Chapter 216: A Game of Chess

Satisfied with his discussion with Bai Chen, Lin Yuan turned and walked back through the heavy doors, stepping once more into the warm, fragrant air of the master suite.

The faint scent of incense lingered throughout the room, mixing with the delicate fragrance of flowers arranged near the windows. The peaceful atmosphere was a stark contrast to the political storm brewing throughout Sky Jade City, and for a moment, Lin Yuan was content to leave all of it behind.

He walked quietly toward the grand bed, expecting to find his wife still resting after the exertions of the previous day's culinary and musical efforts.