NFBE Chapter 185 Chess Pieces
Chapter 185 Chess Pieces
In either case, it seems to have nothing to do with Lin Ziping, this lowly soldier.
"Aren't you curious?" Li Qiongying looked directly at Lin Ziping. "Aren't you curious about how Wang Changping arranged for you to come here?"
curiosity kills the cat.
Years of novel and television adaptations have shown that what drives the plot is inexplicable curiosity, and in such cases, there are always cannon fodder who sacrifice themselves.
Everyone is the protagonist of their own life. Lin Ziping doesn't want to be cannon fodder, nor does he want anyone else to be cannon fodder.
She shook her head decisively: "I'm not curious. If Miss Qiongying has no other plans, I'll head back."
Li Qiongying was taken aback, then covered her mouth and laughed non-stop.
"Lin Ziping, you've really surprised me." Li Qiongying wiped away the tears welling up in her eyes with a handkerchief. "Are you curious why Qi Xun came to Fuchun?"
She paused, then added, "And Zhang Mo, don't you want to know what happened to him?"
Just who is Li Qiongying? Does she have a group of gossip experts who specialize in gathering information?
How do you understand the meaning behind her words?
In a different setting, Lin Ziping might have been interested in listening to a story, but he had been through too much today and had no interest at all.
Lin Ziping stood up to say goodbye.
At this moment, Hu Rongrong strode in from outside and curtsied to Li Qiongying.
With a serious expression, he said, "Lin Ziping, you must not interfere in this grain requisition matter again!"
what?
Lin Ziping's words of farewell were interrupted, leaving him stuck in his throat, unable to say anything more.
Upon hearing these words, he was so shocked that he choked and coughed.
Lin Ziping picked up the teacup next to him and took several sips to suppress the itch in his throat.
He asked in a hoarse voice, "Miss Hu... what... what do you mean by that?"
Hu Rongrong plopped down on the stool: "It's all in chaos outside."
Lin Ziping's heart skipped a beat.
Looking at Li Qiongying's calm and composed demeanor, he recalled everything that had happened since he entered this courtyard.
He knew in his heart that ever since he rescued Gao Chi and Li Qiongying in Xinping Village, he probably couldn't stay out of it. It was unrealistic for him to remain a nobody.
It's already on the chessboard; it can only be a chess piece now.
Lin Ziping looked at the chaotic chess game on the board.
Since that's the case, if you don't know what to do, start by being a well-informed pawn.
Lin Ziping stood up and solemnly bowed to Li Qiongying, saying, "Please enlighten me, Miss Qiongying."
Li Qiongying said, "Young Master Lin, would you be interested in coming to the capital?"
What?
Shouldn't the plot provide answers and explanations for himself?
How do you begin to ask yourself where you're going?
Is this an HR job interview?
Lin Ziping banished the random thoughts from his mind and said, "Please enlighten me, Miss Qiongying."
Li Qiongying nodded in satisfaction: "There will be a selection examination for civil officials after the New Year. You are one of the candidates. As for whether you can go to the capital, that depends on yourself."
Is this the selection of this era?!
In an era when information was not publicly available, news was held by a few people, so it's not surprising that Li Qiongying knew this news. What is surprising is that she said with certainty that Lin Ziping could participate.
Lin Ziping suppressed his shock and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Miss Qiongying."
This could be a key partner for some time to come... We must stick close to them.
"Rongrong, when the time comes, you will hand over the past years' examiners and examination questions to Young Master Lin," Li Qiongying said.
"Yes." Hu Rongrong nodded, then turned to Lin Ziping and winked, saying, "Officer Lin, you must live up to your reputation and not disappoint Sister Qiongying's expectations."
Thanks to the partners who sponsored the selected version of "Five Years of College Entrance Examination, Three Years of Simulation," Lin Ziping said that he felt no pressure when practicing the questions.
This experience deepened the friendship between the three of them.
The three chatted and laughed for a while, mainly Hu Rongrong talking about Lin Ziping, while Li Qiongying laughed beside her.
Lin Ziping would occasionally reply with a few words, maximizing the emotional impact.
Unable to resist, he could only accept his fate. With years of experience as a laborer, Lin Ziping had done an excellent job of self-preservation.
Li Qiongying asked, "Lin Ziping, do you know what was stolen from the county government office yesterday?"
"When I went to the county government office last night, there was no one there. I even encountered two thieves, but I hid..."
Seeing that they had finally gotten back to the main topic, Lin Ziping explained in detail what had happened yesterday, emphasizing that sincerity is a basic form of respect for business partners.
"You asked Li Zhen and the others to come find Gao Chi?" Li Qiongying asked.
High flammability?!
It seems the two don't have as good a relationship as they appear.
From this perspective, Li Qiongying doesn't necessarily have much respect for Gao Chi.
I silently gave myself a thumbs up for my cleverness.
Lin Ziping nodded helplessly: "They are so pitiful, I... I couldn't bear it, so... I said a few more words."
Hu Rongrong sneered: "What a bunch of cowards. They threaten people with their own lives, not knowing how little their lives are worth."
Li Qiongying said, “Rongrong, your words are biased. When the emperor is angry, a million corpses lie and blood flows for a thousand miles; when a commoner is angry, he will remove his hat and shoes and bang his head on the ground; when a scholar is angry, two corpses lie and blood flows for five steps, and the whole world is dressed in mourning.” [1]
“There are no so-called scholars among them,” Hu Rongrong said, her tone somewhat unconvinced.
"The anger of commoners may start as a trickle, nothing to fear, but when it gathers, it becomes a mighty river, not to be underestimated. There are many commoners in this world, and many of them are chivalrous and righteous, but there is only one emperor," Li Qiongying said, taking a sip of water.
"Rongrong, never underestimate anyone!"
Seeing Li Qiongying's serious expression, Hu Rongrong nodded: "I understand, Sister Qiongying."
Lin Ziping was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped to the ground.
Li Qiongying and I are from the same era, right?!
He couldn't help but mutter, "Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger..."
"What?" Li Qiongying looked at Lin Ziping in confusion. "What are you talking about, Young Master Lin?"
Lin Ziping instantly snapped out of it, lowered his head, and said, "No...no...it's nothing."
In an instant, he raised his head again and asked, "Does Miss Qiongying know about Beijing?"
Li Qiongying shook her head: "I grew up in the capital and have never heard of this place."
"Oh." Lin Ziping said somewhat disappointedly, "This is a place mentioned in a book I read before. It also mentioned places like Shanghai and Hangzhou..."
As he spoke, a bitter taste rose in his throat, and Lin Ziping opened his mouth.
He picked up the water on the table, took a sip, and suppressed the emotions welling up in his heart before continuing, "Some of the statements in the book are quite similar to what Miss Qiongying said. It's a pity that the book is no longer available, otherwise Miss Qiongying would definitely like it."
Li Qiongying didn't care much: "Books are as vast as the sea, how can one read them all in a lifetime[2]? Young Master Lin, you don't need to feel guilty. You can explain them to us when you have time."
"Hehe, Miss Qiongying is right," Lin Ziping absentmindedly agreed.
How could they know that this was not a book?
Lin Ziping sighed softly, pulled himself together, and asked, "Miss Qiongying, is it inappropriate for Li Zhen and the others to come looking for His Highness the Sixth Prince?"