eurekapd Chapter 455 Analysis
Chapter 455 Analysis
After finishing the meal, An Lingrong suggested, "Let's play mahjong together."
Shen Meizhuang shook her head helplessly: "Rong'er, I have things to do. The Longevity Festival is coming soon..."
Before he could finish his words, he saw An Lingrong staring at him resentfully, her eyes full of grievance, as if accusing him of being "heartless".
Shen Meizhuang quickly changed her words: "But...those things are not as important as playing with you. Xiao Shi, go to Yongshou Palace and invite the Imperial Noble Consort."
Xiao Shi responded and left.
After she finished speaking, she stood up and walked outside the hall, and instructed Xiao Luzi who was waiting beside her, "Go tell Zhao Yingjiu that if there is anything, go find Concubine Jing to handle it, and don't look for me today."
Hearing that Zhen Huan was coming, Sun Heyin stood up and bowed slightly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I am not good at this. I am afraid that I have spoiled your fun. I'd better go back first."
An Lingrong was quick to grab her sleeve, then quickly let go awkwardly, saying, "Sister, why are you so reserved? It'll be so boring to be stuck alone in the room when you get home! It's okay if you don't know how to play, I'll teach you. This thing is very simple, you'll be able to get the hang of it after a few rounds. It'll be great to have a way to kill time when you're free in the future, isn't it?"
Seeing her frown, An Lingrong's eyes rolled, adding fuel to the fire: "I think my sister is smart and quick to learn. Maybe she can even win some money! The New Year is almost here. If she has more money, she can have a comfortable New Year, right?"
Sun Heyin still pursed her lips.
Seeing this, An Lingrong feigned a relaxed smile, her tone tinged with teasing, "Sister, aren't you afraid of losing? Then how about this, I'll give you some leniency and won't let you lose too badly? How about that?"
How could Sun Heyin not hear the provocation in her words, but she was just grateful for what she had received, and An Lingrong was so enthusiastic that she couldn't resist. If she refused again, it would seem that she was ungrateful.
She could only nod and respond, "Since Your Majesty is so kind, I will respectfully obey your command."
Seeing that she agreed, An Lingrong smiled even more and they went to the side hall together.
The side hall had already been decorated, with an exquisite mahjong set on the table and four chairs neatly placed around the table.
An Lingrong pulled Sun Heyin to sit down and enthusiastically began to explain the rules. Although it was Sun Heyin's first time, she was very smart and had grasped the key points in no time.
Two incense sticks later, Zhen Huan arrived in the snow. Unbuttoning her cloak, she said with a smile, "I was just wondering how to spend the day, and you sent someone to call me!"
An Lingrong smiled so hard her teeth showed, "I knew you'd be bored, so I found a new partner to play cards with."
Although Feng Ruozhao was a qualified poker partner, she lived too far away, and it was inconvenient to travel during the heavy snow. Besides, someone had to take care of the palace affairs, right?
Start.
The hall was warm and cozy, with the sounds of talking and playing cards intertwined, making it seem extremely lively.
However, after a few rounds, An Lingrong's back was already covered in cold sweat.
Shen Meizhuang sat aside, shaking her head, and couldn't help but remind her: "Rong'er, can you play cards with some brains? Sister Sun's three eight-tube cards are clearly displayed. What do you think is the probability that you can touch the last eight-tube card? At this time, you must make a quick decision, split the cards, and find a way to make other cards! Otherwise, even if I want to feed you cards, I won't find a chance!"
An Lingrong frowned, then nodded, seeming to understand. "Sister, you're right. I get it! Oh, that's not right. How did you know I wanted to play with Batong?"
"You can all see it, right?"
An Lingrong looked at Zhen Huan and Sun Heyin.
They both nodded together.
……
Sun Heyin couldn't help but hold her forehead and sigh. She had only played a few games and she had already understood this principle, but An Lingrong actually needed someone to point it out before she suddenly realized it. It was really laughable.
The game continued. Despite Shen Meizhuang's reminders, An Lingrong was still flustered and made repeated mistakes. Sun Heyin, on the other hand, became more and more proficient at playing, winning several games in a row.
Although An Lingrong was a little annoyed, she wasn't angry. Instead, she said with a smile, "Sister Sun is really smart. She learns quickly. I guess we can play games here more often in the future."
Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang smiled and said, "Rong'er, if you don't work hard anymore, I'm afraid even Sister Sun will dislike you."
An Lingrong curled her lips and said in a wronged tone, "Sister, I was just giving in to Sister Sun so that she could win some money."
After hearing this, Sun Heyin couldn't help but chuckle, and she also felt a little more favorable towards An Lingrong's straightforwardness.
The few of them were having fun when Xiao Shi walked into the hall and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, Xiao Xiazi is here!"
Several people stopped shuffling the cards at the same time.
Shen Meizhuang said: "Let him in!"
Xiao Xiazi entered the hall and bowed, "Greetings to the masters. The Emperor has given his word, inviting Miss Sun to accompany him to the Yangxin Palace."
When she heard her own name, the smile that Sun Heyin had finally managed to raise on her face froze slightly, and a hint of disgust flashed across her eyes.
The expression was fleeting, so fast that it almost seemed like an illusion.
However, An Lingrong, whose eyes had been fixed on her, keenly caught the change in this instant.
Sun Heyin quickly recovered her composure and stood up with a smile, "Thank you, Eunuch Xia, for delivering the message."
She turned to look at Shen Meizhuang, Zhen Huan, and An Lingrong, a perfectly placed smile on her face: "Then I will take my leave."
Shen Meizhuang smiled and nodded: "Sister Sun, walk slowly and be careful on the road."
An Lingrong suddenly said, "Sister Sun, wait a minute."
Then he turned to look at Juqing and said, "Go and get my sedan chair to take Miss Sun to the Yangxin Palace."
Sun Heyin turned around and looked at An Lingrong, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. In that instant, her heart, which had been frozen for so long, suddenly cracked, as if a trace of warmth quietly seeped in.
After she left, the three of them returned to the main hall.
An Lingrong then asked, "Sister, Sister Zhen, what do you think of her?"
Shen Meizhuang nodded: "He is a smart person, thoughtful and decisive."
Zhen Huan also said, "Sister Mei is right, but she is too sharp, especially when facing me. She would rather lose than let me win. It's quite interesting!"
"Why? Does she still remember what happened when she paid her respects yesterday?"
"Perhaps. However, she was much gentler towards you two. It's clear that she's not ignorant of propriety. She just feels a little... special towards me."
An Lingrong's focus was only on the fleeting look of disgust that flashed across Sun Heyin's face.