Book 50 Chapter 3 – Too Busy to Attend to Other Things (1/2)
Book 50 Chapter 3 – Too Busy to Attend to Other Things
Translator: Foxs' Wuxia
Just the instant before Zexina hit the ball, fro turned to crash theainst each other
Just like the other people, Zexina could not figure out the two boys’ intention Colliding against each other like that, the horses would undoubtedly be injured; but he had a faint feeling that based on the out of the ordinary horsemanshi+p that the two displayed previously, they couldn’t possibly be that useless Too busy to think too much, plus he had no choice, he seized the opportunity while Kou Zhong was patting the horse’s butt to ap, he swept the ball toward Kesa, as at the northern borderline with no one entangling hi!’ the two rides collided
Xu Ziling, as steady as Mount Tai, continued to charge forward, only his direction changed slightly, his target was Zexina’s right side While Kou Zhong, amidst the people outside the arena’s cry of alarle due to the i of empty space like an immortal froround, he bent down from the horseback, the stick in his hand stretched out, withouttoward Kesa
The ball changed direction toward Li Yuanji, as galloping into the east field
The cry of alar the air, the dru they had, ‘Boom! Boorew to intense delight; catching and holding on to the ball, without saying anything further, he proceeded to attack the gate
Zexina wanted to turn his horse around to intercept, but Xu Ziling, as one step ahead of him, blocked him on the outside He could only stare blankly as he watched Li Yuanji sending the ball into the goal
Cheers and applause exploded With spring breeze across his whole face, Li Yuanji returned in triuin to understand the reason behind why the ministers who served inside the ienerations of the House of Han were able to accomplish their ambition h-ranking eneral on ion, the e time would neither see nor sense their toil and accoreat undertaking would never co victory on a ball gas of living an ordinary people’s life, Yin Zuwen could gain Li Yuan’s trust and favor h fire and water outside the Pass
All the three points of the second set of the second half of the game on over, now the Persian team was only ahead by one point If in the last set the Li Clan could repeat their total victory, then they would be able to pick off the victory garland
Zhang Jieyu, Yin De Fei, Dong Shuni, and the others, a group of randiose irandstand to welcome Li Yuan, the situation was lively and chaotic
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling focused their attention to search around, unexpectedly Shen Luoyan’s fragrant self was gone, You Chuhong and Dugu Feng’s [phoenix] trace was also lost; inwardly they knew the turn of events was not too encouraging, yet sadly they were unable to get away Fortunately, Li Jing, husband and wife, were not present at the field either Without any better option, they hoped that the tould succeed in intercepting and notifying Shen Luoyan
This moment Li Yuan and Li Yuanji did not have time to pay them any attention Xu and Kou, twoMo’sspoked in low voice, “His Niang’s! The other side unexpectedly are able to play such a trick; even if Shen Meiren went to advise Li Mi not to go out of the Pass, it won’tabout Shen Meiren should stop right there Could it be that the Dugu Family is able to use this as a pretext to offend Shen Meiren, to act first and report later [orig to decapitate first and present the trophy later (idio Li shi+ji to rebel; it would be even more difficult to answer Li shi+ pondered deeply and said, “Naturally things can’t be that sio out the Pass with hi out of the Pass has received Li Yuan’s personal approval, for the ti, Li Yuan cannot reap the consequences of his words [idioiti his move to force Shen Meiren and escort her out of the Pass, won’t that expose that he is harboring evil intentions? Li Mi can’t be that stupid, can he?”
Xu Ziling sighed and said, “Don’t forget that Yang WenGan has guaranteed that after leaving Chang’an, there will be a proper arrange as Li Mi can pass the hurdle of the city defense, he will no longer have anychip, in hands, he could coerce Li shi+ji to obey hi this risk; even more, he is not afraid to take this risk”
After a short pause, he continued, “As for Li Yuan letting Li Mi leaving the city, it is the execution of a plan, so I aure out his strategy, that’s all!”
Revealing a sole nodded and said, “Your analysis is very reasonable If Li Mi really forced Shen Luoyan to go together with him, Li Yuan could point out that Shen Luoyan and Li Mi have the same intention to rebel; that would be extre said, “No matter what, Li Mi will need one or two sichen before he could start on his journey After we finish this garasp Li Mi’s whereabouts, we can rescue Shen Luoyan back, let Li Mi e to do with us”
His spirit aroused, Kou Zhong said, “All right, that will be our decision!”
The last set began The Persian team’s confidence was frustrated, it was crushed down by the Great Tang tea were holding the pearl of wisdoence]; not only they mastered h and understood the Persian people’s tactics This side is di, they had the Persians, who previously were able tofield, who considered themselves unexcelled in the world – like a toy in the palive Li Yuan as oal Areatly showed off his divine ht With the next point, both sides were in a tie, the Persians lost their lead
Troops in defeat like a landslide, everybody, including the Persian team’s other members, knew that the Persian’s side has lost their e ahead, they only had the mind but not the power to do so Hamomei and the others’ expression became disheartened and helpless
Li Yuan suddenly called a halt Within the crow and peacock alloped to the middle of the field, reined his horse, and shouted, “Let this gaa and the Persian kingdoenerations, our friendshi+p will be solid forever”
His speech was beyond everybody’s expectation; it denanimity Immediately the cry ‘Wansui’ shook the sky and shattered the earth On the Persian’s side, everybody showed a touched and grateful expression
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were glad that the game ended this way, so that they could leave as soon as possible Hamoratitude to Li Yuan But Li Yuanji spoke to Kou and Xu, twois extre’s decree” Finished speaking, he galloped toward Li Yuan, as still talking cordially with the team members from the Persian’s side
At this ti with festive ath-ranking officials caratulate Li Yuan, the situation was a bit chaotic The two boys flew off their mounts and handed the horses, as well as the polo sticks, to the i Mo met and took the two to the sideline, while unable to stop praising their outstanding performance
Yet not even half a sentence entered the two boys’ ears, because they were only thinking about how to get away to rescue Shen Luoyan
After waiting painstakingly for more than a sichen, finally they received Li Yuan’s summon
Li Yuan received them in his personal political palace hall, which was located east of the tribute hall inside the rear palace co, Li Yuanji, Li Nantian, Li Shentong, Xiao Yu, and Liu Wenjing were also present
Li Yuan looked happy; he praised their perfor field first, and then he said, “Your polo skill is indeed outstanding, your horsemanshi+p is even more brilliant, it could only be above the Tujue people, not under thehu, it is indeed a pity Have you ever thought about vowing loyalty to the i ood!’ inwardly; he said, “Huangshang’s special favor [froratitude, howeveray! However ”
This on chair’s side; stooping down by his ear, he spoke so in low voice and then retreated
Without any sign of displeasure at all Li Yuan looked at Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling standing respectfully under the stone steps; he sentleive you one year to finish your Jianghu affairs well, and then you will separate yourselves fros and societies and come here to serve Zhen”
The two promptly thanked the Ehed and said, “Fu Huang and I ait for you to cohed The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed The two took this opportunity to petition to be excused They finallyMo personally led the iuards to escort theent care to fawn on the two, h they have not really beco, they have becoood prospects Whether their future official post would be high or low, they would at least become the member of the monarch’s inner ministerial circle ould accoh to ate, their reputation increased a hundredfold
Both Li Jing and Hou Xibai have been waiting in the inner hall for a long time Lei Jiuzhi took them in; he said, “We have made adequate preparation, we could leave any ’s assurance, hence he will stay in Chang’an with peace ofErYe who are worried about hi in the two boys’ mind, they picked up speed to walk faster As soon as they entered the hall, they asked Li Jing without any chitchat, “Did you intercept Shen Luoyan?”
Li Jing told them to sit down around the table first, and then he said, “No opportunity, but no need to worry, Li Mi already notified the city guard that he will leave the city at dusk, by taking the boat to get out of the Pass We still have nearly two sichen to work”
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling heaved a sigh of relief at the sae send so his head, Li Jing said, “We discovered that the iuards stationed some men outside Li Mi’s Mansion, hence ere forced to retreat”