Chapter 129 The King of Horses, Conversation in the Carriage...
Seeing that he had gotten away with it again, Zhang Ting coughed and stopped in time.
He turned to Zheng Er and his group and said, "You've all worked hard. Let's rest for a while and then set off."
"Yes, we will follow the master's orders," the four replied in unison.
Zhang Ting, still holding the chuckling Zong Suyi, turned to look at the horse lying on the ground, refusing to move. After walking for a while, she looked down and still saw his dazed, intoxicated gaze. Suspicious, she raised her hand to his forehead—could he really have heatstroke?
This action pulled Zong Suyi out of her reverie. She looked at her with bright, shy eyes, fidgeting and saying, "My lady, there's no need to worry. I'm not hot." Seeing the fine sweat on Zhang Ting's face, she quickly took out a handkerchief from her sleeve to wipe it, gave her a reproachful look, and said tenderly, "Look at you, you're all sweaty."
Zhang Ting stepped back, and Zong Suyi followed closely, as if he wanted to cling to her.
"..."
She glanced at him speechlessly. "If you know it's hot, why are you sticking so close?"
Staring into his starry eyes, Zhang Ting thought, "Oh well, maybe he's really just going crazy from the heat."
In this sweltering heat, the only ice available is in the carriage; the most urgent thing is to get inside and escape the heat.
The woman pulled for a long time, but the horse wouldn't budge, and she was drenched in sweat from the heat, completely helpless.
When Zhang Ting went over to take a look, he saw that it was quite good at choosing a spot, lying lazily under the shade of a tree, occasionally drooping its muzzle.
The woman wiped her sweat and deliberately took two steps back, afraid that the smell of her sweat would offend Zhang Ting's nose. She said respectfully and ashamedly, "Sir, this horse has become stubborn. I have fed it water and fodder, and it has eaten and drunk everything clean. It seems to be fine, but it just won't get up!"
The horse on the ground seemed defiant, whinnying twice with its muzzle twitching, its eyes filled with disdain and contempt, as if to say, "So what if your horse sister won't get up?"
The woman in the carriage was so angry she almost choked. "You, you, you!"
The horse tilted its head away, ignoring her.
The woman took the whip and was about to crack it when the horse on the ground howled in agony, as if it were about to die at any moment.
Horses are very expensive vehicles. The coachwoman's hand froze in mid-air. She held her breath but had no choice. With her head hanging low, she said to Zhang Ting with even more shame, "My lord, please forgive my incompetence. Alas!" Her reputation for being an excellent horse driver for most of her life was ruined by this lazy horse.
She glared at the horse on the ground, but the horse, its nostrils flaring with hot breath, didn't even bother to turn its head to look at her, and even arrogantly raised its chin.
Zhang Ting smiled faintly, shook her head, and looked up to wave at Dun Dun, who was munching on grass in front of her.
Having not seen her for a long time, Dundun felt a sense of familiarity and came over with the clatter of its hooves. The little black horse had been eating with its mother, but when it was only halfway through the meal, its mother disappeared. It looked around blankly, its mouth still chewing automatically.
Zhang Ting touched Dun Dun's forehead, but refused its attempt to touch his face. "King of horses, go and tame your subjects."
Dundun shook its head and gently raised its horse's hooves, as if it couldn't understand.
She found it quite amusing and could only promise a hefty reward, "When we get to Fengxian County, I will definitely find you another handsome and tall horse." She paused, then added, "A male."
Dun Dun shook its elegant ponytail, glanced at her with its bright black eyes, and whinnied in response, as if to say, "That's more like it," before turning around with great style and heading towards the lazy horse on the ground.
The woman looked at this bizarre scene with a bewildered expression, wondering if she was either hallucinating or had gone mad.
Sir, is this really going to work?
Dun Dun, displaying the demeanor of a king, neighed majestically at the inferior horse on the ground. The inferior horse blinked and stared blankly for a while, then quickly jumped up from the ground and ran around Dun Dun three times. The entire horse was brimming with excitement, as if it were a completely different horse from the lazy, rogue horse just now.
Dundun gave a reserved neigh, as if telling the inferior horse to keep a low profile and not affect its noble temperament.
The inferior horse excitedly arched its head and bent its front hooves towards it.
Dundun was extremely proud. It raised its horse face and gave Zhang Ting a smug look, then walked away with great style, while its licking horse, or rather its subject, followed closely behind.
The woman went from bewilderment and confusion to astonishment and fright, and then to thoughtfulness. She felt that she was in some mysterious realm. She had been riding horses for most of her life and was still a novice. She had never known such a strange thing.
In the corner, Li Ruilian clapped her hands in admiration, her face covered in dust but unable to conceal her appreciation. Truly, it was a horse unparalleled in the world, a magnificent steed, the king of horses.
She stared at Dun Dun's gait with fascination, and couldn't help but cover her face with tears of emotion. To have met such a peerless horse in this life, she could die without regrets!
Zheng Er glanced at the eldest brother, shook his head with slight disdain, and turned to look at Liu Da and Wang Wu.
Liu Da smacked his lips and said, "I feel like the boss is a bit embarrassed." He looked around and breathed a sigh of relief, "Luckily, it's just us here."
Wang Wu punched her, "Idiot! It's not like you're meeting our boss for the first time. Even if you've embarrassed yourself, you've already embarrassed yourself beyond recognition!"
Liu Da rubbed his sore shoulder, suddenly realizing, "Oh! That's right. Wang Wu, you're so clever."
Zheng Er turned his head away expressionlessly, looking blank and dazed, feeling that these two were also quite stupid.
Standing in front of her was Zhang Ting, gentle and upright, with unparalleled elegance. Zheng Er's eyes lit up instantly, and he felt full of energy.
The boss is the smartest; following her has made me much more clever!
With the Lazy Horse issue resolved, the group was about to set off, but faced another predicament.
Zhang Ting frowned, looking at Zong Suyi with disapproval, "You said you want to ride a horse?"
Zong Suyi said excitedly, "Yes, it's been a long time since I've ridden a horse, my hands are itching." He pitifully clutched the hem of her clothes and pleaded, "My wife, please grant my request this time."
Zhang Ting rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. The baby hadn't even arrived yet, and the older one was already causing such a commotion. If both of them started acting up, then she…
She comforted herself, telling herself that Zong Suyi was pregnant now, so it was understandable that he was emotionally sensitive, had changeable thoughts, and occasionally had some unrealistic wishes.
"My lady, I beg you." He lowered his voice and pleaded persistently.
He's pregnant, he's pregnant. I can't get angry with him.
Zhang Ting lowered her hand, took Zong Suyi's hand with utmost sincerity, and earnestly asked him, "Xiaoyi, do you still remember that you are pregnant?"
Zong Suyi looked at her with a puzzled expression, as if to say, "You're so silly." He said, "What nonsense are you talking about, my wife? I'm always thinking about the baby." He held her belly and touched it affectionately.
Zhang Ting pursed her lips and continued to press, "Do you think you can ride a horse while pregnant?" Sometimes, she really wanted to crack open Zong Suyi's head and see what was inside.
“My lady, you’re really silly. I am pregnant, but my body is much stronger than that of an average pregnant man. Riding a horse is nothing to me,” Zong Suyi said dismissively.
Zhang Ting sneered inwardly. Before, she would complain of being tired or unable to take it after a short while, but now she's suddenly much stronger? Horse racing during pregnancy? Does she think she's carrying a pebble instead of a baby?
After her anger subsided, Zhang Ting wanted to laugh. She smiled with a speechless frown, giving Zong Suyi a particularly strange look.
“My lord, once the child in your womb is born, we can ride for as long as we want, and ride whatever horse we want. But we should be careful during pregnancy.”
However, Zong Suyi told Zhang Ting that he wanted to experience the feeling of galloping across the land with his son, an experience that would only happen once in a lifetime, and he absolutely could not miss it.
After saying that, his attitude became even more resolute. Just a moment ago he had been softly begging his wife for permission, but now he was like a stubborn ox, no longer begging, and insisted on going to ride a horse.
"..."
Zhang Ting lowered his eyelids and nodded, recognizing the truth: This kid always knows how to take advantage of others, so you can't reason with him!
She stretched and moved her ten fingers from her sleeves. Zong Suyi was still clamoring to ride a horse, but in an instant she was picked up by the waist and stuffed into the carriage with lightning speed.
He stood there stunned for a few seconds before realizing what was happening and trying to squeeze out, yelling, "I want to ride a horse! Don't pull me along!"
Zhang Ting, also holding back her anger, slapped his thick buttocks hard, the sound echoing in the car, "I'll make you want to ride a horse!"
The carriage fell silent instantly.
Zong Suyi stopped shouting and only felt a burning sensation between her buttocks. She turned around in shock.
Zhang Ting paused slightly, her hands outstretched. After a moment, her furrowed brows relaxed, and she smiled gently, pulling the frozen person into her arms.
He realized what was happening and struggled angrily, yelling, "You bad woman! You wouldn't let me ride you, and you even hit me!"
Zhang Ting held Zong Suyi down tightly, then whispered in his ear, "I'll let you ride me, okay?"
Zong Suyi stopped struggling and looked at her suspiciously. Why did she suddenly agree?
His slow, deliberate mind raced, and in the next instant, he blushed from his face to his neck, turning as red as a steamed shrimp.
Embarrassed and ashamed, he pushed her away, lowering his voice, "Who wants to ride you!" He gritted his teeth and snorted, then cursed, "Shameless thing!"
Outside, the coachwoman, seeing the two had been inside for a while, asked, "Sir, shall we depart now?"
Zhang Ting was pushed against the carriage wall by him, and casually replied, "Start." She propped herself up on her legs and leaned against the carriage wall, tilted her head, looked at him leisurely, and said innocently, "Is that so? But didn't you admit it yourself before, my lord?"
What's this about admitting or not admitting? Suddenly, an image flashed before Zong Suyi's eyes, and he felt his face burning even hotter. He moved his lips, but couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
After a long while, he finally looked up again, but dared not speak loudly to her anymore. His face flushed, he said weakly, "You clearly forced me to say that." He lowered his head and muttered softly, "I didn't mean it that way..."
He felt increasingly ashamed as he spoke, and finally glared at her angrily.
Then, like a wronged husband, he obediently sat back in his original seat, carefully moving to the outermost side of the carriage wall. He dared not mention riding a horse again, for fear that Zhang Ting would force him to ride in the carriage.
That old monster just loves to act like a rogue.
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