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The atmosphere became awkward for a moment. The young master who had summoned Xie Huaixing previously held him back, and said with a sullen face: "Huai, come and help me play chess, I really can't solve it."

It turned out that Xie Huaijin had found someone discussing about a tragedy in the front courtyard this morning. He had only taken a glance at that mess and had actually memorized it all. When he came back, he restored the game to his memory and then pulled someone to play chess with him.

But today, the teachers in the academy and the older students were all participating in the Conference, and only those of the same age could accompany him. Coincidentally, that young master had good chess skills and had been accompanying him for a long time. He couldn't sit still any longer, so it was as if he saw his savior when he saw Xie Huaixing.

When Xie Huaixing was looked at by his teammates who usually climbed the trees together, he felt wronged. When he refused, he could not say anything, so he sat opposite Xie Huaijin in his place.

Xie Huaijin was smart, he had always known about it, but he did not know about the photographic memory. Now, upon hearing, he couldn't help but admire Xie Huaijin even more.

Xie Huaixing focused on the chess board and studied it for a good while. Then, he spread out his hands: "I can't figure it out."

Xie Huaixing's chess skills were not bad, a little better than the young master previously. As a result, no one expected him to give up so quickly. After all, who wouldn't be able to show their face in front of so many people? The young master from before had been accompanying Xie Huaijin here since before lunch.

Not to mention the various shocked and puzzled gazes from the surrounding people, they thought that Xie Huaixing would steeled his heart to defeat Xie Huaijin just because of the two of them being displeased. He wanted to solve the chess game ahead of him, yet he gave up so quickly. Even Xie Huaijin looked up at him in shock.

Xie Wanqing, on the other hand, knew Xie Huaixing's personality. He was open and easygoing, even if he didn't know, even if he knew, he wouldn't hold a grudge. It was one of his strong points that he never played hardball with.

The young master who played chess with Xie Huaijin was called Chen Li, he was the child of the assistant minister of the army, he was usually on good terms with Xie Huaixing, their personalities were similar, but now that Xie Huaixing directly gave up, he could not help but feel happy.

In fact, he had wanted to give up since a long time ago, but he was afraid that it would make Xie Huaijin, the direct disciple of Marquis Anyang's Mansion, unhappy. No one knew how much pain he was feeling as he sat there, like there was a soldering iron under his butt, and his heart was on fire.

If Xie Huaixing gave up, they could go play at the side, he did not like to delve into this mess at all.

Originally, she wanted to call Xie Huaixing to play with him, but unexpectedly, Xie Wanyun spoke up from the side: "Little Sister Sunless is often playing chess with Brother Huaixing at home, why don't we try it out today?"

The reason why he brought Xie Wanqing out at this time was just to make her lose face in front of the sons of officials. Everyone knew that Xie Wanqing was just an unlearned idiot.

Xie Wanyun looked at her gently, but Xie Wanqing knew how much malice was hidden in her eyes.

It was true that he played chess with Xie Huaixing often, but Xie Wanqing could make him cry.

Elder sister, don't make fun of me. Brother Huaixing is smart, and is looking at my poor chess skills, so you can give me some pointers occasionally, "Xie Wanqing's face was as red as an apple, as if she was embarrassed." I'm seven years old this year, and I've only learned a single beginner in chess skill, which is far from being on par with everyone here.

She had first said that Xie Huaixing was smart, then admitted that his chess skills were terrible, and then praised the other people present.

Sure enough, as she spoke, she wrinkled her eyebrows, looking like she was having a headache. The surrounding people only felt that it was funny when they saw her. They thought she was a lady with a delicate face, but they did not laugh at her. After all, it was only normal for someone like her to be a little girl raised in a room.

Xie Wanqing wasn't like Xie Huaixing and Xie Huaixing, they were direct descendants, but also boys. They had been studying at the Shouxi School, and everyone thought that it was natural for them to be more outstanding than others. However, she was just a mere Daughter of Concubine, how could she dare to show off in front of the children of these nobles and officials.

After Xie Huaixing heard her words, he nodded and agreed, "That is true, Sister Wanqing, your chess skills are really … "I don't dare to say it."

Chen Li asked curiously, "Is it really that bad?"

"Yes, yes." Xie Huaixing nodded like an old man.

"No matter what, she is Xie Huaijin's younger sister, your older sister. How could she …" How could he be so lacking? Halfway through his words, he realized his slip of the tongue, and immediately covered his mouth, looking at Xie Wanqing with an apologetic smile.

When they heard his words, the surrounding people all covered their mouths and laughed.

Xie Wanqing stomped her feet like a child, and reprimanded Xie Huaixing: "How can it be that bad?!"

A few girls who were surrounding her walked over and held her hand. One of them said, "It's nothing. You didn't know that I'm bad at making chessboard, calligraphy, or painting." After saying that, he laughed out loud.

The girl's name was Sun Xiaoxiao and her father was a general. Since she was young, she only loved to ride and attack with martial arts, but it made the old man so angry that his beard fell off.

The others also began to talk about their own lessons, which was the strong one and which was the weak one. In a short moment, Xie Wanqing got to know them well, and a few girls held hands while laughing.

Xie Wanyun was the only girl left at the side, looking out of place.

The girls started to chat with Xie Wanqing, and introduced the few young masters by her side. Most of these sons and daughters of officials had known each other since they were young. It was unknown which of them would become husband and wife in the future.

In a short moment, Xie Wanqing had recognised everyone present.

However, leaving Xie Wanyun alone at the side was not a good idea. At that time, when others spoke of her, they would say that she had neglected her own sister. Furthermore, Xie Wanyun herself would definitely interrupt her.

Therefore, Xie Wanqing pulled Xie Wanyun over with a smile and introduced them to the people he had just met one by one. This action was like showing off to Xie Wanyun — Look, they like me more and are more willing to befriend me.

But not only could Xie Wanyun not lose her temper. And accept it with a smile on her face. From the previous life, in the eyes of outsiders, Xie Wanyun must have been gentle, virtuous and well-informed. Otherwise, how would she gain a good reputation in exchange for a chance to become a Direct Daughter under her name?

Xie Wanqing deeply knew that she would do this, and sure enough, Xie Wanyun maintained a decent smile as she greeted everyone one by one. She did not shake off Xie Wanqing's hand because she wanted to pretend to be brothers and sisters.