Lan Yu was stunned. She raised her head and met Jiu Ran Ling's cold gaze. That piercing gaze caused Lan Yu's heart to turn cold. She could not help but let go of her hand and slowly moved back to her original spot. She curtsied,"Lan Yu greets the 4589th Prince and Princess Ling.”
Just as he bent down, he stood up again.
The next moment, Jiu Ran Ling spoke again to stop Lan Yu from moving.""Who allowed you to get up?"
Lan Yu bit her lip and lowered her body again.
Jiu Ran Ling snorted coldly and stopped looking at her, sipping the tea in her cup.
All the princes in the pavilion looked at each other, not knowing if they should say anything.
It was Jiu Ranjin who could not bear it first. However, just as he said " Ling 'er ", he was stopped by Jiu Ranling's fierce gaze.
Jiu Ranjin then looked at Jiu Ransheng beside her and saw him leisurely fanning the jade fan in his hand, looking like he was watching a good show. One could also see the delight on Jiu Ranyu's face.
He sighed and looked at Jiu Ranyou.
Jiu Ranyou smiled and shook his head at him. He refilled the teapot in his hand.
Jiu Ranjin saw that even Jiu Ranyou, who was in a good mood because Jiu Ranling had spoken up for her, had such an attitude, so she did not say anything.
It was the Third Prince Jiu Ran who broke the stalemate. "Sister Ling, this princess Lan Yu is also an honored guest invited by Imperial Father, so we should naturally be more polite. Otherwise, Lord Taichang will also feel sorry for his beloved daughter.”The meaning behind his words was naturally to tell Jiuran Ling not to be too arrogant.
Jiu Ranling sneered in her heart. Did she think that she would be afraid if she were to use too much pressure on her? But even though she didn't think much of it, the smile on her face became brighter. She was as innocent as she could be."Since third brother said so, then this princess naturally has to give Lan Yu some face. Princess Lan Yu, please get up. It was my fault just now. Don't take it to heart.”
Lan Yu replied and slowly stood up.
"Princess Lan Yu, since we're all family now, let's all come and admire the Emperor Peony.”Jiu Ran Ling smiled and waved at Lan Yu.
Lan Yu saw that the Crown Prince was shaking his head and winking at her. Just as she was about to refuse, she saw that Jiu Ran Ling's gaze seemed to drift towards Jiu Ran You with some temptation.
"Since Your Highness the Princess has invited, then Lan Yu will respectfully accept.”
When the Crown Prince saw Lan Yu's promise, he frowned with a headache. But since Lan Yu said so, the two brothers could only give up their lives to accompany the gentleman.
Jiu Ranyou glared at Jiu Ranling," This girl was clearly using him to seduce Lan Yu. The latter noticed his gaze and returned a big smile.
"With flowers and good tea, this princess is in high spirits.”Jiuran Ling looked at Lan Yu like a hunter who had been waiting for a long time for his prey." I wonder what kind of upbringing Princess Lan Yu has. How about playing two rounds with us?"”
" Uh..." Lan Yu, who was leaning against Jiu Ranyou's side, suddenly looked a little stiff. She hurriedly waved her hand." I'm really not good at chess. Forget it."”
"Didn't Lan Taichang teach you chess?!”Jiu Ranling pretended to be surprised.
"Of course there is. It's just that I really can't learn well. Instead, I'm better at embroidery and needlework.”
"You want to enter the palace and marry into the royal family. How can you not integrate into the life of the royal family?" If I ask you to play chess, then play chess. Why are you talking so much nonsense!”
Lan Yu bit her lip and clenched her fists in her sleeves. Just as she was about to jump up, she was pressed down again. He turned around and saw that it was the Crown Prince.
" How about this?" Jiu Ran Ling raised her eyebrows and looked at her." There are so many people in the pavilion. I'll give you the right to choose your opponent." If you're afraid of losing to a prince, you can choose this princess.”
"Princess, I…"
"Alright, alright. This princess really has to give in to you.”Jiu Ranling pointed at the boy in her arms." Twelve." He's the youngest, so you should be able to take advantage of him the most.”
Lan Yu saw Jiu Ran Ling looking at her innocently and obediently, and only nodded after a while.
Instantly, Jiu Ransheng burst out laughing. Jiu Ran Ling immediately glared at him fiercely.
A drop of cold sweat dripped down Jiu Ranxiao and Jiu Ranmo's foreheads.
A servant had already placed the chessboard on the stone table. "Princess Lan Yu, you are the guest. Please hold the white chess piece."”
Jiu Ranling rested her chin on her hand and said casually,""Shier, Countess Lan Yu is Lan Taichang's beloved daughter. Please show some mercy and don't bully her too badly.”
"Royal Sister, don't worry, I understand.”Jiu Ranliang smiled sweetly, revealing the small dimples on both sides of her cheeks.
The black and white chess pieces fell. On the surface, it seemed like they were on equal footing, but anyone who knew chess could see that the white chess pieces were always at a disadvantage. The black pieces had already surrounded the white pieces, but they were not in a hurry to end the situation. Instead, they watched as the white pieces struggled.
Jiu Ran Ling squinted at the changing situation, occasionally glancing at Jiu Ran Liang's calm expression and Lan Yu's increasingly pale face. When ordinary people saw Jiu Ranliang's appearance, they would lower their guard against him. Usually, they would subconsciously think that a seven-year-old child was not lethal. Just now she saw Lan Yu's gaze probing on Jiu Ran Liang's body, so she suggested.
It was just that Lan Yu did not know that Jiu Ran Liang's talent and thoughts did not lose to anyone present. In terms of chess skills, he was already able to stand out among all the princes and was close to Jiu Ranyou and Jiu Ransheng.
Halfway through the game, Lan Yu was suppressed until she could not move. She knew that she was going to die, but the other party still refused to give her a quick death. Looking at Jiu Ranliang now, that tender face seemed to carry endless ridicule.
"Pa--" Lan Yu threw the white stone in her hand."I'm not playing anymore!"”
Jiu Ranliang's hand that was holding the black piece was still in the air. He looked up at her."You haven't lost yet."
"Twelve, forget it." Jiu Ranling took the black chess piece from Jiu Ranliang's hand and played with it." This princess has already understood that Countess Lan Yu's chess skills are indeed a little vulgar.”
" You..." Lan Yu immediately knew that all of this was a trap that Jiu Ran Ling had deliberately set up for her to fall into. She was furious.
The Crown Prince saw that the situation was not good and immediately came out to ease his cheeks."Sister Ling, judging Princess Lan Yu based on your chess skills is biased. After all, Countess Lan Yu would be able to enjoy wealth and glory after marrying Fourth Brother. Besides, a woman's lack of talent is virtue…"
Jiu Ranling looked at the Crown Prince coldly.
Of course she could hear that the Crown Prince was indirectly scolding her.
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