Chapter 424 Ah Xuan is good and has the virtues of a cat!
Many people present could see that the eldest prince's defeat in this match was certain.
But even so, there were still many people who nodded at the eldest prince's performance.
"Be brave in the face of danger!"
"Facing such a difficult situation, he was still persevering, never giving up hope, and encouraging his teammates until the last moment."
"The First Prince and I are far apart."
"This is the true royal style, and it is worth learning from us."
In the stands, many people spoke highly of the eldest prince.
Li Xuan listened to all these words, and then he realized what the eldest prince was up to.
"I said so."
"It turned out that I was hoping that I couldn't beat Lao Ba, so I started to save the country through curves."
"That's pretty smart."
I have to say that the eldest prince's move is quite useful. At least through this game, the audience's impression of the eldest prince will not be too bad.
Of course, it is impossible to hide this trick from everyone. After all, there are many court officials present. These are the best among the best. They can see the intention of the eldest prince at a glance.
But even so, their evaluation of the eldest prince was still not low.
Because that's just the way it is.
If you are in power, you don't need to deceive everyone, just be able to deceive most people.
Now the effect achieved by the eldest prince is just right.
Unable to discern the eldest prince's intentions, he clapped his hands and praised his character.
Those who could see the eldest prince's intentions also appreciated his methods.
Just as the fourth prince said before the game, the eldest prince took advantage of this inevitable failure to gain the greatest benefits for himself.
Of course, at first the fourth prince meant to do this against Princess Ankang after defeating the eighth prince.
In fact, the fourth prince still had some words that he did not say clearly at that time.
If Princess Ankang was dissatisfied with Qingshu Palace and used her strength to dominate the Cuju field, the effect would be even better.
Although Princess Ankang can win the game, she will definitely leave a bad impression on everyone by targeting the eldest prince.
The eldest prince can also use his weak and bullied character to gain a lot of sympathy points.
But now that he thought about it, the fourth prince felt that his calculation was too naive.
"Ankang probably arrived a long time ago, so he helped Lao Ba defeat Big Brother."
"The final will be a fair competition between the two of them. The relationship between the two has always been good, and the game will definitely be harmonious."
"Although Hai Dongqing is powerful, he can never defeat that black cat."
"Not only can you win the final victory, but you can also win beauty and elegance."
The fourth prince became more and more depressed as he thought about it, and couldn't help but sigh.
"It's only my fault that my skills are inferior to others..."
The more the fourth prince reviewed the story, the more he understood how terrifying Princess Ankang was.
Her pitiful and harmless appearance in the past kept flashing in the mind of the fourth prince.
In the impression of the fourth prince, Princess Ankang always hid in the corner of the imperial garden, sleeping in the sun and not communicating with anyone.
With this opportunity to meet once a month, Princess Ankang did not interact with other people. She spent the rest of the time in Jingyang Palace, and never had the opportunity to meet her once.
Thinking of this, the fourth prince became a little confused:
"When did she start her scheme?"
"After so many years, I have never doubted even once..."
"It's so blinding!"
The more the Fourth Prince thought about it, the angrier he became, and the more he felt that he was as stupid as an ox. He simply gave up thinking and let his mind empty.
On the Cuju court, the whistle finally sounded at the end of the game.
For both participating parties, this whistle is nothing less than the sound of nature.
Regardless of whether it was the eldest prince or the eighth prince, they could no longer hold on.
Needless to say, the hardships of the eldest prince were obvious. Even though his physical strength was exhausted, he still had to work hard to boost the morale of his team and look indomitable.
Not to mention, the eldest prince became more and more involved in his performance during the competition, gradually immersing himself in the role, and even felt a little fulfilled.
It seems that there is nothing wrong with being such a person.
Especially now that he lost the game by an exaggerated score of 36 to 0, there were still many spectators in the stands who applauded him.
Some people even shouted bluntly:
"Your Highness the First Prince, well done!"
"Although defeated, it is still glorious!"
"His Royal Highness, come on, we will support you!"
Several girls in their twenties and eighties waved at the eldest prince and said boldly.
The eldest prince, who was dragging his tired steps to the exit, was stunned for a moment. Looking at the lively girls, he couldn't help but smile a little.
The eldest prince was originally handsome in appearance and noble in temperament.
Sweat was dripping from his face, and his gentle smile immediately caused the girls in the stands to scream.
Beside the girls, their parents covered their faces, feeling embarrassed.
However, Daxing has always had an open atmosphere, and the status of women is not lower than that of men. Such behavior of openly expressing one's affection will not be considered rude, but will make people feel brave.
But this was a royal banquet after all, and the girl was teasing the eldest prince, so the parents who brought the girls naturally wanted to pretend they didn't know them.
Not far away, the Eighth Prince, who was also being dismissed, couldn't help but feel unhappy when he saw this scene.
"Is there any mistake? It's me who wins."
Just when the Eighth Prince was feeling sour, someone in the stands suddenly shouted to him.
"Your Highness has great skills!"
"That shot just now was so beautiful!"
"Let's spar together when we have time!"
"Your Highness the Eighth Prince, I love you!!!"
It seems that the Eighth Prince has also accumulated a lot of fans through this game.
But the problem is, compared with the eldest prince's side, his painting style is obviously extra rough.
I saw that these people who were shouting to the Eighth Prince were all tall and thick, and their beards and hair were all in one piece. At first glance, they were all fierce generals in the army.
After all, anyone who can understand the Eighth Prince's skills must also be a master of all kinds.
Cuju is the most mainstream recreational sport in the military, and these generals are also good at it.
Moreover, the Eighth Prince already had a deep relationship with the Qin family, which would win the hearts of these rough guys even more.
The Eighth Prince reluctantly waved to say hello to his fans, and then hurried off the stage as if he was running away.
As soon as he returned to his seat, he was greeted by congratulations from his friends.
"Laoba, it's okay."
"The score was 36-0 against the boss. It was really a hearty victory."
The fifth prince stepped forward with a smile and said.
When the Eighth Prince saw his abnormal attitude, he immediately increased his vigilance:
"Why are you smiling so obscenely?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Why are you so obscene?" Naturally, the fifth prince would not tolerate such slander.
But he was not too angry and immediately said with a smile:
"I just congratulate you for advancing to the finals."
"When you and Ankang compete against each other, we will have a good show."
The fifth prince's face was filled with a malicious smile.
Naturally, everyone knows what the good show he is talking about is.
At this point, Princess Yuanan on the side also started laughing evilly.
They also glanced at the Eighth Prince's pants from time to time, as if they were saying goodbye silently.
"Hey, you guys!"
"Don't say goodbye to my pants without my permission!"
In this solemn atmosphere, those who didn't know it might have thought that they were going to hold a mourning ceremony for the Eighth Prince's pants.
Several people burst into laughter, except the eighth prince himself who couldn't laugh.
He walked silently to Princess Ankang, and then whispered:
"Ankang, can you save face for your brother later and stop wearing my pants?"
There was a hint of pleading in the eighth prince's tone.
After all, for anyone, the Third Prince's previous experience was an unforgettable nightmare.
"Oh, don't worry, Bago."
"Axuan is a good boy and will never bully you."
"Just believe in his cat virtue!"
Seeing that the Eighth Prince had been worried about this matter, Princess Ankang couldn't help but say this.
"Believe in Mao De?"
The eighth prince suddenly felt as if he was struck by lightning, and glanced down at Li Xuan in Princess Ankang's arms.
As a result, Li Xuan grinned and gave him a "wait to die" look.
The Eighth Prince burst into tears immediately, feeling extremely aggrieved, pitiful and helpless.
He now understands that after raising Princess Ankang for so long, he still doesn't know whether this cat has cat virtues.
Just like the cat man's ability to do one thing to another, only the Eighth Prince would believe that the cat would not mess with him later.
If he was really kicked into a romantic eye like the third child, then the eighth prince would never have any beautiful fans in his life.
And with the two semi-finals over, the final is about to begin.
But before that, we will take a short break and tidy up the Cuju field.
Everyone also had a chance to breathe between the intense and exciting competitions.
The game between Princess Ankang and the Third Prince was a little rushed, and it ended early in less than the first half.
But the second game was different.
The eldest prince and the eighth prince not only played for the entire game, but the pace of the game was fast and fierce. Everyone enjoyed watching it, and the audience also consumed a lot of energy. Now is the time when they need a temporary rest.
Now that Princess Ankang and the Eighth Prince have successfully advanced to the finals, everyone is looking forward to their next performance.
Especially Li Xuan and A Xiang brought a unique Cuju competition to everyone.
Everyone wants to see who is more powerful, the cat or the bird.
Inside Tai Chi Palace.
All the big guys also talked about the previous two games.
Of course, no one they knew mentioned anything about the third prince.
This is not for Zhao Dinghai's sake.
After all, the third prince is also a member of the royal family and the biological son of Emperor Yongyuan.
Except for Qin Zongyong's few hard-workers, no one would be so bold.
"I never expected that these two His Highnesses would advance to the finals."
"If it weren't for today's Cuju competition, we wouldn't know what these two highnesses are capable of."
"It seems that your Royal Highnesses are too humble and low-key on weekdays."
Someone said pointedly.
Emperor Yongyuan's attitude towards his heirs was very cold, which was a fact known to both the government and the public.
Of course, Princess Luzhao's overly dazzling presence is also a very important factor.
Now that Princess Luzhao has not returned, many people have the same thoughts as the eldest prince, and want to increase the presence of the people they support.
The position of the crown prince of Daxing has been unresolved, and Empress Wu has only two legitimate princesses.
Although Princess Luzhao's talent is unparalleled and she has an overwhelming advantage in practice, succeeding to the throne requires not only personal strength, but more importantly, support from all parties.
Empress Wu and the Wu family have been working hard to promote the empress's ascension to the throne in recent years.
But there are also many people who hold objections to this.
The Wu family is becoming more and more powerful now. If Princess Lu Zhao ascends the throne, no one knows what the scene will be like.
At that time, no one will be able to check and balance the Wu family.
When the Wu family's ambitions expand, they will inevitably need to use their flesh and blood to fill them.
This kind of thing has happened so many times in history that they can come to such a conclusion without much thinking.
This is why the Wu family still faces many obstacles even after having such a huge advantage as Princess Luzhao.
Concubine Zhang desperately pushed the eldest prince forward as well.
It can be said that there are still a majority of good people in the Wu family.
If they want to change this situation, the Wu family has no good way.
Although the Wu family is also an ancient family, it has declined midway and is now rising again, so it always needs to accumulate again.
In general, the Wu family's foundation is still not enough.
The minister ordered Zhang Zhixian to chat and laugh with others.
Although the eldest prince failed to advance to the finals, his mood was not bad, even quite good.
Zhang Zhixian is still very satisfied with his grandson's performance.
Although everyone sitting in the Taiji Palace should have seen the eldest prince's intention, this kind of skill is also necessary for a superior.
Especially when he saw many spectators supporting the eldest prince at the end of the game, Zhang Zhixian felt even better.
He understands very well that the battle for the throne does not happen overnight. As long as it accumulates slowly, there will eventually be an opportunity.
Although the eldest prince is not the legitimate son, he has the advantage of age.
There are direct descendants, but no direct descendants.
This is the tradition of Daxing.
Unlike the impatient Zhang Guifei, Zhang Zhixian takes a longer-term view.
Even if the eldest prince leaves the palace next year, Zhang Zhixian does not think this is a bad thing.
On the contrary, Zhang Zhixian could better help his grandson after leaving the shackles of the palace.
Today, within the palace, the Zhang family's power cannot be exerted to one-tenth.
When the eldest prince leaves the palace and separates the palace, Zhang Zhixian will let everyone see how terrifying the Zhang family's support will be.
At that time, the Zhang family will be able to advance and attack, retreat and defend.
Even if Princess Luzhao cannot be prevented from ascending the throne in the end, Zhang Zhixian can still leave the capital for the survival of the Zhang family.
After all, Zhang Zhixian is the head of the Zhang family and always thinks about the interests of the family.
It's not that he doesn't care about his family, it's that the burden on his shoulders is too heavy.
How many years have passed and how many heroes of the Zhang family have dedicated their lives to the Zhang family’s current glory.
Zhang Zhixian's one wrong move could ruin everything, so he couldn't afford not to be more careful.
"Xian'er, you have to work harder."
Zhang Zhixian looked outside and watched the eldest prince leave.
He noticed that Qin Zongyong on the opposite side was winking at him, as if he wanted to show off the eighth prince's victory.
But Zhang Zhixian didn't care. He raised his glass and smiled, but instead gave Qin Zongyong a distant toast, which immediately made Qin Zongyong lose interest.
On the sidelines of the Cuju court, Zhao Feng was giving instructions to several eunuchs in colorful clothes, as if it was something very important.
At this time, someone came to him and reminded:
"General manager, the time has come, it's time for the finals."