The emperor's expression changed, and he immediately gave orders to the hidden guards.
"Quick! Save them!"
Just before the swift hoof landed, Zhang Liqi was quickly dragged away...
His face was deathly pale. He turned to the emperor and the crowd, bowing with his hands clasped. His voice trembled slightly.
"I have disappointed Your Majesty. This Chasing Wind is indeed a Ferghana horse, extremely difficult to tame. I fear I am incompetent!"
"It's alright." The big lady waved her hand, her voice indifferent.
"The relationship between a horse and its rider depends on fate. It just means that the General's fate with this horse has not yet arrived. If another fine steed comes along in the future, he can choose another. Is there anyone else who wants to give it a try?"
The big boss asked again.
The whispers in the crowd grew louder, but few dared to step forward and try.
Many people came today specifically to chase the wind, hoping to bring home a magnificent Akhal-Teke horse.
The first two were both recognized as top-ranking military generals, yet they both ended up in such a sorry state, almost losing their lives under the hooves of horses. Who would dare to easily try to be a hero then?
If you're not careful, you could lose your life!
But a generous reward will surely attract brave men, and soon someone stepped forward.
It was a young nobleman who, unlike the previous two, did not sit on a horse but quietly approached Zhui Feng and said something to him.
Then, he gently stroked his mane and the horse's head...
Seeing that Zhuifeng hadn't made any move against him for a long time, everyone couldn't help but show their delight. Could it be that Zhuifeng is a horse that only responds to gentle persuasion and not force?
However, before everyone could rejoice for long, a burst of hot air blew out from Zhui Feng's nostrils!
He looked at the person in front of him with disdain, raised his head, and with a flick of his nose, the young marquis was knocked to the ground, lying on his back.
A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the surrounding area...
"Young Master Wen, are you even capable? If not, come out here right now and stop making a fool of yourself!"
"Yeah, it seems like the Wind Chaser doesn't like you. Don't get trampled to death!"
Having lost face, Young Master Wen was furious. He glared at Zhui Feng and muttered to himself, "A beast is a beast, a creature that doesn't understand humanity!"
Knowing that this was the big boss's favorite, he dared not speak too loudly, but Zhui Feng heard it clearly and immediately glared at him, as if he was about to rush towards him.
Wen Xiaohou was startled again and stumbled, falling hard on his backside, which made everyone laugh again...
Jiang Mingwei couldn't help but laugh along, finally finding it amusing.
Soon, people started to come forward one after another.
Some hesitated, some were decisive, but without exception, they were all thoroughly disliked by Zhui Feng.
Standing there, with its hooves slightly raised, it was as dazzling as a divine beast, making it impossible for anyone to approach easily.
The series of failures by the participants dampened the enthusiasm of the onlookers.
Jiang Mingwei was also getting tired of watching, and yawned, but she still felt like something was missing...
Wait, it's not enough!
Why didn't Wei Jing play?
She hadn't forgotten that, according to records, Wei Jing was the most valiant and skilled general in the Southern Kingdom for at least the next hundred years!
This horse is so excellent; if it were used in battle, it would be a great help!
Wei Jing earned his reputation through battles, so he should be very interested in this horse.
So he turned his head and looked around the crowd for Wei Jing.
Sure enough, I saw him staring intently at the horse.
The two were some distance apart, and it would be too hasty to squeeze past each other rashly, fearing that others would gossip. Jiang Mingwei could only stare intently at him, praying in her heart that Wei Jing would notice her!
Wei Jing was already extremely perceptive of his environment, and he quickly noticed a gaze that lingered on him for a long time.
When she turned her head, Jiang Mingwei had just gotten tired of looking.
Their eyes met, and she immediately perked up, a smile of excitement spreading across her face.
Wei Jing frowned, puzzled, when Jiang Mingwei pointed at him and then at Zhui Feng in the arena.
Then, he gave him a thumbs up, his face full of firm trust!
Wei Jing was stunned for a long time, trying to digest the information Jiang Mingwei was conveying to him.
So... my sister-in-law wants him to try to tame the wind, and she thinks he definitely has that ability?
To be honest, before he saw how vicious and fierce Zhui Feng was, he thought so too. How could a mere horse compare to a warhorse that had been on the battlefield?
But all of this turned into a long silence after witnessing Zhui Feng's heroic feat just moments before...
This is indeed no ordinary horse, nor can it be ridden by an ordinary person.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Mingwei trusted him so much that she even thought he could definitely win the horse.
If it were someone else who recommended him, Wei Jing would probably have refused long ago.
But across the vast sea of people, the moment his eyes met Jiang Mingwei's, it seemed that he could only see her.
Her bright eyes gazed intently, filled only with self-reflection...
For some reason, an idea came to him—
He wants to beat Chase the Wind!
Even if not for his own sake, it was because Jiang Mingwei trusted him so much!
"Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble general also wishes to give it your best."
A deep voice reached their ears, and everyone turned to see Wei Jing step forward.
His resolute eyes and imposing demeanor commanded respect.
Whispers broke out among the crowd once again.
"General Wei also wants to give it a try? He might actually be able to tame this horse; after all, he's known for his bravery and fearlessness in the border battle!"
"General Wei is brave and highly skilled in martial arts, but who among those who tried to tame it just now wasn't an expert? This horse is really difficult to handle; he might not be able to tame it!"
"If something were to happen to General Wei, it would be disastrous if unrest broke out on the border..."
The crowd was abuzz with discussion, most of them disbelieving that Wei Jing could tame Zhui Feng.
After all, so many people have learned their lesson; this horse is simply not one that humans can control.
Upon seeing that the visitor was Wei Jing, who was also Jiang Mingwei's uncle, the eldest sister was very satisfied and nodded in praise.
"Very well, a man is no hero without courage. Since General Wei wants to give it a try, then please do so!"
At this moment, Jiang Mingwei was extremely excited. She knew that Wei Jing had understood her hint, which was why he decided to step forward.
She both hoped that Wei Jing could tame Zhui Feng, and didn't want anything to happen to him.
With her heart pounding and her hands gripping the hem of her skirt, Jiang Mingwei looked nervously at the scene.
Unlike other generals who immediately mounted their horses, Wei Jing walked slowly to Zhui Feng and met his gaze.
Having been tamed by so many people, Chasing Wind was on the verge of a fit of rage. It was breathing heavily through its nostrils, shaking its head violently, trying to break free of its reins and trample everything in sight under its feet!
Wei Jing stared at him coldly, then suddenly raised his hand and placed it on the head of his horse.
This scene left everyone baffled.
"General Wei, what do you mean by this? Didn't Young Master Wen use this trick before, and he was scared out of his wits!"
"Could it be... that General Wei also wants to fall flat on his face?"
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