kingnovel Chapter 869 Xie Shang, be careful...
Chapter 869 Xie Shang, be careful...
Today the Royal Enclosure is packed with people, creating a bustling scene.
Colorful flags were fluttering in the wind beside the stadium, and seats for envoys from various countries and major families were lined up in order. The scene was noisy and everyone was talking. It had been several years since such a grand event was held, so many people participated.
In order to liven up the atmosphere, the Ministry of Rites also set up many rewards, attracting many young men from aristocratic families to participate.
In the central horse farm, I saw a group of young men riding their horses freely. The air was filled with the scent of spring, and the decorations all around showed the prosperity and strength of the Great Zhou.
Xie Shang wanted to make all the men of the Great Zhou become heroes on horseback, so he spent more time and energy on this in the two years since he ascended the throne.
Jiang Fenghua and the concubines in various palaces all changed into light riding clothes, which became a beautiful scenery in the paddock.
The eldest prince of the Northern Xiao Kingdom said in a deep voice: "I thought that only men in the Great Zhou were so heroic on horseback, but I didn't expect that the women in the Great Zhou were also so heroic and so beautiful!"
Xie Shang sat in the main seat, with a smile on his lips, and said calmly: "Are there no special features of the women of Beixiao Country?"
Xiao Shang chuckled and said, "The women raised in the climate of Beixiao Country are not as charming as those in Dazhou Country."
Xie Shang followed his gaze and saw that his eyes fell directly on Jiang Fenghua.
He said to the guards, "Go and invite the queen over."
Why does this man from Beixiao Country always keep staring at Jiang Fenghua? What is his intention?
After Jiang Fenghua arrived, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
Xie Shang stretched out his hand to her, and Jiang Fenghua calmly handed over his fingers. Jiang Fenghua even blushed a little when he held her in his palm. His palm was very warm.
Xie Shang said: "Queen, please watch the game with me!"
Xiao Shang said: "People in the Great Zhou Kingdom are saying that the emperor and the queen are in love and in harmony. Now we see it, we are really envious!"
Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "Prince, you are familiar with the rumors among the people of our Great Zhou Kingdom. Do you often go to the people to listen to rumors?"
She was hinting at something. No wonder there were so many rumors in the Great Zhou Dynasty. It turned out that he was the one who manipulated them.
Xiao Shang smiled slightly, "The customs and habits of the Great Zhou Kingdom are indeed fascinating to me. The Queen is right. I have often heard about it and I also like to read some of the stories of the Great Zhou Kingdom. Recently, there is another rumor among the people. I wonder if the Queen has heard about it."
"What rumor?" Jiang Fenghua certainly knew the rumor he was talking about about the Queen of Yinchuan.
Xiao Shang smiled and said, "The Ice Phoenix has been reincarnated and the world has changed hands. Hasn't the Queen heard about it?"
Jiang Fenghua frowned, and the red spider lily between his eyebrows seemed to be even redder.
Xie Shang also found it strange when he saw this. Many ladies and wives from aristocratic families came today, and everyone had flowers painted on their foreheads, of various kinds, some of which imitated the style of the flowers worn between the empress's eyebrows.
After hearing what Xiao Shang said, the envoys from other countries also became interested. "We seem to have heard of this rumor. I wonder where the ancient country of Yinchuan is and how such a rumor came about."
"I've heard about it, too. I heard it's a country that practices witchcraft, and it's very weird."
Everyone was talking about it.
At this time, Xie Shang held Jiang Fenghua's hand tightly and changed the subject, "Next is the polo match. I heard that people from your Beixiao country are also good at playing polo. Why don't you play a game, Prince?"
Xiao Shang deliberately targeted Jiang Fenghua, "Your Majesty, you must be very good at polo, right? Why don't I play a game with you?"
Xie Shang was really angry this time. Why was he staring at Jiang Fenghua everywhere?
Jiang Fenghua held Xie Shang's hand and said gently, "Your Majesty can also play polo, right?"
She knew that Xie Shang was very good at playing polo. What was the point of winning just by talking? She had to go to the field and see for herself!
At the same time, she knew that Xie Shang held such an event not only to entertain the envoys, but also to convey a message to the envoys that the prosperity and strength of the Great Zhou could not be divided up just because they wanted to.
Whoever can stand out in today's competition will bring glory to the Great Zhou Dynasty. The event will be held for three days and the competition has just begun. Everyone is very excited and regards this as an opportunity.
Xie Shang looked at Xiao Shang deeply and said in a deep voice, "If the eldest prince is interested, why not let me play a game with him?"
As he spoke, Xie Shang stood up and prepared to go on the field himself. Several young team leaders had already formed a team, and there was no rule in polo matches that only two teams could compete. The polo field could accommodate more than a dozen teams at the same time, and the scene was quite intense.
Now that the emperor was going to take the stage himself, the entire stadium was filled with cheers that went straight to the eardrums, inspiring everyone.
The eldest prince of the Northern Xiao Kingdom was also wearing a white robe today. The cuffs of the robe were embroidered with the Northern Xiao Kingdom's whale totem with gold and silver threads. The totem was particularly eye-catching under the sun. His team was naturally composed of the three envoys from the Northern Xiao Kingdom. They all wore white, like team uniforms.
Jiang Fenghua was also thinking that the people of Beixiao were really strange. They all liked to embroider totems on their clothes. Does this whale look good?
Xiao Yu walked up to the Queen and bowed, "Your Majesty is in a very good mood today."
Jiang Fenghua glanced at him and said, "Minister Xiao, please also play a match with Your Majesty."
"I don't know how to play polo..."
Before he finished speaking, Xie Shang suddenly said, "Xiao Yu, go on stage."
Xiao Yu was stunned and grimaced. He bowed to Jiang Fenghua and said, "I will go first."
Jiang Fenghua smiled slightly. At this time, Song Jing and the concubines also walked to Jiang Fenghua's side. Song Jing said, "Why don't you go and fight, Your Majesty?"
Jiang Fenghua knew that Song Jing wanted to go, so she prepared well today. "I will just watch His Majesty play. If Concubine Song Shu is interested, go and play too!"
Song Jing paused, "The emperor didn't say that the concubines in the harem can play polo, so forget it! I will also accompany the queen and the sisters to watch His Majesty play."
Jiang Fenghua forced a smile, her mind was not on Song Jing at all. Her eyes followed Xie Shang who was running back and forth on the field.
He looked exceptionally handsome today. His dark riding suit made his figure stand tall and straight like a pine tree. Every time he swung the club, the ladies in the stands exclaimed in surprise.
The game entered the third inning, Xie Shang's side was leading by two points. Dada and others were physically strong, and Xiao Shang's skills were also very impressive. Originally, Beixiao Kingdom was in the lead, but now it was overtaken by Da Zhou, which instantly ignited the whole audience.
Both countries are strong, and the games are very exciting to watch. Everyone's heart is in their throat and then falls back. After a few games, people with weak hearts would have fainted.
At this moment, Xiao Shang rode his horse directly towards Xie Shang. Seeing this, Jiang Fenghua recalled the scene of the banquet that day. She suddenly shouted unconsciously: "Xie Shang, be careful..."