Qiu Lu suddenly looked at Yun Shu.
Seeing Yun Shu calmly sipping tea without any unusual behavior, Qiu Lu almost wanted to give her a thumbs-up. Miss was truly as steady as Mount Tai!
She remained unfazed no matter the situation!
Yun Ying saw the two men sitting by the window in the corner from afar.
One of them had an extraordinary bearing, handsome features, and a graceful demeanor, exuding an aura only a nobleman possessed.
Just one glance and she couldn't look away.
Her heart began to race uncontrollably.
Even after sitting down, her heart still pounded.
She had come to this tea house today simply to try its refreshments. Only the tea snacks here in the capital of Xixia Kingdom had a touch of the Dongning Kingdom's flavor.
She and her mother were accustomed to Dongning food, and after arriving in Xixia, they had lost their appetite.
Who would have thought she would encounter someone today who made her heart race!
"Ying'er, what are you looking at?" Aunt Xiao noticed Yun Ying's distraction and her continuous gaze in one direction, and asked.
At the same time, she also glanced over there.
Seeing two men of distinguished appearance, she suddenly understood.
Yun Ying grabbed Aunt Xiao tightly. "Mother, I want to know who he is."
It had been a long time since she had met someone who made her heart flutter! Of course, after experiencing so much, she hadn't expected to fall for anyone again!
"Ying'er, don't forget your current status. It's useless to like anyone when you're not yet free," Aunt Xiao said, though she felt a pang of reluctance, she hardened her heart to remind her.
Yun Ying's heart was pounding at this moment, and she couldn't hear Aunt Xiao's words at all, her eyes fixed on the man.
Yun Shu sensed Yun Ying's persistent gaze. With her disguise skills, Yun Ying would definitely not be able to see through her.
But Yun Ying kept staring at her. Had she revealed any flaws?
As she pondered, she suddenly met the flirtatious glance Yun Ying sent her way!
This glance was extremely amorous and captivating.
Yun Shu knew then that the tea she was drinking wouldn't be swallowed smoothly.
Qiu Lu saw it, and his expression became complex. If Yun Ying knew that the alluring glance was thrown at Miss, she wondered what she would think!
However, Miss's disguise today was indeed quite handsome and dashing.
Yun Shu gave Qiu Lu a look, signaling for them to leave. Qiu Lu understood and rose to his feet.
The two of them walked towards the stairs together.
Just as they were about to descend, someone suddenly rushed forward and blocked their path.
Seeing Yun Ying blocking their way, Yun Shu's lips curved slightly.
A blush spread across Yun Ying's face. She had caught up to him, but dared not look up.
"May I know who you are, young sir? I saw you looking at me just now. Is there something you need?" Yun Ying said, her head bowed.
Her heart was pounding wildly, her heart beating incredibly fast. Could it be love at first sight?
Was she not the only one whose heart was racing?
If so, she would definitely leave the Assassin Palace and marry him!
Moreover, he looked like a man of noble birth, someone who could surely help her escape this sea of suffering!
"Ying'er!"
Aunt Xiao, who had just realized Yun Ying had run out to stop them, rushed over breathlessly.
She tried to stop Yun Ying, but it was too late.
Yun Shu was startled by Yun Ying's actions.
Seeing Yun Shu's prolonged silence, Yun Ying became anxious and looked up. "Why aren't you answering me?"
"Ying'er, stop being so foolish." Aunt Xiao tugged at Yun Ying, intending to pull her back.
Just as she was about to pull Yun Ying away, Aunt Xiao's gaze unexpectedly met Yun Shu's.
That night, Aunt Xiao felt a tremor in her soul.
It was as if everything about her was seen through by the person before her. For some reason, a sense of fear, somehow vaguely familiar, descended upon her.
She immediately lowered her head.
Yun Shu spoke in a cold, deep voice, truly that of a young man, "Get lost."
This single word drained the color from Yun Ying's face, turning it ashen.
"You!"
How could he be so heartless, telling her to get lost right from the start?
All her fantasies vanished instantly.
Yun Shu took advantage of Yun Ying's daze, pushed her aside, and walked down the stairs.
After a long while, Yun Ying finally came to her senses. Her eyes red, she looked at Aunt Xiao. "Mother, how could he be so heartless to me! It's rare for me to genuinely and actively approach a man, and he completely ignored me!"
"Mother? Are you listening to me!" Yun Ying, unhappy that her mother was lost in thought, said.
This was a time of great distress for her, and her mother was simply staring blankly!
Aunt Xiao snapped back to reality, her expression somber. "Ying'er, you must not be so rash in the future! That young gentleman is clearly no ordinary person; he must be from a distinguished family."
"Of course I can see he's from a distinguished family, otherwise, why would I waste my time on him?" Yun Ying said, biting her lip.
It was a pity that despite her deep affection, the young gentleman was completely unmoved by her.
She touched her face. She had such a beautiful face. "Mother, whenever we go out on missions, those men always like me, but why is it that when I encounter a man I like, he doesn't even want to look at me more than once?"
"Listen to your mother. Stop thinking about these unrealistic things from now on. People from noble families will not marry you! They can find out about your past with ease. Do you think you can still marry into such a family? You might even bring about your own demise! Moreover, Ying'er, you are no longer a maiden," Aunt Xiao continued to cruelly point out the reality.
Yun Ying gasped, her eyes turning even redder. "I don't believe it!"
Sooner or later, a young master from a noble family would fall for her!
And he wouldn't care about her past.
He would protect and dote on her in the future! Just like how King Ye doted on Yun Shu! If Yun Shu could be doted on by King Ye, why couldn't she?
Aunt Xiao watched Yun Ying, who was about to become like her former self again, and felt a terrible headache. For some reason, she felt a familiar and terrifying aura emanating from that young gentleman!
She was also certain she had never met this gentleman before!
Although her heart was filled with doubts, Aunt Xiao quickly came to a realization. Those in positions of power often had similar auras; a single glance could instill fear.
So be it.
If that young gentleman hadn't spoken, she would have suspected it was Yun Shu in disguise!
Of course, she knew that was impossible. If Yun Shu saw them, she wouldn't be so calm.
...
Yun Shu, leaving the tea house, got into the carriage.
In her hands were pastries bought from a shop near the tea house, to take back for the three little ones.
Although the three of them were also wearing disguises now, to avoid drawing too much attention with them out together, she had limited their outings for the past two days, confining them to playing within the residence.
As Yun Shu smiled, looking at the pastries, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Immediately, a startled cry came from the carriage opposite, "Ah! Princess!"