Two rows of men and women stood facing each other on either side, with the Southern Migration Moon positioned directly opposite the Princess.
"The poet's horsemanship is quite good," the princess said with an enigmatic smile.
Nan Qianyue met her gaze, and after a long while, she finally smiled and said, "Your princess illness has just healed, so be careful when you play polo."
A dark glint flashed in the princess's eyes, and her fingers tightened their grip on the golf club, as if she wanted to tear the woman in front of her to pieces immediately.
They caused her suffering for several days and even dared to ridicule her.
"This match will last about an hour and will be divided into six sets. The team with the most goals in total will win."
"Ready!" The referee raised his flag, and the surrounding audience craned their necks.
"start!"
With a light wave of the command flag, the horses' hooves flew in an instant.
Nan Qianyue and Xie Yanzhou worked together seamlessly without needing to discuss anything. One of them made a feint to steal the ball, actually distracting the opponent, while the other took the opportunity to raise his bat and knock the ball away. Before the Fifth Princess could even react, the ball was already flying towards her.
Fortunately, Young Master Lu reacted quickly and struck the polo ball.
Nanqianyue used her superb horsemanship to break free, snatched the flying polo ball, and hit it at Xie Yanzhou.
Xie Yanzhou lived up to expectations, leaping forward to knock the polo ball into the goal and landing it steadily on the opponent's back.
The Fifth Princess and Miss Xu exchanged glances, both seeing astonishment in each other's eyes. They hadn't even made a move yet, and the goal had already been scored.
The Second Prince stared in a daze at Nan Qianyue's dashing figure and the smile on her beautiful face, which shone softly in the golden sunlight.
"What is my royal brother doing!" The princess really wanted to hit him on the head with her golf club; how could he be so distracted at a time like this?
On the stands, Nan Xiang stood tall with a proud smirk on his face. "Look at that girl, so talented in both literature and martial arts! Whose is she? Hers! His own daughter!"
The Grand Commandant Song next door glanced disdainfully at the Prime Minister of the South and couldn't help but scoff.
Upon hearing this, the Prime Minister glanced at him and said smugly, "Grand Commandant Song has led troops for many years, so his daughter must be quite capable as well. Don't worry, it's just children playing around."
Grand Commandant Song was so angry that he didn't want to speak.
Inside the stadium, horses neighed, and handsome men and beautiful women chased after the polo ball at lightning speed, wielding polo mallets. The sound of mallets striking the ball echoed through the sky. Every time the ball approached the goal, the audience held their breath, a mixture of tension and excitement amidst the fierce polo battle.
Ye Jian, standing next to Xiao Chen, nodded twice. "Miss Nan knows so much."
Xiao Chen's expression was cold, revealing his bad mood. What exactly happened during the two months that Nan Nan and Xie Yanzhou spent adventuring in the martial world?
I need to find some time to ask.
Amidst a jumble of thoughts, Xiao Chen absentmindedly turned his gaze toward Prince Anzheng.
At yesterday's palace banquet, the portrait that Prince Han presented was replaced by the portrait of Grand Commandant Song's daughter by Prince Anzheng.
He intended to replace the princess with his bodyguards, but he was too quick, and the princess was replaced by Prince Anzheng.
Judging from Lady Song's reaction, she must have indeed been to the north two years ago and encountered Prince Han. It makes sense that King Anjeong replaced the portrait with Lady Song's and placed the jade pendant on her.
But does Nan Nan know? It's best if she doesn't; it would be better if she misunderstood.
"Someone has fallen from grace!" someone in the stands exclaimed.
At the same time, Nan Xiang jumped up, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Grand Commandant Song, who was standing nearby, quickly added fuel to the fire, saying, "Prime Minister, don't worry, it's just children playing around."
Two people were dismissed: Xie's third son and Nan Yichu.
As for why the two men were brought down, only the parties involved know the truth.
"Brother!" Nan Qianyue struck the polo ball that flew right in front of her at the Fifth Princess, then turned her horse around and galloped towards Nan Yichu.
"Did you fall down somewhere?" Nan Qianyue dismounted to check on him.
I dare not move him before I know the extent of his injuries.
Nan Yichu clutched her calf, wincing in pain. "Big sister... my leg... feels like it's going to break..."
Nan Qianyue glared at him. Couldn't she tell if it was broken or not? She just didn't know if it was fractured.
The referee paused the game because players from both teams were injured.
The Prime Minister, accompanied by familiar imperial physicians and servants carrying a stretcher, hurriedly ran into the arena.
"Qianyue, how is the situation?" Nan Xiang asked, panting as he squatted down.
Nan Qianyue had already checked Nan Yichu's leg and silently put it down. "It's nothing serious, she just needs to rest for a day or two."
The Prime Minister breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly ordered his servants to carry the man away, "Quickly, take him away."
The situation here is alright, but the situation of Young Master Xie over there is more serious.
Mrs. Huang ran into the field almost crying, "My son, where are you hurt? Let your mother see!"
The young master Xie, who had arrived with him, glared fiercely at Xie Yanzhou and rebuked him, "How could you protect your brother? You let him fall right under your nose!"
Xie Yanzhou remained silent, his face grim.
"It was Nan Yichu who pushed me!" Even in pain, Young Master Xie did not forget to accuse her.
"What?!" Upon hearing this, Huang was shocked and made a move to demand an explanation.
Seeing this, Xie Yanzhou said in a low voice, "His Majesty and the Empress Dowager are watching. If you want to die, find a quiet place and don't drag the Marquis's mansion down with you." If it weren't for his grandparents, he wouldn't bother with it.
"You!" Madam Huang exclaimed angrily, clutching her chest in despair. "Young Master, aren't you going to do anything about this?"
Although Xie Shizi was dissatisfied with Xie Yanzhou's attitude, he knew that he could not cause trouble under His Majesty's nose. Envoys from various countries were present, and if he openly damaged the reputation of Dongling, his whole family would not have an easy time.
As for his downfall, it was merely an accident during children's play.
"Take her away! Take her away!" Prince Xie raised his hand and forcibly pulled Madam Huang away.
As Nan Qianyue walked to Xie Yanzhou's side, she watched Huang Shi and Xie Shizi's backs as they left. "My brother secretly told me that Xie San wanted to trip him up, but my brother hardened his heart and pulled him down as well."
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