Chapter 193 Win-win Co-operation

The Fushou Palace had an empty main hall. Outside the hall stood two rows of eunuchs and court ladies respectfully, waiting to be dispatched. In the hall, eight gilt pillars propped up the entire beam. The quietness made even a needle falling on the ground sounded harsh. Only occasionally, the sound of chess playing was heard. As the last chess piece fell on the white jade chessboard, the black pieces surrounded the white ones and checkmated. Queen Mother, who used the black chess, leaned back. Her eyes were full of carefreeness even though she knew that the palace maids and eunuchs outside had been changed to Sima Ray's people to monitor her words and deeds. "Sister, you have lost again." Queen Mother took a sip of tea and looked at Old Madam of Prince Ning's Mansion, who was sitting cross-legged on the woolen cushion in front of her. "On chess, you have never beaten me. Your heart is too big, too aggressive, which is why I lose to you every time I hunt. I lack the courage you h