All Heavens: From Joy of Life to The Great Feng Night Watchman

"I wonder which master this young lady is a disciple of. Your master must also be a famous master in the capital!"

"You'd better watch out, Brother Fan's chess skills are divine, astonishing..."

Guo Baokun rattled off a string of words when suddenly a female guard struck out with her palm, sending Guo Baokun flying out of the Fan residence gate!

"It's so noisy, get out!"

The idlers around Guo Shao who were responsible for creating momentum and shouting slogans also dared not speak anymore.

Fan Xian quickly called out, "Hurry and help Young Master Guo inside, lest he fall and hurt himself!"

Guo Baokun played a crucial role in Fan Xian's rise to fame as a chess master. Although he was acting on the orders of the Crown Prince, Fan Xian still remembered Guo Baokun's kindness.

Moreover, Guo Baokun and He Zongwei were the first peers that Fan Xian met after arriving in the capital.

Without Guo Shao's intervention, Fan Xian became increasingly passive on the chessboard.

He always felt constrained, as the female chess player opposite him seemed to be able to anticipate his moves.

Before long, Fan Xian became somewhat nervous as he was slain by several large dragons.

Guo Baokun, who had been slapped, saw Fan Xian's expression and lost interest in arguing with Lin Wan'er's guards.

He's using the title of "Chess Saint of Daqing" to promote himself!

There has never been a first place in literature; in the arts and culture world, it is very difficult to determine the best.

But once you become number one, you're bound to become famous!

Just like Li Chang'an is known as the Three Saints of Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting, that means that no one in Nanqing can compare to him in these three aspects!

The Second Prince helped Fan Xian win the title of Junior Martial Arts Champion, and the Crown Prince must also reach the same level.

He must be number one; second place is unacceptable. Therefore, Fan Xian cannot lose!

But Guo Baokun watched as the chessboard was filled up, and Fan Xian's face was covered in sweat; the situation was hopeless!

"You are brilliant, young lady. I, Fan, have lost."

Fan Xian had no choice but to admit defeat. Guo Baokun was anxious and said, "Brother Fan, it's normal to lose a round when you encounter a new opponent."

"I wonder if this young lady dares to play another round."

Lin Wan'er's female bodyguard said sternly, "A loss is a loss. Quickly take down the sign that reads 'Chess Saint of Nanqing'!"

"Fan Xian plays one game against everyone else in the chess world, so why should we, as young ladies, have to play an extra game?"

"Our girl has already won today, so hurry up and take down the sign, or we'll take it down for you!"

At this moment, Fan Xian said, "Miss, would you like to play another game of chess?"

Lin Wan'er nodded nonchalantly, and Guo Baokun was overjoyed!

Two out of three games is still a win. Since the opponent's playing style is unfamiliar, losing the first game is not a big deal.

However, as the second round progressed, Fan Xian found himself in a difficult situation, even before reaching the middle of the game.

Guo Baokun stared wide-eyed, wondering what was going on today. Fan Xian's chess skills had suddenly stopped working!

The group of idlers behind them all held their breath and were no longer as arrogant as when they first entered.

At the Fan residence, Fan Sizhe excitedly came to find Fan Ruoruo.

"Sister! Sister! Sister!"

"Fan Xian is going to get his comeuppance. A female swordsman just arrived and killed him so badly he was running for his life!"

Fan Ruoruo was somewhat surprised. She knew that Fan Xian's chess style was indeed very strange and difficult to guard against.

As the game progressed, more and more people who had been listening to the commotion gathered around to watch.

However, not long after the game reached the middle stage, Fan Xian resigned.

“The young lady is very clever; she has blocked all my escape routes. I admit defeat.”

Seeing Fan Xian admit defeat, Guo Baokun was even more anxious than him, "Brother Fan, don't worry, there might be another chance later!"

Fan Xian simply shook his head. If things continued like this, and they were killed to pieces, that would be truly ugly.

Lin Wan'er didn't say anything, slowly stood up, and went out with two female guards.

"dismantle!"

Upon hearing Lin Wan'er's order, the two female guards drew their longswords and dismantled all the fancy signs and battle records displayed at the entrance of the Fan residence.

After losing two games in a row, Guo Baokun was in a terrible predicament and could only watch helplessly as the reputation of the Daqing Chess Master crumbled.

At this moment, Lin Wan'er said to Fan Xian, "Young Master Fan's chess style is eccentric, but too much like a craftsman."

"I don't know who your teacher was, but before you mastered the art of Go, they taught you a lot of Go scores."

"So when you play a game, you always have preconceived notions and consciously or unconsciously lean towards fixed moves."

"But the moves in chess are always limited. When you first encounter an opponent who hasn't seen your unfamiliar moves, they are naturally no match for you."

Upon hearing this voice, Fan Xian was struck dumb, as if struck by lightning. "You are... Princess Yichen?"

Lin Wan'er is right; Fan Xian's chess skills weren't particularly advanced when he looked at these chess scores.

Even now, his chess skills are not top-notch; he simply has a lot of chess records in his mind.

Lin Wan'er neither agreed nor disagreed, and continued, "You should thank this young master Guo. The 'Chess Saint Record' has helped me a lot."

"You rely entirely on game records instead of using your own thinking when playing chess. The 'Chess Saint Record' completely exposes your weaknesses."

"Fan Xian, you have too many chess games in your mind, they're so deeply ingrained that you'll never improve in this lifetime."

"It would be good for you to take down this chess master's signboard sooner rather than later."

Fan Xian couldn't help but smile wryly. Now that Lin Wan'er had said that in public, all the chess masters he had defeated would definitely study his chess strategies.

If those masters return to fight, Fan Xian will probably find it difficult to remain undefeated.

Princess Yichen, are you here to sabotage him?

Guo Baokun was also ashen-faced. He never expected that his publication of "The Chess Saint Record" to help Fan Xian become famous would backfire so badly.

At this moment, Ye Ling'er excitedly jumped down from the carriage.

Seeing Fan Xian and Guo Baokun looking disheveled, Ye Ling'er affectionately took Lin Wan'er's arm, "Thank you, Wan'er!"

Lin Wan'er first defeated Fan Xian, and then publicly pointed out Fan Xian's weaknesses in the game, thus completely destroying the foundation of the so-called chess master.

This is much more satisfying than beating up Fan Xian!

The onlookers also learned that the woman who broke the myth of the chess master was actually Princess Yichen!

Lin Wan'er said to Ye Ling'er, "Are you happy now? Don't worry, I will never marry Fan Xian."

These words were spoken neither too lightly nor too heavily, but Ye Ling'er beamed with joy, and the two returned to the carriage hand in hand.

Fan Xian seemed to have lost his soul. He had heard those words clearly; they were obviously spoken by Lin Wan'er on purpose.

Lin Wan'er was clearly here on purpose to sabotage him, to embarrass him, and to ruin his reputation as a chess master.

The thought of seeing Lin Wan'er's graceful demeanor and beauty while reciting poetry at the poetry gathering made Fan Xian feel uneasy.

From seeing the portrait to meeting her in person, Fan Xian truly fell for Lin Wan'er.

Fan Xian didn't understand why this was happening. Was it simply because he had hurt Ye Ling'er?

Or perhaps it was the well-educated and respectful Lin Wan'er who disliked Fan Xian's previous reputation for debauchery.

Thinking of this, Fan Xian suddenly perked up again!

If it's because of his reputation, then he still has a chance!

He was framed; the truth will be revealed one day.

Moreover, Emperor Qing's intention to bestow marriage upon the two is still very firm, so he must still have a chance!

At this moment, Guo Baokun looked at the mess in front of him with the grief of losing his parents.

It's over, it's over!

Lin Wan'er's outburst completely ruined the reputation of the Chess Saint, and he also messed up his job as the Crown Prince!

"Heavens above! You are truly jealous of talent!"

"I twice tried to help Brother Fan make a name for himself, but both times I failed at the last minute!"

"God, you just don't want to see me achieve success!"

Guo Baokun was heartbroken, while Ye Ling'er was overjoyed; she wished she could kiss Lin Wan'er a few times.

"Wan'er, I didn't expect you had been plotting against Fan Xian all along!"

"I misunderstood you today, it was my fault!"

Lin Wan'er said, "I just don't like Guo Baokun and Fan Xian's arrogance. There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. Becoming a saint isn't that easy!"

"Uncle Yong has only recently been known as one of the Three Saints of Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting, which is the culmination of his more than ten years of reputation and skill."

"Fan Xian has only been in the capital for a short time, yet he dares to call himself the Chess Saint. He really will do anything to make a name for himself."

"I have a better memory for chess and card games than most people since I was a child. After reading 'The Chess Saint Record' a few times, I knew Fan Xian's weakness."

"The greater Fan Xian's fame, the less resistance there is to the arranged marriage. I really didn't want to marry Fan Xian, which is why I came here to ruin his reputation as a chess master."