The scene continued.
Without a word, Bai Liyue approached the chessboard with graceful poise, her movements deliberate and measured. As she picked up a black pawn, her fingers trembled slightly with anticipation, knowing that the game was about to begin.
The room was filled with an air of solemnity, as the only sound that could be heard was the clicking of porcelain tea cups as they were placed on the table. It was like a silent symphony that accompanied each move made on the chessboard.
Murong Zhang watched her intently, his eyes never leaving the board as they both displayed their cunning and expertise. As the game progressed, Bai Liyue executed a series of brilliant moves, forcing the Emperor to lose a key battlefield position on the chessboard.