Cui Run's face showed admiration.
Although he was older, he was still often amazed by Cui Xiaoqiu, who was eight or nine years younger than him.
If his plan is correct, he should spend his life following this young master.
Mingzhu was clever and quite daring, so by the time it was time to eat, she was already able to relax on horseback and ride slowly on her own.
"You all move to the side," Mingzhu said with a smile, "I'll try to do one round slowly by myself."
Her smile, charming and confident, shines Mingzhu, just like her name, captivating all who look away.
Cui Run was stunned again.
Cui Xiaoqiu said calmly, "Brother Run, it's not out of the question."
Cui Run immediately blushed, lowered his head, and stammered, "It was I who offended Miss Huo."
Cui Xiaoqiu gave him a deep look, but remained silent.
--The Prince's Mansion knew Cui Run would come with him, yet they still sent Mingzhu alone. Is their intention so hard to understand?
Over there, Mingzhu cautiously tried to ride the horse, gradually becoming more skilled, and even dared to trot.
Yanran led the applause for her.
However, at that moment, something unexpected happened.
The sound of rapid hoofbeats approached from afar, immediately shattering the tranquility of the place.
The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of guards rushing towards them at lightning speed.
The one leading them was surprisingly Wu Zhenhai.
This wouldn't have been a big deal; there are many paths to take, everyone can go their own way.
However, Wu Zhenhai was accompanied by several large, fierce hunting dogs, which made him a formidable figure.
Before the people could get scared, the timid horse started to show fear.
For example, the Mingzhu.
Startled, the horse broke free and ran wildly. Mingzhu was nearly thrown off, but she clung tightly to the horse's mane, pressing herself against it to avoid falling.
Yanran called out "Auntie," then mounted her horse and chased after her, with Sanbao close behind.
Cui Xiaoqiu jumped down and gave the horse to Cui Run.
He knew he was too young, and even if he caught up with Mingzhu, he wouldn't be able to hold her in his arms.
Before he could speak, Cui Run had already mounted his horse and sped off in pursuit.
Wu Zhenhai was just passing by when he unexpectedly caused such a huge uproar.
He received word that someone was leading a child resembling Wu Yu away from the Li City, so he led his men in pursuit.
Seeing that Mingzhu's horse was startled, he ordered his men to stop and rode after it.
The moment Mingzhu fell from her horse, she suddenly felt a pair of strong, powerful hands around her waist.
The next moment, she was picked up and rolled several times on the grass.
When she stopped, she felt dizzy and her head kept drooping down.
Although she turned her head very quickly, she still felt something brush against her lips.
When her gaze fell on the red mole behind the man's ear, she knew who he was.
Old Cabbage Stalk.
Why was he there, and why did he save her at such a convenient time?
Did he sense something and start plotting something?
Wu Zhenhai, however, did not think that much about it.
He felt that the woman in front of him was absolutely beautiful, even from this close distance.
However, he had no romantic thoughts; he was only anxious to find his son.
"Get up first!" he said in a deep voice.
Mingzhu's leg seemed to have cramped up, and she couldn't move, but she didn't want to stay in this awkward position, so she gritted her teeth and rolled to the side.
Wu Zhenhai was taken aback.
For some reason, looking at the woman lying on the side, he felt a strange sense of familiarity.
But finding his child was the priority, so Wu Zhenhai didn't think twice and got up to leave.
As he left, Cui Run brushed past him.
"Miss Huo, are you alright?" Cui Run came over to help Mingzhu.
Yanran and Sanbao also came over, and the group blocked Wu Zhenhai's view when he turned around.
"I'm fine." Mingzhu rubbed her legs and slowly stood up.
She didn't look at Wu Zhenhai, and smiled, "I'm sorry to have worried you."
Cui Xiaoqiu came over last and said, "I just asked, and it turns out that Lord Wu was going out to look for his son, which is why Aunt's horse was frightened."
--If you call me aunt, I'll call you aunt too. I won't be at a disadvantage in this respect.
"It's nothing," Mingzhu said. "I'm sorry to have worried you. Let's go eat first."
"Okay!" Yanran immediately agreed. Seeing that Mingzhu was alright, she became lively again, "I wonder if the rabbit I hunted is cooked yet? Let's go check!"
Sanbao's family has a farm here, but it's about two or three miles away from the pasture.
When everyone arrived, the food was already prepared.
Yanran complained that it was hot and insisted that the food be placed in the yard.
Everyone accommodated her.
Mingzhu sat at one table with several children, while Cui Run ate alone at a small table next to her, which also had four dishes and a soup.
The aroma of roasted wild rabbit filled the air. Yanran divided it among everyone, while she herself held a rabbit leg and gnawed on it with gusto, her mouth dripping with oil.
Mingzhu smiled and wiped her mouth.
"Don't worry about me, Auntie, you eat quickly, it won't taste good when it gets cold."
"Whose child is this? Take him away quickly, lest you disturb the important guests." A guard's shout came from outside.
Everyone looked over.
Yanran: "There's no need to be so fierce. He's not some important person."
When children see them, they might just come to take a look and not get too close.
Mingzhu, who was facing the main gate, saw it clearly and was immediately stunned.
Because she saw a shrunken face that was almost identical to the Old Cabbage Stalk.
The child's clothes were tattered, he was biting his fingers, looked very hungry, and stared at them pitifully.
It seems he was drawn here by the fragrance.
Mingzhu pursed her lips, paused for a few moments, and quickly made a decision.
She whispered to Yanran, "I suspect that the child outside is Wu Yu. Go out and take a look."
"Who is Wu Yu?" Yanran asked casually.
Holy crap, someone surnamed Wu?
Could it be that Wu Zhenhai lost his son?
She realized what was happening and her eyes widened instantly.
Mingzhu nodded.
Cui Xiaoqiu heard it clearly and turned to look.
"Mother!" Yanran exclaimed in astonishment upon seeing Wu Yu's pitiful expression. "There's no doubt about it! Is there any need to doubt it?"
That's absolutely true, no doubt about it.
She loved to meddle in other people's business; she put down the rabbit leg, wiped her hands, and got up to leave.
Mingzhu lowered her eyes and did not get up.
She didn't intend to interfere in anything concerning the Wu Family, so as to avoid any interaction with Wu Zhenhai.
The physical contact they had just had left her feeling uncomfortable all over, and she wanted to go back and take a shower immediately.
Mingzhu thought that she might be a little sick.
Not only could she not stand Wu Zhenhai's touch, but she also resisted when Cui Run reached out to help her.
Even though she knew that Cui Run meant well.
She seems to have started to indiscriminately abhor being touched by men.
Sanbao followed Yanran out.
Cui Xiaoqiu put down her chopsticks and slowly went out as well.
"Little boy," Yanran tilted her head and looked at the boy in front of her, "What's your name?"