"Imperial Father spends most of his time sleeping now. Imperial Mother won't even let me talk to Imperial Father …" The proud Lolita propped up her chin with one hand and sat opposite Li Yi. Bored, she picked up the chess pieces on the chessboard and muttered, "I wanted to play chess with Imperial Father today. If I deliberately lost a few games to him, perhaps Imperial Father would be happy …"
Li Yi rubbed her head and said, "You know how to let go. Our Shouning has also grown up now …"
In the past, when Li Yi rubbed her head like this, she would always squint her eyes, smile, and reveal the dimples at the corners of her mouth, like a lazy cat.
She didn't know when it started, but she started to resist this action.
"In that game just now, I also let Sir win a few times. Otherwise, I would have won a long time ago …"
She puffed out her chest and said with some pride, "Moreover, I didn't just grow up. I've grown up a long time ago. I'll be fifteen soon!"
A fifteen-year-old proud Lolita could no longer be called a little girl. When Li Yi looked carefully, he found that the trace of baby fat on her face was now completely gone.
She looked at Li Yi with joy, shook his arm and said, "Sir, now that I've grown up, can I drink the same soup as Imperial Sister?"
Li Yi was startled. He lowered his head to look at her and asked, "Why do you want to drink that kind of soup?"
"Nothing much. If Imperial Sister can drink it, then I can drink it too …" She lowered her head and looked at her toes. She said with a red face, "Moreover, I've already asked the nannies in the palace …"
Making soup for Xiao Huan and Ruyi was out of consideration for family. Giving soup to the Eldest Princess was out of concern for a friend. To let a proud Lolita drink soup, then he was a beast with evil intentions. Before he could think of a reason to fool her, the servants of the Li family came to report that a guest had come to visit.
This was truly an unexpected guest.
Qin He stepped into the hall and bowed. "Greetings, Lord Li."
Wu Er lowered his head and walked over from behind. He silently stood behind Li Yi.
Li Yi stretched out his hand and said, "Sit."
After Qin He sat down, he looked at the girl who had an extraordinary temperament and was playing with the chessboard in boredom.
Li Yi introduced, "This is Princess Shouning."
Qin He, who had already sat down, suddenly stood up and said respectfully, "This commoner greets Your Highness."
"Don't stand on ceremony, don't stand on ceremony …" The proud Lolita waved her hand. She didn't like these people who had to bow endlessly when they saw her. She was still waiting for this person to leave so that she could talk to the mister about drinking the soup.
Li Yi picked up his teacup and gestured to Qin He, asking, "May I know why Fifth Master Qin is here today?"
"Qin He is not worthy of Lord Li's title of Fifth Master." After Qin Wuye sat down, he shook his head and said, "Lord Li, you've been investigating the Qin family's case these days. I wonder if you've found anything?"
Li Yi put down his teacup, looked at him in surprise, and asked, "Fifth Master, do you think it's appropriate for you to ask this question?"
"Lord Li is wise. If the Qin family has really done something dirty, I don't think they can hide it from you." Qin He shook his head and said, "It's just that sometimes, in addition to the result, the process is equally important."
Fifth Master Qin took out a thick book from his sleeve, put it on the table, and said, "The Qin family is attached to the Cui family and the King of Shu. All these years, they have done a lot of things behind my father's back, all of which are in this book …"
After he sat back down, he said, "The missing women's case that Lord Li is investigating involves not only the Qin family. This case has always been secretly planned by my good-for-nothing nephew. Unfortunately, although he is good-for-nothing, he is a rare tough nut to crack. Please forgive me for being powerless."
Li Yi's gaze lingered on him for a long time before he asked, "Is Qin Yu still alive?"
Qin He nodded. "Yes."
Li Yi took a sip of tea, then gave him a thumbs-up and praised, "Fifth Master Qin, you really have a good way."
Qin He just modestly cupped his hands. "In terms of means, I am far inferior to you, Lord Li."
The two of them complimented each other face to face, which seemed a little shameless. Li Yi looked at him and asked, "You came today to deliver this?"
Qin He shook his head and said, "I also wanted to remind you, Lord Li, that this case involves a lot of people. Once it is investigated in depth, I'm afraid it will affect half of the capital. It's best to be careful."
Li Yi looked distressed. "Then what should I do? I definitely can't fight half of the capital. How about we stop investigating and go to His Majesty to receive punishment …"
"…"
Qin He lowered his head, then quickly raised it again. Looking at the chessboard beside him, he said, "Press the strong and not the weak. Take away a few of their most important chess pieces, and they will also lose the game."
Li Yi nodded, looked at him, and asked, "Fifth Master, do you also play chess?"
This turn could not be said to be small. Qin He came back to his senses and nodded. "I know a little."
Among the people she found who could play against her, the arrogant Lolita had no opponents. Li Yi handed the black chess pieces to Qin He, then looked at the arrogant Lolita and said, "If you beat him, you can drink as much soup as you want."
The arrogant Lolita's eyes lit up, and she asked excitedly, "Really?"
Li Yi nodded. "When has Master ever lied to you?"
"Pinky swear!"
After confirming with Li Yi, the arrogant Lolita looked at Qin He and urged, "What are you still standing there for? Come over and play chess!"
Qin He lowered his head and said, "What kind of status do I have? How could I dare to play chess with the princess …"
The arrogant Lolita put her hands on her hips like a little hen and pretended to be fierce. "I tell you to play, so play. This is an order!"
Qin He glanced at Li Yi and had no choice but to sit over.
After a dozen moves, the arrogant Lolita wrinkled her pretty nose and said with dissatisfaction, "Even if I want to win, I want to win fair and square. I don't need you to go easy on me. If you go easy on me again, I will ask Father Emperor to beat you!"
Qin He's face was expressionless, but a trace of surprise appeared in his eyes. He nodded and said, "This commoner obeys."
Although Li Yi had also investigated this Fifth Master of the Qin family, he only knew that he was good at chess from a seemingly unintentional sentence from Prince Ning.
The arrogant Lolita did not lack talent. What she lacked was the accumulation of time and experience. In terms of chess skills, she was still a distance away from these old foxes.
Not long after, her delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly.
Qin He put down a chess piece and stood up. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, thank you for going easy on me."
The arrogant Lolita's little face showed a look of distress. If she lost, she would not be able to drink the soup that Master personally brewed. She glared at the person opposite her. This man was really hateful. She was still a child. Did he not know to go easy on her?
"What are you so proud of!" She curled her lips and removed the black chess pieces at several key positions on the chessboard. She put down her white chess pieces and said proudly, "Now I've won!"
Qin He opened his mouth. The arrogant Lolita immediately said, "Don't speak. If you speak again, I'll have Imperial Father beat you!"
Li Yi looked at Qin He and said with a smile, "Sorry, this is how our family plays chess."
The arrogant Lolita was overjoyed because Master had just said "our family" …
Qin He looked at the chessboard, then looked at Li Yi. He seemed to have understood something. A smile also appeared on his face. He took back the booklet on the table and bowed, saying, "I've lost. Your Highness, Lord Li, I will take my leave."
"Master, I've won!" The arrogant Lolita turned to look at him and made a gesture of victory.
In the kitchen, Li Yi helped the arrogant Lolita boil soup. He conveniently took a chicken leg and handed it to the sloppy old man standing outside the door with a bitter expression.
The sloppy old man glanced at him. "I have no appetite."
"Forget it, forget it. That thing … I'll give it to you." Li Yi took out a booklet and handed it to him. He said, "If you don't have enough people, you can go to the Liu Alliance to find Lu Luo. They shouldn't refuse Xu's request."
After the sloppy old man took the booklet, he flipped through it and turned to leave.
After a few steps, he turned back and snatched the chicken leg from Li Yi's hand. The next moment, his figure suddenly disappeared.
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