Chapter 786 - 780 Leisure Fun
This was a vast grassland where countless noble steeds roamed freely and grazed at their leisure; this was the training ground for the Xiao Family’s military horses.
Lying on a patch of clean grass, Xiao Qinqin gazed at the blue sky and asked, "Which do you prefer, horses or the eagles in the sky?"
Yue Tingfang sat beside her, glanced at the few eagles soaring above, and laughed, "Eagles are even harder to train than spirited horses, so I prefer horses—they’re within reach."
Xiao Qinqin gave a wry smile and said, "How can you compare them like that? Compared to horses, I actually prefer eagles."
"Why?" Yue Tingfang suddenly thought of the cliffs by the Southern Sea where one could capture some young eagles that had yet to fly, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
If Qinqin liked them, he wouldn’t mind indulging in a bit of nest-robbing for once.
Xiao Qinqin sighed, "Horses may run fast, but they’re corralled on this land. They seem free, but in truth, they are not masters of their own fate. Their ultimate destiny is to become mounts for soldiers. But look at those eagles in the sky—if they wish to spread their wings, they can fly wherever they please."
Yue Tingfang looked at her, her delicate features unable to hide a touch of valiance, making her even more dazzling than the daughters of the Yue Family.
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Yue Tingfang had already been in Beijing for several months, and thanks to his striking appearance, prestigious background, and gentlemanly demeanor, he had quickly won the affections of a great many women in the city within this short time.
If it weren’t for the restrained local customs of Beijing, he would be afraid to even step outside.