Faced with this person's discourtesy.
Neither Princess Hewan nor Prince Heng lost their temper; they merely felt displeased.
Though young, the two were sufficiently deep-minded and thorough in their conduct.
Otherwise, Liu Yun would not have taken a liking to them and kept them by her side to nurture them.
Although the person before them was rude.
He was a guest in Lord Jing's home, and someone with such a presence was certainly no ordinary person.
"Why have you come out instead of receiving guests in the hall?" Li Ping'an asked casually.
Jingyun answered truthfully, "Father and Her Majesty have matters to discuss, so we came out."
"I see."
Jingyun glanced at the board. "Sir, were you playing against Father just now?"
"Yes. Your father ran off halfway through. An old habit of his, and he still hasn't changed it after all these years."
Holding a stone, Li Ping'an raised his eyes to the three children.
"Since you happen to have nothing to do, why not play a game with me?"
"I will!"
Prince Heng was the first to speak.
Smiling, Li Ping'an gathered the stones back. "How old are you this year, Prince?"
Prince Heng frowned.
That tone sounded as though he were speaking to a small child, which made him very uncomfortable.
Still, he answered.
"I am fifteen this year."
"And you, Princess?"
"The same age."
Li Ping'an placed a stone.
Prince Heng's brow furrowed tightly. He placed his stones at a flying pace, his moves sweeping and bold.
His desire to attack was strong, clearly carrying a trace of anger.
His first move was like a hare, his second like a furious horse.
Prince Heng and Princess Hewan's teacher was a nationally renowned master of Great Sui.
They had few rivals their own age, and even many