Min Yueqing pointed to the ones she liked and asked the owner to bring out those three horses separately.
Min Yueqing took two steps forward, skillfully and nimbly mounted the black horse, rode it around casually a couple of times, and, finding it basically satisfactory, pointed to the two children and asked the owner, "Is there anyone here who can train them?"
The owner immediately replied, "Yes, we have experienced horse handlers here."
He then called over two middle-aged men and instructed them, "Take good care of the two young masters and be sure to keep a close eye on them at all times."
The two agreed and led the pony to the two children.
Pei Ji and Shi Tou had been staring blankly from the very beginning. From Min Yueqing's graceful mounting posture to her leisurely sitting on the horse, they were mesmerized and couldn't help but be eager to try it themselves.
Upon seeing this, he immediately ran forward and stood in front of the foal he had chosen, his eyes shining equally brightly.
Stone was the first to speak, asking, "May I touch it?"
Looking at the child's excited face, the driver smiled and said, "Okay, this horse is very gentle. You can gently touch it here."
Following the master's instructions, Shi Tou carefully placed his hand on the horse's smooth fur and gently stroked it twice.
As he touched the horse, he nervously observed its eyes. Finding that it was indeed not averse to the horse, he stroked it a few more times.
Meanwhile, Pei Ji was also happily interacting with the horse under his master's guidance.
After the two children finished interacting with the foal, the instructor taught them how to mount the horse by stepping on the stirrups, and patiently explained how to sit on the horse and how to exert force with their legs.
The two children listened very attentively. Only when the master saw that their movements were standard did he lead them slowly along by the reins.
Seeing that the horse farm's master was very dedicated and responsible, Min Yueqing felt relieved. She rode her horse around the children's area for a couple of laps, not too close and not too far, and felt quite satisfied.
In the post-apocalyptic world, horsemanship was a compulsory course for almost all survivors. It wasn't that they actually relied on horses for daily travel, but rather that they used them in case of emergencies in special terrains.
This was the first time she had ever ridden a horse since coming into this world.
Min Yueqing and her two children happily stayed at the horse farm for almost two hours. When they left, they did not take the horses with them immediately, but asked the farm owner to leave them for another day.
"Please take care of them for one more day. People from the Min family will come to collect the horses tomorrow, and they will bring the silver notes as well," Min Yueqing said politely.
Min Yueqing thought that if she took these horses back to the Earl's Mansion now, she would have to take them out again tomorrow. So, she decided to send someone to pick up the horses from here when she left the city tomorrow and take them to the manor along the way.
The owner readily agreed and personally escorted them to the gate of the horse farm, watching the carriage drive away.
On the way back, Pei Ji and Shi Tou did not continue their casual conversation.
The activities just now had exhausted the two children's boundless energy. As soon as they got on the carriage, they hadn't even been sitting for long before their eyelids started to droop.
Min Yueqing smiled and told them to lie down and take a nap.
One of them slept on the left side of the couch, while the other, taking advantage of his small size, lay down directly next to Min Yueqing's legs.
Min Yueqing also closed her eyes for a short rest.
Amei and the others in the mansion have already begun the luggage inspection process, preparing to check for any omissions or oversights.
When Ah Zhu saw that her mistress had returned with two still sleepy-eyed children, she quickly went forward to serve them.
A-Zhu glanced behind the three of them and asked in confusion, "Didn't you find a suitable horse today?"
Stone perked up at the mention of horses, his previously droopy eyes lighting up instantly. He quickly interjected, "We've got them! We've got them! We've chosen three great horses, one for each of us!"
Seeing Shi Tou's beaming face, A Zhu teased him, "Oh, you've found such a fine horse? Can you ride it?"
Shi Tou was even happier. He wanted to show off his new skills to everyone he met. He would have been anxious if A Zhu hadn't asked.
Shi Tou straightened his still somewhat thin chest and proudly declared, "I can ride! I can ride really well now. Even if Master doesn't hold my hand, I can ride by myself."
Ah Zhu chimed in, "Wow, our Stone is really amazing! From now on, we'll have to call him Little Stone Knight!"
Although Shi Tou hadn't read many books, he knew that anyone with the title "Shi" in their name was a very capable person, so A Zhu's praise was a bit too much for him.
Stone's face flushed slightly, and he stammered, "As for being a little knight, I still need to work harder..."
A-Zhu burst into laughter, and even Min Yueqing couldn't help but smile.
Pei Ji, who was still leaning against his mother and feeling drowsy, was woken up by A-Zhu's laughter. He stared blankly at the people in front of him, his face saying, "What happened?" and "Why is A-Zhu so happy?"
After the two had finished laughing for a while, Min Yueqing instructed Azhu: "Send a message to Steward Liu that we are moving to the estate tomorrow, and ask him to send someone to the horse farm to bring the horses to the estate as well."
Ah Zhu agreed and immediately went to make the arrangements.
After Min Yueqing and the other two tidied up a bit, Amei came to invite them to dinner. The three of them were particularly enthusiastic about the meal today, and even Pei Ji, who was not usually very interested in food, followed along quickly towards the east wing.
Clearly, exercise is a powerful tool for improving appetite.
Today, the kitchen prepared beef bone soup noodles. Fresh beef bones were simmered over low heat for a long time, resulting in a fragrant and flavorful broth. Paired with chewy and smooth noodles, the soup immediately whetted the appetites of several hungry people.
Since we were eating soup noodles, the kitchen specially provided us with a larger bowl, which showed their thoughtfulness.
As soon as Shi Tou sat down, he started eating from the big bowl without even looking up. He didn't even bother to eat the vegetables. He quickly finished a bowl of noodles, licking his lips and smacking his tongue. He immediately ordered another bowl.
Although Pei Ji wasn't as exaggerated as Shi Tou, he ate much more heartily than usual, and his appetite had also increased slightly, which made A Mei, who was standing next to him, smile.
Even though Pei Ji has clearly gained some weight and is no longer so thin and small, Amei still can't help but miss the young master when his face was still a bit chubby and rounder.
Min Yueqing still has her usual good appetite. Her eating style is elegant and her eating speed is not too fast or too slow, but if you observe carefully, you will find that her appetite is much larger than that of the average person.
However, the meals at the Earl's residence were always very lavish, with a wide variety of dishes and generous portions, which is why Min Yueqing's appetite did not seem astonishing.
Those who served her closely, like Ah Mei and Ah Zhu, felt sorry for their mistress who had suffered a serious illness and whose bodies must be severely depleted. Seeing that their mistress could eat well, they were not surprised at all. Instead, they wished they could recite a few Buddhist prayers to thank Buddha for his blessing.
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