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Who is this?"

Su Wanyu was about to dismount quietly, but before she could take any action, the Regent had already pulled down her hat, covering her entire face, and then carried her off the horse in full view of everyone.

She was held firmly in those strong arms and was unable to move for a moment.

Knowing that her identity should not be exposed, she obediently buried her face in his chest and let him lead her through the crowd towards the long-awaited carriage.

Everyone looked surprised, even the experienced Fang Qing was no exception.

The Regent never allowed any woman to get close to him, let alone embrace him so openly. This action shocked all the guards, but they soon regained their professional attitude, each doing their own job and getting busy.

The Regent stepped into the carriage and carefully placed Su Wanyu on the soft cushion.

She sat upright, alert in her heart. As the wife of a subject, she felt nervous and embarrassed to be with her husband, the monarch, in such a small and wet space.

Inside the car, there was a faint scent of osmanthus, but there was no ambiguous atmosphere as imagined by the outside world.

The scent of the flowers, the soft cushions, and the man in front of her who remained calm even though he was soaking wet, brought her an indescribable sense of security.

Finally, he broke the silence: "Don't worry, no one will know that the second wife of the Marquis of Changping is with me at this moment."

Su Wanyu frowned slightly and bowed respectfully: "It is my fault for being rude."

"Forget it, we were both a little impulsive." The Regent did not blame her for her sudden interception. Instead, he took the handkerchief handed to him from outside the car and gently wiped the raindrops from her hair.

Her hairpin had been taken off while she was on the road, and her long hair was loose. She no longer looked reserved like a married woman, but instead looked a bit more innocent and unruly like a girl.

His palms were large and strong, but his movements were extremely gentle. He combed her hair softly without causing her any discomfort.

Su Wanyu took the handkerchief from his hand and said softly, "Let me do it myself."

The regent's hand paused in the air, then he took out a long gown from behind and gently draped it over her shoulders. A complicated light flashed in his eyes: "You came to see me in the rain just to tell me about riding a horse?"

Su Wanyu's fingers gently rubbed the hair, and the movement suddenly paused. Her voice was firm and unnoticeable: "Of course not."

The regent frowned slightly, his eyes were sharp, and he asked, "Why is that?"

Su Wanyu carefully folded the handkerchief in her hand and put it into her sleeve. She looked solemn and said clearly word by word: "I, your humble servant, would like to ask for an opportunity for my cousin Luo Wenxuan to display his talents in front of the prince."

A hint of darkness flashed in the eyes of the Regent, and his voice was low: "Luo Wenxuan...what is your relationship with him?"

Su Wanyu chose her words carefully and answered respectfully: "Your Highness may have forgotten that Luo Wenxuan is my Su family's cousin. To me, he is like a real brother."