Chapter 86- Wanting to Fix My Hooves – Transcendental Translations

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Chapter 86

“…No rush.” Jiang Ruohua was quite pleased, as things were proceeding more smoothly than she had anticipated. “The esteemed guests are still here, and I don’t want to alert the snakes in the grass. For now, let the steward keep managing them as he has been. As for the ledgers, just give me a brief overview. I don’t have time to go through them carefully right now; we’ll address it later.”

“Yes, eldest miss.”

As she listened along the way, Jiang Ruohua already had a good sense of the situation. Whether or not she reviewed the account books immediately wasn’t urgent. Steward Wen was competent, and the horse estate’s affairs required little of her attention.

Liu Xiyun had changed into her equestrian outfit early, looking full of anticipation. Watching the horse trainers tame the animals in the field was an exciting novelty for the ladies. Horses galloping with flying hooves often intimidated these delicate young women, but seeing the obedient creatures up close stirred a curiosity to reach out and touch them.

Prince Yun, riding a docile horse, took a leisurely trot around the paddock. The wind tousled his hair as he moved, and he looked utterly carefree. After dismounting, he couldn’t help but shower praise.

“Miss Jiang, your horse estate is truly impressive. The horse trainers are highly skilled, and the horses are absolute gems—each one a rare find. If I traveled less and rode more, I’d be tempted to take a few of these home.” Prince Yun spoke with his fan in hand, affectionately stroking the horse’s mane.

Princess Shangyang smiled gently. “Ninth Brother, you should spare the poor horses. If you were to take them home, they’d likely be bored to death in the stables.”

Horses of this caliber, trained to perfection and capable of great feats, were most suited for the battlefield. Every renowned general had a fine steed. But Prince Yun, who loved nothing more than leisure and sightseeing, would never put such a horse to proper use.

Prince Yun laughed heartily and swung back into the saddle. “Then I’ll just take a few more laps for fun!”

As Prince Yun rode off, Liu Xiyun eagerly approached Jiang Ruohua. “Sister Hua, you promised to teach me how to ride!”

“Of course,” Jiang Ruohua replied with a nod. Then she turned to Princess Shangyang. “What about Your Highness?”

“I’ll go change first,” the princess replied with a smile.

While a beginner might not yet gallop freely, experiencing horseback riding itself was an enjoyable novelty. Taking her maid Lianzhi along, Princess Shangyang went to prepare.

After the princess left, Xie Shuyan asked, “Sister Hua, where has Sister Ting gone?”

“I’m not sure.” Jiang Ruohua’s brow furrowed slightly, showing a touch of worry. “She left in such a hurry that I didn’t have time to ask where she was going. I’ve already sent someone to look for her. Thankfully, the estate is safe, and she might just be taking a walk to clear her head. She’ll probably return soon.”

“That’s good to hear.” Xie Shuyan nodded, then smiled. “Zhang and I will stay upstairs and watch. If we were to try riding, I’m afraid it would turn into a joke!”

Both ladies lacked the physical strength or vivacity of Liu Xiyun, who was more spirited and adventurous. Jiang Ruohua didn’t overlook their preferences. She arranged for tea and some intriguing little trinkets brought by her uncle from far-off places. These items, meant for casual amusement, were novel to Xie Shuyan and Zhang Wanyuan, who found them delightful.

“Liu and Ning sisters, please wait a moment while I select some horses from the stables,” Jiang Ruohua said warmly. Her hospitality extended to everyone, ensuring no one felt neglected.

[Internal Thoughts]
【These horses look amazing!】

(Host, are we really here to admire the horses? Didn’t you sneak in to find the heroine?)

Jiang Ruohua paused and entered the stable softly, catching sight of a figure standing before a horse, petting its mane with visible excitement.

【You don’t get it. My wife is probably still chatting with the princess and the other ladies. She values friendship deeply, even among friends! Besides, I’ve never seen real horses like these before. What’s wrong with taking a look? These could be the legendary Akhal-Tekes! Incredible!】

Jiang Ruohua: …

Well, it wasn’t surprising. Many men liked horses.

【Amazing! Truly impressive! So many fine horses!】

The man stroked the horse’s mane eagerly. 【I’d love to file their hooves. Must be so satisfying!】

Jiang Ruohua: ?

Filing horse hooves? Was this some peculiar fetish?

She had heard of noblemen fixating on women’s delicate feet, but this was the first time she’d encountered someone with an unusual passion for horse hooves.

(Host, this doesn’t seem like a good idea. What if the heroine comes here to ride? Do you want her to find you sneaking around, filing hooves?)

Jiang Ruohua pressed her lips together. She had already overheard everything. Should she step in now or not?

The fake Prince Yan—this man—was unlike anyone else she had ever known. His thoughts were eccentric, yet his actions were transparent. His simplicity was almost endearing.

Compared to the real Prince Yan’s cunning, the contrast couldn’t be more striking. The true prince schemed for the throne, while this fake one could be swayed with a piece of pork. The disparity was laughable.

【I don’t have to file the hooves right now. But imagine if I set up a stable at Prince Yan’s mansion, just for horses. Then every day, I’d file their hooves! It’d be the perfect stress relief!】

(When will you have time to do that? Don’t forget you still have a mountain of tasks waiting for you.)
【No! I don’t want to go back to work!】

Jiang Ruohua deliberately made some noise to alert him. From inside, she immediately heard the sound of panicked scrambling. She couldn’t help but marvel at how clumsy his acting was—blatantly obvious, as though begging to be caught.

If she hadn’t known it was the fake Prince Yan inside, she would have mistaken him for an assassin sneaking around the stables.

She waited until he seemed to have finished tidying up before stepping in, feigning a casual entrance. When she saw him, she furrowed her brow slightly. “Who are you?”

But inwardly, she was surprised.

Honestly, she hadn’t expected him to show up here wearing such a face.

“I… I’m just a lowly guard from the Imperial Army,” he stammered. “Here today to escort the prince and princess.”