Rebirth on the wedding night, being doted on by the scumbag elder brother

Baili Yan frowned and thought. The chess game was extremely unfavorable to him and he was almost in a desperate situation.

He looked at Shen Siyan and found that he seemed to have no interest in the selection of concubines and was concentrating on playing chess.

Baili Yan knew in his heart that Shen Siyan already had someone in his heart and planned to marry Xu Hanyan from the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Baili Yan, unwilling to admit defeat, held the chess piece in his hand, hesitant.

No matter where he placed his chess piece, it seemed that he had already lost. But he was unwilling to lose to Shen Siyan, and he was reluctant to place his chess piece.

Shen Siyan announced softly: "You lose."

The chess piece in Baili Yan's hand slipped and hit the chessboard with a crisp sound.

He realized that he was completely defeated in this game, and Shen Siyan did not leave him any chance to breathe.

A chill rose from the bottom of my heart and spread throughout my body, as if even my heartbeat had turned cold.

Will the fight for the throne have the same ending?

Every step he took could push him into a desperate situation and eventually lead him to lose everything. Baili Yan lowered his eyes and stared at the chessboard, his face gradually darkening.

The second prince clapped his hands and said, "Brother, this is really a great move. Your chess skills are unmatched!"

Shen Siyan quietly packed up the chess pieces: "It's just a few more games, nothing special."

"Brother, why should you be so modest? Even Grand Tutor Li may not be your match." The second prince said with a smile.

Shen Siyan shook his head slightly and said nothing more. After the chessboard was sorted, he looked at Baili Yan and said, "How about another game?"

Baili Yan clenched his fists, knowing in his heart that the result would not change even if it happened a few more times.

He forced himself to smile: "No need, my brother's chess skills are unparalleled in the world, there's no point in playing again. Why not try something new."

A strange light flashed in his eyes: "How about we play pot tossing? Although my chess skills are not as good as my elder brother, I am very confident in pot tossing."

"Tossing pot?"

The second prince found it interesting and nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea, brother, what do you think?"

"I have no objection." Shen Siyan responded indifferently.

"That's settled!" Baili Yan asked the palace maids to prepare arrows and wine jugs, and specially chose the smallest and most difficult one to hit.

Because the greater the challenge, the more fun the game is. They are all people with special skills, and a game that is too simple is boring.

The maid took the order and left, and soon returned with the necessary items. Baili Yan smiled and reminded his two brothers:

"You have to perform well and don't let these distinguished guests laugh at you! Especially with so many ladies watching, if you fail, you will lose all your face!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the women in the garden cast curious glances at him, and Baili Yan's eyes also swept among them.

Seeing this, the women lowered their heads slightly, covered their faces and smiled.

Ye Yunzi and Ji Xinying were quietly admiring the flowers, away from the noise of poetry and lyrics.

Ji Xinying was not a person who was content with her lot, and had no interest in such elegant activities;

Ye Yunzi, on the other hand, was completely focused on guarding against Rong Wanling, fearing that she might plot something at the banquet. She carefully checked her clothes to make sure they were free of any suspicious scents.

Ye Yunzi took the fruit wine handed to her by the palace maid, sniffed it gently, and took a sip after making sure it was safe.

At this time, Ji Xinying gently tugged at the corner of her clothes, and said with sparkling eyes: "Look over there! They are going to play pitch pot, let's go and take a look!"

Ji Xinying has always been frail and sickly. She seldom has the chance to go out and play, and can only stay in the house all day.

She was full of yearning for martial arts, and when she saw the wine jugs and arrows displayed by the palace maids, she immediately became excited. She was tempted to try this traditional game.

Ye Yunzi smiled helplessly and followed Ji Xinying towards the crowd.

Many noble ladies had gathered in the garden, and several princes were also ready.

It turned out that they were about to have a pot-throwing competition. Ye Yunzi's eyes fell on Shen Siyan inadvertently. He was wearing a dark blue robe and had superb pot-throwing skills that no one could beat.

"The game is about to begin!"

The women around were whispering, their eyes full of anticipation.

Xu Hanyan from the Xiangfu suggested, "Why don't we make a small bet to see which prince will win. The winner's supporters can share the prize."

This idea immediately aroused everyone's interest and they all agreed.

"Okay, let's do it!" They usually don't have such an opportunity to get close to the prince, so this pot-tossing competition is undoubtedly a rare opportunity.

Xu Hanyan elegantly took off the jade pendant from her waist and placed it on the table as a bet.

"I choose to support King Chen." She smiled gently, her eyes resting on Shen Siyan.

Shen Siyan just glanced at him lightly and then looked away.

Baili Yan's face darkened slightly when he saw this, but he quickly regained his composure, only his hands unconsciously clenched a little.

The other women also placed their bets one after another, each with different plans in mind.

Ye Yu took off the hairpin on her head and said softly, "I support the Seventh Prince."

After saying this, she looked up at the Seventh Prince and her eyes met his.

The Seventh Prince recognized her. She was a chess piece in his plan to get close to Shen Siyan. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile.

Seeing the smile of the Seventh Prince, Ye Yu was delighted, thinking that she had won the Seventh Prince's favor. She blushed and her heart beat fast, and she quietly tidied her hair, fearing that there would be something wrong.

In the lively pitching pot game venue, the female guests came forward to place bets, and Ye Yunzi and Ji Xinying also joined in. Not participating would make one seem unsociable.

Ji Xinying was full of curiosity and carefully observed the princes, trying to find out who was best at pitching pots.

She had a headache because each prince seemed so confident and it was difficult to make a decision.

"Yunzi, who are you going to support?" Ji Xinying turned to Ye Yunzi and asked.

Ye Yunzi's words attracted two gazes: Shen Siyan and Baili Yan looked at her at the same time.

Baili Yan had a glimmer of hope in his heart, hoping that Ye Yunzi would choose him. Although the previous engagement had become a thing of the past, the emotional entanglement between them did not seem to have completely dissipated.

Ye Yunzi gently placed a mutton-fat jade pendant on the table and said calmly, "I choose King Chen."

This answer was like a bucket of cold water that extinguished the fire of hope in Baili Yan's heart.

"Why is it King Chen?" Ji Xinying asked puzzledly.

"Because he shoots the best." Ye Yunzi explained simply.

After hearing this, Shen Siyan's mouth corners slightly raised, and a playful light flashed in his eyes.

Ji Xinying thought for a moment, then took off the emerald jade bracelet on her wrist and said firmly: "Then I will follow King Dingchen too!"

When the two returned to their original positions, Rong Wanling coldly mocked Ye Yunzi: "The one who broke off the engagement is still thinking about getting close to Prince Chen. How shameless."

The women around snickered as if they were watching a good show.

"It's just a game, not a marriage proposal."

Ji Xinying retorted: "If you place a bet on the Seventh Prince, will he look at you more?"