NCCnovel Chapter 192 Worn
Chapter 192 Worn
Chapter 192
Ye Yunzhou lowered his eyes slightly and glanced at the woman walking beside him. Seeing that the fake smile she had just put on was gone and that she looked calm and peaceful, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It didn't matter. He could just take it one step at a time.
After that, neither of them spoke a word. Ye Yunzhou and Luo Shuiyao were walking in a completely different direction than the last time they met Xiao Ma. This time, they were heading towards a separate corner not far from the stable.
The pony was lying beside the manger, still chewing some grass roots. When it saw someone coming, it immediately stood up vigilantly and looked at the person carefully.
Ye Yunzhou paused only a few steps away from the horse. Luo Shuiyao ignored him, instead quickening her pace and walking directly to the pony, reaching out and gently stroking its head. The pony, as if recognizing her, tilted its head and rubbed her palm affectionately. A sudden tickling sensation rippled through her palm, causing Luo Shuiyao to smile.
"Do you want to untie its reins and take it out for a walk so that you can see that its paw is indeed healed." Ye Yunzhou looked at her cheerful smile and couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly, then he asked.
Luo Shuiyao nodded and said, "Okay." Then she moved aside to make some space.
Ye Yunzhou walked forward and began to untie the reins. Luo Shuiyao watched carefully from the side, as if she wanted to learn how to do it herself.
Seeing this, Ye Yunzhou was extremely patient. He deliberately slowed down his movements so that she could see clearly while explaining, "This is a unique military binding method. It may seem simple at first glance, but it's actually quite difficult to untie. It's tied very firmly, but when it comes time to untie it, it's not too difficult. Look, it's untied now."
Although Ye Yunzhou's untying seemed simple, Luo Shuiyao didn't quite grasp the intricacies of it. But she wasn't one to spoil a good time, and a hint of admiration crossed her face. "You guys are truly amazing, inventing this binding method." Her words were filled with admiration for the person who had invented it.
When he met her gaze, Ye Yunzhou's ears turned slightly red, and there was a moment of unnaturalness in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
"You go in front, and I'll lead the horse." Ye Yunzhou said.
Luo Shuiyao shook her head: "I want to lead it away, is that okay?"
Ye Yunzhou couldn't help but hesitate, "If this horse accidentally steps on you... aren't you afraid?"
Luo Shuiyao shook her head gently, "I'm not afraid, aren't you here?"
Luo Shuiyao's words were merely casual, but she truly felt the same way. She wasn't afraid. After all, she had never doubted Ye Yunzhou's abilities, whether described in the original novel or in reality. She felt reassured knowing he was always by her side. If anything were to happen, he would surely be there to take care of her.
Luo Shuiyao did not realize that she had unknowingly developed such deep trust in a man, and was certain that he would protect her at the first opportunity.
Yet, even such a simple sentence stirred up a wave of emotions within Ye Yunzhou, sending a wave of warmth and a strange tingling sensation through his heart. He naturally sensed the trust and confidence embedded in Luo Shuiyao's words, and his eyes curved. She trusted him so much, how could he let her get hurt? Then, his lips curled up slightly, and he said, "That's fine. I'll stay by your side."
After Ye Yunzhou handed the reins to Luo Shuiyao, he followed her, and the two of them walked out of the stable together. When they arrived at the stable, Luo Shuiyao led the pony around several times, and when she saw that there was nothing wrong with the pony, she breathed a sigh of relief. She loved this pony very much, and if she let it get hurt, she would definitely blame herself.
Seeing that the pony was indeed in good condition, Luo Shuiyao confirmed with Ye Yunzhou again, then, with Ye Yunzhou's assistance, she easily mounted the horse's back and let the pony carry her around the stables. With the experience of riding last time, this time was much smoother.
Ye Yunzhou looked at her and found that she was indeed very talented in riding. However, considering that the last time she rode a horse, he was really scared, so he didn't dare to leave this time. He just stood in the middle of the horse field with his arms folded, watching her.
After running a few laps like this, Luo Shuiyao gradually became bolder. After getting Ye Yunzhou's consent again, she urged the pony to speed up, and the pony finally started running.
The pony was trapped in the stable for a long time. Perhaps it was because horses have an innate love for running, or perhaps it was because Luo Shuiyao became addicted to riding it. In short, the man and the horse gradually began to have fun, running around in circles in the stables.
Now Luo Shuiyao can ride the horse very skillfully. Her body is not as tense as it was at the beginning. She can respond to the horse's ups and downs with ease, and seems much more skilled.
Before she knew it, the sky gradually darkened. Only then did Luo Shuiyao realize she was tired. She quickly tightened the reins, stopped the horse, and then tried to slide off. But as soon as she moved, she felt something was wrong with her. She had been so excited while running that she didn't feel anything. But now that she stopped and moved a little, she felt a burning pain on the inside of her legs.
She bit her lip slightly and looked at Ye Yunzhou with an embarrassed expression on her face.
Ye Yunzhou had actually already walked over to her side, originally thinking he'd just wait for her to get down before helping her up. Seeing her like this, following her gaze and looking at her furrowed brows, he instantly understood what was going on. He couldn't help but sigh slightly, secretly blaming himself: Why didn't I warn her more?
Ye Yunzhou hesitated for a moment, but soon reached out, put his arm around Luo Shuiyao's waist, and steadily lifted her off the horse.
As soon as Luo Shuiyao's feet touched the ground, she felt her legs go numb and weak, and she could barely stand, falling forward. Ye Yunzhou was prepared and immediately hugged her tightly, letting her lean against him.
"Don't move for now. Wait until I tie the horse and then I'll carry you back." Ye Yunzhou said.
Luo Shuiyao tried to move her legs gently. The words of refusal were already on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them back and could only nod silently.
Ye Yunzhou helped her sit to the side of the horse farm, then led the pony back to the stable. He soon came out and came to Luo Shuiyao. Seeing her looking at him obediently, he felt a tenderness in his heart.