A Resolute Woman

"Mr. Xiao, someone is here to see you."

Early that morning, the attendant's voice sounded outside the door. Although Ye Academy had been neglected for years, Ye Zhong and the others had still brought a few attendants with them when they arrived.

Xiao Heng opened his eyes and rose from the bed. His sleeves fluttered without wind, smoothing out their wrinkles.

He casually tied up his loose hair with a hairpin, then went downstairs. Opening the door, he looked at the attendant and asked, "Who is it? Don't tell me it's a woman?"

"It is a woman, with a scar on her face. She forced her way in, and she is very strong. The Great Elder has already gone over. She is waiting for you in the reception hall," the attendant said softly.

Xiao Heng smiled. Sure enough, women cared greatly about their appearance. Though it was not just women—most men wanted to look better too.

"Let's go. Take me there," Xiao Heng said casually.

The attendant nodded and led Xiao Heng toward the reception hall. Ye Academy was quite large, but the hall was not far away. They reached their destination after a few minutes.

When he entered the hall, he saw a woman seated in a chair, with Ye Zhong sitting opposite her. Judging from his expression, he was somewhat nervous. The moment he saw Xiao Heng enter, it was as if he had seen a savior, and he hurried over.

"This woman just arrived. The moment she came in, she refused to say anything and only insisted on seeing you. Could she be...?"

Ye Zhong did not finish, but his meaning was obvious. Was she an enemy seeking revenge? Xiao Heng smiled. How could he possibly have so many enemies? He looked at Ye Zhong and said,