The First Volume The Protectress and Her Three Husbands and Four Servants Chapter 19 Circles and Crosses

  "Boom!" On the Imperial City, a salute was fired. In front of the majestic palace walls, a temporary platform was set up. The platform was surrounded by yellow curtains on three sides, with one side open facing the overpass bridge on the moat.

  On the platform, facing north and south are several rows of chairs, in the middle is a dragon chair, and palace maids holding colorful umbrellas stand behind the dragon chair.

  On both sides, there are chairs, and in the middle, two tables and chairs are placed facing each other.

  On the right side of the balcony, there is a bronze gong, below which are guards. Outside the guards, there is also a chair. At the other end of the walking bridge, the Forbidden Army is on guard. Outside the Forbidden Army, people's heads are crowded together.

  Seeing this scene, I was a bit dizzy, and I didn't expect that such a small competition would have such a grand occasion.

  Uh... for them, it's a match concerning the face of both countries.

  The two sides of the competition are Zhennan Wang's youngest son Chongjiu Tian and the prince of Sakha.

  It feels like a prince competing with someone's concubine, no wonder the envoy of Sack country looked ugly.

  Both sides sat down, I sat next to Feng Xueyin, and then looked at Xiao Jiu being carried onto one of the chairs. In front of him was a desk with four treasures of the study and an abacus, and so was the other side.

  The game has not started yet, and on the other side of the river, people are in a state of excitement, with everyone stretching their necks to look, and some even climbing onto the top of the roof beams.

  At this time, an old man walked out, it was the university scholar. He held a jade tablet in his hand and raised it high. Instantly, the surroundings became silent.

  "Today is the day of the intellectual competition between the Xuan Yuan Dynasty and the Saka Kingdom. The main goal is to engage in a friendly exchange, without hurting each other's feelings. Everyone is welcome to act as judges. The competition will be divided into two parts: 'Tongguan' and 'Douzhì'. Each part will consist of three rounds, with the winner being the first to win two rounds. In the 'Douzhì' part, both sides can ask each other up to three questions, and the side that answers the most correctly will win. Now, let the bell ring——"

  "Bang!" The copper gong was right next to me. Instantly, I only felt my ears buzzing, my head swelling, and a wave of dizziness.

  Suddenly, someone blew a mouthful of cool air onto the back of my neck, and I immediately felt a thrill run through my entire body. It was a kind of sixth sense feeling. I stupidly turned my head around, but naturally there was nothing there. When I turned my face back, however, I suddenly met Xuan Yuan Yifei's gaze. He leaned back in his seat, his rarely opened eyes gleaming with a fierce light, as if to say: "If you lose, don't even think about going to Sakya - just leave your head behind."

  Stiffly turned back, lowered head, fidgeted with fingers, and the brain was scared into a mess by Xuan Yuan Yifei.

  Two attendants brought a screen with a nine-grid painting from the left side of the veranda. Since the screen was made of white transparent silk, people on both sides of the screen could see whatever was painted on it.

  Then, Xiaojiu and Yuxiu took the brush and came to the front of the Jiugongge. In order to be fair, when Xiaojiu couldn't reach, Yuxiu would take his place to make the stroke.

  Tongguan is a game similar to Gomoku, but the board only has nine grids. The first move was made by Niufei, who drew a cross in the middle. Then I saw Xiaojiao draw a circle in the lower left corner.

  So, it's all about the crossed circles and circles with crosses, I'm left staring blankly, my mind filled with those YY father-son images. Speechless! Has this doujinshi girl achieved something or not?

  Of course, on the surface I'm still very serious and proper, years of work have honed my ability to put on a good show.

  Very soon, this first part ended in my infinite YY, and finally Xiaojiao and Yurou each won one game, drew one game, and the two sides drew.

  The sound of the wind and snow around her let out a sigh of relief, as if she had not lost yet, which made her feel at ease. I still couldn't believe that this gentle-looking woman would have such a deep scheme. However, if she wasn't cunning enough, she wouldn't have sent Chu Yue to Feng Qingya's side to make dumplings, someone who even guarded against her own sister, showing how unpredictable she was.

  Indeed, the more formidable a woman is, the more harmless she appears on the surface.

  "Bang!" Another shockwave left me dazed, halftime break.

  The maid brought Xiaojiao over. Fengxueyin stretched out her hands, full of affection: "Xiaojiao—" Like teasing a child, Xiaojiao stretched out her hands towards me, clearly she didn't want to be held by Fengxueyin.

  Feng Xue didn't think much of it and withdrew her hand, gently looking at Xiao Jiu.

  "Mrs. Sister——"

  I dug into my ears, and my brain was still buzzing. Xiao Jiu hugged my leg, I came back to myself, picked him up, and let him sit on his own thigh: "Baby, you have to work harder next time!"

  "Miss, sister, tangerine."

  I started peeling the tangerine, and Niufei walked over, his lips curled up. I didn't get up, just sat there casually looking at him: "Not nervous about drawing the first game? Don't underestimate Xiaojiao."

  "Hmph, I indeed underestimated you, but this second round I won't hold back." Yan Yu's tone was very relaxed, today he changed into a new set of clothes, still exquisite and luxurious, the cloak had changed to dark green, high-quality silk shining with silver light in the sunlight.

  "Hmph, you can come at me with all your might." I also spoke boldly, with a clear and elegant tone, I'm not afraid.

  "What about inviting this prince over for a visit after the competition?"

  "The prince said so, can't the lady say no? It's just that the prince shouldn't be surprised at the lady's few useless husbands."

  "The prince said with a smile, 'Hearing the queen say that, I really want to take a look at those handsome men of yours.' After finishing speaking, he walked away with a smile."

  My arm was suddenly pinched by someone, I was in so much pain that I gasped for air, gritted my teeth and said in a low voice: "Xiao Jiu, what are you doing!"

  Xiao Jiu gave me a white eye: "Don't invite wolves into your home!" After finishing speaking, he jumped off my leg and went to the stage.

  What brought a wolf into the room? Oh well, Little Jiu also misunderstood me as a man, never mind, I'll explain it to her when my mood improves.

  When I saw the person on the side ringing the bell, I quickly covered my ears.

  "Bang!" The second round begins.

  This chapter's title is thinking crookedly and automatically going to face the wall. Hehe, I've given myself a nice slap in the face, how interesting!