With the arrival of the Beiyan delegation, Changan City beca increasingly lively. It wasn’t uncommon to see officials accompanied by those dressed in Beiyan court attire appearing at so well-known tourist spots or restaurants. Even in the evenings, familiar faces could be seen at flower markets and Marble Boats.
Officials were not allowed to consort with prostitutes, but secretly, there were always so who took the risk for a bit of entertainnt. As long as it wasn’t too outrageous, everyone kept it to themselves.
After a few days of welcoming banquets and entertainnt, trade cooperation talks began. Negotiations ensued on how and where trade routes should operate, and the advantages and disadvantages for both countries.
When it cos to interests, negotiations aren’t a matter of just a day or two.
So, in so post stations, argunts could often be heard. The representatives of both countries, after turning red-faced in heated discussions, would later drape arms over each other’s shoulders for a no-holds-barred drinking session, further showcasing a camaraderie bond.
Apart from discussing trade routes, Nanyue Kingdom extended the utmost hospitality by inviting the delegation to participate in the grand autumn hunting and the horseball match during the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet.
Inviting a foreign delegation to a match is no simple ga-playing event, especially since Beiyan has long been famous for winning on horseback, with many fierce generals. If they participate, they represent the entire country.
Declining the invitation would make Beiyan seem cowardly and evasive, and national dignity cannot be taken lightly by others.
Thus, Ah Jiu cheerfully accepted the invitation, after all, there were plenty of guards in the delegation; forming a team was feasible.
"What a pity, you are not yet a Beiyan citizen, otherwise you’d definitely be on the team." Ah Jiu ntioned this matter to Wufu, his face full of regret.
Wufu replied, "If I want to join, it’s not difficult at all. I’ll just dress up as a man!"
"Then..." Ah Jiu’s eyes brightened slightly.
"Not this ti. Beiyan has many capable and fierce generals; they don’t need one more of . If I were to participate, I’d have to train and develop rapport with them. There have been too many matters recently, and I truly don’t have ti to train with them." Wufu interrupted his words, saying, "Moreover, if discovered, wouldn’t it be a joke that Beiyan has no one else to rely on , a woman?"
Ah Jiu snorted coldly, "So what if it’s a woman? In our Beiyan, won can also participate in this competition. So won are no worse than n; their tactics are quite impressive!"
"The legends say that they can embroider on one hand and fight on horseback on the other?" Wufu raised an eyebrow.
Ah Jiu nodded.
"Then I’d like to see the Nanyue won’s horseball match." Wufu said with a laugh.
In the later generations, due to the high difficulty of horseball, there were very few players, but if a real match happened, the scene was intense and exhilarating. Riding a horse to hit the ball, compared to playing Cuju ball on flat ground, demanded more strategy and tactics and was more dangerous. Falling off a horse commonly resulted in injuries.
And having been here for so ti, she hadn’t yet seen a horseball match. It was rumored that that girl Changping was also participating, and currently practicing diligently. When the ti cos, it would be worth watching.
"If not participating in the horseball match, will you join for the hunt?" Ah Jiu asked.
Wufu thought for a mont, "When the ti cos, I’ll go with Changping."
Ah Jiu furrowed his brow slightly.
"It wouldn’t be proper to always play the role of a servant by your side, would it?" Wufu chuckled as she noticed his frown. "If I show myself as a woman, how would you explain how you and I know each other?"
Upon hearing this, Ah Jiu glanced at her sideways, "Are you saying we have to remain in the shadows?"
Wufu leaned in, hooking his neck, and teased intentionally, "Yes, my Prince, how does it feel to have a secret affair?"
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