"Since that is the case, I shall invite everyone to enter!" Shen Tian said with a smile. "Whether we win the game or not is not important; what matters is our participation!"
"But we are not familiar with the rules of the game!"
Liuli spoke up, "More importantly, the Second Prince should have his own team. Why would he want us to participate?"
"Playing polo is very simple; one lesson is enough to learn," Su Dan Novel Network.
Shen Tian smiled and said, "The reason I want you to participate is that I wish to join forces with all of you to win a match."
"It's not that simple to win a match without using spiritual power."
Shen Yehong chimed in, "Big Brother's team is not to be trifled with, and besides, they have never played polo before. Second Brother, you are making things difficult for them."
"If it is inconvenient for you, I naturally would not dare to make things difficult!"
Shen Tian said hastily, with a hint of bitterness. The reason he did this was simply to get closer to Ye Fan and the others.
Tongtian Academy carried considerable weight. If he could befriend Lu Fan and the others, it would be a great help to him in the future.
After the banquet concluded, Shen Tian cupped his fists and said, "Then it's settled. You all cannot be absent from this polo match!"
"Since we have already agreed, we naturally will not be absent!"
Bi Qing nodded slightly, appearing even more indifferent. She did not treat Shen Tian with any disrespect.
After Shen Tian left, Shen Yehong said helplessly, "Indeed, it proves the saying that life in the royal family is the most heartless. I never expected my second brother to be so scheming and target you all!"
"What, you have such feelings?" Bi Qing smiled.
"It's unavoidable. I originally didn't want to bother you, but because of my second brother, you've encountered some trouble."
Shen Yehong said with a sigh, "But rest assured, as long as I am here, I will never let you face any threats in this imperial city!"
"I don't quite understand what you mean by that,"
Lu Fan asked, puzzled. "According to your words, could it be that we are in danger? And it's related to this polo match?"
"You should know that within the royal family, the princes will stop at nothing to contend for the throne."
Shen Yehong stated frankly, "If my eldest brother were to find out that you are on good terms with my second brother, it might bring about a fatal disaster!"
"Is that true?" Lu Fan looked astonished. "Isn't that too extreme? We are merely playing a game of polo."
"The struggles within the royal family are the most ruthless. What I say is all true!" Shen Yehong said with a wry smile. "If you are unwilling to play this polo match, I will immediately return to the palace and explain to my second brother, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble."
"I think we should forget about it!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "Since we have already agreed, how can we go back on our word? That would be very bad."
"That's right, we cannot go back on our word once it's given!" Shen Yehong nodded. "So you don't need to worry too much."
Facing these words, Shen Yehong nodded slightly, not saying much more.
A few days later, their figures arrived within the imperial palace. Led by Shen Yehong, they proceeded to the polo grounds. Within the entire polo grounds, countless figures were present. These people had come to watch the polo match; most of them were nobles and dignitaries.
Seated on the high platform were several princes, appearing aloof and looking down on everyone.
"Big Brother, I am determined to defeat you in today's polo match!"
Shen Tian said with a laugh, "I have invited experts to come. This time, you are bound to lose!"
"Then we shall see if the people you invited are qualified enough!"
Shen Zhanguo smiled faintly. "As the First Prince of the Taiyan Dynasty, how could I possibly lose? I am the future King of the Taiyan Dynasty!"
Following these words, Shen Tian chuckled faintly, "Big Brother, you may be mistaken. Whether you can become the true King of the Taiyan Dynasty is still yet to be confirmed."
"What, you think I cannot become it?"
Shen Zhanguo's expression turned cold instantly, and he looked towards Shen Tian, his eyes filled with even greater frost.
"I have no such intention. Big Brother, please do not take it to heart!"
Shen Tian shook his head. "But speaking of which, although you are the eldest son, you are not favored by the Emperor. To become the future King of the Taiyan Dynasty, there may still be certain threats!"
"Hmph!"
Shen Zhanguo snorted coldly. "Even if I am not favored, I am still the eldest son. What right do you have to compete with me!"
"Big Brother, please do not speak carelessly. I have never said that I would contend for the throne with you."
Shen Tian quickly shook his head. "I am merely reminding Big Brother that some things are not absolute."
Shen Zhanguo ignored him, feeling even more indignant. In his understanding, he was the future King of the Dynasty, and no one could stop him. However, Shen Tian's words had caused him displeasure.
At this moment, Shen Tian also spotted the figures of Lu Fan and the others, and he hurried forward to greet them. "You've finally arrived! The polo match is about to start. I thought you weren't coming!"
"Since we agreed with the Prince, how could we not come!"
Bi Qing stated directly, "Furthermore, being able to enter the imperial palace to observe is not necessarily a bad thing."
"Thank you, then!"
Shen Tian nodded slightly, his expression filled with delight. With Bi Qing's words, he was much more at ease.
"Second Brother, are these the people you sent to play polo?"
Shen Zhanguo had already donned his armor and revealed a look of disdain. "With just these few, I'm afraid they are not qualified to defeat my War Wolf team."
"Whether they are qualified or not is not for Big Brother to say. When the time comes and you truly win first place, then you can say such things."
Shen Tian smiled faintly. "Don't be embarrassed if you don't win first place."
"Since that is the case, then you may take the field!"
Shen Zhanguo said no more. He had played polo for many years and had never met an opponent. Therefore, in his understanding, he played polo the best, and his War Wolf team was the strongest team in the entire Taiyan Dynasty, unmatched by anyone.
Upon entering the field, Lu Fan mounted a warhorse, holding a mallet. According to the rules of the field, as long as the polo ball was hit into the goal, points would be scored. Lu Fan was quite familiar with these rules, finding them somewhat similar to basketball in his previous life on Earth.
Besides Lu Fan and Bi Qing, there were also Shen Tian's team members, whose lineup was not to be underestimated.
"Those who can enter the field must have extraordinary identities, right?" Liuli asked Shen Yehong, who was not participating in the game and appeared rather leisurely.
"Naturally. Those who can participate in the game are all princes, nobles, and even members of the Dynasty's three great families, which is why so many people are watching," Shen Yehong replied, nodding.