Chapter 654 Competition
"Miss Qin's popularity is indeed good." Princess Yongning and Princess Yongchun held different opinions.
Except for those concubines in the harem who were jealous of Qin Zhao, Qin Zhao was indeed lovable. Even Yonghe, who usually did not interact with others, made friends with Qin Zhao. At that time, she knew that Qin Zhao was a special existence in this palace.
"You were not like this before." Princess Yongchun glared at Princess Yongning, dissatisfied that Princess Yongning echoed Qin Zhao's words.
Princess Yongning smiled: "I'm just telling the truth."
She squinted her eyes and looked ahead. Queen Mother Guo was surrounded by people and came forward. The formation was huge, but her mother died on the day she gave birth to her.
If Queen Mother Guo was the murderer of her mother, she would definitely find a way to avenge her mother.
Qin Zhao felt that Princess Yongning was absent-minded. She followed Princess Yongning's gaze and understood instantly.
Princess Yongning came to her today, didn't she also want to join forces with her to deal with Queen Mother Guo?
But she couldn't take action at this time because she had to take Xiao Ce's feelings into consideration.
Since she has the ready help of Princess Yongning, why should she do anything extra?
Queen Mother Guo has many enemies. If Queen Mother Guo has attacked Princess Yongning's biological mother before, then this is not the only bad thing Queen Mother Guo has done.
There may be other victims, but there are only a few concubines from the previous dynasty left in the palace. The best candidate she can think of is Princess Yongning.
The eldest princess Yongning was by no means a good person, and she was afraid and unwilling to let her live alone, so she was called to the Royal Garden on a day like today.
Is it possible that Princess Yongning has prepared some "surprise" for Queen Mother Guo today?
Thinking of this possibility, Qin Zhao suddenly felt that he was careless.
Princess Yonghe once warned her that Princess Yongning was not a good person.
Princess Yongning and Princess Yonghe are similar existences in the harem. Princess Yonghe is isolated from the world, but Princess Yongning and Princess Yongchun have become the best sisters, and let Princess Yongchun put her first in everything. Over the years
Well, the eldest princess Yongning also found a good relationship. If she hadn't interfered, the eldest princess Yongning might also have found a good marriage.
An eldest princess with plans and strategies, but she wanted to use this eldest princess to deal with the Queen Mother Guo. If she were to switch places with the eldest princess Yongning, she probably would not be willing to be used.
"This chrysanthemum viewing party is not interesting. The two eldest princesses should continue shopping. I'm going back." Faced with unknown things, Qin Zhao felt that he should avoid risks.
Princess Yongchun's face darkened when she heard this: "I asked you to come here out of kindness, but you want to leave right after you come?!"
Qin Zhao replied with a fake smile to Princess Yongchun: "I just think this flower viewing party is quite boring. You might as well pass the time by reading my storybook in Jinyang Palace."
So, even if her chess, calligraphy and painting have improved, what's the use of learning these things?
At this moment, Nianyun suddenly turned back and said to Qin Zhao: "Miss Qin, the Queen Mother has invited you."
Qin Zhao looked at Princess Yongning, who happened to look over and said, "Since the Queen Mother has invited you, Miss Qin should not rush back to Jinyang Palace."
The corners of Qin Zhao's lips curved slightly: "The Queen Mother has invited you, so of course I can't leave without permission, otherwise I will be ignorant."
Nianyun glanced at Qin Zhao and met Qin Zhao's clear eyes, as if Qin Zhao knew what Empress Dowager Guo's purpose was.
In fact, Qin Zhao did know the real purpose of Queen Mother Guo calling her over. Just because she also knew roughly what happened before, and she had a good ear, the conversations of these people were automatically transmitted to her ears.
There was simply a noble lady named Zhang Yun who was very good at chess and wanted to compete with her. After Empress Dowager Guo heard about this, she was naturally happy to facilitate it.
If Zhang Yun can embarrass her, that will be an unexpected surprise.
Under the leadership of Nianyun, Qin Zhao and the two eldest princesses went to the Queen Mother Guo.
Just as Qin Zhao said, Zhang Yun intended to play a game of chess with her.
Qin Zhao had not noticed Zhang Yun before. As soon as she arrived at the scene, she was so dazzled by the beauty that she failed to take a closer look at the faces of the beauties present.
At this moment, Zhang Yun stood up, and Qin Zhao discovered that Zhang Yun was not just stunning. Zhang Yun's beauty was very comfortable, not stunning, but very classical.
Being so close, she could still smell the ink fragrance emanating from Zhang Yun's body.
Seeing Qin Zhao, Zhang Yun's attitude was very respectful: "Daughters of the people have long heard that Miss Qin's chess skills are extraordinary. I am lucky enough to meet her this time. I just want to compete with Miss Qin and hope that Miss Qin can give me some advice."
Qin Zhao thought that the other party was here to provoke, but seeing that Zhang Yun had such a good attitude, her first impression of Zhang Yun was pretty good: "Most of them are spreading rumors, and I don't dare to give advice."
She does have some talent in playing chess, but what adds to her is her extraordinary memory, which she must admit.
If she meets another talented player, she may not be able to win.
Zhang Yun seems like a legendary master.
"The girl is as beautiful as the legend says, and her chess skills must be extraordinary. Girl, please!" Zhang Yun couldn't hide her excitement, and her eyes were bright when she looked at Qin Zhao.
Qin Zhao was a little suspicious that he had met a little girl he had a crush on. Zhang Yun looked at her with a look that seemed too enthusiastic.
Queen Mother Guo frowned almost invisible when she saw this scene. She hoped that someone would dampen Qin Zhao's spirit. Zhang Yun said that she wanted to play chess with Qin Zhao, but this was not the style of painting she thought.
The game between Qin Zhao and Zhang Yun attracted many people to watch.
Qin Zhao did not dare to underestimate his opponent, which was different from when he faced Wu Xirou. As soon as Zhang Yun took action, she knew that Zhang Yun's chess skills were extraordinary.
The two of them went back and forth and were so absorbed in each other that they quickly forgot about the people and things around them.
Wu Xirou also stood aside and watched the chess game.
As she watched, she realized that there was something beyond the sky and someone beyond the world, so she said that Zhang Yun's chess skills were not comparable to hers.
Before today, she thought it was just a fluke that Qin Zhao won against her. But today when she saw Qin Zhao playing against Zhang Yun, she realized how shallow she had been before.
People who were interested in playing chess gathered around and watched with great interest. Queen Mother Guo saw a crowd of people gathered here, but the atmosphere between Zhang Yun and Qin Zhao was so peaceful, which made her feel unhappy.
She wanted to embarrass Qin Zhao. These busybodies who were watching were clearly just watching the show. It was too peaceful to stir up trouble.
Her eyes finally settled on Wu Xirou's face.
Wu Xirou's biggest opponent is Qin Zhao. She wants to help Wu Xirou, so naturally she sees Wu Xirou as valuable. Presumably the person who least wants Qin Zhao to win at this moment is Wu Xirou, right?
Just as Queen Mother Guo was making quick calculations in her mind, someone came to her side and said, "If Queen Mother hadn't sat down for a while, the outcome of this game between Miss Qin and Miss Zhang would not have been so quick."
(End of chapter)
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