Time Travel: He is My Dad!

The deadlock remains unresolved, and power shifts

The moonlight grew stronger, its silvery glow shimmering across the palace's glazed tiles, as if heralding the extraordinary nature of this night. Yet, Princess Shen's mood grew increasingly heavy. She paced the dim corridor, her steps steady, her eyes filled with determination. In this moment, she seemed no longer the Princess Shen who had once enjoyed wealth and glory, but a chess piece cornered, struggling desperately for a final escape.

"Princess, what's wrong with you?" Eunuch Li walked over and asked in a low voice.

Princess Shen's eyes flickered slightly, her voice still calm: "Nothing, just a little uneasy."

Eunuch Li was stunned for a moment, then said respectfully, "Princess, the situation tonight is complicated. Jiang Shaozong and Prince Zhao are making their plans in secret. I'm worried about you..."

Princess Shen raised her hand to signal him to stop, her gaze tracing the palace walls outside the window, into the endless darkness. She knew that every moment of this night was a matter of life and death. If she made a mistake, her fate would be rewritten.

"Eunuch Li, make arrangements immediately and ensure that all secret passages in the palace are unobstructed." Her tone was cold. "If everything goes according to plan, we can completely turn the situation around tonight."

Eunuch Li was stunned for a moment, feeling a little confused. He didn't understand why Princess Shen was so confident, as if she had completely understood the situation. Eunuch Li just nodded silently: "Yes, Princess."

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Meanwhile, outside the palace, Jiang Shaozong quietly appeared around Prince Zhao's residence. Though he held a high position and wielded immense power, tonight he showed no signs of ease or composure. Instead, his pace was unusually rapid, clearly in the process of preparing for some plan.

"Sir, the situation is not good." A trusted confidant hurried over and reported in a low voice, "It seems that Prince Zhao has noticed our movements. They have sent a number of people and are quietly searching all the exits in the palace."

A hint of coldness flashed in Jiang Shaozong's eyes: "Sure enough, Prince Zhao is more cautious than I expected." He stood up slowly, frowned, and fell into deep thought.

"Master, what should we do next?" asked the confidant.

Jiang Shaozong's lips curled into a cold smile. "Prince Zhao is just a pawn in the game. His actions are just an attempt to contain me. What I fear most is Princess Shen. She is smarter and more vicious than I expected." His tone was heavy, "Tonight, we need to disrupt all her plans."

"But as for the princess..." the confidant hesitated.

Jiang Shaozong waved his hand and said, "Although Princess Shen is scheming, she also has her weaknesses. If she enters Prince Zhao's secret room as planned tonight, it will provide us with an opportunity."

He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with a cold light. "Action, immediately. The secret files in the dark room must be obtained before she enters."

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At that moment, Princess Shen had quietly arrived outside Prince Zhao's residence. Her mood remained calm, and though she felt a hint of nervousness, she didn't show it. She knew that tonight would be a life-or-death struggle; a single mistake could completely change her fate.

"Princess, the preparations are complete." Eunuch Li quietly walked over to her side. "The secret passage has been opened. You can enter at any time."

Princess Shen nodded, then lowered her head slightly, pondering her next steps. "Tonight, I must obtain the secret file. Neither Prince Zhao nor Jiang Shaozong can stop me."

Her eyes became more determined: "If I get those documents, I can completely expose the collusion between Prince Zhao and Qingyun Chamber of Commerce, and Jiang Shaozong's ambition will be completely exposed at this moment."

She looked at Eunuch Li beside her: "Are you ready?"

Eunuch Li took a deep breath and replied solemnly, "Princess, you can act at any time."

Princess Shen nodded, then turned and walked towards the secret passage leading to the dark room. Her steps were steady and swift, each one filled with determination. She knew that today's action was not just for herself, but also for the empire she once deeply loved.

However, before her figure disappeared from the entrance of the secret passage, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind her.

"Princess, wait!" An anxious voice came from the darkness. Princess Shen suddenly stopped and looked back, only to see a familiar figure approaching quickly.

"Jiang Shaozong." Princess Shen murmured softly, her brows furrowed. She had not expected Jiang Shaozong to show up at this moment.

Jiang Shaozong walked up to her and looked her straight in the eye: "Princess, do you feel that you have control over everything tonight?"

Princess Shen was startled, but then she regained her composure: "Why are you here?"

Jiang Shaozong smiled faintly. "Don't you think I'm smart? You want to achieve your victory this night, but you've clearly overestimated your abilities." He paused, his eyes cold. "Princess Shen, your plan won't go smoothly tonight."

Princess Shen's heart was shocked, and her expression turned cold: "What do you want to do?"

Jiang Shaozong's eyes were like knives. "Getting the secret files is not as easy as you think. I knew from the beginning that you were planning to use me and plot behind the scenes. Unfortunately, the situation has changed tonight."

He didn't wait for Princess Shen's reaction. He waved his hand suddenly, and the black-clad guards hidden behind him immediately surrounded Princess Shen. Princess Shen stepped back suddenly, realizing the seriousness of the situation. A trace of anger flashed in her eyes, and she suddenly threw a small hidden weapon in her hand.

"You betrayed me!" Her voice was low and full of resentment.

Jiang Shaozong sneered, "Betrayal? There has never been any so-called trust, Princess Shen. I never intended to cooperate with you. You are just a pawn on the chessboard."

Before she finished her words, the black-clad guards surged forward like a tide. Princess Shen's heart secretly relaxed, and she made a decision in an instant - this chess game must end tonight.

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