sinovels Chapter 80 Chapter 80
Chapter 80 Chapter 80
As the saying goes, it takes a hundred days to hurt the muscles and bones.Two months later, when Wu Junyi's patience was about to run out, the imperial doctor finally allowed him to get out of bed and move around.
At first he could only take two steps, and he was about to stop to rest for a while, and a group of eunuchs Zhan Weiwei followed behind, ready to rush up and use them as crutches at any time.After being bedridden for two months, I suddenly couldn't stand the strenuous exercise.
But soon, Wu Junyi got used to his injured leg, he could face up and down, and he and Shen Yu could take a leisurely walk in the imperial garden.
The sun is shining brightly, water lilies are in bud in the pool in the garden, and the lotus wind is blowing.Shen Yu took a deep breath, feeling the rich and fresh air from the inside out, washing away all the filth.
"The scenery in this garden is really good. You can enjoy the lotus in summer, and you can eat lotus seeds in autumn." Shen Yu said enviously.
Wu Junyi nodded in agreement on the surface, but secretly laughed in his heart. The lotus flowers in the imperial garden are all for viewing. Even if the lotus pod grows, who would dare to pick the lotus seeds?Of course, if Wu Junyi ordered it to go on, he could eat lotus seeds anywhere.But he didn't like to taste the freshness.
Just like this imperial garden.Every plant and tree in the garden was designed by his father himself, but when he came here, it really became a place just for living. No matter how beautiful the scenery is, it doesn't matter to him, it's just a fleeting moment.It is necessary to have someone to accompany him and walk aimlessly with him in order to taste "the persimmon tree is green and shaded, and the courtyard of the king's family is wide."
But Shen Yu's words made him secretly keep in his heart, maybe this year he can really taste the lotus seeds in the imperial garden.
Wu Junyi hadn't exercised his muscles for too long, and he walked eagerly and said: "I haven't seen your riding and archery skills before, we can compare them."
There is a small school field in the palace, which was used by him and the king of Chu to learn martial arts.Hearing this, Shen Yu secretly pinched him with the hand holding his arm, and then smiled softly and said: "I can't compare to you, you should take good care of your wounds."
Wu Junyi was warned by him, but he didn't know how to repent. He continued the topic and asked: "Speaking of which, where did you learn riding and archery? I remember that the Imperial College didn't require you to learn it?"
"It was taught by my uncle." Shen Yu said lightly.
However, Wu Junyi reacted very quickly, "Uncle? I have a second son from Song Cangshan, who is Song Erlang and Song Zitao?" Wu Junyi remembered that uncle Shen Yu was born in a scholarly family, but he joined the army. Now that he has become a conciliator, he has done something Famous hall.
And Wu Junyi also remembered why he was thinking about the Song family. "Where's your cousin? How's it going?"
"Ah?" Second Monk Shen Yuzhang was puzzled, and responded in a daze.
"Your cousin from the Song family." Wu Junyi stopped in his tracks.The tone in which he said this was almost negative.
And Shen Yu finally came to his senses and understood what Wu Junyi meant.He lightly patted Wu Junyi's shoulder, and said dumbfoundedly: "Jiaoniang already has a marriage contract, so don't gossip and ruin your daughter's family's reputation."
After Shen Mu rejected the two families' plan to marry, Wu Junyi and Song Hong still had frequent contacts, but when it came to marriage, the other party inevitably had a thorn in his heart.Fortunately, Shen Yu has never married a wife.After Song Zixi was transferred back to Beijing, he quickly arranged a perfect marriage for Song Jiao. The two families let go of their grievances, and became more harmonious than before.
Wu Junyi also knew that a gentleman like Shen Yu would definitely not have any thoughts about his cousin who had no marriage contract, but he still snorted arrogantly, turned around and walked in the opposite direction, "When I recover from my injury, I will take you Playing polo will let you see and see."
"Okay." As long as Shen Yu coaxes this man not to eat vinegar indiscriminately, everything will be fine. "Come on, it's time for dinner."
Wu Junyi kept his filial piety and could not eat meat. In order to nourish him, the imperial doctor told the imperial dining room that his three meals a day consisted of milk, beans, and custard. It was either eight-treasure porridge or eight-treasure rice. For a long time, he was tired of being so carefully cared for by everyone. Life.
And Shen Yu often dined with him at the same table, and felt that his eyes were suffering.
The strange thing is that Shen Yu herself is not picky at all, and can eat whatever it is without changing her face.But looking at Wu Junyi's painful expression while eating, he found it unbearable.
In June, three months after the injury, Wu Junyi was finally declared healed by the imperial doctor and able to exercise.However, the imperial doctor did not clearly state the intensity of this exercise.Wu Junyi took advantage of this opportunity and devoted himself to stretching his muscles and playing a game of polo.
Playing polo, also known as shooting, is to hit a wooden ball with a long-handled mallet while riding on horseback.This game originally came from the Western Regions, and gradually spread to the Central Plains palace through envoys.In the past, the Taizu used to play polo in the palace, so Yousi specially formulated related utensils and rituals.Only because Emperor Jianning didn't like to move, he gradually shelved it.
Later, Wu Junyi learned to ride a horse. Playing polo requires a lot of horse riding and accuracy, so Deng Xian organized him and the king of Chu to lead others to play, and then resumed the ceremony in the palace.It's just that since he succeeded to the throne, he has seldom had a good interest, so he has never had a chance to do it again.
Now is the time.
Wu Junyi chose a day to rest and take a bath, and asked people to prepare things.A palace was specially emptied, wooden goals were erected on the east and west sides, and two guards held small red flags to sing rewards and score points.There are five big drums in the corridor, and there are also prepared classrooms to play music.
Below the steps, there are guards with weapons in charge of maintaining order.
Wu Junyi came out on horseback, and the Jiaofang sang Liangzhou songs.The guards who were going to play together stepped forward to meet him. The team headed by him wore purple clothes, while Shen Yu's team wore yellow clothes.Wu Junyi jumped off the horse and stretched out his hand to Shen Yu. Shen Yu led the guards to bow down and salute. After the salute, he got on the horse.
The ponytails of these horses are all knotted so that the ponytails do not obscure the view.
Wu Junyi first taught Shen Yu the rules. Shen Yu was proficient in bowing horses and had an excellent memory. After listening to it only once, he nodded to show that he understood.There were many people around, and the two of them couldn't get too close. Wu Junyi stopped Shen Yu's arm to teach him how to swing a stick, and took the opportunity to squeeze the back of his hand.Shen Yu smiled helplessly in return.
After that is the actual game.The guards who participated in the polo entered from the hatchback on horseback and stood in sequence in the west compartment.Then Wu Junyi became a horse and stopped at the southwest corner, Li Qiyang said: "Yu Peng hits the east gate."
Before Shen Yu could react, she saw Wu Junyi raised his hand, the ritual and music played together, and the wooden red lacquered ball suddenly flew up and hit the east gate with precision.Then the drum music stopped, Wu Junyi returned to his horse, and the envoys who followed him served wine.
Wu Junyi gave the wine, and Shen Yu also took the wine glass. The eyes of the two of them split in the air, each drank it up, and got on the horse again.
Wu Junyi hit the ball for the second time, and then it was time for the guards to perform.There are [-] embroidered flags on both sides of the goal. Every time a ball is hit, one is awarded, and the one with the most is the winner.
In front of the emperor, these prestige mustered their spirits, and each galloped to fight, and the drums became more and more urgent.
While Shen Yu was tossing and turning, she could only see that Wu Junyi was proficient in riding, galloping like a god, and graceful and light.
His mind was agitated, and he couldn't help thinking: To see Wu Junyi like this, even if he loses, it's worth it.
After thinking about it, he still tried his best to step forward and hit the ball bravely.
Wu Junyi felt a little regretful when he started fighting.After all, playing polo is a sport with a lot of physical contact, so it is inevitable that there will be bumps and bumps. Several times, he saw the stick about to greet Shen Yu, and he wished to rush up and throw the guard who had no eyes.
He was restless, and he escorted the opposing captain all the way. On the contrary, Shen Yu was clear about it. Shen Yu's team scored frequently, far surpassing them.
Shen Yu didn't notice it, she was sweating profusely, and smiled at him: "If your majesty doesn't concentrate, I'm afraid you will lose."
I'm afraid he thought he let the water go.Wu Junyi thought helplessly.But he was also aroused by the other party's words. "It's really not certain who wins and who loses!"
In the end, they fought to a draw.
Shen Yu also had to admit that there was a reason for Wu Junyi's self-confidence. No matter in terms of riding skills, strength, or accuracy, he was no worse than anyone present.
The music stopped, and the attendants all knelt down and kowtowed, shouting long live three times.Wu Junyi's cavalry kowtowed to apologize for the peace between the two sides.
Wu Junyi waived the ceremony and offered wine again.
According to the etiquette, you have to hit three chips before it is considered over.But Wu Junyi saw that Shen Yu was out of breath, with wet hair on his forehead, so he knew that he was very tired, so he called to stop.
"How, my riding skills didn't disappoint you?" Shen Yu asked impatiently after returning to Qianqing Palace to take a bath and change clothes.
Wu Junyi looked at him in a daze.After Shen Yu took a bath, she changed into her own robe. This light blue color is not as bright as the bright yellow clothes just now, but it matches Shen Yu's whole body better.Shen Yu's wet hair was tied up barely, and one or two strands that were missing were stuck to his cheeks, making his skin fairer.The dripping water wets the skirt of the clothes, and draws out the beautiful outline of the collarbone, which makes people dream about it.
"What? Xizhi?" Shen Yu called repeatedly.
Wu Junyi suppressed the anger in his body. "Pretty good, but you lack exercise and physical strength."
When he said the last four words, he was full of deep meaning.It's a pity that Shen Yu didn't notice it, but instead replied solemnly: "Yes, since I became an official, I rarely have such a day of riding a horse for fun."
"Then you can often enter the palace and play polo with me." Wu Junyi said while reaching out to brush the other's wet hair behind his ear.
Not only does he have to play polo often, but he also has to bathe and change clothes frequently in his Qianqing Palace. This appearance... is very desirable.
Shen Yu didn't notice the other party's inattention, and he enthusiastically proposed to promote the sport of polo. "I really like it, but it's a pity that some big fanfare has moved the teachers."
"It doesn't matter, the utensils are all ready-made, it's nothing more than a laborer's move." Wu Junyi's fingers lingered in Shen Yu's ear.
"This method is good, it can be enjoyed in the army, but it is too cumbersome and needs to be simplified. In my opinion, after the promotion of the volunteer system, those people can... practice it like this when they are not farming!"
Wu Junyi suddenly removed Shen Yu's bun, and the wet black hair fell loose.Shen Yu exclaimed.
"Xizhi! What are you doing!"
It is a serious faux pas to dishevel your hair, let alone in front of your majesty.But Wu Junyi didn't give the other party time to regret. "Bo Jin, look at me." He murmured in a bewildering way.
Looking at each other, Shen Yu was a little lost.
Then, Wu Junyi leaned forward and bit the lips that Xiao had been thinking about for a long time.
The author has something to say:
①From "General History of Chinese Customs (Song Dynasty)", most of the ritual customs in this article refer to this book.