He was dressed in a brocade robe with a jade pendant hanging at his waist. He had a handsome face, but his eyes revealed a sharp edge.

He walked straight up to Lin Yun, a slight smile playing on his lips, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery: "Miss Lin is indeed quite bold, daring to come all the way to the capital."

Lin Yun was slightly taken aback, wondering why the other person seemed to know her when she didn't know him.

Before she could speak, the guard beside the richly dressed young man shouted, "How dare you! This is Ninth Master, why don't you kneel down and pay your respects!"

"Ninth Prince?" Lin Yun frowned slightly, and suddenly, her heart skipped a beat—could it be the Emperor's ninth brother, Yinzhen?

The one who hired someone to assassinate her last time was probably this Ninth Master.

It's like enemies meeting again!

Thinking of this, she became wary, but remained outwardly calm, curtsied and said, "This humble woman, Lin Yun, greets Ninth Master."

Seeing her composed demeanor, Yin Tang's eyes flashed with interest. He raised his hand to gesture for her to rise, saying, "Miss Lin, there's no need for such formality. I was passing by today and heard that your shop is about to open, so I came to take a look."

Lin Yun smiled slightly, her tone respectful yet neither humble nor arrogant: "It is an honor for me to have Ninth Master grace us with his presence. However, the shop has not yet opened, and I am afraid that I have neglected you."

Yin Tang looked around, his gaze lingering for a moment on the exquisite mahogany furniture and carved screens, and said with a smile, "Miss Lin's shop is quite unique; no wonder it has caused such a stir in the capital."

Lin Yun's heart tightened, unsure of his meaning, and she could only cautiously reply, "Ninth Master, you flatter me. I am merely a small business owner and dare not presume to be called 'stormy'."

Yinzhen gave her a meaningful look, then suddenly lowered his voice and said, "I have heard a little about the relationship between Miss Lin and my brother. However, the capital is a dangerous place, and you must be careful since you are new here."

Lin Yun's heart skipped a beat, but her face remained calm: "Thank you for your advice, Ninth Master. I will keep it in mind."

Seeing her handle the situation with ease, a hint of admiration flashed in Yin Tang's eyes. He then turned to the guard and said, "Let's go, don't delay Miss Lin's important business." After saying that, he strode towards the door, but stopped at the door and turned back to say, "Miss Lin, if you need anything in the future, you are welcome to visit my residence."

Lin Yun bowed and said, "This humble woman has remembered. I respectfully see Ninth Master off."