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Zhu Zhanji wanted to shout and run, but he held back. His excitement could only be seen from his fast pace. People around him didn't know what was wrong with the prince, but they could feel that he was very happy.

After returning to Rouyi Palace, Zhu Zhanji was still too excited to calm down. Later, fearing that others might suspect him, he took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.

After calming down, I couldn't help but think about the current situation. The sister that Hu Xuan mentioned should be Shanxiang, but it was only the beginning of the eighth year of Yongle, how could she be in the capital? In the previous life, Shanxiang was summoned from Shandong to Nanjing in the fifteenth year of Yongle, and had never been to the capital. However, the current situation is beneficial to me. Recently, the wife of the Earl of Pengcheng has been interested in recommending someone to my mother, and many arrangements will be put on the agenda.

A few days later, Zhu Zhanji called Hu Xuan to his side for protection, and Zhu Zhanji said he wanted to go to his house to play. Hu Xuan refused at first, but Zhu Zhanji insisted on going, so Hu Xuan had no choice but to agree, set a time, changed into casual clothes and went out of the palace.

Now Concubine Wang is in charge of the palace. Zhu Zhanji still informed Concubine Wang and took the token to leave the palace. The concubine originally did not agree to let him leave the palace. The last injury was still vivid in her mind. If something happened again, who knows what would happen when His Majesty came back?

Zhu Zhanji had to tell the Imperial Concubine some things, but not all. Although Imperial Concubine Wang was surprised, she still agreed to let Zhu Zhanji leave the palace.

After Zhu Zhanji left, Concubine Wang asked the palace servants around her, "The Crown Princess's mother's family, the Lady of Pengcheng, often enters and leaves the palace, and it seems that she has been looking for someone for the Crown Prince."

"It seems to be the case." The person next to him replied.

"It seems that although the Crown Prince is young, he has his own ideas. He is worthy of being taught by the late Queen. Don't look down on others just because he is young."

Chang'anfang, Hu's house.

Early orioles vie for the warm trees, new swallows peck at the spring mud. Flowers are so numerous that they dazzle the eyes, and only shallow grass can hide the horse's hooves.

It was a bright spring day with gentle breezes and beautiful weather. The weather was excellent these days and the grass on the ground had just grown a little when Hu Shanxiang started clamoring to play chuiwan.

Hu Xuan always fulfilled his sister's requests and promised her that he would come back to play with her during his days off. Now, Hu Xuan looked at Zhu Zhanji sitting in the carriage with him. How should he tell his sister that he couldn't play with her anymore? Oh, it was really a bit troublesome.

"Don't let your family know that I'm here, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble." Zhu Zhanji looked at Hu Xuan's distressed expression.

"Ah?" Hu Xuan was even more confused. Fortunately, his elder brother and elder sister were not at home today, otherwise he would not be able to hide it.

When they arrived at Hu's house, Hu Xuan took Zhu Zhanji through the side door in order not to attract attention.

The gatekeeper was puzzled for a moment when he saw the Second Master suddenly taking people out through the side door, and he glanced twice at the person standing behind Hu Xuan with his head down.

Hu Xuan brought Zhu Zhanji back to his own courtyard. He didn't know what to do, mainly because he didn't know why this ancestor suddenly came to their house. He could only sit there with Zhu Zhanji staring at each other. It was Zhu Zhanji who broke the awkward situation, "Ahem, what were you going to do today, Zidu?"

"Oh... I had originally promised my younger sister at home that I would play chuiwan with her." Hu Xuan answered truthfully.

"Sister, I heard that Zidou has seven sisters, and they seem to be mostly in Jining. I didn't know you have a sister in the capital." Zhu Zhanji asked curiously. But in his heart, he thought, it's a good thing it's Hu Xuan, the idiot, if it was Hu Shanwei or Hu An, it wouldn't be so easy to trick him.

"Years ago, my eldest sister asked my third sister to come from Jining." Hu Xuan didn't hear any problem in Zhu Zhanji's words and said it without thinking.

"So it was arranged by Consort Hu. Consort Hu shows the family tradition of the girls in your family."

When Hu Xuan heard Zhu Zhanji's praise, he said modestly, "You are too kind. My third sister is still young, so how can she tell? But my eldest sister asked my third sister to come here this time, and she really wanted to train her."

"Oh, does your elder sister intend to let your younger sister enter the palace?" This surprised Zhu Zhanji a little.

"Well... probably not yet." At this time, Hu Xuan realized that this matter might not be discussed now.

"Do you have a place to practice chuiwan in your home?" Zhu Zhanji did not ask any more questions. He could check it later anyway, so he quickly changed the subject.

"There's a yard at the back." Hu Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the prince did not continue asking. There shouldn't be anything wrong. There shouldn't be any flaws in what he said.

"Then go and play hammer ball with your sister." After saying this, Zhu Zhanji stood up and prepared to go out.

Hu Xuan thought Zhu Zhanji was leaving and was still feeling lucky. Unexpectedly, he heard Zhu Zhanji say, "Find a place where I can watch you guys play chuiwan. I'll sit down and watch."

"Ah...this." Hu Xuan was stunned on the spot, but still reacted quickly and followed him out.

Hu Xuan asked Zhu Zhanji to sit on the rockery opposite and had refreshments prepared. It was a cool place with a panoramic view of the backyard.

"Your Highness, I will go down first."

"Well, let's go."

Hu Xuan went to the backyard full of doubts, and Hu Shanxiang was already waiting there.

"Second brother is finally here. Go change your clothes quickly. Why are you still wearing your official uniform?" Hu Shanxiang said as she pushed Hu Xuan to the changing room.

Chuiwan, as the name implies, is one of the ancient ball games. The earliest record of Chuiwan activities can be found in the book "Wan Jing" written by "Ning Zhizhai" in the 19th year of the Yuan Dynasty. According to the record in "Wan Jing·Collection Preface" that "Emperor Huizong of Song and Emperor Zhangzong of Jin both loved Chuiwan", it can be known that the lower limit of the formation period of Chuiwan was at least the seventh year of Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty. The predecessor of Chuiwan was the walking ball in the polo in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, walking ball was similar to modern hockey and had a strong confrontation. In the Song Dynasty, walking ball gradually evolved from the original confrontational competition on the same field to a non-confrontational competition of hitting the ball in turn. The goal was changed to the ball hole, and the name was also changed to "walking" and "Chuiwan". Chuiwan was once very popular in the Song, Jin and Yuan dynasties. From the emperor and ministers to all walks of life, everyone enjoyed it. By the Ming Dynasty, Chuiwan was far less popular than in previous dynasties. However, until the middle of the Ming Dynasty, Chui Wan had not yet disappeared. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Zhou Lujing wrote a postscript to the scroll when he re-engraved the "Wu Jing". He said: "When I traveled in the capital, many people who were interested in Chui Wan liked it." Despite this, some emperors of the Ming Dynasty still liked it and introduced Chui Wan into the palace. Hu Shanxiang learned this sport only after arriving in the capital and showed great interest. Of course, Hu Shanxiang thought that this was also a sport that could exercise the body and had many benefits. It was just that her brothers were very busy and there were not many opportunities to play with her. She could only practice simply at home. The servants played with her because they were afraid that she would be injured and could not let go. Today, the second brother finally had a day off, and Hu Shanxiang was waiting at home early.

Hu Shanxiang and Hu Xuan stood at each end. There were five or six holes on the field, some far and some near, with something blocking them in the middle. There was a thin bamboo next to each hole. The maids around her held several sticks. Hu Shanxiang chose a ladle stick that was about the same size as the ball in front of her. The ball in front of Hu Xuan was bigger than Hu Shan's, but the ladle stick was not that big.

"What are the rules?" Hu Xuan asked, taking a ladle from the person next to him.

"Each player has three balls. If all three balls go into the nest, they get one point. The first player to get fifteen points wins. Don't use too much force. If the ball goes beyond the line under your feet, you will lose one point. You can't hit a ball twice. If you make a mistake, you lose. If you hit it within fifty steps, you get one point. If it is within a hundred steps, you get two points. People around you can't give hints, you can't walk on the court, and you can't change balls."

"Okay, come on. Brother will let you go first."

Hu Shanxiang looked at the nest closest to her, and tightly grasped the middle and upper part of the ladle with both hands. After moving the ladle a few times, she felt that it was almost there, and then she pushed the ball out with force. The ball rolled out quickly, and when it was about to reach the nest, the speed of the ball slowed down. Hu Shanxiang was inevitably nervous, and she stared closely, and finally saw the ball roll in. Hu Shanxiang couldn't help but jump up and cheer.

"Don't be happy too soon, it's only one goal, there are still two to go."

"Just watch it, second brother." After saying that, Hu Shanxiang fired two more shots as before, both of which hit the target. Hu Shanxiang jumped up with joy.

"It seems that you have practiced a lot at home. You play so well. What should I do if I lose to you later? It's too late to admit defeat now." Hu Xuan was indeed surprised by Hu Shanxiang.

"Brother, you are joking. My little skill is not an amateur's. Brother, hurry up and get started."

Hu Xuan stood in the designated space, turned sideways, dribbled, and hit the ball in one go. The ball flew out directly.

After a while, a servant came to report that the second master's bullet almost hit the nest a hundred steps away, but the ball was on the edge of the nest and did not enter the hole.

On the square table nearby, there were already two chips corresponding to Hu Shanxiang's chips.

"It was a bad start." Hu Xuan said with some regret.

"Brother, you have to work harder."

Hu Shanxiang hit three more balls, but this time she missed the second one.

"Ugh."

"Don't be discouraged, it's still early." Hu Xuan comforted.

Hu Xuan still chose a nest a hundred steps away to prepare for the shot. This time he hit all three balls, and the score was instantly reversed.

"Brother, you are so awesome. You must teach me later." Hu Shanxiang clapped in amazement when she saw how Hu Xuan played.

"it is good."

This time, Hu Shanxiang chose a nest sixty steps away. In her previous life, she was a little nearsighted. After traveling through time, Hu Shanxiang's eyesight was very good, otherwise she would not be able to see clearly twenty steps away.

In this way, the two fought for nearly an hour, and in the end Hu Xuan reached fifteen chips first.

"I've practiced for so long, but I still can't beat my brother." Hu Shanxiang said somewhat dejectedly.

Hu Xuan came over and touched her head, comforting her, "You are already very good. Brother almost lost. If you practice for a while longer, I am afraid I can't beat you." "Really?"

"Of course, when has my brother ever lied to you? Well, my brother has something else to do, so I'll go back first. You should also go back and change your clothes. Don't catch a cold after sweating."

"Yeah. Take care, brother."