Time Travel: He is My Dad!

A clash of fates, a desperate counterattack

Princess Shen's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and an unprecedented coldness flashed in her eyes. She had been prepared for Jiang Shaozong's sudden attack, but she hadn't expected him to be so bold as to attack her. At this moment, in the shadows of the secret passage, the black-clad guards had already surrounded them, as if there was no room for retreat.

She quickly focused her mind, feeling the surge of power within her. Her heart calmed, and she gradually prepared for the fight to come. Princess Shen knew that if she showed weakness at this moment and allowed Jiang Shaozong to manipulate her, the power and plans she had painstakingly cultivated would collapse in an instant. She had no choice but to move forward.

"Do it!" Jiang Shaozong's voice was as cold as ice.

Before she could finish her words, a black-clad guard pounced at Princess Shen like a tiger. A gleam flashed in her eyes, and as swift as a swallow, she dodged to the side, avoiding the blow. Then, she drew the dagger from her waist, the blade flashing, and charged at the enemy. The dagger clashed with the enemy's sword, making a crisp clang and sending sparks flying.

"Let's see how long you can hold out!" Jiang Shaozong sneered at Princess Shen. He knew she was an exceptional martial artist, but he never underestimated her opponents. These black-clad guards were no ordinary palace guards; they were exceptionally skilled, each one a master who had undergone rigorous training.

Princess Shen remained unfazed. Her sharp eyes scanned her surroundings, quickly assessing the situation. She knew she couldn't delay any longer and needed to fight swiftly. She gripped her dagger tightly, her movements sharpening. Each strike was precise and deadly, leaving the enemy with little chance to react. Though surrounded by three or four guards, Princess Shen, drawing on her years of experience in the palace, quickly identified their weaknesses and subdued them one by one.

"You do have some skills." Jiang Shaozong's eyes flashed with admiration, but soon his expression turned cold. "But you will never be able to escape my control."

Princess Shen's eyes swept over him calmly. She smiled coldly, "Jiang Shaozong, you have always overestimated yourself and been too confident. Tonight's victory is destined not to be yours."

Before she finished her words, she stamped her foot and quickly threw a small firecracker. As soon as the firecracker landed, it made a piercing noise, instantly shaking the air. The guards around her lowered their heads and covered their ears, their eyes dizzy. Seizing the opportunity, Princess Shen quickly retreated and rushed directly into the secret passage.

However, a murderous look flashed in Jiang Shaozong's eyes. He waved his hand violently, and the guards at the secret passage immediately sped up and followed. Princess Shen knew that she had to speed up and not let Jiang Shaozong catch up easily, otherwise she would be in even greater danger.

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In Prince Zhao's mansion, another storm quietly began to brew. Prince Zhao was sitting in his study, staring at the secret report in his hand, his brow furrowed. He heard hurried footsteps outside, and then a trusted confidant hurried in.

"Your Highness, this is bad!" The confidant panted, "Princess Shen and Jiang Shaozong's plans seem to have changed. Tonight, Princess Shen is quietly entering the dark room, and Jiang Shaozong has dispatched a large number of elite guards to try to stop her."

Prince Zhao's expression suddenly changed. He tightly grasped the secret report in his hand, and the haze in his eyes grew darker. "Princess Shen? Why is she here?" He whispered to himself, obviously extremely shocked by Princess Shen's sudden appearance.

The confidant whispered, "Your Highness, this isn't a simple matter. Jiang Shaozong clearly intends to completely eliminate the princess from the chess game. However, Princess Shen has already made preparations."

Prince Zhao took a deep breath, his eyes widening. "Immediately mobilize all forces to ensure that Princess Shen's actions are restricted. No matter what means she uses, she must not be allowed to obtain the secret files."

However, it was too late. While Prince Zhao was still mobilizing his troops, Princess Shen had already entered the depths of his mansion.

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Princess Shen hurried through the deep passage, her heartbeat accelerating, but each step was remarkably steady. She knew that every confrontation with Jiang Shaozong would determine the course of her fate. She could not afford to fail, could not retreat.

At the end of the passage, the door of the secret room appeared before her eyes. The heavy wooden door was tightly closed, and the door was inlaid with a complex lock. All this seemed to remind her that this was a contest closely linked to death and power.

She stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and pulled out the key she'd received from Eunuch Li. It was an ordinary bronze key, but Princess Shen knew it held a profound secret. She slowly inserted the key and gently turned it. The door lock clunked, and with a soft click, the door opened.

The secret room behind the door was pitch black, the air thick with dust and the smell of decay. Princess Shen didn't hesitate at all. With the dim candlelight, she quickly found the wooden box containing the confidential files.

Just as she reached out to open the wooden box, she heard steady footsteps behind her. Princess Shen's heart tightened, knowing this couldn't be a coincidence. She quickly turned around and saw a figure slowly enter the secret room and appear before her.

It’s Jiang Shaozong.

"You're finally here." Princess Shen's eyes flashed with a cold light. She already knew that everything tonight was under Jiang Shaozong's control. He would not miss any opportunity, even if she had already entered the dark room.

Jiang Shaozong's lips curled up slightly. "You finally made it here. I anticipated all this." His voice remained calm and sharp, carrying an irresistible sense of threat. "Princess Shen, no matter how clever you are, you can't escape my grasp."

Princess Shen smiled coldly, quickly drew the dagger at her side, and whispered, "Jiang Shaozong, you misunderstood. You thought I entered this secret room to obtain these files, but you are wrong. In fact, my goal has never been these."

Jiang Shaozong was slightly stunned, his expression changed: "What do you mean?"

Princess Shen curled her lips into a meaningful smile. "These files are just one part of my plan. The real chess game is never in this dark room."

Before she finished speaking, she suddenly threw out a small explosive device. In an instant, a huge explosion was heard in the secret room. The surrounding stone walls shook, dust flew, and the violent shock wave shook Jiang Shaozong and Princess Shen back.

When the dust settled, Princess Shen was already standing at the exit of the dark room, looking at Jiang Shaozong expressionlessly.

"The game is over." She whispered, her eyes as cold as ice, staring directly at Jiang Shaozong.

Jiang Shaozong stood up, his face gloomy, staring at her closely: "Princess Shen, this is such a good trap, do you think you can escape like this?"

"Escape? I never intended to be trapped on this chessboard." Princess Shen's voice was as cold as ice. "Jiang Shaozong, you are wrong. This chessboard is no longer yours."

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Chapter 81: Prey on the Chessboard