Yun Qingxuan was clearly not expected that Shen Qingtang could appear in front of him in an instant, and a slight ripple finally appeared in his calm and unwavering amber eyes.
His long, slender eyebrows furrowed slightly as his gaze fell on Shen Qingtang, carrying a hint of inquiry and surprise.
The ethereal feeling surrounding him did not dissipate; instead, the frowning gesture added a touch of human warmth, yet he remained elusive, as if he might vanish into thin air at any moment.
Shen Qingtang raised her eyes and looked directly at him, her domineering aura undiminished, her eyes sharp as blades, as if trying to see through his secrets: "What exactly is your purpose in sneaking around here and spying?"
Her voice was clear and powerful, without the slightest hint of fear. Even when facing someone as extraordinary and of unknown origin as Yun Qingxuan, she remained calm and composed.
Yun Qingxuan's gaze lingered on Shen Qingtang's face for a moment, sweeping from her sharp eyes to her straight back.
Sensing her undisguised sharpness and ambition, his amber eyes showed even greater surprise.
He had seen countless women, some gentle, some charming, some ruthless, but he had never seen one who possessed both domineering presence and intelligence.
A woman who is sharp and shrewd yet composed and measured.
When he heard her declare that she would become the only female emperor in the corridor just now, he took it as the wild talk of a young man.
But when I looked directly into her eyes, I realized that the determination and resolve in them were no exaggeration.
He slowly relaxed his furrowed brows, a faint smile playing on his lips, his tone as light as moonlight: "You are quite skilled, young lady, to be able to sense my presence and possess such a mysterious teleportation technique."
His voice was warm and pleasant, with a unique rhythm that seemed to soothe the soul.
Yet there was an inexplicable hint of probing: "I did not intend to spy; I was just passing by and heard your insightful remarks, and out of curiosity, I lingered for a while longer."
Shen Qingtang clearly didn't believe his explanation, her eyes still filled with vigilance: "Just passing by? This Shen family compound is heavily guarded. It's too much of a coincidence that you were able to sneak in silently and just happened to 'pass by' outside the hall and hear my words."
She took a half step forward, her aura growing even more imposing. "Who exactly are you? And why have you come?"
Yun Qingxuan showed no sign of panic despite her questioning, maintaining his ethereal demeanor.
A hint of amusement flashed in his amber eyes: "Miss, there's no need for you to be so wary. Who I am is not important; what is important is that your ambition has quite surprised me."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the Yu Jingyuan brothers, who were still slumped on the floor in the hall. His tone carried a deeper meaning, "If you want to become an empress, if you want to help your husband conquer the territories of more than a dozen countries, this path is much more difficult than doing business."
Shen Qingtang sneered, her eyes resolute: "Whether it's difficult or not is up to me. There's nothing I can't do if I want to. As for you, since you refuse to reveal your identity, you might as well leave here to avoid making a fool of yourself."
Looking at her domineering and fearless demeanor, Yun Qingxuan's eyes became even more turbulent.
The sense of alienation faded somewhat, replaced by a more genuine interest.
He nodded slightly, his tone still indifferent: "The young lady is indeed straightforward. Since she doesn't welcome me, I won't bother you any longer."
Having said that, he moved slightly and drifted back several steps like a cloud, about to disappear into the depths of the courtyard.
Yun Qingxuan's figure floated out of the Shen family compound like clouds and mist.
As soon as I stepped into the street, I was taken aback by the scene before me. The whole street was bustling with activity, with pedestrians shoulder to shoulder and shops lining both sides, their signs dazzling the eye, including the "Qingtang Milk Tea Shop" with its sweet aroma.
A long queue formed at the entrance, and the waiters were deftly filling the prepared milk tea into elegant paper cups.
There is also the "Scorching Cottage" full of local flavor.
The meat skewers on the grill sizzled and dripped with oil, their aroma wafting from several streets away.
Next to it is the "Jinxiu Pavilion" filled with all kinds of ready-made clothes. The shop window displays novel dresses that have both the gentle elegance of the Central Plains and the bold color scheme of the Western Regions.
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