Pei Ji is a filial son. After he finished riding, he didn't forget to say, "Then Mother, buy one too, so we can ride horses together and go out for fun!"
Min Yueqing affectionately pinched the baby's little cheek and nodded matter-of-factly. This was also her original plan; the little one and she really were on the same wavelength.
Shi Tou was so happy he jumped for joy. He used to envy others riding oxen, but now he was about to own his own little pony. He could hardly believe he was dreaming.
Min Yueqing led the two excited, chattering children onto the carriage.
Originally, Amei and Azhu wanted to go along to serve, but Min Yueqing kept them behind under the pretext of packing their luggage. The main reason was that the original owner couldn't ride a horse. If they went with her today, wouldn't her performance ruin her image again?
Therefore, Min Yueqing simply left the two of them in the mansion. When they returned, she could say that she learned to ride horses at the horse farm. Even if they were a little surprised, it would be better than suspecting that she had been replaced.
Shi Tou sat comfortably in the carriage, lifted the curtain slightly, and looked out intently with Pei Ji.
In fact, the streets the carriage was passing through now were not much different in appearance and layout from the streets he had passed through every day when he was wandering in the capital, but his mindset had undergone a complete transformation.
In the past, when he passed by these shops and stalls every day, all he felt was hunger, exhaustion, and envy.
He envied everyone who could walk into a shop openly and honestly, because that meant they were at least well-off; he also envied everyone who ate in restaurants and eateries, and he could no longer remember how many times he had drooled over those steaming dishes from afar.
When he passed by some food stalls, he would always look intently and nervously at where there was leftover food.
He had been in the capital for more than two years, but only today did he realize that he hadn't really seen this bustling place properly.
In his memory, the capital city was gray and blurry, with only a few scattered fragments.
Now, as he and Pei Ji talked back and forth, the capital city began to gradually become clearer in his mind, and the previously blurry surface seemed to have been wiped clean with a rag.
Only then did Shi Tou realize how fortunate he was to have met his master and Pei Ji.
Shi Tou thought to himself: My master and Pei Ji gave me more than just food, clothes and a house to live in. They treated me like one of their own and were willing to teach me everything.
Furthermore, unlike the so-called "benefactors" I've encountered before, they never looked away from me as soon as they saw me, complaining that I was dirty or poor, as if I were more repulsive than dog poop.
The journey passed quickly, with Pei Ji finding everything new and interesting, and Shi Tou diligently trying to recall the details.
After they left the city gate, the two little ones' conversation quieted down. Min Yueqing guessed they were tired of talking, and sure enough, the two children reached out one after the other to pour themselves some water.
The two children live together every day and have developed some understanding with each other.
Shi Tou picked up the teapot, and Pei Ji took out the three small teacups and arranged them one by one. After Shi Tou poured the water, Pei Ji first handed one cup to Min Yueqing before drinking it himself.
After everyone finished their jasmine honey water, they arrived at the horse farm.
Once the carriage came to a stop, Min Yueqing jumped down nimbly without needing any assistance, and then reached out to pick up the two children.
Min Yueqing watched the two children stop and instructed them, "Being outside is different from being at home. You must stay close to me and not run around. If strangers talk to you, don't talk to them, understand?"
Shi Tou knew this was to protect against bad people, so he quickly assured him, "Master, don't worry, I promise I won't run around, I won't talk to strangers, and I'll keep an eye on Lele."
Seeing his mother's serious expression, Pei Ji understood that this was no small matter, so he nodded emphatically in response.
Seeing that the two children knew the gravity of the situation, Min Yueqing felt relieved and led them forward.
The owner of the horse farm had been operating outside the capital for many years and considered himself worldly-wise, but when he saw the three of them enter one after the other, he couldn't help but rub his eyes.
The farm owner scratched his head, wondering what was going on.
Although the one in the lead was very young, she was clearly a noblewoman. In this day and age, are there still noblewomen who dare to go out without being surrounded by a group of maids and old women, and who only bring two children to the outside of the city?
This carriage looks quite luxurious; it doesn't seem like the family has fallen on hard times.
Although the owner was completely bewildered, he still greeted her warmly as usual, asking with a beaming smile, "Madam, what kind of horse would you like to see?"
Min Yueqing said, "Bring out your best horses for us to see, both strong horses and foals."
Upon hearing this tone, the owner knew that a big deal had come his way. He courteously led them to a pavilion, arranged for tea and refreshments, and personally went to select horses.
Directly opposite the pavilion is a sizable meadow, where many horses are walking or lying down, looking very relaxed.
Pei Ji looked at the horses of various shapes and sizes, his face flushed with joy. He pointed at one horse after another, and discussed them excitedly with Shi Tou.
When the two of them saw something they particularly liked, they would pull Min Yueqing along to watch it.
“Mother, look at that white horse down the hill ahead. Its coat is so shiny and beautiful.” This was Pei Ji.
Min Yueqing followed his little hand and saw a snow-white horse grazing at the foot of a small hill. The horse was quite tall, and its snow-white coat shone brightly in the sunlight.
Before he could say anything, Stone said again, "Master, look at that black horse walking on the hillside. It's really tall, taller than all the other horses around it."
Min Yueqing's cultivation level is good. It seems that both children like tall horses, but they just like different colors.
The owner of the horse farm was quite efficient. They hadn't been sitting there long when they saw the owner leading several horses over with his men, and the two children's eyes were immediately drawn to them.
Although there are many horses in the pasture, they are not theirs. However, the horses brought by the owner may belong to them. There is no need to hesitate about which one is more important.
Min Yueqing immediately took a liking to the horse that was walking at the front. It was completely black, with smooth and shiny fur and very bright eyes, which made it look very healthy.
She glanced at the foal next to her; it looked healthy and docile, indicating that the main horse in this race was quite good and capable.
Min Yueqing asked the two children, "Do you have a favorite pony?"
Pei Ji did not choose the white pony as she had imagined. Instead, she pointed to a black pony, which was entirely black except for a tuft of white hair on its forehead, making it look quite adorable.
Stone then pointed to a reddish-brown foal. The foal had a reddish-brown head and body, but its mane, tail, and four legs were black, making it look quite beautiful.
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