Xia Mengyao's blood boiled as she listened to the familiar drum beats. The only thing left in her eyes was the fist-sized polo ball.
The polo ball is made of wood, painted with colorful patterns, and filled with silver bells that tinkle when rolling. Xia Mengyao grew up listening to this sound, and she thinks it is the most beautiful music in the world.
The polo ball was thrown into the air, Xia Mengyao was in front, Qingfeng cooperated with her tacitly, and she successfully grabbed the first ball!
Long Haochang shouted "good job" and rode his brown horse across, leaving the group of noble ladies behind. "Well done! Pass the ball to me!"
Xia Mengyao loosened the reins, and Qingfeng knew how to run. She was focused on protecting the ball and completely ignored Long Haochang's words.
Ji Yunhuan patted Chi Feng's neck and deliberately slowed down.
She found that Xia Mengyao seemed to have changed after she grabbed the ball. Xia Mengyao no longer blindly tried to please Long Haochang. She seemed to have broken free from her restraints. This was the real Xia Mengyao.
Qingfeng flew past Chifeng and barked excitedly twice. It was very proud of being able to surpass the fastest Chifeng!
Chi Feng followed closely behind, and Ji Yunhuan pretended to grab Xia Mengyao's polo ball. Xia Mengyao became more and more excited, and dribbled the ball to avoid Ji Yunhuan's pursuit and blockade, getting closer and closer to the goal!
"Xia Mengyao! Did you hear that? Pass the ball to me! I'm the crown prince, so I should be the first!"
Long Haochang was chasing after her on horseback, but the horse was particularly unruly today, shaking him so much that his internal organs were almost broken apart, and he couldn't even catch up with a woman!
Xia Mengyao turned a deaf ear to him and tricked Ji Yunhuan with a fake move. She smiled triumphantly at Ji Yunhuan, revealing her white teeth, "Hahaha, so stupid!"
Chi Feng exhaled a puff of white air and shook his head unhappily. It was obvious that he could run faster.
Ji Yunhuan touched Chi Feng's head and smiled, "It's okay, let her be proud for once."
Xia Mengyao only had the goal in her eyes. She swung the polo stick high, and the polo ball made a crisp sound and flew straight into the goal!
Zhong Shiya had never seen such a fast ball. She had no idea how to stop it. She could only watch the ball go into the hole and hit the copper plate behind it, making a clanging sound.
"The blue team scored a goal! They got a flag! Congratulations to Miss Xia for taking first place!"
The gruff voice of the Loyal and Brave Marquis spread throughout the entire racecourse! His voice was filled with unconcealable excitement!
The first place in the horse racing field is a great honor, and is usually won by those in high positions. However, the current emperor does not like these flattering tactics. When he grabbed the first place like a fool, the emperor was not angry, but rewarded him instead.
Gradually, the custom of playing polo in the capital changed.
If someone wins first place, it means real skill, and the whole racecourse will cheer for him.
Xizi realized that Ji Yunhuan was deliberately trying to give in. It was such a pity, as Ji Yunhuan could have taken the first place.
There was music and drum beats at the edge of the racecourse. This was as it should be, and it was all to celebrate the winner.
At the racecourse, regardless of gender, status, or wealth, as long as the race starts, being the first is a real skill.
Whether it was the ladies and wives in the martial arts arena, or the civil officials and military generals, they were all applauding and cheering at this time.
"The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion is indeed powerful, and the daughter they raised is also a heroine."
"It's a pity that she's a girl. Otherwise, based on her polo skills, His Majesty would definitely give her an official position."
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