PNB Chapter 129 She absolutely cannot get hurt...
Chapter 129 She absolutely cannot get hurt...
She pressed herself tightly against Xie Yanli's broad and powerful chest.
At this moment, she could clearly feel Xie Yanli's steady and powerful heartbeat.
One beat after another, like the beating of an ancient war drum, each pulsation carrying a heart-pounding power.
That rhythm penetrated straight into my heart through the contact between my clothes and skin.
Xie Yanli skillfully gripped the reins with both hands, his fingers long and slender with distinct knuckles, and tightened them slightly.
With the reins taut, the horse immediately understood its master's intention, raised its head and neighed, and reared up on all fours.
The wind whistled past their ears, blowing their hair and tangling it freely.
A few strands of Qin Jiuwei's hair were lifted by the wind and brushed against Xie Yanli's handsome face.
It brings a subtle yet captivating itch.
Xie Yanli's Adam's apple bobbed, and he lowered his head slightly, resting his chin on Qin Jiuwei's shoulder.
Warm breath, carrying a masculine scent, gently sprayed against Qin Jiuwei's ear.
Like invisible fingers, they made her body tremble slightly involuntarily.
Qin Jiuwei's fair cheeks were already flushed with a captivating blush.
She had ridden countless horses in her previous life, but this was the first time she had ever ridden a horse like this...
Qin Jiuwei's hands, as if drawn by an invisible force, slowly rose and finally gently covered Xie Yanli's arms that were wrapped around her.
Xie Yanli's arm muscles were very firm, yet somewhat elastic.
Qin Jiuwei couldn't resist touching it.
Sensing her response, Xie Yanli's lips curled up almost imperceptibly.
The horses galloped freely across the vast land, their hooves kicking up dust that created a hazy mist behind them.
Watching the two figures riding away on horseback.
Xie Jingchun couldn't help but exclaim, "My father and mother have such a good relationship; they are such a perfect match."
Xie Yanli led Qin Jiuwei on a two-lap ride around the horse farm before slowly stopping.
He stepped forward and helped Qin Jiuwei off the horse.
After she regained her balance, he whispered gently in her ear, "Take a rest."
Qin Jiuwei nodded slightly, her ear tips turning slightly red.
Seeing the two so deeply in love, Jiang Chirang couldn't help but clench his right fist in his sleeve, making a cracking sound.
His usually gentle face now carried a hint of coldness.
Suddenly, he spoke up: "I've heard that Young Master Xie is quite skilled at polo. The weather is perfect today, how about we play a game?"
Xie Yanli raised his eyes, looked calmly at Jiang Chirang, and said in a low voice, "Alright, I couldn't be happier."
Their eyes met, and a chill emanated from them.
Upon seeing this, Qin Jiuwei pursed her pink lips tightly.
I comforted myself in my heart.
Thank goodness, it's polo, not a fight.
Everyone in the Great Jin Dynasty knows that although Prince Xie is a civil official, he is by no means weak.
Prince Xie only played polo once in front of outsiders, and that was with the Emperor. At that time, the Emperor had not yet ascended the throne and was still the Second Prince.
But the result of that polo match was never announced, and nobody knew who won.
So when they heard that Prince Xie had come to play polo, the powerful and wealthy people at the western suburbs horse farm all gathered around, wanting to watch.
The area was quickly cordoned off.
Jiang Chi tied a red ribbon around his waist and mounted a spirited red-maned horse.
The attendants behind him also wore red ribbons around their waists.
They are the Red Team.
In contrast, Xie Yanli, with a blue ribbon tied around his waist, sat upright on a white horse.
Xie Jingchun also played polo, so he naturally joined Xie Yanli's team.
He and his attendants also wore blue ribbons around their waists.
The belt fluttered in the wind.
They are the blue team.
With a clear horn blast, the competition officially began.
Jiang Chirang took the lead, swinging his polo mallet and charging towards the polo ball in the center of the field.
He was inferior to Xie Yanli in other aspects, but he had been playing polo since he was a child.
Especially when he was with his father in the south, playing polo became his only pastime besides studying.
He had never lost to anyone, and Xie Yanli was no exception.
Jiang Chirang's eyes revealed a determination to win.
Upon seeing this, a cold smile flashed across Xie Yanli's eyes.
His experience serving in the army a few years ago made him an extremely skilled horseman.
He skillfully controlled the white horse, and like a bolt of lightning, swiftly cut off Jiang Chirang's attack route.
Xie Yanli bent down and swung his club in one fluid motion, propelling the polo ball straight toward Jiang Chirang's goal.
Jiang Chirang's attendants hurriedly surrounded him, trying to stop this fierce attack.
But Xie Jingchun was faster. He seized the opportunity, spurred his horse and galloped through the defense, successfully hitting the ball towards the goal again.
"Young Master Xie has won a point!"
A cheer immediately erupted from the sidelines.
The blue team scored first.
In the following matches, Xie Yanli and Xie Jingchun cooperated seamlessly.
Xie Yanli turned his horse around, and with a light flick of his mallet, seemingly casually but with hidden meaning, he struck the polo ball to one side.
Xie Jingchun understood immediately, squeezed his legs tightly around the horse's belly, and galloped towards the polo ball like an arrow released from a bow.
As he approached the polo ball, Xie Yanli skillfully maneuvered his horse around it, drawing the attention of the red team and creating an unobstructed path for Xie Jingchun to strike the ball.
Without hesitation, Xie Jingchun seized the opportunity and swung his club powerfully. The polo ball, accompanied by a whistling sound, flew swiftly towards the Red Team's goal like a missile.
Another goal!
The blue team fought harder and harder.
Although Jiang Chirang fought hard, his troops were constantly suppressed by Xie Yanli.
As time went on, the Blue Team's score continued to climb.
Jiang Chirang became increasingly anxious, yet he was at a loss for what to do.
The competition was fierce, but Qin Jiuwei didn't watch. Instead, she rode her horse leisurely to the side.
She glanced at the field from time to time, seeing Xie Yanli scoring point after point.
Qin Jiu chuckled softly, then tightened the reins, preparing to ride another lap.
She hadn't ridden a horse in a long time and really couldn't bear to stop.
Suddenly, during a fierce scramble for the ball, a servant exerted too much force, sending the polo ball soaring high into the air, tracing an arc as it hurtled straight toward Qin Jiuwei.
The polo ball was extremely fast, and with a muffled "bang," it slammed heavily into the horse's belly.
The horse, in pain, let out a long neigh, raised its front hooves high, and neighed wildly.
It then began to run rampant and out of control on the field.
Qin Jiuwei's body was violently jolted on the horse's back, her face drained of color, and her knuckles turned white from the exertion.
Upon seeing this, Xie Yanli's pupils constricted sharply, and his heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand.
Veins popped out on his forehead.
He immediately squeezed his legs tightly around the horse's belly and flung the reins in his hand.
Leaning forward, almost parallel to the horse's back, he charged towards Qin Jiuwei like an arrow released from a bow.
His gaze was fixed on her, his eyes were terribly red, and his lips trembled slightly.
No, she absolutely cannot get hurt...
As Xie Yanli approached Qin Jiuwei's horse, he seized the opportunity.
He leaped into the air and precisely caught Qin Jiuwei around the waist.
Qin Jiuwei felt a powerful force pull her up and then she was pulled off the horse.
The two rolled around on the grass several times before they could barely regain their balance.
Qin Jiuwei was still in shock, her face as pale as paper, and her eyes still held fear and confusion.
Xie Yanli looked at her small face and was about to comfort her when he suddenly felt a sharp pain coming from his back.