Originally, these old horses from the battlefield werenāt supposed to be in such a small town like this.
However, it was said that due to a conflict among higher-ups, one of them lost, resulting in these horses ending up in Funan territory. They were then distributed to Quanya County, and because he was a notorious bootlicker, the County Magistrate allocated a few to Wangquan Town.
Of course, he wouldnāt tell Yang Chuxia about this.
"So, which one have you set your eyes on?" Broker Liu asked, "I can tell you, these are the best horses in my trade, and if you want one, I can give you a discount."
"Uncle Liu, these are indeed fine horses, but they must be quite expensive, right? If they are too expensive, I canāt afford it."
"Stop pretending to be poor with me," Broker Liu waved his hand incredulously, "Your shop has only been open for a few days, and Iāve already heard that many customers have placed orders for large items. For example, the Wang Family ordered bookcases for their sons and wardrobe and jewelry boxes for their daughters. Thereās also the Li Family and Juxtaposition House... tsk tsk, how can you not have money?"
"Hehe, Uncle Liu, the business is going well, but theyāve only paid deposits, and we havenāt delivered the goods yet."
"Even if you havenāt delivered the goods, you still have money. Iāve been working with Juxtaposition House for so long, donāt I know you?" Broker Liu pointed to the one in the middle and said, "Thatās the best one here. If you want it, give me sixty taels of silver, and you can take it."
"Sixty taels?" As soon as Broker Liu finished speaking, Yang Chuxia exclaimed in surprise, "Uncle, are you robbing me?"
Broker Liu felt his heart stop, what an unbearable child! He was so kind to introduce her to such a good horse, and she accused him of robbery?
Yang Chuxia realized that Broker Liuās face had turned a bit red and quickly laughed awkwardly, "Hehe, sorry Uncle, I was just too shocked. I can afford the sixty taels, but itās just too expensive for a horse. You donāt know how hard it is for me to earn money, waking up earlier than chickens and going to bed later than dogs. Working day by day from the moment the rooster crows until the ghost calls. Itās not easy, Uncle. Can you give me a discount for my hard work? How about fifty taels?" She even pinched her fingers while speaking.
Upon hearing her words, the corners of Broker Liuās mouth twitched, āfrom the moment the rooster crows until the ghost callsā? What kind of saying was that?
"Forget it, donāt pretend to be pitiful with me. Fifty taels wonāt work. Fifty-five taels, take it or leave it, and donāt stress me out. Any cheaper, and I wonāt be able to explain it to others."
"Alright, fifty-five taels it is." He originally thought Yang Chuxia would haggle further, but as soon as he finished speaking, she agreed without hesitation.
Broker Liu suddenly felt something was wrong. Was she just waiting for him to say that?
He had been cheated, that was the only thought in Broker Liuās mind.
"Hehe, Uncle, where should I pay for it?" Yang Chuxia seemed not to notice Broker Liuās devastated expression and asked with a sly smile.
"Xiaxia, I just misspoke, itās not fifty-five taels, but..."
"Forty-five taels?" Yang Chuxia interrupted hastily, "Oh, I knew you were a great person, Uncle, a truly great person. Letting me take such a fine horse for just forty-five taels, Iām so grateful! So grateful! Xiaoāan, hurry up and give our uncle the silver, in case he changes his mind."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ziāanās mouth twitched, but he obediently took out the silver from his purse.