The King's Move

Princess Zhao Yao of Chu broke off her engagement to Prince Jiang Yao of Qi and married Prince Ji Yanqing of Han instead. Jiang Yao immediately withdrew his troops—Chu was left on the brink of collapse. After Ji Yanqing's deception was exposed, he abandoned Zhao Yao, and Chu was ultimately annexed by Qi. Zhao Yao paid a devastating price for her recklessness, while Jiang Yao secured his throne through ruthless strategy and cold-blooded political mastery.