Making a Move

The moment Gu Yao saw Xiao Yan, his gaze sharpened. Then he burst into laughter. "Xiao Yan, I thought you wouldn't dare come."

"What is there to fear?"

Xiao Yan's tone remained quiet and calm, without the slightest sign of weakness. The many Ancient Clan members watching this scene were full of anticipation. Anyone could see that a good show was about to begin.

Xiao Yan ignored Gu Yao and the gazes of the other Ancient Clan members. Instead, he spotted the figure standing to one side, wearing a dazzling phoenix crown and magnificent bridal robes.

Although this was Xiao Yan's first time seeing Qin Zhiyun, he had to admit that it was no wonder his second brother had fallen for her.

Her skin was fairer than snow, smooth as jade. Her crimson lips, beneath her carefully crafted makeup, looked even more delicate and alluring. Dressed so splendidly today, she should have been the most dazzling focus of the entire gathering. Yet beneath that exquisite makeup, her face was slightly pale, and her eyes were filled with confusion and helplessness. All the attention in the room had fallen upon Xiao Yan. Meanwhile, she, the female lead, seemed dim and unnoticed instead.

"You are Qin Zhiyun?" Xiao Yan looked at her, wanting to confirm her identity first.

Qin Zhiyun's slender body seemed to tremble ever so slightly. Her beautiful autumn-water eyes met Xiao Yan's gaze. She saw neither resentment nor dissatisfaction in his eyes. The depth and calmness in Xiao Yan's gaze only made her more uneasy.

Still, she hurriedly nodded. "Yes."

Xiao Yan paid no attention to the countless gazes gathered upon him and simply said, "I know about you and my second brother. I only want to ask one thing: do you still have feelings for my second brother?