Chapter 1216: Luck
Scarlet was an Akhal-Teke foal that Tiger Head had spent a lot of money purchasing, and Tiger Head was famous in the Imperial Court because of this.
In the past, outsiders would always collectively ntion Tiger Head and Little Lion as ‘the twins from King Rong’s estate’ or ‘the two naughty boys in King Rong’s estate’. However, ever since Tiger Head bought Scarlet, whenever he caused trouble outside, the ministers in the Imperial Court would refer to him as “that lucky third son from King Rong’s estate.”
Look, now, everyone could separate Tiger Head and Little Lion.
Having the foresight to choose Scarlet among thousands of fine horses had always been one of Tiger Head’s favorite things to show off.
At that ti, it was the coldest ti in Jiangnan and the snow on the ground was as thick as a finger. Tiger Head and Little Lion had asked Little An out for a horse race. Because he was afraid of the cold, Little An dawdled for a long ti before going out. In the end, they bumped into the West Xia people who were about to herd their horses to the horse market not far from the city gate.
Logically speaking, the other party should be the one giving way to them on the way out of the city. However, the trio had never been concerned with such things. Seeing that the other party’s horses were already halfway through the city gate, they stopped their horses and waited at the side.
The West Xia people who were herding their horses into the city hurriedly bowed to them. Seated on his horse, Tiger Head cast a casual glance at the herd of horses. Then, among the hundreds of horses, he spotted Scarlet, who had its head held high and its chest puffed out, but was tightly bound by the lead rope.
Of course, at that ti, Scarlet was not red, but black!
However, even if it was dyed and no one recognized it as an Akhal-Teke horse, it was still incredibly handso. Tiger Head fell in love with it at first sight.
Tiger Head, who fell in love at first sight, imdiately stopped the West Xia businessman.
The West Xia rchant’s expression changed. He had thought that he had t good people, but it turned out he would still have to spend money to avoid disaster.
Just as the West Xia rchant was about to take out money from his pocket, Tiger Head pointed at Scarlet and asked, “How much is that foal?”
The West Xia rchant followed his finger and saw that Tiger Head was pointing at his finest horse among the herd. It was said that the person he’d bought the horse from had robbed a trade caravan from a foreign country. Although the horse was young, it was very handso. He originally intended to raise it till it beca an adult so as to sell it for more money. However, this horse was too aggressive and he had yet to successfully ta it. Fearing that the horse would die before it beca an adult, the rchant did not dare to keep it any longer. Thus, he brought it over to Great Qi on this trip.
Knowing that there were many rich people in Great Qi, he figured he might be able to sell the horse for a good price. However, he did not expect to et an interested buyer the mont he entered the capital.
The West Xia rchant sized up Tiger Head. Seeing that he was dressed well and riding a good horse with more than ten guards behind him, it could be seen that his status was not low.
After so thought, the West Xia rchant quoted a slightly higher price—2,500 taels.
He originally thought that if the other party tried to lower the price, he would strongly highlight the strengths of the foal before lowering the price a little. This way, not only would he do this young master a favor, but he would also not lose out.
Unexpectedly, the other party agreed without thinking. He even imdiately wrote him a promissory note and asked him to go to King Rong’s Residence to get the money.
As he wasn’t a rchant of Great Qi, he originally didn’t want to accept a promissory note. However, the other party ntioned King Rong’s Residence.
As early as ten years ago, King Rong had replaced General Yuan as the God of War. Furthermore, King Rong was younger and had a higher status.
Not long ago, West Xia had offended Great Qi by getting involved in Great Jin’s war. Furthermore, with West Xia still in chaos, the rchant didn’t want to anger King Rong’s estate.
While he was still hesitating, Tiger Head had already run into the group of horses and wrapped his arms around Scarlet. Great, the rchant couldn’t stop him now even if he wanted to.
The West Xia rchant could only watch as Tiger Head led the foal away.
On the other hand, Little Lion and Little An’s expressions were not good because they unanimously felt that Tiger Head had been cheated. 2,500 taels of silver was more than enough to buy an adult horse. How stupid was Tiger Head to use it to buy a foal?
However, since the deal had already concluded, they could not go back on their word. They could only glare at the seller fiercely, no longer in the mood to ride a horse.
However, the three children didn’t dare to go ho because they didn’t actually have that much money. Tiger Head had given the seller a promissory note and asked him to go to his residence to get the money. Considering that amount was more money than he actually had, wouldn’t he be beaten up by the adults when he returned?
Hence, the three children rode their horses and led the guards to the farmstead with the foal they had just obtained.
The onlookers also felt that this young Prince Rong was really stupid. It was obvious that he had been screwed over by the West Xia rchant. As it was almost the new year at that ti, the capital was extrely lively. So, in less than half a day, everyone knew that one of King Rong’s twin sons had caused trouble again. This ti, he had spent 2,500 taels of silver to buy a foal.
That day, the seniors in the capital started lecturing their juniors this way: “If you dare to be as prodigal as the young prince from King Rong’s estate, I’ll slap you to death!”
When Qi Haoran found out about this, he was in the Ministry of War. Before he could settle scores with his son, he was summoned to the palace to discuss the new year matters.
Along the way, everyone looked at Qi Haoran with sympathy. In the past, they were envious of King Rong’s sons for not being prodigal despite being troublemakers. But now, it seed that while they were usually not prodigal, when they did decide to splurge, no one could compare to them. Considering one could buy a three-entrance house in the capital with 2,500 taels of silver, this was simply too wasteful.
Whenever Qi Haoran encountered a horse or a precious dagger that caught his eye, he, too, would readily pay a high price for it. However, he was rarely as generous as Tiger Head. Looking at the high price tag, he wondered if Tiger Head had been deceived. Besides, now that he was being looked at like this, he could not help but feel a little angry.
Of course, his anger wasn’t targeted at his son but at the rchant from West Xia. To think he dared to quote such a high price to his honest son. Also, what’s with those gazes? Surely being interested in horses and precious daggers like him was better than going to brothels to splurge money to win the hearts of won?
On the other hand, Mu Yangling, who was in charge of paying, only felt that her son was indeed Qi Haoran’s son, seeing that he already had the sa bad habit as his father at such a young age. When he saw fine horses and swords, he bought them without even bothering to bargain.
Then, she shook her head and sighed as she paid the West Xia rchant who ca to collect the paynt. This matter was considered resolved.
If this matter passed just like that, then it’d just be an amusing story about Tiger Head’s foolishness. However, there was a follow-up to this matter.
Overjoyed to have Scarlet, as soon as Tiger Head returned from school, he would go to feed it personally. Although Scarlet was still extrely haughty, it no longer resisted eating. In just half a month, it beca incredibly handso.
Then, one day, when bathing Scarlet, Tiger Head wiped Scarlet’s neck with his own hands and his hands turned red.
At that ti, Tiger Head thought that Scarlet was injured and was so anxious that he searched its neck for a long ti but could not find the wound. In the end, he hurriedly went to drag Imperial Physician Wang over to treat the horse.
Imperial Physician Wang naturally did not know how to treat a horse’s ailnt, but he did recognize the herbs that dyed the horse black. Hence, he brewed a concoction to remove the dye before washing it with water. Just like that, the originally black foal turned red.
After glancing at Tiger Head, Scarlet shook off the droplets of water on its body. Then, it raised its front hooves and neighed at the sky, instantly captivating the hearts of Little Lion and Little An, who had co to watch.
Upon realizing that King Rong’s third son had used 2,500 taels of silver to buy an Akhal-Teke foal, the courtiers could only sigh at his good luck. On the day the news spread, the way the seniors in the capital lectured their juniors changed again: “If you were as brilliant as the young prince from King Rong’s estate, I wouldn’t beat you up even if you played outside until it was dark.”
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