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Chapter 544 You made a bet with someone, let me give you the prize
The most rare thing is that it looks good, with fur as white as snow, and not a single stray hair.
When running, all four hooves don't touch the ground. They are faster than the wind and have great endurance. They can run hundreds of miles without even taking a breath.
"How much is it worth?" someone in the crowd asked.
The teacher smacked his lips and raised a finger:
"Even 100,000 taels of silver might not be enough to buy one! Besides, this kind of horse is only owned by the royal family and top nobles, and it is simply not available on the market.
Think about it, the emperor's horse is not as good as it, how can it not be rare?"
Lin Zao Zao stared at the cheese, his face turning red and white, his nails almost digging into his palms.
Of course she recognized this horse. It was this horse that Bai Wanwan picked up during the famine.
"Impossible, it's obviously an ordinary horse, how could it be a Yuepoju!" Lin Zaozao couldn't figure it out.
Su Niantang gnashed his teeth and said:
"Who knows what kind of luck she has?
But it's impossible for this horse to beat us."
The academy teacher led the horse and walked back and forth in front of everyone twice, shouting:
"First-time riders, listen up! When you mount, step firmly on the stirrups, don't rush, and hold the reins firmly before you get on.
When riding, lean forward slightly and follow the horse's gait, don't stand stiffly."
He reached out and patted the horse's neck: "Getting along with a horse is like making friends. Don't pull the reins too hard, or it will get upset if it gets uncomfortable."
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Niantang came up to Bai Wanwan and said with sparkling eyes, "Do you dare to compete to see who rides faster?"
Bai Wanwan was checking the saddle straps with her head down, and replied to her without even looking up:
"It's not enough to just talk, what are you betting on?
I won’t do anything that’s not beneficial.”
Su Niantang swung his sleeves suddenly and shouted, "Give me my red gold filigree hairpin with kingfisher feathers and inlaid gems!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a maid came forward quickly holding a red silk brocade box.
When the lid of the box was opened, a phoenix hairpin with its wings spread out, ready to fly, came into view, with rubies of various sizes dotted between its wings wrapped in golden threads.
She slammed the hairpin down on the stone table and looked at Bai Wanwan provocatively: "It's your turn to show off your wealth!"
Bai Wanwan looked at Shen Tao and asked, "What are you waiting for? Why are you staring at me? Are you expecting me to take something out of you?"
Shen Tao sneered, "What do you mean? You're making a bet with someone and you want me to give you a prize. Do you think that's appropriate?"
Bai Wanwan said calmly, "What's inappropriate about that? If you hadn't insisted on me being your study partner, would I have encountered this kind of thing?"
The moment Shen Tao threw the jade pendant onto the tray, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.
The jade pendant was a rare green color, and the most stunning feature was the embossed dragon pattern on it.
There was a sudden commotion among the crowd, and a knowledgeable young man from aristocratic family said in a trembling voice:
"This is the Ganoderma Lucidum pendant with a dragon in its mouth that was personally supervised by the Empress Dowager!
It is said that the mutton-fat jade was mined from a thousand-year-old mine on the Kunlun snow line. Only this jade pendant was carved from the entire piece of material, and even the scraps were made into tribute to the court!
The Queen Mother once said that this jade is spiritual, and whoever obtains it can ensure the prosperity of the family for a hundred years..."
Su Niantang panicked and waved his hands repeatedly: "This jade pendant is too valuable, Prince, please take it back!"
Her heart was pounding. Although her red gold hairpin was worth a lot of money, it was nothing compared to this jade pendant.
Shen Tao crossed his arms and sneered, "I've already said it, how can I take it back?"
He glanced at the hairpin on the table and said disdainfully:
"Your hairpin may look fancy, but in terms of value, it's not as valuable as my jade pendant.
How about this, you add some more food, so that no one will say I'm bullying you later."
As soon as these words were spoken, the people watching the excitement couldn't help but whisper to each other. Some covered their mouths and laughed secretly, some shook their heads and sighed, all waiting to see how Su Niantang would respond.
Su Niantang bit her lower lip, her fingertips digging deep into her palms. After a while, she suddenly pulled off the gilded horse whip from her waist and slammed it heavily on the stone table. "Okay! Since the prince said so, then I will add this golden horse whip!"
As soon as the whip appeared, the crowd of onlookers began to gasp.
The entire whip is carved from thousand-year-old sandalwood. The whip body is wrapped with nine pure gold dragon patterns, and three mutton-fat jade bells are hung at the end, making clear sounds as it shakes.
Even more amazing is the dragon-shaped white jade inlaid on the whip handle, which is carved with a lifelike five-clawed golden dragon.
This is clearly a pattern that can only be used by members of the royal family!
"This...Isn't this the personal riding whip of Marquis Ding'an?" someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.
"The emperor personally gifted the Western Regions with tribute jade and ordered a skilled craftsman to create this horsewhip!
Ding'an Marquis doted on his only daughter, so he passed this treasure to Miss Su! "
Su Niantang raised his chin, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes.
As the most beloved daughter of Marquis Ding'an, she was raised in the palm of her hand since childhood.
This horsewhip is not only a symbol of status, but also a testimony of her father's love for her.
Even if I lose the bet today, I must not lose to Shen Tao in momentum!
What's more, how could he win her over with just a two-year-old kid?
But don't dream. You should know that she grew up on horseback. When she was young, she lived outside the Great Wall with Marquis Ding'an.
Shen Tao coughed and said, "That's more like it! Well, if that's the case, let's find a referee!"
"Yes, we must write it down in black and white. What if something goes wrong and you refuse to pay?" Bai Wanwan quickly added.
Su Niantang sneered:
"You said I would default on my debt? You must be joking!
I'm afraid you won't admit it then!
You must write, anyone who doesn’t write is a dog…”
Bai Wanwan was neither anxious nor impatient, and said slowly: "Since you are worried, just write a note and sign it to avoid any disputes later."
She took out a pen and paper from her sleeve and spread them on the stone table.
Su Niantang snorted, grabbed a pen and started writing on the paper: "Write it! Don't hide at home and cry if you lose!"
She wrote in a few strokes, pressed her red handprint heavily on it, and finally threw the paper in front of Bai Wanwan provocatively.
Bai Wanwan picked up the note, glanced at it, and shook her head:
“This is too sloppily written, and many things are not clear.
If you ask me, it would be more reliable if I asked you to write it."
As soon as he finished speaking, several people rushed to invite the dean.
Before long, the crowd automatically made way.
The dean walking in front was wearing a navy blue gown. He looked to be in his thirties, with bright eyes, a straight nose, and well-defined lips.
His hair was tied in a jade crown, and he walked with a steady gait, looking both elegant and handsome.
Bai Wanwan stared at the other person and forgot to blink.
Shen Tao caught a glimpse of Bai Wanwan staring at Dean Gu intently, and waved his hand in front of her unhappily: "Come back to your senses! Why are you staring at everyone you see like you've lost your soul?"