Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Who will be the master of the scheming and calculation?

Princess Shen sat quietly in the palace pavilion, her long hair fluttering in the cool breeze, her eyes remaining as calm as a deep pool. After the banquet, the situation had subtly shifted. Prince Zhao and the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce had become more cautious, and the atmosphere in the palace had grown even more tense. Princess Shen knew she was deeply entangled in this vortex of power. Only precise calculation and planning could protect her from the consequences.

She recalled Prince Zhao's cold, threatening gaze at the banquet, hinting at a storm about to erupt. Yet, she remained undaunted. The Game of Thrones was never a simple game of chance, but a contest of wits and strategy. Not only did she have to contend with Prince Zhao for power, she also had to contend with the undercurrents of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce and the enemies lurking within the palace.

"Princess, are you looking for me?" Eunuch Li hurried into the pavilion with a serious expression.

Princess Shen raised her head calmly and pointed to the seat opposite her. "Sit down. There are some things we need to discuss."

Eunuch Li walked up to her and sat down respectfully. "Princess, the situation in the palace has become increasingly complicated recently, especially the relationship between Prince Zhao and the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce. We haven't fully understood their true intentions yet."

Princess Shen nodded gently, a cold glint in her eyes. "Prince Zhao's target is probably not just Qingyun Chamber of Commerce. He has greater interests at work behind the scenes, and the reason why Qingyun Chamber of Commerce is close to him must be because of a deeper transaction. As for me... I must take the initiative in this chess game, otherwise, when the situation completely collapses, I will have nothing."

"Are you afraid of him?" Princess Shen smiled faintly, her eyes revealing a boldness and determination. "Who will ultimately dominate this chess game is not something Prince Zhao can decide. The real key lies not with him, but with the unknown forces behind the scenes."

Her voice gradually deepened, as if she were lost in thought. After a moment, she raised her head, her gaze sharp as a knife. "Eunuch Li, please inform all the forces within the palace and prepare a more sophisticated scheme. I don't want to wait any longer. If someone wants to play this game, they must pay the price."

Although Eunuch Li had his doubts, he nodded and said, "Yes, Princess."

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A few days later, an incident in the palace caused a stir throughout the city. A prominent member of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce, who coincidentally had close ties to Prince Zhao, suddenly disappeared while on an outing. This incident not only threw Prince Zhao's closest associates into panic, but also further solidified Princess Shen's position within the palace.

Princess Shen stood at the palace window, gazing at the scene outside. A breeze blew in, bringing a hint of coolness, but the fire in her heart only grew more intense. She knew that all this was no accident, but rather a web she had secretly laid.

"Eunuch Li." She called in a low voice.

Eunuch Li hurried in and stood beside her respectfully: "Princess, please give your orders."

"Go, tell the high-ranking officials in the palace that Prince Zhao's confidants are in danger. The disappearance of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce member is probably no accident. This incident is bound to cause a greater disturbance." Princess Shen's voice was calm and steady. "However, I don't intend to take direct action now. Let them make their own choice in secret. Someone is about to reveal themselves, and this force may be the true protagonist in our game."

Eunuch Li was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "What the princess means is..."

"Yes." Princess Shen's eyes flashed with a sly glint. "At this moment, I must draw everyone's attention to Prince Zhao. The missing persons from the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce are actually a trap I have set. And all of this will be the beginning of our action."

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The news of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce's missing members spread rapidly. Prince Zhao's confidants and representatives of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce began searching the palace for clues, trying to unravel the truth. However, the palace's attention quickly shifted, and everyone's focus was on the missing members.

Princess Shen seized the opportunity to intensify her palace operations. She began secretly contacting powerful officials who had grown to trust her, discussing her next move. At the same time, she also had Eunuch Li infiltrate Prince Zhao's inner circle, gradually gaining more secrets about his dealings with the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce.

In this turbulent power struggle, Princess Shen's every move was precise and accurate. Her foresight far exceeded everyone's imagination, and even Prince Zhao was unaware that she was quietly leading everyone into her trap.

However, Princess Shen wasn't satisfied with this. She knew that while she had some advantages, the real key to victory lay with those hidden behind the scenes. The disappearance of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce was merely a prelude; everything that followed would be under her personal control.

"Power is never a simple struggle," she muttered to herself, a deep glint in her eyes. "True power lies in being the ultimate winner in this game."

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A new turmoil has erupted within the palace. Prince Zhao's closest associates are beginning to doubt Princess Shen's words, while the leaders of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce are gradually feeling their position is becoming less secure. Princess Shen's reputation and influence are also growing amidst this struggle. She knows full well that behind every palace struggle are countless schemes and calculations, and she has long since become the true mastermind of this game.

She would advance cautiously with each step forward until those hidden enemies finally walked into the cage she had set for herself, and she would gain a firm foothold at the pinnacle of power.

But Princess Shen knew in her heart that her true opponent was never the superficial enemies before her. What she faced was always the invisible force, the dark forces hidden behind the scenes, which was her final challenge.

In this ruthless game of power, Princess Shen is destined to become the most dazzling existence.

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Chapter 72: Undercurrents and Behind-the-scenes Gambling