Chapter 180 Royal Annual Banquet (6)
Luo Lan stood up, took a few steps back with her dress in hand, folded her hands together, and slowly said:
"This song is called Chunxiao Yin, which is naturally related to spring. The beginning of the song is silent, which indicates that spring is coming. People lazily enjoy the warmth and quietness of spring, and feel the hope that spring brings... The second half of this song
The rhythm of this section is brisk, indicating that starting from spring, people begin to have unlimited hope for life. The urgent sound at the end means that no matter how beautiful spring is, it will eventually pass. Just like life, in just a few decades, it will eventually end.
hour."
"Bold."
As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Hong, who had always had a dark face, suddenly slapped the table and roared, pointed at her and hummed:
"Princess Yu is so courageous that she mentioned these unlucky words in front of the Emperor on New Year's Day. Are you sincerely trying to make the Emperor unhappy? It seems that this wild girl from the countryside really lacks control."
"You are brave."
Luo Lan also looked back at her without fear, and although his voice was gentle, it contained a harshness that could not be underestimated.
"General Wu, what I said was Qu Zhongyi, but you actually thought of the Emperor. May I ask what you meant?"
"I……"
Wu Hong knew he was in the wrong, so he could only stop talking angrily.
Huang Shixiong suddenly clapped his hands and laughed:
"Okay, this song by Princess Yu is rare in the world. When I listened to it just now, it made my heart feel quiet, as if I have really returned to spring. I think Princess Yu wins this round."
At this time, Wu Yuanzhang, who had been silent until now, jumped in and said:
"Princess Yu's song is too short, and I can't hear the charm of it at all. Your Majesty, I feel that this game cannot be considered a win for her, but a draw at most."
At this time, Liu Dechang, who was sitting there in deep thought, suddenly said with a solemn expression,
"Your Majesty, I feel that Princess Yu's song should only be heard in heaven and is rarely heard in the human world. I also believe that Princess Yu should win in this round."
As soon as he finished speaking, Leng Xi and Leng Ming also felt that Luo Lan should win in this game. Some people who were in harmony with the Wu family naturally did not dare to say anything, but the ladies from the ministers' families unanimously thought that Luo Lan should win in this game.
Lan Sheng, and Yu Qiaoqiao, who was jealous of Luo Lan, also felt that Luo Lan's music was extraordinary and made people feel relaxed and happy after listening to it.
The emperor glanced at everyone and nodded slowly, "Princess Yu's music really made me calm for a while. I didn't expect that her piano could be played so well. In this game, Princess Yu wins."
As soon as he said these words, Wu Hong's eyes were full of anger but helpless. He had to admit in his heart that Luo Lan's music style was indeed better than Zhang Ning's.
The emperor judged Luo Lan to win, but Luo Lan's face was still as calm as water, but when he looked at Leng Yu, there was a bit of tenderness in his eyebrows.
Wu Hong rolled up his sleeves reluctantly, with a hint of anger in his voice, and yelled,
"Okay, Qin, you win. Now, the general will challenge you in the next game. Do you dare to challenge me?"
Luo Lan nodded without hesitation, "General Wu will take action personally. Luo Lan doesn't dare to respond. General Wu invites you."
After hearing this, Wu Hong confidently asked his servants to bring up the chessboard.
Wu Hong swung his clothes and sat down on the chess stool.
Luo Lan gently shook his clothes and sat opposite Wu Hong.
Wu Hong pointed at the chess pieces and said with a righteous face:
"You are a woman, I ask you to come first."
Luo Lan unceremoniously brought the box containing the black chess pieces in front of him, and smiled lightly at Wu Hong,
"Thank you, General Wu, for your courtesy."
After saying that, she picked up a chess piece, glanced at the chessboard with burning eyes, and placed the chess piece in the lower left corner.
Seeing this scene, the corners of Wu Hong's mouth raised. He concluded that this woman didn't know how to play chess and was just bluffing.
So, he relaxed his vigilance and started making moves.
The two of them were chasing each other and playing fiercely. Several ministers who knew chess also stood up from their seats and stood nearby to watch.
At this time, the place was extremely quiet. No one dared to hear a sound. The emperor also held his breath and waited quietly for Luo Lan to lose the game.
The emperor knew that Wu Hong's chess skills were among the best in Daning. In his early years, he had lost to Wu Hong. Since then, he did not dare to play chess with Wu Hong. After many years, his chess skills must have improved even more.
Already.
Therefore, he thought to himself that Luo Lan would definitely lose this game. He even thought of Luo Lan lying on the ground and learning how to bark like a dog, and his face suddenly turned blue and white.
Luo Lan's chess skills made Wu Hong a little confused. After he dropped the last chess piece, he concluded that he had won. He looked at Luo Lan proudly and said with a raised brow:
"Princess Yu, I accept the offer."
Luo Lan tilted his head, pursed his lips, looked at the chessboard with an aggrieved look, then picked up a chess piece and pretended to be puzzled and said:
"But it's still empty here. I'll add one and it won't be too late to decide the outcome."
The moment her chess piece fell, someone among the onlookers suddenly clapped and cheered.
"Okay! This chess is played well and wonderfully. It is truly unprecedented and will never come after you!"
"Yes, yes, this move is really amazing and hard to guard against."
"This move is really eye-opening. I have been playing chess for so many years, but I have never seen anyone with such profound chess skills. Today is really an eye-opener."
"..."
Listening to the endless compliments from these people, Wu Hong didn't bother to look at the chessboard, stood up proudly, clasped his fists at everyone and said:
"Everyone, thank you for your praise. Wu has learned chess since he was a child and has never given it up these years. It is not a big deal to win over Princess Yu who doesn't know much about chess."
The emperor's face also turned cold. He knew that next Wu Hong would proudly ask Luo Lan to lie on the ground and pretend to bark. This would really disgrace the royal family.
But at this moment, Luo Lan said leisurely:
"General Wu, you have no choice but to go."
Hearing this, Wu Hong frowned, looked at her with a dark face, and then looked blankly at the chess game.
At this time, someone carefully reminded:
"General Wu, it is true that you lost."
When Wu Hong, who was full of pride just now, heard this, he lowered his head with a frosty face and looked at the chess game. He shook his head vigorously in disbelief.
"Impossible, this is impossible, how is this possible? I, Wu Hong, have never lost in chess, how is this possible?"
At this time, Huang Shixiong and Liu Dechang, who were full of curiosity, as well as Leng Yu, Leng Xi, and Leng Ming gathered around them.
Leng Ming, who had always been a man of few words, glanced at the chess game and couldn't help but say:
"The Queen's sister-in-law's chess moves are really amazing. People can't see the chess moves, but she can win completely. It's really great."
Leng Xi also pursed his lips, his face filled with excitement, and praised:
"Sister-in-law, you are really amazing. The title of the number one chess player in the Daning Kingdom may change hands."
Hearing this, Huang Shixiong felt relieved and laughed.
"Hahaha, okay, you are really young and promising, young and promising."
Hearing this, Wu Hong clenched his fists with some disapproval and roared,
Chapter completed!