Chapter 185 The Ferghana Horse

Chapter 185 The Ferghana Horse

His warm breath brushed against her neck, so intimately that it made one wonder if he had truly fallen for her.

"With you being so clingy every day, it's no wonder my sister-in-law notices."

His arms wrapped around her like vines, and the pleasant fragrance of flowers lingered around her nose.

"We are husband and wife. If I don't bother you, who will?"

He rubbed his cheek against her neck, his lips burning hot.

"Isn't there an even more troublesome plan coming up? I'll practice in advance."

Shen Nanzi's eyes darkened. She hadn't intended to harm the Queen; she only wanted Ye Shuyin to take back everything that belonged to him.

Now that the Queen wants to kill her, she won't be polite.

The plan was changed to a simpler, more direct strategy of sowing discord and alienation.

"Ye Shuyin, you absolutely mustn't mess up your performance."

"Alright!" Ye Shuyin immediately beamed and swept her up in his arms. "Then let's go inside and put on a good show!"

Startled, Shen Nanzi grabbed his neck and cried out, "Ye Shuyin, you're crazy! Put me down!"

"I won't let go!" His voice was domineering, yet it carried a seductive undertone.

The door was kicked open by Ye Shuyin and then closed again.

The hidden guards watching from afar remained silent, while Yunxiao discreetly went to Xie Chengze's study.

Then the tiles in Xie Chengze's study also started to fall off.

The great-aunt was so frightened that she went to knock on Chen Nanzi's door.

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As Shen Nanzi led her Akhal-Teke horse into the palace, she attracted the attention of countless people along the way.

Most importantly, as Mo Lanxing stood on the steps watching her walk slowly, the aloof king actually lifted his robes and went to greet her.

Shen Nanzi watched the figure approaching from afar and thought, "See? Everyone has weaknesses."

This king's weakness was his love of horses; everyone thought he only loved warhorses.

Shen Nanzi understood that a horse lover could not resist the Akhal-Teke horse she had chosen at great expense.

Mo Lanxing approached, her gaze firmly drawn to the horse.

Under the warm winter sun, the white fur shimmered with a pearly pinkish-white sheen, its smoothness resembling the finest silk.

Those limbs were agile and strong.

His gaze was defiant, disdainful of everything around him, like a born king, exuding inherent majesty.

This is a favorite among horse lovers. Such horses are fierce and difficult to tame. Once tamed, they will only obey the person who tamed them.

He remained loyal to him throughout his life and developed a deep bond with his master.

Shen Nanzi gazed at Mo Lanxing with a deep affection in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, my husband fought with a horse fanatic over this Akhal-Teke horse."

"It's all to give this humble woman a surprise. Your Majesty can take a look, but you can't part with her."

To others, Shen Nanzi's words seemed somewhat reckless and suicidal.

If the king specifically requests to see it, he must like it. As a merchant, one would be overjoyed and would certainly offer it up with both hands in exchange for greater profits.

This Shen Nanzi is something else; for her husband's sake, she even dares to offend the emperor.

Mo Lanxing's expression changed almost imperceptibly, her voice turning cold, "Madam Xue truly loves her husband dearly!"

His words carried a hint of regret, and a subtle sarcasm.

“There’s nothing I can do. My husband is very delicate. If he knew that I had given the Ferghana horse he gave me to the king, he would definitely be angry with me. He’s a very difficult person to appease.” Shen Nanzi said with a loving expression.

"Oh!" Mo Lanxing raised a cold eyebrow. "Then I cannot force you to do something you cannot do!"

“Of course,” Shen Nanzi said, jumping back and forth under Mo Lanxing’s patience.

Mo Lanxing had never seen such an ungrateful merchant before; she really wanted to show him what she was capable of.

Just a few days ago, he boasted shamelessly that he could sell weapons to him.

He investigated this person's identity, and from his birth to how he became a merchant, everything was so clean that there was no suspicious point to be found.

Despite being a fake identity, she did it flawlessly, as if there really was such a Lady Xue.

Her identity must be extraordinary, but unfortunately, it cannot be found.

"Forget about the past, how can I part with it?" Mo Lanxing saw right through her.

Isn't it all just to sell him weapons? Why go through all this trouble?

Shen Nanzi smiled, "Your Majesty has noticed that this humble woman is short of money?"

Mo Lanxing glanced at her coldly. "Yunhan's weapons are indeed excellent. The steel is strong and the forging process makes the weapons sharper and more durable."

"I want the goods first, then I'll pay. If you agree, the deal is done!"

Shen Nanzi thought to herself, "This cunning Mo Lanxing, is he planning to double-cross me?"

He exploited her desperate need for money, but she insisted on going to the palace multiple times.

Of course, this is possible!

"Your Majesty, you must keep your word."

Mo Lanxing glanced at her indifferently, as if to say, would a king like him renege on his debts?

“Then this Akhal-Teke horse shall belong to Your Majesty!” Shen Nanzi stretched out the reins in her hand.

A hint of mockery flashed in Mo Lanxing's eyes. He took the rope and his gaze was immediately drawn to the Akhal-Teke horse.

Before it even started, the horse was snorting, pawing the ground in frustration, twisting its neck, and pulling on the reins.

This clearly shows they don't want Mo Lanxing to get close.

This further piqued Mo Lanxing's interest, and his eyes revealed a determination to control the horse.

"Lightning, be gentle, stand still!" Shen Nanzi gently stroked the Akhal-Teke horse.

As if it understood human speech, the horse immediately stood up obediently and even rubbed its head against Shen Nanzi's hand.

Mo Lanxing looked at the horse and her, and Shen Nanzi gave a dry laugh, "My husband brought it back, and I tamed it."

"You tamed it?" Mo Lanxing raised a cold eyebrow, somewhat incredulous.

After all, it had only been a few days since her husband and the horse fanatic had fought over the horse.

"It's not very fierce either; this young lady tamed it in just three days!"

Shen Nanzi's reckless words made Mo Lanxing's eyes widen in fury.

"Do you know how long it will take me to get it to recognize me after you've tamed it?"

Shen Nanzi shook her head, looking innocent. "How would I know it would recognize its master so quickly? Aren't stallions supposed to be fierce and take months to tame?"

Mo Lanxing was clearly furious with her. "You! Enter the palace at dawn every day until it recognizes me as its king."

"So early!" Shen Nanzi blurted out, looking reluctant. "It's already winter, so cold!"

If a horse recognizes its master, it may take several years to tame it. If the first master is still around, the time it takes for the second master to tame it will be shorter.

However, Shen Nanzi and this horse don't seem to have a deep bond, and it's estimated that it will recognize its new owner within a month or two.

Mo Lanxing glanced at her coldly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation, "If I can get up, why can't you?"

"I can't get up in the morning, how about the late afternoon?" It's easier to do things at night! But this Mo Lanxing insists on getting up early.

"You have no choice. If you can't get up, I'll send someone to fetch you!" Mo Lanxing threw down the reins and turned to leave in a huff.

Shen Nanzi stomped her foot. This Mo Lanxing was truly a man of his word, completely disregarding everything else.

However, at least I can go to the palace every day now, so I can just adjust the plans later.

The matter was resolved satisfactorily, and she went with Mo Lanxing to discuss the weapons.

In a corner of the palace, a palace servant took in everything and turned to report to the Queen in the inner palace.

The queen sat on a soft chair, listening to the palace servants' reports, when suddenly she spilled the tea in her hand.

She was completely unaware that hot water was scalding her fingers.

"This woman is truly cunning; she actually managed to get close to the king."