Large manors like Lake View Manor located outside Tobesk will have stables, but Agelina did not choose horses from the manor's stables, but sent someone to the Lemaire horse farm on the other side of Lake Schluch A dark horse was chosen.
When Xia De walked through the lively courtyard to the horse racing starting point at the gate of the manor, many gentlemen with their horses had already gathered here. Everyone has their own female companions, and they have prepared their own horse races in advance, and there are only a few players like Xia De who decide to participate on the spur of the moment.
Among the contestants was Shad's acquaintance, Baron Cobol. At the banquet where Shad was awarded the title of knight, this gentleman once wanted to use the Rhodes card game to win Shad's [Northern City Lengshuigang City], but instead let Shad win five of them from him. Commemorative coins, including [Pirates' Blood Money].
Xia De greeted the baron, who was wearing a hunting suit suitable for riding a horse, and looked quite professional:
"Knight, who is your companion?"
The baron asked curiously, and Shad pointed to Princess Adelina, who excitedly led the black horse and waited for Shad.
Baron Cobble first showed an expression of awe, and when Shade said that it was Miss Galina who asked him to take Princess Adelina around, he showed a surprised expression.
At this time, Adelina has changed the cumbersome skirt and is now wearing winter clothes that are convenient for riding. The appearance of the princess naturally attracted people's attention, and when they knew that she was going to participate in this competition with Xia De, they all showed expressions of understanding.
The rules of this game are very simple. Start from the gate of Lake View Manor, circle around the country road and return to the starting point. Of course, because the manor is next to Schluchsee, it is surrounded in front of the manor.
Although the last ray of sunset was still there, the servants of the manor were already at the fork in the country road, pointing the way with a kerosene lamp. At the same time, the servants will also hold a long pole high in their hands, on which are pasted colorful long strips of cardboard, and each piece of paper has a uniform number. When the riders rode past, the rider or female companion was required to reach out and pick off the paper.
On the one hand, this is to make this horse race more interesting and test the skills of the riders. On the other hand, it is also to prevent people from taking shortcuts and cheating to win the race.
Xia De was the last contestant to arrive. After he put on the simple armor, the competition was ready to begin.
Although there was no seating limit in the competition, the other gentlemen had tacitly allowed their female companions to sit sideways in front of them, so Agelina also sat in front of Shad.
When getting on the horse, Xia De whispered worriedly:
"Your Highness, I'm actually not good at riding a horse."
Riding horses back and forth in Huntington City made him familiar with the sport, but compared with the gentlemen around him who knew they were proficient in this skill, Shad didn't have much confidence. The last time I was lucky at the Le Maire Racecourse, but this time it was not a gamble, but an ordinary banquet game, so Shade still needs to remind the little princess not to have too high hopes.
"It doesn't matter, Mr. Hamilton, I just enjoy the process of racing."
Adelina blushed with excitement, Xia De got on the horse first, and then helped the little princess sit sideways on the saddle in front of him. Her movements were nimble, but she was trembling when she sat down in front of Shad. Xia De originally thought she was a little nervous, but later thought it might be excitement.
Miss Galina said that the royal heirs of Rezia's generation are all pretty good at riding, and Adelina must be good at riding as well.
"Gentlemen and ladies, listen to me!"
The person in charge of organizing this competition is a middle-aged housekeeper in the Lake View Manor. He is wearing a thick brown coat and his hair is meticulously done. He is the kind of gentleman who knows that he is very serious at first glance:
"Safety first, please don't make any dangerous moves during the ride, this will delay your enjoyment of the banquet at the Lake View Manor!"
His voice was very loud, but it still couldn't overwhelm the music coming from the courtyard.
Although the courtyard is very lively, there are also many onlookers at the gate of the manor and the horse racing scene where the starting line is pulled up. Xia De even heard someone betting on the outcome of the horse race:
"The whole race usually takes ten to fifteen minutes. As long as you complete a week's race, you can get a small gift from Mr. Asperger. Yes, everyone has it. If you encounter trouble in the middle, please Ask the nearby servants for help. You will leave at sunset and return here in starlight!"
He raised his voice as hard as he could, while Adelina's maid was standing in front of the horse holding the rein, whispering to her master about safety. The young maid seemed worried about Adelina's rash participation in such activities, but she never stopped her from doing so:
"Mr. Hamilton, please ensure the safety of Your Highness."
Finally, he whispered to Xia De, then took Xia De's cat, and carefully stepped aside. Miya didn't like being hugged by others very much, but she also knew that it was inconvenient for Xia De to carry it while riding a horse, so she whined a few times before settling down.
The middle-aged butler was presenting the prizes for the champion of the competition. The winning gentleman could get a gold-plated brooch, while the lady could get a silver hand mirror with the lake view manor on the back.
These prizes are not particularly valuable, but they can be regarded as good gifts. Shard's opponents were enthusiastic about it, and the most professional-looking Baron Brady jokingly boasted to his female companion that he would be able to win her the little mirror.
Although Agelina who was sitting in front of Shad didn't say anything, Xia De noticed that Her Royal Highness seemed very moved.
"The crux of the problem is that although I have learned how to ride a horse, I still have some problems with horse racing."
This time, Xia De did not have the elf rider amulet he made himself.
"Gentlemen, please pay attention!"
The butler shouted loudly, holding the copper whistle in his mouth. The people on both sides of the riders discussed loudly, and even the carriages coming from the country road facing the gate of the manor stopped one after another to wait for the group of people to set off. The gentlemen and ladies in the carriage poked their heads out of the window, looked at the riders who had mounted their horses with a smile, and waved and applauded when they saw familiar friends.
The whistle blew, and Baron Brady's big bay horse rushed out first, followed by the others. Xia De didn't rush too fast, he was in second place in the second echelon.
His hands passed Adelina's sides, holding the rein tightly, and the little princess leaning on him seemed to be laughing at this moment.
He wasn't sure if he had heard it wrong, because once the horses galloped, the wind was too loud.
"Mr. Hamilton, this feels really good!"
This time it was not a mistake, the little princess was indeed talking, and the cheerful tone was unprecedented.
"Yes, but the wind seems a bit cold, can you bear it?"
Xia De asked on the bumpy horseback. This black horse was extremely fast, and Xia De, the rider, didn't play much role. Baron Brady, who was at the front, was already approaching the corner in front of the path. Shade was at least four or five horses away from him, and the opponent was indeed a professional.
"Of course, compared to this temperature, I yearn for the freedom at this moment!"
Said the princess, over the rather rhythmic tapping of the horse's hooves, her words could only be heard by Shad.
"Free?"
Only then did Xia De understand that the little princess invited him to the horse race not just because she wanted to enjoy the banquet.
"Knight, did Miss Rezia tell you about me?"
She asked suddenly, Shadela tightened the reins and turned ahead, and the servant with the kerosene lamp was holding up the long pole. Before Xia De reached out, Agelina took off the piece of paper neatly.
"Lezia mentioned it to me."
Xia De said that he couldn't see Adelina's expression at this time, but knew that she must have been stimulated by today's wedding.
"My sister promised to help me, as long as I would help her. Sister Leiziya is indeed the one who treats me the best among all my sisters, but I also know that she is also using me."
The little princess's voice was very soft.
At this time, there is a curved detour ahead, but there is no fork in the road. However, the second horse of the first echelon following Baron Brady somehow failed to run along the path, but rushed into the harvested wheat field.
"Oh, **** it!"
The overshooting rider in front was cursing loudly, trying to stop the errant horse, and every rider who passed was laughing.
"Your Highness, do you want me to help you?"
Xia De asked, trying to control the horse's travel route. If it's just that he doesn't win first place, it's no shame, but if he goes off the right track and into the fields, then he's failed at step one tonight to prove his strength, wit and charisma up.
"Of course not. Why do you think so? I won't involve you in this kind of thing. I'm different from my sister."
Agelina asked, and Shad felt her leaning sideways in his direction, putting her weight on him:
"Knight, I just want to say, even if this is the case, I want to help you."
"You help me?"
Xia De was a little puzzled, he didn't think he needed any help:
"Does she mean to give me gold pounds? But why would she do that?"
Xia De thought in his heart, and suddenly didn't know how to answer. Both of them were silent, only the sound of horseshoes was still so clear~www.mtlnovel.com~ When the next fork appeared again, there were three country children beside the servant with the gas lamp in front of him, watching the people on horseback curiously ,
Adelina seemed to muster up her courage, and finally spoke out what was in her heart. The wind was loud, and Xia De even had some muscles stiff because of the excessive tension on the horseback.
"Yes, knight. I want to help you, and let you break free from the restraint and threat of Sister Leizia."
"Help me break free from... Leizia's grasp?"
Xia De never expected it to be this answer. Due to excessive shock, he actually forgot to reach out to pick the note on the long pole in the servant's hand. Fortunately, Agelina stretched out her hand again and got the note very accurately.
"Yes."
Her profile leaned against Xia De's clothes:
"Sister Leiziya, hasn't she been threatening you? Otherwise, why would you...do that kind of thing with her?"