Dressed in fiery red, he didn't appear gaudy at all; instead, he exuded a flamboyant, domineering, and alluring charm. His outfit, intertwined with his jet-black hair, created an indescribable allure and captivating allure.
His chin gleamed smoothly in the sunlight, and looking up from there, his thin lips held a wicked smile. Above his straight nose were eyes as deep as a bottomless pool, filled with a mixture of amusement and domineering arrogance, like an invisible net ensnaring you.
“But I don’t recognize you at all!” Despite being stunned by the man’s unparalleled looks and extraordinary temperament, Shen Qianmo still answered without hesitation.
"The eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family, dressed as a street thug, is quite amusing." Just as Shen Qianmo was about to pass by the man, he whispered in her ear.
Warm breath sprayed onto Shen Qianmo's earlobe, and a tingling sensation rose from her heart, as if something was plucking at her heartstrings.
Shen Qianmo moved with lightning speed, attacking the man directly at his face. The man simply waved his fan and effortlessly blocked Shen Qianmo's attack.
In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged more than a dozen moves. However, their movements were very fast and small, so that anyone who didn't know the situation would think they were just staring at each other.
"Qianmo's charm is truly remarkable, actually attracting the Blood Demon Lord to track her all the way here." A cold smile appeared on Shen Qianmo's face, her eyes carrying a hint of indifference.
Those dozen or so moves were effortlessly parried by the newcomer. Although she only used half her strength because they were on the street, the fact that she could parry her moves so easily shows that her martial arts skills are not weak.
In addition, the newcomer used the Enchanting Blood Divine Skill of the Enchanting Blood Pavilion, wielded a fan as a weapon, and liked to wear red clothes—all characteristics of the Enchanting Blood Pavilion Master.
While on the mountain path, Shen Qianmo had also fought with Meixuelou, so she was about 70-80% certain of the newcomer's identity.
“Miss Qianmo is very clever. Meixue is quite curious about your identity. You can use the Three Thousand Black Hairs technique and have a master from the Demon Palace as your maid. What is the relationship between Miss Qianmo and the Demon Palace?” Meixue was not angry that Shen Qianmo guessed her identity. Instead, she looked at Shen Qianmo with more interest.
Looking at the cunning and composure in the woman's eyes, Mei Xue suddenly felt that his mind was being drawn to her. Over the past few days of following her, he had been paying more and more attention to this woman, even to the point of it being somewhat beyond his control.
"Does the Blood Demon Lord want to know?" Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow, a naive smile on her face. When she saw the expectation in the other's eyes, a sly glint flashed in her eyes, and she laughed, "Then guess slowly."
"Qianqian, let's go." Without further hesitation, he bypassed the Demon Blood and said to Qianqian.
The Master of the Blood Demon Pavilion actually personally tracked them down to the capital. He must be quite interested in the power struggle within the Qi Yue Kingdom's royal family. It seems the Blood Demon Pavilion is inextricably linked to the royal families of Tianmo and Linwei.
Currently, the world is divided into three kingdoms: Tianmo, Linwei, and Qiyue. However, Qiyue is vast and rich in resources, and its national strength is considerable, while Tianmo and Linwei are slightly weaker. It is only due to the checks and balances among the three kingdoms that this situation has not been broken.
Tianmo reveres military might. Its army is formidable. The Dark Night Army, led by Emperor Situ Jingyan of Tianmo, is renowned for its speed, ruthlessness, and precision, and should not be underestimated.
Linwei revered commerce. Commerce was highly developed. It was said that merchants from Linwei could be found in every corner of the country. These merchants were not only merchants, but also the best at gathering information.
Therefore, despite its powerful national strength, Qi Yue has never been able to subdue Tian Mo and Lin Wei. Now, Tian Mo and Lin Wei are restless and trying to sow discord within Qi Yue.
Interesting, interesting. Shen Qianmo smiled and strode forward.
Mei Xue watched Shen Qianmo leave without trying to stop her, but a confident smile appeared on his lips. Originally, he planned to marry Shen Qianmo to Shangguan Jin to disrupt Qi Yue's internal affairs and take advantage of the situation. Now, however, he was reluctant to use such an interesting woman as a pawn.
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Chapter Ten: Public Teasing
"Miss, was that man the Lord of the Enchanting Blood Pavilion?" Qianqian stared at her mistress with a lovesick look, her eyes practically sparkling with hearts.
"What, little girl, you've taken a liking to someone?" Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow and teased, seeing Qianqian's infatuated expression.
"Miss, don't talk nonsense. Qianqian just thinks the Lord of the Enchanting Blood Pavilion is handsome. How could Qianqian dare to hope for such a man? I'm afraid only you in the world are worthy of him." Qianqian was a little embarrassed by Shen Qianmo's teasing, and then said sincerely.
In Qianqian's eyes, a man as handsome and talented as Meixue deserves to stand beside a woman of unparalleled beauty like herself. Any other woman standing beside him would pale in comparison.
"You little head, always thinking nonsense." Shen Qianmo affectionately tapped Qianqian's head, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes, and smiled, "Our target has arrived."
Qianqian looked up and saw Shen Qianxin and Yao Ruoqin walking over hand in hand.
When Shen Qianmo saw Shen Qianxin and Yao Ruoqin holding hands, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. This second sister is quite capable. She has made up with Yao Ruoqin so quickly. She does have some tricks up her sleeve.
"This young lady is quite pretty!" Shen Qianmo said with a smile, lifting Yao Ruoqin's chin and looking at her with a flirtatious gaze.
"How dare you! Do you know who I am? How dare you flirt with me?" Yao Ruoqin had never encountered anything like this before. She usually went out with servants and maids, but today she happened to be attending a poetry gathering without any servants, and then this happened, which made her furious.
"This young lady has quite a temper!" A sly glint flashed in Shen Qianmo's eyes, but he held onto Yao Ruoqin's hand tightly, refusing to let go.
"Let go! Let go!" Yao Ruoqin was a well-bred young lady, and she had never been teased like this before. In addition, she had just been teased by Shen Qianmo, so she was already in a bad mood and couldn't help but shout angrily.
This roar drew a crowd of onlookers, who gathered around to witness the scene.
"Why should I let go?" Shen Qianmo asked deliberately, a smile creeping onto her face as she watched the crowd gather.
"Do you know that I am the daughter of a great general!" Yao Ruoqin was pushed to her limit by Shen Qianmo, so she had no choice but to use her status to suppress Shen Qianmo.
A triumphant smile appeared in Shen Qianmo's eyes; these were the words she had been waiting for. The general's daughter being harassed in the street was no small matter; it would damage her reputation, and that would affect Yao Ruoqin.
Sure enough, upon hearing Yao Ruoqin's words, Shen Qianxin's expression changed. She wanted to remind Yao Ruoqin, but hesitated when she spoke.
How could Shen Qianmo not understand Shen Qianxin's thoughts? Although Shen Qianxin and Yao Ruoqin had a good relationship, it was only on the surface. If Yao Ruoqin's reputation was ruined, then she would have one less competitor.
However, her purpose was not to tarnish Yao Ruoqin's reputation. Her aim was to incite discord between the Prime Minister's Mansion and the General's Mansion. The Prime Minister's Mansion and the General's Mansion had always been on good terms. That's why, in her previous life, her father married her off to Shangguan Che, uniting the power of the General's Mansion to help Shangguan Che ascend the throne.
If that's the case, even if Shangguan Jin holds military power, she still can't compete with Shangguan Che. Unless, of course, Shangguan Jin has the support of the Prime Minister's Mansion. In that case, she would have to sow discord between the Prime Minister's Mansion and the General's Mansion.
I wonder if doing this is exactly what Mei Xue wanted. It has instigated an internal conflict between Shangguan Che and Shangguan Jin, who are evenly matched.
However, things aren't that simple. She will secretly help Shangguan Jin deal with Shangguan Che, making him suffer a crushing defeat. Of course, nothing in this world is that easy. In return, Shangguan Jin must make Shen Lingyun lose everything when the Prime Minister's mansion is at its most triumphant. Shangguan Jin will surely be happy to cooperate.
"What's so great about the daughter of a great general! My father is the prime minister!" Shen Qianmo deliberately put on an innocent expression and retorted to Yao Ruoqin.
Shen Qianxin and Yao Ruoqin's expressions immediately changed. They looked at Shen Qianmo and Qianqian carefully, a hint of surprise and resentment flashing in their eyes.