Jinghongbiying

During the Hengzhao period, the Great Xia Dynasty was in turmoil. The late emperor conquered the country with his iron cavalry, but due to redundant troops and accumulated disadvantages, the treasury was depleted and the people's livelihood was difficult. The new emperor ascended the throne and faced a devastated world. He not only had to rectify the imperial court and stabilize the frontiers, but he also had to navigate step by step in the court and harem where intrigues were surging. This is a story about the ups and downs of imperial power and people's hearts, and an epic of life about growth and choices in troubled times. In the ever-changing court and palace, only the sudden emotion turned into a blue shadow and was engraved in the grandeur of the Great Xia Dynasty. Small theater: That night, the moonlight in the palace garden was like water. Zhu Chengbi was wearing a thin satin white gauze dress, sitting at the chess table in the pavilion. There was an unfinished chessboard on the stone table, with black and white chess pieces scattered in an orderly manner, which seemed to reflect the agility and thought that could not be concealed in her eyes. Ming Zhiyi walked in unhurriedly, wearing a dark robe and looking tall and tall. A breeze blew by, and the hem of his clothes moved slightly, and his eyes fell on Zhu Chengbi, with a touch of softness that could not be concealed. "Why is your concubine sitting here alone?" His voice was low and he approached slowly. Zhu Chengbi raised her eyes, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and said, "I heard that the emperor's chess skills are extraordinary, so I specially prepared this game and asked the emperor for advice." She pointed at the chessboard with a slender finger, looking nonchalant. Ming Zhiyi raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Extraordinary chess skills? I think the imperial concubine is even better." After that, he sat down opposite her, picked up a black stone and put it down gently. As the chess game progressed, Zhu Chengbi repeatedly made strange moves and made every move, which actually seemed to be vaguely suppressive. When Ming Zhiyi saw this, his eyes raised slightly, his fingertips moved significantly faster, and the atmosphere gradually became tense due to the attack and defense on the chessboard. "Your Majesty, this concubine's step may trap your 'general'." Zhu Chengbi lowered his head and smiled softly, with a hint of pride in his eyes. Ming Zhiyi stared at the chessboard. After a moment of silence, he raised his eyes with a meaningful look in his eyes: "The imperial concubine's move was a sharp attack, but she ignored the retreat." As soon as he finished speaking, the white pieces in his hand fell quickly, and a chain of events spread out, instantly destroying Zhu Chengbi's advantage. The situation in the chess game was reversed. Zhu Chengbi was stunned for a moment, pursed her lips and smiled: "The emperor is indeed very skilled in chess, and I am convinced." As she said that, she gently rotated a chess piece with her fingertips, her tone was soft and cunning, "But the emperor is so serious, I don't dare to challenge easily anymore." Ming Zhiyi smiled deeply, stood up and walked around the chess table, saying softly: "If you feel unwilling to lose, I will always be with you." He walked behind her, looked down at the few strands of hair scattered around her ears, his heart palpitated, and suddenly asked softly: "How can my noble concubine know so many chess skills?" Hearing this, Zhu Chengbi turned her head and looked at him, her eyes clear and gentle: "I just learned a few tricks by chance, just to have more topics in common with the emperor." Ming Zhiyi was stunned for a moment, and then smiled softly: "I feel that getting along with you is not only about the chess game, but also about the fun outside of chess." He said, reaching out and gently tucking the loose hair on her forehead behind her ears. Zhu Chengbi was slightly startled, as if she could still feel the slight coldness of his fingertips in her ears, but she couldn't help but lower her head to cover up the redness on her face. In the pavilion, the night grew darker and darker, and the chess game on the chessboard was still unfinished, as if an unfinished affection was spreading quietly. Intention: To strive for self-improvement in the face of adversity