The Sea of Bitterness and the Golden Lotus

The group argued noisily in the main hall, with everyone making valid points. They simply held different views.

A whole night passed, yet they still had not reached a conclusion.

Yan Ruyu was getting a headache from the arguing as well. She left the main hall alone and appeared atop a cliff, looking into the distance at the sun rising over the horizon.

Her slender figure stood quietly amid the morning glow, dressed all in white, whiter than snow.

Bathed in the rising sun, her entire body seemed to be coated in a faint golden radiance. She resembled a fairy descending from the Nine Heavens into the mortal world, her sleeves fluttering as though she might ride the wind away at any moment.

Qin Yao saw Yan Ruyu's figure and walked over. She did not disturb her, merely standing quietly beside her and admiring the beautiful scene with Her Highness.

"Qin Yao, what do you think I should do about Jiang Yun?"

Yan Ruyu watched the rising sun at the edge of the sky and asked Qin Yao, who stood quietly beside her.

Among their group, Yan Ruyu felt that Qin Yao understood men best and most clearly, so she could not help wanting to hear her opinion.

"Your Highness, Qin Yao should not interfere in such matters, but I do have some personal thoughts. Everything should still be done according to Your Highness's wishes."

Qin Yao put away her usual charming demeanor and became serious for once.

Hearing Qin Yao's words, Yan Ruyu turned around, wanting to hear her opinion.

"Your Highness does not dislike Jiang Yun, I presume. Otherwise, you would have killed him yesterday."

Qin Yao began analyzing the matter for Yan Ruyu.

"I cannot say that I hate him. I simply feel deceived, and I do