prosperous Tang Dynasty

Chapter 9 Playing Polo

As a traveler who likes to read books, Yang Qihan feels that her luck is pretty good. Although some ancient books from the pre-Qin and Han dynasties are just a one-sided relationship, for her, they are much better than those scholars of later generations. After all, they have no That opportunity, but I have it.

However, as a foodie, Yang Qihan feels that her luck is not so good. There is no chance of eating a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and even less possibility of steak. Fortunately, there are chicken, duck and fish meat that can satisfy her stomach. Otherwise, she really thought she could go crazy.In the Tang Dynasty, he was able to eat chicken, duck, fish, etc., thanks to the fact that he traveled through a wealthy family. His ancestors were imperial relatives, and now he is half of the imperial relatives.

The most recent major event in Chang'an City is the marriage between Yang Qihan and Princess Anding, and the gift from the late warrior Xun to Situ and Zhou Zhongxiao.Then give it to Taiwei, Prince Taishi, Taiyuan County King, the late Mrs. Lu Guozhong Lie and then Taiyuan Princess.On the [-]th, officials of the ninth rank and above in civil and military affairs in Beijing and wives of foreign officials were sent to Bianqiao to stay for three nights.

"Qi Han, what's wrong with you? Are you in a bad mood?" Zhang Xuanyi rode a horse and walked side by side with Yang Qihan, and he could see Yang Qihan frowning when he turned his head.

"It's nothing." Yang Qihan clamped the horse's belly with his legs, and the horse ran forward in pain.

Zhang Xuanyi looked at Yang Qihan's back, so he had no choice but to chase after him.

"Tsk. He still said no." Zhang Xuanyi followed Yang Qihan all the way, and seeing that the sun was about to set, the person in front of him still didn't respond at all, "We have known each other since we were young, and we only grew up wearing a pair of pants. Although you usually I don't see much in my mind, but I still know whether you are happy or not. Look at you now, is something wrong?"

"...I really can't do anything about you." Yang Qihan sighed, "He Lanminzhi."

"What's going on." Zhang Xuanyi wondered, didn't He Lanminzhi enter the court early?He remembered that although the old man of the Yang family, his brothers and nephews had married several princesses, they really had nothing to do with Yang Qihan. "Duke Helan Zhou made things difficult for you?"

"It's not..." Yang Qihan was also unconvinced in his heart, did he have a face that was easy to be bullied? "A few days ago when I went to a restaurant for a drink, I accidentally heard a piece of news in the private room. I thought it would spread throughout Chang'an in a few days."

"News? Could it be related to Helan Zhou Guogong? Let's hear it."

"You're really a gossip." Yang Qihan saw that Zhang Xuanyi was no longer as serious as before, so he knew that this fellow had started to be dishonest again. "Didn't His Majesty bestow a marriage on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince a few years ago?"

"Yes, I remember that I want to marry the daughter of Siwei Shaoqing Yang Sijian as my wife. I remember that the wedding date has been set, and it will be in the spring of next year, right?" Zhang Xuanyi smiled and looked at Yang Qihan after finishing speaking. Very embarrassing.

"You need to repeat the marriage of His Highness the Crown Prince." Yang Qihan rolled his eyes angrily, "This happened here. Siwei Shaoqing's daughter Yang Sijian is engaged to His Highness the Crown Prince. This year, I seldom go out, and the banquets of various governments can be pushed as they can, but I don’t want to have an accident.”

"What happened?"

"In Chang'an City, it was rumored that the daughter of Siwei Shaoqing, Yang Sijian, was very beautiful, and He Lanminzhi was used to lewd behavior. I don't know where she asked about the whereabouts of the Yang family's wife a few days ago, and followed her all the way. Rape/rape that is not as good as a beast." Yang Qihan said that he was not worth it for Yang Sijian's daughter, and he obviously went up to the mountain to pray for his relatives, but this happened to him.

"Wh... what?!!!" Zhang Xuanyi looked terrified, "He... He Lanminzhi, is he blinded by lust?! How dare he get involved with the future princess, he doesn't want to live anymore!"

"What kind of virtue did you know about He Lanminzhi on the first day?" Yang Qihan felt uncomfortable when he thought of He Lanminzhi's face, "Siwei Shaoqing and Yang Sijian are also my uncle in terms of seniority. It’s really annoying to have this stuff happen.”

"Whether this incident happened or not, the bottom line is that He Lanmin's words and deeds are too much."

"Isn't that right? He does whatever he wants, and he does such shameless behavior to the future princess, he doesn't know that he is trying to die, and he hates himself for living too long?" As a junior, she wants to give that With He Lanmin's punch, it doesn't matter whether his grandmother is his elder or not.

"He Lanminzhi was favored by Mrs. Rongguo in his early years, and the queen favored him. His temper has long been crooked. He did such a thing because the elders in his family did not act." Zhang Xuanyi thought of the time when he saw He Lanminzhi's face at the court banquet. I felt sick for a while, "Qi Han, he dared to talk about these things in the restaurant, and I'm afraid that everyone in Chang'an will know about it in a few days."

Yang Qihan sighed, "There are a lot of people in the restaurant, and everyone is interested in saying a few words about the royal secrets. At that time, He Lanminzhi may not be able to leave behind the reputation of defying power, but the reputation of Crown Prince Hong But it's ugly."

"Sylphy, how about we make a bet?"

"What are you gambling?"

"Just bet on He Lanminzhi's future."

"He Lanmin is so daring, but it is not wise to kill He Lanmin because of this royal scandal. If I choose him, His Majesty will demote him from Chang'an. In name, he will go to Beijing to serve, but in reality he will be exiled."

"You're right, but I don't think He Lan Minzhi will reach the place safely. He will be killed on the way, and it's the royal family who did it."

"Okay, what's the stake?"

"How about the loser being a coachman for a month to the winner?"

"Okay, let's do it!"

With the stakes below, Yang Qihan can only pray that the fact that He Lanmin was killed by Princess Taiping on the way recorded in the wild history is true. She doesn't want to be someone's driver for a month.

"Qi Han, it's been really cold these days, should we go play polo with some people in a few days?" Zhang Xuanyi didn't intend to continue talking about those worries, they just had to wait for the results, and those things were temporary It will not be their turn for juniors to talk about things for a long time. "I still remember those people we won in the spring of last year. They sent a challenge letter and said they would have a competition at Meiyuan."

"The one who lost to us the year before last?" Yang Qihan thought about the polo match the year before last, but she couldn't remember much after looking it over, "Sylphy, did we win against those people?"

"..." Zhang Xuanyi was also convinced, the dignified grandson of Duke Guan, why did he think about what he had won, and the person they won was Li Jingye, a celebrity among Chang'an Xungui's children.Others said that they were extremely proud, but when they came to Yang Qihan, they just asked them what they had won against their opponents. "Li Jingye lost to us in a other garden."

"Where is the Bieyuan?" Yang Qihan had some impression of Bieyuan, but she had never been there before, "Then who is the Bieyuan recorded in?"

"The Bieyuan is in the east of the city, and it will be recorded under your name."

"Li Jingye? Didn't he attack the Duke of England some time ago, and immediately became the calendar official Taifu Shaoqing? Why do you want to be a playboy like before?"

Zhang Xuanyi couldn't bear it anymore. He raised his head and laughed a few times, which made his stomach ache, "Qi Han, if Li Jingye is not here, you will be so mad. If you are good at riding and shooting, The talented eldest grandson of the British prince Li Ji is described by you as a dude who has nothing to do and only wants to enjoy life and have fun, so if he knows about it, why don't you work hard with you?"

"The Tang Dynasty established the country by force, and won the world on horseback. A gentleman has six arts, which art is not related to riding and archery? Li Jingye is not the only one among the sons of Chang'an Xungui who is good at riding and archery. You and I are worse than him? "Yang Qihan stayed in the Tang Dynasty for 16 years no matter what. She also learned riding and archery since she was a child. Compared with Li Jingye, she is not bad at all.

"Yes, yes, please don't show mercy next time at the Plum Garden polo match."

"That's natural." Yang Qihan got up and led the horse grazing beside him, "Is the time for the Plum Garden polo match set?"

"The time has been set, and it will be at noon three days later."

"understood."

Polo is riding on a horse and playing polo with a stick, also known as killing.

Three days later, many ladies and gentlemen who came to watch the battle gathered in the plum garden, all talking about their favorite teams with great interest.

Yang Qihan changed clothes in the house and ran into Zhang Xuanyi who was waiting outside. Seeing Yang Qihan coming out, Zhang Xuanyi greeted him and said with a smile: "I really didn't expect that Qihan's reputation would surpass Li Dedicated."

"What do you mean?"

"During the last competition, almost all the women in Chang'an City were chasing Li Jingye and others, but today they all want to see Princess Anding's future husband-in-law, so the seats are full."

"..." Yang Qihan was speechless for a while, "Everyone on stage today is a dashing young man, you just provoked hatred for me by saying that, so don't say it later."

"Okay, the time is coming soon, let's go out quickly."

"Ah."

There are [-] fine horses on the Meiyuan Racecourse. The tails of the horses are tied together, and the players participating in the competition wear scarves and boots.With the referee's order, everyone moved.

Zhang Xuanyi is the forward and Yang Qihan is the defender. The former is scoring points and the latter is guarding. There is a clear division of labor.

Li Jingye is not the old man of the year before last, he has learned a lot in the past two years, and even discussed plans with many people before this competition, he does not want to lose to the same person again.

Li Jingye shouted, "Pass the ball! Hurry up!"

Zhang Xuanyi yelled, "Stop him!"

The two teams in front were stuck in a stalemate. Whoever got the ball would go for the opponent. After several times of grabbing the ball, it was very chaotic on the field.

"You stay here and guard." Yang Qihan clamped his legs after finishing speaking, and the horse started to run, "Xuan Yi!"

"Just waiting for you!"

"Quick! Stop him!"

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