After explaining the follow-up matters that needed attention, Wang Xinyao and Xie Xiaogang left St. Ann's Church.

At this moment, a mechanical voice suddenly rang out in Wang Xinyao's ears: "Congratulations to the host for saving people. You have earned 4 kindness points and are rewarded with 200 kilograms of improved rice seeds."

Wang Xinyao was delighted. Improved rice seeds? This is the key to solving people's livelihood problems!

It is important to remember that in ancient society, food was always in short supply and its yield was extremely low, especially rice yield. The improved rice seeds will undoubtedly greatly increase rice yield and quality, which is of great significance to improving people's livelihood.

Wang Xinyao couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "What a pleasant surprise! I saved that lady out of kindness, but I didn't expect to receive such a precious reward. It seems that doing good deeds really does pay off!"

Along the way, Wang Xinyao was in a good mood and walked briskly. She took out the banknote and looked at it. When she saw the number on it, she couldn't help but be surprised. It was a full one thousand taels!

This is a considerable fortune! This shows that the lady holds a very high status in Mr. Fang’s heart.

Wang Xinyao took a deep breath, feeling the cool breeze on her face. She realized that as long as she maintained a kind heart and faced life's difficulties positively, she would surely reap unexpected surprises.

At the same time, she also understood that this money was not only a fortune, but also a responsibility, so she decided to use it to help more people in need and contribute to society.

"Xiaogang, here, this is your hard work fee!" Wang Xinyao's mouth curled up, her eyes sparkling with joy. She took out a silver bag from her pocket, which contained a full ten taels of silver.

She handed the silver bag to Xie Xiaogang and said with a smile, "You have worked hard, this is what you deserve."

Xie Xiaogang was slightly stunned, a surge of emotion welling up in his heart. He knew Wang Xinyao was kind-hearted and always generous to her friends. But this reward was beyond his expectations. He hesitantly reached out and took the silver bag.

However, when he opened the silver bag and saw that it contained not copper coins but glittering silver, he couldn't help but stare wide-eyed and his mouth opened into an O shape. He had never earned so much silver in his life.

"Sister, this... this is ten taels? It's too much, I can't take it!" Xie Xiaogang stuttered, pushing the silver bag back to Wang Xinyao with trembling hands.

Although he felt a little reluctant, he knew that there was no reward without merit. He felt that everything he had done was just a trivial matter and he did not deserve such a big reward.

This is really a good boy!

"Xiaogang, take it. We'll have more opportunities to make money in the future! This is just the beginning!" Wang Xinyao said with a smile, "Xiaogang, this ox cart is really too slow. It really wastes time! From now on, we'll use this ox exclusively for plowing the fields. It's more convenient to take a horse-drawn carriage when traveling! Let's go buy a carriage today!"

The ox cart was moving too slowly, swaying all the way, making people feel very uncomfortable.

Moreover, she wasted too much time sitting on the ox cart on the road. She could have used this time to go to the mountains to collect more herbs!

"Sister, do you really want to buy a carriage?" Xie Xiaogang couldn't believe his ears. He felt that owning an ox cart was enough to make him feel satisfied, and a carriage was simply an unattainable luxury for him.

"Yes, I have made up my mind." Wang Xinyao said with a firm look, and a resolute light flashed in her bright eyes.

"Besides, I'm not only going to buy a carriage, I'm also going to choose a good horse." She raised her chin slightly, her tone full of confidence, "With a good carriage, it will be more convenient for us to deliver goods and sell medicine, whether we go to town or the county town. Maybe we can make two trips a day!"

Even before he started shopping for the carriage, Xie Xiaogang was already immersed in a beautiful imagination. He seemed to see himself majestically driving the carriage, the hooves clattering, as he galloped down the road delivering goods.

The two looked around in the bustling market, asking everyone they saw. After asking several passers-by, they finally found out about a horse farm!

This horse farm looked a bit deserted, with only a few people inside. After all, in this era, it was rare for people to be able to afford a horse-drawn carriage!

Seeing the guests coming in, Shopkeeper Ding immediately stepped forward with a smile on his face and said, "My dear guests, what kind of horses would you like to buy?"

Although he saw that the two young men were dressed quite ordinary and the boy was covered in patches, and did not look like people who could afford to buy horses, he still adhered to the principle of customer first and his attitude was still respectful!

Wang Xinyao thought to herself, "This shopkeeper has good character. Unlike that salt merchant, he's so servile and looks down on others!"

"Boss, I want to buy a horse, a tall and mighty one that can pull goods, and a bigger cart, because sometimes the cargo can be relatively large!" Wang Xinyao asked!

"Yes, young lady, please follow me!" Shopkeeper Ding said enthusiastically, a sincere smile on his face. He then led Wang Xinyao and began to give a lengthy introduction to the horses, from their breeds and origins to their habits and characteristics and past performance.

Following Shopkeeper Ding's introduction, Wang Xinyao carefully selected one horse after another. Each one made her very satisfied, but she did not stop. Instead, she continued to walk forward. Only when she reached the sixth horse did she stop and look at the horse in front of her intently.

It was a black steed, tall and mighty, with glossy, smooth fur that seemed to exude a mysterious and majestic aura. Wang Xinyao gently stroked the horse's back, feeling the soft fur and strong muscles, and a surge of fondness welled up in her heart.

"This horse looks very good." Wang Xinyao nodded with satisfaction, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

Upon seeing this, the boss came over quickly and said with a flattering smile on his face: "You have really good taste, girl. This is the best horse I have. It is not only handsome and majestic in appearance, but also extremely fast and can run a hundred kilometers a day. However, it is relatively expensive." As he said that, the boss scratched his head a little embarrassedly.

Xie Xiaogang also said excitedly: "Sister, this horse is really good."

Wang Xinyao looked at the horse in front of her, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. She turned to ask the boss, "Boss, how much is this horse?"

This horse has been at the ranch for a long time. It was originally valued at 300 taels of silver, but in a small place like Ping'an Town, few people were willing to pay such a high price. He couldn't even sell it for 200 taels of silver, and he still had to take care of the horse every day! Shopkeeper Ding thought for a while before saying, "Miss, this horse must be worth at least 200 taels of silver. If you like, I can give you some horse equipment for free!"

Traveling a hundred kilometers a day—isn't that the kind of horse that can run a thousand miles a day that's exaggerated in modern literature? Horses are common, but horses that can run a thousand miles a day are hard to find. However, even after paying 200 taels of silver, she still felt the price was a bit too high and hoped for a lower price. So she bargained with the shopkeeper, but no matter how hard she tried, Shopkeeper Ding refused to lower the price.

Finally, Wang Xinyao sighed helplessly and said, "Okay, 200 taels is 200 taels. But you have to give me a carriage."

The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed. He knew that if he didn't sell the horse, it would remain unsold. Giving away a carriage would also be a significant expense for him. But to close the deal, he gritted his teeth and agreed.

After paying the money, Manager Ding kept his promise and sent Wang Xinyao a spacious and sturdy carriage. He also patiently taught the two how to control the horses. After some effort, Wang Xinyao finally learned the skills of driving a carriage.

"Manager Ding, thank you so much!" Wang Xinyao expressed her sincere gratitude to the robust man in his forties. She was deeply impressed by his integrity and enthusiasm, and her heart was filled with gratitude.

After bidding farewell to Shopkeeper Ding, Xie Xiaogang returned home in his oxcart. Meanwhile, Wang Xinyao excitedly piloted a horse-drawn carriage. This was her first time driving a horse-drawn carriage, and she was thrilled. The carriage's rapid speed gave her an unprecedented thrill, and she relished this novel experience. She felt as if she were in a whole new world, where everything had become so beautiful.

The horse lived up to its reputation. Its speed was as swift as lightning, as if it were one with the wind. The carriage, pulled by it, sped past, leaving Xie Xiaogang's oxcart far behind. Soon, she returned to the village, leaving behind a trail of dust and astonished gazes.

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