The Blind Maiden
15. Chess Games

"Qingyi, don't carelessly speak ! Mocking the members of the Empire was able to obtain a beheading, at that time then perhaps Father should be forcibly demoted. Do you mind that ?" Zhuang Zhiqi asked with a stern warning.

Zhuang Zhiqi seemed to be a gentle and insightful person, but also resolute, certainly a responsible person.

It was only fitting that Su Qionglin had heard this name from Su Lian before. Zhuang Zhiqi's nickname in the Capital was as the Lover of a Thousand Love.

Because, she was considered an ideal lover by everyone because of her perfect attitude and her broad insight as well as her indiscriminate nature of appreciating others, surely also because his family is the family of the Minister of War who has been rich for seven generations.

Everyone likes handsome, kind, rich men, but not many people meet that criteria.

Some of them only fulfilled a few, but Zhuang Zhiqi fulfilled all of them without exception.

He is rich, he is smart, clever and determined, he is talented and ambitious, kind and not arrogant, of course, also has a perfect face.

Behind all that, he is also potentially the youngest Minister with all his outstanding achievements.

"Young master Zhuang, are you the youngest Zhuangyuan ? I'm surprised that you graduated at 17, that's a very surprising record. I heard that men entered the Imperial Academy at the age of 15, and it wasn't easy to get away with. " Su Qionglin's voice diverted the conversation.

"It's a pity that no, there's someone younger than me to graduate from the Imperial Academy. " Said Zhuang Zhiqi in a somewhat bitter tone.

"What ? Is there anyone younger ? Who is that ?" Su Qionglin asked in surprise.

"It was General Ling, he entered the Imperial Academy at the age of 14, one year faster and graduated at the age of 15, when everyone his age just wanted to come in and he graduated. He is a legend in the Imperial Academy and obtaining Zhuangyuan, when compared to him then I am truly unworthy. " Zhuang Zhiqi complained sadly.

"Don't be sad brother, however you still win in nature. He is not a good person, he has a lot of bad things attached to him, how can it compare to you ?" Zhuang Qingyi's question comforted Zhuang Zhiqi.

While Su Qionglin was shocked and speechless, he thought about how this Ling Yi had appeared in each of his conversations.

This Ling Yi was like a shadow that continuously chased after him unstoppably, his fear of Ling Yi increasing and anxiety attacking him. But he tried to stay calm.

"Young master Zhuang, forgive me for bringing up this sad issue. Can I ask you one thing ?" Asked Su Qionglin.

"It's okay, just ask Miss Su. " Answer Zhuang Zhiqi.

"I was actually feeling anxious towards my father, and had no idea how the current border was. With the Minister of War Zhuang, of course you should know what the current Border conditions are ? I was worried that my father would lie to hide this to me so as not to worry me. " Task Su Qionglin.

The nightmare other than Ling Yi was something rare or even almost never at all.

"To be honest, at the border at this moment there is no sign of anything, only that at this moment it will enter winter. I was afraid that people from the surrounding Empire would come to attack, for the sake of obtaining groceries. This must not be a big war and it is common every year. " Said Zhuang Zhiqi giving his analysis as well as the answer to his question.

"After hearing the analysis from Mr. Zhuang made me calmer, thank you Mr. Zhuang for making me feel calmer. " Reply Su Qionglin with a faint smile.

Before long, the food was delivered and everyone took their chopsticks and ate together.

There, everyone took their food with their hearts. Su Qionglin ate with vigor, it seemed that this was a very good meal.

Su Qionglin even added some other food, as it was delicious. He really could not resist the temptation to good food. As the food was always ordinary all this time and when he came out he got this good food.

"This is a very good meal. Thank you to Young Master and Miss Zhuang for inviting me to eat here. If not then I would never know that there is such good food in the world. " Su Qionglin said sincerely.

"Since Miss Su has already said this, then we should eat here more often in the future. I feel proud for successfully inviting Miss Su to eat a meal that fits Miss Su's taste. A lot of people complained when I brought them here that it was too fatty and greasy, and unhealthy. But, actually, this is a good meal. Sometimes, some of us choose too much. " Said Zhuang Zhiqi honestly.

"I won't choose much, young master Zhuang. I eat all the good stuff, no matter if it's fatty or greasy, as long as it's not eaten in excess then nothing will go wrong. " Reply Su Qionglin wisely.

"Miss Su is right according to me, so is my view. Miss Su, do you want to go see the game of Chess with me after this ?" Ask Zhuang Zhiqi.

"Of course if Young Master Zhuang doesn't mind. " Answer Su Qionglin.

Zhuang Zhiqi paid their meal bill and held onto Su Qionglin's hand while Zhuang Qingyi just watched from behind while holding back a laugh, these people who had originally rejected each other were now clinging to each other.

"I thought they were a good match. Brother, you have to pay me a lot for my good. " Murmured Zhuang Qingyi amusedly then went down following the pair.

The two went down and looked at each other, then Su Qionglin was invited to take a look at the Chess Game, but Zhuang Zhiqi knew the difficulty.

"The game of Chess relies not only on the view but also the heart. The game of Chess is just like you are putting together an army to defeat an enemy army, as it is a tactic you use against others. I'll teach you to play first. "Chap Zhuang Zhiqi.

Then, Su Qionglin sat down at a table and he fumbled at every box that was on the chessboard with a heart.

Then, from behind Zhuang Zhiqi led her hand to aim the Chess pawns with a heart.