During the Imperial Examination chaos, the news of Emperor Zhao being attacked by enemy assassins had just reached Su Li, who was playing chess with the Crown Prince.
Upon hearing such significant news, the Crown Prince calmly blocked Su Li's retreat with a black piece and then leisurely asked the newcomer, "Is everything prepared?"
"Everything is ready."
Su Li stared at the chessboard for a moment, then with fingers as white as jade, gently pushed a chess piece forward, instantly dispersing the Crown Prince's siege.
"What a move, Crown Prince..." Su Li, turning her head with curiosity, asked, "How did you convince Emperor Zhao to cooperate with you in exposing the Second Prince's treacherous ambitions?"
Xuanyuan Baiqi smiled slightly. "You underestimate the extent to which an Emperor would protect his power."
"A slumbering couch doesn't allow for outsiders' touch."
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