jdhmnovel Chapter 542: Playing chess? Zheng Cheng's love affair has arrived
Chapter 542: Playing chess? Zheng Cheng's love affair has arrived
Yao Qingnian returned to the Duke's Mansion and after much hesitation, he decided not to tell Chen Shuhua and the others about this matter for the time being. It would not be too late to tell them the truth after finding evidence.
When she came back, she saw Zheng Cheng and Chen Laoguogong playing chess in the garden, talking and laughing like father and son.
"Grandfather, Uncle Zheng Cheng, what are you talking about so happily?" Yao Qingnian walked forward and asked.
"Girl, you're back. I'm playing chess with your uncle Zheng Cheng! Look at him. He actually said I regretted my move. It's obvious that I made a mistake because of my old eyesight. I want to make a move again, but he won't let me. It's boring."
"Hey, Grandfather, your granddaughter knows the principle of not regretting a move. You can't play rogue!"
"How could I be a rogue? I just didn't think it through! Humph! I don't accept it. I'm old and my eyesight is not good. I didn't see it. Come on, come on. If I were ten years younger, none of you would be my match."
"Okay, okay, you are the best, okay!" Zheng Cheng winked at Yao Qingnian.
"Of course, come again!"
"I was wondering why Nianran and his brother stopped playing chess with him. So that's what's going on! Ahem!" Yao Qingnian whispered in Zheng Cheng's ear.
"It's good that you know it, don't say it. The old man is in poor health. If you say a few more words, he might get angry. No one can deal with him except your grandmother."
"Uncle Zheng Cheng, I understand!"
"What are you two whispering about? Are you saying bad things about me? Come here and continue."
"No, how could I say anything bad about you? I just chatted with Uncle Zheng Cheng for a few words." Yao Qingnian smiled and looked at Zheng Cheng sympathetically: "Go! Uncle Zheng Cheng, I'm sorry for wronging you."
At this moment, a servant from the mansion came to report.
"My Lord, there is a girl outside who wants to see you."
"Miss, who is it?" the Duke asked doubtfully.
"General Cao's daughter, Miss Cao Fangyi." the servant replied.
Yao Qingnian covered her mouth and laughed secretly. It turned out that Uncle Zheng Cheng's peach blossom had arrived.
"She! Why is she here?" Zheng Cheng stood up and asked when he heard her coming. How did she find this place? Could she be here to find him? Thinking of her, Zheng Cheng felt a headache. She kept muttering to him every day. He finally returned home, and she came to him again. He had no choice but to come to the Duke's Mansion to hide away. Unexpectedly, she could find him here.
"I don't know." The servant replied with a salute.
"I have something to do, so I'll excuse myself and leave through the back door. If she asks about me, just say I wasn't here, okay?"
"Stop! Look at what you have accomplished. There are girls chasing you, why are you running?! Sit down!" Duke Chen stopped him.
"I... I didn't run away. I'll explain this to you later..."
He was about to slip away when he heard a clear voice: "Zheng Cheng! Where are you going!"
"Haha... I'm not going anywhere... I just suddenly remembered that I have some official business to deal with." Zheng Cheng smiled awkwardly.
"Then let me go with you!"
"No need! I remember that I don't have to go on official business right now. Miss Cao, why are you here?" Hearing that she was going to accompany him, Zheng Cheng stopped and changed the topic.
"I heard that Miss Chen's sword dance was a stunning success at the Queen Mother's banquet last time, and everyone who saw it praised it. I happened to pass by the Duke's Mansion today, so I came in to visit." Cao Fangyi said carelessly. Seeing the old Duke Chen standing aside, she stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Greetings, old Duke Chen. I always hear my father mention you, saying how high-spirited and meritorious you are in person. When I see you today, you are indeed very impressive. It seems that my father did not lie." The person who came in was Cao Fangyi, the girl who chased Zheng Cheng. This surprised Yao Qingnian a little, as it was somewhat different from the rumors outside.
"You are such a sweet-talker, girl. It seems the rumors from the outside world are not credible! What a sensible and well-behaved child." The Duke was amused and laughed.
"Does the outside world say that I'm rude and unreasonable, and not like a girl at all?" Unexpectedly, Cao Fangyi is so open and generous, and doesn't care at all what others think of her.
"Haha, the mouth is in other people's hands, let them say whatever they want, just be happy. I think you have a naive, straightforward and frank personality."
"My Lord, you have good vision. By the way, this must be Miss Chen from your mansion, right? I've heard people mention you a lot recently. Not only are you an excellent doctor, but you're also quite talented. With your sword dance, you won the applause of the whole room. Nice to meet you. My name is Cao Fangyi."
"Miss Cao, you are too kind. Rumors in the capital are true and false. I hear them occasionally and just use them as a way to kill time after dinner." Yao Qingnian replied politely.
"Call me Fangyi. We hit it off right away and we are destined to be friends from now on." Cao Fangyi said familiarly.
"Hmm? Yes, my name is Chen Nianran." Because Shen Nianran's identity has not been made public yet, Yao Qingnian has discussed with the people from the Duke's Mansion and decided that she should temporarily replace Nianran's identity. It's just a name anyway, and Yao Qingnian doesn't care.
"Then I'll call you Nianran." She ran over and said with a smile.
"..." Zheng Cheng and Duke Chen on the side were both amused by her.
"Nianran, can you ride a horse? It's so boring in the backyard of this house. Come to the camp someday and we can go riding. I have a great place that no one else knows about."
"It will be a little bit."
"It's OK as long as you know it. It doesn't matter if you don't know it. I can teach you." Cao Fangyi said with a smile.
"Okay." Yao Qingnian agreed.
"That's a happy decision." The two of them agreed to go horseback riding together near the campsite in the suburbs another day.
Afterwards, Cao Fangyi kept whispering around Zheng Cheng, which made Zheng Cheng feel a little embarrassed. He hurriedly asked someone to send her back. Cao Fangyi had to say goodbye and leave. Before leaving, she specifically reminded Yao Qingnian not to forget their agreement.
Yao Qingnian nodded.
After everyone left, Old Duke Chen said to Zheng Cheng, "Zheng Cheng, Miss Cao is straightforward and simple-minded. Although she is a little young, it's rare that she doesn't despise you for being alone. If you think it's appropriate, get married as soon as possible! Then I can go see my old brother later." Old Duke Chen advised earnestly.
"I..." He hesitated for a moment.
"I know you still miss Shuhua, but it's been so many years. Since she doesn't have this intention, you should let it go and think about yourself."
"Well, I'll think about it." Zheng Cheng nodded a little frustrated, but now that he saw that Chen Shuhua was living a good life, he no longer had any regrets.
"That's right. Seize the opportunity while you are still young. Otherwise, opportunities will not wait for anyone." The old Duke patted him on the shoulder and continued to let him play chess with him. Zheng Cheng was absent-minded. This time he really lost to the old Duke...