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Chapter 176 Please be Moderate

Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Please be Moderate

The horses of the princes didn’t have any specific descriptions. The actors playing the princes were still choosing which horse they would ride later.

When they heard an exclamation from around them, they instinctively turned to look.

The next second, hooves flew by, and a strong wind brushed their faces.

In the blink of an eye, they saw a fiery red figure riding a crimson horse, galloping freely on the field.

Although horse riding has become a basic skill that contemporary actors must master, riding this smoothly is almost against the rules, isn’t it?

They had been thinking about how to lose to a girl according to the script when the official filming started, without leaving any traces.

Now it seems they were overthinking it.

She didn’t need them to go easy on her at all; instead, they had to figure out how not to lose too badly.

It’s really a complex feeling!

Before the official filming started, people in the resting area at the edge of the field were still chatting in groups. Unknowingly, the chatter gradually subsided.

They couldn’t help but look at that fiery red figure.

Everyone could feel a sense of freedom and ease from it.

Wei Xiao, busy with preparations for filming, also had his attention drawn over. Then he saw that the other actors scheduled to film today were watching that figure on horseback, just like everyone else, and he picked up a loudspeaker to remind them: "Hurry up and get on your horses, take them out on the field and get familiar with them. Do you think you can ride well just by watching?"

It was only then that they snapped back to reality and hurriedly regained their focus, mounted their horses, and started trotting around on the field, trying to speed up.

Originally, Jiang Lingxi was the only one riding on the field, so it was unclear exactly how fast she was. Now with other horses on the field, everyone finally realized how fast Jiang Lingxi could ride.

Even though some had already started urging their horses faster with their whips, they still couldn’t catch up to the tail of that crimson horse.

They couldn’t help but click their tongues.

They had practiced horseback riding to some extent, but to ride so effortlessly and quickly like Jiang Lingxi, they admitted they couldn’t do it.

Jiang Xiyu, hearing the exclamations from all around, couldn’t help but sneer in her heart as she watched the figure like a red cloud on the field, and muttered under her breath, "What’s there to show off about? Be careful not to fall off the horse!"

Only Xiaotao, who was standing behind her, could hear her, yet as soon as she finished speaking, a zipper sound was heard.

Turning back, she saw a temporary tent used for extras to change clothes not far behind her shake a little.

"Did someone just go in?"

Xiaotao didn’t dare to say that she was also distracted by the figure on the field. Caught under Jiang Xiyu’s sharp gaze, she shivered subconsciously and replied, "No, no one, I think."

Jiang Xiyu glared at her but eventually didn’t lower herself to pull open the tent zipper to take a peek, nor did she dare to quietly mock again.

Inside the tent.

Pei Xinyuan, holding the costume she had just received, listened until the outside became quiet, releasing a sigh of relief.

Then she frowned.

Her hearing had always been excellent, so even though Jiang Xiyu had spoken very softly, the words still reached her ears.

Compared to outsiders, she naturally had a deeper understanding of the grievances between Jiang Xiyu and Jiang Lingxi, yet didn’t expect Jiang Xiyu’s hostility toward Jiang Lingxi to be so undisguised.

Thinking about the numerous scenes Jiang Xiyu, acting as Qing Yuan, had with Jiang Lingxi, playing Emperor Yuan Zhao, Pei Xinyuan clenched the costume in her hand, creating many wrinkles.

Should she remind her?

The two had always been at odds; Jiang Lingxi should have some defenses and countermeasures, right?

If she reminded them, would it be redundant?

Pei Xinyuan quickly changed into her costume amid her hesitation and then sneaked out, her gaze falling on the field where the fiery red figure was reigning in her horse and dismounting in a free and easy manner. The whole movement was so fluid that she couldn’t help but press her hand to her chest.

During these days on the set, it wasn’t the first time she’d seen Jiang Lingxi in person.

But before, she had only glimpsed from afar beyond the crowd, never mustering up the courage to walk up and say hi.

And this time, watching the figure galloping across the grassland, she couldn’t help but recall the dream she had recently.

The two figures gradually overlapped before her eyes, making her heartbeat faster with each beat.

"Pei Xinyuan," someone waved, "What are you spacing out for, the director’s calling you over."

"Coming." Looking at the back of the person already standing next to Director Wei, Pei Xinyuan responded, put down her hand that was on her chest, and after taking a few deep breaths, jogged over.

Wei Xiao was currently instructing Jiang Lingxi, who had just finished warming up: "Now, for the formal shoot, don’t ride as fast as you did before—slow down a little, or else if you ride too fast and they can’t catch up no matter what, it’ll look too awkward. I can’t edit it well afterward."

Those who had just ridden over slowly carrying their costumes and were dismounting leisurely: "..."

Did they not care about their dignity?

But when they met Jiang Lingxi’s gaze, their thoughts were: "..."

Dignity, it could be forfeited at the right time.

Wei Xiao couldn’t blame the actors playing the princes too harshly, as they were quite good at riding, even practicing diligently under the blazing sun earlier.

But they were up against someone who was truly a phenomenon.

This thought briefly flashed through Wei Xiao’s mind, causing him to pause abruptly.

At that moment, he found himself understanding a little why his friend Li Shuo had initially recommended Jiang Lingxi to him.

A love-hate feeling!

"Director Wei, you called me?"

Wei Xiao collected his thoughts and waved to Pei Xinyuan, who was jogging over. "Xiao Xi, this girl, what’s her name again?"

"Pei Xinyuan."

"Right, Pei Xinyuan, she’ll be your double from now on. Get to know each other first."

Jiang Lingxi looked at the girl in front of her, wearing the same costume, though her makeup was a bit rough.

But before she could get a clear look at her face, the other party deeply bowed to her, definitely more than ninety degrees.

"Ms. Jiang, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Pei Xinyuan."

Jiang Lingxi could hear Pei Xinyuan’s voice shaking, and she clutched her hands tightly. She wasn’t sure if it was out of excitement or nervousness, but Jiang Lingxi guessed it was probably mostly nervousness.

When the girl finally raised her head to reveal a pretty and serene face, Jiang Lingxi subtly raised her eyebrow.

"Hello, Pei Xinyuan."

As soon as she spoke, Pei Xinyuan’s face visibly flushed by two shades.

Wei Xiao saw this clearly from the side and couldn’t help but laugh, "Looks like this girl is quite a fan of yours, Xiao Xi. By the way, I specifically chose her as your double because her silhouette is quite similar to yours."

"Is that so," Jiang Lingxi smiled at Pei Xinyuan, "what a coincidence."