"Second brother, it doesn't matter. You are just a talented person. It is already very good to have such skills."
As soon as Lin Nan dropped the last chess piece, she wanted to lose to Zuo Ancen on purpose, but this was a huge disrespect to him.
They are all people who understand chess, and they can tell at a glance whether they are losing or losing.
"I don't. I don't boast that my attainments in Go are high, but I don't know anything. Now I can't figure out Gobang? One by one, your second cousin is like this. If you don't understand, you have to do it.
Study it immediately, that’s why I am better than your eldest cousin and third cousin."
He didn't forget to praise himself when he was making excuses. He was indeed like a second cousin.
The eldest cousin Zuo Anning and the third cousin Zuo Anxu glanced at Zuo Ancen without saying anything. Since he wanted to show off in front of his sister, they followed him.
Lin Nan smiled with crooked eyebrows. This kind of family atmosphere is what she likes and yearns for the most. She has lived two lifetimes, but she has never had such family affection.
"Yiyi, don't argue with your second cousin, he is just like that, he always likes to show off."
Yan held her hand, and the warmth in her palm made Lin Nan's whole body feel warm and comfortable.
He ignored Zuo Ancen and immersed himself in the chessboard. He was bound to see why Lin Nan was able to kill him completely in such a short period of time.
It obviously looks much simpler than Go, but I didn't expect that the knowledge inside would be so great.
Not long after, the carriage stopped, and the mother's voice came from outside, "Madam, aunt, the three young masters, miss one by one, the eldest princess has arrived."
Zuo and Yan were the first to get off the carriage. The horse stools had been prepared for a long time. Lin Nanyi was the last one to get off the carriage. He stood on the carriage and looked around. There were many carriages around. It seemed that they were not the first to arrive.
of.
They had arrived earlier in time for the banquet. It seemed that the eldest princess had invited quite a few people this time.
Zuo Anning raised her hand in the air. Lin Nan held it up, her face turned red, "Thank you, cousin."
It has to be said that her eldest cousin is really a gentleman. If he were placed in modern times, he would definitely be a very attractive person.
A few people stood together, forming a beautiful scenery. The men were surrounded by jade trees and the women were graceful. Everyone was laughing and talking. It was obvious that the atmosphere was very good.
As soon as we got off the carriage, people began to come up to say hello.
Everyone dresses differently, but they all dress the same.
Lin Nan's eyes widened and he tried his best to remember these people, but he still couldn't remember them completely.
She simply gave up and gave this task to Bai Yi and Baiyin. Anyway, when she was not with Zuo, she stayed with Bai Yi and Baiyin.
Now Zuo lets her call whoever she wants.
Every time you call someone, you perform a ritual and receive a blessing.
More and more people came, and there was almost no room left at the door, but they still refused to let Zuo's Yan family in.
As a last resort, Lin Nan smiled and the business hours were extended. Her knees were weak from squatting, but there was nothing she could do. When Bai Yi saw this, he quickly went to her side to support her. Lin Nan had to put half of his strength on her to feel better.
Quite a few.
There was an endless stream of voices in her ears, most of which were praising her, but if you listened to her more often, you could probably tell that these words were somewhat true or false.
In the end, Lin Nanyi was numb and just kept smiling, while Zuo spoke for her.
There was no way, there were too many people, and she couldn't recognize them at all. Wouldn't it be even more embarrassing if she called the wrong person?
It was close to the time when the business was open outside, and Zuo had the opportunity to drag Lin Nan into the house.
There were more people in the mansion, and Lin Nanyi was dazzled by all the colorful clothes at a glance.
Fortunately, she had secretly taken off many of the ornaments on her head and face in the carriage, otherwise she would definitely look like a peacock with a head of pearls on its head.
She still likes to be more modest.
People feel most comfortable when they look clean and tidy like this.
Zuo told her not to run around today. The eldest princess's mansion was no different from other places. If she was not careful, she would bump into the nobles.
Thinking that the eldest princess had grown up in a palace with strict rules, her upbringing must have been very good.
She would rather make a phoenix tail than a chicken head at this time.
As soon as Zuo's Yan family entered the door, she was chatted with by several elegantly dressed women.
Xu Zuo had not returned to Beijing for a long time, and one of the women actually wiped away tears, which made everyone feel very depressed.
The adults were chatting, and children were not allowed to participate. Lin Nan took Bai Yi and Baiyin to the other side to enjoy the scenery.
This is a matter between Zuo and her little sisters, and she has no part in it.
The group of people walked for a while and unknowingly arrived at a pavilion in the middle of the lake.
The gentle breeze here, with the smell of lake water, makes people feel particularly relaxed and happy.
Xu was a servant of the eldest princess's palace and knew that people would come to this place to take a rest. There were several kinds of pastries on the stone table in the pavilion, which had not been touched. Lin Nan twisted a piece and put it in his mouth.
It tasted good, but compared to the one I had at Bai Tingrun's shop that day, it was still a bit hot.
After eating two more pieces, my stomach felt full and I felt energetic.
The three masters and servants stood by the pavilion and admired the scenery outside.
"Did you eat my pastry?"
A strong female voice came from behind. Lin Nan looked to the side and saw a very heroic-looking woman. She was also neatly dressed. It was not like the troublesome dress she was wearing, but a smart trousers.
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Her hair was tied high on top of her head, revealing her smooth forehead. There was also a soft whip similar to Bai Yi's wrapped around her waist, giving her the air of being a forest hero.
The face looked so familiar that she couldn't remember where she had seen it.
"It's you?"
It seemed that the other party also knew her.
So why don’t you travel alone?
If you leave for a while, others will think there is no one here.
Just like eating hotpot alone.
Cheng Henglan recognized her at a glance.
Her appearance is really outstanding, and there is something special about her that is unforgettable.
Lin Nan searched hard in his mind for the other person's name, who lived there and where he lived.
But I just can't remember.
"This is the woman behind the rockery when I went to the royal censor's wife's house for a banquet last time."
Bai Yi whispered in her ear at the right time.
Lin Nan nodded, it turned out to be her.
His current attire is much more heroic than that day, no wonder she couldn't recognize him.
Lin Nan was shy when she said it, and when she said she was familiar with her, she was familiar with him. She thought that after all, she had helped her before, and now they met here, she said that her family and Bai Yun were not necessarily colleagues.
Those who can be included in the eldest princess's banquet are basically important officials in the court, or they belong to noble families who are either rich or noble.
"are you alone?"
Lin Nanyi was the first to ask.
Cheng Henglan: ...I asked you first, why did you ask me first?
That’s all, if you ask me, I’ll try my best to tell you.
"No, my maid went to get something from the carriage."
I see.
"I'm sorry, I thought this was prepared by the eldest princess's house, but I only ate three pieces of this snack, and didn't eat a bite of anything else. It's still clean without being touched. If you don't mind, you can
Then eat."
Lin Nan waved his hand and quickly took off the relationship.
Bai Yi and Baiyin: ...Miss, your position is too unstable.
"That's all, that's it. I see you like to eat, so you can eat as much as you want."
Cheng Henglan waved her hands and sat aside. Lin Nanyi was keenly aware that something was wrong with her mood.
So he went over to her and asked her, "What's wrong with you? Did something unhappy happen to you?"
I remembered that in the carriage, Zuo Shi and Yan Shi had spoken to each other and told her not to get into trouble, but Lin Nan tried his best to say nothing.
"I, I'm fine."
When Cheng Henglan saw her coming, she quickly turned aside so as not to touch Lin Nanyi. Her voice was trembling, as if she was in unspeakable pain.
Lin Nan was so curious that he stepped forward again, and then he smelled an unusual smell.
She suddenly understood why her maid was going to get something from the carriage.
Maybe it's because I didn't prepare it in advance.
Fortunately, she has just arrived, so naturally she has to do this kind of girls help girls thing.
"Bai Yi, I think this lady needs to go to the toilet. Please take her there."
She winked at Bai Yi, and Bai Yi stood aside and waited sensibly.
"I have it with me. Just follow my maid and she will take care of it for you."
She lowered her head and said something in Cheng Henglan's ear again.
"I'll have clean clothes brought to you right away."
Cheng Henglan suddenly turned back to look at her.
Does she know her embarrassing situation?
Lin Nan is still alive and acting like nothing is wrong. I understand your attitude.
Cheng Henglan was making her final mental struggle. Her maid had been away for a long time and had not returned. She must have encountered some trouble. It seemed that she could not hope for anything.
Suddenly I felt warm again.
Only then did Cheng Henglan make up her mind to follow Bai Yi.
When Lin Nan saw them leaving, he sighed and sat on the stone bench, "Baiyin, go to the carriage and take the clean clothes I prepared to the toilet."
Baiyin agreed in a low voice and went down.
Her body shape is similar to mine, so her clothes should be able to fit underneath.
Lin Nan sat on the stone table admiring the scenery, eating snacks and blowing the breeze.
It's just so uncomfortable.
In a corner not far away, Zhong Xiaoqin stared at Lin Nanyi fiercely. If it weren't for her, how could his father be disgusted with him?
She had been begging for a long time to be able to come to the banquet this time.
Unexpectedly, I would meet her here.
If she doesn't take revenge today, she won't be called Zhong Xiaoqin.
Lin Nanyi didn't know that he had been targeted, but he was still eating snacks in a good mood.
Not long after, a group of brightly dressed women walked toward the pavilion where Lin Nanyi was.
The pavilion stands on the lake, and there is only one way out, which is the wooden bridge that the group of women are walking on.