The reason the sedan chair had jolted just now was because it had reached its destination. Song Qingshu had tried to observe their route along the way, but the chair had been specially modified. It had no windows and, apart from the front door, was completely sealed. Since he could not see the scenery outside, Song Qingshu was happy to take it easy and rested his eyes the whole way. Even after arriving, he had no idea where he was.
However, when he heard the woman's voice outside, a faint smile rose at the corner of his lips. "After searching everywhere in vain, I found it without any effort."
Someone soon opened the sedan door. Curious about the other party's identity, Wanyan Chongjie hurried out. The moment she saw the woman before her, she froze.
Her mother had once been the Jin Dynasty's Number One Beauty, while she herself was widely acknowledged as the next Jin Dynasty's Number One Beauty. Wanyan Chongjie had always been extremely confident in her looks. Yet the woman before her had cheeks tinged with rosy color and a radiance that dazzled the eye. Amid her stunning beauty was a touch of heroic spirit, a touch of bold grandeur, and an air of noble dignity. She possessed a stern majesty that inspired reverence, making others afraid to stare directly at her.
"Pretty sister, you went to such trouble to invite me here. What is it you want?" Wanyan Chongjie quickly recovered. She was in danger now; how could she have time to marvel at someone else's beauty? Taking the chance to question her, her crafty eyes darted around, but once she understood her surroundings, her brows furrowed deeply.
She had instinctively assumed that a sedan chair would stop outside a gate or in a courtyard. But