[Red Mansion] The first cute rabbit

There are many fragrant cars and BMWs on Hanlin Road.The noble son of the capital, the daughter of a wealthy family, there are a large number of people who know how to play chess, and these government-run competitions are rarely held in this dynasty. There is no way to keep the old men from the aristocratic circle from frowning. Come on.

Absolute inside information has long been leaked out. Although this competition is nominally held by Mei Qingyuan, the dean of the Imperial Academy, the actual manipulator is the unfathomable His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The world" doesn't make it clear that it is used to win over talents?

As soon as the news was released half a month ago, the aristocrats began to get ready for battle. The supply of gentlemen who can teach chess is in short supply, and the price of practicing chess has soared like a hurricane. Everyone has fantasies. After all, these young masters are all People in the same circle, there is no worst chess skill, only worse, as long as they can improve a little bit, it will be no problem to win those little friends in the weekdays.

There is no distinction between men and women in this competition, which means more far-reaching. The gentlemen with daughters squinted their eyes and raised their beards. His Royal Highness is young and ambitious. How can an ordinary boudoir woman have the ability to be the master? Reserve?Which of the women who can play chess is not superior in strategy. Isn't it clear that you want to choose your own crown princess from among these wise women?

After getting out of the car, the young master looks for the young master, and the young lady looks for the young lady, making fun of each other’s poor chess skills, quietly showing off which noble person rewarded their clothes and accessories, and attacking those latent girls softly and stingingly. opponents.

As soon as the elegant and tall young man in red clothes arrived, there was a small uproar immediately. The ladies covered their mouths with handkerchiefs and quietly asked each other whose family this handsome young man belonged to.Is it a banished child?How old is the father's official position?Is the family rich or not?

When the lady in white got out of the carriage, the atmosphere suddenly changed, and all the girls immediately felt a deep sense of crisis, not to mention their looks, just their calm temperament, which is definitely not comparable to those who can't play chess once in a few days .

The young masters were also in a commotion. When they met Yingchun's snowy complexion, peach blossoms flew up to the corners of their eyes. When they saw Baoyu, they didn't have to guess whose lady it was, but were surprised by the rumor that was popular in the capital.

The daughters of the Jia family are all extremely wealthy and talented, and they have produced princesses from generation to generation. Thinking of the Dongping Princess who was just canonized a few months ago, and then looking at the beauty with suet skin in front of them, everyone is a little bit self-deprecating. Retiring, this is a strong contender for the crown princess, that is, a blessing to be able to see it.

"I know this beauty. She is the concubine of the Jia family." A proud voice sounded, and the obese Xue Pan squeezed out from the crowd and stood in the center, showing that he was well-informed.

Sure enough, his words set off a small commotion in the crowd, the corners of the ladies' mouths slightly curled up, and they lightly parted their vermilion lips and said disdainfully: "My daughter, it might be for the big prize."

The eyes of the young masters brighten up again, concubine?It is impossible for the crown princess to have a concubine daughter, so in that case, there is still some drama for them?

Baoyu saw that the young master who was not familiar with him on weekdays also came over to greet him affectionately, and he guessed in his heart that the environment made people, everyone showed their ugly faces in the wine field, but when they came to the Hanlin Road, which is full of culture, they became quiet and quiet There were quite a few of them, so they greeted everyone one by one with a smile.When I saw Xue Pan, I found it strange that this uncle Xue, who didn't know a lot of Chinese characters, and who could jump into a river with a master in chess, also came to the game?

Although Xue Pan was illiterate, but he grew up in an imperial merchant's family, he still had the ability to read words and deeds. Seeing the surprise on Baoyu's face, he hurriedly showed off: "Brother Bao, my brother is not here to compete, my sister is this time The referee of the women's competition, I'm here to see my sister, hahaha." After speaking, he took the lead in returning the salute to everyone.

The young masters immediately understood, and they also laughed and greeted him and congratulated the girl for being a female official of the dynasty.

"It's easy to say, easy to say, my sister Bingxue is smart, after being elected to the palace, although she was not given a marriage, she was selected as a female official, in charge of the etiquette department in the palace, and she eats the fifth-grade imperial food." Sister Xue Panxuan said.

Ever since Baoyu said that Baochai would marry a monk, this friendly sister Bao has alienated herself, especially in the days when she was in the palace, seeing her was like seeing a plague god, and she would turn around when she met her head-on After entering the palace, she didn't know that she was depressed because she couldn't choose a concubine, and the news of becoming a female official didn't spread. Therefore, Baoyu knew her recent situation for the first time.

"Sister Bao is overjoyed." Baoyu sincerely congratulated.

Xue Pan returned the gift perfunctorily, then turned around and walked up to Yingchun enthusiastically, smiling so hard that he almost lost his eyes: "Sister looks really good today."

Yingchun bowed in a standard manner, and said lightly, "Yes."

This unorthodox answer once again attracted the attention of young masters and ladies, and also sparked discussions in two directions.

Ladies: "Ah, a concubine is a concubine. People praise her for being beautiful, but they don't know how to politely say it. They still answer it. They don't know how to be polite."

Young masters: "This high-cold fan, um, is different, I like it."

After Baoyu transformed into a rabbit in her dream, her hearing became sharp when she saw the wind. Now she heard this small voice of sneering or obscenity, she was disgusted, and she helped Yingchun to salute and bid farewell to everyone, and walked into the courtyard.

A high platform was set up in the middle of Moxiangyuan, and several old scholars sat there early to register the roster. Baoyu told the maids to take good care of Yingchun, and went up to register for her.

As soon as she stepped off the stage, she saw a long procession of eunuchs and maids in the palace winding towards her with flags and banners. Baochai, dressed in a female official's costume, was walking in the middle. He nodded and walked over.

It seems that what I blurted out completely offended this sister Bao.

When the people from the palace arrived, the old scholar sitting in the middle stood up and loudly announced the rules of the game: one-by-one elimination system, as long as everyone loses a game, they will be out, and the last person will win the final big prize and be named a national scholar of the Chess Academy.

1 taels of silver is not a huge amount for these high-ranking officials and young ladies, but the title of a national scholar is very attractive. At the feet of the emperor, there are many dukes, but the famous dukes, But it is rare.

These titles are not empty titles, they are actually a layer of gold for their own plaques. If they get it, not only will they have a future, but even the family will become a rich family of poetry and calligraphy. They, whether it is marriage or connections, have improved by more than one level.

Several old scholars on the stage watched a group of young masters and ladies enter the chess room, and looked at Dean Mei in the middle with worried faces: "Scholar Mei, among these people, they are all juniors who have never heard of it. Can you choose a real chess player by picking a general among the dwarfs?"

Dean Mei also looked worried, stroked his long beard and said, "Why hasn't he come? You won't go back on what you promised, right?"

"Who?" All the old scholars asked in unison.

"Who else is there, the number one chess player in this dynasty, General Wei Lie, Dingcheng Hou Xie Jing."

"If he can come, it will be a highlight of this competition. But, it's not very easy to invite, right?"

"Of course, if it's a good invitation, there won't be half of the people missing." Dean Mei frowned, and looked eagerly at the gate.

"Mr. Mei, don't wait any longer. I think it's necessary for you to make another trip. If the champion of the first competition is a son with mediocre chess skills, then I will lose to His Royal Highness, and I will also lose my chess skills." The name of the world." All the scholars rubbed their hands anxiously, looking at Mei Qingyuan eagerly.

"Okay, you cooperate with the lady officer and supervise the game well, and I'll go to the Dingcheng Marquis Mansion again." Mei Qingyuan looked at the peaceful door, feeling anxious.

In Dingchenghou Mansion, General Wei Lie Xie Jing, who just put down the southwestern bandits, is standing on the training ground, shooting arrows with all his heart.

"Master Hou, it's time to get up." The old servant came over with a kind smile.

"What's the rush? Those boys, I really don't want to play with them." Pa, as the three arrows hit the bull's-eye, Hou Ye raised his handsome eyebrows impatiently, and said displeasedly.

"I heard that there are ladies from aristocratic families participating in the competition..." The old servant looked at the yard surrounded by green trees, it was desolate and vast, not to mention the hostess, there was not even a red flower.

"What are those Jiao Didi who can only bite their ears indiscriminately? Take the chessboard. I'd rather go down with my left and right hands than accompany them. Humph, they? If you take one step, you will regret three steps." Hou Ye frowned even tighter, and put down the arrow , turned around and sat down at the stone table under the plane tree.

"Master Hou, go and have a look. Yesterday, the Supreme Emperor specially ordered the old eunuch chief to send a message, asking you to go there. He is so old, and he is still worrying about our family." The old servant said to himself Moved.

"The Supreme Emperor is indeed too worried. Participation in these trivial matters is voluntary. I don't understand why a special person is sent here. It's not an order or a request. It's really embarrassing." Hou Ye frowned, black The face is composed of an energetic and nosy Taishanghuang.

"Our old Lord Hou had the merits of saving his family back then, and the emperor remembered it. He was anxious when he heard that all the talented and wealthy ladies in the capital had gone to this competition. His meaning is very clear, and he asked you to choose from among them." One, our waiting mansion is too big and too empty, it needs a mistress." The old servant didn't bother to carry the chessboard, but just stood there with his hands down, almost moved himself to tears.

"Mistress? What's the rush? Why did you start a family before the barbarians were destroyed? Besides, I'm annoyed by those cute and vulgar fans. Married into the house, causing trouble every day, making the family restless, it's too troublesome. " Hou Ye raised his face, his lines were tough, his eye sockets were deep-set, and his eyes were decisive and sharp.

The old servant looked at his waiter, wanting to cry without tears, what a handsome young man Lang was back then, he didn't go out with the beauties at such a good age, he had to exile himself to a remote battlefield, making a young man in his twenties Man, with a weathered face as if he had become a father.