Mother, I have returned to the throne.

In the wooden box.

Each mahjong piece looks different.

Song Yuan saw it with just a glance.

There are definitely more than one set of mahjong here.

These guys, sending such gifts at this juncture, may not necessarily be a good thing. They might just want to use the gift as an excuse.

You're really going to make a killing with something like mahjong!

Since you are so despicable, don't blame me for being shameless.

You are looking for death by cheating me, the founder of mahjong!

In an instant, Song Yuan had guessed what the three people were thinking.

In order to prevent the three people from having doubts, Song Yuan pretended to be confused, walked forward, took out a mahjong tile, held it in his palm, and asked with some innocence.

"What is this, you three? Is it edible?"

"Brother, this thing is called Mahjong, and it's very popular in the Imperial City right now!"

The fourth prince stepped forward first and began to explain.

"Not to mention you and me, even the ladies in the palace are quite fascinated by it. I even heard that even my father would touch it a few times in his free time to satisfy his desire."

"This kind of thing has become a fashion now. After the banquet tomorrow, you can use these mahjong to entertain the guests. You will naturally gain a lot of favor."

"My three younger brothers have been so worried about you this time. Big Brother won't be so stingy as to not even give you a meal, right?"

"Oh? Is it really that magical?"

Song Yuan spoke deliberately, suspiciously.

The Fourth Prince was even more excited. He said, "Don't underestimate this thing. It has a lot of different ways to play. The rules are even more interesting. It's no exaggeration to say that there are thousands of variations."

"By the way, big brother, you're entertaining guests tomorrow. If the emperor requests it, you might want to take the seat and play a few games."

"What if it doesn't work?"

"Why not take this opportunity to let my brothers teach you some lessons in advance, so that you don't spoil Father's fun when you sit down at the table!"

When the Fourth Prince finished speaking, he couldn't wait to take out a set of mahjong from the box.

"Brother, there are four of us together, which corresponds to the rules of mahjong. Brother, let me explain the ins and outs of it to you first!"

The Fourth Prince had been prepared, otherwise how could he have called his friends and specifically called the other two?

He was determined to trick Song Yuan this time.

After a lot of effort, he finally explained the rules of mahjong to Song Yuan.

"It doesn't sound that difficult, but I think winning or losing depends more on luck than on your level!"

Song Yuan pretended to be innocent and made his comment.

Such a statement not only caused the Fourth Prince to look down on him, but also served as a pretext for his subsequent reversal.

"Brother, you are wrong. What cards you play does not depend on luck, but on your own level!" The fourth prince smiled with his eyes narrowed.

"Think about it, if one of your cards hits the jackpot, it all depends on your skills!"

"If you do something like this in front of the Emperor tomorrow, he'll probably say you're bringing disgrace to the royal family. Since we have nothing to do today, why don't the four of us brothers get together and have a real fight?"

You little bastard.

Where is the money sent to me?

It looks like he's here to take advantage of me!

Song Yuan understood the Fourth Prince's thoughts in just an instant, but didn't he think the same way?

Seeing that the three of them came to the door on their own initiative.

How could Song Yuan refuse?

There was a hint of mockery in the look he gave his three younger brothers. You three little bastards, don't cry if you lose!

However, in front of the three people, he still had to act. Song Yuan pretended to be deep and embarrassed. It was a long time before he gritted his teeth.

"Since the three brothers are so kind, I, as the eldest brother, will take advantage of you today!"

"Someone bring some wine!"

"Brother, what do you want the wine for?"

"Didn't you say that according to the rules of mahjong, there should be winners and losers? Let the loser drink, this way, it won't hurt the harmony!" Song Yuan pretended to be naive.

Such words made the Fourth Prince secretly curl his lips.

I'm here to fleece you, what does it have to do with me if you're drunk?

"Brother, what you said is wrong. Isn't the easiest way to win or lose money?"

"Ah? But..."

"Brother, don't worry. This is not the same thing as gambling. The ladies in the palace and even my father play this way every day. Besides, small gambling can make you happy, but big gambling can hurt your body. As long as we set some rules, it won't be considered a waste of time!"

The fourth prince was very persuasive and stretched out his hand.

"How about this, we start with five taels of silver, and no matter how many times we win or lose, the maximum is four times."

No, five taels of silver, I won’t give you anything for nothing!

Seeing the Fourth Prince taking action in such a petty manner, Song Yuan was forced to pretend to be confused.

"Ah, Fourth Brother, you said fifty taels a pair, isn't that bad?"

"According to the rules, four bets would cost two hundred taels of silver. Big brother, I'm really poor. If I lose once, I'll probably have to sell all my property!"

Song Yuan pretended to be deaf and confused, and said fifty taels of silver instead of five taels.

Such words almost made the three brothers on the opposite side burst into laughter.

They had originally been somewhat concerned about Song Yuan's ability to bear it, but when they saw this guy walking into the trap, they were naturally happy about it.

"Brother, you can't just think about losing, you must always think about winning!" The fifth prince immediately stepped forward and tried to persuade him.

The Sixth Prince nodded repeatedly in agreement, "That's right, big brother. Think about it, even if you lose, you'll only lose one family, but if you win, you'll kill all three!"

"No matter how you look at it, the odds of winning are always better. As the saying goes, fortune is sought in danger, and you can't catch a wolf without risking your child!"

Okay, okay, that's what I've been waiting for.

You've all said this, if I don't play anymore, wouldn't that be disrespecting you?

These days, good things like this are becoming less and less common.

Some people even offered me money, how could I refuse?

"Then... we have agreed that we will follow the rules you mentioned before!"

Song Yuan pretended to be embarrassed, but finally gritted his teeth and nodded.

Although he looked like that on the surface, he was actually smiling brightly in his heart!

As a native of Bashu, it is no exaggeration to say that Song Yuan grew up lying on the mahjong table since he was a child.

Coincidentally, the rule that the Fourth Prince had just described was exactly the bloody battle to the end in Sichuan Ma.

Isn't this a coincidence?

As they were talking, the four brothers had already sat down at the mahjong table.

The three princes looked at each other and took the lead in making a suggestion.

"Mahjong has its own rules, and time is a hard requirement. We agreed in advance that we'll play until sunset!"

"No matter who loses before this, they absolutely cannot run away. It's only a hundred taels of silver, don't be so petty!"

The three of them thought they had Song Yuan in their grasp and asked for time in advance.

Such words almost made Song Yuan burst out laughing.

These three brothers are good people!

I was still hesitating at first, thinking that if I wanted to play the long game and catch the big fish, I could lose some money to them first.

But what if these guys see the benefits and run away, then wouldn’t your money be wasted?

With the time agreement, Song Yuan can now let go!

"My three good brothers, I'll let you have a taste of the sweetness first, and let you understand what a true pig-killing scam is!"

As he spoke, the Fourth Prince had already rolled the dice.

Seeing this, Song Yuan did not use any techniques, but just drew the cards honestly.

When masters fight, what matters is the situation.

Only by making the three of them really care about you can you fall into madness afterwards, and then you can fall into the trap and try to kill them all at once!

"Oh, what bad luck..."

With this idea in mind, Song Yuan lost four games in a row.

The four princes and their two brothers had won hundreds of taels of silver in a short time. They were all smiling and kept comforting Song Yuan.

"Brother, didn't you just say that? Mahjong relies on luck. What kind of child would cry every day? Don't worry, you'll win the next round!"

"That's right, big brother. There's a saying that goes, 'What you win first is paper, what you win later is money. Only when you put this money in your pocket can you be considered a real talent. We've won now, and if you win it back later, it's just a waste of money!"

"Brother, I'm confident in you. I think you can win this time!"

Since you all said so, I won’t be polite!

Faced with the hypocritical statements of the three people, Song Yuan pretended to smile innocently.

Then, holding the dice, his eyes suddenly changed.

Just toss the coin lightly and the number you want will appear in front of you!

Song Yuan remained calm and reached out to cut the cards.

However, after the cards were spread out this time, Song Yuan did not move for a long time. He just stared at the cards with wide eyes!

The three brothers beside him panicked when they saw that Song Yuan didn't say anything for a long time. They thought that Song Yuan had lost miserably and decided to back out.

"Brother, don't hesitate at this moment. Just pick up a card and play it!"

"That's right, big brother. We've only got one step left on our journey of a hundred miles. You can't just sit there and watch yourself fail, right?"

"Brother, we agreed in advance that no one can leave before sunset. You won't go back on your word, will you?"

Seeing that the three brothers were determined to make a killing from him, the remaining guilt in Song Yuan's heart disappeared instantly.

You want to beat me, right?

Okay, okay, today I will let you walk out of here naked!

Song Yuan's eyes turned cold, but his face showed an innocent look.

With doubt in his eyes, he glanced around the whole audience and muttered to himself.

"Brothers, why do my cards... look like a perfect match?"