Chapter 70: The Polo Match
In the early morning, a blood-red sun hung in the sky, melting the snow in the capital.
A breeze blew, reflecting the clear warm sun, and countless delicate and delicate petals fell lightly on the paddock.
All the facilities for the polo match have been arranged, and the eldest grandson Chi personally greeted the guests at the door, smiling and smiling.
"Ning Rui. A familiar voice.
Eldest Sun Chi raised his head and smiled, "Brother Tingjian, you are here today." ”
"I heard that His Royal Highness the Ninth is also coming, but I can't come. The son-in-law named Ting Jian smiled, "His Royal Highness the Ninth is getting more and more Peugeot, it's a pity that you picked it up for such a good bargain, it's really a flower inserted in cow dung." ”
"What are you talking about? My Royal Highness and I are talented and beautiful, and we are the right people. The eldest grandson kicked him.
"By the way, Ning Rui, I heard my father say that the emperor will come in a while. "Su Tingjian is a good friend of Changsun Chi, and his father is Su Jie, the commander of the Praetorian Guard.
"The emperor also came to join in the fun. The eldest grandson Chi frowned, "The emperor can be regarded as our father, and he is still so disrespectful." ”
"It's just that I heard that the emperor recently recruited a Qinglou woman to accompany him often, and she loves it very much, I'm afraid I will take it with you when I come to play." Su Tingjian was a little worried.
Eldest Sun Chi is a smart person, and he understands what Su Tingjian means. - Lie Beiyao couldn't get used to seeing his father's absurdity, but he was afraid that he would see it, and he was unhappy in his heart.
What's more, the woman's age may be as old as Lie Beiyao......
"You go in first, it's too late and you won't have a good seat. The eldest grandson diverted the topic.
"Okay, since you're busy, we'll talk later. Su Tingjian patted him on the shoulder.
After a quarter of an hour, the prince of the Northern Hebei Hou Lie Xingyun, the Eastern Dusk Marquis Wu Shi, and the Wu Wang Lie Lu...... Basically, everyone is here.
There are only three people left, Lie Bei Yao, Lie Wuxue, and Emperor Lie Mingyuan.
After a while, a tall figure appeared in Changsun Chi's sight.
The visitor was gorgeously dressed, using the finest ice-blue silk, and the snow-white piping embroidered with the elegant bamboo leaf pattern and the mutton fat jade hairpin on his head complemented each other.
"I've seen His Royal Highness King De'an. The eldest grandson saluted.
"Shizi. Lie Wuxue arched his hand and smiled maliciously.
The eldest grandson couldn't help but look away, he didn't know what to say.
"Has the Ninth Sister arrived?" asked Lie Wuxue.
"His Royal Highness the Ninth hasn't arrived yet, it should be on the way. The eldest grandson replied.
"Oh, the king went in first. Lie Wuxue felt a little bored.
"Your Highness, please. The eldest grandson Chi smiled.
Soon after Lie Wuxue left, Lie Beiyao arrived. The eldest grandson, Chi Laoyuan, saw Lie Beiyao's thin figure from afar, and immediately greeted him.
Lie Beiyao tied up her hair and wore a riding uniform, quite a female general. She nodded at Changsun Chi and smiled slightly, her body was delicate and charming, and Changsun Chi was almost stunned.
"What's wrong?" Seeing that Changsun Chi had been staring at her, Lie Beiyao was a little strange.
"It's fine. Eldest Sun Chi withdrew his gaze, "Everyone has arrived, even Lie Wuxue and the emperor are also here." ”
Eldest Sun Chi deliberately lowered his voice, but Lie Beiyao didn't care, "It's okay." ”
"Then you rest first, and I'll come when the emperor arrives. The eldest grandson said lately.
Lie Beiyao nodded. She walked to the side and entered the paddock, which was not noticeable, so the boy who was sitting on the field did not particularly notice her.
Just as he was about to go to his seat and sit down, his retainer Lie Yunlin suddenly walked over, he motioned for the guards to step back, and whispered in Lie Beiyao's ear, "Your Highness, the fourth prince has done something to the horse you will use for the competition, how to deal with it?"
Lie Beiyao tugged at the corners of his mouth, "Childish." ”
After that, she wanted to ignore it, and unintentionally caught a glimpse of the horse tethered to the horse for the competition in the manger on the side, the size and appearance were the same, as if carved out of a mold, she smiled again, and said to Lie Yunlin, "Change my horse and Lie Wuxue's horse, my fourth brother likes to play, so I will play with him." ”
"Yes, Your Highness. Lieyun Lin retreated.
"Your Highness, are you going to play in a moment?" Lie Yunfeng, another retainer beside Lie Beiyao, asked. "You were injured in the Nine Dust Enclosure, and the subordinates are worried about whether your injuries will recur. ”
"It's okay, the wound has healed. Lie Bei Yao said, "Let's go." ”
Lie Beiyao's seat happened to be next to Lie Wuxue, as soon as she sat down, Lie Wuxue greeted her warmly, "Long time no see, how is the ninth sister?"
"Fourth Brother Lao is worried. Lie Beiyao smiled.
"I heard that the ninth sister and the eldest grandson Chi are about to have a good time, and the elder brother is here to congratulate me first. "Lie Wuxue hypocritically said.
"Thank you, fourth brother, it's just that this marriage has not yet been decided, and it is a little early to say this. "Liebei Yao Road.
"The ninth sister and the eldest grandson Chi Lang are talented and beautiful, and marriage is just a matter of time. ”
"The emperor has arrived~~~" The eunuch duck roared, and all the sons and ladies got up one after another, "See the emperor." ”
"No courtesy, no courtesy. Emperor Zhaolie waved his hand, and there was a weak woman next to him, like water duckweed, snuggled up to Emperor Zhaolie's side, and after Emperor Zhaolie sat down, the woman snuggled in Emperor Zhaolie's arms, ignoring the eyes of others.
Emperor Zhaolie himself didn't care much, he smiled and said to everyone, "I came to find a happy life today, everyone is free, there is no need to be restrained." ”
"Thank you, Your Majesty. ”
After the eldest grandson finished his salute, he quietly went around to the seat next to Lie Beiyao and sat down, "Qingge, all the people who came today are the children of famous families in the capital, do you want to go up and have fun and get familiar with everyone, after all, I haven't seen you for more than a year." ”
"Just go ahead, I'll take a look below. Lie Beiyao politely refused.
"Ninth sister, you have never been the best at playing polo, why should you refuse the kindness of Changsun Chi?" Lie Wuxue interjected.
"Then why doesn't the fourth brother go?" Lie Beiyao asked rhetorically.
"I'm waiting for the ninth sister, the ninth sister goes, and the fourth brother will come. Lie Wuxue said with a cheap smile.
"Okay, in order not to sweep the fourth brother Yaxing, Bei Yao should be on it. The corners of Lie Beiyao's mouth outlined a smile.
Lie Yunfeng brought a horse for her, Lie Beiyao kicked on the horse with both feet, Lie Wuxue also ordered someone to bring the horse, one turned over on the horse, and the eldest grandson Chi came to tell Lie Bei Yao, "Yao'er, be careful on the field." ”
"Yes. Lie Beiyao replied.
"Knock knock~~~" The drummer beat the drum, and both sides were in position.
The referee puts the polo on the middle line of the field, and the gong strikes, and the two sides start to compete.
Lie Beiyao took the lead as a striker, she rode her horse and whipped, swinging the ball to hit the ball. Lie Wuxue was not to be outdone, and he was about to stop the horse, but as soon as he drove the horse, the horse swooped forward, foaming at the mouth and fell to the ground, and Lie Wuxue fell to the ground with a dog eating, and collapsed on the ground in embarrassment.
Lie Beiyao was unwavering, looking at this scene very calmly, but he was snickering in his heart.
"Your Highness, it's okay. The servant hurried over to help Lie Wu Cave up.
"It's okay, it's okay. Lie Wuxue waved his hand, hurriedly patted the dust on his clothes, straightened the placket and hair crown, and said to the servant, "Let someone bring a new horse." ”
"Yes, Your Highness. The servant hurried down to lead the horse.
Lie Wuxue glanced at Lie Beiyao, knowing that she had seen through the plan, and she could only be deflated.
The game continued, Lie Wuyao swung the lever and was about to hit the leg of the horse ridden by Lie Beiyao, Lie Beiyao reined in the reins, the horse's front hooves were raised, and he dodged a blow from Lie Wuxue, and then Lie Beiyao dodged left and right with the cooperation of his teammates, and a swing perfectly hit the polo into the goal of Lie Wuxue, and the Lie Beiyao team accumulated one point.
Unwilling to lose under Lie Beiyao, Lie Wuxue discussed a strategy with his teammates. At the beginning of the second game, Lie Beiyao still maintained her consistent traditional style, taking the lead and seizing the opportunity, she believed that the one who led the overall situation would win.
But this time, Lie Wuxue changed her strategy, and the four of them all competed against Lie Beiyao, always around Lie Beiyao, ignoring others, Lie Beiyao did not panic, she passed the polo to her teammates, took Lie Wuxue and passed the ball back without paying attention, and with a quick blow, she shot the goal again.
"Good!" Lie Mingyuan watched it on the high platform with relish and praise.
The gong sounded and the game was suspended.
Lie Beiyao got off the horse, and the eldest grandson Chi hurriedly came up to wipe her sweat, and her movements were very gentle and careful.
Lie Wuxue got off the horse, wiped his hands, walked slowly, and smiled slightly, "The ninth sister has superb ball skills, and I am ashamed to be a brother." ”
"The fourth brother is humble. Lie Beiyao smiled, looking at him with a pair of bright eyes.
'But there was still the second half and I wasn't going to miss the chance. Lie Wuxue smiled, and a murderous aura flashed in his eyes.
"Tired or not, or replace me in the second half. Eldest Sun Chi asked.
"It's okay, I'm not tired. Lie Beiyao shook his head and turned over on his horse again.
The referee once again sounded the gong, and the second half began.