At this moment, the person playing chess with Elder Qi was actually Elder Dong.
The retired imperial physician was on good terms with her father and seemed to have seen through her on several occasions at the general's mansion.
Actually, Xie Lingqin was somewhat intimidated by this kind of old man who seemed to understand everything.
However, she is currently dressed as a man. After being seen through by the Crown Prince, she has reflected on her actions and worked hard to disguise herself. This time, she will definitely not be seen through.
"Young man Yan, come here." Old Master Qi changed his previous indifference and beckoned to Xie Lingqin warmly. Then he introduced Old Master Dong, who was also looking up from the chessboard at Xie Lingqin, "Old Master Dong, this is the young man I was talking about."
Old Master Dong glanced at Xie Lingqin from head to toe before nodding and smiling slightly, "Hmm, not bad, just a little thin."
"It's alright, the boy is only fifteen or sixteen, he'll grow taller." Old Master Qi looked away.
"Too thin, won't grow tall."
"Eat more and you'll grow taller."
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes trembled slightly.
This conversation is so... vulgar!
"Come here, young Yan, come and help me see how I should play." Old Master Qi beckoned to Xie Lingqin again.
Xie Lingqin then walked over and glanced at the chessboard.
It's Go.
Grandpa Qi's chess skills are truly unbearable to watch; he's almost been utterly defeated by Grandpa Dong.
However, this old man Dong was kind-hearted and left him a way out, albeit in a somewhat secretive way.
“Like this…” Xie Lingqin’s finger landed on the life-saving seed, and she looked at Old Master Qi, “Move it one step, and you’ll have a chance to escape from a dead end.”
Grandpa Qi stared at the spot Xie Lingqin pointed to for a long time, then slapped his thigh. "Sure enough, you're the smartest kid." Grandpa Qi laughed heartily, looking at Old Dong opposite him. "How about that? I told you this kid was good, didn't I?"
"By the way, Grandpa Qi, what about these dishes of yours..."
Before Xie Lingqin could finish speaking, Old Master Qi raised his head and waved to her, "Take it, just leave some for me to eat."
Xie Lingqin was somewhat surprised; this old man Qi was too generous. However, it was just as she had hoped.
The requirements for vegetables in a hot pot restaurant are higher than those for other cuisines.
This kind of self-grown and self-consumed food is the best.
Thinking of this, Xie Lingqin couldn't help but smile and sincerely said thank you.
Even as Old Master Dong was making his move, he couldn't help but look up at her.
Xie Lingqin met that gaze and quickly and subtly turned her head away. After a moment, she looked at Old Master Qi again and asked, "Old Master Qi, do you know how to do accounting?"
"Bookkeeping?"
"Yes, I need an accountant. Could you temporarily fill in? Of course, I will find a suitable one as soon as possible."
"No problem. I never thought that an old man like me could still be of use." Old Man Qi was obviously very happy and agreed without thinking. Finally, he looked at Old Man Dong opposite him with a hint of showing off, "See? Not only can you still contribute after retiring from your title as imperial physician, but I can too."
"Okay, okay, you're something else. You've found a young man who's closer than family."
"That's right."
Listening to the two elders chatting away, with the autumn breeze carrying the fragrance of fresh vegetables, Xie Lingqin looked up at the moonlight on the horizon and felt a sense of peace and tranquility.
How ridiculous.
She, an assassin, had this feeling when she looked at two old men.
"By the way, Yan She, when you leave later, please see Old Dong off. He's getting old, and his residence is quite far from where I live. The old man is worried."
Grandpa Qi's voice suddenly drifted over.
Xie Lingqin snapped out of her daze, glanced at Old Master Dong who was staring at her with deep eyes, and nodded, "Okay."
The game didn't last long.
Of course, this ended in failure for Grandpa Qi, and he even ruined the game at least three times.
Xie Lingqin even suspected that when Old Master Qi said he would play chess for three days and three nights, he probably drove people crazy in this way.
When Old Master Dong left Old Master Qi's courtyard, a carriage was already waiting outside.
The carriage looked quite exquisite and luxurious.
Imperial physicians, ah, they're really rich.
"Come on, help me up."
When Old Dong stretched out his hand, it really was as if he were ordering his own grandson around.
No, it's more like ordering around servants.
Xie Lingqin's lips twitched slightly. As an elder, she was polite and respectful. "Please, Elder Dong."
Old Master Dong then helped Xie Lingqin into the carriage.
Xie Lingqin naturally followed closely behind.
Exquisite on the outside, and even more ingenious and meticulous on the inside; every single item reveals its exceptional value.
Xie Lingqin felt a surge of emotion.
The carriage was slowly moving forward.
As soon as they entered the carriage, Elder Dong stared at Xie Lingqin, making her feel uncomfortable.
"Mr. Dong, you don't have a granddaughter, do you?"
Why are you asking this?
"fine."
"I'm afraid you'll be watching your grandson-in-law all the time," Xie Lingqin thought to herself.
Old Master Dong flicked his sleeve, smiled and sighed, "You find it strange that I keep looking at you, right? Well, I just feel that you resemble someone."
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin's heart clenched.
That old man can't be that amazing, can he?
However, Xie Lingqin remained completely unmoved. "People can look alike. The world is so big, it's not impossible."
She took the initiative.
Old Master Dong indeed declined, waving his hand with a smile, "It's really impossible. She's a woman, a young lady from a wealthy family, and she doesn't resemble you at all..." Old Master Dong shook his head with a smile, "She doesn't look like her, she doesn't look like her at all."
Xie Lingqin breathed a sigh of relief. When she turned her head again, she saw that Old Dong was already leaning against the car wall with his eyes closed, and she felt relaxed as well.
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