Shaohua is Junqing

In Qiu Shuang Pavilion, Beitang Mo Ran is reading a book.

"Go and ask the princess to come over." Beitang Mo Ran said to the maid beside him.

"Yes." The maid responded and went to Qingfang Garden.

"Princess, the prince invites you."

"Where is the prince?"

"Qiu Shuang Pavilion."

"Okay, I'll be there right away." After Siyu put away Beitang Mo Ran's calligraphy and her own calligraphy, she followed the maid to Qiu Shuang Pavilion.

"Your Highness is looking for me?"

"Come with me to the palace tomorrow."

"The Emperor requested it?"

"Yes, the previous chess game was not finished. The emperor asked me to take you with me when I enter the palace again."

"Okay, I'll go with the prince." Siyu agreed happily.

Beitang Mo Ran heard this and also laughed.

The next day, Siyu specially wore the clothes given to her by Beitang Mo Ran and went into the palace with him. He knew what Siyu was thinking at a glance and was very happy.

Imperial Palace, Baohe Hall.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

"Your humble servant Shaohua pays respect to His Majesty."

"No need to stand up. In the future, when there are no outsiders around, you don't have to stick to these etiquettes. Just be more casual, and I will feel more relaxed."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I don't like these red tapes either."

"Shaohua, please cut some fruit for me and my uncle today. I have specially asked Eunuch Zhou to prepare a small knife today. I will not let you use the guards' long swords anymore."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration. I will go cut some fruit for you and the prince right away." Siyu smiled and jumped as she went.

Beitang Mo Ran smiled when he saw Si Yu being so cute.

"Uncle, let's continue."

"Yes."

It is indeed much more convenient to cut fruit with a small knife. Siyu quickly cut the fruit and then handed the small knife to Eunuch Zhou.

"Eunuch Zhou, I know you are very panicked, please put the knife away quickly."

"Thank you for your understanding, my lord. I am very afraid of this kind of weapon."

Siyu walked over to the emperor and Beitang Moyan with some fruit in her hand. Seeing that they were playing chess intently, she said nothing, put the fruit plate aside, and sat there watching.

Beitang Mo Ran was looking at the chessboard. When he reached out to take the chess piece from the box, Siyu handed him a piece of fruit. It was slightly cold to the touch, but it was not a chess piece. He looked up in surprise and saw a smiling face. His expression warmed up instantly and he took the fruit and put it in his mouth.

"Your Majesty, you can eat too." Then he brought the fruit plate over.

After eating the fruit, the two continued to play chess, but Beitang Mo Ran's mind was no longer on the chess game. From time to time, he would glance at Si Yu who was sitting next to him.

"I won." The emperor's sudden words brought him back to his senses.

"Your Majesty's chess skills have greatly improved, and he deserves to win."

"Don't you feel guilty for saying this, uncle?"

"What does your Majesty mean? I am speaking the truth." Beitang Mo Ran was panicking inside, but he looked calm.

"Uncle's chess skills are the best in the capital. I have never won against him before. But today, uncle's mind was not on the chess game, so I took the opportunity to win this game."

The emperor had already seen some clues. His uncle was very outstanding in appearance, character, talent and ability. The daughters of the major families and princes in the capital admired him very much and wanted to marry him. However, his uncle did not like beautiful women and would not even look at them. But now he was very concerned about a girl who suddenly appeared and had unknown origins.

But it is not surprising when you think about it. Shaohua is not only good-looking, lively and lovely, but also dexterous. She is indeed different from those well-behaved and stereotyped young ladies from aristocratic families in the capital. Even the queen mother, who is always picky, can catch her eye. No wonder the emperor's uncle falls in love with her.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind, but your chess skills have indeed improved." Beitang Mo Ran changed the subject.

"Forget it. I know my chess skills very well. Let's stop here today. I want to take a rest." The emperor knew that he didn't want to continue this topic, so he stopped talking.

"I will take my leave, and I will take my leave."

The two men left the Baohe Hall.

"During both chess games, you just sat there and didn't say anything. Why?"

"'A true gentleman watches chess without saying a word'. Besides, I don't really understand it, so I can't say anything."

"If you want to learn, I can teach you."

"Okay, but Your Highness must be mentally prepared. I might learn very badly and might make Your Highness so angry that you will regret accepting me as your disciple." Siyu said with a smile.

"I won't regret it." Beitang Mo Ran said in a gentle tone.