The setting sun cast its afterglow.
In Shengjing City of the Hailing Kingdom.
Crowds of people gathered outside the Wanggong Mansion.
Amid the throng, a rather luxurious carriage pulled up at the mansion's gate.
When the surrounding commoners saw it, on the surface they showed no reaction, but deep down they scoffed.
The next moment, from inside the luxurious carriage came the giggles of women. The coachman quickly lifted the curtain. A young man in magnificent clothes was holding a beautiful young woman in his arms, teasing her. The man's words were rather seductive. In just a few moments, he had the woman in his arms laughing heartily.
At this time, Zhao Shuning had already arrived at the Wanggong Mansion with Steward Yan. To prevent any unexpected situations, Zhao Shuning covered her face with a light veil, so no one could tell what she looked like.
As soon as the young master got out of the carriage, Steward Yan greeted him obsequiously. He was a favorite of the second young master of the Wanggong family. On weekdays, he had come up with countless flattering strategies for the second young master. But this time, as soon as Steward Yan stepped forward, he was stopped by a glance from the second young master of the Wanggong family. He didn't dare to say a word until they entered the mansion.
The woman the young master had brought back today was extremely beautiful. There was always a faint smile on her charming face.
Zhao Shuning also thought that this woman was extremely strange. Her face was as rosy as a peach blossom. Her eyes were half - smiling, looking like a woman from the mortal world, but there were also many things that didn't quite fit.
The girl had a well - deserved name. Wang Gongyan called her Mei'er.
Mei'er, Mei'er. Her eyes were as alluring as silk, and every move of hers was captivating. No wonder the second young master of the Wanggong family was so infatuated with this young girl that he didn't know where he was.
However, there was a faint fragrance of peach blossoms on this woman's body. Zhao Shuning's spiritual power and mental strength were both top - notch, so she could easily tell, but the people in this mansion didn't have such abilities. They only thought that the second young master was indulging in wine and women. This time he was especially excessive. He had brought a woman who didn't meet the Wanggong family's standards in through the main gate openly, right in front of so many commoners.
Zhao Shuning had come to the Wanggong family to gather information. She didn't expect to encounter such a lively scene as soon as she arrived.
Wang Gongyan seemed to be unable to control himself. His eyes were glazed over, and he almost collapsed on the woman.
Steward Yan really lived up to being Wang Gongyan's right - hand man. At this moment, he was still able to direct the other servants to tidy up Wang Gongyan's room, and then led Wang Gongyan and the woman towards the room.
When the woman passed by Zhao Shuning, her heart skipped a beat. She raised her eyes and happened to meet Zhao Shuning's inquisitive and skeptical gaze.
Mei'er quickly lowered her head. As far as she could remember, this was the first time she had met this veiled girl. Why was she looking at her with such an inquisitive look? Could it be that she had revealed some flaw?
She nodded slightly at Zhao Shuning with a smile and was about to step into the room. But at this moment, Zhao Shuning, with her back against the door, gently grabbed the corner of Mei'er's sleeve. The sleeve fluttered, exuding a strange fragrance. Zhao Shuning had smelled this kind of smell on the boss lady as well.
Mei'er turned around and looked at Zhao Shuning. "Miss?"
Zhao Shuning let go of her hand and returned a smile. She said a few words that made Mei'er stand there motionless as if struck by lightning.
"You are a Mei - woman."
The term "Mei - woman" was so unfamiliar. Or perhaps, she hadn't heard anyone call her that for a long time.
Mei'er didn't move a single step. Her eyes were filled with shock.
Zhao Shuning continued, "Why have you come here?"
Mei'er quickly looked at Zhao Shuning, her eyes full of longing. At this moment, her voice was urgent as she asked, "Miss, who are you? Just now, why did you use the word 'you all'? Have you seen other Mei - women besides me?"
Mei'er's reaction was beyond Zhao Shuning's expectation.
"Also, how do you know I'm a Mei - woman?"
They lowered their voices when they talked.
Before Zhao Shuning could answer, Wang Gongyan's voice came from inside. He was calling Mei'er's name repeatedly.
"Why did you choose him?"
Mei'er raised her eyes. "Miss, I have to go in."
"Does Wang Gongyan have any deep grudges against you? What you're doing will also harm yourself."
Mei'er's appearance was different from the Mei - women in the Meilin now. The Mei - women in Meilin now could have normal relationships with men in the world and wouldn't have any negative effects on men. However, there were always one or two special women whose bloodlines were still as pure as before. Except for the poison masters in Meilin, other men couldn't get close to them. Mei'er was one of those special ones.
"How do you know so much?"
"Did you also give Wang Gongyan the charm powder?"
Mei'er felt guilty. She said directly, "Wang Gongyan deserves to die."
"Whether he deserves to die or not, you shouldn't use this method. Although Mei - women are what they are, their bodies are extremely pure. For a man like this, you're just giving up on yourself. If the fairies in Meilin find out, I'm afraid your future—"
Mei'er looked around. At this time, in the Wanggong Courtyard, there was no one else. Most of them were in the room attending to Wang Gongyan.
"Miss. No, senior, I beg you to save me. I don't know why I've come to this place. If you know anything, please tell me. I want to go home."
Zhao Shuning sighed. Facing the plea of a beauty, she always couldn't help but soften her heart. It was always like this. She would tell herself in her heart not to meddle in other people's business, but once something happened, she still couldn't help but get involved.
"Go to Chang'an, the capital of the Dongze Great Wilderness. There's a school called the Zonghui Academy. Inside the academy, look for a woman named Rongyan."
"Rongyan?"
"She's the same as you."
Mei'er was overjoyed and was about to kneel. Zhao Shuning quickly helped her up. She knew this feeling. Wandering alone in a foreign world was really unpleasant.
"I want to know about the Wanggong family and the Jun Gong Mansion in Shengjing City. Tell me everything you know."
Mei'er nodded. She placed her hand on Zhao Shuning's wrist and closed her eyes. Zhao Shuning's mental strength easily entered Mei'er's consciousness. All the things that had happened in Shengjing City and that Mei'er had seen were displayed one by one in front of Zhao Shuning.
The two opened their eyes and exchanged a smile.
"Go. Rongyan should have been looking for you."
The reason Rongyan had come to the border city of the Hailing Kingdom was probably to look for her clansmen. This could explain why Mei'er had stayed in that border city before.
Steward Yan saw that the woman hadn't entered the room for a long time, so he had to come out to invite her. But when they came out, the courtyard was empty. Where was the figure of the woman the second young master had brought back earlier?
Zhao Shuning, on the other hand, was now standing with her arms crossed, looking into the distance leisurely.