On this day, Zhu Fatai was playing chess with Bian Fanzhi, and the sun at the beginning of the autumn morning was slightly cool, sprinkled on the two of them, which was quite cold.

Outside the window, it is tranquil and tranquil, with the calm scent of laurel trees in the wind.

Obviously, as far as the eye can see, there are ordinary sycamore maple trees and other trees, but out of nowhere a few pieces of yellow ginkgo leaves float in, making this solemn autumn color more elegant and beautiful.

The breeze stirred the curtain by the window, the moon-white curtain was blown up, and the ties fluttered casually, weak and powerful.

On the chessboard, which looks very heavy, the black and white jade is already full of half a grid, and if you look closely, you can find that the black and white sides are evenly matched, and it is difficult to solve the kill.

However, it can be faintly seen that the white son held by Zhu Fatai seems to have a tendency to decline, and all roads are surrounded, and it is actually visible that there is a slight dew.

Bian Fanzhi's eyebrows were tightly locked, and he thought for a long time before he dropped heavily and ate a large piece of white seed, and then raised his eyes with satisfaction and smiled: "It's your turn." ”

Zhu Fatai leisurely picked up his tea, took two sips, removed his gaze from the chessboard, and said softly: "No need, Lao Wei is already defeated......"

Bian Fanzhi was really happy, and said with a sincere smile: "I have been playing against you for many days, and I have even improved my chess strength in the game, which is really a fluke." ”

Zhu Fatai said calmly: "On the chess game, you can best see the human heart, although you are generous, and very good at planning, but occasionally still lose eagerness, once the other party sells a flaw, or seems to have an opportunity, you are desperate to chase and fight, but neglect elsewhere...... If you can't change this competitive nature, I'm afraid that whether it's a chess game or anything else, it will be difficult to get what you want in the end......"

If others say this to Bian Fanzhi, I am afraid that he will only scoff at him, even if it is Huan Xuan, he has also advised him not to act too strongly, he is just one ear in and one ear out.

However, he listened respectfully to Zhu Fatai's words, and there was no look of annoyance on his face, but he replied ashamedly: "Actually...... Someone has said this about me before, but although I know that my temperament is not calm enough, it is still difficult to correct it, so although I think what you said is very reasonable, I really don't know how to change my character. ”

Zhu Fatai pointed to the chessboard and said, "Didn't you win today?" You must know that whether it is a chess game or a plan, you need to look at the overall situation, get out of the narrow perspective you are in, and judge what you should do as a whole. ”

Bian Fanzhi's eyes showed a slight hint of vigilance, and he pretended to be puzzled and asked, "What are you referring to......?" ”

Although he likes to get along with Zhu Fatai, talk about scriptures, and play games in his spare time, he has never forgotten his identity.

Zhu Fa recited a Buddha, and said lightly: "In the past few days, although I have seen that your face is happy, there is a faint worry between the eyebrows, the old man has been wandering around the world for a long time, and he has seen more such a look, and he wants to help you untie the knot but I don't know where to start, I can only use this chess game to try to dial you, but you ...... I don't think I have understood it yet......"

Bian Fanzhi put away his suspicions at this time, and said apologetically: "You have good intentions, but I almost misunderstood your intentions, I'm really ashamed." However, as you said, even you will not be able to help untie the knot, so you can leave me alone and let me think about it myself. ”

As he spoke, his eyes showed deep helplessness and gloom.

Not only the things that Nanjun Gong ordered him to do, but also the whereabouts of his sisters he sent someone to investigate for a long time, but there was no news in the end, even the person who delivered the letter that day disappeared without a trace, and there was no more word or news.

As the highest official of a county, he already had a lot of troublesome political affairs to deal with, and it was not easy to take a break in this chess game.

Zhu Fatai shook his head, and he was still about to persuade him, but he smelled people standing outside the door in a panic, looking very noisy.

Bian Fanzhi frowned and said, "There are distinguished guests here, what are you doing here?" ”

A man who seemed to be a little steward hurriedly stepped forward and said hurriedly: "Master, it's not good, there is a thief in the house." ”

Bian Fan's heart tightened, and he didn't care that Zhu Fatai was by his side, and said angrily: "Joke, there are many guards in the house, how could it be stolen?!" ”

The little steward was also very uneasy, he only hated how it was his turn to be on duty today, there was such a big event, I was afraid that the master would not trust himself again in the future, he was so anxious that he was about to cry, and hurriedly explained: "Master, the person who came seems to be very skilled, and the guards in the outer courtyard did not find anyone entering, but it was the villain who arranged for someone to clean the study, and the house slaves found something abnormal." ”

What the! Den?!

Bian Fanzhi couldn't force himself to calm down anymore, he was shocked, and reluctantly said to Zhu Fatai: "Please take a break, I'll come when I go." ”

Without waiting for Zhu Fatai to answer, he turned around and kicked the little steward, and said angrily: "Why don't you go and see, but there are other places that have been robbed?" ”

Although he lost face in front of everyone, the little steward calmed down in his heart, knowing that his master did not mean to throw all the responsibility on himself, and replied respectfully: "Yes, yes, the little one will go." ”

Bian Fanzhi ignored him anymore and went straight to the study.

The two pale-faced little guys were kneeling at the door, complaining to each other in a panic, and when they saw the master coming, they all bowed down, wishing that the master couldn't see him, Bian Fanzhi had no intention of punishing people, and waved his hand to let them close the door and retreat.

The two looked at each other, and almost overjoyed, hurriedly retreated, and gently closed the door.

Bian Fanzhi was very uneasy when he saw that the files on the desk were all turned upside down, so he hurriedly stepped forward and hurriedly found the crucial official document from top to bottom from the messy pile of papers, just afraid that there would be something wrong with the official document.

But the world is often afraid of something, but everything else is there, only the official letter is gone.

He almost didn't believe his eyes, so he rummaged back and forth twice to really be sure, but the letter was missing.

As soon as he heard that the study had been stolen, he feared that the letter would be taken with him, but now something even more terrible had happened than he had feared.

The other party was actually coming for this letter.

It was an order issued by Huan Xuan himself, mobilizing 2,000 soldiers to guard Nankang County, not only with Huan Xuan's private seal, but also with the official seal of Xunyang's official residence, as well as his own official seal. However, the imperial court has never issued such a military order, and if it is obtained by others, I am afraid that not only himself, but even the Nanjun Gong will not escape responsibility.