Just under the table, out of sight of others, Cheng Yang scratched the uninjured part of Qing Lingyi's palm.
His fingers were very rough, but Qing Lingyi's skin was soft, tender, and numb, and it seemed like her heart was trembling.
She remained cautious and asked in a low voice: "How...how unseemly do you want to be?"
Cheng Yang said something in her ear.
“……”
Qing Lingyi blushed instantly.
"Is it okay?" Cheng Yang stepped back and asked.
Qing Lingyi couldn't speak, but the three young men and Lu Ting were there, watching them whispering to each other, so she couldn't help but speak.
She took a deep breath, risked her life, and said, "Okay."
Cheng Yang laughed: "Then I will win for you."
He stood up.
The three teenagers looked at his majestic stature and long strides, and suddenly felt that they were destined to lose.
Cheng Yang went to choose the horses first.
It was a rare opportunity for Lu Ting to be alone with Qing Lingyi, and he was quite relaxed and happy.
"Mrs. Cheng, can you ride and shoot?" He asked seemingly unintentionally.
"I could do it a little bit when I was little, but then I wouldn't." Qing Lingyi answered fluently.
"That doesn't sound like the truth." Lu Ting smiled.
Qing Lingyi stuffed a tangerine into his mouth.
"I always feel that Mrs. Cheng, you are like a flower in the mist. You seem to be so close, but you can't reach out and touch it. It's so misty and unreal."
After a long while, Qing Lingyi swallowed the orange meat and held back a sentence: "Master Lu, your literary talent is so good."
Lu Ting was stunned for a moment.
At this time, there was a commotion in the west.
It was Cheng Yang riding out.
He was born tall and strong, with a straight waist and broad shoulders even on horseback.
To make it easier to draw the bow, he tied up his sleeves, revealing the full and well-proportioned muscle lines of his forearms. His ultimate sense of strength was fully displayed, attracting many looks and admirations.
But he was not distracted and turned his gaze to the seat, landing on Qing Lingyi.
Others present also followed him and looked at him. Qing Lingyi was suddenly in the spotlight, and felt extremely nervous.
"He likes you very much." Lu Ting commented.
Qing Lingyi said nothing.
Lu Ting glanced at her and saw no joy on her face. She was really just embarrassed.
It seems that she doesn't like Cheng Yang.
But luckily, there's no disgust in it either.
This shows that Cheng Yang still has a chance.
Lu Ting held his chin with one hand and thought leisurely, does he have a chance?
"call out!"
The sharp arrow broke through the wind, and everyone cheered.
On the field, Cheng Yang simply drew his bow and hit the bullseye ten meters away.
He was so powerful that the target shook back and forth.
Lu Ting was so frightened.
What chance is there?
Who in this world can steal Cheng Yang's things.
Beside, Qing Lingyi also witnessed that scene with his own eyes.
The first reaction is that Cheng Yang is very powerful.
As she watched, her hands suddenly felt a little itchy. In fact, she was also very powerful.
She lowered her head and looked at her hands. Dr. Xin's medicine was very effective. Her wounds had basically healed. There was no redness or swelling. It would not affect the use of her hands and leave no scars.
only……
Qing Lingyi raised his eyes again and looked at Cheng Yang, who was galloping on horseback, and the three young men chasing him.
How is it the same as them?
She sighed.
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Seats not far away.
Mingzhen drank her wine distractedly.
He didn't even bother to compete with her, but he actually caused her to be scolded by Cheng Yang!
She just knows how to smile. Do you think she looks good when she smiles?
Thinking back on it, she was really pretty.
Mingzhen became even more annoyed and drank a whole glass of wine in one gulp.
"General Cheng is truly worthy of being General Cheng."
There was a sigh from the side.
Mingzhen turned her head and recognized two young men through the curtains, looking at the handsome figures on the racecourse from a distance.
"I heard that he is marrying the daughter of General Qing. I think both husband and wife are good at this. They are a match made in heaven."
"You don't know, Mrs. Cheng is actually a person who can hardly even hold a bow."
"Oh? Does General Cheng know?"
"Most of them don't know. If I were a madam, I would definitely keep this matter a secret. If anyone wants to compete with me, I will refuse them all."
"Is there no way to compete with her?"
"But there are ways. Mrs. Cheng has always been kind to others. If she takes advantage of the people around her or her friends, she will not be able to refuse. For example, Ming Mian's wife over there is not Mrs. Cheng. Were you close friends in the past? Ming Mian's official position is not high, but this couple can use it."
Mingzhen has heard of the name Mingmian.
Although they bear the surname Ming, they are just a side branch and do not even live with them in the Ming Mansion.
However, Ming Mian was lucky enough to pass the Jinshi exam two years ago, which was quite an honor.
Ming Mian seems to be the wife he married last year, what is her name...
Mingzhen couldn't remember.
But she was already prejudiced, so she put down her glass and stood up.
She didn't notice that after she left, the two men on the other side of the curtain turned their heads slightly and glanced this way.
They talked quietly: "She's gone?"
"She went to see Mr. and Mrs. Mingmian."
"People who practice martial arts are indeed simple-minded."
"Okay, you and I can go and report to Shizhong Hu."
"Just wait and see the good show!"
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Qing Lingyi ate several tangerines one after another, and her stomach felt a little full.
"General's wife."
Someone called her.
Looking back, Qing Lingyi was overjoyed: "Xiao Si!"
Meng Si raised her eyebrows and said, "I have met the general's wife."
Qing Lingyi said angrily: "You come to make trouble with me too!"
Meng Si's eyebrows curved up, revealing a beautiful smile.
Lu Ting turned around and asked, "Are you Mrs. Cheng's friend?"
"Yes." Qing Lingyi stood up with a smile.
The Meng family is located next to the Yongxing County Government House. Qing Lingyi and Meng Si are about the same age, and they often laugh and play together.
Later, Meng Si got married and her husband's family was on the other side of Suidu, so they rarely met again.
Qing Lingyi was very happy to see Meng Si again. She said to Lu Ting without turning her head, "We haven't seen each other for a long time, and we want to talk about ourselves."
Lu Ting expressed his understanding: "Let others follow."
Meng Si hurriedly said: "Since you are talking about yourself, how can you make others listen?"
Lu Ting looked at her.
Meng Si did not dare to look at him and turned to Qing Lingyi, "Lingyi, what do you think?"
Qing Lingyi's heart was like a mirror, and he smiled: "Yes, if you think about your own words, why bring many people with you."
Meng Si breathed a sigh of relief.
The two walked side by side.
On the racecourse, Cheng Yang and three teenagers were still competing, drawing bursts of cheers.
"General Cheng has been in the army for many years, how can anyone compare to him?" Meng Si sighed.
"Whether it's comparable or not, you won't know until you compare." Qing Lingyi said.
With a change of tone, she asked softly: "Does your mother-in-law still scold you every day?"
"I'm used to it. Being a daughter-in-law always has to suffer some injustice." Meng Si lowered her eyebrows.
Qing Lingyi felt very distressed and patted the back of her hand, "But if Mingmian treats you well, life will be easier."
"Yes...yes." Meng Si's eyelashes trembled slightly and she wanted to take her hand back.
Qing Lingyi grabbed her wrist, "Xiao Si, have you encountered any other troubles?"
Meng Si was startled. In her gentle and soft voice, she did hesitate for a moment.
But when I think of Ming Mian and her mother-in-law...
She shook her head: "No..."
Qing Lingyi remained silent. She mustered up the courage to look up and said, "Really not!"
Qing Lingyi stared at her for a moment, "Okay."
Let go of Meng Si.
"Let's... continue walking?" Meng Si asked tentatively.
"Um."
The two of them walked gradually and approached the stable.
Under the shade of a place, from behind a thick tree trunk, a man came out, tall and with a fierce expression.
He blocked the way forward.
Qing Lingyi was about to retreat, but several more men came from behind and surrounded her and Meng Si.
