"Alright!"
Li Hengyi quickly responded, as he had been worrying about how to strike up a conversation with Xie Zhinuan.
The layout of the carriage was indeed ingenious; even with a chessboard set up on one side, and cakes and oranges arranged on the other, it still did not feel cramped. On the contrary, sitting there was very comfortable. With the curtains drawn open and the carriage in motion, the breeze coming in was even more refreshing.
Xie Zhinuan's skill in chess was truly lacking. Even though Li Hengyi intended to let her win, he still forced her into retreat step by step without any power to fight back.
"…"
Xie Zhinuan became more determined with each battle, and after one game, she pulled Li Hengyi into another. She racked her brains while playing, utterly serious, yet still she was suppressed, unable to move.
The grey wolf and Routuan lay on one side, letting Yuanbao stroke their fur, purring contentedly.
