The chess game had begun, and there was no way to retreat. Shang Fusu was forced to sit down opposite Nalan Xue, holding a white piece in his hand, and silently placed one next to the black piece she had placed.

"If I win, marry me."

Shang Fusu took a deep breath and made up his mind to defeat Nalan Xue in this game of chess no matter what. Although it was not so glorious to let her give him ten pieces, it was not glorious.

Glory is no longer important to him now. He wants her. As long as she is her, he doesn't care about any pride, dignity, or messy names in history. She is the only one he is determined to win!

Facing Shang Fusu's plea, Nalan Xue remained unmoved at all. She didn't say a word. She just stretched out her left hand without holding it and pointed at her back, which was hanging on the side of the gate of Nalan Mansion.

"Notice", let him read what is written on it... Anyone who breaks my game, a commoner beggar, can also be married. If he doesn't break my game, he has the dignity of an emperor and is not my beloved!

She was so decisive that she didn't even bother to say another word to me.

In Shang Fusu's eyes, a hint of sadness appeared instinctively, but it quickly disappeared. Now is not the time to waste time on sadness. As long as he and Nalan can win this game,

Xue, there is still a chance. As long as she can marry him, he will have decades to slowly explain to her and untie her heart... Therefore, he must win this game.

!

Both of them had made up their minds to defeat the other, and they were both good chess players who could compete with each other. So, this game of chess was... played vigorously. It was very fierce! There were two whole chess players.

At this time, the onlookers applauded frequently and praised them repeatedly! Nalan Xue changed from her previous gentle and elegant attitude when playing against Changxian Feng. Heizi fell, and her moves were fierce and decisive, just like a burst of black clouds.

Wherever she passed, it swept the world, and Shang Fusu was forced by her to have no time to fight back. He could only resort to tricks and try to survive calmly. Wherever the white piece fell, it was like a seal that took root in a plate and remained as motionless as a mountain!

"Count."

"Count."

The two of them each threw the remaining pieces in their hands back into the chess basket, almost in unison. When they heard that the other had the same reaction as themselves, they couldn't help but be startled. Then, Shang Fusu clenched his fists. His gaze that originally fell on the chessboard slowly lifted up and moved to

On Nalan Xue's face, Nalan Xue turned her head slightly, avoiding Shang Fusu's eyes, and looked at Nalan Shu, who was standing beside her.

"The princess is better than the half-son."

Remove the dead stones that have no "qi" and subtract the ten stones that should be deducted for Nalanxue's "provocation". Yan Niang looked at the chessboard and was slightly startled. Then, she slowly raised her head and looked at the sitting person.

Opposite Nalan Xue, Shang Fusu couldn't help but have a vibrato in his voice.

After following Nalan Xue for so many years, this is the first time Yan Niang has seen Nalan Xue win so "narrowly". The difference of ten sons can be regarded as evenly matched. The half of Nalan Xue's victory... is really a close call.

Very good!

"Xue'er, if we only have half a son, how about we be considered a tie?"

Hearing Yan Niang tell the outcome of this half-life, Shang Fusu's body instinctively trembled, then he bit his lip gently, and carefully begged Nalan Xue, "Give me one more year.

Let me go back and study chess for a year, and then I... come back to beat you... and marry you..."

The emperor of a country begged a woman so humbly, begging her to give up half of his life and give him another year to have a chance... This made the people watching couldn't help but be moved... Although

They don't belong to the same country, but some people have begun to whisper to Nalan Xue to persuade her to agree to Shang Fusu, an infatuated person...

If she were an ordinary woman, she would definitely accept Shang Fusu's request. However, Nalan Xue is not a person who is easily moved. In other words, once she decides that someone is not good,

That was tantamount to sending that person into the hell of innocence, making it almost impossible for him to turn around again in her heart!

This was the case for Shang Fusu at this time.

"The outcome has been decided, and the marriage is destined, so why would the Shang Emperor be so difficult for others?"

Nalan Xue's eyes were cold and she didn't give Shang Fusu any room for negotiation. She just lowered her head slowly and started to clean up the chessboard.

Lan Xue's son-in-law, Nalan Xue begged for a tie with Shang Huang, asking Shang Huang to give Nalan Xue another year. After one year, they could arrange their battle again and win against Shang Huang again, in exchange for the freedom of not marrying. Shang Huang

, will you respond?"

Bang bang bang one by one

One person's applause sounded, although it was a little weak and tired, but every sound touched the nerves of the onlookers.

Everyone turned their heads and looked towards the place where the applause started. They saw Sima Yu wearing a simple white robe with a pale face. He was being supported by a young eunuch, standing there with some difficulty.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

He had been on leave for several days and had not gone to court. Nalan Shu did not know that Sima Yu was "sick". At this time, when he suddenly saw how weak he was, he couldn't help but be stunned. He hurriedly stepped forward to replace the little eunuch and supported him.

, "What's going on? Why haven't we seen each other for a few days, so..."

"A minor illness is nothing serious. The imperial doctor said that if you rest for a while, you will be fine."

Sima Yu smiled slightly, and his originally sickly face suddenly looked paler. However, his eyes were firm, and he only observed Nalan Xue carefully... Seeing that her expression was as usual, she was completely exhausted.

He no longer looked sick and frail as before, he breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew his gaze, "I heard that my father issued an edict to select a concubine for the royal family members such as me, and Xue'er was also on the list, so I thought,

Let's give it a try and see if you have the honor to be her husband."

After saying that, Sima Yu's eyes slowly moved to the "notice" posted by the door. After a while, he smiled again and said, "I wonder if Xue'er will dislike Gu, who is industrious and indifferent to grains.

, a prince who doesn’t even have a legitimate title?”

"If you win, I will marry you."

Nalan Xue did not take what Sima Yu said at this time seriously, she only thought that he was deliberately speaking out against Shang Fusu to save herself... She clearly remembered that she had asked Sima Yu before that he had

There was no such thing as the person he liked. At that time, Sima Yu had sworn to tell her that there was, and when he got married, he would not forget to invite her to come! Although, at that time, she was in the identity of Nalan Shu

, talking about this matter with him. But, in her opinion, this is not important!

"good."

Sima Yu smiled happily, then pointed to the seat opposite Nalan Xue, motioning Nalan Shu to help him sit down there, "If you lose, marry me as your wife. In this life, you must not regret it."

In this game of chess with Sima Yu, Nalan Xue was obviously much more merciful and soft-hearted. The two of them tried to show off their moves, and it was not like the previous game of chess where they had to "fight with their lives". However, Sima Yu's

My body was really weak. Less than half an hour after I could stand it, my head was covered in cold sweat and my lips were turning purple.

Seeing Sima Yu in this state and still refusing to stop, how could Xiao Dezi, who followed him, dare to let him continue? He hurriedly glanced at Nalan Shu and signaled

He quickly thought of a way out. Stop Sima Yu and don't let him take it seriously. No one can bear it... The implication is that Nalan Xue quickly gave up and agreed to Sima Yu's proposal of marriage, even if

It’s over!

It's a pity that Nalan Shu saw the first half of Xiao Dezi's reminder, but didn't understand what he meant later. Of course, this failure to understand was also related to Sima Yu, who Nalan Xue "confessed" to him before.

There was someone she liked and she agreed to let Nalan Shu attend the ceremony when they got married, which had a lot to do with it.

Nalan Shu's martial arts skills are extremely good, and he can completely hit objects from a distance. If he is a strong person, he may still have some difficulty, but facing a person like Sima Yu who is about to faint,

Isn’t it already within reach?

The index finger was slightly bent, aiming at Sima Yu's halo point, and suddenly exerting force, blowing the air straight through.

Then, I saw Sima Yu's body stiffened slightly and leaned to the side.

Nalan Shu, who was already prepared, would not let Sima Yu fall to the ground like this. He stepped forward and supported him. Taking the opportunity, he knocked over the chessboard and called out "hurriedly", "

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Sima Yu suddenly fainted in front of the Nalan Mansion during the game. The game that followed was beyond compare.

Simply, it was noon, and it was time to have dinner, so Nalan Xue also got up, saluted everyone, and agreed to continue in the afternoon.

Sima Yu, on the other hand, was moved directly into Nalan Mansion by Nalan Shu and placed in the guest room.

It was also a coincidence that while covering Sima Yu with the quilt, Nalan Shu accidentally touched his sleeve. This touch made him and Nalan Xue see the blood-stained bandage on his wrist.

Cloth.

"Go and ask Mr. Mo Yi to come, Yan Niang."

With outsiders present, Nalan Xue couldn't call Mo Yi an old man. However, looking at Sima Yu, she could tell that the injury was caused by cutting his wrist. She knew that this matter was not appropriate for ordinary people to do.

The imperial doctor knew that the emperor never hid anything from her. She asked and found out that it was no big deal, so she stretched out her hand and pulled Xiao Dezi aside and asked him, "Brother Yu's injury,

What happened? Do you know who was injured?"

When Nalan Xue came to think of it, it must be because she had been sick these days. Sima Qing had a conscience and didn't want to bother her with this matter, but she didn't know that Sima Qing had no intention of letting her know about it!

"This...this is caused by His Highness the Crown Prince himself..."

When we were on the road, we had just received Sima Yu's warning. At this time, how could Xiao Dezi dare to "talk nonsense"? His mind suddenly changed, and he finally came up with a plan that would not go against Sima Yu's instructions, but could also be like Nalan Xue's.

The way to make things clear is, "Some time ago, the person your Highness loved suddenly became seriously ill and was about to die soon. Your Highness was so anxious that he went to ask for the life-saving medicine handed down from his ancestors, but Your Majesty refused to give it.

...His Highness took the risk, cut his own wrist, played with his own life, and begged for the medicine from His Majesty..."

"I just said, how could it be that, after not seeing him for a few days, he is so weak!"

After Xiao Dezi finished talking about Sima Yu's "ridiculous nonsense", Nalan Xue couldn't help but sigh, the woman who Sima Yu fell in love with was really lucky, and she was so sincere that he was willing to risk his life... Yi Xun is priceless.

Bao, it’s rare to have a lover. With a person like Sima Yu loving and protecting her, she will definitely have a happy life in the future. “So, how is that woman doing now?”

"It should be, there is no danger anymore."

Xiao Dezi pursed his lips, raised his head, glanced at Nalan Xue secretly, and then answered this sentence.

It is said that the authorities are confused but the bystanders are clear. Nalan Snowman is in the game, so how can he think that the person Xiao Dezi said that Sima Yu is willing to risk his life to save her favorite person is herself? At this time, she saw Xiao Dezi peeking.

He just thought that he was afraid that he would tell Sima Yu about his "talkativeness" and cause him to be punished, so he hurriedly promised, "Don't worry. I won't tell Brother Yu, it's you who said it."

Mo Yi was quickly invited over by Yan Niang. After carefully inspecting the wound on Sima Yu's wrist, he opened the medicine box he was carrying, took out a box of ointment and gave it to Sima Yu.

After washing the original wound medicine, apply it on it.

The ointment was applied to the wound, and it seemed that it only took a few breaths. The bleeding stopped completely. The old man Mo Yi lightly smacked his mouth, as if he was still not satisfied, turned around and took out a medicine box.

A small bottle came out, and a pill came out, which was stuffed into Sima Yu's mouth. He lifted his chin and made him swallow it.

More than an hour later.

"It's okay now."

Seeing that Sima Yu's face was starting to turn red, old man Mo Yi said this in a very good mood, then turned around, packed up the medicine box, and was about to go out, "This baby should still be sleeping."

For the last day or two, please remember that a proper person must be left to take care of him, and he must be fed with water and food three times a day. Oh, by the way, spicy food cannot be eaten."

"Where does the old gentleman practice medicine? Is it convenient to leave a medical address? In the future, when my highness wakes up, he can come to thank you."

Seeing that old man Mo Yi was about to leave, Xiao Dezi hurriedly followed him and asked him for the method he was looking for. Xiao Dezi thought that such a skilled doctor would definitely be of use to Sima Yu in the future.

Yes, leave his residence, who knows, it will be of great use in the future!

"After your Highness gets better, you can accumulate more virtues and do less sins. This will be the greatest thank you to me!"

The old man Mo Yi smiled and waved, and walked out of the door without looking back, leaving Xiao Dezi standing there with a puzzled look on his face, not knowing how to react. Did he see a ghost today?

? How can I see people who are all as crazy as losing their minds? My own master risked his life just to win a game of chess. The emperor of Shang Kingdom risked his face just to win a chess game. The eldest prince of Feng Kingdom risked his life just to win a game of chess.

If you lose the game of chess, you don’t need your seniority! Now, you meet an old madman again. He healed the prince and you don’t need any rewards or benefits!

…

In the afternoon chess game, all the princes of the Mo Kingdom, except Sima Yu and Sima Shang, played the game. Needless to say, they all lost completely.

Seeing that it was approaching evening and sunset, the onlookers had no more fun to watch, so they planned to leave separately. Nalan Xue was also about to get up, ask people to pack up the chessboard and baskets, and end the day's "recruitment", but she saw

, in the distance, from the direction of the palace, a lonely figure came slowly.

The man was not too tall. From a distance, he was probably just a little taller than Nalan Ji, but not as tall as Nalan Ji's ears. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his body, making his figure appear

Pull it very long.

"I just finished cleaning up the study that was messed up by someone unknown at noon. I was about to leave the palace, but I saw that the rafters of the carriage had been damaged by someone. I am late. I hope the princess will not blame you."

Sima Shang was still wearing the old azure cotton robe he usually wore. When he walked to the door of Nalan Mansion, he felt a little embarrassed and stood up, but he didn't turn around when he saw him coming.

Nalan Xue smiled shyly as she entered the house.

In this cold winter with the howling north wind, he was not wearing a cloak, but his face was covered with sweat. Even his collar was soaked a lot. The half-old palace boots on his feet were also worn by walking too much.

The road is slightly damaged.

"Is the Fifth Prince also here to play chess with Nalan Xue?"

Instructing Yan Niang to go back to the house to get a cloak and give it to Sima Shang, Nalan Xue smiled softly at him. When she thought about it, what Sima Shang said about "the study room being messed up" and "the car rafters being destroyed" should not be ignored.

It was all the other princes who deliberately caused trouble for him in order to prevent him from coming. However, he was simple and kind-hearted and did not think the worst of his royal brothers.

"No...can't you?"

Hearing Nalan Xue question him like this, Sima Shang seemed a little nervous, bit his lip, timidly pointed to the "notice" posted on the door, and asked Nalan Xue, "Didn't you say

, as long as he can win you, commoner beggar, can you marry him?"

"Fifth Prince, please don't misunderstand. What Xue means is that if the Fifth Prince is here to play chess with Xue, then please sit down and guess the pieces."

I have known Sima Shang for some time, and I have a good impression of Nalan Xue, the fifth prince who always has a bit of inferiority complex...

In particular, a few days ago, I heard from Nalan Shu that in order to save himself, he begged Concubine Le for a long time before stopping Concubine Le and not letting her send the complaint letter written by Sima Tan to Nalan Mansion.

Having avoided trouble, I felt a deep affection for him in my heart, and planned to ask him for a title in front of the emperor in a few days, so that he could live a slightly more comfortable life.

"Qingshan is not tired of three glasses of wine, and only one game of chess can be played in a long day. Princess, please."

Sima Shang carefully sat down opposite Nalan Xue, stretched out his left hand, grabbed a handful of chess pieces, brought them to Nalan Xue, and asked her to guess the pieces.

Everyone in the country knows that Nalan Xue has been a Go prodigy since she was born. She has always caught the chess pieces and let others guess, so that others can take the lead. Like now, others have to catch the pieces.

This is really the first time that she has been asked to guess!

Of course, compared with what Sima Shang said before arresting the child, what does this act of arresting the child mean?

Nalan Xue widened her eyes in surprise and stared at Sima Shang. She had completely forgotten her guess. If she heard correctly, what Sima Shang said just now...should be in her memory.

One of the few things Qianye Jiai said before playing chess, and...after he finished saying this, he would usually grab a handful of chess pieces with his left hand and send them to her.
Chapter completed!