That was why he was unwilling to bring her unnecessary trouble. Han Shuo knew very well what standing the Ice and Snow God Temple held in the Kasi Empire. Even with a Paladin for a father, Sophie could expect no good end once she became involved with him.
The only thing Han Shuo had not quite anticipated was Sophie pursuing him in public. Watching her approach gracefully on her pegasus, he truly did not know whether to laugh or cry.
"Oh, it's Miss Sophie!" People always enjoyed a spectacle. Looking up as the beautiful Sophie rode her pegasus overhead, they could not help calling out.
As a result, when they looked in the direction Sophie was flying, Han Shuo's rapidly retreating figure immediately drew many gazes. The delighted surprise on Sophie's face made it clear that Han Shuo was not fleeing because he had done something wrong. The sight of the distinguished-looking Han Shuo fleeing with a wry smile while Sophie chased him in delighted surprise certainly gave everyone plenty to imagine, and so nearly all of them got the wrong idea.
Could this man be the one the beautiful Miss Sophie actually favored?
For a moment, this thought arose unbidden in the minds of everyone watching the pursuit. Looking again at Black, the prince's son, shouting anxiously over there, the commoners began to revel in his misfortune, exchanging knowing looks and whispering without restraint.
"Ha, how interesting. Looks like Miss Sophie already has someone in her heart."
"Yes, yes. It seems Black's feelings are one-sided. I heard long ago that he was the only one interested, and that he used his father's influence to get Old Su Luo to agree. Looks like it really was true."
"Mm, someone as approachable as Miss Sophie is a true noble. Black's family