Ziyun Plain is close to the capital. It is a region in Daze Kingdom that is specifically used for raising horses. Good horses can be supplied to the capital nearby. Ferghana horses, which are rare in other places, are common here.
Upon hearing the name "Ferghana horse," Da Cheng was overjoyed; it was every man's dream.
Qiao Lian'er then said, "Why don't we buy a caravan of Akhal-Teke horses and give one to each of them?"
My uncles and brothers are all military leaders, and they might be fighting on the battlefield in the future, so a good horse is very important to them.
“Well, if I were the only one with the Akhal-Teke horse, I would feel guilty,” Da Cheng said.
It would be a huge expense, but good horses are essential for soldiers or generals, and can even be said to be a matter of life and death.
"You want Akhal-Teke horses? That's easy." A voice came from behind, as clear as the moon: "The Pei family has a horse farm where they raise all kinds of fine horses, including Akhal-Teke horses. Take your pick."
Then, two young men entered one after the other. One was older, gentle and dignified, with a handsome appearance like a jade bamboo in the mountains. The other was still a bit childish, with an exquisite face and an radiant spirit.
Pei Shijiu's lips curled slightly as his gaze fell on Qiao Lian'er.
After not seeing each other for more than half a year, it appeared before my eyes so vividly, much more lifelike than a portrait.
If Qiao Lian'er looked almost like a little girl half a year ago, now her features have matured considerably, and she has the charm of a young woman. Her whole body exudes an aura of confidence that she can control everything.
Pei Shijiu walked to Qiao Lian'er's side and gestured with his hand.
"What?" Qiao Lian'er glared at him.
"Thank goodness, I'm a little shorter than girls my age, so I don't have to do handstands anymore." Pei Shijiu seemed relieved.
Qiao Lian'er raised an eyebrow: "Maybe if I stay here for a month, I'll be fully grown."
Pei Shijiu stroked his chin thoughtfully: "How about this, I won't do the handstand, and I'll use a batch of Akhal-Teke horses as payment, how about that?"
He knew that Qiao Lian'er wouldn't take so many good horses for nothing; she would probably ask for money later. So he figured he might as well take this opportunity to do her a favor.
Pei Zhujin laughed and said, "If I were to do this, the young men in the capital would probably laugh at me for years. Miss Qiao, why don't you just grant his wish?"
“This—” Qiao Lian’er hesitated. She did the math: there were seven men in her family, and each one needed to be paired with a Ferghana horse. The Ferghana horses in the capital were all top-quality, and each one probably cost more than two hundred taels of silver. Wouldn’t she be asking for more than a thousand taels of silver for nothing?
"Anyway, I won't do a handstand." Pei Shijiu crossed his arms and looked up at the sky.
He fell into a cesspool last time, and people are still secretly laughing at him.
Compared to saving face, what do a few Akhal-Teke horses matter? They can also help the little girl's family, so it's a win-win situation for him.
Qiao Lian'er knew that the two brothers meant to give her these horses for free. Thinking about it, it made sense; a thousand taels was really insignificant to the Pei family.
She might as well accept it, so as not to hurt the feelings of the two brothers. She would not hesitate to give back to the Pei family if they needed anything.
Seeing that she agreed, Pei Zhujin smiled with relief.
"The three of you must be tired from your journey. We have prepared a welcome feast at home. Please come in."
The two brothers mounted their horses and led the way.
When Qiao Lian'er got into the carriage, she sensed someone watching her from the teahouse next door. She pretended to be nonchalant and quickly turned her head in that direction.
The person reacted quickly and dodged.
It appears to be a woman.
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