Chen Xuanji's eyes were calm. Preoccupied with his thoughts, he gathered the Go pieces and the board, arranging them neatly.
Opposite him, a middle-aged man wearing a Dragon Crown simply smiled as he watched his movements without saying a word.
This was Emperor Wei, Wei Kai, also known as Emperor Anhe.
Once Chen Xuanji had finished putting the board away, Emperor Anhe gently waved his hand. Two cups of hot tea instantly materialized on the table.
"Tell me, when do you plan to 'return' to Great Wei?"
Chen Xuanji glanced at his teacup and did not raise his eyes again, as if profound mysteries were hidden within the clear tea.
Five years ago, under the guise of an "ambassadorial mission to the Western Buddha Country," he had hidden himself in the Capital Prefecture to secretly command the White Tiger Guard.
He truly hadn't gone to the Western Buddha Country, but someone else had gone in his stead.
