After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

"Seventh Brother, Miss Shen seems to look at you a little differently. Just before the competition started, it was you who rescued her. Could it be that..."

The fifth prince Xiao Ling looked like he was enjoying the show. He and Xiao Ting had always been at odds with each other, and his mother, Concubine Ruan, and the queen were also fighting each other to the death in the harem.

"Women value their reputation the most. Fifth Brother shouldn't joke about this."

Xiao Ting's gentle face was full of disapproval, "The competition is not over yet, everyone should focus on the competition."

When Shen Lian'er heard Xiao Ting say this, disappointment appeared on her small face. At the same moment, she looked at Shen Moyu with eyes full of resentment.

The next few noble ladies who competed with Du Ruyi were all defeated by her easily as expected, and finally it was her turn.

"The next contestant is Shen Moyou!"

"Moyou, it's your turn, it's your turn."

Xiao Xuan shook Shen Moyou's arm, not to mention how excited she was, "You haven't told me yet, what are you going to compete in?"

"Play chess."

In her previous life, she was trapped in Xiao Ting's harem, playing chess with herself day after day, year after year, from morning to night, from spring to winter, replaying her own chess game.

"Can you play chess?"

Xiao Xuan's subconsciously surprised tone actually explained her thoughts.

Shen Moyu's reputation as a fool had long been ingrained in people's minds in the imperial city. How could people not be surprised when a fool told her that he wanted to play chess?

"Know a little bit about it."

Shen Moyu didn't care about Xiao Xuan's tone. What did others think have to do with her?

"Big sister, you might as well give up."

Shen Lian'er said with a worried look on her face, "Ms. Du is so talented, she will only lose even if she goes on stage."

"Miss Shen San, Mo You hasn't competed yet, how do you know she will lose? Could it be that you are embarrassed because you lost, so you can't stand seeing others do well?"

Xiao Xuan was like a firecracker, easily ignited at any time. Shen Lian'er was left without any chance to fight back.

"Fourth Princess, did my eldest sister say something to you? Why are you so hostile?"

Shen Lian'er's eyes were filled with tears. She didn't understand why Shen Moyu could be looked at differently by the Fourth Princess, while she would be scolded whenever she said a word.

"Your elder sister won't be like you. The aroma of tea is everywhere. Third Miss, you'd better shut up. This princess has a bad temper and I'm afraid I can't control myself and someone will throw you out."

Shen Lian'er was trembling with fear and grievance, but she actually shut up obediently.

Shen Moyou walked onto the stage calmly. Facing this elegant and graceful lady, his eyes revealed admiration. "I believe Miss Du has heard the rumors about me in the Imperial City."

"Sometimes rumors are just rumors and don't count. Miss Shen doesn't need to take them to heart."

Unlike his indifference towards Shen Lian'er, Du Ruyi's communication with Shen Moyu was smooth and pleasant.

"Then let's get started, best of three. Is that okay with you, Miss Du?"

"no problem."

While they were talking, someone had already set up the chessboard. Shen Moyu and Du Ruyi took their seats respectively. Shen Moyu chose the black pieces and Du Ruyi chose the white pieces.

In the first game, Shen Moyu made the first move.

In fact, the audience in the audience didn't have much interest in this competition. The result was already decided and Shen Moyu was bound to lose, so some were chatting and laughing, while others were relieving themselves.

But gradually, Du Ruyi's forehead began to be covered with sweat. Although she said some polite words before the start, she was determined in her heart that Shen Moyu could not beat her.

So in the first round, she underestimated her enemy, and Shen Moyu used the Chu River and Han River move to kill her without leaving a single piece of armor.

"What!?"

"Shen Moyu actually won the first game!?"

As someone in the audience exclaimed, everyone's attention began to focus back on the competition.

In the second game, Shen Moyu made the first move again. She sat in a relaxed and lazy posture, without any tension in playing chess. On the contrary, Du Ruyi looked as if she was facing a formidable enemy.

But it was no use. She could have won by placing two more pieces, but Shen Moyu was not in a hurry at all. She placed the black pieces lightly, forming a siege in an instant.

In the second game, Du Ruyi lost again.

Best of three games, Du Ruyi has already lost two games. Logically, Shen Moyu should have won, but Du Ruyi spoke.

"Miss Shen played a great chess game. It turns out she was hiding her incompetence before."

Du Ruyi wanted to accept her defeat sincerely, but when she thought about the person she admitted defeat to, who was a well-known fool in the circle of noble ladies in the imperial city, she felt like her heart was choked up, and she felt extremely uncomfortable, and her words could not help but be sarcastic.

"Ms. Du, even if you are a fool, you always have a skill that you are good at, right?"

Shen Moyu could actually understand Du Ruyi's feelings. He had been a winner all the way here, so he must be unwilling to admit defeat.

Du Ruyi's face was a little pale, but as the daughter of the Grand Tutor, she had to be able to let go. If she lost, she lost. If she behaved like Shen Lian'er just did, it would bring shame to the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

"I surrender."

Du Ruyi was a little discouraged, but she soon raised her head again and looked at Shen Moyu who was about to leave. "I wonder if Miss Shen is willing to face me again?"

"can."

When the third game started, everyone stared at the two people on the stage. Their mentality was actually similar to Du Ruyi's. They didn't believe that Shen Moyu would win.

What's more, it was such an easy win.

I don’t know if it was because Du Ruyi had lost her momentum, the third game was over very quickly and she was almost defeated miserably.

"Miss Shen, I admit defeat. I am convinced."

Du Ruyi gave her an apologetic smile, "Sorry, I was rude just now."

Losing is losing, and the next game will also be losing, she is just a little unwilling to accept it.

Shen Moyou smiled and shook his head, "Ms. Du is in a serious condition."

Shen Lian'er's eyes were red with anger. She could never have imagined that Shen Moyu could actually beat Du Ruyi. How many secrets did she have?!

"Now I declare that the final winner of the noble ladies group is Miss Shen Moyou."

According to the rules, Shen Moyu had to continue competing with the Young Master's Group, but before she had the time to refuse, Xiao Ting stood up.

"Miss Shen's chess skills are amazing. Would you be willing to do me a favor and play a game with me?"

Shen Moyu raised her eyes, her almond-shaped eyes were pitch black, as if hiding a huge whirlpool that would make people fall into it at first glance. She just looked at Xiao Ting like this.

She remembered that Xiao Ting was very good at playing chess. In her previous life, she and Xiao Ting had lived in harmony with each other. The two of them would sit in front of the windowsill for the whole day.

Many of her chess-playing habits are quite similar to Xiao Ting's, but the two of them have long been mortal enemies and are destined to fight to the death in this life.

"Your Highness, I dare not refuse your kindness."

Xiao Ting, I was the loser in my previous life. I lost everything, and all the loyal and brave members of the Mo family ended up dying tragically. It’s because I’m not as skilled as others!

Let’s start a new game in this life, using this chess game as a guide. Are you ready to take it on?