Panlong Lake is a gathering place of many rivers, which can be said to be the hub of water flow in a province. Even at night, merchant ships cruise like crucian carp, and the flow never stops.
Some boats were parked on the lake shore. Su Ziji glanced around and found a boat. He quickly negotiated the price for going to Linhua County, jumped on the boat, and asked him to take him to the boat to pick up people.
Even if there is an accident, Huafang is still the first choice for gatherings, because each floor can accommodate more than a dozen tables, and life is comfortable. More importantly, a Huafang is a hidden world, giving consumers a sense of security.
The boat pulled up and climbed up the side of the boat. Because the people on the boat were organizers of the chess game, they all knew Su Ziji. As soon as they got on board, they heard the news.
"Ye Buhui is still playing chess?"
"Yes!" The person who was asked said with envy on his face: "Du Qi Shengzheng and Miss Ye are playing instruction chess. It's a pity that I can't witness this scene, alas!"
"Du Qi Sage? A chess master actually came to such a government chess meeting?" Su Ziji was surprised.
Du Qi Sage's name is Du Chenglin, he is good at chess and he was a chess master during the Qingwu period. Although he doesn't care much about chess skills and doesn't know much about chess games, he still knows his status among chess players.
Such a person would cause a sensation even if he appeared in Beijing, let alone a small Fusai?
How can our chess players be so virtuous and capable as to attract such a person to guide us in chess?
"But it's a pity. No matter what the reason is, being able to play chess with a chess master is an honor for chess players. If you don't regret it, you will miss this opportunity."
Su Ziji felt sorry for Ye Buhui, but now Uncle Ye was critically ill. If Ye Buhui didn't go back immediately, he might not see him for the last time, which would be a bigger regret.
Su Ziji hurriedly walked through the corridor. He hoped that when he passed by, the guided chess game had been played. In this case, it would not delay his immediate return and would not leave Ye Buhui with any regrets.
When Keren arrived in the cabin, dozens of chess players or scholars gathered around them like stars holding the moon, and there were also pretty maids in one-color embroidered skirts, which seemed to have been carefully selected.
When Su Ziji looked inside, he saw only a chess set in the middle. The guided chess game had just been played in the middle, which was the highlight.
Several people stood around, including those on the chess side, who were obsessed with watching a man and a woman playing chess.
The man is in his forties, tall and thin, with a handsome appearance. He wears a green shirt and a short beard. He looks familiar, as if he has seen him in the hotel.
The girl sat upright, holding her breath and concentrating. She was still calm, but it could be seen from the beads of sweat on her forehead that she was at a disadvantage.
But being able to play with the chess master for so long and still barely maintain her own position. Although coaching chess itself is to guide the opponent, it also proves that the girl's talent is good and her strength is not weak.
Many chess spectators changed their positions with the girl to speculate, and found themselves sitting in the girl's position. They were afraid that they had gone astray in the first few moves.
He is truly a chess master!
Worthy of being the winner of this competition!
"Young Master, we are playing chess in front of you. You can't go any further." Seeing Su Ziji squeeze out of the crowd and go to the middle, someone stopped him politely.
"Sorry, the chess player is someone I know." Seeing that the person who stopped him was an entourage, not someone he had met on the boat, Su Ziji guessed that the chess master Ying had brought him, so he explained apologetically and raised his voice slightly.
"Her father is seriously ill. Someone brought a letter and asked us to go back quickly..."
This was not only heard by the person who was blocking him, but also by the two people who were playing chess and looked over.
"Su Ziji, something happened to my father?" Ye Buhui was thinking hard. After hearing this, the chess piece in his hand fell on the chessboard with a clatter, and he stood up. The instruction chess piece he was playing in the middle of the game suddenly fell apart.
How could Ye Buhui care about playing chess at this time?
"Hey!" Du Chenglin, who was sitting opposite, couldn't help but sigh.
"There is no chess game. It's fate. Little girl, since your father is seriously ill, you should go back quickly. I just hope that I can see you again when the competition is held in Beijing."
Ye Buhui looked pale, forced a smile, thanked him for the guidance, and ran out following Su Ziji.
"We've packed our things. See if there's anything missing. The boat is waiting outside. We'll rush back overnight." Su Ziji saw that she was confused and advised: "When we get on the boat, I'll take my time with you. you say."
"Yes!" Knowing that it was too late to ask further questions on the way, it was important to hurry up and pack the luggage. Ye Buhui did not hesitate and went to the cabin immediately, checked the luggage very neatly, and said in a deep voice before having a cup of tea. Wrong, let the boatman sail the boat!"
"Haw!" The little fox's cry suddenly came from behind. The little fox, who didn't know where to run, actually caught up with him.
Ye Buhui looked back at it and looked at Su Ziji hesitantly.
Su Ziji sighed: "If it is willing to follow, then take it with you."
Ye Buhui bent down, and the little fox jumped directly into her arms. The two ordered the boat to sail.
This boat has a semi-covered cabin, which is barely sheltered from wind and rain. Compared with the boat of the Yu family where we stayed when we came here, it is much inferior.
But it is not easy to find a ship willing to take him back overnight. How can there be any choice?
"The boat is sailing," the boatman shouted. As the boat moved, Su Ziji sat silently and looked at Ye Buhui.
At this time, Ye Buhui's body was trembling slightly, and he hugged the little fox tightly, as if he was absorbing the warmth. Su Ziji couldn't help but sighed, and said slowly: "Don't be afraid, Uncle Ye's illness will definitely not be a problem, just be fine." Take good care of yourself and you will be fine.”
Ye Buhui trembled and raised her head. In an instant, Su Ziji saw her lips trembling, her face extremely pale, and her eyes filled with hope. This look made Su Ziji unable to utter any words of comfort.
A child wants to be raised but his relatives are not there. A tree wants to be quiet but the wind is not stopping. Life is so difficult.
Fucheng·Inn
Several private soldiers were patrolling the narrow and low post station, their spurs and sabers clanking, and they looked murderous.
Fang Zhen looked at the document and frowned slightly.
"Little Marquis, all the children in this province who participated in the government examination and are in this age group are here, a total of eleven people." Gao Yaochen reported in a low voice: "Also, Su Ziji, whom you are particularly concerned about, was killed last night So I took a boat out of the city and went home.”
"Oh, so fast, he left on the same day before the list was released?" Fang Zhen scanned the list, and the first one was Su Ziji. He was a little suspicious: "Are you trying to escape?"
"It's not impossible. Young Lord, do you want to intercept it?" Gao Yaochen asked immediately.
"There's no rush." Fang Zhen thought for a moment and said, "Hasn't the news about the imperial examination come out yet?"
"We have sent someone to enter the examination hall with the King's Order Card. If there is any news, it will be passed on immediately." The examination room is an important place of the imperial court, and only with this card can you enter and exit.
Just as he said that, a person ran over and knelt down on one knee as soon as he entered the door and reported: "According to the examination hall, the second trial has passed, and Su Zi's status has been initially determined to be fourth."
"Okay, okay!" Fang Zhen smiled and nodded with his fan: "It's better than I thought. It would be difficult for me to operate if I didn't win the prize."
"Since you've won, and you're still the fourth, you immediately give me an order - let this person be the leader of the case."
