Wasn't he supposed to be beaten to death? Why did this powerful cousin love him so much?

Chu Shaoyuan said, "Although Wuyun is gentle, he has extraordinary speed and cannot be ridden by anyone but a skilled rider. Yihua is kind-hearted and always wants to enjoy herself, but Miss Jiang should still act according to her abilities."

Chu Shaoyuan's words were ostensibly about the horse, but in reality, they were a sarcastic remark directed at Jiang Sese for overestimating her abilities and indulging in wishful thinking.

Hearing Chu Shaoyuan belittle Jiang Sese, Xie Yihua slightly curled her lips, but her face showed a hint of reproach and helplessness: "Your Highness is too kind. Cousin Sese is just being cautious."

As Xie Yihua spoke, she gently stroked Wuyun's mane with a tender expression.

The priceless steed seemed to understand human nature, obediently lowering its proud head and gently nuzzling its owner's palm.

It looks like a very pleasing picture.

Chu Shaoyuan's gaze shifted from Jiang Sese to Xie Yihua, instantly transforming into a gentle and appreciative expression.

Jiang Sese didn't care about Chu Shaoyuan's words at all; they were just going in one ear and out the other.

Jiang Sese lowered her eyes and said, "What the young master says is true. Cousin Yihua is so considerate, I am very grateful. I dare not disturb you and the young master as you test the horses, I will go and watch from the side."

After speaking, without waiting for Chu Shaoyuan's reply, Jiang Sese gave a slight curtsy and, with Hongdou and Lü'e in tow, turned and walked towards the open pavilion by the horse farm where people could rest.

Chu Shaoyuan frowned, staring intently at Jiang Sese's figure, feeling somewhat displeased.

Did he let her go?

Why didn't I see her being so perceptive before?

Xie Yihua, standing beside him, paused slightly, then smiled gently and said, "Your Highness, shall we begin?"

Chu Shaoyuan suddenly walked up to her, and Xie Yihua's expression changed immediately; she bit her lip.

Zhi Xi glanced at Xie Yihua with heartache, then looked coldly at Jiang Sese. She had never seen such a shameless person before. They ate and lived in the Xie family's house, and yet they still tried to steal someone from the Xie family's daughter.

Chu Shaoyuan stepped forward and stopped Jiang Sese, looking her up and down before asking coldly, "Are you here to learn horseback riding?"

Jiang Sese: ...

Jiang Sese didn't understand. Didn't Chu Shaoyuan dislike her? Why was he so persistent when she tried to leave? Was he sick? If he was sick, he should go take his medicine.

Jiang Sese glanced quickly at Chu Shaoyuan, then lowered her eyes and replied, "Yes..."

Chu Shaoyuan was taken aback, wondering what Jiang Sese meant by giving him that flirtatious look.

Shouldn't you move aside?

Now she's flirting with him right in front of Xie Yihua.

Sure enough, she had ulterior motives.

Chu Shaoyuan was already convinced that Jiang Sese had deliberately tried to get close to him, and when he recalled her hesitant glance earlier, he became even more convinced that she was scheming.

Okay, so she came here to learn how to ride a horse?

Then study hard, so you won't have to find excuses to go to the racecourse and create "chance encounters" in the future.

Chu Shaoyuan said, "Since you're here to learn how to ride a horse, you should act like one."

Chu Shaoyuan instructed Qingping behind him, "Qingping, your riding skills are decent, so you should teach Miss Jiang properly."

Qingping glanced at Jiang Sese, then lowered her eyes and replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

Jiang Sese's heart skipped a beat, and alarm bells went off instantly.

Should Chu Shaoyuan's people teach her?

Xie Yihua will eat her alive.

Jiang Sese glanced at Xie Yihua without leaving a trace, and sure enough, she saw that Xie Yihua's expression was somewhat stiff.

Jiang Sese: ...

Jiang Sese quickly replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, I really dare not trouble Your Highness's people. Besides, Sister Qingping is Your Highness's trusted servant; serving Your Highness is the most important thing."

Chu Shaoyuan's face immediately darkened; this woman was simply ungrateful.

He condescended to send his capable maid to teach her, a privilege many would beg for, yet she still dared to make excuses.

If it weren't for the Xie family's sake, who would even bother with her?

Chu Shaoyuan: "What, do you think my maid isn't qualified to teach you? Or are you hiding something and afraid to let my people near you?"

Chu Shaoyuan's words were harsh and hurtful. Seeing this, Xie Yihua quickly stepped forward and said gently, "Your Highness, please calm down. Cousin Sese must have been worried about troubling Miss Qingping, and did not intend to disobey Your Highness's good intentions..."

After saying that, Xie Yihua couldn't help but ask meaningfully, "Didn't Cousin Se Se get surprised during the Dragon Boat Festival? Why did she suddenly want to learn to ride horses today?"

Jiang Sese was about to speak when she said, "Yes..."

A calm, indifferent voice rang out from not far behind him, "I sent her."