Chapter 71 City Lord’s Mansion

When the tall horse under her started walking, even though Jiang Lisheng held the reins tightly, her body swayed, causing her butt to hurt.

She moved uncomfortably, and then moved again, but no matter how she sat she was still uncomfortable. The tall horse under her felt her constant twisting and turned to look at her.

Jiang Lisheng patted its head and said, "Walk well, throw me down, and I'll stew your horse meat."

The tall horse was patted on the head by her, and thinking that she was urging it to go faster, it spread its hooves and started running.

Jiang Lisheng screamed and leaned back, but he quickly reacted, crouched down in fear, and hugged the horse's neck tightly.

Wei Qinglan had been paying attention to Jiang Lisheng's movements. Seeing her twisting left and right while sitting on the horse, he knew that she was not feeling well. Just as he was about to think of a way to help her, he saw her horse running away. Just as he was about to take action, he saw that she cleverly hugged the horse's neck, so he gave up.

Pei Rong was surprised and asked Wei Qinglan, "Is your sister good at riding and shooting?"

Wei Qinglan replied, "Not very good."

Pei Rong looked at Jiang Lisheng who was running ahead. There was only one main road on this long street, so he was not afraid that she would get lost. He smiled and said, "Father was just about to write a letter to the Yun family, but Brother Yun and your sister came to Hexin City. Now is the perfect time, saving the travel time."

Wei Qinglan replied calmly, "My sister and I have no business dealing with family matters."

Pei Rong had another understanding. "It is normal for a person like you to ignore worldly affairs. Our Pei family is not like the Yun family with many descendants. I am the only one in this generation of Pei family. It is impossible for me to ignore worldly affairs. I also want to be as free and easy as you, but I can't do it."

Wei Qinglan did not comment.

Pei Rong added: "I haven't asked you your name yet, may I ask what your name is?"

Wei Qinglan paused, then deleted the name and left the words, "Qinglan."

Pei Rong nodded, "Then your sister..."

Wei Qinglan paused again, "Leaving the sound."

Pei Rong savored these two words, nodded again, looked forward, and saw Jiang Lisheng had controlled the horse and stopped at the fork in the long street. He showed appreciation, "Brother Yun, you said that your sister is not good at riding and shooting, but she looks better than the daughters of generals. At least she can control the horse for the first time, which is convenient for riding and shooting. She is quite talented."

Wei Qinglan smiled faintly, "Yes, I have some skills."

Jiang Lisheng waited for the people to come closer, and complained to Wei Qinglan with a bitter face, "Brother, this horse hurts the buttocks of people sitting on it. I don't know how some people can travel a thousand miles a day by riding it. If I ride it for half a day, I will probably be trembling and bleeding from the ridges of its bones."

After she finished speaking, she asked Pei Rong, "How far is it?"

Pei Rong quickly replied, "There are still two long streets."

He coughed lightly, "I didn't think it through. Girls should use cushions when riding horses. If you really can't stand it, wait here for a while. I'll ask someone to buy some cushions."

"Forget it, I'll just bear with it!" Jiang Lisheng felt it was troublesome and didn't want to wait for long. He wanted to eat something.

The group continued to walk towards the City Lord's Mansion. Wei Qinglan couldn't conjure up a cushion for her to sit on, after all, there were eyes watching them everywhere. After walking two streets, they finally arrived at the City Lord's Mansion.

At the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion, two middle-aged men and women in elegant clothes were already waiting, and behind them were the servants of the City Lord's Mansion. It was a grand ceremony, indeed a welcome for distinguished guests.

Wei Qinglan got off the horse and reached out to help Jiang Lisheng get off the horse. Jiang Lisheng whispered to him, "Never ride a horse again."

Wei Qinglan nodded. Under normal circumstances, people who practice cultivation could not ride horses.

The middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes was the mayor of the city. He greeted the two of them with great enthusiasm, "Are these two the distinguished guests from the Yun family? My dear nephew and niece are of good appearance and manners. It's a rare occasion for you to come to Hexin City. How can you pass by our home without entering? Our two families are old friends. When you come to Hexin City, it's like you've returned to the Yun family. Don't be polite. Come in."

"Yes, please come in." The middle-aged woman in gorgeous clothes was the wife of the city lord. She had a kind face and a happy smile on her face. "Just treat it as your own home. Although our two families have not visited each other for more than ten years, it is also because of the long distance. No matter what time, our friendship will never be broken."

She smiled and held Jiang Lisheng's wrist, "You are so fair-skinned, little girl. I just saw you riding a horse by yourself, and you rode really well. I didn't dare to ride because I was afraid that such a tall horse would throw me off with a kick."

Jiang Lisheng smiled and said, "I don't know how to ride it, but I'm just a little braver and not afraid of being thrown off by it."

Anyway, Senior Brother Wei will save her.

"Then you are really better than me." The lady of the city lord smiled even more deeply, holding Jiang Lisheng's hand tightly, "Your uncle said the day before yesterday that he wanted to write a letter to the Yun family. I didn't expect you to come to Hexin City today. This is really a coincidence."

Jiang Lisheng didn't know how to respond because they were not members of the Yun family at all.

The city lord admired Wei Qinglan even more, thinking that the Yun family was full of talented people, and all the children in the family were outstanding in character and appearance. Now that he saw him, he was indeed extraordinary.

He asked Wei Qinglan, "Is everything okay with the Yun family?"

Wei Qinglan's answer was still calm, "My sister and I like to travel and don't care about family affairs. It has been a long time since we left home, so I don't know how things are going at home."

The city lord saw that if he was busy with worldly affairs all day, he would not have such a clear and bright look and would not look so unrestrained and casual. He sighed, "A large family has many choices for descendants. Unlike Pei Rong in my family, although he has relatives, he cannot be relied on. He is the only one who can only be restricted. Fortunately, he likes military affairs and has joined the army. Although he is also entangled in military affairs, he likes it after all, so he is not too depressed. Otherwise, as a father, I would feel so sorry for him."

Pei Rong said, "Father, what are you talking about? Brother Yun and Miss Yun have just arrived in Hexin City. It's almost noon now, so they probably haven't had lunch yet. Let them have lunch first and rest for a while. It won't be too late to talk later."

He always remembered Jiang Lisheng asking him if he had any delicious food and drinks. Now that he had entered the door, he must have some.

“That’s right. I haven’t seen the Yun family for many years. I did have a lot to say. I lost my composure for a moment. Please forgive me, nephew.” The city lord nodded repeatedly and looked at his wife.

Madam Pei smiled and glared at him, "Brother Rong has always been careful and attentive, better than us as parents. Mother will ask someone to serve the meal right away."

She immediately ordered a man who looked like a housekeeper, "Uncle Fu, go and tell the kitchen to be quick and efficient. If you do a good job, you will be rewarded."

"Yes, I'll go right away." The butler went there quickly.

Jiang Lisheng was very happy to eat right after entering the house. At this moment, he truly considered himself a member of the Yun family. He said sweetly, "Thank you, uncle and aunt. My brother and I have been traveling around the world and have always lived in the open air. Today we are in for a treat."

Madam Pei was very happy to hear her calling her aunt, and felt closer to her. "Poor girl, eat more later. The chef in our house is quite good."