Plans Dashed, the Buddhist Disciple's Intimidation

Great Sheng Capital City.

A majestic ancient city, vast beyond measure and deep enough to span several enormous mountain ranges, lay beneath the night curtain, its entirety exuding an ancient, weighty presence that pressed heavily upon the heart.

There was no need to employ any so-called observation arts. Simply dwelling within it was enough to know that both the Imperial Qi and spiritual energy here were rich to an outrageous degree.

The giant city was heavily guarded everywhere. Deep within the Sea of Clouds high above, a dragon of fortune seemed to be coiled there, lowering its gaze as it rested.

Deep within the Imperial City, Qingxin Hall.

This was an exquisite and elegant residence. The flowerbeds gave off a refreshing fragrance, and the atmosphere was exceptionally tranquil.

"Phew..."

The Third Princess let out a long breath and casually tossed the jade slip in her hand onto the bedside.

She was still young, around the age when a maiden first blossomed. Her small oval face was white as jade, and her black hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall. She appeared casual, yet already carried the radiant bearing of an imperial daughter beginning to reveal her edge.

After tossing aside the jade slip, a hint of amusement appeared between her clear and proud brows. She tilted her chin slightly toward the maid holding a wooden placard before her and said,

"Well, Baiyue? Hasn't my bearing gotten better and better?"

She was exceptionally beautiful, while the plainly dressed maid before her was likewise rather delicate and pretty. Upon hearing this, Baiyue nodded repeatedly. "Your Highness's bearing has long been beyond reproach."

After a pause, she added,

"If Your Highness can keep your temperament in perfect balance, then no matter how much thought those outsiders put into it, I fear they