He thought a bigger stone would make it easier to spot the purse.
However, he thought too much because the Dongyang party never looked down. After all, who looks down while riding a horse? Therefore, the servant could only watch as the purse silently lay on the ground, unnoticed.
"Master..."
Mu Shaoling saw the purse on the ground, half-covered by the stone—truly hard to spot if one wasn't paying attention. How could anyone riding a horse see it when you've done this?
"So stupid."
"Master, it's my fault. Please give me another chance. I guarantee I will complete the task." The servant was on the verge of tears. Commandery Princess Dongyang, why didn't you pick up my purse?
"If you fail again, hmm hmm."
"Yes, yes, if I fail again, I'll come to see you with my head in my hands."
Without Mu Shaoling's instruction, the servant obediently mounted the horse and rode off to catch up.