Earlier.
In a Heavenly Palace within the Land of Gentleness, a man and a woman sat facing each other on opposite sides of a desk.
On the small table, there was a Green Jade Chessboard with black and white chess pieces arranged on it, resembling two opposing armies.
The two stared intently at the chessboard, sometimes lightly placing a chess piece on it with a pinch of their fingers, then pondering over their next move.
The man held a tea cup in his right hand, gently tapping on the rim of the cup and occasionally taking a sip, his gaze focused on the chessboard, waiting for his opponent's next move.
He wore a green robe, his facial features sharp and his face square, exuding a suave and elegant demeanor with every move he made.
The woman across from him appeared exquisitely beautiful, with bright, clear eyes and a delicate nose. She was dressed in a colorful feathered robe, both luxurious and playfully charming.
