Time Travel: He is My Dad!

The Secret Chess in the Deep Palace

Princess Shen's gaze lingered on Liu Mengyao for a moment, a chilling air thickening in the air. Liu Mengyao's words were like a heavy stone falling, stirring waves deep within Princess Shen. She had long known that this power struggle would never be simple, but she hadn't imagined that she was merely a pawn, that even the situation within the palace wasn't entirely hers to control. If she wanted to prevail in this struggle, she must learn more, delve deeper into the forces lurking within.

Princess Shen took a deep breath, deciding not to tangle with Liu Mengyao any further. With a cold smile, she turned to leave, her mind mulling over more questions. She knew the most important thing right now wasn't to confront Liu Mengyao head-on, but to uncover her true intentions.

Just as she turned around, Liu Mengyao's voice suddenly rang out: "Princess Shen, do you know that the Crown Prince has already started to take action?"

Princess Shen was startled, her steps paused slightly, and a sense of alarm crept in. She looked at Liu Mengyao with a deep gaze: "Attack? What do you mean?"

Liu Mengyao smiled faintly, a smile that seemed to hold unfathomable implications. "The Crown Prince has sent people to search for certain key individuals. These individuals will be of great help to you. But do you think these things will pass peacefully? The situation in the palace, even the slightest fluctuation, will trigger countless ripples."

Princess Shen was shocked. Could it be that the Crown Prince had really begun to act for his own selfish interests? She knew that the empire she controlled could be swallowed up by an unexpected vortex at any time.

"If the prince really starts to take action, how should I respond?" Princess Shen asked calmly.

Liu Mengyao's smile deepened, her eyes gleaming with confidence and amusement. "I don't think you'll follow my advice, but if you want to keep everything you have, you'd better make a choice now. The Crown Prince is not as simple as you think. He has already found powerful support behind the scenes. And what can you rely on?"

The anxiety in Princess Shen's heart gradually became clear. Yes, the power in the hands of the Crown Prince far exceeded her expectations. If she was not careful, she might even fall into an unfathomable predicament. Liu Mengyao's words were profound, forcing her to be vigilant.

"What do you think I can do?" Princess Shen smiled lightly with a hint of indifference, as if she didn't care about Liu Mengyao's threat.

Liu Mengyao looked at her, a sly look in her eyes. "All you can do is change the chessboard around you. You're not fighting alone. You've found your own path, but if you don't change your strategy soon, you might be betrayed by those you once trusted."

Princess Shen narrowed her eyes and slowly turned to leave, but a turbulent wave of emotion was already welling up in her heart. Liu Mengyao hadn't finished her words, but she knew that behind this lay a crisis that could not be ignored. Princess Shen knew that the greatest enemy in a power struggle wasn't outsiders, but those who had fought side by side and trusted each other—their betrayal would be the most fatal harm to her.

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She could no longer remain calm. If all this was truly as she imagined, perhaps a more powerful force was manipulating it. This storm was quietly approaching.

Princess Shen, therefore, decided to take the initiative. She gathered her closest associates and began planning a counterattack. She understood that she could only seize the initiative before the enemy fully launched their attack. She had to uncover the truth behind the Crown Prince's confidants, identify their weaknesses, and then strike with one blow to gain the upper hand in the ensuing struggle.

"Cheng Jiahong." Princess Shen stood up and ordered coldly, "Immediately arrange for personnel to thoroughly investigate the whereabouts of the Crown Prince's confidants and find any clues behind them."

Cheng Jiahong immediately responded respectfully and stepped out.

Princess Shen sat alone in the palace, calmly pondering her next move. She knew that the Crown Prince and Liu Mengyao had clearly joined forces. If she didn't have enough strength and wisdom, once they joined forces, she would be surrounded by enemies.

Just then, a hurried palace attendant entered, bearing news from Cheng Jiahong. "Princess, after investigation, we have discovered that the Crown Prince's trusted associates have recently been in contact with external forces. They are planning a large-scale operation that may involve many important figures within the palace."

"External forces?" Princess Shen raised her brows slightly, her vigilance rising again. "What does this mean?"

The palace attendant hesitated for a moment before whispering, "They seem intent on strengthening their control over the palace through the intervention of external forces, and may even use this to weaken your power."

Princess Shen's heart sank. No wonder Liu Mengyao had said the Crown Prince wasn't just her rival; there was an even more powerful force behind him. The intervention of external forces was undoubtedly a challenge to the palace's power. If she didn't respond promptly, she might never have a chance to recover.

She had already made her decision. She knew that facing this situation, the only way to resolve the current crisis was to take the initiative. Princess Shen turned back to the palace attendant and said, "Notify Cheng Jiahong and have him contact reliable personnel immediately. We can't just sit there and wait for death."

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As night fell, Princess Shen's chambers were illuminated as bright as day. She knew that every step forward would be a matter of life and death. She must tread carefully to escape this dangerous vortex. The Crown Prince and Liu Mengyao had already forced her into a desperate situation, and now it was her turn to fight back.

Every little movement in the palace made Princess Shen more vigilant. She had long realized that she could no longer rely on anyone else and must rely on her own wisdom and determination to control this palace struggle.

She stood up, her eyes determined, having made a decision in her heart - in this war without gunpowder, she would be the final winner.

The game in the palace has just begun.

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Chapter 44: Game in a Dangerous Situation