With Feng Zhang holding its reins, the horse grew restless, pawing at the ground and periodically throwing its head back, trying to break free.
After a careful inspection, Feng Zhang had already reached a tentative conclusion.
He gave the reins a sharp tug, and the horse finally quieted down, giving a disgruntled snort.
Feng Zhang turned and said, "Your Majesty, there is indeed something wrong with this horse. If I am not mistaken, it has been drugged."
His words sent an immediate uproar through the crowd.
Emperor Muwu's brow furrowed. "Drugged?"
"That's right. These horses are normally cared for by dedicated staff, their temperaments well-trained. But this one is clearly far more agitated and violent." Feng Zhang paused. "I know of a method. If the leaves of the castor plant and horny goat weed are crushed and mixed into the fodder, a horse will become excitable and aggressive."
