Reborn Lady

Chapter 96

If the two horses were evenly matched, Yin Hui might really have the idea of racing with Wei Luo. However, since her horse was already shorter than his, Yin Hui wasn’t in the mood for a race. She even wanted to go in the opposite direction, so as not to follow his tall horse like a child.

Wei Luo walked ahead, enjoying the scenery in the mountains, knowing that she had been following him. He began to relish the beautiful surroundings. As for horse racing, he rode to the guard house every day, and he could do it whenever he wanted, so why bother now? He decided to indulge her this once.

The mountains were lush with trees, and occasionally, a few red flowers peeked out from the continuous fresh green. The warm spring sun shone, and birds gathered in pairs, chasing and singing.

He was immersed in the scenic beauty when a gust of wind caught his attention. Yin Hui suddenly became interested, flicked the reins, overtook Wei Luo, and surged ahead.

She didn’t want to race, but horse racing was more exciting than leisurely walking.

The horse picked up speed, and the rush of wind was exhilarating. As the horse’s back gently bumped, Yin Hui felt as if she had turned into a cloud, racing against the wind. Her speed increased, and all she could see was the distant blue sky and the nearby mountain road.

Wei Luo followed at a safe distance, his attention now focused on her. Although her horse was shorter and she was petite, her demeanor, as she raced like the wind, was no less impressive than that of a man.

Wei Luo remembered his second brother Wei Yan’s comments on singers from the north and the south during a dinner with his elder brother and second brother. His second brother had remarked that singers from Nandi were more delicate and soft, with soft-spoken manners, while the singers from Yandi were more spirited, sang with a sense of pride, and were known for their open attitudes at night.

Wei Luo hadn’t encountered singers from either place, but he couldn’t help but reflect on Madam Yin. Before they went to the capital, she was as gentle as water at night, but upon their return, her daytime temperament changed significantly. She was no longer reserved during the day and often initiated passionate moments at night. As he watched her galloping ahead, Wei Luo realized that she possessed a certain boldness deep within her.

As the two horses turned a corner, they suddenly encountered five riders on the mountain road. The men were all well-dressed, and on the not-very-spacious mountain path, the five riders lined up, blocking their way.

Yin Hui slowed down and looked back at Wei Luo. Wei Luo rode up ahead of her, signaling her to follow closely and then led the way.

The five men turned their horses and gazed at the approaching pair. One of them pointed at Wei Luo’s horse with amazement and said, “Is that the famous Xiongnu White Hoofed Crow?” (Xiongnu were fierce mounted warriors)

White-hoofed crow? 

Yin Hui, who fell behind, looked at Wei Luo’s horse again. The horse’s hair was as black as satin, and only the four hooves were white. Yin Hui couldn’t help but feel that the horse would be even more beautiful if its hooves were black.

She didn’t expect the horse to be a famous one. 

While Yin Hui was born into a wealthy family and possessed more knowledge than the average person, she had no expertise in horse breeds.

After glancing at the horse, Yin Hui’s eyes focused on the five people in front of them. When her gaze settled on one of the handsome faces, she couldn’t help but be surprised. Memories of her grandfather came to mind, but she quickly realized that the timing was not right. Yin Hui lowered her eyes and tried to hide behind Wei Luo as much as possible.

Standing in front, Wei Luo cast an indifferent glance at the five well-off young men, and he noticed one of them looking behind him. His expression stiffened.

The five people were indeed wealthy sons of Pingcheng who had planned a mountain trip that day. Their horses were already considered fine in Pingcheng. However, when they saw a stranger riding a legendary famous horse, one of the young men in blue felt a sense of superiority and was about to provoke a confrontation. But Xie Huai’an grabbed his wrist from behind.

The man in blue turned to look at Xie Huai’an and asked, “Brother Xie, why did you stop me?”

Xie Huai’an shook his head and replied in a low voice, “Someone who can ride the white-hoofed crow must have some significant background. You and I should avoid provoking them.”

The young man in blue was initially displeased but yielded to Xie Huai’an due to his superior family background. He signaled to the other three men, moved out of the middle of the mountain road, and then watched the man on the white-hoofed crow with a stern expression.

One would expect that, after they made way, the two riders would show gratitude by bowing or nodding their heads. However, Wei Luo and Yin Hui passed without any visible acknowledgment.

The young man in blue was infuriated. He yelled at their retreating figures and was going to chase them down on his horse, but Xie Huai’an said, “They are relatives of General Guo.”

The young man in blue immediately stopped, and a cold sweat broke out on his back. “General Guo?” There was only one General Guo in Yandi, Guo Xiao, the commander of the Hundred Thousand Forbidden Army.

In Yandi, businesspeople were most afraid of government officials. Even when they encountered the Pingcheng prefect, they had to show respect.

“How did you recognize them, Brother Xie?”

In response to his companions’ inquiries, Xie Huai’an merely shook his head and cautioned, “It’s better not to inquire, as trouble can often come from idle words.” The young man in blue and the others had no choice but to give up.

As they left, Xie Huai’an glanced back and wore a wry smile on his face.

“Were those your old acquaintances?” Wei Luo suddenly slowed down and asked Yin Hui as they walked around a hill. Although his face retained its usual cold demeanor, Yin Hui had a feeling he was not very happy. Recalling how they had been blocked and provoked, despite the other party moving aside in the end, he was clearly irritated.