Her gaze was filled with deep worry, as if an unpredictable danger would surge towards Qin Qianluo like a tidal wave at any moment.
She must do everything in her power to build an unbreakable protective barrier for Qin Qianluo.
Qin Qianluo was incredibly intelligent and instantly noticed the subtle yet tense change in Yaoguang.
Her gaze, as warm as the spring sun, slowly shifted from Xinghua and gently fell upon Yaoguang.
Then, a gentle and reassuring smile appeared on her face.
That smile was like a spring breeze, bringing warmth and comfort, gently brushing against Yao Guang's heartstrings, which were already stretched to the limit.
He tried to soothe the tension and unease churning within her like a storm.
She shook her head slightly, a movement that was both gentle and firm, as if conveying a calm and reliable strength to Yao Guang.
At the same time, with eyes full of trust and reassurance, she silently told Yao Guang, "Don't panic, don't rush, there's no need to worry."
This seemingly simple action was like a magical calming medicine, perfectly injected into Yao Guang's body, whose emotions were already on the verge of exploding and who could hardly control himself from taking action immediately.
Under Qin Qianluo's reassurance, Yao Guang's body, which had been trembling slightly due to high alert, gradually relaxed.
The impulsive emotions that were originally there were effectively suppressed under the influence of this warm power.
After successfully calming Yao Guang down, Qin Qianluo slowly turned her head and turned her gaze back to Xing Hua.
She slightly adjusted her posture to make herself appear more dignified and approachable.
Her face still wore that warm and friendly smile, as if it could dispel all the gloom in the world.
She cleared her throat and spoke slowly in her gentle and magnetic voice: "Why be so modest, Holy Maiden? Such words are beneath my dignity."
The Holy Maiden has come from afar, and I should treat her with the utmost courtesy. Those inside are all trusted confidants who have followed me for many years, whom I know intimately.
If the Holy Maiden has any doubts or needs to confide in anyone, she may speak freely. I will listen attentively and answer all her questions without reservation.
Upon hearing Qin Qianluo's words, which were laced with veiled barbs, Xinghua's heart, which had been fluttering with anticipation, sank as if struck by a heavy hammer.
It felt as if I had fallen into a bottomless ice cellar, and the chill spread from the bottom of my heart to my whole body.
Her heart was completely consumed by frustration, as if countless ants were gnawing at her, and she couldn't help but grit her teeth and fiercely berate herself in her heart.
How could you be so foolish and act so rashly without giving it any thought?
So easily, they revealed their inner intentions completely, as if they had nothing to hide in front of the other party.
Qin Qianluo's seemingly calm and gentle response actually concealed a hidden meaning, clearly conveying a message that could not be ignored and was extremely intimidating.
This seemingly ordinary room is far from simple; it is only occupied by the woman named Yaoguang standing before us.
In those shadowy places beyond sight, there must be well-trained guards who follow you like shadows.
They are like cheetahs lurking in the dark, always on guard against any possible threat.
In fact, as early as when Qin Qianluo inadvertently glanced at that woman, a sense of unease had already begun to creep in like a vine.
It slowly spread in the most hidden corner of her heart. At first, it was just a faint feeling of unease, but as time went by, this unease grew bigger and bigger like a snowball.
At that time, she still held onto a sliver of hope, like a drowning person grasping at the last straw, hoping that her guesses were just unnecessary worries and that she was being overly sensitive.
However, Qin Qianluo's tactful yet unambiguous reply was like a cold hammer of reality, shattering her last bit of hope and turning it to dust.
Although this outcome is reasonable, after all, caution is the way to survive.
But when she actually faced it, she couldn't help but feel a surge of loss and helplessness, as if she were isolated by the whole world.
She couldn't help but fall into deep thought about this Prince Jinrui Zhao, who was renowned in the eyes of everyone and as dazzling as a star.
Is it because they are inexperienced and haven't yet grasped the complexity and wickedness of human nature that they trust those around them so unconditionally?
Like an innocent child, they are full of goodwill towards the world.
Or perhaps her subordinates are truly loyal and reliable, having withstood countless tests, worthy of her complete trust, like a solid fortress sheltering her from the storm.
Guided by these thoughts, scenes from the past that were unbearable to recall and like nightmares involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
She once regarded her closest subordinates as her own siblings, confiding in them wholeheartedly and trusting and cultivating them with all her might.
They share their joys and sorrows without reservation, and regard them as their support in this complicated world.
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