One could say that Mu Xianxian left not a single step for Chu Jin to descend upon, nor a shred of face for her to maintain.
In just a few words, Mu Xianxian brought Chu Jin into everyone's view, regardless of her consent.
Moreover, the words she spoke were incredibly artful.
She said that the matriarchs of the Mo family in every generation were both talented and virtuous, and none could rival them in chess.
Conversely, if Chu Jin indeed lost to her, wouldn't that imply Chu Jin was not fit to be the matriarch of the Mo family?
Therefore, if Chu Jin really lost, it wouldn't just be as simple as losing a chess game.
She now represented the entire Mo family.
If she lost to Mu Xianxian in front of everyone, and word spread, it would tarnish the reputation of the Mo family.
The color drained from the Mo family's old madam's face, not sure what exactly Mu Xianxian was up to! Solve the chess problem by herself if she wanted to; why drag Chu Jin into it as well?