But unexpectedly...
A few seconds later, Sansan suddenly broke into a smile.
Unlike her usual smiles, this one was like a rose in full bloom, strikingly alluring.
"Then, big brother, do you think I should participate or not?"
Zhou You looked at her as though she were a familiar stranger, then spoke.
"I think... you'd better sit this one out."
Sansan smiled.
"Why? If I became the next King, wouldn't you be able to come and go from White City as you pleased?"
Zhou You answered as he always did.
"I don't want you taking any risks. And remember, you're my little sister. No matter what happens, you're still my little sister—as your big brother, I can't let you put yourself in danger... Besides, I only want to go in once. I can wait until the king selection is over. At worst, it'll cost me a few extra days."
Sansan gazed at Zhou You for a long time before speaking.
"All right, big brother... Is there anything else you want to ask?"
Zhou You failed to pick up on the emotions Sansan had hidden beneath her words. He leaned back a little and continued.
"First, tell me how this king selection works, and how the Four Great Families plan to compete for the throne."
Sansan thought for a moment, then said.
"As the name suggests, the king selection is happening because the King is too old to keep all of Paradise running anymore... So he plans to choose one of the electors to inherit his position. As for the Four Great Families... Pingling, bring me a few chess pieces."
Wang Pingling quickly brought out a chessboard, and Sansan felt around for a few pieces before setting them on the table.
"First is the Lin Family. We're the bishop, maintaining public