Several acquainted wives and girls secretly exchanged glances. Originally, they thought that today's stove would be boring, but now it's good, the fun is here.
For a while, not only Xiao Fei, but also the princess of Zhennan Prince became the focus of everyone's attention. Everyone wanted to see if Nangong Yue would save Xiao Fei from the siege.
Nangong Yue's complexion was as usual. With Xiao Fei's temperament, Xiao Fei would not take this idea of the third princess to heart at all, and...
Nangong Yue already had a glimmer of expectation in her heart, and the eyes of Lily who was accompanying her were even brighter, and she felt that her trip today was really worthless!
Sure enough, Xiao Fei didn't change her face, she stood up straight and straightened her back. First, she blessed the third princess, and then said neither humble nor overbearing: "Your highness, the third princess, is overrated, and my daughters can't be called beautiful. As for talents, my daughters usually Li really likes to play with some piano, chess, calligraphy and paintings, but there are many outstanding people in this capital, and there are more ladies who are better than the courtiers." For example, the eldest sister-in-law Nangong Yue, "is the piano art of His Royal Highness the Third Princess, and there are just now in the plum forest. The song "Three Lanes of Plum Blossoms" by Mr. Wen that I heard by chance is even better than my courtier's daughter."
The third princess still had a generous and decent smile on her face at first, but when she heard Xiao Fei mentioning Mr. Wen, her smile froze, and she thought: Xiao Fei is demonstrating against herself?!
A bit of nostalgia appeared on Yong Yang's face, Xiao Fei's temperament was naturally quite different from the old Zhennan Wang's, but his temperament of not caring about worldly eyes was somewhat similar. She looked at Xiao Yi with a little more kindness.
The third princess said in a gentle manner: "Miss Xiao is so self-effacing, since she is not good at playing the piano, why don't you see me and see other talents!"
Such an obvious provocation made the wives present frowned slightly. Originally, they had heard that the third princess in the palace was gentle and pleasant, quite like a princess of a great country, but they didn't expect it to be nothing more than that.
Xiao Fei pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Highness, the three princesses, the chess skills of the courtiers are not bad." Even the elder sister-in-law lost to her, "I wonder if Your Highness is interested in playing a game with the courtiers?"
playing chess?!
The third princess couldn't help being startled when she heard the words. Her chess skills are not good. Is Xiao Fei trying to use the time-consuming Go game as an excuse, or is it intentional at all? Xiao Fei is really brave! The little girl dared to be disrespectful to her dignified princess!
Seeing that the three princesses showed embarrassment, a lady immediately understood her intentions. This is a great opportunity to please the third princess, so the lady said: "Miss Xiao, I don't know if I have the honor to have a game with you?"
This girl is a girl from Chen Hanlin's family. She was born as a concubine. Because there is no concubine in the family, this concubine was raised under Mrs. Chen's name as a concubine.
The wives and girls in Wangduzhong are well aware of these things, unless the family background is worse than that of Chen Hanlin's family, the general daughter-in-law would disdain to associate with this Miss Chen.
Now that Miss Chen's behavior of flattering the third princess is so obvious, it naturally makes some noble people even more disdainful.
Seeing that someone rescued her, the third princess secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "Miss Xiao, I don't know what you want?"
Even if Xiao Fei is ignorant of human affairs, up to now, she can see that the third princess is deliberately embarrassing herself.
When she was in Nanjiang, she was the eldest daughter of the most honorable Zhennan Prince's Mansion. The girls in Nanjiang fawned on her and flattered her, so naturally no one dared to embarrass her... This feeling is quite novel.
Not to mention the three princesses, the girl in blue dared to provoke their Zhennan Palace, so of course she couldn't allow others to underestimate their Zhennan Palace.
Xiao Fei smiled faintly, and said: "If it's an ordinary game of chess, I'm afraid it will be very time-consuming. I have a suggestion. Why don't we play a game of blind chess, with a time limit of ten breaths for each move. What does this girl think?"
Blindfold!
Everyone couldn't hide their surprise. The so-called "blind chess" means that when playing chess, you don't need to look at the board, don't use the chess pieces manually, and borrow formulas to express the chess moves you want to take. This requires superb chess skills and amazing memory. The moves are all memorized in the brain, so the difficulty is naturally not low. Blindfold chess is often crowned as the highest level of playing chess. Just imagine that two players with unique skills sit quietly and deal with each other calmly.
If they were not extremely confident in their chess skills and memory, ordinary people would never dare to make such a request lightly.
It seems that there is indeed a good show today! Those good wives and girls can't wait.
Ms. Chen couldn't help showing a look of hesitation. Of course she played blind chess before, but she didn't have absolute confidence. What's more, blind chess requires the player's full dedication, but today's occasion will test people's mentality and concentration. force…
But now that Xiao Fei has accepted the challenge, if she retreats without fighting, she will not please the third princess, offend the eldest girl of Zhennan Palace, and even become the laughing stock of everyone! down!
Maybe this Miss Xiao is just bluffing
Miss Chen took a deep breath, forced a smile and nodded, "Miss Xiao, then I will play chess with you today!"
Xiao Fei smiled without saying a word.
While they were talking, the maids of the Princess Mansion had already prepared several chessboards, also for the convenience of all the female relatives present to watch the chess.
Immediately afterwards, another huge screen was placed in the room, and Xiao Fei and Miss Chen sat behind the screen.
Under normal circumstances, playing chess still requires guessing to determine who will hold the black stone, and the side holding the black will have the advantage of going first.
But today the servant girl just brought the chess box, and Miss Chen took the initiative to hold a white piece out of it, showing a modest attitude, and said: "The little girl came from a long way for a guest, how about letting Miss Xiao hold the black?"
Xiao Fei casually picked up a sunspot, which was a promise.
Xiao Fei's and Miss Chen's first few moves were unremarkable, the two sides occupied the four star positions first, which is a common starting move in the game.
"Black, three six."
"Bai, nine three."
"..."
The next few moves of chess can not escape the usual way. "Quan Yu Pian" says: "Quan Yu, chess layout, keep the outline. First divide the four corners to set the momentum, and then dismantle the two corners. Flying obliquely, lowering Shizi to wait. Standing two can dismantle three, standing three can dismantle four, and facing Shizi can dismantle five. You don’t have to be close, and you don’t have to be obedient if you are far.”
This is a chess strategy that can be found in books, so both of them are you saying something, and I answering the words, and the moves are very fast. But the people watching chess around were a little bored, and some ladies had already started chatting quietly on their own.
But as the number of chess pieces on the chessboard outside the screen increased, the speaking speed of the two girls inside the screen slowed down significantly. They not only wanted to play the game, but also carefully placed the chess pieces where they should be placed...
"Black, Eleven Winter, Five, Break."
"Bai, fourteen pheasants, six, off."
"Black, seventeen stars, three."
"..."
It wasn't obvious at first, but gradually, everyone noticed that Miss Chen's speaking speed was getting slower and slower, and the pauses were getting longer and longer... Xiao Fei basically could say the next move within two or three breaths after Bai Zi fell. But when it's Miss Chen's turn, she needs to think about the five breaths and six breaths. She doesn't notice it once or twice, but after four or five times, the women who watch chess around have noticed it, even those who don't know how to play chess have already seen it Miss Chen was struggling a bit, but those who knew chess had already seen that Miss Chen's recent moves were out of tune at all, she was making moves purely for the sake of placing pieces, and even wasting pieces in order to land on positions where there were no pieces. pointless place.
Inside the screen, Miss Chen was already sweating profusely. After hesitating for a long time, she slowly said in an uncertain tone: "Thirteen, four."
The people outside the screen could not see Ms. Chen's expression, but her tone could not be concealed from the eyes and ears of those who cared. Several wives who were not used to Ms. Chen exchanged a look with a half-smile.
"Hei, December, three, stand." Xiao Fei said immediately.
Her offensive is fiercer and fiercer step by step, she is only a 12-year-old girl, but her chess style is straightforward and sharp, a bit like a soldier fighting on the battlefield.
Yong Yang looked at the chess game, the smile on the corner of his mouth deepened. Although she doesn't like Xiao Fang's, this daughter of Xiao Fang's temperament is different from Naimu's, no wonder she gets along well with Yue'er.
At this time, a servant girl quietly went upstairs, lowered her voice and whispered to Yong Yang's side.
Yong Yang nodded, and after a while, there was a sound of light footsteps coming from the direction of the stairs, and Wen Yu, dressed in a moon white robe, appeared on the stairs and walked to Yong Yang's side without haste.
The eyes of the three princesses lit up, and the beautiful eyes looked forward.
The female relatives present also saw him, and couldn't help whispering.
Even if most of these female relatives didn't know in advance that Princess Yongyang's stove heating meeting was held for this grandson, they have heard about it now.
Yong Yang attaches so much importance to this grandson that even the emperor is willing to give him some favors, then this Mr. Wen must have a bright future.
Also a great choice!
The wives smiled meaningfully. Although Mr. Wen has no father's family, he is not worthy of the eldest daughter in their family, but the second daughter and the youngest daughter are always worthy!
For a while, many ladies lost their minds on this game of blindfold chess.
At the same time, there was another long pause on the other side of the screen. The time should have exceeded ten breaths, but since Xiao Fei didn't speak, no one specifically urged Miss Chen. A competition, in the final analysis, is just a game of fun in the stove meeting.
But Miss Chen has no face to keep procrastinating. If she doesn't make a move, it is tantamount to admitting defeat.
She bit her lower lip, and finally said: "Thirteen, seven."
As soon as the words fell, Xiao Fei frowned and said: "Wrong!"
Almost at the same time, Nangong Yue outside the screen said: "The outcome has been decided." Her voice was extremely soft, but Yuan Yuyi and Fu Yunyan beside her had extremely sharp ears, and they all looked at Nangong Yue curiously.
Nangong Yue didn't speak, but just raised her finger to the maid who was holding the white piece beside the chessboard, Yuan Yuyi and Fu Yunyan realized that the hand of the maid stopped there strangely.
Yuan Yuyi thought of Xiao Fei's "wrong", suddenly she had a flash of inspiration, she leaned forward and glanced at the chessboard, and suddenly understood why.
It is indeed wrong!
The "thirteen leap, seven" that Ms. Chen just said has already fallen sunspots.
At this time, the other female relatives present also understood that Miss Chen had left her child in the position where she already had a child, which would be a disgrace and a loss of face! And the moment Xiao Fei spoke to the other party, Realizing that the opponent was wrong, it means that the game record in her mind is very clear, and she is indeed a master in blindfold chess.
As usual, when playing chess, there is a principle of "no regrets", but when playing blindfolded chess, it is a bit delicate to meet Miss Chen. Strictly speaking, she can be regarded as a loser; It's okay to come.
The third princess still maintained a gentle smile on her face, and she was extremely annoyed: she planned to embarrass Xiao Fei, but now she was self-defeating, and instead made her show her face in front of Wen Yu.
The third princess stared at Wen Yu's smiling eyes, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She thought that the girl from Chen Hanlin's family dared to challenge Xiao Fei with outrageous words, and she must have some real skills. Wax Gun Tips!
At this moment, the third princess had long forgotten that if Miss Chen hadn't spoken out to save her from the siege, then it would be her majestic third princess who would not be able to step down.
And poor Miss Chen is at her wit's end, and she never thought that she would make such a big mistake. If she knew it earlier, she would have been more stable, and then she would have moved the corner to the corner, which would be better than now...
Miss Chen's pretty face turned pale. At this moment, she was completely flustered. She didn't know whether to simply admit defeat, or...
She hasn't decided yet, someone has already made a choice for her, Xiao Fei said solemnly: "Miss Chen, please do it all over again."
Once the opportunity was lost, Miss Chen could only bite the bullet and say another position: "Seventeen stars, eleven."
Xiao Fei paused for a moment, then said: "Eleventh winter, seven."
Miss Chen hesitated again.
Fu Yunyan was speechless when he saw it, and softly whispered in Nangong Yue's ear: "Ah Yue, so your Ah Fei still has this ability!"
Yuan Yuyi also sighed jokingly: "Remind me not to offend your sister-in-law easily in the future."
Yuan Yuyi suddenly understood what a realm is, for someone like Xiao Fei who did it unintentionally, but "unfortunately" killed the other party without leaving any traces, it was so much fun and so much fun!
Nangong Yue smiled, Xiao Fei was good at chess originally, in fact, she proposed to play blind chess, which seemed risky, but it was powerful to her. It is said that the noise outside the screen will disturb her heart, but to Xiao Fei, whether these people are present or not, there is no big difference.
Miss Chen was already in a state of confusion, the rustling sound outside the screen was amplified ten times in her ears, and her heartbeat was even more like a thunderous drum...
what to do? what should she do
A sentence from her father when he taught her to play chess came to her mind instantly: "It is the style of a gentleman to admit defeat."
She gritted her teeth, stood up suddenly, blessed Fushen and said: "Miss Xiao is very good at chess, I am ashamed of myself."
Xiao Fei frowned slightly, seemingly displeased, seeing that Miss Chen's heart tightened, almost thinking that the other party would force her to continue the game, but Xiao Fei stood up and said with a blank expression: "Chengrang .”
After that, she stopped looking at Miss Chen, went around the screen, and returned to Nangong Yue.
The corners of Nangong Yue's mouth curled slightly, and she whispered in Xiao Fei's ear: "After returning home, I will accompany you to continue."
Xiao Fei's eyes lit up immediately, she still understands her sister-in-law!
She couldn't help but glanced at Miss Chen's silhouette on the screen again, she really didn't understand why Miss Chen gave up so easily when this game was obviously still going to be done before it came to a dead end
A male voice like a clear spring suddenly sounded: "Miss Xiao's blindfold chess is so comprehensive and well-planned, I am really amazed!"
It was Wen Yu who spoke, and for a moment, everyone's eyes were on the two of them.
Xiao Fei blessed her body again, and said calmly: "Mr. Wen is too famous."
Others heard that Xiao Fei was self-effacing, but Nangong Yue and the others knew that Xiao Fei's words could not be more sincere at the moment. It's not that Xiao Fei's chess strength is too strong, but that the opponent this time is really too weak.
Fu Yunyan lowered her head at the side, her shoulders shrugged with a sneer. She has to persuade Ah Yue to keep Ah Fei in the capital for a while longer, this little girl is so funny!
A game of blindfold chess was over, and the maids quickly removed the board and the screen, and Miss Chen, who was originally hiding behind the screen, had to be forced into the sight of everyone. She suppressed the humiliation in her heart, and could only pretend to be nonchalant, straightened her back and sat down again.
Yong Yang looked at the crowd with a smile and said: "Everyone, I found my long-lost grandson Wen Yu a few months ago, and today I am using this small banquet to introduce Brother Yu to you all."
Wen Yu smiled neither humble nor overbearing, then bowed and said: "Wen Yu is polite!" His every move, every word and smile are just right, he looks elegant and handsome, and many girls praised in their hearts: what a graceful and troubled world The good son.
Many of the ladies present have heard that Wen Yu was living among the people before, but they didn't expect that this demeanor does not look like a commoner. Could it be that dragon begets dragon, phoenix begets phoenix
"Mr. Wen is indeed a handsome young man!" Mrs. Guangping Hou praised politely.
Then, several ladies rushed to say good things:
"Congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Dachang for finding her grandson! This is truly auspicious!"
"Mr. Wen is handsome and quick-witted at first glance."
"Not bad… "
After the wives complimented her a lot, Wen Yu politely thanked her, then left and went back to Dongyun Pavilion.
At this time, the servant girl who had been waiting for a while hurriedly came forward to ask Yong Yang if he could hold the banquet.
After Yong Yang nodded, there was a row of maids in emerald clothes carrying hot meals to the table. Although Yong Yang himself is not very picky about food, but the chef of this princess mansion is the imperial chef bestowed by the emperor, his craftsmanship is naturally extraordinary, it is rare for the princess mansion to hold such a grand stove-warming party, this imperial chef really can't wait to use the skills of Class 18.
After lunch, Yong Yang excused himself from being tired and got up to say goodbye, and Yun Cheng also left the table with her.
To be honest, after Yong Yang left, the wives and girls breathed a sigh of relief. In their eyes, they didn't think that Yong Yang was kind and friendly like Nangong Yue. The person who went up and down was the emperor's aunt again, so he always spoke with a little trepidation when speaking to her.
No, as soon as Yong Yang left, a lady immediately came to whisper to Mrs. Fu: "Sister, I wonder how old your nephew is this year?"
In fact, this lady's voice was not low at all, at least everyone within a radius of ten feet heard it, and those ladies who were clear in their hearts pricked up their ears.
The question just now sounded like it was asking about age, but in fact, Wen Yu had reached the age to talk about marriage at a glance. Boys and girls in this age group, as soon as their age was asked, they would inevitably bring the topic to marriage.
Mrs. Fu is of course well aware of this, but in fact this is one of the purposes of today's stove meeting.
Mrs. Fu said with a smile: "Sister Li, my nephew is almost sixteen. He has suffered a lot in these years and is lonely, but he will finally be happy in the future."
From Mrs. Fu's words "lonely and lonely", Mrs. Li heard two meanings. First, Wen Yu has no other relatives except the princess's family; second, he should be neither married nor settled. What kind of marriage is next.
So... the other wives also thought of it, and their eyes lit up, even if they didn't have a daughter at home, they also remembered whether there was any age-appropriate girl in their natal family.
Mrs. Fu intentionally said again: "My mother finally found my nephew, and I don't expect him to have a great future, I just hope that he can start a family and start a business, and continue to have children." The implication is that Yong Yang wants to choose a relative for Wen Yu .
Mrs. Fu's words have been very straightforward, and she almost said the word "choosing relatives" directly on her lips, and now all the female relatives present understand it.
Those wives couldn't help whispering to each other, Yongyang Dachang Princess's mansion is one of the best families in the capital, it is definitely a good thing to have the opportunity to get married with such a family.
Some people even made up their minds right away, after today's stove meeting, they will come to the princess's mansion to test their words...
After the words were released, Mrs. Fu was considered to have completed the most important task of the day, and she was secretly relieved. Now Yong Yang regards Wen Yu as precious as an eyeball, so Mrs. Fu is also cautious about Wen Yu's matter.
Afterwards, the guests were all chatting and laughing, and there was no further disturbance. Until the closing time, everyone said their goodbyes and left one by one.
Nangong Yue was acquainted with Yongyang Mansion, so she came early and left late. When she left, the guests had already left, and Fu Yunyan personally went to the second gate to see them off.
As soon as Nan Gongyue got on the Zhulun carriage, Xiao Fei kept muttering: "... black, eleven winter, five, off. White, fourteen pheasants, six, off..."
Lily didn't understand what Xiao Fei was muttering, but Nangong Yue understood, and after she finished reading, she laughed and said, "Sister Fei, you still remember the game record of that game just now."
Xiao Fei replied naturally: "Sister-in-law, I'm just afraid that I'll forget it, so I'll go over it quickly." Seeing her posture, if she doesn't finish this game of chess, I'm afraid she won't be reconciled!
It was only then that Lily realized that this was what Xiao Fei was muttering about! She immediately looked at Xiao Fei with a kind of "awe" in her eyes, it turned out that the big girl has such a memory! What a disrespect and disrespect!
However, Bai He quickly frowned, thinking of the third princess who was the culprit, she couldn't help but said to Nangong Yue: "Concubine Shizi, do you think that the song "House of Flying Daggers" by His Highness the Third Princess today is aimed at you? "
What Lily said immediately attracted Xiao Fei's attention, and she asked curiously: "What does the song "House of Flying Daggers" have to do with my sister-in-law?"
Nangong Yue hadn't spoken yet, but Baihe puffed out her chest triumphantly, and recounted how Nangong Yue's song "Ambush from Ten Daggers" defeated Baiyue's maiden's dress at last year's Jin Xinhui. Nangong Yue felt a little ashamed when she said it.
In the end, Lily said solemnly: "Although this servant doesn't know much about the piano, this servant is a martial artist and has a good understanding of the artistic conception of "House of Flying Daggers". Your Highness the Third Princess is much better."
Xiao Fei regretted that she came late to the capital, and then said: "Although I have never heard "House of Flying Daggers" by my sister-in-law, I don't like the song by His Royal Highness the Third Princess..." She thought about it, " Sister-in-law, I don’t quite understand, since the third princess is already a noble princess, why does she learn the piano not for self-entertainment, but for flattery?”
Nangong Yue was taken aback by Xiao Fei's words. Xiao Fei's evaluation really felt bloody. The song "Ambush from Ten Daggers" by the third princess is clearly trying to please Yong Yang, isn't it flattery!
But Lily laughed directly and unceremoniously, so that the extreme joy turned into sorrow, and was twisted severely by Baihui beside her, so that her little face was twisted a little.
Zhu Luncar moved forward steadily, and returned to Zhennan Palace in less than half an hour.
And Xiao Fei almost couldn't wait to get out of the car, saying that she wanted to go back to Xia Yuanyuan to write the chess record silently, and ran away like a gust of wind, which made Nangong Yue couldn't help laughing again.
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Ah Yi will come back tomorrow...