The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1149 - 623: Defeated Female Chess Player, Treasure of the Former Dynasty

Inside the chess society, when the noblewoman walked in, she attracted many surprised glances; evidently, noblewomen like her were rarely seen here.

Zhao Douan, wearing a grey wolf mask, looked at her strangely. With his current Divine Thought, the thin veil on the Princess Chen’s face couldn’t block his gaze; indeed, theoretically, even clothes couldn’t...

Combining this low-key yet noble scene before him, Zhao Douan nodded with a calm tone: "Add a chair."

Before the chess society’s attendant could act, the servant beside the Princess Consort immediately brought a chair.

The Empress originally sat across from Zhao Douan and, upon seeing this, shifted her seat close to Zhao Douan’s side, taking on the stance of a "close bodyguard of the Imperial Consort."

"Thank you," Princess Chen thanked with a smile, settling her ample figure down as the raccoon cat in her arms instinctively shied away, burrowing into her embrace, creating waves of elegance.

Zhao Douan remained undistracted, picking up a dried fruit from the plate, placed it into his mouth, and said in a low voice, "I thought the Prince Chen would put on airs and not appear, yet unexpectedly, the renowned Princess Chen shows up first."

Princess Chen replied with a smile, "The Prince has recently fallen ill and can’t go out. Moreover, upon hearing some misunderstandings occurred during the governor’s coastal visit, he could only send me to explain."

Zhao Douan made a listening gesture.

Through the grey wolf mask, Princess Chen couldn’t discern his expression, so she boldly continued, "I’ve heard many martial world brutes on the Marine Road, led by Qingshan Martial Immortal’s junior brother Zuo Tang, attempted to intercept the governor. Fortunately, a deeply concealed expert stopped them. Can I ask if it was this person?"

She naturally looked at the Empress wearing the fox mask, her gaze full of probing.

Very strange.

Perhaps it’s the attraction of strong personalities among women, for upon entering the chess society, her focus was not on Zhao Douan, but this white-clad red-silk Tributor. Yet, there was never any information about this Tributor from Prince Chen’s Mansion.

The Empress ignored her, remaining silent, engrossed in her role as the "cold bodyguard."

"I’m not one for idle words; if the Princess Consort has nothing else to say, you should leave," Zhao Douan said coldly, "If you want to discuss politics, bring the Prince Chen, you’re not qualified." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Bluntly dismissing her.

The Princess Consort showed no anger; instead, she apologized, "Rumor has it that Zuo Tang held high the Prince Chen’s Mansion’s flag, claiming to intercept by the Prince’s order, but despite recruiting these people, the martial world brutes aren’t loyal to the Mansion, and his words are false..."

Zhao Douan rudely interrupted, "So, are you here to apologize? Or explain?"

The Princess Consort cautiously replied, "It’s both an apology and an explanation."

Zhao Douan laughed, leaning back in his chair, with an overbearing and superior gaze, teasing, "I’ve long heard the Prince Chen’s Mansion relies on the Princess Consort for management. Seeing it today, the rumor is true. Prince Chen doesn’t even appear to explain to the governor, but sends his wife, isn’t it laughable? An embarrassment to the Royal?

"Uh..." Princess Chen showed a troubled expression, despite being of maternal age, she appeared helplessly pitiful, unsure of what to do.

Damn... this is an opponent who knows how to leverage her gender and identity advantage... Zhao Douan outwardly mocked yet inwardly marveled, seeing the Princess Consort poised to use softness against steel, he suddenly chuckled, pondered briefly, and said, "However, Prince Chen’s not a man, yet this governor isn’t lacking courage. Won’t make it hard for you, here’s the deal..."

Suddenly, he raised his head, calling to the distant attendant, "Bring the chess board."

Immediately, he looked at Princess Chen, teasing with a smile, "I’ve heard the Princess Consort also excels in chess; how about this, you beat me, and I’ll put the matter of interception aside as if it never happened?"

The noblewoman, holding the raccoon cat, showed signs of tension, "How could I possibly defeat an adult..."

Zhao Douan smiled, "If you can’t win by dusk, then tomorrow I’ll lead forces to drag Prince Chen from his sickbed to interrogate."

Princess Chen felt a chill in her heart.

The smart woman saw the killing intent in Zhao Douan’s eyes, dared not proceed rashly, and quietly agreed.

Then, the attendant placed the chess board, and the two guessed first; the Princess Consort began.

As she picked up the chess piece, the woman standing behind Prince Chen, essentially the true master of the Marine Road, underwent a significant change in aura.

Suddenly transforming into an unprecedented female chess master.

Xu Zhenguan watched with keen interest, serving as the judge, feeling a slight wicked amusement, knowing Zhao Douan’s terrifying chess ability.

Back when the Buddhist sect team entered the capital, the small monk beside the Red Sect Master swept the Capital’s chess circles, only to be defeated by Zhao Douan disguised and cloaked.

This incident once caused a stir in the capital.

But afterward, the news that Zhao Douan was that mysterious chess player was known only to a few, not widely spread.

Hence, in Princess Chen’s eyes, she likely wasn’t aware of Zhao Douan’s chess capability.

With both parties quickly placing pieces, the chessboard’s situation gradually became complex, and the Empress was slightly surprised, realizing this Princess Consort of Uncle Chen was also highly skilled, rivaling the Chess Attendant in the Imperial Palace.

Who could imagine that within the Wang Mansion in the coastal area, there lies, perhaps, Yu Country’s top female chess player?

Zhao Douan also shifted from a casual demeanor to a slightly earnest one.

"Snap."

"Snap."

Piece by piece fell, Zhao Douan’s expression was natural, dropping pieces swiftly as if without thought. Initially, Princess Chen kept pace but gradually began to struggle, sweat appearing on her nose.