nonexistent garden

The destination of the two is Jinghu Lake, and they cross the lake along the water corridor. It is good to follow the two of them in memory. It is like seeing the route to Jinghu Lake. After going out, you don’t have to worry about getting lost.

I thought this memory would have something to do with how to use the ruby, but actually I was overthinking it.Zheng Xuan crossed the lake, went straight into the pavilion, and asked Song Zhi, "Isn't it much more beautiful than the original one after it was refurbished?"

Song Zhi frowned, "You are a beginner in business, and if you don't make a lot of money, it's better to save money."

Zheng Xuan pointed to the stone table, "This is a chessboard." There was a clever groove under the table, and he took out two boxes of chess pieces from somewhere, "Come, play chess."

"Is this what you want to show me?"

Zheng Xuan smiled, "I'll tell you if you beat me."

I don't know how to go, so I sit and watch two people play chess, and then look at the expressions of the two when I feel bored, the lotus in the lake.

From time to time Zheng Xuan pondered hard and repeatedly made choices, but Song Zhi settled down easily and casually.

Until Song Zhi first put down the chess pieces, "I lost."

"If you are more serious, whoever loses may win." Zheng Xuan said, "When you win against me, I have a surprise for you."

"What surprise?"

Zheng Xuan smiled mysteriously, "Let's talk after we win."

It could be seen that Song Zhi really played chess with all his heart, but Zheng Xuan still won. "I'll talk about it after you win on the chessboard."

Song Zhi said, "If I let you play a game, won't you let me play a game?"

Zheng Xuan shook his head, "That's not okay. I didn't ask you to give way to me in the first round. You didn't ask me to let you go."

While talking, a servant girl ran over and said out of breath, "So you are here, young master. The old man has something to look for you." Then he couldn't help but say, "Why is Mr. Song here?"

Zheng Xuan said, "Xiaochun, take Mr. Song to my house to rest temporarily, and I will go find grandpa."

The scene shifted to another room, Zheng Xuan stood respectfully beside an old man with white beard and hair and a majestic expression.He spread out the account books and explained the family property and deeds.Although the Zheng family said that the head of the family passed away, it seems that the property is still there.The old man said to Zheng Xuan, "A white-haired man gives away a black-haired man. Your father is stubborn and refuses to marry again. Hmph, an unfilial son is stubborn!" His tone changed, "I can't last a few years, and all the burdens will be on you in the future." .You have to live up to it."

Zheng Xuan looked solemn, "Keep in mind the teachings of grandpa, and my grandson will definitely live up to his high expectations."

I thought to myself, easier said than done, you set the flag too early.

But the old man was very happy, "Very well, I have something else to tell you.?" Finally, the old man went to the bookshelf and took a few books from the second desk, revealing the hidden compartment behind, and took out a box.After opening, there is another box inside.Open the box again, and there is red jade inside. "This is an item passed down by my Zheng family ancestor. I will tell future generations to keep it safe. It is said that it is a secret related to longevity. I don't know if it is true or not, as long as you keep it well. Don't let outsiders know."

Zheng Xuan nodded and said yes, I kept in mind the location of the hidden compartment where the red jade was placed and the layout of the entire room.

It's just that Zheng Xuan left the room, and the memory jumped directly to meeting Song Zhi again, and there was no information about the route.The two were also in the same study room, chatting for a while, and even picked up a book to read.

I have to say that some conversations can be heard clearly in some memories, but most of the time I don’t know what they said. I think all I can remember after so many years are events that left a deep impression on me.

What follows is the scene where Song Zhi came several times, playing chess, reading, writing, plain and warm.From their intermittent conversations, I learned that Zheng Xuan no longer goes to school, but learns to manage the family property. For the time being, the old patriarch, Zheng Xuan's grandfather, will be in charge of the family affairs. In order to reduce expenses, the family dismissed many servants , selling part of the family property, the situation of the Zheng family is indeed not optimistic.

However, Song Zhi still came here often, and it was rare that every time he came, Zheng Xuan would pull him to play chess. It was either a draw or Zheng Xuan won. Zheng Xuan's chess skills were obviously higher than Song Zhi's, and Song Zhi still had the patience to play chess with Zheng Xuan.Until Song Zhi talked about the troubles of getting engaged.

The woman's family background is clean, it is said that she is gentle and dignified, with good appearance, and there is nothing to be picky about.Song Zhi just didn't want to get married, and let his parents arrange everything with a woman he had never met.

Song Zhi confides all his confusion to Zheng Xuan, but Zheng Xuan just listens without saying a word.Song Zhi reminded him many times that it was time to make a move. Zheng Xuan held the white chess, and after a while there were only a few white pieces left on the board.After a game of chess was over, Zheng Xuan stood up and said, "You have won."

"There is something I have always wanted to say to you. If you can win once, I will tell you. I am so entangled that I subconsciously don't want you to win, so I don't need to let you know. Every day you are not here, I just look forward to your coming. The happy time is when we are with you"

"I've changed my mind. Sooner or later you will get married and have children, and then you and I will drift apart. I'm not reconciled. Rather than handing you over to others, brother Song, I'm afraid that I won't have a chance in the future."

Zheng Xuan paused word by word, "I have liked you for a long time, this feeling is the kind of love between men and women."