"Of course." Shen Liu nodded to Lian Man'er with a smile.

This horse was a good horse from Wusun, transported from the west in autumn. He specially selected the most beautiful, best, and docile among them, and handed them over to the most capable horse breeders to raise and train. Several months have passed, and the horse has not disappointed his hopes.

If he hadn't planned to give the horse to Lian Man'er, why would he have to worry about it?

Now seeing the unconcealed surprise on Lian Man'er's face, Shen Liu felt that it was worth it to prepare such a gift after spending several months. His guess was good. Compared to those golden pearls and beautiful jade, Lian Man'er really liked such gifts more. He himself also felt that this gift could better reflect his wishes than to sending those golden pearls and beautiful jades.

"The gift of Sixth Master is too expensive. I feel guilty, but I feel disrespectful. Then I feel guilty. Thank you, Sixth Master!" Lian Man'er gave Shen Liufu a blessing.

"When you learn how to ride a horse, come and thank me." Shen Liu said, "It's peaceful now, and many of our customs follow the south. In the past, the women of our Liaodong Prefecture..."

When Shen Liu said this, he seemed to think of something and his tone paused slightly.

"...There were several wives in the previous generations of our Shen family. They were not inferior to men when riding horses and fighting." Then, Shen Liucai said again, but his voice was lowered, and that tone seemed to have a sense of remembrance.

The past events of the Shen family have become legends in Liaodong Prefecture. For example, the head of the Shen family who first followed the late emperor to make a fortune, his wife was not only fierce in character, but also extremely powerful, and she was born and died with the head of the family. Later, the Shen family married a wife, and often married the daughter of the general's family. It was only after the world gradually became peaceful that this situation changed.

Shen Liu said that several wives in the Shen family rode horses and fought without neglecting men. It is not a false statement. However, the anecdotes that Lian Man'er heard was said to have a wife in the Shen family. Although she had small feet, she could ride a horse like flying.

Lian Man'er listened quietly and said nothing.

"Get on the horse, let's go!" Shen Liu glanced at Lian Man'er again, then waved his hand and said.

Everyone got on the horse one after another, and Shen Liu naturally had his exclusive mount. Wulang and Lian Shouxin were also invited by the servants to get on the horse. Xiaoqi was unwilling to go and sit in a sedan chair with Zhang, so he insisted on being with Lian Man'er. In the end, the siblings and sisters got on the big dark horse together.

After training, this dark horse is led by someone. Even if both the siblings don’t know how to ride a horse, they are not afraid of any danger.

The buildings of the Shen Mansion are different from the mansions of other princes and nobles. They are like the streets and buildings of Shencheng, which incorporate many military elements. From the front of the Phoenix Tower to the mansion gate, there is a special horse road. When the group left the mansion gate, another team of soldiers had already been waiting there. In addition to Zhang Qianhu and more than a dozen cavalry follow the guards. Some family generals followed him step by step and came straight to Dengshi Street.

Among the flying snowflakes, the lanterns of various colors on the street show a different feeling. The various stalls and lanterns on the roadside have not decreased. There are not many people watching the lanterns on the street. However, it is still because of the snow that is floating, and it is not so noisy and crowded. This also provides convenience for the horse team to pass.

After entering the Lantern Market, the horses that opened the road in front slowed down. Everyone on the horse, including the guards, admired the scenery of Lantern Market. Lian Man'er knew that many of these guards followed Shen Liu from the border town. This time, he served as the guards, and to a large extent, he also wanted to follow their commander and take a break from their busy schedule to take a look at the Lanterns.

Lian Man'er and Xiao Qi were riding on the horse, right in the center of the team, Shen Liu was right in front of them. The first time she sat on the horse and looked at the lights, Xiao Qi was so novel, her little face was so excited that it was red, and her big eyes were almost not enough. Lian Man'er was naturally much calmer than Xiao Qi, but she was no less happy than Xiao Qi.

Both the siblings wore snow hats on their heads and were wrapped in thick sable fur and cloaks. They didn't have to pull the reins, but only showed their faces. When the pedestrians next to them saw them, they just thought they were two and a half-old children. As long as they didn't speak, they couldn't tell whether they were men or women. Therefore, even Man'er had no worries and looked over with Xiaoqi. Sometimes the siblings would talk in a low voice and laugh a few times.

The entire lantern market was like a winding dragon, and they were walking on the back of the dragon. Sitting on the horse's back, Lian Man'er's eyes moved away from the lanterns on the left and right, and fell on Shen Liu's back.

The noise of the crowd seemed to gradually fade away, leaving only the lights all over the street, the snowflakes all over the sky, and the back in front of you. At this moment, this scene would have been better if the road to the lantern market was longer. For a moment, such a thought suddenly arose in Lian Man'er's mind.

No matter what, I hope people will last forever, Lian Man'er secretly prayed in her heart.

The streets of Dengshi in Fucheng will naturally not be short, but in the end, everyone still walked to the end of Dengshi. At this moment, the snow became heavier, and the snowflakes seemed to fall in groups.

Although everyone was still unsatisfied, they could only go back home by horse.

Lian Man'er's family said goodbye to Shen Liu. In addition to the person who led the horses for the family, Shen Liu sent a few more people to escort them home. When they arrived home, the people led the horses back. Only the big dark horse that Shen Liu gave to Lian Man'er remained, and the strong woman who led the horses for Lian Man'er.

The person in charge hurriedly came to report, saying that just now, when the coachman came back, he brought a man back.

"...It was said that it was sent by Master Shen's sixth master to raise horses..." Although the manager who replied had temporarily taken the person in front of him, he was still confused at this time.

But the woman who was leading the horse came over and saluted Lian Man'er.

"The little one is Zhao, and the little one is Sun, and his name is Sun. The little couple used to raise horses for Master Six. Master Six ordered the young couple to give the little couple to the girl to take care of the horse, and follow the girl's instructions in the future."

Lian Man'er was busy and asked someone to call Sun Daren over. The Sun Daren'er saluted Lian Man'er and handed the two of them up. Lian Man'er had to accept it. It seemed that Shen Liu's gift was prepared quite well.

It was already late at night, and even Man'er didn't ask the couple much. She just ordered the person in charge to arrange the house for the couple, and specially cleaned up the stables and arranged the big dark horse. After everything was arranged, Aunt Zhou from the kitchen brought someone to send snacks for midnight snacks.

The whole family was a little hungry, so they sat around and started eating.

"Dad, brother, sister, I also want to learn horse riding." Xiaoqi said enthusiastically after eating a piece of snack, "It's really enjoyable to ride on the horse and watch the lights today. It's better than last time we watched the lights on the ninth-story tower. I also want to learn horse riding."

"This horse is not as stable as a mule. I just held my heart in the sedan chair." Zhang said worriedly, "Xiao Qi, you are still young, wait a few more years."

The so-called waiting for a few years is a cliché used by parents when dealing with certain requirements of their children. In fact, it is just a delaying strategy. Many parents are familiar with this strategy without a master. Whenever they say this, it often means that they really wait for a few more years. At that time, even if the children still remember this requirement, they will not agree.

"We were riding a trained military horse just now. This horse is obedient and not easily startled. There are still people who will lead it without causing any trouble." Lian Shouxin said.

Zhang glared at Lian Shouxin and blamed him for tearing down his own platform. However, Lian Shouxin said this and it really made her feel much more at ease.

"Sixth Master gave Man'er a horse. This gift is heavy enough." Zhang said again, "Man'er, why didn't you push it just now? Why did you want it so happily?"

"Mom, Master Six sincerely gave it to you. If I push it on purpose, I'm afraid he will be unhappy." Lian Man'er said, "Besides, I really want a horse."

"Sixth Master's temper is really that true." Lian Shouxin said.

"We won't ask for his horse for nothing." Lian Man'er said again, "I've thought about it all. I can't say what I said in the small study. When we go home, we will handle it and at least do our best."

"It's good." Goro nodded.

Even Shouxin and Zhang nodded.

Xiao Qi blinked his eyes, and he picked a piece of red bean pastry and handed it to Lian Man'er in a flattering manner.

"Sister, I know you like to eat this." Xiaoqi's big eyes curled into two crescent moons and said to Lian Man'er.

Lian Man'er glanced at Xiao Qi. Usually Xiao Qi was so kind and kind, just asking her if she had something to ask her. At this time, Xiao Qi would ask her if she had something to ask her. Lian Man'er thought about it and then understood. She deliberately took another piece and ate it in a small mouthful. She ignored Xiao Qi's dim sum, her eyes were watery and pitiful.

Seeing that Lian Man'er ignored him, Xiao Qi had to chew a bite of the red bean cake in his hand and then leaned over to Lian Man'er. He would not give up so easily, and he was confident that Lian Man'er would agree in the end.

While eating snacks, Lian Man'er thought about raising horses in the future. Raising a horse, especially a war horse like a big dark horse, is quite expensive. But of course, that little expense is nothing to them now. Shen Liu also gave her two horse breeders, which is a great thing. He should think of a way to get two more horses in the future, and he doesn't worry that no one will raise them.

Lian Man'er thought about this and remembered what Xiaoqi said just now.

"By the way, why didn't I see Xiaojiu today?" Lian Man'er asked.

"I was still there when I was watching the lights on Phoenix Tower, but later I asked someone to call him away. It was said that the master of the Shen family was looking for him. Brother Xiaojiu didn't have fun and was a little unhappy." Xiaoqi replied, then lowered his voice and leaned into Lian Man'er's ear and said, "Sister, Brother Xiaojiu is still complaining secretly, why do they care about him? Don't you want him?"

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Chapter completed!