mtl008 Chapter 139 Under Whom Control?
Chapter 139 Under Whom Control?
When the second match began, Yu Wan and Yun Shang arrived at the center of the field.
Yun Shang mounted his horse with an elegant and swift movement, which drew the attention of many women.
Yu Wan looked around curiously, as if it were her first time riding a horse, before slowly climbing onto its back.
The movements appeared clumsy and slow.
Chen Wan had been secretly observing them, and upon seeing this, a smile appeared on her lips.
Look, even God is on her side.
Yu Wan doesn't look like someone skilled at horseback riding at all...
Regardless of whether Yu Wan is truly the daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family, she will not allow her to have the opportunity to appear in front of others.
She would make Yu Wan lose face and slink away from the capital.
At that time, whether she is killed or tortured is entirely up to her!
The referee blew the horn, and the game restarted.
Several figures arrived at the center of the arena.
Sometimes someone gallops at full speed, sometimes someone suddenly turns around, their nimble figures moving around the field. Although they are not top-notch riders, they still show their skillful riding techniques and their charm.
Yu Wan was indeed a bit awkward at first, but gradually, with Yun Shang guiding her, her movements became less clumsy and more skillful and efficient.
Watching the couple work together seamlessly from a distance, Chen Wan smiled, but her heart grew increasingly gloomy.
Her companion was a cousin of the Duke of Anguo's family, who tried very hard to please her, but unfortunately he didn't hit a single ball from beginning to end.
Meanwhile, on Yu Wan's side, Yun Shang had already scored dozens of goals.
Chen Wan didn't care at first, but as the gap widened, she became increasingly dissatisfied.
As the competition intensified, Chen Wan, riding on horseback, secretly glanced at the servants responsible for retrieving the balls on the field.
The attendant quietly blended into the crowd, carrying a small bag, and silently sprinkled the powder inside onto a patch of grass in the stadium.
The powder is colorless and odorless, and it quickly blends into the grass without being noticed by others.
The game continued, and Yu Wan spurred his horse on, preparing to swing his club, when he suddenly felt the horse's front hoof twitch.
The horse neighed and became unusually agitated, as if it had been provoked by something, and suddenly galloped wildly towards the edge of the track.
Yu Wan: "..."
Okay, okay, this is how you play, right? !
The arena instantly descended into chaos.
Fortunately, Yu Wan had prepared for an ambush and calmly tightened the reins to control her constantly tilting and swaying body.
He was about to fall off his horse—
Everyone gasped in surprise, and Chen Wan couldn't help but recall the scene of Yu Wan falling off her horse and being trampled by the horses.
Horses don't have eyes.
If Yu Wan is unlucky enough to lose her life, then that is her fate.
Yun Shang's eyes turned cold, and he spurred his horse towards her, calling out, "Yu Wan—"
However, he was still a step too late.
At this critical moment, Yu Wan suddenly steadied herself and abruptly pulled on the reins.
The out-of-control horse was forcibly stopped.
Her hands trembled slightly from the force, but her expression remained calm and composed.
Seeing this, Yun Shang, who was standing on the sidelines, felt a sudden sense of relief.
Just as he was about to step forward, he saw Yu Wan sitting on horseback looking at him, her dark eyes shining, as if waiting for his praise.
Yun Shang's eyes darkened slightly, and he simply looked her up and down without expression.
Due to this unexpected turn of events, the match was suspended midway through.
Yun Shang dismounted, walked to Yu Wan's horse, and reached out his hand to her.
Her expression was cool and aloof. "Get down."
Seeing his cold and handsome face, Yu Wan felt inexplicably uneasy. After hesitating for a moment, she obediently placed her hands in her palms and used the momentum to jump down.
She jumped steadily off the horse, turned around and patted the still restless horse.
Chen Wan watched this scene with shock and astonishment in her eyes.
Yu Wan didn't fall?! She actually managed to protect herself in such a crisis?!
Her horse-control skills just now could not have been mastered on her first ride!
Why did she seem so clumsy when mounting the horse?!
Chen Wan's heart sank.
A thought flashed through her mind, and she immediately felt a chill run down her spine.
Yu Wan was also on guard against her! Perhaps Yu Wan had already realized that she was an imposter!
While she was plotting how to ruin Yu Wan's reputation, Yu Wan was also secretly scheming against her!
What a wicked thought.
Unexpectedly, Yu Wan was already on guard against her. It seems that she must ruin Yu Wan's reputation today.
Otherwise, there might not be another chance.
Chen Wan tried her best to suppress the turmoil in her heart, and stepped forward with a smile, pretending to be anxious, "Sister Yu, are you alright?!"
"I was really scared to death just now. If Sister Yu had fallen off the horse and been injured anywhere, I would be guilty even if I died a thousand deaths."
Before Yu Wan could speak, the man next to Chen Wan said:
"She's just not a good rider, what does her injury have to do with you, Wan'er? Wan'er, you're just too kind."
The man who spoke had fair skin and a handsome appearance.
Unfortunately, he looked at people with a hint of disdain, clearly a snob who fawned over the powerful and belittled the weak.
"It's alright." Yu Wan glanced at him, not taking him seriously.
She smiled faintly and looked at Chen Wan with a meaningful expression.
Other noble ladies also came over to inquire about Yu Wan's condition and whether she could continue the competition.
Yu Wan smiled and said, "This horse has been frightened and is not suitable to continue the race. If we change to another horse, we can continue."
Chen Wan felt uneasy and subconsciously said, "I think Sister Yu is too frightened to continue the competition. Why don't you rest for a while?"
"No, thank you." Yu Wan's tone was gentle, but there was a hint of a smile on her face. "The little accident just now was part of the competition. Since it's a competition, it should continue. I don't want to spoil everyone's fun because of me."
Upon hearing this, all the noble ladies couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.
Unexpectedly, Yu Wan is quite sensible.
Chen Wan gritted her teeth inwardly. She wanted to say something more, but then she saw that everyone had already dispersed and were preparing to continue the competition.
Watching Yu Wan's retreating figure, Chen Wan gradually felt uneasy.
She had a feeling that all of this was already under Yu Wan's control.
……
The race restarted, and Yu Wan changed horses and continued to participate.
This time, however, she did not deliberately hide her talents.
Before she fell ill, she was the champion of the orphanage's horse riding competition every year.
If she loses to these delicate young ladies, where will she put her face after winning first place for so many years?
As everyone gradually noticed, Yu Wan, who had been rusty in the first half, became exceptionally sharp. Every swing of her club was filled with unparalleled precision and powerful momentum, making her a force to be reckoned with.
She was completely at ease on the field, and even deliberately approached Chen Wan at times to put pressure on her.
Chen Wan was caught off guard by this sudden change, and the trap she had set up had no chance to be set off.
After several rounds, Yu Wan's team had completely gained the upper hand.
Seeing the situation on the field completely out of control, Chen Wan felt anxious and uneasy, but could only force a smile.
Just as the competition was about to end, a small accident suddenly occurred on the field—a noble lady suddenly fell off her horse and landed heavily on the ground.
"what--"
As a horse charged toward the fallen noblewoman, the crowd screamed in terror.