Chapter 224
224 The stupid Lin ‘an is also useful (2)
Xu Qi ‘an couldn’t help but look at old Zhang in a different light. Old Zhang was a cunning old fox in the political world. Those who worked for Wei Yuan all had Dirty Hearts.
Yang Yingying stood up, reached into her clothes, took out half a jade pendant, and presented it to him with both hands. “This was what Lord Zhou gave to this commoner that night.”
Everyone’s eyes were focused on the jade pendant.
It was a semi-circular jade pendant, which was a clear green color. It should have been a round Jade, but it had been cut in half by a sharp weapon.
Jiang Luzhong took the jade pendant and handed it to provincial governor Zhang. The latter held it with his fingertips and caressed it, remaining silent.
“This looks like a token?” Jiang Luzhong said in a low voice. After he finished speaking, he looked at Xu Qi ‘an for his opinion.
Governor Zhang also looked over.
‘What are you looking at me for? I’m an investigator, but I’m not a fortune-teller …’ The two of you didn’t even try to hide the fact that you’re using me as a tool … let’s go to Yunzhou first, ” Xu Qi ‘an muttered. what’s the point of guessing blindly? ”
As Governor Zhang kept the jade pendant, he instructed the soldiers, “”Let’s continue to the clouds Plains.”
They dug a pit to bury the bodies and brought the surviving travelers and goods together. The team continued on their journey and set off for Yunzhou along the official road.
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The sun was high up in the sky and it was warm. On this rare morning, huaiqing had finished practicing his swordsmanship. He was about to call the palace maids to prepare hot water when he turned his head and saw two Palace maids sitting in the pavilion playing chess.
Huaiqing frowned. It wasn’t that he was unhappy with the palace maids playing chess, but that they didn’t understand chess at all.
She didn’t make a sound and walked into the pavilion in silence, watching two Palace maids play chess.
The delicate and pretty little palace maids were completely immersed in the chess game and did not notice their master’s approach.
They played chess without any rules, didn’t know how to lay out the layout, didn’t know how to fight for an advantageous position, and their moves were so fast that they didn’t seem to need to think.
Huaiqing’s brows furrowed deeper and deeper. This kind of child’s play was extremely uncomfortable for a national level expert like her. But after a moment, she understood.
This game of chess was very simple. It was to see who could line up the five stones first. It didn’t matter if it was vertical, horizontal, or diagonal. Whoever lined up the five stones first would be the winner.
“What is this game?”
The two Palace maids trembled in fear and stood up in a hurry. They replied in a soft voice, “”It’s Gomoku.”
Gomoku? What was this thing?
The well-read Huai Qing was stunned.
The Other Palace maid explained,”it was spread from Princess Lin an’s side, now it has already spread in the palace, everyone is playing.””What is it?”
By “everyone,” she was referring to the eunuchs and maids in the palace.
“I heard that even imperial consort Chen said it was interesting.” Another Palace maid said.
Lin ‘an? She was just a stupid girl … “I’m going to take a bath, so tell the cook not to prepare lunch,” huaiqing nodded.
Emperor yuanjing was going to hold a family banquet this morning, and the princes and princesses had to have their meals at the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
After the bath, Princess huaiqing left the court and headed for the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
She met her brothers and sisters in the luxurious elegant Hall. In places without her, Lin ‘an, which liked to wear red dresses and gorgeous jewelry, was the center of the conversation.
Today was a little different. The Royal brothers and sisters merely nodded at huaiqing in greeting and continued their previous topic.
“Lin ‘an created a new style. The rules of Gomoku are easy to understand and it is more interesting to play. Even my Palace’s officers could easily play it and play it with great interest.”
“Our Princess of Lin an’s name will be widely spread.”
Her face was round and her peach blossom eyes were charming. She enjoyed the flattery of her brothers and sisters. The corners of her mouth curled up into a sweet smile, but she pretended to be reserved and modest.
She was like a proud hen who wanted to show off but was holding back.
When she saw huaiqing enter, she raised her snow-white chin slightly and put on a proud posture.
‘Be jealous of me …’ He muttered in his heart and glanced at huaiqing out of the corner of his eye.
However, the cold huaiqing just sat there and took a few sips of tea, ignoring his stupid sister.
Hmph … Huaiqing is indeed jealous of me. He comforted himself in his heart.
Princess huaiqing was an unsociable Princess. Not only was she proud, but it was also because her way of thinking was beyond the comprehension of the princes and princesses. The princesses were talking about beautiful clothes and Rouge and powder, but she was interested in the Four Books and Five Classics.
When the princes discussed the current political situation and the overall situation, she would say,How to solve the flood, how to become a politician?
The princes would be very uncomfortable, who the f * ck knew? We’re talking about the big picture and macro problems. Aren’t you just trying to argue?
When it was close to noon, the eunuch of Emperor yuanjing’s Palace came to invite the princes and princesses over.
The girl followed behind the Crown Prince brother, her skirt fluttering in the wind. Suddenly, she heard huaiqing’s voice from behind, “”Lin an.”
The mounted man laughed out loud and couldn’t control his expression at all. He said proudly, “”What are you doing!”
After the other princes had left, huaiqing said, “”Who taught you Gomoku?”
“I created it myself.” In fact, Lin ‘an was in a dilemma. Because this was what Xu Qi’ an taught her, she shouldn’t use it against her conscience. But her brothers ‘words were too nice, and she couldn’t stop herself.
I’ll say it was Xu ningyan who taught me later … She thought.
“When father asks later, you’d better say the same.” Huaiqing walked outside, his cold and pleasant voice mixed with a warning.
“Father doesn’t like that guy. You need to use your brain when you speak.”
“If you do,” huaiqing added.
The three words “why” were swallowed by the mounted man. Like a little lion baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, she chased after huaiqing and said angrily, ”
“You’re the one without a brain, you’re the one without a brain!”
I’m more beautiful and smarter than you. Look, Xu ningyan is willing to work like a horse for me. He doesn’t even want you.
Huaiqing suddenly stopped in his tracks and shot him a stern look.
The mounted man was like a vigorous cat. He jumped back with a ” Chi “, but felt that he was too cowardly, so he stubbornly glared back with his peach blossom eyes.
Princess huaiqing raised her hand.
“Brother Crown Prince, huaiqing is going to hit me.” The framed man screamed and ran away.
At the banquet, Emperor Yuan jing indeed asked about this matter.
How did huaiqing know that his father was going to ask … Lin ‘an was shocked and subconsciously looked at the annoying huaiqing. Her beautiful face was expressionless as she ate her food.
The mounted man’s eyes rolled and he smiled coquettishly, “”Because Lin an is Imperial father’s daughter and Imperial father is the smartest person in the world.”
Emperor Yuan jing laughed heartily.
As expected, his father had been paying attention to the situation in the palace, just like how he silently overlooked the Imperial court … Huaiqing ate without a change in expression.
She did not cultivate her own trusted aides in the palace, and never actively inquired about the palace. She did not even know about the Gomoku that had been circulating recently.
It wasn’t that huaiqing didn’t know, but she didn’t want to know.
Princess huaiqing had to admit that although this sister of Lin ‘an was extremely stupid, she was still useful even if she was a waste. It all depended on how you used her.
At least in terms of pleasing Imperial father, no one in the palace could beat Lin ‘an, including those concubines who were not favored or had been favored.