Golden Branch

Chapter 246 The storm is coming

Xiao Wuji was wearing silver armor and sitting on horseback.

He also gazed at the familiar city.

Chang'an, he's back!
This time he returned, he made a contribution. On the surface, he captured the crown prince of the previous dynasty.

In fact, he sent people to infiltrate the Turkic royal court.

Now, these arrangements may not seem like much.

If war breaks out...

He will use his real military achievements to write the glory of the Yong'an Marquisate with his own hands.

"Xiao San, today is May 23rd?"

Xiao Wuji's mind moved, as if he thought of something, and he casually asked the guard beside him.

This personal guard was born into the Xiao family.

His ancestor followed Xiao Wuzhi's grandfather and escorted him from the southern border to the northern border. He was an absolutely loyal servant.

The Xiao family took root in the northern border, and this loyal servant was given the surname "Xiao". Two or three generations of his family were loyal to the Xiao family.

Xiao San is less than twenty years old and has been guarding Xiao Wuzhi since he was a child.

Hearing his own son's question, he quickly replied, "My lord, today is indeed May 23rd!"

Xiao Wuji glanced in the direction of Longshouyuan. In the letter Amian wrote to him, it was mentioned that on May 23, Amian and Princess Langya would compete in playing cue with the young nobles in the capital.

Amian has gradually entered the top social circle in Beijing.

After not seeing each other for a few months, Xiao Wuji missed that confident and bright girl very much.

To Xiao Wuzhi, Amian's appearance was not top-notch and her family background was also ordinary.

However, Xiao Wuji was still attracted by this smart and unique girl.

As early as three or four years ago, on that bloody night, Xiao Wuji noticed her.

The following few years of getting along made Xiao Wuji even more determined in his inner thoughts.

Unfortunately, his little girl had a tacitly agreed marriage, and he couldn't do anything to ruin her marriage.

Xiao Wuji didn't show it on the surface, but he was very regretful inside.

Fortunately, someone was blind and mistook the pearl for a fish eye, which gave him the opportunity to spend his life with Amian!
"...I really should thank that Mr. Zhou!"

Xiao Wuji was secretly delighted and did not mention at all the tricks he had done in the capital.

The capital city is indeed prosperous and there are indeed many noble people.

But Zhou Jiming, a commoner boy from Hedong countryside, was able to "accidentally meet" the daughter of a princess. If he didn't have "chance", it would be impossible to do it with money alone.

Xiao Wuzhi's Yong'an Marquis Mansion was indeed just an empty shell, but a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.

The Yong'an Marquis' Mansion just has no money, not no connections.

Not to mention, from the last emperor of the previous dynasty to the two saints of Dayu, they all favored the Xiao family.

Xiao Wuji, the prince of the marquisate, is the prince's confidant.

Xiao Wuji didn't mean to do anything special. He just wanted to make use of his connections to create a chance encounter or two for someone thousands of miles away. It was so easy.

Many things may seem unexpected, but they are actually the result of careful planning by those with ulterior motives!

Subsequent facts proved that Xiao Wuzhi's efforts were indeed worth it.

Zhou Jiming attached himself to Princess Pingyi's beloved daughter, Lady Kangning, and severed his ties with Amian.

Without the troublesome tacit engagement, Xiao Wuji took advantage of the opportunity and "naturally" got together with the woman he loved.

Xiao Wuzhi admitted that there were indeed many reasons why he married Amian.

But the main reason is that he likes it!
He was attracted by this lively and unique woman and was willing to spend his life with her.

But Xiao Wuji has some of the characteristics of a duck - he is stubborn.

He was moved but didn't say it out loud. Instead, he used Wang Mian's money to talk about something.

Wang Mian is indeed rich and has the magical power of turning stones into gold.

But for those in high positions who hold real power, money is the easiest thing to get.

However, Xiao Wuji was so stubborn that Wang Mian mistakenly believed that he liked her and liked her money even more.

Lou Yu: ...As expected, even the smartest people can make stupid mistakes sometimes.

If you like something, say it directly. If you want something, do it directly instead of saying one thing and thinking another or being secretive.

This couple is getting used to each other.

Although Xiao Wuzhi was tough in words, he did not really neglect Wang Mian.

He went to the northwestern border town on business, and before leaving he took away a cage of carrier pigeons and two kites.

Carrier pigeons carry messages, kites deliver letters, and an unmarried couple can still communicate even though they are thousands of miles apart.

The most recent letter Xiao Wuji received was just yesterday. At a post station more than 30 miles away from the capital, Xiao Wuji learned about the polo match between Wang Mian and other people of the Nth generation in Beijing.

The date is May 23rd.

Xiao Wuzhi withdrew his gaze from the north of the capital.

He raised his head and looked at the sky.

After estimating the start time and the duration of a Ju game, Xiao Wuji discovered:

"I'll go to the East Palace, finish my work, and then rush to Longshouyuan. The competition shouldn't be over yet!"

In this way, he can also cheer for Amian's victory.

Thinking of this, Xiao Wuji couldn't help but kick the stirrup hard: Speed ​​up, finish the official business as soon as possible, I want to go find Amian!
……

beep!
There was chaos on the polo field.

The referee had to blow the whistle again to warn.

Moreover, even if the referee did not forcibly interrupt, both parties would have to stop——

People were injured and horses fell.

The wounded had to be carried out for treatment, and replacements and replacement horses were provided.

This escalating conflict also needs to be paused to calm the anger of the players who are getting angry.

Even if it is a fight, it is just polo, and it cannot be a real fight where people are killed or injured.

"Ajiu, this is too crazy!"

Forced to stop, Wang Mian pulled the reins breathlessly and rode his horse back to the side with Wang Heng.

She dismounted and checked her horse, golf clubs and other equipment, sighing with lingering fear.

"I knew that people might get injured while playing polo, but I never expected it to go this far!" It was because she had her own private guards and the Xiao family retainers that Xiao Wuji had given her that she was protected and was not hit.

But, she has guards, and so do her "opponents" like Wei Prajna.

Now he is just asking the guards to protect him, but he is trying to attack the other party.

It’s hard to say what will happen when the game resumes and the battle escalates.

Wang Mian is worried that things may develop to the point of being "uncontrollable".

"Ajiu, are you going to continue fighting? I'm afraid--" we will get hurt.

In this day and age, many injuries, once caused, are irreversible.

If you are not careful, you may lose your life.

Wang Mian was really scared.

Even before she traveled through time, she was just an ordinary person.

I'm not a rich second-generation, I've never been in a fight, and I've never driven a car recklessly.

This polo match in front of us is more exciting and dangerous than fighting or racing!

"Of course you have to continue!"

Wang Heng seems to be well-behaved and good-tempered, but she is actually strong and cold at heart.

As an ancient native and a person of high status, she possessed an almost cruel indifference towards human life.

As long as she doesn't get hurt (ahem, with that little pervert Lou Yu, she won't get hurt at all), Wang Heng will never stop.

Her victory is in sight, and Princess Langya's reputation will be fully established in the capital because of this polo match.

For the sake of reputation and dignity, Wang Heng will persevere even if she knows there will be casualties!
"...Okay, I'll accompany you!"

Although Wang Mian retreated, she still valued the eldest daughter in the family.

Moreover, Wang Mian also knew that this polo match was related to whether Wang Heng could establish her authority in the circle of powerful people in Beijing.

Wang Mian and Wang Heng share a common interest.

Only when Wang Heng became noble could she, Wang Mian, the Princess Wang, gain a foothold in the capital.

Zheng Shisan remained silent throughout.

Because she will always stay by Jiu Niang's side firmly.

She made this choice three or four years ago.

Life in the past few years has made her realize that her choice was not wrong.

Since it is right, we must stick to it.

It's just a polo match, and there's a chance of getting hurt... but the rewards are definitely worth it.

Jiu Niang never treats her own people unfairly, especially those who have made contributions!
After Zheng Shisan entered the capital, he once returned to the Zheng family. Tongshanfang was a "desert" place, and the Zheng family was so dilapidated. If it weren't for Jiu Niang, she would be even more miserable than Zheng Chi.

Having already enjoyed the life of a “human”, she can’t go back to being a “dog”!

Only Jiu Niang can allow her to live freely and decently.

Therefore, even though she knew that she would be injured or even die, she still followed Jiu Niang unwaveringly!

……

"Langya, you actually cheated!"

"Yes! Someone is secretly helping her outside the venue!"

"He must be a master... Hey, what do you think? Could he be a palace guard?"

"It's possible! Her mother is Concubine Jiang!"

"What happened to Concubine Jiang? The most favored one in the palace now is Concubine Wei!"

"That's right. Besides, Imperial Concubine Jiang is about to give birth. Even if the Saint sends guards to her, Imperial Concubine Jiang will probably take care of herself first!"

"Maybe, just a few troops. My family has troops too, and they even followed my father into the battlefield!"

"They cheated, so can we! Next, let's do this-"

Wei Prajna's team adjusted the team members and changed the horses while they gathered together and discussed in whispers.

A quarter of an hour later, both sides had finished their rest.

beep!
The referee blew the whistle again.

The two teams, having reconfigured themselves, gathered on horseback at the center of the field.

A colorful ball was thrown high into the air by the referee.

Several golf clubs rushed forward to scramble for it.

Snapped!
Yang Shou stood directly on the saddle and hit the ball with the club.

The ball instantly flew towards the opposite goal hole.

"Drive! Drive!"

Wei Prajna and his friends urged their horses frantically.

The clatter of horse hooves, the sound of shouting, and the sound of golf clubs colliding in mid-air instantly intertwined together.

"Ah! Damn Yuchi, where the hell are you hitting?"

"Wang Si, you are the villain who is complaining first. You were the one who hit my horse first!"

"How dare you, Lou Yao, get on Ye Ye's horse?"

"Cui Wu, I'm done with it, why are you still yelling?"

“…My horse!”

"My arm..."

The competition on the field became increasingly intense, and people began to scream.

The horse fell and the people were injured, but Wang Heng, thanks to Lou Yu's impenetrable protection, found an opportunity to rush in, then broke out and directly sent the ball into the opponent's goal.

beep!

The ball went in, Princess Langya scored a point!
……

Xiao Wuji went to the Eastern Palace and handed over his assignment to the prince in person.

The prince personally received a prisoner and took him to Liangyi Palace.

After hearing the prince's report, the sage first thought it was ridiculous, then he became furious:

"Good Lady Lu, you are truly my good aunt!"