The four of them came to the racecourse together, and Xie Shuting explained the rules of the competition clearly: "After a round trip, whoever gets the red ribbon first will win."
Zhou Zheng and Cai Qiufeng looked at each other, ready to go. Tang Qiunan wanted to stop them, but Su Qing told her: "This is inevitable."
Tang Qiunan was very anxious because she didn't make her position clear in advance.
The people watching the excitement began to talk again: "Cai Qiufeng is the son of a court official. He has been trained since he was a child, so he must be stronger."
"Zhou Zheng is just a businessman's son, and his status is not as good as Cai Qiufeng."
After Zhou Zheng heard this, he became even more uneasy and nervous. He looked at Tang Qiunan and found that Tang Qiunan was also looking at him.
Xie Shuting beside him encouraged him: "Zhou Zheng, it's time to act like a man."
Zhou Zheng was encouraged and became more determined.
Game start. The two started riding. Cai Qiufeng took the lead and rushed to the front early. Zhou Zheng followed behind, not to be outdone. Riding is not his strong point, but he must show his own attitude!
He likes Tang Qiunan, he shouldn't have stage fright! This is a battle between men!
Zhou Zheng crazily pinched the horse's belly and whipped his whip wildly. Suddenly, the horse lost control! But Zhou Zheng still wants to win!
He didn't want to lose, he wanted to prove himself in front of Tang Qiunan, so he was unwilling to give up!
Tang Qiunan is also good at training horses. She immediately ran to the panicked Zhou Zheng: "Zhou Zheng, let me help you!"
Tang Qiunan got on the horse and began to control the rampaging horsey! Zhou Zheng felt a little frustrated. He watched Cai Qiufeng take off the red ribbon and win bursts of applause from the people.
Zhou Zheng clearly understood that he failed, and failed completely.
"I'm sorry, Qiunan..." Zhou Zheng apologized.
Tang Qiunan held up Zhou Zheng's face in front of Cai Qiufeng: "No, Zhou Zheng, I'm happy that you are willing to take the initiative to fight for it, but victory or defeat is a common thing in the military."
"I don't care if you win, but I do care if you are willing to change and work hard for me, and I see your attitude."
Su Qing looked at Tang Qiunan, feeling happy in her heart.
"Actually, I went out to see you today just to agree to your pursuit, Zhou Zheng." Tang Qiunan said very loudly, as if announcing to the whole world that this is the man I like!
Cai Qiufeng held the red ribbon in his hand and lowered his head.
He won, but he also lost.
But he also saw that Zhou Zheng's courage to risk everything for Tang Qiunan was worthy of recognition and admiration. In fact, Zhou Zheng was also suitable for Tang Qiunan.
Cai Qiufeng brought the red ribbon to Zhou Zheng, who accepted it blankly: "Treat Qiu Nan well, otherwise I won't be able to spare you."
"I won't give you a chance!" Zhou Zheng said firmly.
This is the attitude of the two men. Of course, Tang Qiunan's choice is the most important. Su Qing breathed a sigh of relief on the side.
Qiu Nan finally got together with Zhou Zheng, the one she loved most in her heart. The people around him were applauding and cheering.
Zhou Zheng and Tang Qiunan were walking together. Tang Qiunan took the initiative to pull Zhou Zheng's head and kissed his lips: "Seal it to prove that from now on, you are my Tang Qiunan."
Zhou Zheng said joyfully: "Well, I'm your man."
The two met happily and smiled, looking quite sweet.
It was another brand new day. Su Qing was busy in the restaurant. At this time, Zhang Yisong took the initiative to find Su Qing and wanted to ask Su Qing out: "Su Qing, the weather outside is perfect, and I know a store on East Street with many cute ones. Little pet, do you like it?”
"Zhang Yisong, I'm not interested, thank you." Su Qing felt that it was important to keep a certain distance between herself and Zhang Yisong.
She had promised Xie Shuting to keep a distance from Xie Shuyuan and his people, so she had to make her attitude clear.
"Su Qing, is it because of my position? We can just be friends and nothing else." Zhang Yisong fought for her.
"Zhang Yisong, I once again express my position seriously. I have no feelings for you. I am only a friend. I am Xie Shuting's wife. How can I have an appointment with you alone?" Su Qing explained.
"But...as long as we act and sit upright, we don't have to worry about those gossips!" Zhang Yisong said.
"Even if I don't care, I do mind that Shu Ting does." Su Qing expressed her sense of boundaries very clearly.
Zhang Yisong finally heard Su Qing's words clearly. He knew very well that Su Qing was drawing a clear line with him.
Su Qing's indifference made Zhang Yisong feel that his initiative seemed ridiculous: "Su Qing, I know what you mean."
Looking at Zhang Yisong's sad back, Su Qing closed her eyes cruelly, and the most important thing was to break it off.
At this moment, Su Qing received a summons from the emperor Xie Cheng. Su Qing was confused and wondered what the emperor wanted from her.
You will know after you go.
When Su Qing came to the palace, Xie Cheng stood with his back to Su Qing. Looking at his lonely back, as if he was missing someone, Su Qing took the initiative to say hello: "See the Emperor."
"Ping Sheng." Xie Cheng took the initiative, "Do you know how gentle and lovely Concubine Shu Ting was back then?"
"Perhaps I will never forget her. When I saw her for the first time, I was already smitten. I know very well that she is the woman I love most in my life."
"I love her."
Su Qing listened patiently, thinking that the emperor's initiative to come to her must not be just to express his emotions, but must have a certain purpose.
Su Qing waited quietly.
"Shu Ting's mother-in-law was not popular in the harem because she was too favored. She had few friends, which was also the reason why she was depressed all day long." Xie Cheng recalled.
"And I had just ascended the throne at that time. I was mainly busy with government affairs and stabilizing the court, so I didn't have much time to spend with her. At the same time, the queen also liked to work with others to isolate her."
Xie Cheng thought of the last days when Concubine Shuting was ill: "Concubine Shuting's last days were not easy."
There was deep affection in his words, but also a lot of regret.
He was completely immersed in the past and couldn't extricate himself. Just looking at it from a distance, Su Qing could imagine the situation back then.
Su Qing couldn't help but said bluntly: "Emperors are always passionate. It would be great if the emperor could be single-minded."
The emperor was a little surprised by Su Qing's idea: "Your idea is very unrealistic. An emperor needs to be selfish and spread his branches. It is important to continue to thrive."
Su Qing shook her head. She didn't think that this should be the case: "It's not about having many children, it's about being smart. Even if there is only one child, as long as they are educated properly, it is okay."
"At the same time, by supporting each other, couples can avoid a lot of harm."
Su Qing's words hinted that if Xie Cheng had paid more attention to Shu Ting's mother and concubine, the result might have been completely different.
