Li Rong slept until dawn. When she woke up in the morning, she looked out the window and saw that the sun was bright. She couldn't help but feel happy. She turned to look at Jing Lan and said, "Today's weather is good."
"The day chosen by the Imperial Astronomer is naturally good."
Jing Lan combed Li Rong's hair and said, "Your Highness, we can leave now."
"Did you bring everything you need?"
Li Rong turned her back to Jing Lan and looked at herself in the mirror. Jing Lan replied, "Medicine, poison, dagger, everything you can think of."
Li Rong nodded. She looked at the girl's youthful face in the mirror. After a while, she stood up, turned around and said calmly, "Let's go."
When Li Rong got into the carriage and left, Su Yongqing was already dressed. When he was about to leave, he heard Su Ronghua call from behind, "Rong Qing!"
Su Yongqing turned around and saw Su Ronghua running out of the inner courtyard. Su Yongqing frowned and said, "Big Brother?"
"I'll go with you."
Su Ronghua threw back the hair that had fallen in front of her and put her hand on Su Yongqing's shoulder. She said happily, "Let's go."
"Big Brother, don't you usually avoid these kinds of occasions?"
Su Yongqing was a little confused as Su Ronghua dragged him out. Su Ronghua smiled and got into the carriage with him. She casually grabbed a handful of melon seeds from the table and leaned against the table. She said with a smile, "Isn't this good? I haven't gone out with you for many years. Why don't we have some fun? Look at you. I don't know what's wrong with you. You've been depressed for the past two years. "
Su Yongqing didn't say anything. He lowered his head and drank tea. Su Ronghua thought for a while and leaned forward. "Are you still thinking about the princess?"
"Big Brother, be careful with your words."
Su Yongqing instantly raised his head and gave Su Ronghua a warning look. Su Ronghua hurriedly opened his hands to indicate that he admitted defeat and retreated. Su Yongqing poured tea and said calmly, "Big Brother, are you doing this for Miss Shangguan?"
Su Ronghua froze. Su Yongqing thought for a while and said slowly, "Since you like her, why don't you propose marriage directly?"
"I just … feel a little presumptuous."
Su Ronghua pondered. He thought for a while and said slowly, "When two people are together, they should first get to know each other, understand each other, and love each other. Then, when they feel that they can spend a lifetime together, they will talk about a lifetime."
As Su Ronghua spoke, she could not help but laugh with a hint of yearning.
He thought for a moment, then continued, "In addition, the political situation hasn't been good these past few years. The Shangguan Clan is being watched by His Majesty. If I were to propose marriage, in everyone's eyes, it would be a marriage alliance between the Su Clan and the Shangguan Clan. Either we would have to hurry and get married before His Majesty finds out, or His Majesty would have to hurry and issue an imperial edict to separate me and Miss Aya. I don't want to take either of these paths. If I want to marry someone, it must be a grand sedan with eight people. I don't want to worry about this and that. I think it's better to wait for the Crown Prince to ascend the throne before I propose marriage. "
"Aren't you afraid that Miss Shangguan won't be able to wait for you?" Su Yongqing pushed the poured tea to Su Ronghua. Su Ronghua shook his head, "She's still in charge of the Shangguan Clan. I'm afraid she won't want to get married for a while."
"What if she wants to get married?"
This question stumped Su Ronghua. He thought for a moment, then laughed, "Then she'll marry. As long as she says it, I'll go back and find the old man, beat him up, and immediately propose marriage."
"However, don't rush my marriage with her," Su Ronghua waved his hand, "You're still fighting with others for Prince Su, this fool. If the Crown Prince doesn't ascend the throne, how can I propose marriage?"
"You're so sure that the Crown Prince will ascend the throne?" Su Yongqing's tone was very light. Su Ronghua turned the teacup in his hand, and answered carelessly, "There are only two princes, Prince Su and the Crown Prince. There's no need to even think about it."
As he spoke, Su Ronghua looked at him with disdain, "I don't know what's wrong with you that you're hanging on the rope of Prince Su. However, listen to my advice," Su Ronghua leaned forward, pressed the fan on the table, and lowered his voice, showing a bit of seriousness, "Don't overdo it. Repent and be saved."
Su Yongqing lowered his head and didn't say anything. After a moment, he laughed softly, "Big brother, don't worry. It'll be over soon."
"That's good."
"However," Su Yongqing looked up at Su Ronghua, "if Miss Shangguan and I continue to disagree, what will you do?"
Su Ronghua heard this and stopped what he was doing. He slowly raised his eyes and looked at Su Yongqing.
"You're my younger brother."
Su Ronghua's voice was very calm, "I'll keep advising you until the day I die."
Su Yongqing was stunned. Su Ronghua suddenly reached out and patted him on the shoulder, "So, if you really want what's good for me, then be a good person and don't look for trouble, okay?"
Su Yongqing didn't say anything. After a long time, he murmured, "You'll be together."
"Huh?" Su Ronghua didn't understand, "What did you say?"
Su Yongqing looked up and smiled. He pushed his hand away, "I said, when the time is right, I'll personally help you propose marriage."
After that, Su Yongqing smiled and changed the topic. The two brothers talked and laughed as they went to the suburbs.
Li Rong entered the venue before them. After entering, she saw Shangguan Ya sitting on the high platform for the women. Pei Wenxuan had also entered the venue. When he saw her enter, he looked at her from afar and nodded gently.
Li Rong walked up to Shangguan Ya and patted her on the shoulder with his fan, "Why don't you go to my seat?"
As an imperial heir, Li Rong's seat was next to Li Chuan. It was in a small pavilion below Li Ming, facing the drill ground and having an excellent view.
Shangguan Ya stood up and followed Li Rong to her seat. She knelt behind Li Rong.
Not long after Li Rong sat down, Li Ming led Shangguan Yue to the drill ground. Everyone stood up to welcome Li Ming to his seat. Then, the soldiers selected by the six armies stepped out and stood on the drill ground in six different colors.
The ceremonial officer led Li Chuan to the high platform. Li Chuan burned incense and offered sacrifices to the mountain god. Then, he turned around and expressed his condolences to the soldiers who had protected Huajing for a year. Then, Li Ming stood up and announced the official start of the winter hunt.
"This year's winter hunt will be divided into six teams. Each team will have a military flag. There will be a military flag in the depths of the forest. After five o 'clock, the team with the most military flags will be the winner. There are wild animals in the forest. If you can catch them, you'll get bonus points. Fifty wild animals are equal to one flag. During the hunt, you can't hurt people. If you deliberately hurt people, you'll be punished according to the law. "
As Li Chuan spoke, he glanced at the eunuchs below. Then, he continued, "Now, we'll distribute the flags. After the drums sound, you'll enter the forest from the left side. At five o 'clock, you'll beat the drums and sound the trumpets.
The eunuchs carried flags of different colors and ran into the drill ground. They handed the flags to the leaders of each team. After the flags were distributed, the drums sounded. The soldiers rode their horses into the forest. The drill ground gradually became empty.
Su Ronghua and Su Yongqing sat in the aristocratic seats. They took an orange and looked at the drill ground. Then, they casually said, "Year after year, do you come to this place to watch this kind of excitement? What's there to see? "
As they spoke, Su Ronghua pretended to inadvertently look at the high platform. In the distance, Shangguan Ya was kneeling upright. She lowered her head and said something to Li Rong.
"Wait a moment. After His Majesty gives the order, the families will walk around." Su Yongqing knew what he was waiting for. He whispered, "When the time comes, you can go find Miss Shangguan."
Su Ronghua raised his eyebrows and looked at Su Yongqing. Su Yongqing's expression didn't change. After a moment, he laughed, "Clever."
After Li Chuan arranged everything, he returned to his seat. All the soldiers entered the forest. There wasn't much excitement to watch. After Li Ming told everyone to do their own thing, everyone dispersed and found familiar people to chat with.
Su Ronghua looked around and moved closer to Su Yongqing. He was a little nervous, "Do I just go over like this?"
"Go." Su Yongqing nodded and smiled, "Just walk over."
After Su Ronghua asked this, he also felt that he was a little silly. He coughed softly and was embarrassed to face Su Yongqing, so he turned around and walked away quickly.
He deliberately slowed down his footsteps, which might not be steady enough. He walked around the long corridor, went up the steps, and arrived at the side of Shangguan Ya's seat. But before he reached it, he saw Lin Feibai walk to Li Rong from the other side. He bowed to Li Rong and didn't hear what he said. Shangguan Ya smiled at him. Shangguan Ya waved at Lin Feibai. Lin Feibai seemed a little embarrassed. In the end, he bent down and let Shangguan Ya take a handkerchief to gently wipe the sweat on his forehead.
Su Ronghua was stunned for a moment.
He had never seen Shangguan Ya look so gentle. Although Lin Feibai didn't smile and was even a little embarrassed, he carefully bent down, afraid that Shangguan Ya would be tired from raising his hand. This also showed his silent consideration for Shangguan Ya.
The two of them seemed to have become a world of their own, silently excluding him from it.
Su Ronghua paused and looked at them quietly. After a while, Lin Feibai seemed to have noticed Su Ronghua's existence. He was talking to Shangguan Ya when he turned his head and paused.
Lin Feibai suddenly stopped talking. Li Rong and Shangguan Ya found it strange. The two of them looked over together and saw Su Ronghua standing not far away. He was quietly looking at Lin Feibai with a cold gaze.
Lin Feibai straightened up and met Su Ronghua's gaze. The people around them were whispering. Su Ronghua vaguely heard a few words from them. "Eldest Young Master Su doesn't seem to know."
"It's only a matter of a few days."
Su Ronghua didn't say anything. He watched the two of them quietly. After a while, he suddenly took a step forward and walked quickly to Shangguan Ya. But before he reached her, Lin Feibai took a step forward and stood in front of him.
"Let me say something to her."
Su Ronghua restrained his emotions and stared at Lin Feibai. He lowered his voice.
"Let's go back and talk." Lin Feibai's voice was very cold. "Don't let people laugh at you here."
These words reminded Su Ronghua. Su Ronghua stared at Shangguan Ya. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes, he was much calmer. He only said, "I'll just say a few words. I won't let people laugh at me."
Lin Feibai hesitated for a moment. Shangguan Ya looked at the drill ground and said lightly, "Then say it. Feibai, move aside."
Lin Feibai looked back at Shangguan Ya and finally gave way.
Su Ronghua stepped in front of Shangguan Ya. He squatted down and stared at Shangguan Ya. "Why?"
"Why what?" Shangguan Ya turned to look at him. "Haven't I already said what needs to be said?"
"You plan to marry him?"
Su Ronghua asked directly. Shangguan Ya replied, "Yes, how about it?"
"Why don't you say it to me?"
"Su Ronghua." Shangguan Ya couldn't help but laugh. "What's the relationship between you and me? What do I want to do? Do I have to submit a memorial to you? I can marry whoever I want and like whoever I want. I don't want to see you now. I hope that Eldest Young Master Su can maintain his status and don't look for me in the future. "
Su Ronghua didn't say anything. He stared at Shangguan Ya.
Shangguan Ya picked up his teacup, raised his eyebrows, and smiled. "Didn't you say that you won't let others see you as a joke? Eldest Young Master Su, if you continue to squat in front of me like this, you'll really become a joke. "
"Shangguan Ya, don't do things that you'll regret."
"When I do things," Shangguan Ya raised his head slightly, a hint of provocation in his eyes. "I never regret it."
Su Ronghua chuckled. He propped himself up and his gaze moved from Shangguan Ya all the way to Lin Feibai. After a few glances, he smiled and nodded, then walked down.
When he returned to his seat, Li Rong looked at Shangguan Ya. "Why did you provoke him out of the blue?"
"Annoying."
Shangguan Ya drank his tea in one gulp. "He never came to this kind of place before. I don't know what he's doing here today."
Li Rong looked at Shangguan Ya's angry expression. He picked up his teacup and said slowly, "I'm just here to watch the fun between you young people."
Shangguan Ya turned his head and Li Rong winked at him. "You don't mean what you say, and you're full of ups and downs."
Shangguan Ya choked on his words. After holding it in for a long time, he turned his head and said, "Your Highness, you're also annoying to death."
Li Rong laughed out loud. At this moment, Li Ming's voice sounded. "Everyone."
As soon as Li Ming's voice came out, the entire audience quieted down. Li Ming's voice carried a smile, as if he was very happy. "I have nothing to do, so let the young people form a team and play polo."
Li Ming said and raised his voice. "Whoever wins, I will grant him a wish. But you have to promise me that you will play beautifully, beautifully! "
As he spoke, Li Ming looked around. "Whoever wants to play, step forward and let me take a look."
The imperial family never did things without a reason, especially when it came to a heavy promise like making a wish. The people present were all nobles who had been in the imperial court for many years. They naturally knew this truth and didn't dare to step forward rashly.
Lin Feibai walked out of the crowd and knelt down on one knee. "Your Majesty, this humble subject requests to play."
"You are …" Li Ming thought for a moment and was a little surprised. "Ah, you're that Xie Lanqing's son!"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble subject was banished to the southwest. These years, this humble subject killed enemies and bandits and was promoted to fifth-rank General Zhennan. Recently, the war has just ended and I miss my hometown, so I asked for leave to return to the capital. "
"You actually had such good fortune. You're really extraordinary. It's good that you know your mistakes and can change. Since you're asking to play, do you have an opponent you want? "
"This humble subject has heard that the capital's Second Young Master Su is very good at polo. Since there's a chance today," Lin Feibai said as he looked at Su Yongqing. "I hope that Assistant Minister Su will not be stingy with your guidance."
Hearing that Lin Feibai chose Su Yongqing, everyone looked at each other. For a moment, they couldn't figure out what kind of medicine was in this gourd.
Su Rongqing listened to Lin Feibai's words and looked at Lin Feibai quietly. Before he could speak, she heard a lazy voice.
"When it comes to playing polo, it's wrong of you to ask my second brother." Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Su Ronghua lazily getting up and walking down from the table. "In the capital, I, Su Ronghua, am not considered to be the best at polo, but I do have some reputation. "General Xie." Su Ronghua raised his hand. "I'm going to play a game on behalf of my younger brother. I'm sure General won't mind?"
"Okay." Without waiting for Lin Feibai to agree, Li Ming agreed. He turned to look at Su Ronghua and said with a smile, "Eldest Su is also here today. We've always liked your temperament. You and General Xie are both wonderful people. We're looking forward to this game. "
Since Li Ming had spoken, Lin Feibai couldn't refuse. He could only bow respectfully and leave with Su Ronghua to change his clothes.
As soon as they left, Shangguan Ya immediately stood up. Li Rong picked up his teacup and blew on the tea leaves floating on it. "What are you going to do?"
"Persuade him to be clear-headed."
Shangguan Ya said this and hurried to the tent where she was changing her clothes.
When she arrived at the tent, Su Ronghua had just changed his clothes and came out. When Shangguan Ya saw him, she immediately went up to him. "Su Ronghua!"
Su Ronghua glanced at her from the corner of her eyes and took the cue from the servant. She ignored her and walked straight ahead.
His legs were long and his strides were big. He didn't deliberately wait for Shangguan Ya. Shangguan Ya could only trot after him. "Why are you competing with Lin Feibai? Are you crazy!"
"You're clearly scheming against my younger brother. Do you think I'm a fool?" Su Ronghua glanced at her. "Besides, what's our relationship? If I like to play polo, I'll play polo. Do I have to give you a booklet? "
He returned Shangguan Ya's words to her word for word. Shangguan Ya was speechless for a moment and watched as Su Ronghua walked out.
Li Rong slowly drank a cup of tea and saw Shangguan Ya rush back aggressively. As soon as she sat down, she began to pour tea.
Li Rong looked at her sideways and couldn't help but laugh. "You ran into a rebuff?"
"Your Highness, now is not the time to laugh." She was a little anxious. "Su Ronghua is on the court and Su Yongqing is still down there. If we don't transfer him away, we're afraid that something will go wrong if we make a move on Xie Chunhe."
"It's fine." Li Rong's voice was very soft. She smiled and glanced at Pei Wenxuan, who was still sitting steadily on the court. "Pei Wenxuan is also sitting."
Li Rong's attitude made Shangguan Ya feel a little relieved. At this time, Lin Feibai also returned to the drill ground. They each led four people, got on their horses, and came to the middle of the court with their clubs. After an order was given, Su Ronghua swung the club before Lin Feibai could react and hit the ball out. Then, he rode his horse and rushed straight through the middle of the people led by Lin Feibai. Lin Feibai also reacted very quickly. He instantly turned around and rode his horse to catch up. Before Su Ronghua hit the ball into the goal, he backhanded the club and hit the ball back.
The beginning of the game was so intense that the audience instantly boiled over. The two teams began to chase back and forth on the court.
Lin Feibai was originally an assassin, so there was no need to talk about his skills. However, he didn't play polo often after all. Under the rules, he wasn't as nimble as Su Ronghua, who was used to playing polo.
However, he was still agile. Every time Su Ronghua was about to score, he would be stopped by him.
Thus, the two sides were in a deadlock for the entire first half, and not a single ball went in.
Although the ball didn't go in, this kind of evenly-matched situation made the entire court very nervous. Even Li Ming, who was used to watching polo, couldn't help but stare at the two people on the court.
Dong Ye carried the teapot to Pei Wenxuan's back and knelt down. He whispered, "Young Master, Su Yongqing's people have always been in the way. We have to send Su Yongqing away so that he can't be in charge of things from behind. "
Pei Wenxuan took the tea and looked at the court without saying anything.
Seeing that the first half was approaching, Su Ronghua suddenly sped up his offense. Lin Feibai was on guard. Seeing that Su Ronghua had changed to a reckless style of play, he couldn't help but frown. As they crossed, he said, "What are you fighting for?"
"What are you fighting for?" Su Ronghua chased after the ball. "That's what I'm fighting for."
"She doesn't like you." Just as Su Ronghua was about to hit the ball into the goal, Lin Feibai waved his hand and the ball turned back. "With your status, it's easy for you to find another noble woman. Why does Eldest Young Master Su have to be angry? "
"You think I'm angry?"
Su Ronghua looked at him coldly. He slid sideways from the horse and hung in the air. He agilely passed through the four people who were surrounding him and hit the ball into the distance with his stick.
"You're a playboy to begin with. Why are you pretending to be deeply in love?" Lin Feibai caught up with him. "If you like her, why don't you marry her earlier?"
As he spoke, Lin Feibai's teammates rushed up to stop him. Lin Feibai rushed forward and stood in front of the goal. He raised his hand and hit the ball back.
It was at this moment that the first of the three sounds of the gong rang out!
Everyone stood up and cheered.
Su Ronghua bypassed the crowd and rushed towards Lin Feibai.
Lin Feibai also chased after the ball and rushed towards Su Ronghua.
The ball was in the middle of the court. As long as he made the last hit, there was a possibility of scoring. It all depended on who made the first hit.
The two of them rode their horses and rushed forward. Li Chuan couldn't help but reveal a surprised expression. "What are they doing?"
The gong sounded for the second time!
Li Rong didn't reply to him. Shangguan Ya couldn't help but clench his fists.
The two horses were getting closer and closer. At the last moment, the two horses collided fiercely with each other. The polo clubs were also knocked together. Then, when the third gong sounded, accompanied by the neighing of the two horses, the two people were violently flung off the backs of the horses and rolled down!
Su Yongqing suddenly stood up and shouted, "Imperial doctor!"
As he spoke, he rushed towards the court.
Pei Wenxuan also stood up and hurriedly walked to Lin Feibai's side.
Lin Feibai didn't have any foundation in Huajing now and the Xie family members who came today weren't on good terms with him. If something really happened, he didn't care and was afraid that he would die on the court.
The imperial doctor trotted over. Su Yongqing and Pei Wenxuan first checked their injuries. After confirming that there were no major problems, the imperial doctor also rushed over.
Both of them were injured to varying degrees. After the imperial doctor treated them, he asked someone to help them leave.
Unexpectedly, Pei Wenxuan had just helped Lin Feibai turn around when he heard Su Ronghua's voice behind him. "There's still the second half."
Lin Feibai paused and turned around to see Su Ronghua's hand dripping with blood. He looked at him calmly. "I haven't won yet."
"Big Brother."
Su Yongqing frowned. "Go and rest first."
"Okay."
Lin Feibai met Su Ronghua's gaze. "I'll accompany you to the end."
The two of them were in a deadlock. At this moment, Pei Wenxuan chuckled. "It's just a game of polo, it's not like we can't change players."
As Pei Wenxuan spoke, he took the polo stick from Lin Feibai's hand and turned to look at Su Yongqing with a faint smile. "Second Young Master Su, what do you think?"
Su Yongqing looked at Pei Wenxuan coldly. Pei Wenxuan raised his eyebrows. "I'm already on the court, what's Second Young Master afraid of?"
Hearing this, Su Yongqing smiled.
"The Lord Pei is right."
Su Yongqing took the polo stick from Su Ronghua's hand and looked up, his eyes cold. "In the second half, I will consult the Lord Pei on behalf of Big Brother."
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