"My lord, my concubine, Marquis An Yi is here!"
Hearing that Guan Yubai had come, Nangong Yue was not surprised.
After Xiao Yi returned to the mansion yesterday, he received a word from the emperor, ordering him to assist Guan Yubai in the peace talks with Baiyue. Therefore, although Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai did not make an appointment, they both knew that he would come to visit.
With the identities of Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai, being too enthusiastic will only attract the suspicion of the emperor, so they keep a certain distance on weekdays. It wasn't until Yinglan Xinggong was ordered to be jointly responsible for the peace talks that they moved around a little more frequently, but now, whether it is to show his attitude in front of the emperor, or to be able to communicate with Xiao Yi in a logical manner, Guan Yubai will definitely go here. a trip.
Xiao Yi, who was resting at home, said with a smile, "Smelly girl, let's go meet Xiaobai, he hasn't been to our house yet."
As he spoke, he stood up and planned to meet Nangong Yue at the main gate.
As soon as he left the room, Xiao Yi's footsteps suddenly slowed down, and he told Que'er: "Go and call the eldest girl to the flower hall."
The eldest son actually thought of the eldest girl? Que'er couldn't help but be surprised. The elder son and the eldest girl do not deal with each other, even a blind person can see that the elder son is really eager to drive the eldest daughter far away all the time, but today...
Que'er resisted the urge to glance at the western sky, and respectfully responded.
In fact, not only Que'er was surprised, but also Nangong Yue and Baihui. Nangong Yue even faintly had a bad premonition, and looked at Xiao Yi's bright eyes with a strange expression, always feeling that he had no good intentions.
Xiao Yi suddenly turned his head to look at Nangong Yue, just in time to meet her eyes, knowing that Nangong Yue is like him, how could he not understand her eyes!
He winked aggrievedly, meaning, in your heart, am I this kind of person
Nangong Yue nodded seriously.
Xiao Yi couldn't pretend any longer, and smiled triumphantly. Nangong Yue, who was watching from the side with that sly smile, couldn't help but pray for Xiao Fei. Based on what she knew about Xiao Yi, he must be planning some bad idea!
When Nangong Yue and Xiao Yi left the two gates hand in hand, Guan Yubai's carriage entered through the corner gate and stopped not far away.
After the three casually bowed their hands, they went to the flower hall together, where Xiao Fei was already waiting for them.
Although Xiao Fei usually kept her ears to the outside world, but An Yi Hou Guan Yubai was known to everyone in Dayu, even Xiao Fei knew about the tragedy of Guan Yubai and the official family. Therefore, when seeing Guan Yubai, a strange color could not help showing on his cold face.
To Guan Yubai, this kind of expression and eyes with pity and heartache were no surprise, and he greeted Xiao Fei as if nothing had happened.
After the four of them sat down, Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Xiaobai, it's rare for you to come to my place. I thought about it and thought, I really don't know what to treat you, so I just prepared a mess, how about it?"
Xiaobai? When Xiao Fei heard this name, Xiao Fei frowned. The first thing she thought of was Xiaobai, the cat in the mansion. Then she thought that this Xiaobai was not that Xiaobai. The eldest brother likes to give people random nicknames. Still the same!
Guan Yu raised his brows slightly, and the corner of his mouth showed a hint of interest, and said with a faint smile: "A Yi, since it is your heart, then I will not be disrespectful."
A cunning flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes, and he flicked his fingers.
Following the two servant girls, they moved forward and removed the screen placed on the north side of the flower hall. It turned out that a chessboard had been placed behind the screen at some point, and many chess pieces were placed in a mess on the chessboard.
The four of them moved to the side of the chessboard. Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei recognized the chess board after just a glance.
What an endgame! This game is clearly the blindfold game between Xiao Fei and Miss Chen at the stove meeting.
The corners of Nangong Yue's eyes twitched, she glanced at Xiao Yi speechlessly, and probably guessed in her heart what tricks he was going to play. but…
Nangong Yue thought of something, and curled her lips.
After Guan Yubai looked at the chessboard intently for a moment, his eyes showed a look of confusion, then became clear again, and pondered: "Could it be a game of blindfolded chess?"
"Xiao Bai, you are really smart!" Xiao Yi applauded without hesitation.
Xiao Fei nodded appreciatively and said: "I've heard for a long time that An Yihou is unparalleled in wisdom, and he really lives up to his reputation." As she spoke, she couldn't help but glance at Xiao Yi, and she didn't know how her stupid big brother was the best in the world with Guan Yubai. Smart people make friends? Is it because he's thick-skinned and stalking
Xiao Yi didn't care about looking at Xiao Fei's eyes now, he almost couldn't wait to tell Guan Yubai the ins and outs of this chess game, obviously he was at the stove meeting that day, but he spoke vividly as if he are the same as the participants.
Xiao Fei couldn't help correcting her: "Miss Chen didn't cry, and I proposed playing blindfold chess and the ten breath limit per move."
Xiao Yi waved his hand indifferently: "Don't pay attention to these small details."
Xiao Fei frowned even tighter, she really didn't agree with her, she was about to speak again, but she heard Guan Yubai said straightforwardly: "A Yi, do you want me to hold the white stones and Lingmei to continue playing blind chess? "
"Xiao Bai is the one who knows me!" Xiao Yi clapped his hands again, thinking: Although Bai is at a disadvantage now, with Xiao Bai's chess strength, Xiao Fei is sure to lose!
Xiao Fei's attention was diverted when she heard the words, and she blurted out in surprise: "Is it really possible?" She always felt that Bai Zi could still do something, although she and her sister-in-law tried to continue to go down, but playing blindfold chess and normal chess Law is always a little different. It would be great if we could complete this game in the form of blindfold chess!
Both brothers and sisters looked at Guan Yubai with burning eyes. Although their intentions were different, their eyes were surprisingly consistent at this time.
Although it was only a few words, Guan Yubai already had a good understanding of the relationship between the siblings, smiled helplessly, and then nodded slightly.
The Xiao brothers and sisters all got their wish, and the maid put the screen back again.
Xiao Fei stretched out her hand to make a petition, the next move should be Bai's move!
Guan Yubai already had a plan in mind, and said calmly: "Bai, look fifteen, four, stand!"
The spider spit out the first silk without a sound, and the prey didn't even notice it.
After thinking for a while, Xiao Fei said, "Hei, fifteen, five."
As soon as she finished speaking, the official language Bai continued: "Bai, fourteen pheasants, four."
His speed of speech was not in a hurry, but the speed of his moves without hesitation gave people a sense of urgency invisibly, like a spider staring at its prey quietly approaching a step.
Xiao Fei turned her head and thought for three breaths, then said: "Hei, December, two."
"Bai, Eleven Winter, Two."
"Hei, fifteen look, six."
"..."
For the first few rounds, Guan Yu Bai Luozi's speed was swift and resolute, as if he didn't need to think at all. If it wasn't for ordinary people, he might have been affected by the rhythm, but Xiao Fei seemed to be unaffected at all, thinking for a while and pausing for a while.
Gradually, Guan Yubai's moves became more relaxed. Both of them had calm expressions, as if they were chatting, but on the chessboard, it was like two armies confronting each other, fighting bloodily...
Nangong Yue and Xiao Yi hid on the other side of the screen and studied the chess game on the chessboard. They did not dare to make a sound, and communicated with each other with eyes and gestures.
The killer move on the chessboard is one move after another, with ups and downs, giving people the illusion that time flies by.
After an unknown amount of time, a sharp light appeared in Guan Yubai's eyes... It's time to close the net!
"Bai, December, eight, off!"
The six words made the transparent spider web that had been laid out for a long time appear in an instant, and Heizi was already trapped in the web, with no way out.
Xiao Fei didn't speak for a while, one breath, two breaths...eight breaths, and seeing that the tenth breath was about to arrive, she firmly highlighted three words: "I lost."
"Acceptance!" Guan Yubai arched his hands, no matter when talking and laughing, when the battle is in full swing, or when killing and making decisions, there is always a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, as if no matter what happens, it is calm and breezy.
Hearing this, Xiao Yi on the other side of the screen curled his lips proudly, and thought: Xiao Bai really gave himself a face! He knew Xiao Bai would definitely win!
Nangong Yue looked at Xiao Yi speechlessly, stood up first, walked around the screen, Xiao Yi followed closely, and saw Xiao Fei's radiant face at a glance.
There seems to be something wrong... Xiao Yi rubbed his chin and looked at Nangong Yue suspiciously.
"Thank you, Lord Hou, for your advice!" Xiao Fei looked at Guan Yubai with burning eyes, and said expectantly, "I wonder if Lord Hou can replay the game with me?"
Replay is to replay the record of this game after the game is over, so as to check the pros and cons of the moves in the game and the key points of gain and loss. Xiao Fei's request for a replay at this time is of course hoping that Guan Yubai can give her some guidance and analysis.
Obviously, although Xiao Fei lost, he was quite happy to lose... Xiao Yi curled his lips a little bored.
Nangong Yue pursed her lips amusedly. She knew Xiao Fei's character somewhat, but it was not surprising at all. Xiao Fei is pure by nature and has no distractions. She likes whatever she likes, and she doesn't have a strong desire to win. If Xiao Yi wanted to make things difficult for Xiao Fei, then he might not be able to do so today.
The couple silently communicated with each other with their eyes and expressions, and on the other side, Xiao Fei also started to replay the chess game with Guan Yubai, of course, one by one on the chessboard.
Guan Yubai pointed out from time to time:
"Here, when my Baizi is close by, you shouldn't jump..."
"What Hou Ye said is that my move is indeed too reckless.... I should retreat to advance."
"Yes, in this way, the layout of Baizi can be destroyed, and here..."
"..."
The two played one piece at a time, Guan Yubai's chess strength was much higher than Xiao Fei's, and the explanation of each step benefited her a lot.
Xiao Fei nodded thoughtfully, her black eyes shone brighter than the stars in the sky.
The chess game is inherently full of thousands of changes, and when we examine it in detail, it is almost too much to talk about... Xiao Yi, who was on the last side, couldn't help yawning.
As the sun rose higher and higher, Que'er walked into the flower hall and asked Nangong Yue in a low voice if it was time for the feast.
When Xiao Yi heard this, he couldn't wait to agree, and "righteously" moved the chessboard away from the two of them.
Lunch was served one by one in an orderly manner, Xiao Fei was obviously absent-minded, her mind was still on the chess game, but since she was a child, she was taught not to eat or sleep, so she could only eat without taste...
After lunch, Xiao Yi didn't give Xiao Fei a chance to speak, so he took Guan Yubai to the study in the outer courtyard. Seeing Xiao Fei's disappointed face, Xiao Yi suddenly felt that he was not a failure today... Although, the process There were some turmoil, but the ending always achieved the effect he expected.
Xiao Yi smiled triumphantly, Guan Yubai watched from the side, and shook his head with a broken smile, while Xiao Si looked at Xiao Yi contemptuously from behind, thinking: This Mr. Xiao is still so boring!
A few people soon arrived at the door of the study room. As soon as Guan Yubai reached the door, his footsteps stopped for a moment. Xiao Si thought that something happened, and followed Guan Yubai's line of sight to look inside, then looked at his young master, That disgusted look seemed to say, Young Master, are you sure you want to go in
Recently, Nangong Yue was busy tidying up the inner courtyard because he started to pack his things, and temporarily ignored his study in the outer courtyard. Xiao Yi didn't want her to work too hard, so he said bravely that he would come.
So that now the study is "slightly" messy.
Xiao Yiman didn't care, and while nimbly shuttled between the obstacles, he said with a smile: "Just kidding, anyway, Xiaobai, you are on your own! Just find a place and sit down!"
It's really hard to find a place to sit!
Guan Yubai looked around, books, calligraphy and paintings, chess boards, open boxes... were piled up in a mess. Guan Yubai was almost certain that the usual orderly appearance of the study had nothing to do with Xiao Yi.
This is it (his) true face!
Sighing, he went around a few cages and found a still-able armchair by the window.
After the two masters entered the study, Zhuzi and Xiaosi stood guard at the door.
Xiao Yi lazily sat on the pear flower wood armchair behind the desk, crossed his legs, and said: "Xiaobai, the emperor passed a word of mouth yesterday asking me to assist you in the peace talks with Baiyue. It seems that Uncle Xuanping's reply has arrived?" As he spoke, a gleam flashed in his eyes.
Guan Yubai nodded with a smile, and briefly talked about Uncle Xuan Ping's reply.
The two exchanged a knowing look.
This time, it was really thanks to Uncle Xuan Ping that their plan went so smoothly.
Uncle Xuan Ping has always been sympathetic to the holy will, and he is the most flexible in doing things. Therefore, he is obviously not top-notch in terms of talent, learning, morality and martial arts, but he can win the emperor's favor unmatched. His trip to Baiyue will definitely not return empty-handed, he must have some "contributions" and "achievements". Since the emperor wrote that Nanliang and Baiyue have formed an alliance, Uncle Xuan Ping will naturally go downhill and ride a donkey, looking for steps. Next, present the emperor with the information he wants to see.
Xiao Yi curled his lips into a smile: "Xuan Pingbo's "Thirty-six Strategies" is really well learned, and the seventh strategy is very proficient, only a little bit worse than me!"
The seventh strategy of "Thirty-Six Strategies" says: "It's not a lie, it's not a lie, it's a lie. Shaoyin, Taiyin, and sun."
To sum it up in the vernacular, it is "creating something out of nothing"!
Guan Yubai tapped his knuckles on the table twice, narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Next, we'll just wait..."
Once Nanliang and Baiyue "formed an alliance", it would be difficult for Dayu to be safe in the south. In this way, no matter how fearful the emperor was, the barrier of the Zhennan Palace would be necessary. And once the emperor is persuaded to support Kui Lang, then for Nuhar who is far away in Baiyue, I am afraid that he will be restless, he will definitely need a "protective umbrella", and he will not dare to think about leaving Xiao Yi's control.
Only when the two sides balance, the Zhennan Palace can be truly stable.
They have done everything they can do, and now everything is ready, only a "south wind" is owed.
The two chatted in the study for nearly an hour before Guan Yubai left.
As soon as he left the study, he saw a familiar figure waiting for him in front of him...
"I've seen you, son!" The other party punched him boldly. Although he lived like a lady for a few years, he still didn't get rid of the chivalrous air in his bones.
"Lily." Guan Yubai looked at Lily in bright yellow clothes with a smile, keenly caught a trace of shyness in her eyes, and smiled clearly, "I remember you will get married in a few days, right? He Yi I've already prepared it, but it's a pity that I can't come over to ask for a wedding drink."
Lily smiled shyly, and then her expression became lively again: "My lord, you don't have to be so polite,... I just hope that one day I can bring Alan here to say hello to my lord!" Unable to explain to Ren Zinan why she needed to bring him to greet Guan Yubai... As she thought about it, a gloomy glint flashed in Lily's eyes.
"Lily..." Xiao Si suddenly said expressionlessly, "I don't have He Yi, but if he bullies you, it's okay to beat him up for you."
Lily was amused, she waved her fist without showing weakness and said, "Hmph, it's your turn!" I can do it myself!
Guan Yubai and Xiao Si left, and Lily watched them leave until the second gate. It felt like yesterday, as if her cousin, whose family was ruined, met the young master with her yesterday, and swore to serve the young master...
And now she is about to get married?!
The corners of Lily's mouth curled slightly, she turned around and walked towards the second gate, counting the days, in three days, she will be married!
Suddenly, two days passed, and in a blink of an eye it was the day before Lily's wedding. Early in the morning, Ren Zinan came over to urge her to make up.
Although Lily said she was married, she just married from one end of the palace to the other. Chu Dawei and Ren Zinan are now living in the wing room on the southwest side of the palace.
Lily lives with Baihui in the side room of Fufengyuan on weekdays. Compared with those second-class maids and third-class maids, her residence is much better, but it is not suitable for marriage, so Nangong Yue and Baihui They simply negotiated to set the place of marriage in the center of Feixu next to Fufengyuan.
Because Lily was going to get married, Fu Yunyan, who had a good relationship with her, came to join in the fun early in the morning. At this time, Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei had just finished their breakfast, and the three girls went to Feixu's residence together.
Feixu was in the middle, and it was already full of excitement. Zhu Xing, Zhou Dacheng and the others had already arrived, and even Xiaosi came to send He Yi for Guan Yubai. Xiaosi kept silent at the side, just cupped his hands at Nangong Yue, which was regarded as a greeting, while Zhu Xing, Zhou Dacheng and the others were booing and calling for Ren Zinan to serve tea.
Ren Zinan, who is usually quite temperamental, is as obedient as a white rabbit today, respectful and respectful, although his face is expressionless, but his black eyes are piercing, revealing the unique spirit of a groom.
Que'er and Huamei secretly exchanged a look, covered their mouths and let out a chuckle.
When Zhu Xing, Zhou Dacheng and the others saw Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei coming, they couldn't stop laughing, and they all stepped forward to salute them, which made Ren Zinan easier, and fortunately he passed the reminder at once. This is off.
Soon, the person delivering the make-up started from here, in fact, he went out from the side door, went around and entered from the other way, and sent him to Ren Zinan's residence...
When Nangong Yue and others entered Baihe's room in Feixu's house, they heard Baihe complaining to Baihui in a low voice: "Why do you go around so much trouble, we are all a family anyway..."
Followed by Baihui's voice that hates iron and steel: "I see, according to your temperament, you can avoid everything, just kowtow to heaven and earth, right?"
Who would have thought that Lily would actually respond: "Yes, cousin. Anyway, they are all children of the world... Ouch!"
The corners of the mouths of Nangong Yue, Xiao Fei, and Fu Yunyan were slightly raised when they heard the conversation between the two cousins. They watched Baihui flick Lily's forehead with a smile, and put their hands on their hips angrily, "What are you?! You I thought you were married three times in Taoyuan! Lily, you are about to get married, don’t be like... "
Lily rubbed her forehead pitifully, seeing that her cousin's long speech was about to start again, but she heard Fu Yunyan laugh out loud.
Lily's eyes lit up immediately, knowing that the savior had come, she was overjoyed, she quickly stood up, saluted and said: "I have met the concubine, eldest lady, Miss Fu Liu." Fortunately, they came at a coincidence, otherwise my cousin would definitely be scolded again The first half hour.
Fu Yunyan said with a smile: "Lily, I came here specially to add makeup to you today, don't be disgusted with it!" She then gave her a gift, which was a delicate and small dagger with carved patterns on the handle. They are all as exquisite as an ornament, and a few red gemstones are inlaid at the tail.
Lily pulled out the dagger with a bang, and saw the cold light on the blade, flicking the blade with her fingers, the blade responded chillingly.
But Lily smiled, as bright as the sun, and said: "Miss Fu Liu, you really understand what I mean, this dagger is really great!"
"As long as you like it!" Fu Yunyan smiled.
Seeing the two talking intimately, Baihui's slightly frowning brows gradually loosened, and she sighed in her heart: Maybe this guy, Lily, is a fool who has a good fortune!... After tomorrow, Lily will not be hers. responsibility.
Thinking of the two sisters living together all these years, Baihui felt a little sad in her heart.
On this day, Fu Yunyan stayed until after lunch before reluctantly leaving.
As soon as she left on her front foot, Thrush came rushing over on her back foot. She stuck out her tongue when she saw Baihui frowning, slowed down her pace, and saluted Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei in an orderly manner, with a strange expression on her face The ground reported: "Shizi Concubine, Eldest Miss, the envoy of Baiyue, Lord Adachi, has just ordered someone to send a congratulatory gift, which is said to be for Sister Baihe."
Even if Huamei thinks she has little knowledge, she also knows that this fact is incredible!
When a servant girl gets married, even if it is the eldest servant girl who is close to the concubine, how can there be a mansion to send congratulatory gifts in a serious manner?!
At most, people like Jiang Yixi and Fu Yunyan, because they are close to the concubine, so they give some makeup, that is already a great honor!
As soon as Huamei heard about it, she hurriedly asked someone to stop the gift giver, no matter how she thought about it, she couldn't accept it!
Huamei hurriedly presented the gift list, and Nangong Yue glanced at it.
Golden phoenix steps, gold necklaces with colorful gemstones, emerald pendants, golden unicorns...
Taking out everything like this, even if it is a gift for a prince or concubine, it is not considered shabby, so how could it be a congratulatory gift for a maid to get married.
It's clear that the ulterior motives are not drinking!
Xiao Fei also glanced at the gift list, and said hesitantly: "Sister-in-law, isn't this gift too heavy? Should I return it?" The so-called "no reward for no merit", the other party sent such a generous gift for no reason, it must be Ask for something.
Huamei hurriedly said again: "Shizi Concubine, Eldest Miss, the slaves have temporarily ordered the concierge to stop the gift-givers at the corner gate." If they want to retreat, just ask them to drag those things back.
Nangong Yue thought for a while, put the gift list on the desk, but said with a smile: "Let them go back, we will accept these things."
Xiao Fei was dumbfounded, and so was Thrush.
Thrush came back to her senses quickly, and took orders to leave.
Of course, Nangong Yue saw Xiao Fei's confusion, and explained softly: "Sister Fei, the matter of receiving gifts is not only about receiving gifts, but also involves the current overall situation of the court. I will talk to you in detail in the future."
Xiao Fei nodded with a vague understanding, and looked at Nangong Yue with burning eyes, as if saying, sister-in-law, you really know a lot!
Not only know piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, female red butler, but also can help elder brother in important matters in the court!
Big brother, he really got lucky!