Chapter 91: Qusi City

“Ah Xin, where are we going?” Riding alongside Chen Xin on a sleek black horse, Ou Lu couldn’t help but ask with a smile.

Chen Xin glanced at her, urging Chao Feng to slow down, otherwise, she really couldn’t keep up.

She really didn’t understand why this person was following her. Just as she was about to ask Ou Lu, she coincidentally saw Ou Lu smiling at her. The expression clearly said, “I’m sticking with you.” Seeing this, Chen Xin raised an eyebrow slightly and said, “Qusi City.”

“Qusi City?” Ou Lu’s eyes lit up with a meaningful smile as she looked at Chen Xin. “Are you going for that matter?”

Chen Xin was puzzled, but then she saw Ou Lu’s appearance, which was emitting hormones from head to toe. She smirked and asked, “What matter?”

Surprised, Ou Lu said, “You don’t know? Then why are you going to Qusi City?”

“For business.”

Upon hearing this, Ou Lu nodded in understanding. “I just came from Qusi City to Luoyi City a few days ago. At that time, the wealthy merchant Qin Family in Qusi City just released news that they were holding a martial arts contest to find a spouse for their youngest son. As soon as the news came out, it caused a sensation in the nearby towns. These past few days, I’ve seen many people hurrying to Qusi City. I thought you were one of them.”

“Are you really not interested? I heard that the young master of the Qin Family has the ^[1]¹”appearance of a lotus emerging from water” describes someone’s exceptional beauty or gracefulness, often used metaphorically in Chinese culture.appearance of a lotus emerging from water and plays the qin very well.” Ou Lu teased Chen Xin with a wink.

Chen Xin replied indifferently, “Not interested.” Being with Fang Ziyu was satisfying enough.

“Okay. Anyway, I’m quite free now. Wherever you go, I’ll follow along for fun. Who knows, I might even be able to help.”

“Suit yourself.”

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Qusi City

Chen Xin and Ou Lu entered the city just as the gates were about to close. By this time, it was already late at night, and the people of Wuding Town had long since ceased their activities and gone to rest. However, in Qusi City, the streets were still as bright as day, with crowds bustling about and shops wide open, doing business.

Passing by the exquisitely decorated brothels with their intricately carved railings and richly adorned eaves, the scene was even more lively, filled with lights and endless streams of people. Outside, the young attendants wore brilliant smiles and spoke in soft, persuasive tones, tirelessly inviting the hesitant passersby to enter.

“Hey, Ah Xin, what breed is your horse? It can actually keep up with my horse!” Having taken a break, Ou Lu finally voiced her curiosity, her eyes, usually filled with mirth, now brimming with admiration and affection as she looked at Chao Feng.

Chen Xin, seeing that Chao Feng still appeared quite energetic, patted its head and said, “You’ve worked hard.”

Then she answered Ou Lu, “Chao Feng is a racing horse. Can’t you tell?” In fact, if it came down to a race, Chao Feng would easily outpace the BMW.

According to historical records, there was a racing horse named Chao Feng, which served as the mount of ^[2]Wanchun Zhao Zhu (完賢朱追都羅彌): Wanchun Zhao Zhu was a general who served during the Tang Dynasty. He is known for his role as the commander of Baiyu Pass, a strategic location in Dong … Continue readingWanchun Zhao Zhu, the general of Baiyu Pass in Dong Liao. Later, when the Tang Dynasty’s army marched eastward, ^[3]Zhang Shigui (張士貴): Zhang Shigui was a military leader during the Tang Dynasty. He is remembered for his involvement in a rebellion against the Tang Dynasty government. He rebelled after facing … Continue readingZhang Shigui, unable to attack the Sky-reaching Mountain, was forced to rebel and return to the capital early to prepare for usurping the throne.

All of this was within the calculations of the military adviser Xu Maogong, so before Xue Rengui attacked Baiyu Pass, he was given secret orders. It was because only the racing horse Chao Feng, ridden by General Wanchun Zhao Zhu, could catch up with Zhang Shigui’s army, which had already begun its homeward journey three days earlier. ^[4]Xue Rengui (薛仁貴): Xue Rengui was a prominent general during the Tang Dynasty. He is renowned for his military prowess and loyalty to the Tang Dynasty. Xue Rengui played a crucial role in … Continue readingXue Rengui risked his life to snatch Chao Feng from General Wanchun Zhao Zhu in a single encounter. In the span of three days, he ran tens of thousands of miles and finally arrived at the outskirts of Chang’an at the last moment, saving the Tang Dynasty.

From then on, this horse followed Xue Rengui on his campaigns, contributing countless feats. Even the famous warhorse Hai of ^[5]Gai Suwen (蓋蘇文): Gai Suwen was a figure associated with a famous warhorse known as Hai. The warhorse Hai is mentioned in comparison to Chao Feng, highlighting its significance and renown in … Continue readingGai Suwen had to bow its head in submission. Only a remarkable general like Xue Rengui was worthy of being its master.

After seeing Chao Feng, it was indeed true that a good reputation was well deserved.

“Racing horse? Never heard of it,” Ou Lu was also puzzled. How come he had never heard of such a fine breed of horse?

Someone as ignorant as this person of the female dominant society doesn’t recognize a racing horse? That’s really unfortunate.