Do you know: I am the crown prince

Chapter 78 Jinming Lake

Yongchang Earl's Mansion

Mrs. Wu was thinking about whether there would be any omissions in this polo match.

Hosting a polo club seems to have accumulated a lot of connections for her, but hosting a polo club is not that simple.

The wealthy families in Bian Jing were not always on good terms with each other. If they met, there would inevitably be verbal sparring, and she had to mediate all of this.

Moreover, new nobles often emerge in Bianjing, and none of them can be missed.

Otherwise, not only will you not be able to build up your network, you will also offend many people.

Therefore, for every polo match, Mrs. Wu would start planning several months in advance and would constantly make adjustments during the process.

Even though she was about to start, she kept checking for omissions, fearing that there would be any omissions.

The sound of hurried footsteps woke up Mrs. Wu who was deep in thought.

Mrs. Wu frowned and asked, "What happened?"

"Madam, Eunuch Liu from the East Palace is here." He said to my mother.

Upon hearing this, Madam Wu suddenly stood up, quickly calmed down, and asked, "Has the master gone to meet him?"

"The master has already welcomed the guests to the front hall, but Eunuch Liu said that he came to see the madam for something, so the master sent someone to ask the madam to come over quickly." Xiang said to his mother.

"Looking for me?" Mrs. Wu was startled and asked, "What did you say?"

"No, the messenger just told the lady to go over quickly." Xiang said to her mother.

"Send someone to reply and tell them that I will be there after changing my clothes." Mrs. Wu said.

"Yes." I replied to my mother.

Madam Wu changed her clothes with the help of her maid and went to the front hall. On the way, she was still wondering why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent someone to visit her.

I waited until I got to the front hall, but I still had no idea.

"Greetings, Eunuch Liu." Madam Wu nodded slightly to Liu Sanshi as a greeting.

"You're welcome, Countess." Liu Sanshi quickly returned the greeting.

"Please take a seat, Eunuch Liu." Madam Wu greeted him and came to sit down next to Earl Yongchang.

"Madam, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to go to the polo match you are hosting, and I have specially sent Eunuch Liu to inform you." Earl Yongchang said.

"Mr. Yongchang, you are too kind. Your Highness sent me over to ask if it is convenient." Liu Sanshi said with a smile.

"I am so happy that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can come. How can it be inconvenient?" Madam Wu said with a smile.

Even though she was reluctant in her heart, she didn't dare show it.

For officials, the most reluctant thing was to invite the emperor to dinner.

The first is the safety issue. If something goes wrong, you may lose your life.

Even if it is safe, the quality of the food is still a problem.

If the food is bad, the emperor will be unhappy. If the food is too good, the emperor will think you are a corrupt official. What should you do?
The crown prince is the heir to the throne and the only son of the emperor.

There was actually no difference between entertaining him and entertaining the emperor.

Moreover, Zhao Xing is young and his thoughts are even more difficult to guess.

If you suddenly want to play polo, or if you encounter danger on the way there or back, the Earl's Mansion of Yongchang will be responsible.

But given Zhao Xing's identity, she could neither refuse nor dissuade him.

"However, the polo field is next to the Jinming Lake in the western suburbs outside the city. Your Highness wants to go out of the city. Will the government agree?" asked Madam Wu.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already consulted His Majesty, so the Countess need not worry. In addition, in order to ensure His Royal Highness's safety, the defense of the polo field needs to be handed over to the Eastern Palace's imperial guards." Liu Sanshi said.

"Of course. Now there are only three days left until the polo match. I wonder when the imperial guards will take over?" asked Madam Wu.

"Early tomorrow morning, the imperial guards will go to the polo field to take over. The Countess must inform them in advance to avoid any conflicts." Liu Sanshi said.

"Don't worry, Eunuch Liu. I will go to the polo field in person to give instructions later." Madam Wu said.

"Then I will go back and report first." Liu Sanshi stood up and said.

Earl Yongchang and Madam Wu tried to persuade Liu Sanshi to stay for a while, and then sent him out of the house.

Watching Liu Sanshi riding away in the carriage, Mrs. Wu turned around and was about to go inside.

"Wait!" Earl Yongchang called Madam Wu and stepped forward, saying, "This is a good opportunity. You should mention Dalang more often in front of the emperor."

"Doesn't the master always say that it's not good for me to be in the spotlight by running a polo field? Why is he asking me to go to His Highness and speak well of Dalang now? If you want to say anything, you should do it yourself." After saying this, Madam Wu turned around and left.

She was of proud character and disdained to do anything that would ruin her illegitimate son, but she would not help him with his plans either.

"you…"

Earl Yongchang pointed at Madam Wu's back with a grim expression, but he could do nothing.

The Earl's Mansion of Yongchang has become one of the best among the many Earl's Mansions in Bianliang, and is even much better than some of the declining marquis' mansions, all thanks to Madam Wu.

Moreover, Mrs. Wu's family has been a family of scholars for generations, so he didn't have the confidence to divorce her.

……

Liu Sanshi returned to the Eastern Palace and reported what had happened to Zhao Xing.

After hearing this, Zhao Xing said, "Let Cao Mian and Fang Zhongrong lead their troops to take over the defense of Jinmingchi Villa and the polo field."

Jinming Lake was originally dug for naval training. After Emperor Taizong ascended the throne, it was expanded a lot, becoming an artificial lake with a radius of more than ten miles. Many buildings were built around it and on the water. Every year, civil and military officials would come to watch the naval training.

As various princes were destroyed, the navy became less useful and Jinming Lake became a royal villa.

Mrs. Wu’s polo field is not far from Jinming Lake. Zhao Xing goes there to watch polo and then goes to Jinming Lake Villa for a nap at noon.

"Yes!" Liu Sanshi responded and went to pass on the order.

……

The news that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would attend the polo club quickly spread throughout the wealthy families in Bian Jing.

Many people who received the invitation and had not originally planned to go changed their minds and prepared to go.

Whether their brother or sister is favored by the prince, it is a great thing for them.

At one time, many families asked their wives to make new clothes for their children overnight, ready for them to wear on the day of the polo match.

……

In a blink of an eye, it was the day of the polo match. Gu Tingye and Qi Heng came to the East Palace early in the morning.

Today, they will accompany him to the polo match.

Zhao Xing rode in a carriage, and Gu Tingye and Qi Heng followed on horseback on both sides. They left the city under the escort of hundreds of imperial guards.

After leaving the city, the road became bumpy.

By the time the carriage arrived at the polo field, Zhao Xing was almost vomiting from the bumpy ride.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

As soon as Zhao Xing got out of the carriage, Madam Wu led the two young men forward to pay their respects.

"No gift."

Zhao Xing forced a smile, looked at the two young men behind Madam Wu, and said, "These two are Madam Liang's two young masters, right?"

"That's right." Madam Wu replied, and tilted her head and said, "Bing'er, Han'er, quickly pay your respects to His Highness!"

"Your servant Liang Bing (Liang Han) pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The two men bowed.

"No need to be so polite." Zhao Xing nodded slightly.

"Your Highness, please come in!" said Madam Wu.

Zhao Xing nodded and, under the guidance of Madam Wu, came to a tent.

"Your Highness, Bing'er often comes to the polo field to play and knows it very well. Why don't you let him stay with Your Highness and explain it to you?" said Madam Wu.

"Okay, let him stay. I am the guest today and the Countess is the host, you go and get busy." Zhao Xing said.

"Then I will take my leave first." Madam Wu bowed and led Liang Han away.

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