Chapter 323: Sadomasochism (Part 28)
"Literary ball or martial ball?"
Wei Jiulang was the first to react, and he became a little angry and embarrassed.
He was actually bewitched by the son of his enemy.
"Humph! Sure enough, he is just like his mother, a seductive vixen!"
Filled with shame and anger, Wei Jiulang's blood boiled and he became a little impulsive for a moment.
Not only did he propose a contest between civil and military affairs, contrary to the plan, but he also deliberately provoked and flattered him, "The Ninth Prince is noble, and he is such a handsome man, I believe he would be more willing to play some tricks that young men should have."
"Why don't we just have a fight?"
Gu Qingcheng was very pleased and nodded, as if to say: This prince is such a person.
She casually said, "Then let's play martial arts!"
Huo Wuniang was really anxious this time. She didn't care about her own limits and blurted out, "Jiulang!"
Before Huo Wuniang could utter the word "no", Wei Jiulang deliberately glanced at her.
Wei Jiulang continued to provoke him in a sarcastic tone, "Your Highness, don't rush to agree. You should ask your fiancée first."
His words were quite vicious, and he spoke in a joking tone, stating "facts" that ordinary men could not bear.
Wei Jiulang almost pointed at Gu Qingcheng's nose and said: You, you are a womanizer. Now that you have to make a decision, shouldn't you listen to your woman's opinion? They are all rebellious teenagers in their teens, full of blood and can't stand being bullied. Wei Jiulang judges others by himself and claims that he can't stand such words.
Sure enough, a flash of shame and anger flashed across Gu Qingcheng's eyes, and she said without hesitation, "No need! My business, I make the decision!"
Wei Jiulang was delighted: Hey! It's done!
Although the other sons of noble families also felt that things were going smoothly, they still felt a little uneasy.
They looked around, exchanging glances with each other.
"There's no need to play martial arts!"
"Yes, yes! After all, he is your Majesty's beloved son!"
"Yes, when playing martial arts, there is a gentleman's agreement of 'don't judge life or death'!"
"…What is Wei Jiu trying to do? Didn't we agree to just teach Qing Cheng a lesson?"
"He shouldn't have been allowed to show up! From what I've seen, he did succeed in provoking the Ninth Prince, but he himself was also quite angry."
Everyone's eyes were darting around, and they were making faces at each other, and they actually retreated a little.
Wei Jiulang was secretly proud of himself. In order to prevent Huo Wuniang from dissuading him and also to prevent Gu Qingcheng from backing out, he took the initiative to shout loudly and called other noble ladies and gentlemen who came to play polo to be witnesses.
Playing Wuqiu, after all, is just playing polo.
It's not about fighting a life-and-death game in the ring.
Although there is an unspoken rule of "don't care about life or death", there is still a "hidden" in the unspoken rule, so it cannot be made public.
You can't even sign any life or death agreement.
However, they are all people from the powerful circle in Beijing, and they believe that their words are law.
As long as the agreement is made in public and the alliance is sealed by high-five, it is like signing a life and death agreement in disguise.
On the polo field, whether you get injured or killed, you can’t regret it, and there will be no retaliatory action! Otherwise, the family’s reputation will be ruined.
This is the Qing Dynasty's principle of respecting the strong and keeping one's word! Wei Jiulang loudly announced the agreement between his side and the Ninth Prince's side to play martial arts ball. Regardless of the surprise and gasps of the crowd after hearing the news, he stretched out a hand and came to Gu Qingcheng.
"Your Highness, please!"
Gu Qingcheng also stretched out a slender, white hand.
Pa, pa, pa! Under Huo Wuniang's anxious and worried gaze, Gu Qingcheng and Wei Jiulang clapped their hands three times.
"Agree, OK!" Huo Wuniang closed her eyes tightly. She was now forced into a desperate situation. She could only fight with all her might.
She made up her mind that when she got on the court, she would protect Jiulang.
Even if he was injured, he would never let Jiulang have any mishap.
As for whether this action would make Jiulang ridiculed by others, or whether Jiulang would be unhappy because of it, Huo Wuniang no longer cared.
"Haha! Great! His Highness the Ninth Prince is worthy of being the beloved son of His Majesty, a young and talented man. Apart from anything else, just this blood and courage alone convinces us."
Seeing that he had succeeded in provoking the opponent, Wei Jiulang had a smug smile in his eyes and on his face.
Gu Qingcheng waved her hands, "I can't do it! I'm not in good health, so riding a horse and playing ball are just normal for me."
Wei Jiulang paused for a moment. What did Qing Cheng mean by this? Why did he suddenly belittle himself? Did he regret it?
In order to drag Gu Qingcheng onto the court, Wei Jiulang smiled awkwardly and said something against his will, "Your Highness is too modest!"
After complimenting him, Wei Jiulang did not forget to remind him, "We just high-fived to sign an alliance. Your Highness must have made it clear. Do you want us to let down our guard?"
"Hahaha, everyone says that His Highness the Ninth Prince is not good at military affairs, but I think you are quite skilled in using this 'Art of War'."
Gu Qingcheng still waved her hand, "I'm not being modest! I am indeed familiar with the art of war, but it's mostly just theory."
"This prince wants to learn martial arts, but I am born with deficiencies. As for polo, I can only play it, but I am not yet able to compete with others."
Wei Jiulang's dry smile could hardly be maintained.
He really wanted to grab Gu Qingcheng's collar and ask: Damn, what do you mean? Just now, you couldn't stand the provocation and shook hands with me to make an alliance! Now you are also the one who is scared! Are you going to play polo or not? But Wei Jiulang didn't dare to ask this question easily.
He was afraid that once he said that, the Ninth Prince would climb down the pole and agree without hesitation.
Then wouldn't all the time I had jumping up and down just now have been in vain?
Indeed, if the Ninth Prince broke his promise, he would be ridiculed and criticized by everyone.
But for now, the Ninth Prince has become the center of rumors.
If there are too many lice, you won't be afraid of itching! Besides, rumors and the like have no effect on the real nobles.
The Ninth Prince is deeply favored by the Emperor, his marriage is already arranged, but he has not yet entered the court to serve.
Not to mention that it was just a rumor in the market, even if you really made a mistake and were impeached by the censor, it would have no impact.
Demotion and salary reduction?
He had no job and no salary.
House arrest?
He originally lived in the palace and rarely went out in his early years.
Judging from his weak appearance, he probably prefers to rest at home.
Besides these, what else can be punished? He is the beloved son of His Majesty.
I guess as long as it's not the serious crime of treason, Your Majesty won't do anything to him!
On the contrary, Wei Jiulang, after making such a fuss today, will once again drag himself and the entire Wei family into the storm of public opinion.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
The old story between Concubine Dong and her ex-husband will also be talked about over and over again! This is the past that the Wei family least wants to face.
"Hahaha!"
Wei Jiulang didn't dare to say more, he could only smile awkwardly, "Your Highness is too modest!"
Gu Qingcheng still didn't appreciate it and looked at Wei Jiulang with disdain, "Do you have a problem with your brain?"
"Your Highness has already said it, Your Highness is not being modest!"
Wei Jiulang: ...Knock your mother! What the hell do you want?
Wei Jiulang himself did not realize that the initiative between him and Gu Qingcheng had fallen into Gu Qingcheng's hands.
Gu Qingcheng still looks weak, but as steady as an old dog. Oh, no, he is sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai.
As for Wei Jiulang, he became an anxious clown whose emotions were affected by Gu Qingcheng.
"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, what do you mean?"
Wei Jiulang couldn't bear it any longer, he gritted his teeth and spoke word by word.
Are you going to fight or not?
If you are a man, just be quick!
"It doesn't mean anything! Just saying a few truths before the game!"
Gu Qingcheng still looked calm and composed. She casually responded to Wei Jiulang's question and then said to Huo Wuniang, "Wu Niang, you have to protect me when we get on the court later!"
Huo Wuniang seemed to understand what Gu Qingcheng meant. She glanced at Wei Jiulang, whose face was ashen, and was about to say "OK".
Wei Jiulang seemed to have grasped Gu Qingcheng's sore spot, and pretended to be surprised, "What? Your Highness, you want your fiancée to protect you?"
Isn't this publicly admitting that he is a weakling and needs a woman's protection?
"That's right! If my fiancée doesn't protect me, how can she protect you? I'm telling you! No way! Don't even think about it!"
Gu Qingcheng is both proud and willful.
Wei Jiulang's face was stiff. He wanted to roar at the Ninth Prince: When did I ask your fiancée to protect me? I am not you!
I'm not that weak! I need a woman to protect me when I'm playing polo! Wei Jiulang complained madly in his heart, with a little contempt and disdain on his face.
In fact, not only him, but also his companions, as well as the boys and girls who came to watch the excitement, all showed surprise on their faces.
The Ninth Prince actually admitted it just like that.
He really is relying on women and living off them!
Huo Wuniang felt everyone's gazes and seemed to hear their whispers.
She felt somewhat uncomfortable and was even more worried that the Ninth Prince would not be able to stand this strange treatment.
She subconsciously looked at Gu Qingcheng.
Gu Qingcheng seemed to have discovered some secret. She pointed at Wei Jiulang's face and excitedly shouted to Huo Wuniang, "Wu Niang! Look! He's jealous! Haha, he's jealous of me!"
Wei Jiulang almost choked to death on his own saliva.
He had a question mark on his face, and pointed a finger at himself: I'm jealous of you? I, I'm jealous of nothing!
Wei Jiulang laughed out of anger, "Your Highness, you are joking. Why am I jealous of you? I am jealous that you have a fiancée to protect you?"
You can't blame him for being disrespectful to the prince, he really couldn't help it!
"Yes! You are just jealous that I have a fiancée! My fiancée is still so beautiful and powerful!"
Gu Qingcheng had an expression that said "You're right".
She nodded vigorously, her beautiful face full of pride and complacency, "The best thing is, she is willing to protect me!"
"When playing martial arts, she is not afraid at all and is willing to charge into battle for me!"
"I believe my Wu Niang can defeat ten enemies at once and wipe out thousands of enemies!"
Huo Wuniang: ...I feel a little embarrassed by being praised.
However, after hearing what Gu Qingcheng said, Huo Wuniang completely understood the other party's intentions.
The Ninth Prince doesn't care at all about "strong women and weak men".
"He" also doesn't care about the rumors outside that he is a gigolo or a wife-in-law.
What's more, the Ninth Prince felt proud to have his fiancée to protect him.
"…your fiancée is charging into battle for you, what do you do?"
Wei Jiulang felt that his three views were challenged.
In his twenty years of life, this was probably the first time he had encountered a man who relied on a woman and was so confident, oh no, he was so proud of it!
Is this still a man?
(End of this chapter)
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