Lan Fenghuang vs. Xiang Yu

"Lan Fenghuang, a subordinate of King Wuhuan, greets Miss Yu! The Xiang Clan has taken advantage of my lord's absence to launch a surprise attack on Yunlong. I have come on King Wuhuan's orders to escort you to safety!"

Just as Xiang Yu and the others were growing angry, this alluring woman with an exotic air turned solemn and bowed respectfully to Yu Ji.

"What?"

Yu Ji covered her mouth in shock, then looked at Xiang Yu.

Lan Fenghuang had said little, but Yu Ji understood. King Wuhuan was worried about her safety and wanted her to return to Wuhuan Faction territory at once, so he had sent Lan Fenghuang to warn her and bring her back.

"Lan Fenghuang? The ruler of Baiyue?"

Xiang Yu narrowed his eyes and blurted out the words in surprise.

As the leader of a neighboring power, Xiang Yu had naturally kept a close eye on Lingnan Baiyue. King Wuhuan's bloodless conquest of the region had stunned countless people and disrupted the plans of many factions, drawing even more attention to it.

His investigations had already revealed that the rulers of Baiyue and Fanyang were siblings. What he had not expected was to meet Baiyue's mysterious, powerful ruler here—or to find that she was such a striking woman.

"Forgive me, Miss Yu. If you have no pressing business, please pack your things. We should leave as soon as possible. Any delay could bring trouble."

Ignoring Xiang Yu's surprise, Lan Fenghuang turned back to Yu Ji and gave her a solemn warning.

"All right."

Yu Ji was innocent and sincere, but she was no fool. She was an exceptionally clever woman, and in an instant she understood what was at stake. She agreed quietly, then looked with regret and reluctance at her father, Yu Xin, her