The Grand Secretary's Pampered Wife

Chapter 656.1: Timely Assistance

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Tianqiong Academy successfully defeated Qingyue Academy, which had an imperial polo player, in the last round. Honestly, it was quite impressive, and many were looking forward to the match between Tianqiong Academy and Pingyang Academy.

They wondered what tricks the new student would pull this time.

Mu Qingchen was the team leader. Last time, he was followed by Mu Chuan and Yuan Xiao, with Gu Jiao at the end.

Today, Mu Chuan was a substitute, replaced by Zhao Wei, but both Zhao Wei and Yuan Xiao spontaneously gave the second position to Gu Jiao.

Gu Jiao didn't think anything of it; being second or fourth made no difference to her.

As soon as Mu Qingchen entered the field, the girls in the stands became excited. This was in the strict etiquette of ancient times; if it were modern times, Gu Jiao guessed that there would probably be a chorus of "husband" shouts echoing around.

"Young Master Qingchen! Young Master Qingchen!"

Someone boldly called out to Mu Qingchen.

Since they were all wearing veils, no one could recognize anyone else.

This shout was like opening a floodgate, and the people around her also started waving their handkerchiefs and shouting.

Gu Jiao raised an eyebrow, "You have so many fangirls."

Last time, there were already quite a few, but after winning a match, Mu Qingchen's popularity soared again. Many women who weren't from the academy also managed to come in through the back door to watch him play.

Amidst the large crowd cheering "Young Master Qingchen," Gu Jiao unexpectedly heard someone shout "Young Master Xiao."

Clearly, Mu Qingchen heard it too.

When people called him "Young Master Qingchen," Mu Qingchen didn't even bat an eye. But when Gu Jiao was called "Young Master Xiao," he couldn't help but turn his head to look in that direction.

But with the crowd so dense, how could he tell who was calling?

The noble ladies in the direction of his gaze clutched their chests, about to faint!

Young Master Qingchen actually looked this way?

Did he hear them calling him?

He looked right at them without looking anywhere else.

"Is Young Master Qingchen... looking at me..."

"I think he's looking at me..."

"No, he's clearly looking at me..."

Mu Qingchen's action was just instinctive, and when he realized it, he slightly frowned and quickly moved his gaze away.

On the other hand, Gu Jiao looked at the crowd a few more times.

Hmm, where is my fangirl?

One shout and then nothing, what a weak fighting spirit!

Xiao Heng had some matters to attend to in the morning and did not come, but the stand he used last time was still reserved for him. His three female classmates from the Canglan Women's Academy sat smiling in their respective seats, with the front seat reserved for the first beauty.

Thanks to the first beauty, they could comfortably watch the polo match in the shaded pavilion again!

Next to them were still the people from the Duke Estate.

Second Master Jing sat properly on the cushion, with Second Madame demurely seated beside him.

Second Madame smiled as she poured a cup of fruit wine for Second Master Jing and said gently, "Husband, didn't you want to watch the polo match? Why aren't you speaking now?"

Second Master Jing remained as still as a statue.

You really don't know why I'm not talking?

"Can't even watch the beauties." He muttered quietly.

"What did you say, husband?" Second Madame didn't hear clearly.

Second Master Jing, looking utterly dejected, lowered his eyelids, "Nothing, I'm just worried about my elder brother."

Second Madame turned to look at Lord Duke beside her, "With Young Miss Mu here, elder brother will be fine."

Lord Duke sat in a wheelchair, with Mu Ruxin by his side.

Initially, Second Madame hadn't planned to bring Lord Duke to watch the polo competition, as he had just recovered from a cold and still needed rest. However, Mu Ruxin said that getting out for some activity would be beneficial for Lord Duke's condition.

Lord Duke stared intently at the polo field.

Mu Ruxin wasn't sure if he was conscious, but she still smiled and asked, "Lord Duke, do you enjoy watching polo games?"

Lord Duke couldn't respond.

Mu Ruxin continued, "I heard Madame Jing is skilled at polo."

Madame Jing, Jing Yinyin's biological mother, was the eldest daughter of the Xuanyuan Family.

Children of the Xuanyuan Family were all highly skilled in martial arts, including horseback riding and polo.

Lord Duke's cheek seemed to twitch slightly.

When Mu Ruxin looked at Lord Duke again, the twitch was gone.

"Young miss, here is the spring water you requested!"

Her personal servant girl, beaming with pride, handed Mu Ruxin a porcelain bottle filled with spring water, "It's said that Lingbo Academy has a natural spring, and the water is drawn down the mountain by a waterwheel. Young miss, try it, it's very sweet!"

Mu Ruxin glanced at her, took the bottle, and said, "I will drink it later."

The servant girl smiled and lowered her eyes, stepping back beside Mu Ruxin.

"Oh my! Young Master Qingchen is here!" One female student from Canglan Women’s Academy next door couldn't contain her excitement.

Mu Ruxin had seen Mu Qingchen up close at Duke Estate before, so she wasn't as excited as they were. She inadvertently glanced at Lord Duke and found that he seemed very excited!

His fingers on the armrest trembled slightly, and his vacant eyes suddenly regained some sparkle.

This was the third match.

In the previous two matches, Lord Duke didn't react this way.

In the past, she wouldn't have cared about anything other than treating illnesses, but things had changed. Her status at the Duke Estate was rising, and it might rise even higher in the future.

Her confidence naturally grew as well.

She turned to Second Master Jing and his wife sitting in another seat and asked, "Second Master Jing, Second Madame, is Young Master Qingchen acquainted with Lord Duke?"

Of course they were acquainted; otherwise, Mu Qingchen wouldn't have brought a physician to treat Lord Duke.

The reason Mu Ruxin asked this was to imply she wanted to know more about their relationship.

There was nothing wrong with saying it.

Second Master Jing said, "When Yinyin was young, my elder brother took her to stay at the villa at Yunxue Mountain for a while. Mu Qingchen happened to be staying in the neighboring villa. His calligraphy was taught by my elder brother."

"I see." Mu Ruxin nodded.

No wonder Lord Duke had a reaction to Mu Qingchen. He probably saw Mu Qingchen as his prized disciple.

Mu Ruxin couldn't help but look at Mu Qingchen again. Just then, Gu Jiao rode up from behind, and Mu Ruxin suddenly saw her face!

"Why is it him?"

Mu Ruxin looked at Second Master Jing in disbelief, "Second Master Jing, didn't you tell me that you severely injured him, to the point he’s bedridden, and even paid five hundred taels of silver as compensation! Look at his current state! Does he look like someone who's been injured?!"

Second Master Jing choked instantly.

Damn, he forgot about that.

Last time Mu Ruxin had her arm dislocated by Gu Jiao, and she used the leverage of curing Lord Duke's illness to force him to capture that guy.

Who knew not only did he fail to capture him, he also lost five hundred taels of silver.

He had lost face and naturally refused to admit it. He could only say that originally, he intended to apprehend him, but that guy refused to submit, so he went too far and seriously injured him.

Second Madame also looked at Second Master Jing. "Yes, that's what you told me."

Second Master Jing cleared his throat and glanced at Gu Jiao, who was practicing her strokes on the polo field. He solemnly said, "I-I-I... I did beat him up! Who let him recover so quickly!"

To divert attention, he swiftly stood up and approached his elder brother's wheelchair. "Elder brother, you always enjoy watching Mu Qingchen play polo, right? Come on, let's go watch over there!"

With that, he decisively pushed the wheelchair out, moving it towards the railing.

After the polo players from Tianqiong Academy took their positions, the players from Pingyang Academy entered the field from the other side of the track.

They were dressed in black, each with a mallet in hand, their eyes fierce as they rode high-spirited horses. The aura of the four players and their horses was overwhelmingly powerful, as if in an instant, a strong sense of aggression enveloped the entire polo field!

Zhao Wei suddenly rubbed his arm, "Why is it a bit cold?"

Yuan Xiao felt the same, "Don't say that, I feel cold too."

Gu Jiao was still playing with her mallet when she faintly lifted her head upon hearing the approaching sound of hooves. By now, the four students from Pingyang Academy had already ridden their horses up to them.

She noticed that, except for Mu Qingchen's horse, her horse and those of Zhao Wei and Yuan Xiao shrank back and took a few steps back.

The match hadn’t even started, and the horses were already intimidated.

Gu Jiao frowned.

The leading student from Pingyang Academy glanced at them for a moment, his gaze lingering slightly longer on Gu Jiao's face before ultimately turning towards Mu Qingchen. With a hint of determination in his smile, he said, "I watched your last match. You indeed have some clever tactics, but this time, you won't be so lucky."

Mu Qingchen responded indifferently, "Being able to force the Han Family to bring out the Black Wind Cavalry horses for this match shows just how much Pingyang Academy fears Tianqiong Academy."

Gu Jiao caught onto two key words: Han Family and Black Wind Cavalry.

The student’s expression twitched slightly. He tightened the reins and turned his horse around, saying, "We'll see the outcome on the field!"

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