eurekapd Chapter 494 Sleigh
Chapter 494 Sleigh
It was not until December that the first snow fell in Jindu City.
Although the snow came too late, it continued for several days.
The temperature in the city also dropped sharply, and the atmosphere of the New Year was finally approaching.
After being reminded by the skinny monkey, Zhou Chang also learned that Yuan Qi's birthday was in December.
Zhou Chang didn't care much at first. Neither she nor Prince Yi cared much about boredom.
But ever since Skinny Monkey brought it up, I don’t know who took it to heart, and for two nights in a row I dreamed of celebrating Yuan Qi’s birthday.
Therefore, Zhou Chang privately asked about the specific date in advance, and during a dinner, he casually asked Yuan Qi what he liked.
Prepare to give Yuan Qi a good birthday.
Yuan Qi was having dessert at the time and didn't pay attention, blurting out two words: "Riding a horse."
"Horse a horse?" Zhou Chang was very surprised. "There were so many horses to ride when we were in the hunting palace, why didn't I hear you mention it?"
Yuan Qi did not give a direct answer: "In the past, whether in the south or the north, whether in Danlu or Beiji, I could ride freely. But after coming to Jindu, I never had the opportunity to ride again."
"Why do you like riding horses?" Zhou Chang was actually a little embarrassed.
It was snowing in December, and the roads were slippery and cold, making it difficult to ride a horse.
Yuan Qi's eyes glowed with longing: "Riding on a horse is like flying. In the past, when I rode a horse on the road, the cool wind seemed to wrap around my body."
Zhou Chang felt uncomfortable.
I didn't expect Yuan Qi could actually ride a horse. Judging from her expression, I guess her riding skills are quite good. She never mentioned a word about it before.
However, she wanted to give Yuan Qi a birthday present. If she used money, no matter how expensive it was, it would not be as good as this. So it was better to put thought into it.
After thinking about it, I realized that if I rode a horse, I really couldn't do anything.
Although the last experience of falling off the horse was man-made, it still somewhat undermined Prince Yi's confidence in riding a horse.
Besides, if I simply took Yuan Qi horseback riding, it probably wouldn't be considered a thoughtful birthday gift.
However, in the end, Zhou Chang came up with a good idea based on his knowledge from his previous life.
December 14th is Yuan Qi’s birthday.
Zhou Chang made an appointment with Yuan Qi in advance, saying that he would take everyone from Prince Yi's Mansion out of the city to visit Liu E.
When a group of more than a dozen people in three carriages arrived near Yuan Qi's farm on the eastern outskirts of the city, Zhou Chang stopped the carriages and prepared to give Yuan Qi a surprise.
When Yuan Qi saw the "carriage" he had never seen before, he was indeed surprised and couldn't close his mouth: "What is this?"
"The snowmobile," Zhou Chang replied without shame, "I invented it myself."
That's the best idea that could be come up with.
In winter, in ancient times when there were no airplanes or cars, what could be better than sitting on a sled and experiencing the feeling of speeding?
What's even better is that thanks to God, Jindu had three consecutive snowfalls before this, and the suburbs were covered with a thick layer of white.
The place Zhou Chang chose was near the farm where Yuan Qi treated Liu E's injuries.
This place is open, sparsely populated, and privately owned.
"Aunt Jing, please come down and take a walk. Look at the white snow. The sky and the earth are clean." Zhou Chang turned around and called Aunt Jing.
The original plan was to bring Aunt Jing and Uncle Qiu out to relax, but Uncle Qiu's health was getting worse and worse, and he finally stabilized in the past two days. It was no longer advisable for him to go out in the severe cold.
Aunt Jing didn't want to come out to see people, but Zhou Chang persuaded her left and right, and finally dragged her into the carriage.
Aunt Jing looked outside through the carriage curtain and saw a vast expanse of white sky and earth. Apart from a few people in the palace, there was not even a trace of any bird or animal.
After hesitating for a while, he calmed down and got off the carriage with the help of Xinxian and Xinmu.
Zhou Chang specially called Xinxian and Xinmu to come so that they could take care of Aunt Jing at any time.
One good thing about winter is that no matter if you wear a cloak or cape, a hood or veil, or even a scarf that covers half of your face, no one will give you a second glance.
Zhong Yu and Wang's mother also got off the last carriage.
Mother Wang had prepared a lot of delicious food in advance, and as soon as the carriage got off, she asked Skinny Monkey to carry the food down from the carriage.
Gao Yuan had already set up a tent not far away with a few palace soldiers so that Aunt Jing could stay inside to avoid the cold.
Yuan Qi was very surprised: "My Lord, what are we doing here?"
"Today is your birthday girl. You don't have to worry about anything. Just have fun." Zhou Chang was in a good mood as he looked at the white sky and earth, and Yuan Qi's skin which was whiter than snow.
Yuan Qi was really surprised: "Your Majesty knows that today is my birthday?"
Zhou Chang pretended to be mysterious: "Everything will be arranged by me today. We will go skiing during the day, have a bonfire barbecue at night, and there will be surprises."
Yuan Qi didn't know whether he was touched or because Zhou Chang was looking at him too closely, but he suddenly turned his head away shyly.
Although it is deep winter, the weather today is sunny, with no wind or snow, so it doesn't feel that cold.
Zhou Chang happily watched the busy crowd, and at the same time accompanied Yuan Qi to appreciate the snow scenery.
Mother Wang and Skinny Monkey took the food out of the carriage and prepared to make a fire.
Zhong Yuben had not planned to come, but Zhou Chang felt that Zhong Yu had been staying at home all day settling accounts and his complexion was getting worse and worse, so he should come out and relax.
"Do we still have to eat outside?" Yuan Qi watched Lu Ju and Lu Ping go over to help Mother Wang.
Zhou Chang just smiled happily: "Don't worry about it, you are the birthday boy today, don't worry about it."
Yuan Qi was wearing a crimson purple cotton gown embroidered with red and gold peonies today, and a white fox cloak on the outside. The hood on the cloak was also snow-white without a single stray hair. Wearing it on Yuan Qi's head, her eyes looked as crystal clear as obsidian, and her cheeks and lips were a bright pink.
"How did Your Highness know that today is my birthday?" Yuan Qi Qiu's sparkling eyes looked even darker and brighter against the backdrop of the white snow.
"If you pay attention, you will definitely know..." Zhou Chang grinned shamelessly again.
The two of them circled around and returned to the snowmobile.
"After Gao Yuan picks up Liu E, we'll ride on that one and let you experience the real speed first." Zhou Chang pointed at the snow car and said to Yuan Qi.
Just now, Gao Yuan instructed the accompanying soldiers to set up a tent, and then he drove an empty carriage to Yuan Qi's farm to pick up Liu E.
As for Liu E, Zhou Chang has not seen her since she was rescued from Peng Liang.
But during this period, judging from Gao Yuan's reaction when he came back from visiting Liu E, her body should have recovered and her spirits were very good.
At least Gao Yuan's originally wooden face could be seen with a little smile from time to time.
As for the design of the bobsleigh, Zhou Chang only thought of it when the first snow fell at the beginning of the month.
Fortunately, there is actually something similar in the neighboring country.