CHAPTER 596: CHAPTER 496: TAMING THE HORSE KING_3

Civil Servant: This feels even more dangerous...

Emperor Liang said to the two Imperial Grandsons, "In a moment, there will be a group of untamed wild horses. Each of you will select one to be your warhorse for the upcoming trials."

Lu Yuan stroked his chin thoughtfully. Taming wild horses, huh? Interesting.

This Imperial Grandfather was indeed much more intriguing than the Supreme Emperor.

Prince Jin and Gongsun Yanming were sitting under a shaded pavilion.

Prince Jin asked, "Lu Yuan was a stable boy. He’s been raising horses since he was young. Could he have some skills in taming horses?"

Gongsun Yanming replied, "Hasn’t Your Highness already prepared for this?"

Prince Jin smiled slightly.

Gongsun Yanming added immediately, "But I advise Your Highness not to act recklessly."

Prince Jin said indifferently, "In the first match, I won’t act against him. Qi’er."

Lu Qi stepped forward, "Father."

Prince Jin reminded him in a low voice, "Remember to pick a pure black horse."

Lu Qi’s gaze shifted slightly, "Yes, Father."

Seeing the two ready, Emperor Liang signaled to Eunuch Yu, who raised his voice, "Release the horses—"

Xiao Dazi struck the copper gong.

At the sound of the gong, the stable keepers immediately opened the gates, releasing a group of wild horses that scattered in all directions.

Unlike trained horses, they were fierce, strong, their hooves flying, swift as lightning.

The Military Generals’ eyes lit up in amazement.

Fine horses, truly fine horses!

The Civil Servants’ knees went weak in terror.

Mad horses, utterly mad!

As the herd charged toward them, everyone held their breath.

Among the thirty-six wild horses, Lu Qi immediately spotted the pure black horse.

It galloped alone, leaving all other horses far behind.

"The Horse King."

A single thought flashed through Lu Qi’s mind.

He finally understood why his father had instructed him to choose it.

"Alright, you’ll do!"

Lu Qi performed Qinggong and leapt fiercely toward the black horse.

Taming a wild horse is no easy task, let alone the Horse King.

Yet, only by conquering the Horse King could he prove himself as the future King of Great Liang.

"Your Highness, this is far too dangerous."

Gongsun Yanming warned in reluctant agreement.

Prince Jin replied coolly, "Without venturing into the tiger’s den, how can one capture the cub? This is a Horse King even Father Emperor couldn’t tame. If Qi’er can subdue it, it’ll surely make Father Emperor see him in a new light."

Watching Lu Qi being thrown off the Horse King’s back, Gongsun Yanming asked with concern, "But if the Commandery Prince is injured, will Your Highness regret it deeply?"

After falling, Lu Qi narrowly escaped as the Horse King aimed its hoof at his head.

He rolled aside, then leapt back up and mounted the Horse King once more.

Prince Jin chuckled, "State Preceptor, you worry too much. Qi’er’s Martial Arts are far superior to what you imagine."

Gongsun Yanming froze mid-sip of his tea.

Prince Jin changed the subject, "Strange, why hasn’t Lu Linyuan made a move yet? Hasn’t he chosen a horse?"

From the neighboring pavilion, King Qi remarked, "I’d say he’s scared stiff."

"Hey, look! The Imperial Grandson, he... he..."

A Civil Servant clenched his fists tightly in anxiety for Lu Yuan.

Prince Ming ran breathlessly to the field and plopped down beside Lu Zhaoyan, grabbing Lu Zhaoyan’s cup and draining it in one gulp. "Second Brother, why didn’t you all wait for me? Where’s my fine nephew?"

After drinking, his sweeping gaze caught the scene, and he gasped, "So many horses? Got it! Got it! Over there! Oh no, why is he dazing off? Lu Qi, that rascal, is already on the brink of taming that horse?"

Lu Zhaoyan frowned.

He couldn’t figure out what was going on with his son.

Thirty-six horses had all galloped past.

He...

"Father Emperor, can we snatch a horse?"

Prince Ming asked Emperor Liang.

Emperor Liang replied, "You may."

Prince Ming sprang to his feet and shouted at Lu Yuan, "Steal his horse! Steal his horse! His horse is the Horse King!"

King Qi slammed the table, "Sixth Brother!"

Prince Rui responded, "If he has the skill, let him try. However, I fear it’s too late."

Everyone’s attention turned to Lu Qi.

After countless grueling attempts, the battered Lu Qi finally subdued the Horse King. Sitting tall and proud atop the Horse King’s back, he appeared like a victorious ruler.

"Qi’er has won!"

Prince Jin stood up excitedly.

Zhang Qufeng was equally thrilled, "The Commandery Prince has won! The Commandery Prince has won!"

All eyes fixed on Lu Qi, returning triumphant.

Yet in that moment, a white horse suddenly soared over his head, its powerful hooves like iron breaking through mountains and rivers. Its muscular frame exuded an awe-inspiring strength.

Effortlessly, it leapt past Lu Qi.

"It’s Prince Changsun!"

Duke Jiang exclaimed in excitement.

Even Consort Jiang, far off in the distance, could hear her brother’s pig-like shouting.

Lu Yuan, astride the white horse, leaped over Lu Qi’s head and landed sharply, then abruptly maneuvered into a fierce turn, crashing into Lu Qi with full force!

Caught off guard, Lu Qi was hurled away!

The white horse charged forward, pouncing on the black horse and pinning it down!