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Dongfang Wenying pulled Jian Xi over and said, "Jie'er, Yu'er, come quickly. This is your brother-in-law's sister. Come and greet her."

"Jier has met his sister."

"Yuer has met sister."

Jian Xi returned the greeting generously and said jokingly, "I was in a hurry today and didn't bring any gifts. I have two more brothers for nothing. I will definitely give them gifts when I get home."

Madam Wang smiled and took Jian Xi's hand. "There's no need for you youngsters to use these etiquettes. They just came back from studying in Cangzhou a few days ago and will be leaving home again soon. I thought I would bring them to the polo game this time to relax them."

Cangzhou Academy is the most famous academy on this continent, with students from all over the five dynasties. All those who can enter Cangzhou Academy are chosen ones from aristocratic families.

It seems that the Wang family's foundation is even deeper than she imagined.

"Hurry up and take Xi'er to your seat. Your two brothers will also have to go to their respective seats."

"it is good."

Because the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion and Shen Nanxing's were both of the second rank, when the seating was arranged, Mrs. Wang's seat was next to theirs.

Boys and girls sit at different seats according to their age. Dongfang Hongjie and Dongfang Hongyu have grown up. They bid farewell to their elders and left together.

Jian Xi just wanted to ask about the affairs of Cangzhou Academy. She started chatting sincerely, making Mrs. Wang, the long-time mistress of the house, laugh so hard that she was shaking with laughter.

It was the first time that Dongfang Wenying met Jian Xi who was so talkative. Her mother never liked to pretend, and it was obvious that she really liked Jian Xi, so much so that even her own daughter had to stand aside.

Cangzhou Academy has enrollment quotas every year. Students can be admitted through the entrance examination or through family recommendation. This family is not an ordinary family, but a prestigious family that has been established for more than a hundred years. Reputation and the best in the family are all taken into consideration.

The Wang family just met the criteria, so there were twenty recommended places every year. As the youngest daughter of the clan leader, it was not difficult for Mrs. Wang to get two places.

Jian Xi thought of the two well-mannered children she had just seen. It was obvious that they had received a good education. This might be the aristocratic education in ancient times.

"The Holy One has arrived!"

At the distant entrance, a huge group of people surrounded Emperor Xuanyuan, who was sitting on a dragon chariot carried by sixteen people, looking down on all living beings from a high position.

Mrs. Wang hurriedly pulled Jian Xi and Dongfang Wenying to the seats and bowed.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be well and healthy."

The people around lowered their heads, and Jian Xi quietly raised her head and squinted.

This is what it must feel like to be above everyone else.

I really don’t know how happy Emperor Xuanyuan, as the highest person, must be, as he can control the life, death, honor and disgrace of others with just one sentence.

And she, a humble servant, could only look at her superiors from a distance.

It's such a damned inferior feeling. When will I no longer have to kneel like this all the time?

The banquet only began when Emperor Xuanyuan sat down.

Below Emperor Xuanyuan, there was a woman wearing strange clothes and looking arrogant. She was Zhang Cen'er, the princess of the Xuanwu Dynasty.

Sitting below Zhang Cen'er were a group of envoys from the Xuanwu Dynasty.

For such a grand banquet, a circle of tarpaulin seats were set up around the huge horse arena.

In the middle was a green lawn with horses and clubs ready to go.

Jian Xi was far away and couldn't hear the conversation clearly.

The servants in the horse farm were all dressed as palace maids. Emperor Xuanyuan ordered the banquet to begin, and countless palace maids came in one after another carrying snacks and fruits.

There was a faint sound of bells and stringed instruments coming from afar. Facing the spring sunshine, sipping fragrant tea and snacks is one of the great pleasures in life.

Mrs. Wang was knowledgeable and would give Jian Xi some advice from time to time. The two of them had a very pleasant conversation.

An eunuch trotted over and stopped in front of Jian Xi's seat.

"Is she the young lady from General Shen's mansion?"

Jian Xi didn't understand what was going on. She felt scrutinized by people all around her, so she stood up and saluted.

"Yes, may I ask who is your father-in-law?"

"This is Eunuch Jinbao, the chief eunuch of His Majesty's personal servants," Mrs. Wang explained.

Jian Xi knew that Madam Wang was reminding her, so she bowed and said, "Hello, Eunuch Jinbao."

"Oh, young lady, you really embarrassed me. His Majesty said that the first polo match is the most important. Princess Jiahe wants to play a game of polo with the young men and women of the Xuanyuan Dynasty. The rest of the people are already in place, waiting for the young lady to change clothes and enter the field."

The imperial edict must not be disobeyed.

Mrs. Wang stopped Dongfang Wenying who wanted to step forward to defend herself.

"Mother, Xi'er is a girl, and I've never heard that she can ride a horse before. Why are you suddenly letting her go on the field?"

"Shut up! This is an imperial decree, you have no right to interfere."

A warm current flowed through Jian Xi's heart, and she comforted Dongfang Wenying, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I have learned to ride a horse."

Seeing that Jinbao was still waiting for a reply, he smiled and nodded in agreement, took Xiaoshuang to change clothes, and gave Zicui a wink when leaving.

On the polo field, there are two teams, red and white.

The white team is composed of people from the Xuanwu Dynasty headed by Zhang Cen'er, while the red team is composed of people from the Xuanyuan Dynasty led by the eighth prince Xuanyuan Zangzhen.

Women in the Xuanyuan Dynasty valued fragility as beauty. Even if there were rich girls who wanted to learn horse riding, no one would put in the effort to practice it seriously.

Jian Xi changed into riding clothes and went on stage. She found that they were all old acquaintances. Xuanyuan Zangzhen and Xuanyuan Qingqing were both members of the royal family. The other two were Gao Yunhuai and Lan An, whom she had met at the Hanmei Banquet before.

These people are all unmarried.

He jumped onto the horse with neat and beautiful movements, and rode to Gao Yunhuai's side and stood still.

Including her, there are five people in total.

Zhang Cen'er pulled the reins with her hands, the brightness in her eyes matched with her flaming red lips, the scorching sun was just like this.

"How come there is no one left in the Xuanyuan Dynasty? Sending out such a delicate beauty, don't cry if you lose later."

When Xuanyuan Qingqing heard Zhang Cen'er praising Jian Xi, she glared at Jian Xi fiercely.

Emperor Xuanyuan, who was sitting high up in the throne, was delighted. Seeing the troops on both sides standing still, he raised his hand to signal the start of the game.

Then a referee shouted: "First round begins!"

"The prize - a rare and precious horse from the Western Regions!"

The gongs and drums were struck.

The competition begins.

Jian Xi had never played polo, but she had played badminton. The polo stick in her hand was not heavy, and she found the feel after swinging it a few times.

The Xuanwu Dynasty also has three men and two women.

Zhang Cen'er's riding skills are better than those of ordinary men. He took the lead and won the first goal.

Jian Xi didn't move forward at first, but just observed everyone's strength from behind.

Gao Yunhuai seemed to be restraining himself intentionally. One could tell from the way he rode his horse that he was not using his full strength.

Xuanyuan Qingqing followed behind Gao Yunhuai, saying affectionately, "Master Gao, wait for me!"

Jian Xi felt a chill. This clamp was nothing like the Xuanyuan Qingqing who had been sarcastic and difficult to her at the palace banquet before.

Then he focused his mind on the game. After all, Lan An had been practicing martial arts since he was young, and he and Xuanyuan Zangzhen cooperated to tie the score.

The ball was passed to Xuanyuan Qingqing. She thought for a moment and swung the ball back, sending it straight towards Jian Xi's face.

Jian Xi immediately adjusted her position, exerted force with her arms, and swung heavily.

Enter the cave!

When the gongs and drums sound, the red team scores a point.

Dongfang Wenying was always paying attention to the game. She was happier than anyone else when she saw Jian Xi score a goal. "Wow! Mother, look! Xi'er is so good! She scored!"

"I see. It seems that your sister is not an ordinary person." Mrs. Wang said meaningfully.