Chapter 171 How can a first place be as important as you?
The incense in the incense burner burned to the bottom, and it seemed that Xie Zhuoning was about to win.
But at this moment, something unexpected happened!
A horse suddenly went mad, rushed into the horse field, and ran around in all directions.
Everyone on the field turned their horses around and ran away in panic. In the chaos, someone's daughter didn't hold the reins tightly and fell off her horse, spraining her foot.
Seeing the mad horse galloping towards her, she widened her eyes in horror and her face turned pale, "No...don't..."
The incident happened suddenly, and the people in the stands were shocked before they reacted.
"Hurry, go and save them!" Princess Jing'an said anxiously.
Jiang Yao's face was solemn. "I'm afraid it's too late."
There was a distance between the stands and the racecourse, and even if the speed was increased to the maximum, there was no way to stop the mad horse.
But at this moment, Princess Yunheng suddenly pointed at the field and said, "Look, what is Sister Ning doing?"
Everyone looked in the direction she pointed, and saw Xie Zhuoning, who seemed to have won, suddenly turn his horse's head and galloped straight towards the woman!
"What are you doing?!" Wang Qi saw this and shouted at her.
Did she know that if she gave up at this moment, she only needed to capture a few more flags in the final moments to turn defeat into victory?
Xie Zhuoning did not even turn his head, "Human life is more important than anything else."
She was the closest, and if she didn't go, the girl would be hit and trampled by the mad horse, and would be crippled if not killed!
Realizing Xie Zhuoning's intention, Xiao Jinxuan immediately ordered Ling Xiao, "Bring me my bow!"
With his horse's hooves galloping, Xie Zhuoning ran straight to the girl.
She leaned over and stretched out her hand, "Grab it!"
The girl immediately stretched out her hand, but it was just a little off.
And in the blink of an eye, the crazy horse is already right in front of us!
The horse's hooves were raised high, like a shadow hanging over the head.
The woman's eyes were red and she was so anxious that she was about to cry!
She thought she was dead, but at this moment, Xie Zhuoning turned his horse around and grabbed her hand, "Don't be afraid!"
Meeting those bright and clear almond eyes, she was stunned for a moment.
There is a moment in every woman's heart when she imagines that in a critical moment, a man as dazzling as the sun will rush out and save her from danger.
She never thought that one day, the person who would come to save her on horseback would be a woman.
There were a myriad of complex emotions in my heart, but they eventually turned into great courage, "Don't save me, just go!"
If she saved herself, she would not have time to turn around and would end up colliding with the crazy horse, and both would be injured!
But Xie Zhuoning had no intention of letting go. He used all his strength and pulled her onto the horse's back.
At the same time, Xiao Jinxuan put an arrow on the string.
Three sharp arrows flew through the air and hit the mad horse.
The crazy horse fell to the ground with a bang, just before it hit Xie Zhuoning and the others!
Everyone present held their breath for a moment.
The next moment, thunderous applause rang out!
Princess Yunheng smiled and clapped, "I knew Sister Ning is the best!"
Jiang Yao heaved a sigh of relief and couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "I admit that I spoke a little loudly before."
Miss Xie, you are indeed impressive!
Xiao Jinxuan's brows relaxed, he put away the bow, and when he lowered his head, he found that his hands were shaking.
He has always been steady when shooting arrows. When has he ever wavered?
But just now, when the arrow was aimed at Xie Zhuoning, he felt inexplicably nervous.
It seemed that the arrow did not hit the mad horse, but her...
On the racecourse.
The rescued woman's eyes were red with gratitude as she thanked Xie Zhuoning solemnly.
"Thank you, Miss. Thank you! If you hadn't risked your life to save me, I might have really died here today. And you also lost the first place because of me..."
Speaking of this, the guilt in her eyes was about to overflow.
Xie Zhuoning curled his lips slightly, "It's just a first place, how can it be more important than your life?"
The woman's fair face turned red visibly, "Xie, Miss, you are such a good person."
Good person?
She might have some misunderstanding about herself.
Xie Zhuoning raised his lips and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Go downstairs and let the doctor take a look. Don't let your injuries get worse."
"Okay." She nodded and let the servant carry her away. When she was about to walk away, she turned back and said to Xie Zhuoning, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, my name is Yang Yijun!"
Xie Zhuoning nodded, "I know."
Yang Yijun is the sister of Yang Fangwen, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture.
Not until this moment did she understand why her father always told her that fortune and misfortune go hand in hand.
Although she lost the first place in the competition in order to save others.
But that person just happened to be Yang Fangwen's biological sister!
She had been worrying about how to win over Yang Fangwen, but then God sent her such a great gift.
Considering the kindness I had shown to his sister, even if he didn't stand on my side, at least he wouldn't go against me.
Recovering his thoughts, Xie Zhuoning took the flag off the horse's back and handed it over.
After the eunuch counted all the flags, he began to count -
"Zhang Xuan, seven sides!"
"Xu Xinyue, twelve faces!"
"Wang Qi, fifty-six sides!"
“Wow——”
When they heard the number of Wang Qi's flags, everyone was shocked.
This is simply a crushing defeat without any suspense!
It seems that the first place today must be Wang Qi!
Just as everyone was preparing to congratulate Wang Qi, they heard the eunuch singing:
"Xie Zhuoning, fifty-seven!"
Not more, not less, just one more aspect than Wang Qi.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Xie Zhuoning looked at Wang Qi in disbelief, "How could this be?"
Wang Qi raised his head proudly and snorted, "Even if I want to win, I will win honorably. You went to save people, but I secretly took down the flag. Isn't that a mean act?"
So when Xie Zhuoning turned his horse around and rushed over, she also pulled the reins and did not capture a single flag.
"Although I lost today, it doesn't mean I will give up His Royal Highness Prince Xuan to you. Let's fight him fair and square another day!"
She made these harsh words with high spirits and turned away.
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhuoning couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and smile.
These little girls are so cute!
However, she was in a dilemma as she could not get first place and could not get the private seal back. How could she explain this to Xiao Jinxuan?
In this way, the problem was solved perfectly!
She walked to the stands and saluted Princess Jing'an.
Princess Jing'an waved at her, "Come closer."
Xie Zhuoning took two steps forward.
Looking at her features and remembering how she rode a horse today, Princess Jing'an looked a little dazed, "She really looks like your father."
"What?" Xie Zhuoning raised his head and looked over.
"Nothing." Princess Jing'an quickly returned to her usual state and asked someone to bring the shackle and private seal and hand them to Xie Zhuoning.
Then he said to everyone present, "Everyone has had a hard time competing today, and with the crazy horse collision, I'm afraid you've all been frightened. Why don't you all go back and rest early?"
Everyone bowed to Princess Jing'an and said, "Yes."
The crowd dispersed in twos and threes, while Xie Zhuoning took the private seal and ran excitedly to find Xiao Jinxuan.
"I've got what you wanted, what about your promise?"