Li Yuanjing looked displeased. After considering Shen Wei's words, he waved his sleeve and said to Li Chengxun, "You may leave now. I will spare your mother's life."
Overjoyed, Li Chengxun kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude before taking his leave.
The side hall fell silent.
Shen Wei also prepared to excuse herself: "Your Majesty, if you are occupied, this concubine shall return to the palace to attend to her duties—"
Li Yuanjing caught her arm, rolled up the finely crafted Shu brocade sleeve, and retrieved six white chess pieces she had secretly pocketed.
A flicker of embarrassment crossed Shen Wei's delicate face.
Li Yuanjing smirked. "Stay and play another round with me. No more cheating or taking back moves."
Shen Wei: "..."
This man was utterly relentless!
Suppressing the urge to flip the chessboard, Shen Wei patiently played with Li Yuanjing all afternoon. After nightfall, they dined together and relaxed in the waterside pavilion.
