The Fierce Crown Prince

The world is like a chessboard, and people are the pieces. Within the court, deceit and intrigue reign; in the rivers and lakes, love and hatred intertwine; in the streets, joy and sorrow unfold—all are but chess pieces, connected and interwoven on the board, sparking fleeting flames of destiny. During the Zhaohong era, rumors abound that a feudal lord covets the dragon throne in the golden hall. The emperor summons the heirs of various feudal lords to the capital under the guise of education, but in truth, they are hostages. Xu Buling, the heir of the Prince of Su, finds himself at the emperor’s feet, where he ought to tread carefully, feigning incompetence and obscurity to survive. But...