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Chapter 38 Playing Chess

At dawn on the same day, the morning light had just torn the night apart, and Yin Jiajin woke up from her dream early like a ghost traveling through the dark night.

Her movements were as agile as the breeze passing through the forest. She quickly finished bathing and changing clothes. Her slender fingers gently lifted up a veil as thin as cicada wings, and silently stepped out of the solemn and tall threshold of Lin Mansion.

The world outside the door is still immersed in the tranquility of dawn. Yin Jiajin's figure is like a cut-out light and shadow, looking mysterious and resolute against the faint light.

Relying on the clear memory in her heart, she walked as light as a cat through the streets and alleys of the bustling city, pointing straight to the east corner of the city.

Not long after, a simple and solemn cloth shop came into view, with a huge plaque across it, and four vigorous and powerful characters - "De Xing Cloth Shop" - very eye-catching, like a mark engraved in time.

Yin Jiajin stopped in front of the shop door, her eyes as bright as stars staring intently at the writing on the plaque, and then stepped into the store. As soon as she approached the counter, she asked the busy waiter in a clear and loud voice: "Are there any high-quality white cloths sold here? The size must be one foot wide and nine feet long."

The boy was stunned when he heard the voice, and the work in his hands stopped abruptly. He raised his head and looked at the veiled woman. The rapidly changing expression on his face showed surprise at first, but he soon returned to normal and answered politely with a hint of curiosity. : "There is indeed such a cloth, but the price is quite expensive. It costs three guan and three hundred cash in total. I wonder if the girl can accept this price?"

After Yin Jiajin finished listening, she frowned slightly and fell into a brief thought. Then she discussed in a gentle and touching tone: "The price seems to be a bit high. Can it be reduced to three guan and seventy-five cents to make the deal?" "

When the boy heard this, his expression was obviously shaken, and then returned to normal. A subtle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I need to seek the opinion of our shopkeeper on this issue. The other kind of cloth is stored in the back warehouse, so why not How about you, girl, come with me to check out the real thing?"

Yin Jiajin nodded in agreement, and the two of them walked through the bustling front hall and went deep into Bu Xing's quiet backyard. The servant led Yin Jiajin into a side room and then quietly exited.

Not long after, an old man in rich clothes, with a rosy complexion and a flowing beard walked into the side room. As soon as he entered the door, his eyes were firmly fixed on the woman standing with her back to him. He asked respectfully: "May I ask the lady's name?"

At this moment, Yin Jiajin slowly lifted her veil, turned to face the old man, and responded with a smile: "Eunuch Lu, long time no see, how are you doing?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Desing's eyes immediately flashed with joy, and he quickly bowed and saluted: "I pay homage to the third princess! I heard that the princess was missing before, and I was very anxious. I sent people everywhere to search, especially in the Yangtze River Mansion area. We have intensified our search efforts, but unfortunately we have been unable to find any trace of you. I never expected to see you again here today."

After hearing this, Yin Jiajin sighed softly and said with emotion: "I went through many hardships along the way. Fortunately, with the help of noble people, I was able to reach the capital safely. So, what is the current situation of the old Yangtze River?"

Lu Dexing stood up and reported back with a sad face: "The situation is not ideal. It is said that due to abnormal celestial phenomena recently, our secret stronghold was hit by floods. Many new believers mistakenly believed that this was God's will and turned to Jingjiang's command one after another. In addition, Many senior members of the church were unfortunately killed in the flood, and the Jingjiang government has also stepped up investigations on us. The current situation within the church can be described as very difficult."

After hearing this, Yin Jiajin could only smile bitterly, and Lin Xiaofeng's cunning smile appeared in her mind. She made a serious request: "Eunuch Lu, I am here today to ask for something. In three days, a grand poetry debate will be held in Weiming Lake. At that time, dignitaries and many talented people from the imperial court will be present, including Li Haihua, the son of the Minister of Hubu. Can you provide and arrange some reliable people to mix in, especially to establish contact with Li Haihua and others, maybe there will be unexpected help in the future."

Lu Dexing lowered his head and pondered for a while, and then replied: "There happens to be a very suitable candidate. He is Ruan Tianjing, the second son of Prince Wu. Now he lives in Kyoto under the pseudonym Wu Xianyi and has made extensive friends with literati. However, he has not visited Lao Nu recently. So I don’t know much about his specific situation.”

Lu Dexing looked worried, and his words were full of deep worries: "Your Highness, as the only bloodline of the royal family, the news of your disappearance has made everyone in the church panic. This old slave is worried every day and every night, for fear... ····But now that you have returned safely, everything has been rekindled with hope. The news of the princess' return this time should not be widely publicized. The great cause of reviving Haiyun Kingdom does not require determination that is easily shaken. Although a natural disaster has made us Although there is a temporary setback, but the people are ignorant, the people's will can still be guided and exploited, and when the time is right, we can make a big move."

"How have you been in these years?" Yin Jiajin asked with concern.

Lu Dexing's face showed the vicissitudes of time, and he sighed deeply: "Old slave, I have lived a relatively stable life in the past few years. If the princess hadn't come here today, maybe I would have spent the rest of my life peacefully like this. However, now in Haiyun Kingdom, There is hope for the restoration of the country, so the princess can rest assured, but in order to ensure the safety of the princess, the old slave will not hesitate to give up his life. The old slave will always bear in mind the last wish of the late emperor and will never change!"

After hearing this, Yin Jiajin couldn't help but feel ripples in her heart, and she was moved beyond words: "On behalf of my father, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you. If my father's spirit in heaven knows that you are well, he will definitely feel great comfort."

When Lu Dexing's ears caught these words, his sunken eye sockets were instantly filled with the torrent of time, turning into teardrops and quietly filling up, like a sudden spring rain on a long-drought land, moist and heavy.

His Adam's apple rolled up and down, as if he was trying to squeeze out a voice that was hoarse and full of vicissitudes. He said tremblingly: "Oh, old man, I am really frightened by such kindness! I just don't know what the princess is doing at this moment. Where are you? If the current situation is too inconvenient, would you condescend to move to my humble room? Although it is simple, I still have some accumulated belongings for emergency needs."

When Yin Jiajin heard the words, her hair, which was like spilled ink, swayed gently, like an ink-colored waterfall sliding over her delicate shoulders. Her voice was gentle but firm: "Mr. Lu, don't worry too much, I'm in the process now." I was protected by a man named Lin Xiaofeng, and I was safe and sound in the Lin Mansion. It was him who got me out of trouble."

After hearing this, Lu Dexing frowned slightly, like dark clouds covering the lake of thought. He hesitated for a while and then asked cautiously: "So, is there a woman named Lin Taohua in the Lin Mansion? "

When Yin Jiajin heard him mention this name, she frowned slightly and asked with a hint of curiosity and interest: "I see, there is such a coincidence. Could it be that Mr. Lu, you know her?"

Lu Dexing's face was instantly distorted, like an old chrysanthemum that had gone through the wind and rain, and he spoke bitterly: "This little lady is a shrewd character! A few days ago, she came to our cloth shop and forcibly changed the original The cloth that sold for twenty taels of silver was reduced to one tael. When she was settling the accounts with me, those twists and turns of the calculations were really dizzying, as if I was trapped in a maze. Alas, I was also in a daze at the time, and when she left Finally, I recalculated and found out that I actually lost a total of money! It was really unlucky!”

Facing Lu Dexing's complaint, Yin Jiajin only responded with a subtle expression and was speechless.

She continued calmly: "Lin Xiaofeng is a very important person. He is deeply trusted and valued by Emperor Jingjiang. I plan to stay with him for the time being and look for a suitable opportunity."

When Lu Dexing heard this, his expression suddenly changed. In a panic, he hurriedly interrupted Yin Jiajin's words. His face was full of nervousness and worry: "Princess, you must not personally take risks to assassinate Emperor Jingjiang. This is really extremely risky. , if you are not careful, you may fall into a place of eternal disaster!"

Yin Jiajin chuckled, as if she had understood his thoughts, and responded calmly: "Mr. Lu, you misunderstood, how could I take risks easily? Once the action fails, it will only make Emperor Jingjiang more vigilant, making it more difficult for him to take action next time. It’s difficult. If a suitable opportunity arises, I will naturally notify you in time.”

She changed her tone and began to deploy new tasks: "In addition, there is one more thing that requires your special attention. Not far to the north of the capital, there is a small county called Yangqu. Please send a few smart and reliable subordinates there. To detect intelligence, they must keep a low profile and sneak into Yangqu County secretly without reporting frequently to avoid exposing their whereabouts."

After hearing this, Lu Dexing's face became more solemn, he nodded solemnly, and replied respectfully: "I will keep this in mind and will definitely arrange this matter properly."

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In that majestic and majestic Qianqing Palace, Ou Zhiyong suddenly fell to his knees with a plop like a flash flood.

He acted like a storyteller with a eloquent tongue, describing to Emperor Jingjiang vividly and vividly the wonderful scenes that were staged in the East Palace during the day, like a drama.

His mouth was pouring out like a waterfall, and he was using his hands and feet to vividly reproduce every detail of the scene that day. The passion in his words seemed to bring the scene to life before his eyes.

Emperor Jingjiang sat on the dragon chair, his deep eyes locked on Ou Zhiyong, listening attentively, a look of surprise quietly appeared on his face, his eyebrows raised slightly, and he asked slowly: "Ou Zhiyong, you mean, Just this morning, Lin Xiaofeng actually made Li Yihao speechless with his sharp tongue, and finally left angrily?"

After hearing this, Ou Zhiyong immediately showed a look of honesty and loyalty. He nodded heavily and responded: "Your Majesty is wise, that's exactly what happened. Master Lin relied on his profound knowledge and rigorous principles to face every question of Master Li. Every question was answered with an incisive rebuttal, leaving Mr. Li speechless for a moment and his face turned red. Finally, he left the table angrily, accusing Mr. Lin of being just a commonplace, and threatened to draw a clear line between him and Mr. Lin from now on. Don’t interfere, let each of you perform your duties of educating, and as long as Mr. Lin is present, he will avoid showing up.”

Emperor Jingjiang was very interested after hearing this and asked further: "How did Lin Xiaofeng cope after Li Yihao left?"

Ou Zhiyong hesitated for a moment, and then said eloquently: "After Mr. Li left in anger, time slipped by quietly like fine sand in an hourglass. When the sun approaching noon slanted on the eaves of the carved beams and painted buildings of the East Palace, Mr. Lin did not pursue the victory. , instead he calmly started a leisurely conversation with His Royal Highness. At that time, Mr. Lin told a fantasy story about a sword fairy from a remote and wild land, called 'Iron Egg Potter'. This story is extremely strange. Even the slave serving on the side was confused. During this period, the prince's eyes drifted towards the slave many times intentionally or unintentionally, as if he was thoughtful. However, the slave knew the rules well and could only keep a distance carefully to avoid breaking. That air of refinement among dignified people.”

When mentioning the meal, Ou Zhiyong added: "Next, the prince and Mr. Lin went to the imperial dining room together. During the meal, Mr. Lin did not forget to joke about the meal in the East Palace. He bluntly stated that compared with the meal in front of him, Exquisite dishes, he misses even more the whole roasted cow on the grassland, which is full of aroma, and his words reveal a faint dissatisfaction with the daily diet."

After listening to this narrative, Emperor Jingjiang couldn't help but laugh loudly, raised his hand to signal Ou Zhiyong to retreat, and at the same time told him: "Okay, you go down first, and continue to report tomorrow." Ou Zhiyong respectfully accepted the order, stood up and exited the palace.

As the palace door slowly closed, Emperor Jingjiang turned around and faced Wang Jingwen, his close minister who had been accompanying him, and asked with a searching look: "Wang Jingwen, what do you think of Lin Xiaofeng's performance today?"

Wang Jingwen leaned forward slightly, and his words revealed deep thoughts: "Your Majesty, although I don't know the intricate plots of the imperial court, judging from today's situation, Lin Xiaofeng is indeed a master at grasping people's hearts, and he can actually make Taifu Li so virtuous and respected. The old minister is in a dilemma and is at a loss what to do."

Emperor Jingjiang nodded slightly, with approval flashing in his eyes: "Well, Li Yihao is indeed upright and fair, but he also has the problem of being stubborn and difficult to adapt to changes in the situation. As a new official, Lin Xiaofeng was able to control the situation in such a short period of time. Li Yihao, this really exceeded my expectations."

"I hope that the prince can learn from the actions of the two of them and learn from each other's strengths, so that he can embark on a true path to an emperor."

While Emperor Jingjiang was sighing, Wang Jingwen interrupted at the right time and said half-jokingly: "As for this trick, our family knows how to do it, so why bother looking at other people's faces! But to be honest, Mr. Lin seems to be trying to win over him this time. This act of people's heart also makes the old slave feel warm in his heart. In this palace, this is the first time in so many years that someone can understand the bitterness in the hearts of us eunuchs, which makes the old slave feel honored."

When Emperor Jingjiang heard this, he was slightly stunned at first, then a smile appeared on his lips, and he praised happily: "Oh, it turns out that Lin Xiaofeng is really a person, and even the people around me were deeply moved by him. Wang Jingwen, What you said really surprised me!"

When Wang Jingwen heard this, his cheeks turned red immediately, and he shyly whispered: "I just told the truth what I felt in my heart."

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At dawn the next day, Lin Xiaofeng hurried to the solemn Meridian Gate, waiting for the upcoming court meeting. At this moment, he suddenly caught a glimpse of an unexpected figure - Wang Jingwen, standing leisurely in the crowd, with a smile on his lips but his eyes locked tightly on him, like a cunning old fox.

When Lin Xiaofeng saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel a little shake in his heart. Then he smiled naturally and said a simple hello to Wang Jingwen: "Oh, Brother Wang, you are here so early!"

When Wang Jingwen heard this, his smile became even brighter, like peonies under the spring sunshine, and he said warmly: "Hey, good morning, dear brother." There was an inexplicable intimacy in his words.

When the surrounding ministers heard this, they all cast cold and contemptuous glances, as if silently condemning this pair of aliens who violated normal ethics, cursing in their hearts: "It's really a nest of snakes and rats, and they are actually together with the eunuch. It’s so shameless to blatantly treat each other as brothers!”

"???"

Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel stunned, and muttered in her heart: "Is this guy trying to take advantage of me? Why is this old thief so enthusiastic today?"

I saw the wind blowing under Wang Jingwen's feet. He approached Lin Xiaofeng with small steps. He still had that unpredictable smile on his face and said softly: "It seems that my dear brother arrived early today. He must be worried about the life in the court." You’ll get used to it gradually.”

Facing Wang Jingwen's inquiry, Lin Xiaofeng smiled awkwardly and responded perfunctorily: "Well, I got used to it, I got used to it..." But deep down, he couldn't figure out Wang Jingwen's intentions and was full of suspicion.

As the court bell rang, the two entered the hall together.

During the entire court meeting, Lin Xiaofeng could not get rid of Wang Jingwen's vague and creepy "ambiguous" eyes. The eyes were like a poisonous snake spitting out a message, which made him feel on pins and needles. He wished he could hold a sharp knife at this moment and let the old eunuch experience this again. The pain of being castrated.

After finally surviving the long court meeting, Lin Xiaofeng suppressed the extreme discomfort in her heart and walked towards the East Palace with a slightly heavy but skillful step.

The figure of Li Dexian sitting calmly in a secluded corner of the courtyard exudes an otherworldly and indifferent temperament.

His legs were crossed casually, just like Erlang God coming to earth. His leisurely and leisurely attitude enveloped him in a deep and peaceful atmosphere of laziness, making all the prosperous colors around him reflect his presence. It was overshadowed and looked bland.

The sun shines through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadow on his quiet face, like a hazy picture of a hibernating bear waking up at dawn. The chaotic state that is still lingering on the edge of a long dream makes the entire universe appear in his sight. Everything seems to have degenerated into a gray background, stripped of the original freshness and vividness.

Suddenly, a sound of footsteps like the first thunder of early spring tore apart the tranquility in an instant, like a bolt of lightning piercing the sleeping world.

Li Dexian seemed to be touched by some invisible force. He straightened his body in an instant, and suddenly bounced off the back of the chair like a spring that was ready to go. His originally confused eyes suddenly flashed with the light of bright stars. It was the reunion after a long separation. The unique brilliance produced by the blend of expectation and surprise.

"Oh, Lao Lin, you're finally here!" His words were full of strong enthusiasm, like a dry land embracing the long-lost rain, full of sincerity and fiery emotion. Lin Xiaofeng floated in as if stepping on the spring breeze, her figure was as light as the flowing clouds, her smile was as warm as the spring sunshine caressing people's hearts, and she responded: "Is Your Highness well?"

After getting rid of the haze of Li Yihao, he now walks in and out of the East Palace, showing his calm and free heroic spirit in every move he makes.

Li Dexian was full of enthusiasm and almost couldn't help but suggested: "Old Lin, how about accompanying me to visit the long-abandoned lion and tiger garden in the East Palace? The former amusement park has long been abandoned by the emperor's order, and today we are in urgent need of wise men like you. Conspire together on how to bring it back to life.”

His words revealed his high reliance and unparalleled trust in Lin Xiaofeng's talent.

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he sighed secretly in his heart, but he still kept a calm expression on his face, pretending to be surprised: "His Highness favors you so much, I am really flattered! If this matter comes to the ears of the Emperor, I am afraid that I will get into trouble It’s unnecessary trouble!”

He was quick-witted and immediately made excuses: "Although those ligers are powerful, they are just animals after all. What ornamental value can match His Highness's lofty status and ambition? If Your Highness is really pursuing excitement, why not imagine diving into the deep sea world?" I heard that there is a giant creature called "Godzilla" in the sea. It is huge and can shoot flames from its mouth. For a person like His Highness who is both civilized, civilized and martial, it is undoubtedly an excellent test of courage and wisdom. adventure."

After hearing this, Li Dexian narrowed his eyes slightly and traced a sly smile on his lips: "Haha, don't try to trick me with fictional stories. I can't breathe freely in the water, so how can I believe that water monsters can breathe fire? This is obviously a fantasy!"

Facing the prince's sharp gaze, Lin Xiaofeng quietly wiped away the cold sweat on his forehead and responded with a smile: "Hey, His Highness's gaze is like a torch, which is extremely admirable!"

He changed the subject and suggested another interesting idea: "Well, why don't we play a game of chess? On the chessboard, black and white are intertwined, just like strategizing on the battlefield. Isn't your highness looking forward to becoming the commander-in-chief who can win a decisive victory thousands of miles away? I am also about to do so. I would like to take this opportunity to learn from Your Highness your great talents and strategies.”

However, Li Dexian was not very interested in this. There was a trace of imperceptible indifference in his eyes: "That's all, in the palace, from the princes and ministers to the imperial guards, no one dares to play chess or chess. Playing against me head-on is really unsatisfying. They often deliberately show weakness, which makes the chess game lose its real competitive interest."

A meaningful smile appeared on Lin Xiaofeng's lips. He understood in his heart that the prince's chess skills may have been overly praised by the flattery of everyone in the palace, so he decided to adopt a provocation strategy: "Have you ever thought about it, your highness, that they may not really be you?" Your opponent? Wei Chen does not dare to call himself a chess leader, but he is somewhat confident in his own chess skills. I wonder if His Highness is willing to accept a fair duel to see who can dominate the world in this black and white world? "

Sure enough, Li Dexian was aroused to win, and he was full of energy: "Okay! Whether it is Go, chess, or beast chess, you can choose, I will go all out to let you see my true chess skills!"

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes wandered, and he showed a humble attitude on the surface: "Actually, among these chess games, Wei Chen is not an expert. Only backgammon is one, and he thinks he has some understanding."

In fact, besides handling government affairs, he spent many years studying the mysteries of backgammon, and his skills have reached perfection.

He knew that the so-called invincibility in the palace was not due to the true peak of chess skills, but because of everyone's awe and courtesy towards the prince.

At this moment, he cleverly used the method of provocation to firmly control the situation and lead the chess game step by step in a direction that is beneficial to him.

Li Dexian's brows wrinkled subtly, just like a deep ravine emerging from the mountains. The confused emotion flowed quietly in the depths of his eyes, like a pool of autumn water blown by the breeze, causing ripples in circles. .

He slowly opened his lips, and his tone was slow and steady, like a gurgling stream under the winter sun. With an aura of unsolved mystery, he asked his inner doubts: "What is backgammon?" This sentence was in his rich voice. The voice echoed, mixed with a hint of fog that had yet to be revealed.

The man sitting across from him was leisurely and carefree, tapping his fingers lightly on the delicate wooden texture of the Go board. Every tap seemed to whisper a movement of detachment and confidence.

There was a smile on his lips, his eyes were shining, revealing the unique insight of a wise man, and he spoke slowly: "Gobang is actually an extremely simple and lively game. You only need to use black and white chess pieces to intertwine the warp and weft of the board. In the contest between heaven and earth, Black will take the lead. No matter it is horizontal, vertical or diagonal, as long as any side can connect its chess pieces into five lines first, then he will be the winner."

As Li Dexian listened, his expression gradually changed, like a lake surface illuminated by the setting sun, with a touch of regret. He sighed deeply, his tone full of helplessness: "So, I thought it was something rare and precious. The game now seems simple and even boring. Well, since you intend to play with me here, I will accompany you in the next game. "

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter. The laughter was like the spring breeze blowing through the tender willows, lively and cheerful. His eyes were shining with cunning stars. He looked directly at Li Dexian, but his words were filled with calmness and provocation: " Young people, don’t be too conceited. Your Highness, although this backgammon seems simple on the surface, I have worked hard to study the wisdom and tactics it contains.”

When Li Dexian heard this, sparks of curiosity suddenly burned in his eyes, and he asked enthusiastically: "If there is no stake in chess, it will be a little less exciting. Tell me, what should we use as a stake?"

Lin Xiaofeng's smile became deeper and deeper, showing a confident look, and said word by word: "In this case, if I am lucky enough to win a game, Your Highness needs to read and recite an ancient classic document intensively, or copy a Buddhist scripture; otherwise , if I am unfortunately defeated, I am willing to offer a hundred taels of silver as an apology. I wonder if your highness can accept such a bet?"

After hearing this, Li Dexian's eyes widened, full of surprise and admiration: "Oh, Brother Lin, you are so generous. I'm afraid the money at home is piled up like a mountain! Okay, I will agree to this bet!"

Lin Xiaofeng's lips curved into a contemptuous smile, and his words were sharp and sharp: "Your Highness, you should pay attention to your country and country first. I'm afraid that the ancient books in the palace are not enough for Your Highness to lose!"

As the words faded, the chessboard and chess pieces were neatly placed, and the two sat down facing each other. Lin Xiaofeng still maintained his free and easy demeanor, as if victory was already in his hands; while Li Dexian looked arrogant and indifferent, as if he did not take this duel seriously.

In an instant, the first game of chess came to an end, just in the time of a cup of tea. Lin Xiaofeng raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Dexian, jokingly saying with a proud smile: "How about it, Your Highness? You owe me an article for this round."

However, Li Dexian did not show the slightest sense of frustration. Instead, he snorted coldly, with a stubborn look on his face: "Why are you so proud? I just haven't found the feeling yet. Let's try again!"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and put on a posture to meet the challenge: "I'll do as you please, Your Highness."

In this blink of an eye, Li Dexian seemed to have experienced a rebirth from the ashes. The figure that had been entangled in glitz and restlessness gradually faded away, and was replaced by a new image wearing a solemn armor. There was a deep introversion hidden in the armor. The breath is as calm as a mirror, as quiet as water.

His eyes were like a bottomless abyss. Whenever the chess pieces were hanging in the air, it seemed that he was engaged in a silent inner battle. Every time he looked at the chessboard, every time he weighed the pros and cons, every time he tried to figure out his opponent's thoughts, it was like It is a cleansing that completely washes away the frivolity and hastiness of the past.

However, the wheel of fate will not deviate from the established track due to changes in individual mentality. Just a moment later, the end of the second game once again cruelly revealed his frustration.

Li Dexian's eyes were shining with light in the depths of his eyes. His gaze was as hard as iron, and his voice was sonorous and powerful. Every word seemed to contain a huge amount of power: "It's been two rounds, one more round."

"Three rounds." A playful smile appeared on Lin Xiaofeng's lips, and Li Dexian responded with a voice as firm as a rock, showing no sign of wavering: "One more time."

Lin Xiaofeng seemed as calm as a lake on the surface. During the game with Li Dexian, his every move showed a calm temperament, but he was already on high alert in his heart.

On the other hand, although Li Dexian repeatedly cheered up and tried to turn the tide in the chess game, the dawn of victory never shone on him. "Twenty-five rounds!" His words were like steel blades unsheathed, and his determination remained firm and unflinching, "No need to say more, one more round!"

During the game, Lin Xiaofeng observed Li Dexian's every subtle move in great detail.

At this moment, Li Dexian is like a believer deeply immersed in the world of Othello. Every time he gently puts down a chess piece and whispers tactics and formations, his passionate pursuit and profound pursuit of the secrets of Go are revealed. Understanding comes naturally.

Lin Xiaofeng silently praised in his heart that the prince's tenacious spirit and perseverance are really rare treasures that are hard to find in the world.

The chess game advanced to the key point of the thirty-seventh game. Lin Xiaofeng did not dare to be careless in the slightest. Faced with every choice of chess, he was as cautious as if he was facing a life or death decision.

At this moment, Li Dexian's face showed an intertwined expression of madness and obsession. Sometimes he laughed out loud due to his epiphany, and sometimes his brows were furrowed in deep thought. He had devoted himself wholeheartedly to the boundless universe constructed by this chess game.

At this moment, the tranquility of the courtyard seemed to be pierced by an invisible pair of scissors, and a burst of rapid footsteps violently tore it apart. Lin Xiaofeng's eyes quickly followed the sudden sound, and he saw several eunuchs hurriedly passing through the moon cave door in the mottled light and shadow. At the moment when his eyes were wandering, Li Dexian shook his wrist lightly and pressed down a chess piece calmly and decisively.

Four bright white chess pieces were connected in series like pearls, with no black stones to defend them at either end. They were like a white chess piece across the chessboard, and the situation instantly fell into irreversible distress. Lin Xiaofeng's eyes were drawn by the sound of footsteps, and through the gaps between the dense branches and leaves, he vaguely caught a bright yellow figure approaching leisurely. His heart suddenly contracted, and then he quickly turned his eyes back to the chess game in front of him.

Cold sweat quietly wetted his clothes, and he suddenly realized that the emperor was here at this critical moment. If the emperor saw him playing backgammon with the prince, it would probably cause an unnecessary disturbance. Although the emperor had personally given him the task of teaching the prince various knowledge, this seemingly leisurely game was not included in the formal teaching!

Just as Lin Xiaofeng's heart was in turmoil, Li Dexian's impatient urging sounded like thunder in his ears: "Old Lin! Come on! I'm about to win! What are you hesitating about?"

At the same moment that Lin Xiaofeng was affected by the urging, the corner of his eye caught the figure behind the trees getting closer and closer. Seeing that he was still hesitant to move, Li Dexian urged him even more anxiously: "Old Lin! You don't want to regret the move, do you? I'm clearly guaranteed to win this game!"

At the extremely critical moment, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes were sharp, and his arms were swung as fast as lightning. The chessboard flipped over instantly, and the chess pieces were flying in all directions like stars falling into the night sky. With a loud voice, he declared decisively: "Tie!"

Li Dexian was stunned by this sudden turn of events, and then became furious: "Old Lin! You are so shameless! I will definitely win this round!"

Lin Xiaofeng stabilized his body and explained solemnly: "Your Highness! This is a unique and profound strategic expression in backgammon! As the future king, the country and country in your hands are just like this chessboard. If the chess game falls into a trap, In a desperate situation, shouldn't His Highness have the courage and wisdom to overturn the chessboard and find a new way? The ancients said that if you cannot break or establish, and lack the courage to make a desperate move, that is the real defeat! What I want to teach your Highness today is exactly this truth. I wonder if Your Highness has it? What you understand? Cough cough cough..."

However, Li Dexian turned a deaf ear to this and was filled with indignation. He even wanted to rush forward to argue with Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng avoided it flexibly, and then explained patiently: "As the Ninth Five Supreme Being, he is supposed to be the one who makes the rules of the world, how can he allow himself to be bound by the rules? This is also a wise saying that I earnestly hope that His Highness will never forget! Today! Our class has come to an end now, how about we go have a meal first?"

Li Dexian clutched Lin Xiaofeng's sleeve tightly, his face ashen: "You can't even think of getting away with it! I remember every move I made just now, and I want to review it!"

Lin Xiaofeng pulled back his sleeves expressionlessly and said in a calm but firm tone: "Your Highness, you have lost thirty-six games in a row. Even if you admit defeat this time, you only need to read thirty-five classic documents. But, do you think this arrangement is appropriate?"

Li Dexian was still furious and insisted on fighting again: "No! You are making excuses! Let's try again!"

Lin Xiaofeng compromised step by step and proposed a compromise plan: "In this case, I am willing to reduce your academic burden. You only need to recite thirty articles. This means that your winning one game is equivalent to offsetting six games. This is good for you." For His Highness, this is undoubtedly a huge preferential treatment!”

Li Dexian thought for a moment and finally nodded reluctantly: "Okay, it's settled for now! No more trouble in the future!"

Lin Xiaofeng felt a little at peace in his heart when he looked at the yellow-shirted figure gradually disappearing at the end of his field of vision. He solemnly emphasized again: "Your Highness, I don't mean to deceive you at all! There is indeed such a way to play backgammon. The move just now is called 'Tiannu Scattering Flowers'. In addition, I also have a move of 'Thousands of Arrows'. If Your Highness If you have any doubts, you might as well experience its secrets for yourself!”

"Okay, okay! You have said it so clearly, there is nothing left to speculate on! Let's go and have dinner first, I am so hungry that my chest is touching my back!"

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Outside the boundaries of the East Palace, a corner of the palace is immersed in the baptism of the morning light. Under the rising sun, the majestic palace is like a historical inscription that has gone through vicissitudes of life, full of the accumulation of time and the supreme honor of the royal family.

At this moment, in the depths of the deep courtyard, the figure of Emperor Jingjiang quietly emerged. He took steady and powerful steps step by step, as if every step was stepping on the pulse of history, playing A silent movement that represents the change of dynasties.

Emperor Jingjiang's eyes were as sharp as a torch, and his face was intertwined with praise and expectation. He slowly spoke to Wang Jingwen beside him: "Look, that Lin Xiaofeng is like a fresh spring breeze blowing on his face. He always comes to my place. There are some unexpected new waves in the emperor's life, which is really surprising and joyful."

Hearing this, Wang Jingwen's eyes flashed slightly, and a smile that understood the world broke out on his face covered with traces of time. He respectfully responded with his hands raised: "Your Majesty, Lin Xiaofeng's teaching methods are unique and extraordinary, and the results are indeed impressive. People are deeply impressed. Especially His Royal Highness, who used to be reluctant to study classics, but now he is willing to read them while holding them in his hands. This change is really jaw-dropping."

(End of this chapter)