Fu Shinian interrupted Fu Mingzhu, his eyes shining as he looked at the sweating blood horse, "Sister, this horse is so majestic, I really like 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, okay?"
"Great name!" Fu Mingzhu also thought the name was very cool.
"Sister... um... Niannian has an unreasonable request..." Fu Shinian lowered his head, his soft white hand clutching Fu Mingzhu's sleeve, tugging at Fu Mingzhu's heartstrings.
"You're my sister, how can there be any unreasonable requests between us."
Xiao Fengxing suddenly had a bad feeling, and sure enough, he heard Fu Shinian say, "Niannian's birthday is coming up, could sister give me Divine Wind as a birthday present?"
Xiao Fengxing was suddenly anxious, as horses like this were rare, especially sweating blood horses, which were worth a fortune.
Even in the palace, there were only two.
He was planning to give this horse to the Second Prince!
He had just been introduced into the Second Prince's camp and had yet to find a chance to make an impression in front of him.
He was racking his brains on how to gain the Second Prince's favor when unexpectedly, Fu Mingzhu received a sweating blood horse.
He immediately set his sights on the sweating blood horse.
If he could give the horse to the Second Prince, he could surely win the prince's favor!
Moreover, he could take the opportunity to let the Second Prince know that his fiancée's family was very wealthy and could provide substantial financial support in the prince's fight for the throne.
If that's the case, how could he not gain the Second Prince's attention?
Furthermore, for the sake of the Second Prince, he would marry even a mere concubine's daughter, showing his loyalty to the prince.
"The second girl won't be able to ride a horse," Xiao Fengxing insisted on getting the horse.
Fu Shinian looked at Fu Mingzhu with grievances, his eyes brimming with tears, "So… only those who can ride a horse deserve a good steed?"
"Of course not!" Fu Mingzhu quickly said, "Niannian deserves whatever she wants."
"Besides, Niannian has never actively asked me for anything." Usually, it was Fu Mingzhu and Aunt Cheng who kept giving Fu Shinian things, "It's rare for Niannian to ask for something herself, of course, this horse should be yours."
"Thank you, sister." Fu Shinian happily hugged Fu Mingzhu, "You're so good to me."
Fu Shinian seemed to just realize something and turned to ask Xiao Fengxing, "Does Second Young Master also want it?"
"But… sister has already given a lot to the second young master..." How could he be so shameless?
"Even the top-grade tung smoke ink, sister found it for the second young master." Fu Shinian said enviously, "That costs a tael of Gold for a tael of ink!"
Of course, her father, Mr. Fu, and her brother, Fu Changqin, also have some.
However, Mr. Fu was dissatisfied with Fu Changqin's lack of progress in his studies, so he forbade him from using it, temporarily keeping it away, saying that he could only use it when his grades improved.
Fu Mingzhu thought to herself that she had indeed given a lot to Xiao Fengxing, so he wouldn't miss this horse.
Xiao Fengxing clenched his teeth, looking at the majestic Divine Wind, his heartache was palpable.
[Ding! Xiao Fengxing's luck value -1, the Fu family's luck value +1]
Fu Shinian blinked, the luck value had increased twice, yet she hadn't seen Xiao Fengxing encounter bad luck.
"But this sweating blood horse has a fiery temperament and is extremely difficult to tame. You can't even ride it; it's truly a waste." Xiao Fengxing became more frustrated, "Are you going to keep it in this small stable all day?"
"It doesn't matter." Fu Mingzhu waved her hand grandly, "As long as Niannian likes it, letting it stay in here just to look at is fulfilling its role."
Xiao Fengxing: "..."
Xiao Fengxing was at a loss for words, holding in his breath until his face turned a bit purple.
Fu Shinian narrowed her eyes slightly, then suddenly said with ill intentions, "The second young master must be excellent at riding, right? Surely, he can tame this horse?"
"Of course." Xiao Fengxing thought to himself that Fu Shinian had fallen into the trap.
Fu Shinian had no idea that once such a horse recognized its master, once he tamed it, it would be his, and no one else would be able to touch it.
Fu Shinian thought to herself, this bastard assumes she's clueless, does he really think she doesn't understand?
She put on a face of excitement and said, "Then could the second young master help me tame it?"
The open space next to the Fu family's stable was usually used for horses to move around, so it was quite spacious.
Fu Mingzhu was about to stop him when Xiao Fengxing couldn't wait to open the stable door.
However, as soon as he touched the reins on the horse's neck, Divine Wind neighed and reared up, its front hooves kicking at Xiao Fengxing unceremoniously.
"Ah!" Xiao Fengxing was kicked and flew by Divine Wind's hoof, screaming as he fell to the ground.
Fu Shinian's eyes lit up.
She knew it! Having lost two luck points, Xiao Fengxing was bound to be unlucky!
Just recently at the marquis's residence, not long after Lin Qingqing's luck value dropped by 1, she was unfortunate enough to have uncontrollable flatulence.
Fu Shinian deduced that the effect of reducing the luck value should take immediate effect.
With no other danger present, the only threat was Divine Wind.
So, she tempted Xiao Fengxing with her words.
And it worked!
"Oh dear, second young master!" Fu Shinian covered her mouth, trying to suppress her laugh, while exclaiming in surprise.
While Xiao Fengxing was in pain, writhing with his eyes closed, moaning, Fu Mingzhu ran towards him with concern.
Fu Shinian stealthily approached the stable, carefully reaching out to untie the reins from Divine Wind's neck.
Chunmian, who had been watching Fu Shinian the whole time: "???"
She was stunned by her lady's actions!
"Er Lang!" Fu Mingzhu was about to check Xiao Fengxing's injuries.
But Fu Shinian suddenly gasped and shouted, "Sister! Stop Divine Wind!"
Fu Mingzhu instinctively turned around to find Divine Wind running out of the stable.
Fu Mingzhu could no longer attend to Xiao Fengxing, hastily grabbed Divine Wind and mounted its back.
Fu Shinian had great confidence in Fu Mingzhu's riding skills.
Fu Mingzhu's uncle, Cheng Yuanshan, had brought back a horse trainer from the prairie to teach the three siblings how to ride.
However, Fu Shinian might not have had much talent in that area, as she could never learn it.
But Fu Mingzhu mastered the art of riding in a breathtaking way.
This was something Xiao Fengxing knew nothing about.
Indeed, Xiao Fengxing never liked Fu Mingzhu, even looked down on her, so how could he care about matters concerning her?
Fu Shinian mentally mocked him and felt a bit disappointed that Divine Wind hadn't kicked Xiao Fengxing to death.
While musing to herself, Fu Shinian admired Fu Mingzhu's graceful taming of the horse.
Under Fu Mingzhu, Divine Wind gradually calmed down and was slowly tamed by her.
Only then did Fu Mingzhu lead Divine Wind back to the stable and tie it securely.
Fu Shinian had already called for the servants, instructing them, "Carefully carry the second young master back to the marquis's estate."
"Er Lang, how are you?" Fu Mingzhu initially wanted Xiao Fengxing to rest in the mansion and call for a doctor.
She also wanted to take the opportunity to spend more time with Xiao Fengxing and take good care of him.
But since Fu Shinian had already summoned the servants, Fu Mingzhu could only swallow the words she was about to say.
"I…" Xiao Fengxing clutched his ribs in excruciating pain, unsure if they were broken.
But before he could say anything, Fu Shinian, holding Fu Mingzhu's arm, sighed, "It was really dangerous. It's a good thing we didn't give Divine Wind to the second young master, or he might have been hurt even worse."
"Yes!" Fu Mingzhu also felt a lingering fear, "Luckily, we didn't give it to you, Er Lang."
"You..." Xiao Fengxing pointed at Fu Shinian, almost furious enough to sit up.
[Ding! Xiao Fengxing's luck value -1, the Fu family's luck value +1]
"Ah!" Fu Shinian sighed, "It's all my fault, I didn't expect the second young master's riding skills to be so lacking. I thought his riding would be as good as sister's."
"Poof!" Xiao Fengxing was so enraged by Fu Shinian's words that he directly spat out blood.