Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 127 Lu Qingqing buys a horse, and Dian Dian and Dou Dou ask about the bottom price.

During dinner, Lu Qingqing smiled and looked at everyone.

Said:

"Father, Yunlan is about to take up her post in the government office."

I thought I should take advantage of this time...

"Let's go and see the estate that the prefect granted us."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Qingshan immediately put down his chopsticks.

His eyes were full of anticipation:

"Qingqing, your father will go with you."

I also want to see what that estate is like.

Lin Erzhu nodded in agreement and said eagerly:

I want to go too.

Let's see what new things are on the estate.

Seeing their enthusiasm, Wang Xiuxiu took the initiative to suggest:

Since you all want to go

The task of building the house and cooking for Uncle Liu and the others was left to me.

You can all go without worry.

Lin Erzhu only realized that someone needed to stay at home when he heard his wife speak.

But he really wanted to go and see it.

He frowned, looking conflicted.

I couldn't help but say:

"Xiuxiu, I...I almost forgot."

"They're building a house right now..."

Wang Xiuxiu smiled and rolled her eyes at him, saying:

"Go if you want, I'll take care of things at home."

"Could things really fall apart?"

Lin Erzhu scratched his head sheepishly and said:

"Wife, you are so good to me."

"Then I'll have to trouble you with things at home."

Wang Xiuxiu said cheerfully:

"Alright, stop nagging."

Go and take a good look around, then come back and tell me about it.

Lin Erzhu nodded quickly.

His face lit up with anticipation again.

The next morning, Wang Xiuxiu stayed at home.

The others, along with Dian Dian and Dou Dou, drove an oxcart towards the town.

This was the first time Dot Dot and Bean Bean had ridden in an oxcart.

They sat obediently on the oxcart and chatted.

"That cow is really slow!"

"Dian Dian complained."

DouDou chimed in:

"Yeah, yeah, I'm about to fall asleep."

Lu Qingqing overheard their conversation.

I smiled and patted their heads.

But the cow got a little angry when it heard the two little ones talking.

"What do you know? The master is sitting in the car."

"I'm just worried about jostling them."

Dian Dian let out a "woof" and said:

"Brother Niu, it's okay, just hurry up a bit."

"Riding in this oxcart for a long time isn't comfortable either."

Niu thought it made some sense.

They immediately quickened their pace.

Lin Erzhu said in surprise:

"My dear,

Your two little wolfhounds just howled twice.

The ox's speed immediately increased.

Lu Qingqing explained with a smile:

"It might be communication between animals."

The cow probably understood what they meant.

Lin Erzhu scratched his head:

"This is amazing!"

"This little wolfhound can drive an oxcart?"

Lin Qingshan also came over:

"Maybe that's really the case."

These two little guys are very clever.

Everyone laughed.

Everyone thinks Diandian and Doudou are smart.

along the way,

The two wolf cubs started gossiping about other people's lives, oblivious to everyone else around them.

Dot said mysteriously:

"DouDou,

Do you know why the Li family's daughter-in-law is always crying?

DouDou curiously leaned closer:

Why?

Dian Dian let out a triumphant howl:

"I heard from Gray Rat that her husband secretly hid money for Widow Liu to spend!"

The cow also responded from time to time:

"Hmph, these kinds of things are quite common."

Gray mice love to gossip.

Lu Qingqing listened with great interest.

I couldn't help but chuckle to myself.

Lin Yunlan asked in confusion:

"Qingqing, what are you laughing at?"

Lu Qingqing quickly shook her head:

No, it's nothing.

I just thought of some fun things.

But in my heart I was thinking,

I can't let you know I'm listening to these little guys' gossip.

No one else noticed anything unusual.

Only Lu Qingqing ate a lot of melon seeds.

I was overjoyed the whole way.

The group drove the oxcart to the brokerage firm first.

It's bustling with people coming and going.

Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan walked in front.

Lin Qingshan and Lin Erzhu followed closely behind.

Dot and Bean looked around curiously.

The broker saw them,

I recognized him at a glance as a regular customer.

They immediately and warmly greeted us:

"Gentlemen, you've come to see the cattle again this time?"

Look at this newly arrived black bull!

He's strong and healthy, and definitely a great worker!

And this spotted cow, so docile and obedient.

It's very easy to handle!

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"Brother, we're not buying beef this time."

We want to buy a horse.

When the broker heard Lu Qingqing say she wanted to buy a horse,

He immediately became happy.

"Gentlemen, this way please."

"I'll take you to the stables now so you can have a good look."

As he spoke,

The broker then led the way.

The crowd followed behind.

Upon entering the stable,

The broker couldn't wait to start explaining:

"Guests, we have a wide variety of horse breeds here."

First, let's talk about the Ferghana horse, which is a rare breed among horses.

Tall and imposing, running at lightning speed.

It also has excellent endurance.

These horses were usually favored by wealthy families or generals.

And look at this Hequ horse,

It can be used for both carrying and riding, is robust, gentle, and hardworking.

It can handle both pulling carts and carrying people.

And these southwestern horses, though not particularly tall,

However, it adapts to mountainous environments and moves with a steady gait.

Skilled at navigating rough roads.

The Akhal-Teke horse is even more remarkable, with a graceful physique.

Thin skin, blood vessels clearly visible.

The sweat that flowed while running was like fresh blood.

Extremely precious.

In addition, these Mongolian horses are cold-resistant and drought-resistant.

With exceptional endurance, it is a common and excellent steed on the grasslands.

Dear guests,

Which one do you prefer?

Everyone listened intently.

His eyes scanned back and forth among the magnificent horses.

Dot and Bean were also asking questions beside the horse.

They all asked about the bottom price of various horses.

Dian Dian ran up to a Ferghana horse.

It howled and howled, as if saying:

"Hey, you're so amazing, how much silver do you need?"

The Ferghana horse snorted.

It seems to be responding to it.

DouDou then moved closer to a river horse.

Wagging its tail and barking:

"How much cargo can you haul, and how much is it worth?"

The river horse blinked its eyes.

It stomped its hoof lightly on the ground.

Lu Qingqing and the others witnessed this amusing scene.

They couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Yunlan looked at the brownish-brown Hequ horse.

Turning to ask the broker:

"Hey sir, how much does this Hequ horse cost?"

The broker's eyes darted around, and he said with a smile:

"Sir, you have excellent taste!"

These Hequ horses are truly fine horses.

It's durable and docile, and the price... well...

It will cost at least eighty taels of silver.

Lin Yunlan frowned slightly:

Eighty taels?

The horse is nice, but the price is a bit high.

The broker quickly said:

"Young master, just look at the quality of this horse..."

It's absolutely worth the price.

Moreover, if you buy it back,

Whether it's hauling goods or carrying passengers,

They'll all come in very handy; you're guaranteed to benefit.

Lin Yunlan did not respond immediately.

Instead, he carefully examined the Hequ horse again.

Just then, Dot Dot ran over.

“Mother, this horse said…”

The brokerage owner will sell it for no less than sixty taels.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqing's face immediately lit up.

She walked calmly to Lin Yunlan's side.

He asked softly:

Yunlan,

What do you think of this brown horse?

Lin Yunlan nodded and said seriously:

"The horses look alright."

I just don't know if this price is reasonable.

Lu Qingqing chuckled to herself.

However, he remained outwardly calm and composed.

"Then let's negotiate the price with this broker."

Lu Qingqing smiled and said to the broker:

"Young man, you see, this Hequ horse is quite good."

However, there are also some drawbacks.

It eats more than any other horse.

How about we sell it to you for sixty taels of silver?

The broker shook his head repeatedly:

"Oh dear, madam, this won't do."

Eighty taels is already a very reasonable price.

Lu Qingqing said unhurriedly:

"Sir, we really want to buy it."

But your price is way beyond our budget.

If you can lower the price, we'll come back to buy horses later.

I'm still looking for you.

The broker looked troubled.

"Madam, this really can't be any less."

Seventy taels, that's the lowest I can go.

Lu Qingqing still refused to budge:

"Sixty taels, young man, just consider it making a friend."

After some back-and-forth bargaining,

The broker finally gave in:

"Alright, alright, sixty taels it is."

"Madam, you really know how to bargain."

After the horse deal was finalized, the broker asked:

"Madam, would you like to provide this horse with a carriage?"

We have quite a few styles here.

Lu Qingqing looked at it.

After selecting a sturdy-looking carriage, I asked:

"How much is this carriage?"

The broker held up two fingers:

"Twelve taels of silver."

Lu Qingqing frowned:

"Young man, this carriage looks nice..."

"But twelve taels is a bit too high, how about ten taels?"

The broker hesitated.

"Madam, ten taels is too low."

The materials used in this carriage are all of the highest quality.

Lu Qingqing smiled:

"Brother, we just bought horses."

Just consider it a discount.

We'll patronize your business more often from now on.

The broker gritted his teeth:

"Alright, madam, ten taels it is."

"I'll consider you a friend."

that's it,

Lu Qingqing successfully negotiated a carriage deal for seventy taels of silver.