Episode 14 recap: Sun Xiang emerged victorious in the competition.
In the evening, Ye Shao and Yuan Ming Yu enjoyed a drink together. Afterwards, they grew fond of each other and indulged in affectionate intimacy. Yuan Ming Yu fell into a deep sleep. Ye Shao obtained Yuan Ming Yu's fish token and then wrote a letter explaining everything and left it for Yuan Ming Yu. Holding the fish token, he went to the designated location to meet his uncle, only to find a note left by his uncle, urging him to quickly return to the princess's residence.
When Ye Shao returned, Yuan Ming Yu was reading the letter he had left behind. Learning that Ye Shao was a prince from the previous dynasty and had been staying with her for a hidden purpose, Yuan Ming Yu couldn't help but feel immensely disappointed. Ye Shao handed over the fish token, but Yuan Ming Yu refused to forgive him. She ordered Ye Shao to leave, but he insisted on staying to find the person who had the fish token.
Yuan Ming Yu had initially thought that they were deeply in love, but she didn't expect him to deceive her. However, upon further reflection, Yuan Ming Yu realized that she hadn't been entirely truthful with him either. She knew that their relationship was destined to be short-lived, so she decided to ascend the throne and return to modern society as soon as possible, to prevent herself from getting more deeply entangled.
The Brain Game Championship was approaching, and in order to increase Sun Xiang's chances of winning, Yuan Ming Yu specifically had Jin Lan constantly recite the exam questions and answers in front of Sun Xiang's door, which annoyed Sun Xiang. On the day of the competition, when she saw the Emperor Yuan Tu personally invigilating, the young talents participating in the competition were eager to win. After two rounds of elimination, only Sun Xiang and two other young men emerged victorious. In the third round, the Emperor himself would set the chess problem and play against the three contestants. The winner would be crowned the champion.
In the end, Sun Xiang fought her way through and defeated the Emperor. Emperor Yuan Tu was delighted and declared Sun Xiang the ultimate champion. Impressed by Sun Xiang's extensive knowledge and handsome appearance, he immediately issued a decree to betroth Sun Xiang to the Crown Prince. Everyone present was shocked to hear this.
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