'If…'
Cui Lingyao thought, 'If this were the modern world, I'd probably be very happy to date a guy like Shen Tingyu.'
But this was Great Yue.
'This is my mission world, and he isn't my target.'
'As long as Xie Jinbai is around, he'll never allow any other man near me.'
'I have to quickly sever these budding feelings and draw a clear line with Shen Tingyu.'
'Whether for my own sake or for Shen Tingyu's, I have to do this.'
In the empty courtyard, the two stood facing each other. There were not even any servants sweeping nearby.
Shen Tingyu lowered his gaze, staring intently at the young woman before him.
As if she had figured something out, her expression suddenly became much calmer.
The face that used to give him a headache was now inhabited by a new soul. Now, just a single glance at it sent his heart into disarray, leaving him flustered and helpless.
His gaze was too intense; Cui Lingyao didn't dare meet his eyes.
