Of course, Su Jinyao also knew about these situations, but now she was in a hurry, so she had to fight for it again. He said: "You see if this will work, I am really in a hurry, at this time, in this place, even if you want to buy a carriage, there is nowhere to buy it." Make an offer and sell me the carriage and the horses. The money will be given to you now, and when your leg is healed, you can buy a horse to drive. This can be regarded as a favor for me, so you make an offer, as long as it is not too outrageous, I will not bargain. ”

Hearing Su Jinyao say this, Erzhuo's face was a little loose, but he was obviously still reluctant. After thinking about it, he said, "It's not that I don't want to lend you the carriage, I can sell it to you." It's really a big black temper, like a donkey. Blame me for the usual problem, you are afraid that it will not leave. ”

As soon as Su Jinyao heard this, she turned back, and said, "That's it, I'll take the horse out and try it first." If Dahei really doesn't come with me, forget it, if I can drive it away, you can sell it to me. ”

"Oh well. Little boss, you go and try it first, if Da Hei is willing, I have nothing to say. After all, my leg may not be cured for a day or two, and now I can't even feed the horses, and my daughter-in-law has to beat the forage, and she is even more tired. It seems that the second bolt hurts his daughter-in-law very much. And his leg is estimated to be very serious this time, so as soon as Su Jinyao mentioned it, he also had the idea of selling horses.

Su Jinyao nodded, and followed the second daughter-in-law to the backyard.

The stables were cleaned up, and the big black horse was chewing the hay slowly, snorting from time to time.

When Su Jinyao saw this big dark horse for the first time, she felt that this horse was good, although it was not a thousand-mile horse, but it was a pity to pull the cart. Now that I look closer, I see that the horse's legs are slender and powerful, and the shape (shēn) is well-proportioned and toned, and it is indeed a good horse.

Su Jinyao turned around and asked the second daughter-in-law: "Can I go over and take a look?" If it doesn't make trouble, it will be brought out. ”

"Okay, but you have to be careful, I don't usually dare to touch it, it's really bad." The second daughter-in-law looked at Su Jinyao as if she was a little worried, probably because Su Jinyao was young.

Su Jinyao nodded to reassure the two daughters-in-law, opened the door of the stable and walked in. She doesn't know how to train horses, but she can ride horses, and she's pretty good at riding. So I boldly walked in today to see if this horse had a fate with her. If it really works, she will really spend money to buy it, and it will save the inconvenience of going out in the future.

The daughter-in-law of the second bolt said "be careful" again, and it seemed that she was nervous.

Su Jinyao took a breath and walked over, not showing that she was afraid, but went directly to the horse's head, and quickly grabbed the reins with one hand, so that one hand touched the bridge of the horse's nose.

Horses are docile animals, but you can't sneak near from behind, or they will kick people hard. The bridge of the horse's nose is a sensitive area, and after being touched, the horse will have a natural good feeling, and it will be much more docile. As long as it is not too strong (xìng), it is generally possible to approach it in this way. But don't show that you're afraid, because the more you wince, the more the horse will feel it, and the "bullying" won't let you get closer.

Su Jinyao's movements were clean and neat, and she had gently stroked the bridge of Da Hei's nose. At the same time, he said softly and slowly: "Da Hei, I have an urgent matter now, can you do me a favor and take me to the city?" If you feel that you are in love with me, follow me in the future, and I will treat you well. ”

Su Jinyao felt that Ma Nengtongren (xìng), even if he couldn't fully understand what he meant, at least he would understand that he had no malicious intent.

Sure enough, Da Hei's ears moved, and after snorting, he didn't resist inspiringly, but just shook his head slightly and shook his mane.

Su Jinyao was bold, reached out to untie the reins, and led Da Hei out.

The second bolt's daughter-in-law saw that Su Jinyao really pulled the big black out, and stood aside a little at a loss, probably not expecting that the big black horse would really follow Su Jinyao.

Su Jinyao led Da Hei out of the stable, patted Da Hei's back again, and asked the second daughter-in-law: "Sister-in-law, do we have a saddle at home?" I'm going to ride straight to the city. ”

She thought it was better to ride a horse than to drive a car. And Uncle Wang is right, she doesn't have much experience in driving a horse-drawn car, and when the road conditions are not clear, it is difficult to catch a car. Modern killers don't have such training as chariots, so she is more sure of riding a horse than driving a chariot.

The second daughter-in-law seemed to be taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "Ah? Little owner, do you still ride a horse? Don't fall on you. You're not from this village, what can you do if something happens? What about your family? ”

Su Jinyao said: "Sister-in-law, it's okay, my family is in Pingshan Village, I am a child in the mountains, I run on the mountain if I have nothing to do, (shēn) is very strong." I'll ride a horse too, don't worry. Since Daihei didn't reject me now, he should let me ride it too. If you don't have a saddle at home, forget it, I'll still (tào) drive away in a while. ”

"The saddle does. However, I'll have to ask the second bolt. Take your horse and walk around the yard, don't go out yet. After the second daughter-in-law finished speaking, she hurried into the house.

Su Jinyao knew that the Erzhuo family was still reluctant to sell the big dark horse. But now that I'm really anxious to go to the city, I should give them more money. When the money is right, they sell.

The second bolt's daughter-in-law came out after entering the house for a while, nodded to Su Jinyao and said, "The second bolt said, if Da Heiken is willing to go with you, he will also agree to sell it to you." The saddle is in the shed over there, and I'll get it for you. ”

After saying that, the second daughter-in-law went to the shed. After rummaging for a while, he came out with a half-new saddle. handed it to Su Jinyao and said, "I won't tie this thing, if you know, the little owner will tie it yourself." I'll give you a hand. ”

"Okay, thank you." Su Jinyao took the saddle and draped it on Da Hei's back, and tied the belly belt one by one and buckled it to death. Then I checked the stirrups and several connected belts to make sure that there was nothing wrong with the saddle and that it would not break halfway.

Su Jinyao said to the second bolt's daughter-in-law: "Should I go for a ride and walk the horse first, or should I go and negotiate a price with the second bolt first?" Give me the money and go to walk the horses. ”

Su Jinyao was afraid that the second bolt daughter-in-law would run away if she got on the horse, so she thought about giving the money first.

The daughter-in-law of the second bolt said: "The second bolt said, the little proprietor has a good reputation, and you will not deceive us." Let's just give it a try. Da Hei is usually not so well-behaved, it may be that he is in love with you, or he may not be familiar with it and has no seizures. And it's a lot of time (tào) cars, and it's hardly been ridden directly a few times. So if you can't ride a horse while walking, you can discuss it again. ”

Su Jinyao nodded, put down the small baggage she was carrying and the roast duck wrapped in the two leaves, and said, "Let's put my things here for the time being." I'll try it out and come back after a lap. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao pulled Da Hei out of the door, patted Da Hei's nose bridge first, and then touched its neck, and said, "Da Hei, if you are willing to carry me, we will be good partners in the future." Isn't it better for us to run on the road than to pull a car in your flat (rì)? Let's go, don't drop me, let's have a good run. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao grasped the reins and saddle, stepped into the stirrup with her left foot, and jumped up lightly, and rode on the horse's back with a swallow-style split leg.

Da Hei had been standing very steady just now, but Su Jinyao still panicked when he got on the horse, and after neighing, he stepped on his hooves a few times, and ran forward by himself.

Su Jinyao was relieved when she got on horseback. With her riding skills, even a fierce horse can ride the equestrian skills of a fancy racehorse. So even if Da Hei ran away by herself disobediently, she did not panic in the slightest, but relaxed the reins and ran by the horse for a while.

After Da Hei got used to her weight and calmed down without feeling restrained, Su Jinyao tightened the reins again, used the reins to control the direction of the horse, clamped the horse's belly with her legs to control the horse's speed, and drove Da Hei around the village.

After running a lap, Su Jinyao has already cooperated with Da Hei, let it be fast as fast, let it be slow, and turn without too much shouting, and it can be completely controlled with a little tightening of the reins. Back at the door of the second bolt, Su Jinyao gently lifted the reins, shouted "huh", and stopped the horse.

The daughter-in-law of the second bolt has been standing at the door and watching, and when Su Jinyao stopped the horse steadily, and jumped off the horse neatly, she looked at Su Jinyao's eyes and became surprised and envious.

"Sister-in-law, I want this horse. I'll go negotiate a price with the second bolt. Su Jinyao patted Da Hei's neck, and she liked it very much. This horse is really good, running fast and steady. If the stamina is better, it is really a good horse.

The second daughter-in-law nodded and let Su Jinyao enter the door again. Su Jinyao first tied Da Hei to the yard, and then went into the house to find the second bolt.

At this time, the second bolt had moved to the window facing the courtyard, and was looking out, and it was estimated that Su Jinyao had also seen the process of leading and riding the horse just now. Now that Su Jinyao entered the house again, although there was still some reluctance in Erzhuo's eyes, he also spoke first: "Little owner, this big dark horse and you are really in love, I have nothing to say, sell the horse to you." ”

"Okay, you can open your mouth. I will not bargain. "Su Jinyao's decision (qíng) will not change. This horse is really in love with her, and the willingness to sell the second bolt can be regarded as a favor for her, and the price will naturally not be stingy.

Erzhuo twisted his eyebrows and thought for a while: "Da Hei was bought by me three years ago, when I was only about four years old. I fed it good forage for a whole year after I bought it, and I didn't let it do any heavy work. When it is five years old, it occasionally pulls a cart, but it is often let out for a run, so it has a good skeleton, grows strong, and has well-proportioned limbs. I turned six years old last year, and I really went to work, and now is a good time to contribute, so I'm really reluctant to sell it. Little owner, you treat it well, I just need the money for feeding and the money for these two years of work. Just when I raise it for three years, it works for me for three years. Give three halves of silver, and take it away. However, this is only the price of the big dark horse, not counting the carriage. I'm going to leave the carriage behind, and when my legs are healed, I don't have to make a carriage anymore, and I can buy a horse and come back (tào) to get on the carriage and still work. The saddle will be given to you, anyway, you are planning to ride to the city today, I think the little owner you ride (tǐng) is good. ”

The second bolt said that this big dark horse costs three and a half halves of silver, and Su Jinyao secretly calculated that it was almost a year's and a half expenses for an ordinary family. Moreover, if it is bought according to the four-year-old horse, plus the money for feeding the forage, it will definitely not be so much.

But what is rare is that this big black horse is well fed, and the (shēn) son and skeleton are also good, and he fell in love with Su Jinyao again. The second bolt is also a sense of cultivation (qíng), of course, you have to make a little money to sell, and this price is reasonable.

Su Jinyao directly took out the small money bag, counted the broken silver in it, and made up a full three or two halves of silver and put it on the kang. Then he said, "Okay, I don't need the carriage now, and since the saddle has given it to me, then I will thank you." Count the silver, and if the number is right, it will be sold. But do you need to write a note or something? After all, everyone in the village knows that this big dark horse belongs to your family, and I have no explanation for taking it away. ”

Erzhuan looked at his daughter-in-law, and both of them shook their heads and said, "We are illiterate, how can we write notes?" Otherwise, call a neighbor over and be a witness. ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "It's okay, you go and talk to the neighbors." I'm in a hurry to go. ”

The second daughter-in-law agreed and went out. After a while, two men, one old and one young, followed her into the house. As soon as he entered the house, he asked, "Erzhuo, your family is sold?" ”

"Well, I don't know when this leg will be good, let's sell it first, and save my daughter-in-law from having to serve me, take care of the children, and feed the horses." After the second bolt finished speaking, he sighed and beat his leg.

His daughter-in-law was distressed, so she came over and grabbed his hand and said, "It's okay, just rest for a few days." Buy the horse after it is sold. ”

The second bolt nodded, pointed at Su Jinyao and said, "Uncle Zhang, the fourth boy, let you come over to be a witness." My big black family was sold to this Liu girl, and we are illiterate, and we can't write notes, and we can't embarrass the little girl. ”

The two men, one old and one young, looked at Su Jinyao, and seemed to be very curious that a girl at such a young age had so much money and said that she would buy a horse when she bought a horse?

The young man asked, "Little sister, does your family agree with you to buy a horse?" ”

Su Jinyao knew that her (shēn) material and face were indeed not oppressive. But it was not good to have a seizure, so I had to nod and say, "I'm in a hurry to go to the city, of course I have to buy a horse." I can do my family's affairs (qíng). See if there's anything else to say, and if not, I'll take the horse away. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao also looked at the second bolt, and then looked at the silver on the kang head. It means let him count the silver, and if he has anything to say to this old and young man, just wait for himself to leave and talk slowly, she really can't afford to wait.

Er Shuan is also a person with eyes, and when he saw Su Jinyao's watch (qíng), he immediately said: "Uncle Zhang, four boys, I see that you have also seen the buyer, and this silver is also there, I count the silver even if it is a deal, let Miss Liu go." She's in a hurry to get to the city. It's a long way to go, so I'm afraid it's too late. ”

"Yes, yes, we just testify, the silver was given to the horse and taken away, isn't it just clear." Uncle Zhang nodded first, indicating that he had nothing to say.

The young man looked at Su Jinyao and saw that she was really anxious, so he also nodded.

Only then did the second bolt nod to his daughter-in-law. His daughter-in-law picked up the silver from the kang, counted it, and said to Su Jinyao: "Little owner, the number is right." Your silver is in good condition, and it is only three or two halves and no less. We're thankful. ”

Su Jinyao breathed a sigh of relief, this matter was done. With the big dark horse, it will be convenient for her to go anywhere in the future.

However, Su Jinyao didn't leave immediately, and thought about it and said to Erzhuo: "What is the condition of your legs, let me take a look?" We have a home remedy for leg pain and back pain, and if it's the same condition, maybe I can treat you. ”

Hearing Su Jinyao say that there was a home remedy, the daughter-in-law of the second bolt was nervous first, and hurriedly said, "Little owner, do you really have a home remedies?" Then let's take a look at the second bolt of our house. I often get sick, and each time it is several days. The legs are swollen and shiny, and press a big hole. ”

After saying that, he walked over, moved the second bolt's leg out, and pulled up his trouser legs.

Su Jinyao took a look, and the calf of the second bolt was indeed very swollen, but the skin on the leg did not change color, but the skin appeared thin and bright after the swelling. Then he said, "Pull it up a little more, and I'll look at his knees." ”

The second bolt's daughter-in-law hurriedly pulled up her trouser leg again, and the young fourth boy also came over to help and lifted the second bolt's leg a little, so that his daughter-in-law could pull up her trouser leg without touching his leg.

Su Jinyao saw that the knee joint was also quite swollen. She pressed it lightly with her hand, and there was still fluid in it.

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "I know, it's similar to the (qíng) written in my family's home remedies." If you can trust me, I'll come back with a pair of medicine for you when you go to the city this time. Try the effect first. ”

Hearing Su Jinyao say that he promised to dispense medicine, Er Shuo and his daughter-in-law glanced at each other, and seemed to be a little embarrassed.

Su Jinyao's mind was clear, and she immediately understood what they meant. Then he said: "This home remedy doesn't cost much money in the early stage, so I'll grab the medicine and give it to you to try first, and I won't charge any money." If it really works, you ask me for the next medicine, and I will come back with the medicine, and you can give me the money for the two medicines together. If it doesn't work, then even if I give you a pair of medicine and thank you for selling me the horse for doing me this favor, I don't need any money. ”

Su Jinyao said this, completely dispelling the concerns of the second bolt and his daughter-in-law. Originally, poor families believed in home remedies, but because they were not familiar with Su Jinyao, they didn't dare to believe her easily. Now Su Jinyao promised not to have money to try it first, so of course she agreed.

What's more, Su Jinyao didn't have a reason to harm them, and she agreed to come down with the mentality that she might be cured by trying.

Su Jinyao went out at this time, went to the yard to pick up her things, untied the reins, and led the horse out of the yard.