The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Fu approached Li Xiaogong.

"Brother, is polo so popular in our Tang Dynasty?" Li Fu asked curiously.

"You asked the right question." Li Xiaogong smiled and said, "From high-ranking officials to ordinary people, everyone likes it. It's just that ordinary people don't have the conditions to participate in such sports, but it doesn't stop them from watching it."

"Among the noble families in Chang'an City, there are many people who are supported to play polo. During festivals or when the host family has activities, they will invite them to compete with each other, or they will play a game for no reason. First, it is lively, and second, it is also to train the skills of their own team and see how their own team is. How is the team's level? "

"There are two polo courts in and outside Chang'an City. There are several matches between nobles throughout the year. Some even play polo in person.

When our uncle was young, he was also a good polo player. "

"Have you ever played polo, brother?"

"Of course I have." Li Xiaogong patted his chest proudly and said, "I'm not afraid of anyone when I play this thing."

Li Xiaogong was quite confident in his polo skills.

Li Fu was thinking that the emperor had a lot of fun when he was young. He played everything and even played polo in person.

After watching a game, Li Fu could see that polo is actually a risky sport. Once the skills are not good or something goes wrong on the field, falling off the horse or being trampled is possible.

What surprised Li Fu the most was the women's polo match that was currently being played on the field.

"There are only two polo fields in Chang'an City. Sometimes, several teams get together and fight for the field. The fight is quite intense." Li Xiaogong said: "Look at the two women's teams off the field. They are good at playing polo. Polo is a very tiring and dangerous sport, but in this situation, the women of the Tang Dynasty are not afraid. They are more passionate than some men."

"At first, the women played polo on donkeys for safety. Later, after getting familiar with it, they began to ride horses and gallop between the fields. These good players are really admirable."

When Li Xiaogong talked about these female players, his words were also full of appreciation and respect.

"Then is the sport of polo also popular among the daughters of officials?" Li Fu was curious. He turned his head and looked at the female relatives. He saw those beautiful young ladies, each with a flushed face and excited to the point of leaving the ground.

They were jumping and cheering for the people on the field, and they looked like they wanted to ride on horseback with a stick in their hands. It was not the players, but themselves.

"Of course, there are many people who ride horses in red clothes and hit the ball." Li Xiaogong laughed.

Li Xiaogong felt that his brother seemed a little "feudal".

"Don't think that playing polo is a sport that only warriors with good riding skills like. Those Confucian scholars and literati also like it. Occasionally, when they are in the mood, they can get on the horse and play a game."

"This is the style of our Tang people, it is courage."

Li Xiaogong's eyes flashed with pride.

After the women's game ended, some court officials couldn't hold back and rolled up their sleeves to go on the field.

Li Shimin readily agreed. The atmosphere has come to this point, so let everyone go.

The court officials went down to the court in twos and threes. After choosing their horses, they picked up the prepared polo sticks from the rack and went on the court.

The families of those who went on the court were also in the palace today. Seeing their husbands on the court, they were all proud.

No matter what, if they went on the court, they were warriors!

"Father wins!"

"Husband, win!"

The families cheered for them, which made the people on the court even more heroic.

More and more people went down the court, including members of the royal family.

Once on the court, there was no status, only teammates and opponents.

Even if you are not as good as others, you can't say anything, otherwise, you will be labeled as petty, and no one will dare to play polo with you in the future.

The horses' hooves were flying, and the intensity was no less than the previous two games.

There were constant cheers from the court.

There were court officials and young talents from various families.

"These young people on the field are really good. The young are formidable." Li Shimin praised with a smile.

After the young people came on the field, the dignitaries sitting in the stands had another purpose, to see who was the most talented, handsome, good at riding and playing football, and then to see what the other party's family background was like.They had to find a good husband for their daughters of the right age.

No matter what kind of activities were held in the palace during festivals, as long as there were young people involved, their elders would automatically think about these issues.

After all, in public, the children of noble families were in the same occasion, and they could only show up at activities held in the palace.

Empress Changsun looked at the wife of the Duke of Ying from time to time. She was looking at Li Shao, the young lady of the Duke of Ying.

Look at Li Shao, then look at Li Fu.

Huairen, Huairen, why are you so stupid?

Still staring at the ball.

Thinking of this, Empress Changsun sighed helplessly to one side, and then turned to look at Li Shimin.

The couple looked at each other, sighed slightly, and understood each other's meaning.

Everything is unspoken.

"Whose kid is that?" Li Shimin asked, "His riding skills are really extraordinary."

"That's General Li Keshi's son, Li Qi."

"So it's him. A tiger father has a good son." Li Shimin praised.

The young man playing polo on the field stole the limelight. Li Shimin looked at Li Fu, who was so excited that he frowned and looked a little disgusted.

Even if his riding skills are not superb and he can't go down to play polo, in front of so many people, can he be more stable?

Image, do you still want it?

With you like this, I really can't help you matchmaking.

I'm afraid those young women don't like you.

What should I do?

Li Shimin felt a little, his head was buzzing.

What a good opportunity it is today.

If he could replace Li Fu, he would want to replace Li Fu and go down to play a game of polo...

"Huairen." Li Shimin couldn't help it after all, and shouted.

Li Fu was so excited that he didn't hear anything.

It was Li Xiaogong who pulled Li Fu's sleeve.

"Big brother?" Li Fu was puzzled.

"His Majesty is calling you." Li Xiaogong winked at Li Fu.

Li Fu turned around and looked at Li Shimin.

He felt that Li Shimin's expression was a little wrong.

Hmm? Why is the Queen's expression so... hard to describe.

Alas? Chengqian? What's that look in your eyes?

Li Chengqian looked at his dumbfounded uncle Wang, sighed slightly, and there was no attachment in his eyes. He raised his hand and covered his eyes.

He couldn't bear to watch.

"Second brother?" Li Fu was puzzled.

What happened?

"Polo, is it good?" Li Shimin asked.

"It's good, it's played so well, it makes people excited." Li Fu smiled.

It would be nice if there were such matches to watch occasionally.

Moreover, the Prince of Hejian said that the wealthy families all have polo teams. It would be interesting if they held a league every year.

The emperor also likes polo. I wonder if he had a team before.

Li Fu's mind became active.

No wonder the rich like to raise a team. Taking them out to play games... they really like it. It would be so impressive if they could win a league championship.

It's mainly about passion.

"Have you ever thought about giving it a try?" Li Shimin asked tentatively.

"Brother, you are joking. My horsemanship is such that I can ride and run. I have practiced riding horses for the past two years." Li Fu said, "Look at those on the field. They are all masters of riding. I will not go up and humiliate myself."

"You are really self-aware." Li Shimin said with some anger in his tone: "Polo is a sport that is very popular throughout the Tang Dynasty. Whether it is martial artists, scholars, or even women in the boudoir, they all like it very much and even go to the field to play. You... ...haven't you ever thought about practicing and learning?

If you are good at polo, who knows, you might become the most popular man in Chang'an City, and many girls will be attracted to you. "

"You said that I am a self-aware person. If you say that I will raise a team in the future, it's okay, but let me play on the field by myself, forget it. I know my own strengths and weaknesses. If I really go on the field, I don't know whether the stick will hit the polo or hit me when I fall on the horse. "

How dangerous it is.

I have survived until now, with my riding skills, I will step on the horse's hoof when I go on the field.

If I am not careful, I will fall and become disabled.

Thinking of this, Li Fu suddenly woke up.

He looked at Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian's leg disease was caused by falling off the horse.

No, no, no.

Li Fu shook his head repeatedly.

"Absolutely not, safety first." Li Fu said.

"you!"Li Shimin was so anxious that his eyes were wide open.

Li Fu didn't notice what he meant at all.

"Huairen." At this time, Empress Changsun spoke: "There are many young talents present today, it is a lively occasion. In fact, the palace holds such gatherings every year for another purpose."

"Ah?" Li Fu was puzzled.

Isn't it for everyone to get together and have fun?

"Look at the young people who are going to the next stage, and then look at the women who are attending the palace banquet. Among them, there is the official's wife with her unmarried daughter, sitting on the side watching the game."

Li Fu reacted immediately.

So, to put it bluntly, such an occasion can be regarded as a blind date.

The two families are well matched and of similar age. The parents of the two families look at the children of the other family. If it is suitable, they can go back and finalize the marriage proposal.

Then good things are coming.

This...

I should have thought of it earlier.

Good guy, those grandsons, sweating so much on the field, it turns out that they are also spreading their peacocks.

To win the favor of the young lady.

You bastard!!!

Li Fu looked at the young men playing polo in the field and gnashed his teeth.

I am so great! Sha! Must!!!

Tui! Even if you told me such a method, I would not bother to use it!

Li Fu subconsciously looked for that figure.

Today, Li Shao, wearing a light yellow chest-length skirt, sat in the crowd, quiet and gentle, just staring at the court, concentrating, ignoring the noise around.

This was the second time Li Fu saw Li Shao. The first time he saw Li Shao, she was wearing men's clothes, but even the second time, Li Fu still recognized her at a glance.

Even if she was wearing a skirt, she sat there with an upright posture, her back straight, and her temperament was completely different from the woman next to her.

Don't say it, don't say it.

She looks really good.

As Li Fu watched, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, his eyebrows curved, and a smile appeared on his face unconsciously.

She is beautiful and good at martial arts. This girl is really versatile.

"Ahem." Li Shimin coughed twice.

Look, what does it look like.

? ? ?

Li Fu turned his head and looked at Li Shimin with a blank look.

What are you doing.

"You are not young anymore. Your marriage should have been considered for you a long time ago. It has been delayed until now. Today, take this opportunity to pay more attention to it yourself and look at each other. If there is someone you like, I, your second brother, will even risk my face to make peace for you." Li Shimin said seriously.

Seeing Li Shimin's serious expression.

Li Fu couldn't help but reach out and touch his face.

This... Is it necessary for Li Erfeng to sacrifice so much? And risk her face.

What is it? No one wants you?

That's too much.

He makes it seem like he's worthless.

Before I came to the Tang Dynasty, I accepted your words that you're worthless.

Now that I'm in the Tang Dynasty, you're still worthless? ! Then did I come here for nothing?

"No, second brother, are you making such a big sacrifice?" Li Fu couldn't help but ask.

If this is forced, don't force it.

It's just marrying a wife. He's not even 20 yet. Can't he marry a wife?

Are you kidding? Who are you looking down on?

It's not enough to just play polo to marry a wife. Even if you can't, it's okay to do something else! That's also excellent. Why should you define it by playing polo?

"I told you to learn to play polo and stand out. Look at you now." Li Shimin said helplessly, "What do you want me to say?"

"Besides playing polo, my brother has many advantages." Li Fu began to pick his fingers: "My brother is smart."

"Smart?" Li Shimin looked at Li Fu suspiciously.

"At least he's not stupid, right?!!!" Li Fu was angry.

"Okay, barely." Li Shimin responded.

"Just barely..." Li Fu's mouth twitched. If he wasn't afraid of being caught, he really wanted to put his 42-year-old shoes on Li Shimin's face.

"What else?" Li Shimin asked.

"My brother has a huge family business."

"Other children of noble families have family businesses that are no worse than yours." Li Shimin poured another basin of cold water on his head.