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"Here, here, put it here, trust me!" Shen Yong looked at Huang Yanchu who had been hesitating and told him the location he had considered from many perspectives.

"Are you sure?" Huang Yanchu looked at the location again and again, and then looked at the place he was thinking of.

After hesitating and considering for a long time, he finally put it in the place Shen Yong said.

Because they were always being unilaterally crushed by Su Qinchao, the three of them got a little bored after playing for a long time.

This time they have changed their previous way of playing.

Not only did the number of chess pieces double, but the game also changed from one-on-one to Shen Yong and Huang Yanchu against Su Qinchao alone.

Although the two people were not very familiar with each other at the beginning.

But after playing a few games, they tasted the benefits of cooperation and occasionally even won against the unexpected Su Qinchao, so their confidence increased greatly.

He began to get ready and think about how to increase his chances of winning and how to trip up Su Qinchao in a roundabout way.

In the end, it gradually developed into a situation where one person sat and played the chess, while the other stood and looked at the overall situation and thought about moves.

However, it is precisely because of this that the two sides have been unable to determine the winner after several exchanges.

This resulted in more and more chess pieces on the chessboard, and sometimes Huang Yanchu felt dizzy just looking at them.

However, Shen Yong was the opposite of him. Maybe it was because of the changed perspective, or because he didn't have to do it himself, his thoughts became particularly clear.

Sometimes the ideas he puts forward are quite tricky and unpredictable.

Several times, Su Qinchao's secret plan was accidentally broken.

Just like now.

"Tsk." Su Qinchao gritted his teeth in surprise as he looked at the opponent's black piece, which landed on the route he had been lying in ambush for a long time.

Then he immediately picked up a white piece and cut into the black piece's territory, cutting off two possible paths that the opponent could take.

He had seen it a long time ago and had planned to go here next, but he didn't expect that Shen Yong had noticed it in advance.

Now both sides are hurt, and they have to add more chess pieces to continue expanding the chessboard.

Yes, when both sides became more skilled, the 60 additional chess pieces gradually became insufficient, and the number gradually increased from 70 to 90 on each side.

Now it seems that 100 pieces are not enough.

"It's broken, it's broken."

"Lost again!"

"That's where I said to put it!"

...

"Give me money, give me money!" Near noon, just after finishing the last hand, Su Qinchao began to ask for the money.

It’s hard to win a game now, after a whole morning.

Apart from three ties and five losses, he only managed to win six more, which amounted to a mere 60 copper coins.

Compared with the several hundred coins in the past, the income has dropped sharply.

But the other two were very happy. It was a rare occasion for them to beat Su Qinchao, and they lost less money. They were as happy as if it were New Year's Day.

"Are we going to dine in today or go out to eat?" Shen Yong stood in the middle and put his arms around their shoulders.

"Let's go to a restaurant. The food in the government office has been so greasy lately. Did they change the chef?" Huang Yanchu pouted in disdain.

He was not a picky eater. Although he had a luxurious meal in the princess's mansion for both morning and evening, he still had the temperament of a man of the world.

As long as it is cooked, not salty and clean, it can be eaten. These are his basic requirements for food.

But recently, for some reason, the food served in the government office always felt greasy and disgusting.

Especially those big fish and meat, just thinking about them makes me feel uncomfortable.

"No, I went to eat pork with preserved vegetables yesterday, and it tasted the same as before, with a rich texture and melts in the mouth." Shen Yong shook his head. He was the most well-informed among the three.

Recently, apart from a lot of new soldiers coming in during the past two months, there have been no other personnel changes. Even the uncle who delivers food in the kitchen is the same old one.

"Ugh~" When Huang Yanchu heard about braised pork with preserved vegetables, his face turned pale and he covered his mouth, wanting to vomit.

"What's wrong?" Su Qinchao hurried to help him.

They were fine just now, full of energy and playing chess enthusiastically.

"I'll ask Mei Sijie to come and take a look." Shen Yong said as he was about to go out.

Mei Sijie happened to be on duty in the classroom today just like them.

His ancestors were imperial physicians. Although he took a different path and entered the Jinwu Guard as a rank official, he still had his ancestral skills.

Normally, when colleagues have a headache or fever, they will ask him to take a look.

"No need, I just feel a little sick when I heard that." Huang Yanchu quickly reached out and grabbed Shen Yong.

He is feeling much better now, the nausea has gone away.

"Are you okay?" Su Qinchao looked at the thin layer of sweat that had just appeared on his forehead.

"It's really okay." Huang Yanchu nodded affirmatively.

"Then let's go to Yaoyue Tower for dinner. I haven't been there yet. I heard that the Eight Treasure Soup there is good. It's just right for Brother Huang to nourish his stomach." Shen Yong said immediately after confirming that Huang Yanchu was fine.

"It's expensive there, and we're not of high enough status." Su Qinchao had eaten there with Wu Sanlang, and he remembered that the Eight Treasure Soup was usually only served to nobles.

"The two of us are not enough, but Brother Huang is enough. How can the princess's concubine not be considered a noble? Right, Brother Huang?" He had been thinking about it for many days.

Today happens to be a grand court meeting, and most of the nobles who can enjoy the meal are still in the Taiji Hall.

And today, the three of them were all at work, so they could just share the expenses. It couldn't be a coincidence.

"I'm fine with anything." Huang Yanchu didn't care.

He had drunk the Eight Treasure Soup from Yaoyue Tower twice with Princess Yucheng, and the taste was indeed rare.

The color is like clear soup, fresh, mellow and not greasy. I don’t know how it is made.

"Okay, I'm fine with that." Seeing that both of them wanted to go, Su Qinchao agreed.

Anyway, he had enough silver, and he was indeed a little craving for the taste.

"Let's go!"

Yaoyue Tower

Sure enough, when the three of them entered the private room of Yaoyue Tower, reported Huang Yanchu's name, and went to order Eight Treasure Soup, there were actually two bowls left.

But there were three of them, so the food wouldn't be enough to share. Shen Yong felt a little conflicted as he looked at the lifelike dishes on the menu.

He has been reluctant to turn the page. He really wants to try it, but...

"General Su's share has always been prepared." Perhaps he saw Shen Yong's dilemma.

The waiter standing aside holding the menu hurriedly mentioned this, which surprised Shen Yong a little.

"Brother Su, have you been here before?" Shen Yong looked at Su Qinchao who was sitting on his left.

This person was just in the yamen, and he indicated that their rank was not high enough.

How come here, the Eight Treasure Soup, which ordinary officials and civilians cannot drink, has become his regular soup.

"Haha, maybe I was more familiar with the owner of Yaoyue Tower before." Su Qinchao touched the tip of his nose.

He just found out about this.

He clearly remembered that he had politely declined the jade talisman given to him by Wu Sanlang.

How could he know that he would specifically instruct his subordinates to save some soup for him?

"Is it just an acquaintance relationship?" Shen Yong expressed his doubt.

If he was just an acquaintance, how could he keep such a good thing for others every day? It's impossible, absolutely impossible.

He had heard that the Eight Treasure Soup was very difficult to make, as it required over a hundred kinds of precious ingredients, including countless creatures flying in the sky, running on the ground, swimming in the water, etc.

They must have a special relationship.