Xie Mingyue went back to change into a riding outfit and had someone bring her horse round, then rode out onto the main road with Helanzhi.
Not many women in the capital enjoyed riding horses on the streets, and Helanzhi was dressed quite plainly. The contrast between her and Xie Mingyue by her side was rather stark, causing passing pedestrians to frequently stop and cast sideways glances.
Xie Mingyue was initially worried that Helanzhi might feel out of place, but when she turned her head, she saw Helanzhi with her chin held high and a bare, unadorned face. Catching Xie Mingyue's gaze, Helanzhi curved her lips into a smile and patted the horse's back.
Chapter 298