Emma could see that the skills of these two were evenly matched, causing the game to be deadlocked. To secure a victory, sacrifices were inevitable. The game was chaotic, a struggle of wits, but they both remained focused on the grand scheme.Alpha Jeffn's gaze turned icy cold, a chess piece between his fingers, still not lowered.The Ninth Princess leaned in close to Emma, tilting her head to ask, "Duchess, who do you think will win?"Emma calmly replied, "They are evenly matched, both skilled chess players. To determine a winner, they must endure a long and arduous battle."She said so, but in her heart, she understood that a chess game was like a person's life. Playing chess reveals a person's true character most genuinely. Alpha Jeffn excelled in strategy and subtlety, proficient in various aspects. His only weakness was overthinking and needing to be more cautious. As for Edward, his character was too straightforward; his intelligence matched his wit. But he was vulnerable to bei
The figure in black didn't utter a meaningless word, instead immediately taking action. Two guards were killed on the spot. Emma pulled Draco back a step, and the figure in black raised a blood-stained sword and swung it toward them. Just then, a sharp blade glint struck down the black-clad figure, and Emma was astonished to see Edward riding swiftly on a horse, accompanied by over ten guards.They joined the battle, and the situation quickly changed. The black-clad figures laughed coldly when they saw this. Suddenly, one of them raised their head and let out a long, eerie howl. From the darkness, several more formidable black-clad figures emerged, seemingly well-prepared.The main targets of these intruders were Emma and her companions. Their every move was lethal, and they fought fiercely to break through the guards around Edward, aiming to force them out. As the two sides clashed, the clash of weapons filled the air. In a matter of moments, countless strikes were exchanged between
She had died once before; being granted a second chance at life was a generous gift from the heavens. Since returning to the Capital City, she has faced various challenges with composure. Even now, walking on an uncertain path, she wouldn't allow herself to panic. The end was not yet in sight, and there was still a chance!"Who are you?" Her gaze settled on the person in the gray robe before her.Though the gray-robed figure concealed their face, the silver streaks in their hair indicated an age that wasn't young. Yet, their eyes were sharp and divine, radiating a cold brilliance. Looking at Emma's calm demeanor, a trace of admiration flashed in their eyes. Confronting the brink of despair allowed one's true nature to shine through; this young girl, only thirteen or fourteen years old, could face death with tranquility. Her eyes possess a unique clarity that sets her apart from others.Emma looked at the gray robe on the person, and countless thoughts raced through her mind, but they
"How do you know?" Emma looked at him.The gray-robed figure's face became challenging to read, but they didn't answer."It's not okay. We can only use an antidote to counter the poison." The head physician's forehead was sweating.An antidote to counter poison?Emma's face went blank, a lousy suspicion forming in her heart. She asked, "What do you intend to use?"The physician thought briefly before answering slowly, "Arsenic, cinnabar, white stone, cadmium, Dendrobium pieradii, Naja siamensis."Emma and the gray-robed figure exchanged glances, their complexions paling. Those were all... highly toxic substances.The entire room was filled with a heavy atmosphere, as if breathing had become lighter.The gray-robed figure grew even more agitated. They took a deep breath, suppressing their intense emotions within. "He must survive, or I will kill you."Sweat beads dripped from the physician's forehead.Emma folded her arms, interrupting them, "If you want the physician to treat him prop
Emma whispered. While the temperament of the third concubine was reserved, she took extremely meticulous care of Draco, making his life within the Seldom clan relatively stable. It was a pity that the third concubine suddenly passed away, leaving him without support. Life within the Seldom family, known for its treachery, became increasingly difficult. However, Draco was intelligent and resourceful, patient in demeanor, and his seemingly weak and innocent exterior was just a facade to deceive his enemies. Perhaps tonight, she would witness a different side of him.Suddenly, a small, green snake carrying a letter crept in through the window.Emma was the first to spot it, her expression changing.But the gray-robed person wasn't surprised. They stepped forward and extended their hand. Unexpectedly, the small snake crawled into their palm. Emma stared in disbelief, feeling fear for the first time. She had heard of people using snakes to deliver messages but had never seen it firsthand.
Prime Minister's ResidenceLuna Sandra hurriedly rushed back to the Prime Minister's residence, even disregarding the presence of Governess Emma. This had a deep-rooted reason. Beta Henry had been away for three days, only to return with a new mistress. What was particularly noteworthy was that this time, Beta Henry should have informed Luna Sandra in advance.This implied that Beta Henry no longer respected his primary wife. Upon reflection, since the Ancient Event, he hadn't even set foot in her room once. While on ordinary days, Luna Sandra might be able to endure, at this moment, she couldn't tolerate it any longer. She hurriedly took Felicia with her and returned home, only to hear the news that Beta Henry had brought the new beauty Amant to a party without staying in the residence. This news infuriated her, but she suppressed her anger, enduring to the point where her teeth bled. She had a sleepless night, yet she didn't ask Emma a single question. The following day, she couldn'
These words touched the deepest part of Luna Sandra's heart. Under normal circumstances, she would have assumed the role of a generous and magnanimous person, letting Beta Henry come to his conclusions about the consequences of this matter. Then she would have acted like a good person, suggesting that Emma enter a nunnery and become a nun for the rest of her life. This way, she wouldn't raise any suspicion about her ulterior motives and could maintain a consistent image in front of everyone. However, she couldn't bear it any longer this time and spoke out in advance. Yes, she had to seize this opportunity and push Emma into a corner! Although Luna Sandra thought this way, when Beta Henry started to doubt her, a hint of fear still lingered within her. Thus, she quickly adjusted her facial expression to show a sense of sorrow and concern. "My lord, I speak like this without ulterior motives. I'm apprehensive about Emma. She's a perfect young lady, not yet married to anyone. Who would wa
This time, Beta Henry let out a sigh of relief. This situation was truly astonishing and left others in disbelief! After that, he gave Luna Sandra a stern glare.Fear surged inside Luna Sandra's heart, and her whole being was foggy. She smiled awkwardly and said, "Emma, you truly have... good luck."Beta Henry smiled and reassured, "Emma, your mother was just too overjoyed, and that's why she couldn't react immediately."Luna Sandra was desperate to avoid being utterly disappointed, seizing every opportunity to lead herself down a path of destruction. She was indeed as venomous as a snake, extremely malicious! Nonetheless, Emma smiled. Wasn't she living well?"Exactly, Emma. Your mother was just overwhelmed with joy. Don't blame her," Luna Sandra's voice sounded unnatural, as if it were choked by cotton."Don't be like that, Mother. This is the good fortune bestowed upon me by the heavens. No one can obstruct it," although Emma's words were modest, there was a different implication in