Chapter 350

After the Old Madam finished speaking, she glanced at Fang Mama.

Fang Mama immediately walked to the Old Madam's side and skillfully removed several pieces of jewelry from the Old Madam's hair bun that were unsuitable for riding.

When she was about to re-comb and secure the Old Madam's hair, Fang Mama hesitated for a moment at the first movement, but then became increasingly skillful.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, after Fang Mama finished styling it, her face was already full of smiles as she said, "Young Lady, it has been too long since I combed this hairstyle for you."

The Old Madam touched her hair with some confusion, looked at Fang Mama, and said, "Suqin, what hairstyle is this?"

Fang Mama smiled without answering.

As they spoke, the Old Madam also glanced at Cui Mama, Cui Ruan, who was standing to the side with tears in her eyes, examining her carefully.

"Ruan?"

"Old Madam, it is the hairstyle you wore when this servant first saw you."

The Old Madam laughed, "Wouldn't that look very ugly! How old am I now! Change it, change it!"

Xu Zaijing, who was standing in front of the dragon horse, looked back and said, "Great-aunt, it doesn't look ugly!"

Hearing Xu Zaijing's words, Qingcao and Alan, who were to the side, nodded repeatedly.

After praising her, Xu Zaijing stroked the dragon horse's neck and continued in a low voice:

"Be obedient! Don't be naughty! Otherwise, don't think about having me massage your legs in the future."

The dragon horse's large head leaned into Xu Zaijing's embrace and even licked Xu Zaijing's palm.

Xu Zaijing: "I suppose you know what's good for you."

Subsequently, Xu Zaijing led the dragon horse to the Old Madam's side.

The Old Madam looked at the saddle on the dragon horse's back and chuckled, "Hmm, this saddle is quite good!"

As she spoke, the Old Madam also reached her hand out under the dragon horse's mouth. Seeing the dragon horse rub against her palm without being wary, the Old Madam smiled slightly.

Then,

"Whoosh!"

The Old Madam mounted the horse's back with a very graceful and agile movement.

Once an expert makes a move, you know if they have the skill.

Watching his Great-aunt sitting on the horse's back, 'adjusting' the dragon horse in place, Xu Zaijing felt an indescribable sense of harmony.

Just as Xu Zaijing was thinking this,

The Old Madam tapped the horse's belly lightly, and the dragon horse stepped forward and began to trot briskly.

After turning a circle, the dragon horse's speed began to increase.

On the third lap, the speed of the dragon horse running in a straight line was about the same as the speed Xu Zaijing had when racing horses outside the city.

On the fourth lap, Xu Zaijing and the two mamas, Fang and Cui, were standing to the side. When the dragon horse passed by, they heard the Old Madam's joyful laughter coming over.

Xu Zaijing tilted his head to look at the two mamas; there was not much surprise in their expressions, as if they were accustomed to this scene.

Subsequently, the dragon horse slowed down under the Old Madam's control.

At this moment, the Old Madam riding the dragon horse happened to pass by the pond on the far side of the racetrack.

The Old Madam rode the horse to the edge of the pond,

Lightly pulled the reins, and stopped the horse.

The Old Madam looked at the calm water surface near the pond.

Reflected on the water surface was a somewhat familiar figure on horseback.

The figure on horseback made the Old Madam feel somewhat dazed.

The fish in the pond popped up a bubble, and ripples spread across the water, making the reflected figure become a bit blurred.

The Old Madam smiled and shook her head on the horse's back,

And rode the horse away from the edge of the pond.

The dragon horse's hooves moved, and it soon returned to the front of Xu Zaijing and the others.

The Old Madam rubbed her waist and sighed with a smile, saying, "Truly wonderful! It really has been a long time since I rode such a spirited horse."

Hearing the Old Madam's words, the dragon horse snorted.

Seeing this scene, the Old Madam laughed even more heartily.

Xu Zaijing said from the side, "Great-aunt, whenever you go to the manor to play, just let your grand-nephew know, and I will have our Alan take her to follow you then."

Alan, who was to the side, nodded hurriedly.

The Old Madam dismounted agilely and shook her head, saying:

"No need, I have long passed the age for riding horses!"

"Quick, let her rest!"

As she spoke, the Old Madam stroked the dragon horse's neck with great affection and said, "You have worked hard."

The dragon horse shook its head slightly.

Subsequently, the Old Madam turned her head and looked out, watching the other horses of various sizes in the racetrack, all of which were exceptionally spirited, and she nodded with gratification and approval.

"Let's go, let's return to the Da Niangzi's courtyard."

Sun Shi's courtyard,

"The Old Madam is here!"

Hearing the female servant's call, Sun Shi and the Sheng Hong couple stood up hurriedly.

Before the Old Madam entered the door, she even had Fang Mama help her pat off the dust on her body from riding the horse.

Xu Zaijing supported the Old Madam as she entered the hall,

Sun Shi and the Sheng Hong couple looked at the Old Madam's changed hairstyle and looked at Xu Zaijing with some confusion.

Xu Zaijing was just about to speak.

The Old Madam smiled and patted Xu Zaijing's arm, preempting him by saying, "This old woman saw that the horses in the racetrack were spirited, so I rode a horse for a few laps!"

Sheng Hong said hurriedly, "Mother, you didn't tire yourself out, did you!"

The Old Madam smiled and shook her head.

Sun Shi glanced at Xu Zaijing and smiled:

"Aunt, please sit down quickly!"

Watching the Old Madam sitting on the chair, Sun Shi continued:

"This niece-in-law heard from the Old Madams of several noble families that when you were young, your polo skills were truly formidable!"

"You had no rivals throughout Bianjing!"

The Old Madam laughed, "That was how many years ago!"

Sun Shi smiled:

"I heard from my younger sister-in-law that you sometimes still teach the young ladies polo at the manor outside the city, Aunt?"

The Old Madam nodded.

Sun Shi looked at the Old Madam and teased:

"Then, when you have time, this niece-in-law will accompany you to swing a few clubs?"

The Old Madam wore a smile and pointed at Sun Shi, "You are already a grandmother, how can you still be so naughty!"

Sun Shi continued to smile, "Great-aunt, I am not being naughty; you don't know about the Wu sister from the Marquis Yongchang's mansion!"

The Old Madam said, "What happened to Wu Daniang?"

Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu also looked over curiously.

Sun Shi feigned seriousness and said, "She is always nagging in my ear, saying that she was born too late!"

Wang Ruofu asked with the intention of playing along, "Sister-in-law, why does Wu Daniang say this?"

Xu Zaijing was just about to interject to clarify, but was glared at by Sun Daniangzi. She had laid the groundwork with these few sentences, and it was not for Xu Zaijing to speak.

Seeing his mother's gaze, Xu Zaijing hurriedly shut his mouth.

Immediately, Sun Shi smiled:

"It's all because of you, Aunt!"

"Wu sister always says she was born too late and cannot compete with you on the polo field!"

The Old Madam shook her head, unable to laugh or cry:

"At that time, how old was Wu Daniang? She still remembers this?"

Sun Shi shook her head:

"How could she not remember!"

"Aunt, usually, Wu sister is just like this."

As she spoke, Sun Shi cleared her throat and imitated Wu Daniang's manner, saying:

"When I was a young lady in the boudoir, I saw that aunt of yours! The only daughter of the Marquis Yongyi's mansion!"

"That demeanor! That grace! That ball skill!"

"I was born too late! By the time I could ride a horse and play ball, the aunt of the younger sister's family was already married!"

As she spoke, Sun Shi changed her tone and said again, "Sister, to tell you the truth, even if the two of us were tied together, we might not be her match!"

Listening to Sun Shi's words, the Old Madam closed her eyes and smiled helplessly.

Sun Shi continued:

"Wu sister also said that when she saw you young, it was very easy for you to hit the ball with that 'Phoenix Following the Meteor'! By the time she reached that age, she had practiced for more than a year before she could use it!"

The Old Madam smiled, "I didn't practice for a short time either!"

Fang Mama nodded: It was only about a month.

At this moment,

The voice of a female servant came from outside the door: "Mistress, Wu Daniang is here!"

(End of this chapter)