With Zhu Houzhao's advice, that is, more than an hour, Liu Jin appeared in front of Xie Zhi panting with a wooden box.

"Temple... Your Highness... The object has been made, and the slave has not lost time, has he? ”

It seems that Zhu Houzhao's threat has to work.

Zhu Houzhao took the wooden box in Liu Jin's hand, waved his hand and replied, "It's not delayed." ”

As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao had opened the wooden box and displayed the pieces of mahjong in front of Xie Zhi.

This mahjong is made of wood, which is not as shiny as the gold and silver of plastic products in later generations, but it also reveals an antique flavor and a sense of simplicity.

Xie Zhi picked up a piece casually, pondered it for a moment, and said, "It's not bad, the craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry don't eat dry rice." ”

Zhu Houzhao is the prince anyway, and Xie Zhi's evaluation has made him a big eye.

Xie Zhi didn't refute either, and said with a smile: "Let's go, Your Highness, don't be stunned, go to Kunning Palace." ”

Zhu Houzhao remembered what they were going to do, immediately closed the box, and said urgently: "Yes, let's go, let's go." ”

After walking a few steps, Zhu Houzhao stopped again and said: "Xie Wu, go to Kunning Palace, you go and talk to the queen mother, and the palace will not intervene." ”

This matter has nothing to do with Zhu Houzhao in the first place, and it is already very good that he can go to Kunning Palace with him.

Xie Zhi patted his chest and replied confidently: "Your Highness, don't worry, when you go to Kunning Palace, Your Highness will look at it, and the grass people alone will be able to make Niangniang happy." ”

Thanks to such a guarantee, Zhu Houzhao was a little relieved.

The two of them went directly to Kunning Palace.

After Xie Zhi and Zhu Houzhao went to Kunning Palace, Zhang Heling was already there.

Seeing Xie Zhi coming in, without waiting for Xie Zhi to salute, he roared at Xie Zhi and asked, "You kid is not small, you dare to come?" ”

Xie Zhi had a modest smile on his face, maintained a good cultivation of Zhang Heling's posture of biting, and saluted with a smile: "Grass people thank you to meet Shou Ninghou!" ”

Xie Zhi is just a young junior in front of Zhang Heling, and when he behaves like this, it becomes more and more that Zhang Heling is making trouble unreasonably.

Zhang Heling blushed and was about to question again, but was stopped by Empress Zhang and shouted, "Shou Ninghou." ”

After shouting Zhang Heling, Empress Zhang asked again: "What is the so-called matter of Xie Banyu coming to this palace?" ”

What happened in Dongshi, Xie Zhi didn't need to say it again in front of Empress Zhang.

If so, it seems that he has come to sue.

What is the truth of this matter, Empress Zhang will be able to know sooner or later.

Besides, if the complaint works, it might be worth a try.

The most important thing is that Queen Zhang has a deep affection for Zhang Heling's sister and brother, no matter how unsuccessful Zhang Heling is, Queen Zhang will choose to be tolerant.

Not only does the complaint have no effect, but it also seems that Xie Zhi is playing with right and wrong.

In response to Empress Zhang's inquiry, Xie Zhi replied: "The grass people have made a new plaything when they have nothing to do, and the mother can relax in her leisure time." ”

Before Empress Zhang could agree, Zhang Heling took the lead in accusing: "Xie Zhi, Hugh wants to change the topic, you say, how to deal with the burning of Benhou's carriage?" ”

What else can Xie Zhi say, argue with Zhang Heling? The carriage in his house is rampage above the downtown area, and his fault is it?

If Zhang Heling is the kind of person who can distinguish between right and wrong, he will not be so unreasonable with his identity.

Since you can't understand it with Zhang Heling, what is the value of arguing?

Xie Zhi did not answer directly to Zhang Heling's direct questioning, but really changed the topic and replied: "Master Hou, this object made by the grass people is called mahjong, and it takes four people to play, so it is better to count it as one." ”

Zhang Heling was about to open his mouth to refuse, but Xie Zhi said: "Master Hou, playing this thing is also colorful, but big or small, this mahjong is a good pastime plaything, if Lord Hou is skilled earlier, and when he arrives outside the palace, isn't it much easier to win silver?" ”

Zhang Heling may be regarded as one of the top nobles in the Hongzhi Dynasty, but when it comes to money, his eyes are still shining.

As soon as Xie Zhi said that he had a colorful head, he immediately asked, "What you said is true?" ”

Xie Zhi replied truthfully: "Yes, of course it's true, how dare the grass people deceive Hou Ye in front of his mother, if Hou Ye doesn't believe it, the grass people can explain it to Hou Ye." ”

After Zhang Heling agreed, Xie Zhi put out the mahjong and introduced the gameplay in detail.

Zhang Heling's head was probably mush, and Xie Zhi spoke for half an hour before he finally understood.

"How? Master Hou, do you know how to play? ”

Zhang Heling nodded and replied: "Well, it's almost, let's start, you say, how is today's lottery?" Ben Hou will kill you and leave no piece of armor behind! ”

Cut, blow it! With his IQ, he still didn't leave a piece of armor?

Xie Zhi pulled up a smile and said earnestly: "Master Hou, according to the grass people's opinion, don't add this color today!" ”

Zhang Heling must have saved his mind to win money, and he was a little dissatisfied with Xie Zhi's proposal, and asked, "Why?" ”

Xie Zhi pulled up a smile and replied with a smile: "The grass people are very educated, and there is no silver for the marquis." ”

Zhang Heling didn't think about it, so he replied: "I don't have any money to make an IOU." ”

Half a day later, Xie Zhi looked embarrassed and said: "Master Hou, this mahjong is created by the grass people, although its rules are fair and just, flawless, but after all, the grass people have the first opportunity, if you accidentally win the Hou Ye, it will not be a faux pas for the grass people." ”

Xie Zhi took the mahjong, the purpose was just to make Queen Zhang happy, he didn't want to win Zhang Heling, and of course, he didn't want to lose to him.

After Xie Zhi's explanation for an hour, Zhang Heling learned mahjong, didn't he think he was invincible in the world, so he waved his hand and said directly: "Although you let the horse come, if you can win Ben Hou, Ben Hou will not only not blame you, but also give you silver." ”

Zhang Heling insisted so much, if Xie Zhi refused again, it would seem that he was rude.

Xie Zhi was even more bold, and said bluntly: "Hou Ye is really a cheerful person, so the grass people can rest assured, but the grass people really have no money, if the grass people lose, I am afraid they will really make an IOU." ”

Xie Zhi's words just reassured Zhang Heling, it was really easy to win him.

Soon, the four of them sat around the table, and a game of mahjong began.

In his previous life, Xie Zhi had also been exposed to mahjong, and he was much stronger than the few people who had just been exposed to the rules of mahjong.

However, in the first few rounds, Xie Zhi lost very badly, and he was about to lose the posture of his pants.

Zhu Houzhao and Empress Zhang have won and lost.

Only Zhang Heling is winning money.

There are more and more IOUs piled up in front of Zhang Heling.

Zhu Houzhao, who was ready not to speak, couldn't help but persuade: "Why don't you do it today, and continue another day when you have time." ”

Unexpectedly, Xie Zhi and Zhang Heling's answers were surprisingly consistent, and the two replied in unison: "No." ”

Then, Xie Zhi said: "Leaving the game halfway is not the work of the eldest husband, even if you lose, you will lose fairly." ”

Xie Zhidu was so insistent that Zhu Houzhao had nothing to say.

The board continues.

After receiving a few more games, Xie Zhi suddenly seemed to be like God's help, and he won by brushing.

This time, Queen Zhang and Zhu Houzhao lost more and more.

After a few more games, Xie Zhi not only won back the IOU he had made, but also turned around and won a lot against Zhang Heling.

When Zhang Heling won money, he didn't say thank you.

When he lost the money, he jumped up and accused Xie Zhi of being a fool.

The conscience of heaven and earth, Xie Zhi's ability to win is entirely due to his familiarity with mahjong, but there is no outrageous behavior.

Regarding Zhang Heling's accusation, Xie Zhi looked helpless, and said: "Hou Ye, the grass people's victory lies in luck, but there is no old man's behavior, in this way, although Hou Ye is looking for it, if Hou Ye can find it, the grass people will return the silver that Hou Ye lost to the grass people." ”

Zhang Heling has an obsessive love for silver, Xie Zhi said so, and he really got close to Xie Zhi's location and started searching.

After all, Empress Zhang is a person who can distinguish between right and wrong, looking at Zhang Heling's unreasonable troubles regardless of her image, she finally stopped and shouted: "Shou Ninghou, I am willing to lose the bet..."

Zhang Heling looked like a child and shouted, "Sister, this kid is cheating." ”

When you won money just now, why didn't you say thank you for cheating.

Xie Zhi and Zhu Houzhao are of the same generation, Zhang Heling can be regarded as a father in front of Xie Zhi, so coquettish suing Xie Zhi for cheating, this is a bit funny, right?

Zhang Heling is shameless, but Queen Zhang wants to be embarrassed, and scolded: "Shou Ninghou, I am willing to lose the bet!" ”

After Zhang Heling looked reluctant, he actually spit out these words and said, "Brother has no money." ”

Nima, the few people present probably felt that a flock of crows was flying in front of them.

But it's less than twenty taels of silver, and Zhang Heling doesn't have it?

Empress Zhang glanced at Zhang Heling resentfully, and instructed the palace maid next to her to fetch the jewelry, and said, "There are still some jewelry here in the palace, thank you for reading, you can take it!" ”

It's just twenty taels of silver, Xie Zhi really didn't pay attention to it.

"Niangniang, Shouning Hou played mahjong for the first time, I am not familiar with it, it is normal to lose a few games, how can the grass people take this silver again, today, the grass people recklessly burned Hou Ye's carriage, and Shouning Hou Haosheng should apologize."

Xie Zhi's attitude is so low, Zhang Heling should also say something.

For a long time, Zhang Heling did not say anything.

Empress Zhang could only say: "I am willing to lose the bet, since Shou Ninghou has lost, he should take this silver." ”

Empress Zhang has to give it, and Xie Zhi can't ask for it.

"If Niangniang has to give, then it will be regarded as a carriage to compensate Shou Ninghou!"

Empress Zhang secretly gave Zhang Heling a lot of silver anyway, and she didn't care about this one.

Before Xie Zhi's words fell, Zhang Heling immediately said: "Sister, that brother is welcome." ”

Zhang Heling stuffed a bunch of jewelry into his waist bag.

Is Zhang Heling still acting like a dignified uncle dressed as a marquis?

Zhang Heling had already stuffed the jewelry into her waist bag, and Queen Zhang couldn't ask him directly.

Queen Zhang, who was resentful in her heart, stared at Zhang Heling with resentful eyes.

From beginning to end, Zhang Heling acted as if he hadn't seen it.

Today, Xie Zhi can be regarded as a clear look at Zhang Heling's personality.

Xie Zhi poured Kunning Palace to solve the problem of burning Zhang Heling's carriage on the street.

Xie Zhi is not afraid of offending Zhang Heling, but he can't offend Queen Zhang as well, after all, if Queen Zhang blows the pillow wind, then his life will not be easy.

After solving this matter, Xie Zhi said goodbye and said: "Niangniang, the grass people have retired first, there is still homework to be completed today, this mahjong will stay here in Niangniang, when Niangniang is bored and bored, you can find a few palace maids to pass the time." ”

This mahjong was originally made by craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry, and it was logical to give it to Queen Zhang.

Unexpectedly, before Queen Zhang agreed, Zhang Heling directly cleaned up the mahjong and said, "Sister, this mahjong brother took it." ”

Queen Zhang's face was resentful, but in the end, she didn't say much, but Zhu Houzhao on the side couldn't help it.

When Zhu Houzhao was about to speak, Xie Zhi pulled his clothes, took out the drawings of mahjong from his arms, and said: "Hou Ye, this is the drawing of mahjong, Hou Ye can find a craftsman to get a batch according to this, in the land of Gyeonggi, there are many rich and powerful people, and they should be able to sell for a sum of silver." ”

Xie Zhi didn't like the little benefit of mahjong.

In the beginning, it was possible to sell some silver, and when it became known, there would be other merchants who would copy it.

What's more, there is a certain number of people who play mahjong, even if there are no other merchants to imitate and participate, this is by no means a long-term deal.

As soon as Xie Zhi's suggestion came out, Zhang Heling immediately grabbed the drawings, for fear that Xie Zhi would regret it, picked up the mahjong and left, and walked out of the distance, before shouting: "Sister, my brother retires." ”

Xie Zhi gave Zhang Heling a drawing, and he was going to leave this mahjong to Queen Zhang.

When Xie Zhizheng was dumbfounded, Zhu Houzhao said: "Queen Mother, Erchen immediately instructed the carpenter of the Ministry of Industry to get another pair for his mother. ”

Although Zhu Houzhao didn't say it explicitly, all his words were dissatisfied with Zhang Heling.

Empress Zhang smiled and said, "If you have a heart, if you have nothing else to do, go back and study!" ”

Since Empress Zhang was already driving people away, Xie Zhi and Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to leave.

In any case, because of the burning of cars on the street, Queen Zhang's prejudice against Xie Zhi can be regarded as eliminated.

After coming out of Kunning Palace, Zhu Houzhao asked dissatisfiedly: "Xie Wu, why did you give the drawings to Shouning Hou, if the two of us do this, we will definitely be able to earn a lot of silver." ”

Xie Zhiman smiled indifferently and replied: "Your Highness should take a long-term view, that mahjong is not a long-term deal, and you should find a long-term one if you want to do it, besides, the top priority of the grass people now is to take the imperial examination, how can you have the spare time to do this." ”

Naturally, Xie Zhi's reason failed to convince Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao was still dissatisfied.

Zhu Houzhao is still dissatisfied? Zhang Heling is his own uncle, and the biggest loss should be Xie Zhi, right? The mahjong he worked so hard to get out of was reaped for the slightest benefit.