After I Transmigrate into a Book, the Regent Sets His Sights on Me

Chu Jinhuai was the second legitimate son of the General's household, cherished by his parents and protected by his elder brother. He had lived like a magnolia carefully tended, pure and bright, untouched by the sorrows of the world.

He had never imagined that his peaceful, uneventful life would become entangled with Xiao Yuche, the powerful regent who held sway over the court. That lord was the bedrock of the imperial court, and a man everyone spoke of only in hushed tones. A sweep of his cold, stern gaze was enough to silence every official in the hall. Rumor had it he was ruthless, able to turn the clouds and rain with a flick of his hand. He often rolled a white jade chess piece between his fingers, and every move decided someone's fate.

Yet an accident suddenly brought two parallel paths together. Whenever Xiao Yuche looked at him, there was a depth in his gaze that Chu Jinhuai couldn't understand, as though he were sizing him up, or concealing a turbulent undercurrent.

“The young master of the General's household has certainly been raised with a fine disposition.” The man lounged on the couch, idly playing with a chess piece. His tone gave nothing away, yet Chu Jinhuai felt an inexplicable pressure.

He only wanted to live peacefully with his family, unaware that he had already become a “piece” the regent was determined to claim. When a pure-hearted young nobleman collides with a regent who holds power in his hands, will this sudden entanglement bring blessing or disaster?

(The all-powerful regent as the pursuer × the pampered, carefree second legitimate son as the pursued, powerful characters collide and their fates intertwine)

This is my first time writing, so I'm inexperienced. Please be kind, everyone.