Yunling's sudden "that's not right" made Lu Yinghuai's heart skip a beat.

He originally planned to go to the polo field so that he could ride horses with Yunling. If Yunling didn't know how to ride, he could teach her. This way, he could have more opportunities to spend time with her and leave more beautiful memories of them together in her heart, which would naturally increase his chances of winning.

He had already started planning this back in Shucheng, and now that he saw Yunling had taken a liking to it, he was naturally pleased. However, her sudden remark made him a little nervous.

He feared that Yunling, with her intelligence, would guess his despicable thoughts, so his smile was unnatural, and he forced himself to remain calm, saying:

"No...what's wrong?"

"You, how come you don't have a double chin?"

Lu Yinghuai: ? ? ? ? ? ?

"Double...double...double what was it again?"

Caught off guard by the question, Lu Yinghuai had no clue whatsoever and could only stammer.

"Double chin. When most people lie down and look forward, their chin will subconsciously press down, which will cause some fat to stick out. How come you don't have one?"

Intrigued by Yun Ling's words, Lu Yinghuai reached down to touch his chin, asking in confusion:

"Does Lingniang have any? What kind is it?"

"Isn't that obvious? If I didn't have any, why would I ask you? What else could it be but some fatty meat?"

Lu Yinghuai did want to touch Yun Ling's chin to see what it looked like, but that gesture was too impudent and unacceptable. He decided to settle things quickly.

"Then it's settled. When we get to Mincheng, we'll go to the polo field together. No backing out."

"good."

Having received confirmation, Lu Yinghuai walked with an air of elation. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself, thinking that even his own feet knew his intentions. How could that clever little fellow not understand?

Thinking back to the last time he asked her what she thought of him, and her answers, he shook his head and smiled bitterly. He really had been defeated by her.

After he left, Yunling breathed a long sigh of relief. That was so close! He almost caught her off guard when she tried to steal those hairpins and jewelry.

If Lu Yinghuai found out that she had such unseemly thoughts, he might not take her along. Where would she find such a risk-free business then?

Fortunately, she reacted quickly!

**

Whether it was fate or not, it seemed like the blink of an eye, and the ship arrived in Mincheng. Just as Lu Yinghuai had said, Chengbo would stay in Mincheng for five days before setting off for his final destination, Bianjing, early on the sixth day.

Yunling, Lu Yinghuai, Tang Ling, Chen Jie, and Gangzi, a group of five, ate a hearty meal in town, bought some dry food, and then rode fast horses to the polo field.

The fast horse galloped along, and the bumpy ride inevitably made people dizzy, so we rested for a while halfway through the journey. We finally arrived at dusk on the second day, which took about two days.

The polo field and the hot spring are two separate places, but because they are adjacent to each other, people who come to play polo usually choose to stay at the hot spring, making the connection between the two even closer.

However, this hot spring place looks like a temple from the outside. A long staircase leads straight up, and halfway up there is a square incense burner. The incense burner is filled with smoke, which rises continuously and eventually disappears into the air.

According to Gangzi, those who enjoy pleasure for nothing feel somewhat indebted. They pay money to the gods and believe that they have God's protection, so they can rest assured.

A middle-aged man, not very tall and with thick hair, came out to greet them, which dispelled Yunling's suspicion that this place was a temple.

"Gentlemen, your timing is truly unfortunate. The valley is full of distinguished guests today, so..."

"Valley Master, may I speak with you in private?"

Lu Yinghuai and the man went to the side, not knowing what they were going to say.

The remaining four were somewhat uneasy. They had finally made it here, exhausted in body and mind, only to find themselves with nowhere to stay. Apart from the hot spring valley, the surrounding area was desolate.

Now that it was dark and a cold wind was blowing, even Tang Ling, who had a good temper, couldn't help but curse her father and call out her mother.

After waiting a while, the middle-aged man known as the Valley Master returned, a smile on his face, and said:

"I forgot. Two guests checked out of their private rooms this afternoon. I was so busy that I forgot about it. It's just that the young gentlemen will have to squeeze into two private rooms."

"It's alright, as long as we have a place to stay, we'll trouble the Valley Master to make the arrangements."

There are two side rooms, one for Yunling and Tangling, and one for Lu Yinghuai, Chen Jie, and Gangzi.

Because they were all very weak, each of them only had a small bowl of porridge and two dishes of vegetarian food that the valley owner had sent before they went to bed.

**

The next day, after it was fully light, Yunling woke up with a grumpy mood. With her sleepy eyes still half open, she was surprised to see the mountains in the distance. It was then that she realized how wonderful their room was.

The doors all slid open one at a time. The rooms were elegantly decorated, with a faint scent of incense wafting through the air. The rooms weren't cold; perhaps it was because of the hot springs, but even the floor was warm.

Lying in bed, you can see the continuous mountain range in the distance. Stepping out of the room, you'll find yourself in a private open-air hot spring with crystal-clear water that ripples and seems to be steaming.

Yunling felt every pore on her body open up, and she was eager to enjoy the hot spring water, but her thoughts were quickly scared away by the knocking on the door.

"Boss, are you guys awake yet? It's quite lively at the polo field."

"Coming, we're coming right now."

This might be a great way to make a fortune, and Yunling certainly wouldn't miss it. She quickly put on her corset, straightened her clothes, and tightened her shoes and socks. After Tang Ling came out of the outhouse, they went out together.

After eating some vegetarian food in the dining hall to fill their stomachs, the group headed to the polo field. The polo field was quite lively during the day, which was a stark contrast to the desolate place at night, where even birds refused to roost. It was like heaven and hell.

The sound of horses clattering continuously filled Yunling with longing. The polo field was very large. The first thing that caught her eye was the covered stands. Opposite to the stands were the petition drum and the scoring flags. The two polo goals were located on the sides, forming a kind of encirclement, leaving no stone unturned.

People were delighted, and even the horses in the stables pouted and cheered with joy.

Chen Jie and Gangzi had been itching to ride horses for a long time; for men, horses have a natural attraction.

In the past, when they were escorting goods on their journeys, they would unload the cargo from their horses during rest periods and then ride back up to compete and see who was the true hero on horseback.