The moment the man appeared, the surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment.
He was tall and upright, dressed in a simple moon-white patterned robe with a jade belt around his waist, which made his broad shoulders and narrow waist appear even more striking, giving him an unparalleled air of elegance.
However, what truly captivated the heart were those eyes.
It is profound yet subtly reveals a touch of warmth amidst the shimmering light.
Its pupils are an extremely rare amber gold, like the finest glass cup holding the purest honey.
Her long, thick eyelashes, like raven feathers, cast an alluring shadow beneath her eyelids when they gently droop.
When his gaze swept across the crowd, it was neither deliberately provocative nor aloof.
It is a natural, slightly aloof tranquility that makes people want to explore it further.
Qin Zhaoyue felt as if something had gently bumped into her heart, causing her to catch her breath.
A slightly presumptuous idea popped into my head: I wanted to stand on the bridge of his nose and dive into his eyes!
Slurp...
He subconsciously swallowed, grabbed the broken ink beside him, and spoke urgently in a low voice:
"Sui Mo! I'll give you the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. I need all the information about this man!"
Broken Ink: ...
On one hand, His Highness's request was really giving her too much credit.
Not to mention that she is now just a maid in the princess's mansion, even before she was dismissed from her post as a centurion of the Qingluan Guard, she couldn't do it.
On the other hand...
Sui Mo quickly stole a glance at the man who was calmly getting out of the car, and had to admit to himself:
Your Highness's excitement is understandable; this man's appearance and demeanor are truly rare in this world.
At this moment, Princess Xiao Yunshuo of Shuofeng had arrived in front of the welcoming party of Daqian.
Following the etiquette of the Shuofeng Royal Court, Xiao Yunshuo gently touched his left shoulder with his right hand and bowed slightly in greeting, his movements elegant yet carrying the unique dashing spirit of the Northern Territory.
She raised her head, a perfectly timed smile playing on her lips, her voice clear and melodious like shattered jade.
"The north wind howls and the clouds are howling. Greetings to the Third Princess of Daqian."
"I have long heard of Your Highness's virtuous and intelligent nature, and seeing you today surpasses even the rumors."
Her gaze was open and honest, showing both respect and composure.
Princess Qin Zhaowan was not surprised that the Third Princess recognized her at a glance.
Just like the others who got the job, they all had a brief biography and portrait of the person opposite them.
According to the etiquette of the imperial court, one should place one's hands in front of one's abdomen, nod in return, and perform the gesture with graceful and elegant movements.
"Princess Shuofeng has come from afar and must be tired from her journey. The autumn scenery in Fengjing is just right. I wish the princess a safe trip."
Her smile was gentle and graceful, and her gaze lingered on Xiao Yunshuo for a moment, with scrutiny and consideration in her eyes.
Their eyes met briefly, and a barely perceptible undercurrent seemed to surge in the air.
Next, Qin Zhaowan introduced her younger siblings and officials present, exchanging polite greetings briefly.
It's getting late; I need to go to the palace for an audience immediately.
Li E, the commander of the Xuanwu Army, was the chief escort officer and was required to accompany the group into the palace to report back.
However, his elite cavalry, as per custom, could only garrison and rest in designated military camps outside the city, under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Guard.
This was the rule, and Li E was naturally aware of it, so there was no need for further instructions.
However... many people immediately noticed the stunningly handsome man standing behind Xiao Yunshuo.
Meng Jian and Pei Xueqiao, who were at the front of the group, naturally saw it as well.
The two of them glanced at Qin Zhaoyue almost simultaneously.
Sure enough, her eyes shone brightly as she stared unabashedly at the man, a faint, almost imperceptible, "obsessed" smile playing on her lips.
Meng Jian's hand gripping the knife hilt tightened suddenly, his knuckles turning white.
Pei Xueqiao's gentle eyes darkened, and his lips pressed into a straight line.
As expected! Damn it!
The same thought echoed in their hearts almost simultaneously.
The imperial guards lined up to escort the procession, and the ceremonial carriages slowly started moving, entering the majestic gates of Fengjing.
The people of Fengjing had already heard the news that Princess Shuofeng was arriving in the capital today.
Crowds thronged the streets, their curious gazes fixed on the magnificent motorcade and the legendary foreign princess.
Despite the bustling crowd, order was maintained.
The yamen runners of the Jingzhao Prefecture were busy with the case all day yesterday, and before they could even rest, they were out on the streets again early this morning.
The Imperial Guards were also deployed at key intersections to manage traffic.
The common people stood on tiptoe to look, whispering about the regulations of the carriage and the princess's appearance, their faces bearing a unique sense of reserve and pride characteristic of the people of Fengjing.
Qin Zhaoyue sat askew in the carriage, clinging to Suimo's arm, her eyes darting around.
Sui Mo's heart pounded. She knew all too well how capable His Highness was of getting into trouble, especially since he always stirred up a big hornet's nest.
"Your Highness, why don't you take a rest?"
“Hey,” Qin Zhaoyue waved her hand, “I’ve had enough sleep, I’m not sleepy at all.”
Broken Ink: ...
She was dozing off by Shuofeng's convoy just before they arrived; she changed her mind really quickly.
"Princess Shuofeng has gone to Fengjing, and the two sides are not at peace yet. Why does she have to bring such a handsome man with her?"
"Do you think...it's possible that he was Xiao Yunshuo's male concubine?"
Sui Mo thought for a moment, "I don't know, but he shouldn't be an important person, otherwise there would be information about him."
From the border of Shuofeng to Fengjing, the entire journey was personally "protected" by the captains of the Xuanwu Army.
This is completely different from the team that escorted Helian Chaolu.
If any intelligence or important figures are discovered during this period, information will inevitably be sent to them.
On the surface, her Highness's status in the welcoming party was not high, like an extra for the other imperial heirs, but that was not the case in reality.
The commander of Xuanji Guard is treated like he's living at home; who else gets that kind of treatment?
Since Master Yinzhe didn't mention it, he must be a minor, insignificant figure.
"Wrong, terribly wrong!"
Unexpectedly, Qin Zhaoyue categorically denied this guess.
With a focused mind, Sui Mo thought, "Although Your Highness is a bit lazy, she is quite intelligent and capable. Could it be that her discerning eye has discovered something?"
"It is said that the Second Princess of Shuofeng is a woman of great talent. She left her homeland and risked her life, so her ambitions must be great."
Every member of the team was undoubtedly carefully selected; the biggest problem is that no issues could be found.
That makes sense! Suimo thinks His Highness's analysis is spot on.
Just like when she went on missions before, she would form a team based on the difficulty of the mission and the possible situations she might encounter.
Qin Zhaoyue's eyes gleamed with wisdom. "I suspect... that man's good looks are his weapon."
"Ha, what a clever Princess Shuofeng is, planning to use her beauty to seduce and infiltrate our ranks to gather intelligence!"
Broken Ink: ...
Where did she get that idea? Pure fabrication, right? And she actually thought about it seriously!
At that moment, I suddenly felt my arm being poked twice.
"You think... it could be me who's been seduced by beauty?"
The fragments of ink are too numerous to describe in a few words.
"Your Highness, no one knows your inner beauty."
If it's really as you say, the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince have a better chance than you.
"hateful!"
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