Chapter 76 Jin Mingchi
Earl of Yongchang's Mansion
Madam Wu is thinking about whether there are any omissions in this polo match.
Holding a polo match seems to have accumulated a lot of contacts for her, but holding a polo match is not that simple.
Bianjing's wealthy families are not on good terms with each other. If they meet, there will inevitably be quarrels and quarrels, all of which need to be coordinated by her.
Moreover, some upstarts emerge from time to time in Bianjing, and these cannot be ignored.
Otherwise, let alone accumulating likes and connections, you will offend a lot of people.
So for every polo match, Mrs. Wu starts the calculations months in advance, and is constantly making adjustments in the process.
Even though it was about to start, she was constantly checking and filling in the gaps, for fear of any omissions.
The sound of rapid footsteps woke Mrs. Wu who was deep in thought.
Madam Wu frowned and said, "What happened?"
"Madam, Chamberlain Liu from the East Palace is here." She said to her mother.
Hearing this, Mrs. Wu suddenly stood up, quickly calmed down, and asked, "Has the master gone to welcome me?"
"The Lord has already welcomed him. "The front hall, but Chamberlain Liu said that he came here to see the madam for something, and the master sent someone to ask the madam to come over quickly." He said to his mother.
“Looking for me?” Mrs. Wu was startled and said, “What did you say?”
"I didn't say anything. The person who sent the message just asked the lady to come over quickly." He said to his mother.
"If you ask someone to reply, just tell me that I will change my clothes and go there." Mrs. Wu said.
"Yes." He replied to his mother.
Madam Wu changed her clothes under the service of the maid and went to the front hall. On the way, she was still thinking about the purpose of sending someone to the door.
When we got to the front hall, we had no idea.
"I've met Chamberlain Liu." Mrs. Wu nodded slightly to Liu Sanshi as a salute.
"Countess, you're welcome." Liu Sanshi quickly returned the greeting.
"Liu, please take a seat." Mrs. Wu greeted, came and sat down next to Yongchang Bo.
"Madam, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to go to the polo match held by you, and has sent Chamberlain Liu to inform you." Yongchang Bo said.
"Yongchang Bo's words are serious. His Highness sent me over to inquire if it is convenient." Liu Sanshi smiled.
"His Royal Highness is here. It's too late for my wife to be happy. How can it be inconvenient?" Mrs. Wu said with a smile.
Although she was reluctant, she did not dare to show it.
For officials, the most reluctant thing is to invite the emperor to dinner.
One is the safety issue. If something goes wrong, your life may be lost.
Even if it is safe, the quality of food is still a problem.
If the meal is poor, the emperor will be unhappy and in trouble. If you eat so well, what should you do if the emperor thinks you are a corrupt official?
The prince is the crown prince and the only son of the official family.
There is actually no difference between entertaining him and the emperor.
Moreover, Zhao Xing is young and his thoughts are even harder to guess.
If you want to play polo on a whim, or if you encounter danger on the way back and forth, Yongchang Earl's Mansion is responsible.
And with Zhao Xing's identity there, she could neither refuse nor dissuade him.
"But the polo ground is next to the Jinming Pond in the western suburbs of the city. If His Highness goes out of the city, can the officials agree?" Mrs. Wu asked.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already consulted His Majesty, the Countess does not need to worry. In addition, in order to ensure the safety of His Highness, the defense of the polo ground needs to be handed over to the Imperial Army of the East Palace." Liu Sanshi said.
"This is natural. There are only three days until the polo match. I wonder when the Imperial Army will take over?" Madam Wu asked.
"Early tomorrow morning, the Forbidden Army will go to the polo ground to take over. The Countess must inform us in advance to avoid any conflicts." Liu Sanshi said.
"Don't worry, Chamberlain Liu, I will go to the polo field in person to explain it later." Mrs. Wu said.
"Then I will go back and recover first." Liu Sanshi stood up and said.
Yongchang Bo and Mrs. Wu tried to persuade him to stay, and then sent Liu Sanshi out of the house.
Seeing Liu Sanshi riding away in a carriage, Mrs. Wu turned around and was about to go inside.
“Wait a minute!” Uncle Yongchang stopped Madam Wu, stepped forward and said, “This is a good opportunity. When the time comes, you will mention Da Lang in front of Your Highness.”
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"Don't you, Master, often say that it's not good for me to open a polo ground and show off to others? Why am I asked to say good things to Dalang in front of His Highness now? I'd better say it myself." Mrs. Wu finished. , turned around and left.
She was arrogant and disdainful of doing things like raising a concubine to waste, but she would not help him plan.
"You..."
Yongchang Bo pointed at Mrs. Wu's back with an ugly face, but there was nothing he could do.
The Yongchang Earl's Mansion can become one of the best among the many Earl's Mansions in Bianjing, even much better than some of the already declining princes' mansions, thanks to Mrs. Wu.
Moreover, Mrs. Wu’s natal family has been married for generations, so he has no confidence to divorce his wife.
......
Liu Sanshi returned to the East Palace and reported what happened to Zhao Xing.
After hearing this, Zhao Xing said: "Let Cao Mian and Fang Zhongrong lead the troops to take over the defense of Jinmingchi Villa and the Polo Grounds."
Jinmingchi was first dug for naval training. After Emperor Taizong succeeded to the throne, it was greatly expanded and became an artificial lake with a radius of more than ten miles. Many buildings were built around it and on the water. Every year, hundreds of civil and military officials would be brought there. Come and watch the navy drill.
With the destruction of various princes, the usefulness of the navy was no longer so great, and Jinmingchi became a royal garden.
Mrs. Wu’s polo field is not far from Jinmingchi. Zhao Xing went to watch polo and then went to Jinmingchi Villa for a lunch break at noon.
"Yes!" Liu Sanshi responded and went to deliver the order.
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The news that His Royal Highness the Prince would attend the polo match soon spread throughout Bianjing's wealthy families.
Many people who accepted the post and did not originally plan to go have changed their minds and are ready to go.
Whether their brother is favored by the prince, or their sister is favored by the prince, it is a great good thing for them.
For a time, many families asked their wives to make new clothes for their children overnight to wear on the day of the polo match.
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In a blink of an eye, the day of the polo club arrived, and Gu Tingye and Qi Heng arrived at the East Palace early in the morning.
At the polo match today, the two of them will also accompany him.
Zhao Xing rode in a carriage, with Gu Tingye and Qi Heng riding on both sides, and escorted by hundreds of forbidden troops, they left the city.
After leaving the city, the road became bumpy.
When the carriage arrived at the polo field, Zhao Xing was almost vomited from the jolt.
"My wife pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
As soon as Zhao Xing got out of the carriage, Mrs. Wu led the two young men forward to salute.
"No gift."
Zhao Xing forced out a smile, looked at the two young men behind Mrs. Wu, and said: "These two are Mrs. Liang's two young men. Right?”
“Exactly.” Mrs. Wu replied, turning her head and saying, “Bing’er, Han’er, please pay your respects to Your Highness!”
"Your Majesty Liang Bing (Liang Han) pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince." The two of them saluted.
"No need to be polite." Zhao Xing nodded slightly.
"Your Highness, please come inside!" Mrs. Wu said.
Zhao Xing nodded, and under the guidance of Mrs. Wu, he came to a tent.
"Your Highness, Bing'er often comes to the polo ground to play and knows this place very well. Why not let him stay in front of His Highness and explain it to His Highness." Mrs. Wu said.
"Okay, let him stay. Today I am a guest and the countess is the host. You go and do your work." Zhao Xing said.
"Then I will leave first." Mrs. Wu bowed and led Liang Han away.
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