Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Father Teaches Horse Riding and (1/2)
Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Father Teaches Horse Riding and
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After wandering in the streets, Wei Mingting led the Wei Family to the military training ground.
The training ground was where the soldiers trained. Usually, outsiders were not allowed in, even members of the military prefecture’s family were not an exception.
But recently, all the soldiers had been holding the front line. Their usual training spots had been moved to a place closer to the east city gate, so now the training ground was empty and only defended by a few guards at the entrance.
Wei Mingting brought his children here, intending to take advantage of this rare day off to teach them horse-riding.
Among the children, only the eldest son knew how to ride a horse, while the others hadn’t been taught yet due to Wei Mingting’s tight schedule.
Wei Mingting planned to let his two daughters try riding. Conveniently , he and his eldest son could each teach one. Wei Mingting chose to instruct Wei Ruo, leaving Wei Qingwan’s training to his eldest son.
As for the younger son, Wei Yilin, he was supervised by their mother in learning to ride a small pony.
Normally, Wei Yilin was as mischievous as a monkey at home, but with Wei Mingting present today, he became much more well-behaved, not daring to show any signs of his usual temper or stubbornness.
Wei Mingting led his own mount, Scythe, to Wei Ruo and asked, “Ruoruo, do
you dare to try?”
Wei Ruo nodded, expressing her excitement. She had been here for such a long time and hadn’t ridden a horse yet!
“I’ll teach you then. This is the stirrup where you place your feet, this is the saddle, and this is the reins…” Wei Mingting meticulously explained the essentials of horse riding to Wei Ruo.
Wei RUO listened attentively. When Wei Mingting was finished and told her to try, she didn’t hesitate. She quickly stepped on the stirrup and seated herself on the saddle in one swift motion.
Her actions were neat and effortless, carrying out the entire process smoothly, without any hesitation or fear.
Wei Mingting was still thinking whether to fetch a stool for his daughter to
step on, but Wei Ruo was already on the horse.
Reacting to the speed of her action, Wei Mingting laughed, “Ruoruo, you are more decisive than your elder brother. I recall that your elder brother hesitated for quite a while when he first learned to ride a horse.”
Wei Yichen who was instructing Wei Qingwan on the side laughed back in protest hearing his father making fun of him, “Father, how could you tell Ruoruo about such things? What about my dignity as the elder brother?” Wei Mingting replied, “Dignity must be earned by oneself, it’s not something I cover up for you.”
Wei Yichen quickly responded, “Alright, alright, it’s my negligence. Ruoruo is better! Our Ruoruo is a dashing heroine, extraordinary in comparison to men.
Listening to Wei Yichen’s flattering words, the praised Wei Ruo didn’t feel anything. On the other hand, Wei Qingwan, who was by Wei Yichen’s side, lowered her head in disappointment.
Wei Yichen turned and saw the saddened look on Wei Qingwan.
“Wanwan, what’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?” he promptly asked her.
‘■Nothing… I just feel a little too clumsy compared to sister, who is able to quickly grasp the essence of horse riding…” she muttered.
“Wanwan, don’t think that way. You have your own strengths and abilities. There are many aspects in which you excel that Ruoruo doesn’t. For instance, the pastries you make are remarkably delicious, your embroidery, calligraphy, and poetry are excellent. All of these are things that Ruoruo can’t compete with. You don’t need to be the best in everything. It’s too tiring,” Wei Yichen comforted her.