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Princess Pingyang looked at Lin'an with heartache in her bright eyes and took ten taels of silver from in front of her and gave it to Lin'an.
Even with this hand, you can still get hit by a cannon fodder; it seems you haven't been hit by cannon fire enough.
"Lin'an, let me lend you this first."
Biao Biao reached out and pushed her away, saying, "Sister Pingyang, I have plenty of money!"
She turned around and shouted, "Gangzi, give me the money!"
A pretty palace maid with big eyes trotted over, her body slightly bowed.
“Princess…this is the last bag…”
Lin'an took the money bag and looked warily at the other three women, noticing that their attention was not on him.
Mu Nanzhi smiled broadly, counting the few pieces of silver in front of her, humming a little tune as she did so.
"Finally got a win, after almost ten games without a win."
Xu Lingyue's eyebrows were curved, and she was as beautiful as a newly blooming peach blossom.
"Sister Nanzhi has excellent card skills, but she is too cautious. If she were bolder, she could win even more."
Mu Nanzhi's jewel-like eyes lit up instantly, and she gently took Xu Lingyue's small hand.
"Yue'er understands me best. I've almost won so many times."
"I have really good luck, but I'm too cautious. You're absolutely right."
Pingyang lowered her head, sniffed her nose, and secretly rolled her eyes.
If Xu Lingyue hadn't deliberately set the stage, Mu Nanzhi would have lost everything long ago.
Looking around, Xu Lingyue, though from humble beginnings, is a true queen.
As for Mu Nanzhi, she just has a high opinion of herself.
Princess Lin'an... she often forgets the rules, which is truly something else.
“Pingyang is still the best; you always win the most.” Xu Lingyue looked at Princess Pingyang with gentle eyes.
Princess Pingyang's status has changed significantly since Princess Lin'an entered the household.
They used to call her "Master's Wife" all the time, but now they've all changed their way of addressing her.
Everyone knew the truth, but no one said it aloud.
Pingyang's delicate, picturesque eyebrows and eyes unfolded, revealing a pure and lovely, yet charming and beautiful appearance.
"Moon, you really should thank me properly..."
Xu Lingyue's smile faltered slightly, but she immediately understood and knew she would definitely thank Pingyang properly.
Without Pingyang, given Mu Nanzhi and Lin'an's limited intelligence, they wouldn't have been able to lift them up even if they wanted to.
In that case, Xu Lingyue would definitely win the most, so she would rather not play at the card table.
Fortunately, there was a smart princess, and with Xu Lingyue's help, Pingyang won the most.
In that case, Mu Nanzhi and Lin'an, who are of noble birth, wouldn't be unhappy.
Sure enough, Lin'an cheered repeatedly because Pingyang won more.
Seeing that no one was looking in their direction, Lin'an whispered, "Gangzi, has Simu arrived yet...?"
"Come on, come on..."
After two more rounds, another beauty, Wang Simu, gracefully approached, led by her maid.
"Simu greets all the princesses."
Wang Simu smiled sweetly, curtsied, and was very courteous.
"Simu, don't be shy, come help me!" Biao Biao was anxious and waved her hand loudly.
"Simu's here. I'm tired, why don't you play for a while?" Xu Lingyue said with a smile.
Wang Simu said respectfully, "You're too kind, Princess Xu. I just came to visit."
Lin'an interjected, "Lingyue, sit down quickly, don't change people."
"With the same four people as before, and with my sister Simu's help, we'll definitely win the money back."
As the clattering of mahjong tiles filled the air, the women's attitudes began to shift.
Xu Lingyue rubbed the mahjong tiles with a smile, secretly assessing the situation in her mind.
Wang Simu is known as a talented woman, and writing poetry and prose is naturally her forte. I wonder how good she is at card games.
Mu Nanzhi counted the cards in her hand, nervously arranging them and thinking, not daring to be distracted for a moment.
Princess Pingyang was observant and attentive to all directions.
Mahjong was created by Li Chang'an, but it is not yet widely popular.
Even if Wang Simu knew the rules, he probably wouldn't be too familiar with them.
Princess Pingyang then shook her head slightly.
No, if anyone had helped, Lin'an wouldn't have lost so badly.
Like Mu Nanzhi, Biao Biao was already somewhat flustered when arranging the tiles.
You could tell from her panicked eyes and busy little hands that her brain was already overloaded.
Wang Simu glanced at Biao Biao's sign and already knew what was going on.
She had only heard Gangzi explain the rules of mahjong once, and they didn't seem too difficult.
She glanced again at the distribution of loose silver coins on the card table. Princess Pingyang had the most, so this woman must be a formidable opponent.
Secondly, Xu Lingyue is also quite numerous.
Princess Xu is dignified, skillful, and follows the rules; she should not be a calculating person.
As for Princess Mu, her beauty was indeed stunning, and her chest was quite full.
But looking into her eyes, they seemed as clear and unobstructed as those of Lin'an.
Wang Simu puffed out his chest, feeling that the current situation was generally under control.
The first lap began, under the focused gaze of everyone.
"Sister Simu, my cards don't seem to be very good."
Biao Biao bit her lip, her alluring peach blossom eyes clear and bright.
Wang Simu smiled encouragingly, "Princess, it's alright. It doesn't matter if you don't have a good hand."
Mu Nanzhi nodded secretly. Lin'an's situation is not good, but my opportunity has come.
Xu Lingyue and Princess Pingyang were more relaxed.
Lin'an has a bad hand and poor card skills. With Wang Simu around, she should just avoid making careless mistakes and protect the princess's dignity.
"Little Chicken." Xu Lingyue casually played a card.
Just as Princess Pingyang was about to draw her card, she heard Wang Simu say in a clear voice.
"Princess, you have won with 1, 4, and 7 of bamboo."
"Ah! You mean me?" Biao Biao turned her head in surprise and looked at Wang Simu, who was wearing a polite smile.
She pointed her pale finger at the tip of her nose. "Me?"
Wang Simu stretched out her long, slender hand, pushed over the Lin'an card, and then took one of the cards.
After her explanation, Biao Biao slammed her hand on the table.
"I see!"
"I lost because I didn't understand the rules!"
Princess Pingyang secretly covered her face, for Li Chang'an's first teacher was Lin'an.
Games like Gomoku, Chinese Chess, and Mahjong all originated from the Lin'an Palace.
Of all the things related to food, drink, and entertainment, Li Chang'an first taught Lin'an...
Sister Huaiqing and Sister Lin'an are biological sisters, yet their minds are so different.
So it seems the problem lies with Consort Chen...
“Yes, yes, I’m just not familiar with the rules in Lin’an,” Xu Lingyue said with a sweet smile.
She thought to herself, "Wang Simu picked it up so quickly on his first time playing cards."
When the Heavenly King was in the capital, Miss Wang often came to ask him for advice on poetry.
Only Her Majesty the Empress and Miss Wang could discuss poetry with the Heavenly King.
It seems this woman is a formidable rival.
“Yes, Lin’an, just play a few more rounds and you’ll be fine.” Princess Pingyang smiled warmly.
Miss Wang is quick-witted and also very close to her master.
I live in the Prince's Mansion, so I have the advantage of being close to the water.