"You'll find out soon." Yang Chuxia called for someone to bring out the mahjong set and then had a table brought in, spilling the jade-carved mahjong tiles onto it. "Play this. I'll teach you. It's way more fun than chess."
After a while, Dongyang arrived, and Yang Chuxia explained the rules. It was clear that both Mu Shaoling and Ye Zi'an were interested.
After playing a few rounds, Dongyang got the hang of it and couldn't stop.
"We played the first few rounds with copper coins, now let's play with silver."
"Sure, I'm fine with that," Yang Chuxia laughed heartily. "Let's win all the silver these two men have."
When the Emperor's messengers arrived with letters, they were greeted by a cacophony in the courtyard.
"One circle..."
"Bam..."
"Three bamboo..."
"I win!"
"How did you win again? I was just one tile away!" Yang Chuxia exclaimed and leaned over to check the tiles. "I need to see if you cheated!"
