The sun was shining brightly and the breeze was gentle. The pieces of golden bamboo behind the main hall floated in the wind, and the sunlight filtered through the interlaced gaps of the bamboo leaves and cast layers of broken shadows on the ground.
A chessboard was placed in the middle of the pavilion in the bamboo forest. The two sat facing each other. The black and white chess pieces on the middle chessboard were scattered in an orderly manner.
The two people holding the pieces looked indifferent, but the chessboard was already filled with swords and swords fighting silently.
"What do you see?" Mr. Yun asked, sitting aside.
Yun Zaichun, who was dragged over, looked at the two people playing chess. They had different personalities and different chess styles.
Mr. Qi strives to make progress steadily, but every step is hidden with murderous intent. Although Mu Qian is younger, he is quite courageous, marching dangerously, and poking his heart at every step.
The fight between the two was extremely exciting, and the blood of those who watched it was boiling.
"Grandpa, Qian Qian's momentum is not lost at all. Looking at it like this, I really can't tell who will win."
The old man next to Mr. Yun smiled and said, "I have never seen any young man stay with this old man for so long. It seems that your granddaughter is really capable."
Yun Zaichun knows this very well. Mr. Qi and Mr. Yun are friends, and they would stay at Yun's house for a few days every few years.
Every time he comes, Mr. Yun will ask him to teach these children chess, but these children have never been able to defeat Mr. Qi after a few moves.
Of course there are exceptions to this, namely Chi Si.
In addition to learning Chi Si's good chess skills from Mr. Qi, Mr. Chi is also a good chess player, so he naturally learned a lot.
Therefore, apart from Chi Si Neng and Mr. Qi, there was no one else among them.
"But I just heard this girl say, who did her master learn from?" Mr. Yun asked doubtfully.
"Listen, is it Haixuan?"
Yun Zaichun thought for a while, as if he had heard this name somewhere.
"It seems that he is a professor at Teito University of Fine Arts. He is a very good Chinese painter, but he has never participated in any symposium. All his activities are only in school, and he has never appeared in public."
Speaking of which, in a place like the Imperial Capital where people are complicated, he is a breath of fresh air.
"I remembered that he was good at painting close-up scenes and was a talented person. He refused to come to the Bu Yuan Festival in previous years and never participated in any outside activities, so few people know about it."
Naturally, such a person who is not good at communicating is rarely known in the cultural circles of the imperial capital.
"I heard he passed away almost ten years ago."
When he mentioned it like this, Mr. Yun also remembered that he had heard Qi Huaili mention this professor a few years ago and also said that he wanted to introduce him.
After his death, Mr. Qi never mentioned him again.
Now Mr. Yun also understood Mr. Qi's mood. Of course he was excited to see someone related to his old friend again after so many years.
Chi Si listened to the conversation between several people and looked at the people beside him while holding the tea cup.
After the game of chess was over, Mr. Qi put the chess pieces back, twisted his beard and laughed, "Sure enough! You are really his disciple. It seems that the old guy has taught everything. You are such a murderer."
His decisive aura is really similar to his."
"Master once said that Mr. Hai Xuan said that his only rival in this life is you."
Mr. Qi let out a long sigh, "Yes, since he left, I haven't played chess so happily for a long time."
Yun Zaichun chuckled softly, "Old sir, what do you think of our Qianqian's chess game?"
Mr. Qi Huaili thought for a while, "If she hadn't been so young, I would have thought that the old guy and I were playing chess. It's incredible that she can play like this at such a young age."
Yun Zaichun glanced at Chi Si, who had been silent, and then looked at the old gentleman, "Then who do you think is more powerful, her or Ah Si?"
Mr. Qi then began to think seriously. This little girl was able to stop losses in time, and her decisive and decisive aura was somewhat like that of the Chi family boy.
"How do you feel about a round?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Qian became interested and picked up Baizi in his hand, "See if I don't kill you, you will leave nothing behind."
At first glance, these words were directed at Chi Si, and they were too arrogant. Yun Zaichun reached out and knocked her on the head.
"A Si is very powerful, so be careful."
When he was playing chess with Mr. Qi, he looked well-behaved, but when it was Chi Si, his fox tail was exposed. Isn't this provoking Chi Si?
"Little girl, you are the disciple of that old guy, but this kid has also been taught by me, and his skills are not inferior to yours." Mr. Qi pointed at Chi Si and smiled.
"Come on, Mr. Qi has called you here to compete." Mu Qian looked at Chi Si.
The man who had been drinking tea got up and sat across from her, sorting the chess pieces.
"Don't cry if you lose." Chi Si looked at the person opposite him with an expressionless expression.
Mu Qian followed closely, "This should be what I said to you."
Watching the two people getting along, Yun Zaichun raised his eyebrows. When did Chi Si talk to a girl like this?
And don’t these two have a pretty good relationship? They’ve gone out together several times in a row, but why are the games still full of smoke?
Mr. Qi sat down next to Mr. Yun, and the two old men watched the two men playing chess side by side.
"The bottle of medicine she gave you was the medicine you said only Mr. Haixuan could prepare?" Mr. Yun asked.
"My leg has been injured for so many years. No medicine is of much use. Only the bottle of medicine he prepared is effective. Since he left, my leg injury has been like this." Mr. Qi shook his hand.
With a white porcelain vase.
He didn't even think about looking for medicine. At his age, he still gave up when he should.
After so many years, I didn't expect that the old guy still misses him.
"Who do you think will win among these two children?" Mr. Yun gave him a break.
Mr. Qi then focused his attention on the two children, whose temperaments could be distinguished just by their sitting postures.
One is sitting upright, with his back straight, but his expression is casual and indifferent. The sitting posture of the other is far worse than that of the ladies outside.
But this is often the most comfortable posture. This kid doesn't pay attention to details and is the best.
"Although these two children have opposite chess styles, they ultimately reach the same goal through different paths." Mr. Qi revealed the secret.
"So, we can't tell the winner?" Mr. Yun became interested.
The group of people just stared at each other for a long time. Yun Zaichun was surprised that Mu Qian was able to catch every move of Chi Si, and they were fighting on the chessboard without missing a beat.
At the end of the stone steps, the person standing under the stone arch clasped his hands.
"After today's limelight and the favor of Mr. Qi, everyone in the imperial capital will know how powerful the orthodox second young lady of the Yun family is." Mu Lian spoke slowly behind her.
Zhong Limo turned around and saw the person leaning on the pillar, "What's the use? There are several people in the entire Yun family who recognize her."
"I told you that if you can't deal with her, she will slowly take away your things bit by bit. Don't forget that she is the orthodox second lady of the Yun family. She has blood.
You can never beat this."
These words hit the mark, no matter how sensible and powerful she is in the Yun family, she is still just an outsider.
"Can you do me a favor?" Zhong Limo suddenly smiled and looked at Mu Lian.
Mu Lian saw that this person was enlightened, "Let me remind you, her spiritual veins have awakened, and she cannot be dealt with by ordinary means."
Extraordinary people will naturally use extraordinary means.
"You don't need to remind me, I know it very well..."
Since this road is no longer feasible, we can only take another road.
"I went to Sunda Market last night and saw Chi Si and Mu Qian at the entrance of Yuelao Temple. The two of them appeared in that place together. You should know what it means."
Mu Lian's last words were the last spark of fire.
"Yelao Temple..."
The Zhong family was not an ordinary family. Zhong Limo also had some magic skills, but she never thought about taking that path.
But she had also been to Sunda, so of course she knew where it was.
The Yuelao Temple in Xunji is the most effective place for seeking marriage. When the two of them appeared in that place together, she certainly knew what it meant.
After such a game of chess was played, Chi Si finally won one and a half pieces, ending the game.
Mu Qian held her chin for a while and thought about it. She thought that she really didn't study hard enough when she was learning chess from her master.
But she is a talented little chess god who has defeated all the unbeatable players in Qingluan Peak, but she can't beat this man.
She suddenly felt uncomfortable.
"One more!"
Seeing her like this, Mr. Yun smiled and said, "She won't obey now that she's lost."
Mr. Qi also became interested when he saw this, "It's good not to admit defeat. Then you can have a good discussion and learn from each other. I'm also interested in the strategies of these two people. Let's watch another game."
It was rare to see such a well-matched game, and several old men who knew chess became interested.
"I still have something to do, so I won't stop." Chi Si let go of his hand and prepared to stand up.
The person on the other side reached across the chessboard and grabbed him, as if refusing to let go, "No, you can't leave."
"You can't win."
Chi Si stared at her and said his words indifferently, but Mu Qian heard the difference.
"Don't talk about it, let's play another round."
The man's hand that was supported on the chessboard and held by Mu Qian only moved a moment. She immediately added another hand and hugged him tightly with both hands.
Yun Zaichun stepped forward and grabbed her shoulders and dragged her back, "Why are you holding a man's hand like this? Let go first."
The old gentlemen behind her laughed even more heartily when they saw her action.
"The most important thing for chess players is winning or losing. If I were so evenly matched and lost a piece and a half, I would definitely not follow it."
Mr. Yun also echoed, "Now that it's like this, she won't give up until she has a winner and loser. You guys can play another round."
Chi Si lowered his head and stared at the person who was holding his wrist with both hands without letting go at all.
This look was different from her usual, and Heng Li, who was standing outside the pavilion watching, was also quite strange.
Miss Mu Qian's approach is really unpredictable.
"The last round." He relaxed.
With the two of them in such a position, Yun Zaichun and Mr. Yun looked at each other and smiled.
Mu Qian is so willful, which at least proves that she is not so restricted in the Yun family and is truly at home.
Seeing her looking so comfortable, he got up with confidence and went forward to greet the guests in front of her.
Originally, he was worried that Mu Qian would come alone and the various looks from these people would make her uncomfortable. Now that she is so comfortable staying here, it is also the best.
But this last game of chess was dragged from dawn to sunset.
Heng Li stood behind Chi Si and glanced at the bamboo forest where there was no one else except the three of them.
The two of them played five games in a row and managed to get rid of several old gentlemen.
When Mr. Qi left, he also asked him to record the victory or defeat of the two.
Thinking of this, Heng Li sighed several times.
This Miss Mu Qian is really too persistent.
"It's almost dark now, the guests have dispersed, are you still not over yet?" Yun Yuwei sighed as she looked at the two people sitting opposite each other.
"Miss Yun, please give me some advice."
Yun Yu slightly looked at Mu Qian seriously, "Qian Qian hasn't won yet?"
Heng Li nodded helplessly, "Five battles and five defeats."
Moreover, he became more and more courageous with every setback, and he had the momentum to not give up until he won today.
After the last word fell, Mu Qian's path was blocked. She dropped the chess piece in her hand and said, "Why can't I win?"
Yun Yuwei stepped forward and put his hand on her shoulder, "It looks like you're just a little bit behind the time. Stop it. It's time to eat."
Mu Qian stared at the man opposite, "One more game?"
"You can't win if I play again." He replied slowly.
"Who said that? Let's do it again." Mu Qian looked unyielding.
The man opposite stood up and carefully adjusted his sleeves, "You go back and study more. I'll come back when I'm sure you can win."
Yun Yu smiled secretly. Chi Si was the one who had never understood how to care about women and girls. In today's situation, he had to give way to Qian Qian.
It's okay if she wins.
But this man really fought against her, refusing to give in even an inch from dawn to dusk.
"Let's go eat first. Aren't you hungry?" Yun Yu smiled and pulled him up and coaxed him, "Today I cooked all your favorites, green bamboo shoots and fish soup, assorted tofu. After you finish eating, you have to help me."
busy."
"What are you busy with?" Mu Qian's attention was attracted.
"I'll tell you after dinner, you are the only one who can help me with this."
Seeing Mu Qian being pulled away by Yun Yuwei, Hengli's heart suddenly dropped. There was no need to let it drop anymore.
"Don't leave, let's continue after dinner!"
The man in front of the stone arch turned around and shouted.
Hengli's temples were throbbing, it couldn't really last until dawn tomorrow.
"Let's go." Chi Si stepped out of the pavilion in two steps.
"We can't wait any longer, Miss Mu Qian?" Heng Li followed him.
"If you play again, you will lose. There is no need to waste time."
He said this without any mercy. Hengli was a little confused. Since he knew she couldn't win, why did he still waste his time with her going through each game like this?