The sudden turn of events threw everyone into a panic.
Princess Qingyang shot to her feet. "Someone! Stop that horse!"
At the same time, she drew the long whip from her waist and shielded the Eldest Princess with her body.
The horse, spooked, neighed and charged madly forward, kicking up dust with menacing force.
A palace attendant rushed forward, trying to grab the reins and bring the horse under control. But the moment his hand closed around them, the horse reared, flinging him violently away.
The attendant's shoulder was struck hard, and he collapsed to the ground.
"Quickly! Hurry!"
The palace attendants were in disarray. Several more tried to approach one after another, but this horse had been specially selected for the polo match. It was a prized steed, powerfully built and large. The men were either thrown off the moment they got close or couldn't even get near it, forced to watch anxiously from the side.
