With legs weak, the sickly stable boy became a mad regent.

The peach blossoms are in full bloom, and when the wind blows, the petals flutter down like a pink snowfall.

Shen Nannan felt incredibly exhilarated riding the horse.

In my previous life, I was imprisoned for three years. I couldn't even leave the courtyard, let alone ride a horse.

Now, the wind is blowing on my face, carrying the scent of flowers and grass, and I feel light and carefree.

Ah Chao rode alongside her, carrying the rabbit in his arms. The rabbit poked its head out, its red eyes darting around, and its ears twitching in the wind.

"Won't it feel stuffy if you put it in your clothes?" Shen Nannan glanced at it and couldn't help but laugh.

"It crawled in by itself." Ah Chao glanced down at the rabbit, his face expressionless.

"This servant doesn't want to either."

The rabbit kicked its legs and snuggled closer to him, looking like it didn't want to leave.

Shen Nannan laughed out loud: "It certainly knows how to pick a spot."

Ah Chao glanced at her and said in a flat voice, "Just like its master."

Shen Nannan was stunned for a moment, then realized he was referring to the time she snuggled into his arms, and her face flushed red.

"you--!"

"Miss, be careful, the road ahead is uneven." He reminded her with a serious expression, but the corner of his mouth curved slightly.

Shen Nannan glared at him, wanting to curse but unable to, so she turned her face away and pretended to look at the scenery.

The road was lined with peach trees, their petals carpeting the ground.

"It's so beautiful," she couldn't help but exclaim.

She had visited Peach Blossom Valley in her previous life, but at that time she was preoccupied with competing with Su Yue and currying favor with Pei Ran, and didn't really take a good look at it.

I only realized now how beautiful it is.

A-Chao followed her gaze, then looked away, his eyes landing on her face.

Sunlight filtered through the peach petals, casting a shower of golden light on her face.

She tilted her head back, her eyes bright, and her lips curved into a smile like a child.

Shen Nannan reached out and caught a petal, then turned and pressed it against his face. "This is a gift for you."

The petals pressed against his cheek, soft and warm with the touch of her fingertips.

Ah Chao didn't pick it.

He rode his horse with that petal on his head, expressionless, like a handsome peach blossom fairy.

Shen Nannan was stunned.

"Are you... are you stupid? Take it off!"

"It's a gift from Miss," he said flatly, "I can't bear to part with it."

Shen Nannan was stunned for a moment, her face flushed red, and she turned her head away pretending to look at the scenery, her heart pounding.

This bastard, his words are getting more and more infuriating.

Ah Chao looked at her flushed ears, the corners of his mouth curved slightly, and he reached out to pluck a flower petal, but then put his fingertips to his nose and sniffed it.

Sweet.

The scent on her.

The two rode side by side, slowly making their way into the depths of Peach Blossom Valley.

Occasionally, young men from noble families would ride by on horseback. When they saw Shen Nannan, their eyes would widen, but when they saw the young man in black beside her, they would quickly look away.

The boy's eyes were like knives.

Shen Nannan was completely unaware, preoccupied with admiring the scenery.

The feeling of freedom is wonderful. The sky is blue, the flowers are pink, the wind is sweet, and the people around me are—

She glanced at Ah Chao secretly.

Sunlight fell on his profile, outlining a sharp yet alluring silhouette.

How come I didn't notice this at all in my past life?

This person,

It's actually gotten this good...

Noticing her gaze, he turned his head, his eyes softening instantly: "What are you looking at, Miss?"

"Look at the scenery." She quickly looked away.

Ah Chao didn't expose her, but instead spurred his horse a little closer, so close that the hem of her skirt brushed against his calf.

The two walked quietly, neither of them speaking, but neither wanting to break the silence.

until--

The sound of bells could be heard from ahead.

Shen Nannan looked up and saw a line of bright yellow bicycles parked in the middle of the road.

Bright yellow—that's the crown prince's ceremonial attire!

Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively tightened the reins.

The white horse neighed, its forelegs rearing high—

She leaned back, about to fall off the horse!

"Miss!"

Ah Chao's pupils contracted sharply, he threw the rabbit to the ground, and his hand was already outstretched—

But someone is faster than him.

One hand firmly supported her waist, while the other gripped the reins, forcefully pulling the horse back.

"Little girl, why are you still so reckless?"

A cheerful female voice came from above, filled with laughter, but also with a hint of exasperation.

Shen Nannan looked up and saw who was holding her.

Wearing a red dress, with striking features, a high nose bridge, and a smile playing on her lips, she was clearly a woman, yet she possessed a spirited and sharp edge that rivaled any man's.

Qiu Tong.

She was her sister-in-law in her previous life.

Shen Run's betrothed.

News of his elder brother's death from his previous life arrived.

They are not yet married.

But this daughter of a military family, donning her armor, resolutely rushed to the battlefield.

"We grew up together. We didn't get married, but I will always be his wife."

"His body has vanished without a trace; we cannot share a bed in life."

"Even if I die, I want to die with him."

Those were the words Qiu Tong spoke to her before she left in her past life.

Every word was like a knife, stabbing into Shen Nannan's heart.

Shen Nannan's eyes welled up with tears, her nose tingled, and she almost shed a tear.

"Sister-in-law..." she almost cried out, quickly biting her lip, "Sister Qiu Tong!"

Qiu Tong helped her sit up, looked her up and down, and clicked her tongue, saying, "You've lost weight. Have you become picky about food again? Your brother is such a worrywart, he doesn't even care about you."

"No, my brother is fine..."

"What's so good about it? I heard he drinks every day and doesn't do anything productive. I'll deal with him later."

As Qiu Tong spoke, she reached out and pinched her cheek.

"Don't spoil him too much. Scold him when he needs to. If he dares to talk back, tell me and I'll beat him up for you."

Shen Nannan's cheeks were pinched so hard they were deformed, but she didn't feel any pain at all.

In her past life, Qiu Tong was the same.

Every time he came to the manor, he would first pinch her cheek and say, "You've gotten thinner again," and then scold Shen Run.

She suddenly reached out and hugged Qiu Tong's waist, burying her face in her chest.

Qiu Tong was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and patted her back: "What's wrong? Who bullied you? Tell your sister, and I'll stand up for you."

Shen Nannan shook her head and said sullenly, "No one bullied me, I just missed you."

Qiu Tong was at a loss for what to do when she cried, so she quickly took out her sleeve to wipe her tears: "Don't cry, don't cry, if people see this they will think I'm bullying you."

She laughed as she wiped him away, saying, "If your brother knew I made you cry, he'd fight me to the death."

Shen Nannan stopped crying and started laughing, sobbing as she said, "My brother can't beat you."

"That's true." Qiu Tong raised an eyebrow smugly.

As she spoke, her eyes glanced to the side and landed on Ah Chao.

Ah Chao was squatting on the ground picking up rabbits.

After he threw the white rabbit out, it plunged into the roadside bushes and was now happily munching on a blade of grass.

Ah Chao picked it up expressionlessly, patted the dirt off it, and stuffed it back into his arms.

The rabbit kicked its legs and reluctantly curled up into a ball.

"Who is this?"