Originally, these old horses from the battlefield weren’t supposed to be in such a small town .
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 wouldn’t 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 can’t 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 I’ve 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. There’s also the Li Family and Juxtaposition House... tsk tsk, how can you not have money?"
"Hehe, Uncle Liu, the business is going well, but they’ve only paid deposits, and we haven’t delivered the goods yet."
"Even if you haven’t delivered the goods, you still have money. I’ve been working with Juxtaposition House for so long, don’t I know you?" Broker Liu pointed to the one in the middle and said, "That’s 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 Liu’s 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 it’s just too expensive for a horse. You don’t 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. It’s 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 Liu’s mouth twitched, ’from the moment the rooster crows until the ghost calls’? What kind of saying was that?
"Forget it, don’t pretend to be pitiful with me. Fifty taels won’t work. Fifty-five taels, take it or leave it, and don’t stress me out. Any cheaper, and I won’t 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 Liu’s mind.
"Hehe, Uncle, where should I pay for it?" Yang Chuxia seemed not to notice Broker Liu’s devastated expression and asked with a sly smile.
"Xiaxia, I just misspoke, it’s 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, I’m so grateful! So grateful! Xiao’an, hurry up and give our uncle the silver, in case he changes his mind."
Upon hearing this, Ye Zi’an’s mouth twitched, but he obediently took out the silver from his purse.