Fu Shinian interrupted Fu Mingzhu, his eyes shining as he gazed at the rare horse, "Sister, this horse is so magnificent, I love it!"
"You like it?" Fu Mingzhu hesitated.
If Fu Shinian liked it, then...
Fu Shinian nodded vigorously, "I've already thought of a name for it, let's call it Divine Wind, how about it?"
"Good name!" Fu Mingzhu also thought the name was quite impressive.
"Sister... well... Niannian has a small, indulgent request..." Fu Shinian lowered his head, his soft, pale hands tugging at Fu Mingzhu's sleeve, making Fu Mingzhu's heart soften.
"We're sisters, there's no such thing as an unreasonable request."
Xiao Fengxing suddenly had a bad premonition, and sure enough, he heard Fu Shinian say, "Niannian's birthday is coming up, could you give me Divine Wind as a birthday gift, sister?"
Xiao Fengxing immediately panicked, rare horses are hard to find, especially a blood-sweat horse, which is priceless.
Even the palace only has two.
He was planning to give this horse to the Second Prince!
He'd just been introduced into the Second Prince's camp, and he hadn't had the chance to make an impression yet.
He'd been racking his brains about how to gain the Second Prince's favour, when Fu Mingzhu received a blood-sweat horse.
He immediately set his sights on the blood-sweat horse.
If he could give this horse to the Second Prince, he'd certainly win his favour!
Moreover, he could take the opportunity to show the Second Prince that his future wife's family was very wealthy, and could provide substantial financial support for the Second Prince's quest for the throne.
With this, how could he not earn the Second Prince's attention?
Plus, the sacrifice of marrying a concubine's daughter for the Second Prince's sake would further show his loyalty.
"The Second Miss can't ride anyway." Xiao Fengxing was determined to get this horse.
Fu Shinian looked at Fu Mingzhu aggrievedly, his eyes brimming with tears, "Does it mean... only those who can ride deserve good horses?"
"Of course not!" Fu Mingzhu quickly said, "Niannian deserves everything she wants."
"Moreover, Niannian has never asked me for anything." Usually it was Fu Mingzhu and Aunt Cheng pushing things into Fu Shinian's hands, "It's rare for Niannian to ask for something, of course this horse should be yours."
"Thank you, sister." Fu Shinian happily hugged Fu Mingzhu, "Sister treats me so well."
Fu Shinian suddenly seemed to realize and turned to ask Xiao Fengxing, "Could it be that the Second Young Master also wants it?"
"But... sister usually gives a lot to the Second Young Master already..." How could he be so shameless?
"Even that top-grade tung oil ink, sister found for the Second Young Master." Fu Shinian said enviously, "That costs a tael of gold per tael of ink!"
Of course, Mr. Fu and Fu Changqin also had some.
But Mr. Fu despised Fu Changqin for not making progress in his studies, so he wouldn't let him use it, and temporarily took it away, saying he could only use it when his performance improved.
Fu Mingzhu thought it over and agreed, she had indeed given a lot to Xiao Fengxing, and he needed no more than this horse.
Xiao Fengxing gritted his teeth, looking at the majestic Divine Wind, heartbroken to the point of bleeding.
[Ding! Xiao Fengxing luck value -1, the Fu family luck value +1]
Fu Shinian blinked, the luck value increased twice, how come Xiao Fengxing hasn't had a stroke of bad luck?
"But this blood-sweat horse is wild and extremely hard to tame, and you can't ride; it's truly a waste." Xiao Fengxing became more frustrated as he spoke, "Do you plan to keep it confined in this little stable all day?"
"Doesn't matter." Fu Mingzhu waved grandly, "As long as Niannian likes it, even if it's just for her to see every day, it serves its purpose."
Xiao Fengxing: "..."
Xiao Fengxing choked, his face turning slightly purple.
Fu Shinian narrowed his eyes slightly, suddenly speaking with ill intent, "The Second Young Master must have exceptional riding skills, right? Surely you can tame this horse?"
"Of course." Xiao Fengxing thought Fu Shinian had taken the bait.
Fu Shinian actually didn't know, a horse such as this recognizes its owner; once he tames it, it would be his, and others wouldn't be able to touch it.
Fu Shinian thought to herself, this jerk is so full of himself, he thinks I don't understand?
With a look of delight, she asked, "Could the Second Young Master help me tame it?"
The open space beside the Fu family stable was usually for the horses to exercise, and spacious enough for activities.
Fu Mingzhu had just wanted to stop him when Xiao Fengxing impatiently opened the stable door.
Unexpectedly, just as he touched the reins on the horse's neck, Divine Wind suddenly neighed and reared, its front hooves unceremoniously kicking at Xiao Fengxing.
"Ah!" Xiao Fengxing was kicked into the air by Divine Wind, screaming as he fell to the ground.
Fu Shinian's eyes lit up.
She knew that after losing two luck points, it was inevitable Xiao Fengxing would have misfortune!
Just recently at the Marquis's residence, after Lin Qingqing's luck point decreased by one, she embarrassingly experienced excessive flatulence.
Fu Shinian deduced that the effect of reduced luck points would take immediate action.
With no other danger present, the only risk was Divine Wind.
So she instigated Xiao Fengxing with her words.
It actually worked!
"Oh dear, Second Young Master!" Fu Shinian covered her mouth with both hands, unable to contain her bursting laughter, while exclaiming
As Xiao Fengxing writhed in pain, keeping his eyes shut while wailing, and Fu Mingzhu ran over worryingly towards Xiao Fengxing.
Fu Shinian sneaked over to the stable, carefully reaching out to untie the reins secured around Divine Wind's neck.
Chunmian, who had been watching Fu Shinian the whole time: "???"
She was astounded by her lady's actions!
"Er Lang!" Fu Mingzhu was about to check on Xiao Fengxing's injuries.
Fu Shinian shrieked suddenly, "Sister! Quickly stop Divine Wind!"
Fu Mingzhu reflexively turned around, only to find Divine Wind had run out of the stable.
Fu Mingzhu couldn't be bothered with Xiao Fengxing anymore, hurriedly grabbing Divine Wind and leaping onto its back.
Fu Shinian had great confidence in Fu Mingzhu's riding skills.
Her uncle Cheng Yuanshan had brought back prairies horse trainers to specifically teach all three siblings to ride.
However, Fu Shinian supposedly had no talent for it and could never learn.
But Fu Mingzhu mastered impressive riding skills that amazed everyone.
This was something Xiao Fengxing didn't know at all.
That's because Xiao Fengxing never liked Fu Mingzhu, he looked down upon her greatly, how could he care about anything related to Fu Mingzhu.
Fu Shinian mocked inside, feeling a tinge of regret, wishing that Divine Wind had kicked Xiao Fengxing to death with one stroke.
As she watched with admiration at Fu Mingzhu's heroic riding image,
Divine Wind gradually calmed under Fu Mingzhu's command and was slowly tamed by her.
Fu Mingzhu then led Divine Wind back to the stable and tied it securely again.
Fu Shinian had already called the servants, instructing them, "Carefully carry the Second Young Master back to the Marquis's residence."
"Er Lang, how are you?" Fu Mingzhu originally wanted to let Xiao Fengxing rest in the residence, and call for a physician.
She also wanted to take this chance to spend more time with Xiao Fengxing, and take good care of him.
But since Fu Shinian had already instructed the servants, Fu Mingzhu could only swallow her words.
"I..." Xiao Fengxing, clutching his ribs, was in excruciating pain and wondered if they were broken.
He couldn't say anything before seeing Fu Shinian hugging Fu Mingzhu's arm, exclaiming, "It's a good thing we didn't give Divine Wind to the Second Young Master, otherwise, his injuries might have been even worse."
"Yes indeed!" Fu Mingzhu also felt a wave of relief, "Thank goodness we didn't give it to Er Lang."
"You..." Xiao Fengxing pointed at Fu Shinian, almost sitting up in anger.
[Ding! Xiao Fengxing luck value -1, the Fu family luck value +1]
"Ah!" Fu Shinian sighed, "It's my fault, I didn't expect the Second Young Master's riding skills to be so poor. I thought he would be as good as sister's."
"Pfft!" Xiao Fengxing was so infuriated by Fu Shinian's words that he actually spat out a mouthful of blood.