Chapter 284: The Eyesore Little Fat Hand

Only saw Qianqian's figure like the wind, swift as a meteor, weaving through the forest. Not long after, Ai Jiao's faint figure appeared ahead.

When she drew closer, Qianqian discovered Ai Jiao crouching on the ground gathering a dead rabbit. It turned out that not long before, Ai Jiao had successfully hit this rabbit with his superb archery.

When Ai Jiao sensed Qianqian running toward him, he slowly stood up, a teasing smile on his face, and said mockingly: "What, are you planning to admit defeat and stop competing with me for first place? Oh, right, where's Xiao Hong?"

However, Qianqian had no time to mind Ai Jiao's teasing at this moment; she rushed straight to Ai Jiao and asked eagerly: "Did you run into any black-clothed people just now?"

Ai Jiao was completely baffled by Qianqian's sudden question; he furrowed his brows and asked back: "Black-clothed people? What black-clothed people? I haven't seen any trace of black-clothed people along the way!"

Qianqian exhaled in relief and said: "Good that you didn't meet them, let's go together!" As she spoke, she unconsciously recalled the dangerous scene just now—she had actually run into a mysterious black-clothed person.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly, not only successfully driving off the other party but also saving a pair of brothers on the way. At this time, Xiao Hong had already been ridden away by those two brothers.

Hearing Qianqian's words, Ai Jiao, who was tying up the rabbit, paused slightly in his movements and asked with a face full of confusion: "How could a black-clothed person suddenly appear here?"

Qianqian shook her head and answered truthfully: "I'm not too sure either, but before coming in, Father specially instructed me and Si Ge to be careful and pay attention to our safety."

Ai Jiao nodded thoughtfully, indicating he understood. Then she said: "Since that's the case, let's set out together quickly. We agreed that whoever shoots the prey gets to keep it."

Qianqian smiled and nodded, agreeing to this proposal. Afterwards, the two set off on the return journey together. Strangely enough, the rest of the journey went surprisingly smoothly; they encountered no more abnormalities or other people.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, an Yi Shi Chen was about to pass, and everyone began returning along the original road one after another. Because Qianqian's Xiao Hong had been lent to those two brothers, she had no choice but to propose to Ai Jiao: "Why don't we two ride one horse back?"

Ai Jiao hesitated slightly, but after thinking it over, it seemed there really was no better way, so he finally agreed. Only saw Qianqian nimbly mount the horse first, sitting steadily on the saddle.

Immediately after, Ai Jiao also carefully climbed onto the horse's back. However, due to limited space, despite Ai Jiao desperately shifting his body backward, trying to keep some distance from Qianqian, the horse's back was simply too small; no matter how hard they tried, the distance between them could not be made too great.

Ai Jiao couldn't help but smell a faint fragrance, the scent from Qianqian's hair. This fragrance was like a light fairy, lingering around his nose, making him somewhat infatuated. At this moment, Ai Jiao's hands didn't know where to place, and he looked very uneasy.

Just then, Qianqian said softly: "Hurry and hold on tight! We're setting off, be careful not to fall." Ai Jiao's heart tightened, he gritted his teeth, finally mustered the courage to reach out, and lightly pinched a corner of Qianqian's cape.

Only saw Qianqian clamp her legs hard against the horse's belly, and the Xiaohui beneath her shot out like an arrow leaving the bow. However, the jolting of Xiaohui's running made it hard for Ai Jiao to sit steady, and he looked like he was about to fall off the horse's back.

Seeing this, Qianqian hurriedly slowed down and shouted anxiously: "Ai Jiao, just hold my waist, that way we can get back quickly, time waits for no one!" Hearing this, Ai Jiao couldn't help but blush and hesitate in his heart.

Seeing Ai Jiao still not moving, Qianqian simply reached out and grabbed Ai Jiao's hand, without hesitation placing it on her slender waist. Then she clamped her legs again, and Xiaohui galloped away instantly.

At this time, Ai Jiao, sitting on the horse's back, closed his eyes tightly, so nervous he didn't even dare to breathe. He silently repeated in his heart: "I didn't do it on purpose, I really had no choice..." Thus, he tried hard to restrain his inner panic and shyness, trying to keep himself calm.

Not long after, they saw a figure not far ahead—it was Yan Wang. Only saw him riding a fine horse slowly approaching, his horse's back loaded with all kinds of game: fat rabbits, colorful pheasants, even small exquisite sparrows; quite a bountiful harvest.

Ai Jiao suddenly slapped his head and exclaimed as if suddenly realizing: "Oh! How did I not think of that? Things that fly in the sky can also be shot down! This is it, I've completely lost to Wang Ge!" He muttered vexedly while shaking his head helplessly.

At this time, Qianqian, sitting in front of Ai Jiao, turned her head and said proudly: "Of course, my Si Ge will definitely be first! Needless to say!" Just as her voice fell, Yan Wang had already quickly walked up to them.

Yan Wang frowned tightly, his gaze sharp as he stared at the two, and asked: "Where's Xiao Hong?" Qianqian hurriedly explained: "Xiao Hong was lent to someone else to ride, Si Ge, time is urgent; after we get back I'll explain in detail. Let's set off quickly now!" Ai Jiao beside them also nodded repeatedly, echoing: "That's right, Wang Ge, let's go quickly, don't waste time!"

However, Yan Wang did not move his steps, but let his gaze fall on that eyesore little fat hand on Qianqian's waist. His brows furrowed even tighter, as if he could pinch a fly. With a gloomy face he said to Qianqian: "Qianqian, come over. You and Ai Jiao riding one horse is not appropriate. After we go out, there are so many great clans outside; if they see it, they will surely gossip, which is not good for your reputation."

Hearing this, Qianqian finally came to her senses and realized the problem. She thought, indeed, those old fogeys outside care most about these rites and rules; if they saw it, they might drown her with their spit! Thinking of this, Qianqian hurriedly jumped down from Ai Jiao's horse.

Immediately after, Yan Wang exerted a little force with his arm and easily lifted Qianqian onto the horse he was riding. Then he said lightly: "Alright, let's go."

After saying this, he lightly clamped his horse's belly with his legs and took the lead galloping forward. Seeing this, Ai Jiao also hurriedly urged his horse to follow. The three of them galloped away together, leaving behind dust flying along the way.