Golden Branch

Chapter 240 Waste?

"Playing polo?"

Princess Hengyang never expected that such a sudden change would happen in the flower hall just when she went to change her clothes.

"Yeah! We haven't played polo for a while, so we might as well play a little."

Wang Si has calmed down.

She stopped jumping up and down, and was able to think calmly -

Although it was a bit impulsive to challenge Yang Ershiyi to a polo match, it was not a big deal.

Playing polo is something they do often. Even if it causes trouble, it is just a game for young men and women.

Behind them, the elders of each family will take care of the aftermath for them.

The little nobles who grew up in pampering have the confidence to act so recklessly.

Wang Si said she has no regrets.

"Sister, you want to join us too?"

Princess Hengyang looked at Wang Heng again, and she couldn't help but look her up and down.

After Wang Heng arrived at the garden party, she behaved very "quietly" -

Do not take the initiative to play with other guests, and do not participate in games such as pitching pots, archery, etc.

If she had a quiet nature, she would not have gathered with quiet guests to appreciate flowers, compose poetry, or play chess.

This Princess Langya seemed to dislike everything and just stayed in the main room.

Or have some snacks, or chat with your study companions.

Is her temperament a sign of quietness or mediocre talent?

Princess Hengyang looked at Wang Heng differently because of her brother.

However, after the incident was resolved, Princess Hengyang could not help but wonder: What else is so outstanding about this Princess Langya besides her beautiful appearance?

Even if I am not one of the most talented women in Beijing like my cousin, I should at least have some talents.

Princess Hengyang didn't want her brother to be branded as "lustful".

"Yeah, seeing how excited they were, I wanted to try it too!"

Wang Heng knew that the capital was not Yizhou.

The people around him are all Lou Yu.

She needs to step out of her comfort zone, show her strength and make more friends.

"Since my sister is interested, I'll join in too!"

Princess Hengyang smiled innocently, a dark glint flashing in her eyes:
Brother, don't worry, I will help you further to see whether the woman you like is worthy of your love!

……

This polo match was caused by Yang Ershiyilang standing up for Zheng Shisan.

Wang Heng, Zheng Shisan and Wang Mian, three friends, automatically joined Yang Ershiyilang's team.

After the competition was confirmed, before the garden party was over, Yang Ershiyi and several other young men gathered with Wang Heng to enthusiastically discuss matters such as team formation, practice, and competition.

"Princess, are you sure you want to attend?"

Yang Ershiyilang didn't regret it, he was just worried.

He glanced at Wang Heng secretly, and his ears couldn't help but turn red.

This Princess Langya was so beautiful, and her temperament was calm and noble.

Although she is not his favorite timid woman, beauty is still beauty.

As a teenager, seeing such a beautiful woman and having close contact with her, his heart would instinctively beat faster and his face would turn red.

Such a beauty, yet she is also slender and graceful, with a white and slender wrist faintly visible in the wide sleeves of her robe.

It's so thin and delicate, can it really be used to ride a horse or hit a ball?
In the minds of young men like Yang Ershiyi, Wang Heng had become a beautiful, fragile porcelain doll.

Just a slight touch might...

"Of course!"

Wang Heng smiled faintly, like a blooming flower.

Yang Ershiyilang and other young men blushed even more.

"Don't worry, Princess. We will protect you on the court!"

A certain young man was mesmerized by the beautiful picture of a beautiful woman with a smile on her face. His blood was boiling and he inexplicably felt a sense of mission.

Such a delicate and beautiful princess should be well protected by men like them.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you, young master!"

Wang Heng suddenly discovered that the playboys in the capital were indeed better than those in Yizhou.

They have good looks and good temperament, and they don't have the idle manners of cockfighting and running errands. At most, they just like to play, but they still have the bearing and responsibility of a nobleman in their bones.

They seem to better embody the so-called "young men in bright clothes and on vigorous horses".

Wang Heng's smile became even brighter, and her already extremely beautiful face became even more lively and vivid.

The other teenagers' hearts beat faster when they saw this beautiful scene.

They all sighed in regret, thinking, "Tsk, the brat from the Yuchi family actually got the upper hand and was the first to show off in front of the beauty, oh no, the princess."

But don't be afraid.

They lost the initiative, but they can still make up for it.

Then four or five young men, dressed in gorgeous clothes and full of vigor, rushed to Wang Heng and said:
"Haha, Princess, you're so polite!"

"What's the big deal? It's our honor to be able to protect the princess!"

"Yes! Princess, don't worry. On the day of the competition, we will do our best to protect you... and Princess Wang, uh, and Miss Zheng..." The young man obviously had his eyes on Wang Mian.

"That's right! We are all men, and we should protect the young girls. Don't worry, Shisanniang, I will never let that fierce woman Wang Si bully you again!"

It was obvious that the person who said this was Yang Shou, the Twenty-first Brother.

Although he was amazed at Wang Heng's beauty, he still preferred the type of pretty girl like Zheng Shisan in his heart.

Moreover, Yang Shou has self-knowledge.

He knew that given his situation, he could not compare to Lou Hanzhang.

Yang Shou had also learned about the relationship between Princess Langya and Lou Hanzhang from his childhood friend Lou Yao.

Alas, Lou Hanzhang is too perfect.

She is young, good-looking, has a title, and is so talented.

For top royal and noble children like Yang Shou, Lou Yu has another identity - Mr.

As a bachelor of Hongwenguan, Lou Yu is the teacher of all the generations who enrolled in Hongwenguan.

He is knowledgeable and talented.

In class, he possessed profound knowledge of everything, from classical texts to miscellaneous subjects like medicine, agriculture, and divination, readily reciting various allusions. His extensive reading and vast knowledge were so readily apparent that he effortlessly won over all the scholars and disciples of the Hongwen Academy.

It had only been a month since Lou Yu joined the Hongwen Academy, but his name had already spread throughout the capital.

The titles of the first bachelor, the first talent, etc. were all attributed to Lou Yu.

Lou Yu is talented, but he is not arrogant at all.

Gentle as jade, humble and polite.

No matter whether the other party is a learned scholar or a rough warrior, he is warm and kind.

Of course, Lou Yu is humble and polite, but he is not weak and can be bullied.

The students of Hongwenguan are all the children of the most outstanding nobles in the capital, including many playboys and naughty children.

Unfortunately, they were born into noble families, and even though they were very naughty, it was difficult for the teachers at the Hongwenguan to discipline them.

Lou Yu is not among them.

Naughty?

bad boy?
Oh, when he used snakes to scare people and pinned down and beat up the Lou family boys who were older, more mature and taller than him, these so-called playboys could only fight crickets and play some harmless little pranks.

Not to mention, Lou Yu had been on the battlefield and killed people.

Beneath his gentle and gentlemanly face, there is a fierce and murderous aura.

Even if he smiled warmly, the person opposite him could still feel the biting chill, and he would shiver and obey uncontrollably!
If someone could barely hold onto this evil spirit and tried to attack, Lou Yu could also act calmly and easily capture the so-called "son of a general"!
The key is that Lou Yu will not leave any traces when he takes action.

He could make the naughty kids who hit him roll on the ground in pain, but when they cried and complained, he would not have any evidence at all.

After all this trouble, the naughty kids not only failed to accuse Mr. Lou, the "devil" teacher, but also had to suffer the scorn from outsiders and the second round of punishment from their family!
I have such a hard time expressing my pain. I am totally unable to defeat Lou Hanzhang!
...Lou Yu is like a big devil in Hongwenguan.

No matter how those sons of nobles and dandies act, they cannot escape his teaching!
Lou Yu went to Hongwenguan, and in less than ten days, he had brought all the students under his control.

They are like unruly wolf cubs outside, but once they enter Mr. Lou’s classroom, they all become docile and well-behaved puppies.

How could someone like this powerful person and the woman he loves be coveted by others?

No matter what others said, Yang Shou would not dare to do that.

You may not dare to covet a beautiful woman, but you can play polo together.

If he provides more protection when playing ball, maybe it will make Master Lou happy.

"Thank you, gentlemen."

Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan, on behalf of Wang Heng, saluted everyone.

Regardless of whether you need help from others on the court, you still have to have the right attitude.

On the other side of the flower hall, Wei Prajna and a group of friends were also discussing matters such as team formation and practice.

During the discussion, Wei Prajna, Wang Si and others would occasionally turn their heads to see what was going on here.

Wei Prajna couldn't help but sneer when she saw Yang Shou and other young men trying to please Wang Heng with their infatuated eyes.

What a bunch of superficial people who are blinded by lust.

So what if I have a good-looking appearance?
A woman should not only have good looks, but also be knowledgeable and talented.

Only those who are beautiful and intelligent, and have both beauty and talent, can be the true ladies of noble families and become the leader among all the ladies!

Wei Prajna was not ugly, she was even a bright and beautiful woman.

But she is more proud of her talent and connotation.

She despised Wang Heng the most for being a fool with only beautiful looks.

Unfortunately, there is no shortage of superficial people in the world. Even the most outstanding men like Lu Jue and Lou Yu can be seduced by beauty.

The more Wei Prajna thought about it, the angrier she became, and she secretly swore in her heart: Wang Jiu, just wait, on the polo field, I will let everyone know that you are a good-looking but talentless waste!
……

Both sides are ready to fight, and the specific time and place of the "battle" have also been decided.

Time: May 23rd.

Location: Longshouyuan.

The race starts on time regardless of rain or shine.

If one party fails to show up on time, they will automatically be deemed the "loser".

There are still a few days left before the official competition.

Both sides began to make various preparations:
1. Determine the team roster.

According to the rules of the batting game in the capital of Dayu Dynasty, a batting team consists of ten regular players and several substitutes.

Second, practice and cooperate.

For polo, the first thing is to have good horsemanship, and the next step is the playing technique.

There is also collaboration between team members.

Yang Shou and his friends were fine. They grew up together and often got together to ride horses and play ball.

There is a tacit understanding between them.

This time, with the addition of Wang Heng and three others, the new team needs to be run in.

Especially these three, they are all frail little girls from small places.

Looking at their delicate and timid appearance, they seem to be completely incomparable to the spoiled noble ladies like Wang Si.

The subsequent practice seemed to confirm the concerns of Yang Shou and others.

Princess Wang Heng is really spoiled.

She can ride a horse!
But when he hit the ball, there was no such fierce momentum or domineering swing.

She, she would not move if she could, and would not grab the ball if she could.

This stunning beauty doesn't look like she's here to play ball, but rather like she's leisurely riding a horse!

Yang Shou: ...Not bad! I never had any hope for her in the first place.

As long as you don't hold us back and don't need extra protection from others, that's good enough.

Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan are slightly better than Wang Heng.

They are good at riding and are familiar with the techniques of playing ball.

But, it’s still not domineering enough.

They are more suitable for playing "civil ball" rather than the "martial ball" that the little nobles often play.

And this time, they are probably going to play a desperate "Wuqiu" game.

Even if no one dies, there will be bleeding and injuries.

"...That's alright! Let's, let's keep an eye on them."

"Besides, Langya is a princess after all. Wei Prajna and the others shouldn't dare to kill her!"

Yang Shou and his companions, having witnessed the abilities of their three new teammates, secretly consoled themselves with this thought...