Chapter 196: Vicious Female Supporting Character vs. Childless Emperor 40
Xia Mengyao's blood boiled as she listened to the familiar drum beats. The only thing in her eyes was the fist-sized polo.
The polo ball is made of wood with colorful patterns painted on it and silver bells inside, which tinkle when rolling. Xia Mengyao grew up listening to such sounds, 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 the room, leaving the ladies behind. "Well done! Pass the ball to me!"
Xia Mengyao loosened the reins, and Qingfeng knew how to run. She 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, who had grabbed the ball, seemed to have changed. 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 snatch 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 me? Pass the ball to me! I am the crown prince, and I should be the first!"
Long Haochang was chasing after her on horseback, but the horse was particularly unruly today, shaking his body so much that his internal organs were almost broken apart, and he couldn't even catch up with the woman!
Xia Mengyao turned a deaf ear to him and fooled Ji Yunhuan with a fake move. She smiled triumphantly at Ji Yunhuan, revealing her white teeth, "Hahaha, you are 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 rushed 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 the lead!"
The gruff voice of the Loyal and Brave Marquis spread throughout the entire racecourse! His voice was filled with unconcealed excitement!
The first prize in the horse racing field is a great honor, and is usually won by those in high positions. However, the current Majesty does not like these flattering tactics. When he grabbed the first prize like a fool, the Majesty 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 trying to give in on purpose. It was such a pity, as Ji Yunhuan could obviously 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 congratulate the winner.
At the racecourse, regardless of gender, status, or class, as long as the race starts, being the first is a sign of real skill.
Whether it was the ladies and wives in the martial arts arena, or the civil officials and generals, they were all applauding and cheering.
"The Loyal and Brave Marquis'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."
"The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery also showed his face in front of Your Majesty in this way. It's a pity that there is no successor. The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion will definitely fall into decline in the future."
Someone ran over holding a blue flag and planted it on the blue team's flagpole.
Xia Mengyao rode Qingfeng and ran around the edge of the horse farm. Wherever she went, people cheered.
Old Madam Xia stood up and walked to the front of the martial arts arena with the help of her maid. When Xia Mengyao saw her grandmother, she smiled even more happily.
"Grandma, did Yaoer embarrass you? Isn't Yaoer awesome?"
Old Madam Xia was very excited. The granddaughter she raised was naturally good in everything. "Great! Yao'er has brought honor to grandma and has not brought disgrace to the reputation of the Marquisate."
Ji Yunhuan watched from afar. At this moment, Xia Mengyao seemed to be glowing with light!
Zhong Shiya felt quite guilty and whispered, "I'm sorry, Sister Ji, it's all my fault for not guarding the door well."
Ji Yunhuan smiled indifferently, "It doesn't matter. You are not as good as her in playing polo. I gave her this ball."
"Everyone has their own strengths. She is good at polo, and you also have your own strengths. There is no need to underestimate yourself."
The whole stadium was excited, except for Long Haochang who was so angry that he threw his polo bat!
The polo stick bounced off the ground and hit him on the head with a bang, making his head buzz.
Long Haochang became even angrier. He picked up the polo stick and tried to break it in two, but the metal dragon head on it cut his hand.
"How outrageous! This is simply outrageous! What does Xia Mengyao want to do? Does she still have eyes for me, the crown prince?"
There were two noble ladies playing polo with Long Haochang. They had finally managed to beat everyone else and get this opportunity.
His Highness was angry, and they were so frightened that they dared not speak at all.
It’s all Xia Mengyao’s fault. She was so bold as to snatch the first place from His Highness, making His Highness unhappy.
Shangguan Ruoxue carefully bandaged the wound for His Highness and said softly, "Don't be angry, Your Highness. I don't think Sister Xia did it on purpose. Sister Xia has such a personality, so it's just right for you to arrange her as the vanguard."
Xia Mengyao came back around the field. She was still immersed in the joy of scoring a goal and had no idea of the prince's dissatisfaction.
"Your Highness, it's a good start, we won a goal!"
Long Haochang stared at Xia Mengyao with a look of disappointment on his face. "Did you take my words to heart? I asked you to pass the ball, and you did it like this? You are so competitive and want to be in the spotlight. Don't you know you are wrong?"
Xia Mengyao suddenly panicked, as if a basin of cold water was poured down on her, extinguishing all her brilliance.
"Your Highness, I... I just wanted to help Your Highness. I didn't mean to grab the first place. Ji Yunhuan was chasing closely, and I was afraid that the ball would be snatched away..."
"Shut up! Am I such a petty person? What I care about is not the first place, but your attitude! I asked you to assist me, but you don't know how to restrain yourself and play recklessly. That's it. I don't have time to teach you right now, so go to the back and guard the goal."
The drums have already started beating on the sidelines, and the second game is about to begin.
Xia Mengyao grabbed Long Haochang's sleeve in desperation and begged, "Your Highness, please give Yaoer another chance. Yaoer will definitely pass the ball well."
Long Haochang slapped her hand away and said coldly, "No need for that. Mei'er understands my feelings best. I have decided to let her be the vanguard. Go ahead."
Shangguan Ruoxue rode on a white horse and rode side by side with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The other two noble ladies were left behind and did not dare to advance.
Xia Mengyao felt depressed. She didn't think she was wrong. She played that ball very well and everyone was praising her. Only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was unhappy.
His Highness was clearly unhappy that she had snatched the first place. Why was His Highness so stingy?
Xia Mengyao was shocked by her own thoughts. His Highness was so handsome and beautiful, how could she think of him like this?
Qingfeng touched his master with his head, and Xia Mengyao climbed onto the horse and headed towards the goal alone.
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