The tall figure slowly approached.
Those long, straight, beautiful legs swayed as her heels struck the ground with crisp clicks.
The orderly footsteps carried both elegance and coldness, as if they could strike directly at a person's heart.
Her pace was unhurried, yet the killing intent that made one's hair stand on end had already locked onto the young man.
Under this pressure, Su Qing felt as though he could not move a single inch.
It was not because he was afraid, but because the pressure had already become tangible.
The approaching figure did not seem anxious in the slightest. She casually swung the sharp blade in her hand.
All of this clearly revealed one thing... She was playing a game of cat and mouse.
This unexpected guest did not seem eager to kill anyone.
Like a cat, she seemed to have a habit of toying with her prey.
Anyone would feel irrepressible despair and pressure under such circumstances.
Su Qing simply watched in silence as the figure approached, watching the cold blade draw near.
The weapon flashing with icy light pressed lightly against his chin, making him raise his head slightly.
The tall, long-legged assassin looked down at the young man with a condescending gaze.
Their eyes met for three seconds.
"Take a guess. Who do you think commissioned me to kill you?"
A deliberately lowered voice drifted over.
Clearly, the answer was obvious.
Who had he offended recently?
He had indeed taught a few people a lesson, but the Prime Minister and the others would not make a move over something like that.
So there was only one answer—the Yan Emperor!
Because he had offended the emperor, the ruler had secretly sent an assassin to claim his life.
That did sound rather reasonable.
Su Qing: "..."
He said nothing and maintained his previous posture.
"If you want to stay alive, you should know what to do, right?"
The unexpected guest continued.
Su Qing could neither move nor speak. He merely blinked.
Anyone would know what such a threat meant: he was not to shout recklessly.
After Su Qing made this series of movements, he clearly felt the restraints loosen.
His body could move again, and he had no problem speaking either.
The tall assassin wanted to ask for the answer to her earlier question.
But before she could say anything, she saw the young man spread his arms.
Because they were too close and she was caught off guard, she was pulled directly into his embrace.
Su Qing could clearly feel the soft, full, springy warmth of her body.
Compared with the suffocating aura she gave off, her body was surprisingly warm.
"Are you really not afraid of dying?!"
The assassin's voice stiffened for a moment, revealing a hint of embarrassment and anger.
"Big Sis Huang, you really went to such lengths for me."
Su Qing seemed not to feel her icy killing intent at all as he spoke softly.
"You... Who are you calling? You have the wrong person!"
The assassin's body stiffened for an instant before she immediately retorted.
Her true identity had been exposed so abruptly that she had already revealed a flaw.
"Big Sis Huang, next time you disguise yourself, remember to wear a pair of loose pants."
"That feature of yours is a little too conspicuous. It would be difficult for me to mistake you for someone else."
Su Qing spoke calmly, without the slightest pressure.
"You brat, stop calling me 'Big Sis' recklessly. Let go!"
"What feature? What are you talking about?"
The unexpected guest scolded him irritably.
She took two steps back and, somewhat exasperated, used the small knife in her hand to jab at him a few times.
But she could not bring herself to stab and injure him, so she could only leave a few marks with the back of the blade.
"I'm not saying this recklessly. Big Sis Huang, you already gave yourself away the moment you arrived."
"Didn't you notice? There's now a faint fragrance in the room that I'm very familiar with."
"And only one person in and around the capital could possibly possess this fragrance."
"Besides, with a figure like that, and wearing such tight-fitting clothes..."
Su Qing analyzed the matter leisurely, leaving the rest unsaid.
He merely let out a mocking laugh. Everything was clear without saying it.
There were so many flaws, yet she had still put on that confident display in front of him...
"Say one more word and I'll kill you!"
The assassin's voice rose considerably at that moment.
She had originally come to frighten him and give him an unforgettable lesson.
But the moment she arrived, she was recognized, and then subjected to a disdainful, contemptuous gaze.
Although he had not said much, the mockery in his expression was already plain as day.
Under such circumstances, how many people could actually keep their tempers under control?
She had already decided that if he said another word, she would teach him a harsh lesson.
Unfortunately, the young man's sense of danger was still remarkably sharp.
"Sorry."
Su Qing spread his hands and immediately apologized, dropping to his knees with lightning speed.
A wise man did not fight when the odds were against him. He would not give her the chance to teach him a lesson.
His identity did indeed allow him to act without fear throughout the capital.
But there were still people who could teach him a lesson—such as the woman before him.
This icy assassin who had suddenly appeared was none other than the Grand Princess, Jun Huang!
She was also one of the central female protagonists.
More importantly, she was the future heir to the throne... the Empress!
Having lost her mother at a young age, she had spent most of her youth in the Realm Protectorate. Naturally, she had grown close to her elder sister, and the two were as close as sisters.
As for Su Qing... he was incidental.
Well, in terms of their relationship, she could also be considered half his elder sister.
"Hmph."
Jun Huang reached out and removed her hood, no longer bothering to conceal herself.
She had already been exposed, so there was no point in continuing to hide.
Su Qing's eyes lit up instantly.
From beneath the removed hood emerged a head of dazzling golden hair.
Following it was a peerless face without the slightest flaw.
Her skin was as white as snow, her nose slightly high, and her phoenix eyes sharp enough to make it difficult to meet her gaze.
Her golden hair fell down her back, lending her a stronger exotic charm.
However, this golden-haired mature beauty was far too cold, like a lofty flower blooming on an isolated mountain peak.
At that moment, those phoenix eyes were sizing up Su Qing with an assessing gaze.
If a person of weak will were stared at like that, they would tremble with fear even if they had done nothing wrong.
But to a certain someone, this pressure was nothing at all.
"Big Sis Huang, what's wrong?"
Su Qing admired her peerless beauty as he asked.
Compared with Qin Lan Shan, this Princess was even more forceful.
The contrast between the two women's personalities was striking.
"What's wrong? You tell me what's wrong! Haven't you realized how serious the problem is?"
Jun Huang bluntly voiced her dissatisfaction.
"I've realized there's a problem, but it's not as serious as all that."
Su Qing spoke in a casual tone.
"Heh... If it really comes to that, I won't take your side!"
Seeing his casual attitude, Jun Huang grew even more irritated.
The people worried about you are on tenterhooks, and this was your attitude?
If not for their friendship, she would have turned around and left long ago!
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