Shen Yunxi froze as she gripped the white piece, finally realizing that she had indeed done something that could easily be misunderstood, but that it was also understandable.
It was Junxuan who angered her, causing her to lose her composure and forget to hide the fact that her chess skills were actually quite good.
The reason she knows Junxuan's way of playing chess so well is because she played many games with him in her previous life, and she herself is not stupid, so she gradually figured out the habit.
Unexpectedly, she showed her anger, and it was really difficult to explain to Junxuan now. She couldn't very well say that she knew all about Junxuan's habits.
In any case, it's something we can't admit.
"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true. As for your claim that I understand your habits, it is simply because I have played chess with others many times in the past, and these habits have become my own. It is not that I understand Your Majesty, but rather that these are my habits. I believe that the best defense is offense," Shen Yunxi replied calmly.
Seeing that Shen Yunxi's expression didn't seem fake, Junxuan had no choice but to suppress his guesses. Perhaps, as she said, this was just her own habit, and not something she did to deal with him.
Shen Yunxi undoubtedly lost to Jun Xuan in this round, and the two switched to another round.
In the second round, Shen Yunxi won. She left Junxuan no way out and did what she said: use offense as defense, and completely crushed Junxuan.
Just from the game of chess, Junxuan knew that Shen Yunxi was angry.
However, Junxuan couldn't help but chuckle. He hadn't expected Shen Yunxi to have such a temper, but it was also quite interesting.
Just as the two were preparing for the third round, Granny Tian walked in with more than a dozen palace maids.
"Your Majesty, Miss Yunxi, lunch is ready. This servant will go and invite Her Highness out to dine right away," said Granny Tian with a smile.
"Okay." Shen Yunxi nodded in agreement.
The game is now tied, with each player having won one game. Shen Yunxi is somewhat unwilling to accept defeat and still wants to beat Jun Xuan so that he can't be smug.
Junxuan seemed to see through Shen Yunxi's thoughts. He smiled slightly and said, "Miss Shen, there's no need to worry. It doesn't matter if there's no winner. There's always time. After all, Miss Shen will be in Cining Palace for the next few days. If I have time to come, I will definitely ask Miss Shen for some pointers on chess. After all, I have never met such a worthy opponent before."
"Oh? Miss Lu, didn't you find yourself evenly matched with the Emperor?" Shen Yunxi asked curiously.
Honestly, Shen Yunxi could practically swear to heaven that she had absolutely no displeasure; she simply felt a little doubtful.
However, Jun-hyun heard these words and they felt quite different.
Could it be that Shen Yunxi still cares about Lu Wanqing's existence, which is why she asked such a question? Is she feeling a little jealous?
Junxuan increasingly felt that this must be the case; even if Shen Yunxi had let go of her feelings for him, she would still care about him deep down.
Thinking this through, Junxuan smiled gently, “Miss Lu’s chess skills are not bad, but they are still inferior to Miss Shen’s. I can always solve them quickly, unlike when I play against Miss Shen, which requires a lot of effort.”
Shen Yunxi nodded in understanding. So that's how it is. She just wondered how Lu Wanqing would feel upon hearing such a comment.
Just then, the Empress Dowager came out and said, "It's almost time for dinner, let's go."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Shen Yunxi stood up.
With Granny Tian's help, Shen Yunxi landed at the table. This time, Jun Xuan didn't take the initiative to carry Shen Yunxi over. He felt that she still had some pride and would definitely refuse.
The meal was quite enjoyable. Perhaps because of her game with Jun Xuan, Shen Yunxi seemed less resistant to him at the moment.
This also made Junxuan feel that perhaps he could get closer to Shen Yunxi by changing his approach.
Junxuan knew very well that even with the Empress Dowager's influence, he had developed different feelings for Shen Yunxi. He wanted to get closer to her, yet he was also unwilling to do so, which made him very conflicted.
After lunch, Junxuan was filled with mixed feelings, unsure whether to continue playing chess with Shen Yunxi or go back.
He soon no longer needed to resolve his contradictions, because Defu came to him and said that the Carefree King had arrived.
Upon learning that the Prince of Xiaoyao was coming, Junxuan left Cining Palace and went to the Imperial Study.
When Prince Xiaoyao saw Junxuan enter, he turned to him and said, “Your Majesty, I have come to greet you. I have disturbed Your Majesty’s enjoyment today. I heard that Your Majesty was playing chess with your fiancée in Cining Palace.”
Originally, the Carefree King was a person who did not care about worldly etiquette and manners. When he learned that Jun Xuan and Shen Yunxi were playing chess, he found it very interesting.
After all, on his birthday, Junxuan showed no affection for Shen Yunxi, and even avoided mentioning her. How could such a big change have occurred in such a short time?
Or perhaps Jun-hyun, this chosen one, also wants to experience what it's like to be proven wrong?
Junxuan glanced at Prince Xiaoyao with a nonchalant expression. “Uncle, why did you decide to come to the palace to see your nephew today? There are no outsiders here, so there’s no need for you to be so polite. I don’t know your personality, Uncle. The way you’re acting today makes me feel that something is amiss.”
The carefree prince straightened up. He wasn't someone who particularly liked formalities, and he only performed the rituals according to his own mood.
"Hehe, I didn't expect the Emperor to see through me. My uncle has come today to inform the Emperor that he plans to temporarily leave the capital." Prince Xiaoyao had a smug look on his face.
To be honest, seeing how happy and carefree the Prince of Xiaoyao looked, Junxuan felt quite envious.
If he didn't also have such a heavy burden on his shoulders, he might have traveled around like the carefree king, enjoying the scenery and doing whatever he wanted all day long.
"Where does the Imperial Uncle plan to go?" Junxuan asked softly.
The carefree prince smiled, but for some reason his smile was slightly stiff. "Your Majesty need not worry. It's just a stroll around. There's no need to fret. I'll be back soon."
Upon hearing this, Junxuan slowly sat down in the chair, picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup of tea into a teacup, handed it to the person in front of him, and poured himself a cup as well.
Seeing Junxuan like this, the carefree king sat down directly, picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Finding the tea in the cup quite delicious, he drank the entire cup, smacked his lips afterward, and then handed the teapot to the carefree prince with a smile, indicating that he should pour it himself.
The carefree prince poured himself another cup, brought it to his lips, and began to drink.
At this moment, Junxuan glanced at the Prince of Xiaoyao and slowly spoke.
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