The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 324 Taming the Pony

Tong Huaqiong gasped.

Although she suspected the dead person was a scapegoat, hearing it with her own ears still stirred up a storm of emotions within her.

That sixteen or seventeen-year-old assassin could at least be said to have made his own choice.

What about the child who was disguised as Little Dragon?
He probably didn't even understand what was happening before he was sacrificed.

“The Crown Prince is dead, the Grand Tutor is dead, many people are dead,” Su Chengmin said.

Tong Huaqiong wanted to cover her ears; she didn't want to hear these secrets.

The more secrets you know, the faster you die.

Although this era is not good, she doesn't want to die so young.

"Aunt Tong just offered to donate a penny for their funeral rites, and I thank you on their behalf." Su Chengmin's voice was completely calm.

He looked at Xiaolong.

Someone has already died in their place.

He and Xiaolong are now completely safe.

As long as you live in anonymity, you can live forever.

Following Su Chengmin's gaze, Tong Huaqiong said, "Has Xiaolong never shown his true face to anyone?"

Su Chengmin nodded and said, "The Grand Tutor's steward's grandson was born at the same time as Xiaolong, and he was taken to the Crown Prince's residence immediately after his birth."

Tong Huaqiong understood; from the very beginning, the child chosen was Xiaolong's scapegoat.

A gust of wind blew and hit me.

Tong Huaqiong felt the autumn wind in the countryside was bitterly cold.

Tong Huaqiong sneered at Su Chengmin and said, "Let me tell you, I saved you only because you have lives. Whether Xiaolong is the son of the Crown Prince or the son of a beggar, I saved you because you have lives. I value your lives, and I hope you value mine and the Gu family's lives. In my eyes, our lives are just as important as yours, and I, Tong Huaqiong, will never trade our lives for yours."

Su Chengmin looked at Tong Huaqiong, and after a long while, nodded and said, "I know!"

Su Chengmin thought that Aunt Tong still didn't understand him.

If he could, he would rather die himself.

Tong Huaqiong kicked the corn at her feet and said, "Okay, you can remove the kernels."

Su Chengmin picked up the corn.

When Man'er and Xiaolong Yaozu saw Su Chengmin peeling corn kernels, they ran over and handed him the peeled corn.

“Uncle Laifu, Xiaolong said you know how to train horses. When your leg is healed, please help me train the foal,” Man’er said to Su Chengmin.

Ever since Su Chengmin was given the title of Xiaolong's uncle, the children in the family now call him Uncle Laifu.

Su Chengmin said, "Okay. Once my legs can walk normally again, I'll help you train the horse."

He will gradually adapt to the life of a farmer.

Horse taming is the only trace of his past life that is connected to him.

"Uncle," Xiaolong still called Su Chengmin his cousin in private, and said, "Sister Man'er's little pony looks a lot like your horse."

Su Chengmin shook his head after hearing this.

Xiao Long said, "It really looks like it."

Xiao Long really wanted Su Chengmin to see the foal.

However, Su Chengmin had difficulty walking, and with Gu Taohua sitting on the veranda watching him intently as he worked, he was afraid of offending this chubby girl and being scolded by her again.

“Let’s bring the little pony over so Uncle Laifu can see it,” Man’er said.

Man'er's suggestion was approved by Xiaolong and Yaozu.

The three children rushed to the horse pen.

The foal has grown stronger these past few days, and its temperament has become more fiery. It won't listen to anyone except Man'er.

Even Gu Dahan, who was responsible for feeding him, was in a bad mood. "Little colt, let's go and say hello to Uncle Laifu," Man'er said.

The little pony lowered its head and sniffed Man'er's hand, and Man'er led it into the yard.

When the foal saw Su Chengmin, it kicked its hooves and ran towards him from a distance.

She ran to Su Chengmin's side and rubbed her head against his arm.

This prompted Liu Yue'e, who was washing clothes, to stand up and exclaim, "This little colt is heartless! Its family treats it so well, why is it so affectionate towards Laifu?"

Su Chengmin gently stroked the foal's head, and the foal kept sniffing Su Chengmin's hand.

Tong Huaqiong looked at the foal thoughtfully. It is said that there is a connection between people, so how can there be a connection between animals and people?
The little colt ignored even Tong Huaqiong, and instead sniffed Su Chengmin with a fawning expression.

I remember when Gu Dashu bought this foal, the seller made up a story, saying that it was the offspring of a certain general's warhorse.

Looking at the relationship between Little Pony and Su Chengmin now, this story might be true.

In other words, the foal's mother was Su Chengmin's mount. As for why the warhorse's foal ended up in the cattle and horse market for people to choose from, it's not hard to understand. Its owner was like a stray dog, reduced to living in Qinghe Bay, let alone its horse.

Su Chengmin recognized the foal as Feixue's child at a glance.

They have the same noses and the same eyes, and are all white except for a little black on the tip of their tails.

The warhorse Flying Snow, given to him by his uncle, the general, accompanied him to the border for many years and then back to the capital. However, during his escape, it was wounded by an arrow while covering him and eventually disappeared without a trace.

Su Chengmin stroked the foal, both surprised and delighted.

Gu Yaozu clapped his hands and said, "Xiaolong is right. No matter what kind of horse it is, it will behave itself when it meets Uncle Laifu."

Gu Yaozu looked on with envy.

The little colt has never given him a kind look since his father bought it.

Man'er said, "Uncle Laifu, the little pony doesn't have a name yet. Why don't you give it a name?"

Su Chengmin thought for a moment and said, "Its fur is all white, like snow, let's call it Sai Xue."

Man'er stroked the little pony and said, "This name is nice. From now on, you will be called Sai Xue."

Tong Huaqiong also thought the name sounded nice.

Tong Huaqiong said, "Laifu has seen the foal. Man'er, you two take the foal back to the pen."

Otherwise, the foal will poop all over the yard, which will be a huge hassle to clean up.

Man'er agreed verbally and led Xiaolong Yaozu back to the pen.

Gu Dahan walked into the courtyard carrying a basket on his back.

Its body was covered in thorns and grass seeds.

Tong Huaqiong asked, "Where are you from?"

Gu Dahan said, "Man'er's mother wanted to eat wild jujubes early this morning, so I went into the mountains to pick them. This year's jujubes ripened early and most of them have already been picked, so I walked a bit further and went deep into the mountains to pick them."

Gu Dahan poured the dates into a basin to wash them, looking sullen.

Tong Huaqiong knew that Gu Dahan must have heard a lot of gossip outside.

Tong Huaqiong comforted her stepson, saying, "Don't take what they're saying to heart. As long as you don't care, they'll get bored and stop talking about it."

Today was the first time Gu Dahan had gone out.

The villagers were incredibly curious about him, the person involved in the illegitimate child incident, and kept asking him all sorts of questions. He was honest and not good with words, and he was afraid of revealing the truth if he said too much.

Therefore, Gu Dahan decided to avoid going into crowds in the future to avoid saying the wrong thing and bringing disaster upon his family.

Xiao Long walked over from the horse pen and, seeing Gu Dahan return, happily called out, "Dad!"

Gu Dahan's hands froze as he washed the dates.

Tong Huaqiong's lips twitched.

Xiaolong is so immersed in the role that he can't detach himself from it.

He quite enjoyed being Gu Dahan's son.