Where is the early stage of the marriage alliance?

Ling Xi looked up at Xiao Xiao's call and gazed at the open polo field.

In the center of the arena, the opposing teams were already lined up on both sides. On horseback, each player stood tall and straight, focused and ready, holding their polo mallets. The noise of the arena gradually subsided, and everyone held their breath in solemn silence, waiting for the starting signal to fall.

"I didn't expect that Brother Qin Qi and his team would be facing Miss Yang's team in the very first match."

"Who is that?"

Ling Xi looked blankly at the audience below, unable to tell who was who.

"Oh, that's Yang Luoying, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Pingyang's family. By the way, I heard the Yang family intends to arrange a marriage between her and Brother Qin Qi!"

"Thump—!"

The next instant, a gong rang out from the high platform, instantly drowning out Xiao Xiao's words. Before the gong's sound had even faded, the horses that had been standing still on both sides suddenly reared up and galloped away, raising a cloud of dust.

As soon as the polo ball hit the ground, Wushuang spurred his horse forward, scooped it up with his long pole, and tossed it steadily to Qin Qi on the outside.

Qin Qi spurred his horse forward, his white steed moving swiftly like the wind. He leaned slightly forward, close to the horse's back, avoiding the oncoming opponents. When he reached the center of the field, two opposing riders surrounded him, swinging their poles to block his path.

Seeing Qin Qi's path blocked, Lu Baixu, who was following closely behind, immediately spurred his horse to the side, precisely positioning himself to form a barrier, firmly holding off his opponent. He then lightly swept his cue to neutralize the opponent's attack, creating a comfortable space for Qin Qi.

After shaking off the interception, Qin Qi rode his horse as if it were empty, quickly scoring the first goal of the game.

"Red Friend is one step ahead!"

As the drums sounded on the sidelines, the tally bearer immediately shouted and planted a small bright red flag firmly on the red team's tally stand. The stands erupted in cheers, ignited by the swift first goal.

"I never expected Lu Baixu and Qin Qi to be such good polo players."

Ling Xi sat on the stage, holding her breath and suddenly found the polo match quite interesting.

"Of course! But those two aren't top-tier. Brother Mo and Brother Ce are even better at polo. When the four of them teamed up, they were practically invincible, unmatched in Jinling City. So much so that they eventually stopped participating altogether, because they had no rivals. But Wushuang isn't bad either; I didn't even see it clearly before she snatched the ball..."

Beside him, Xiao Xiao stared intently at the competition, her little mouth chattering incessantly.

Before she could finish speaking, a second ball was served, and Xiao Xiao, just like before, didn't see how the ball ended up under Wushuang's cue.

"Sister-in-law Xi... how did Wushuang manage that?"

She rubbed her eyes, unable to believe it.

"Wow, Wushuang is that powerful?"

Ling Xi smiled, her eyes fixed on the red figure on the field, confident and composed.

However, after the ball was passed to Qin Zhiyi in the backfield, it was intercepted by Yang Luoying, and soon the blue team also scored a goal.

The two teams traded blows, each scoring a point, and soon the score was tied.

"They're really cunning, specifically targeting Miss Qin."

With the final round approaching, whoever gets the third point first will win, and Xiao Xiao became a little anxious.

However, Ling Xi wasn't in a hurry. Qin Zhiyi was a weak point, so it was only natural that the opponent would target that weakness. Besides, Wu Shuang and the others had hardly had time to gel and hadn't had a chance to unleash their true potential. Yet, in the first four matches, Wu Shuang had won possession of the ball in every single one, which was enough to demonstrate her strength.

When she saw that Wushuang had also won the opening shot in the fifth game, she slowly picked up her teacup and began to drink tea.

Just like the first ball, this one was first passed to Qin Qi. When Qin Qi got to the backcourt, he was also closely marked by the two players who had been marking him. This time, he did not force his way through, but passed the ball to Lu Baixu on the other side. However, Lu Baixu was defended in front of him and Yang Luoying was waiting for an opportunity behind him. For a moment, he was sandwiched between the two sides and could not advance or retreat.

"Young Master Lu, pass it on to me!"

Seeing that Qin Zhiyi was unguarded, Lu Baixu passed the ball to her first. But the moment he passed the ball, Yang Luoying quickly turned around and left. Qin Zhiyi's riding skills were slightly inferior, and she was a few minutes slower. In an instant, Yang Luoying caught up with her.

Her move was swift and sharp, her wrist powerful, sweeping the polo cue that Qin Zhiyi was using to protect the ball to the ground. The ball changed hands instantly, and the moment she seized it, she turned her horse around, her figure as swift as the wind, and galloped straight toward the opponent's goal.

At that time, both teams had gathered in this half of the field, and the opposing defense was empty except for Wushuang who was covering the rear.

Seeing that dashing red figure standing there, Ling Xi felt a little more at ease.

"Oh no! Yang Luoying is known for her fast breaks, and now Wushuang is the only one left on the court. We're probably going to concede a goal!"

Wushuang's eyes were sharp as an eagle's, firmly locking onto the rolling ball in the field. Her eyes narrowed, and she lightly spurred her horse, suddenly accelerating, not towards Yang Luoying, but towards the goal.

"Wushuang, is this... an attempt to intercept her goal?"

Xiao Xiao stood up nervously, staring intently at the court.

Yang Luoying left everyone behind. Seeing Wushuang heading towards the goal, she quickly found an opening in the distance, aimed at the goal, and delivered a heavy blow.

The instant Wushuang turned his horse, his wrist flicked, and the mallet swept out with steady force, striking the side of the polo ball precisely. With a crisp sound, the galloping ball abruptly changed direction, veering straight away from the goal and landing precisely in the hands of Qin Qi, who had arrived shortly after. Qin Qi smoothly pulled on the reins, his long arm reaching out lightly to control the rolling ball under his mallet. He quickly turned and spurred his horse forward, only to be met by two opponents who swiftly charged at him on horseback.

"Pass the ball!"

With a shout, Wushuang was already in front of him. Qin Qi flicked his wrist, precisely sending the rolling polo ball flying through the air, tracing a clean arc as it soared over the heads of his two opponents.

Lu Baixu coordinated and positioned himself to block the opposing rider's attempt to intercept again, thus blocking the ball interception route on this side.

Before the polo ball could fall from the sky, Wushuang had already spurred his horse to the landing point. Before the ball hit the ground, he quickly pushed and pulled the club, accurately protecting the polo ball.

She then crouched low on her horse, its hooves pounding the ground. Despite Yang Luoying's best efforts, known for her speed, she couldn't catch up. Another woman attempting to intercept her from behind was easily evaded. Just before reaching the goal, her gaze sharpened, she lowered her wrist to gather strength, and suddenly swung her polo mallet fiercely!

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound of the ball striking the polo ball echoed across the field. With the force of a gust of wind, the ball flew off the polo mallet like a streak of light, striking the center of the goal with perfect accuracy!

From stealing the ball against the odds, positioning and protecting the defense, passing the ball in mid-air, to the final shot, the three complemented each other perfectly in offense and defense. Their movements were fluid and seamless, without any hesitation or redundancy.

The entire stadium fell silent for a moment, then erupted in thunderous cheers and applause.