The quiet cobblestone path shimmered in a warm orange glow, particularly striking under the bright moonlight.
Xiao Rongyan never doubted Bai Qingyan's capacity to undertake great responsibilities. Gender aside, in Xiao Rongyan's heart, Bai Qingyan was a hero capable of seizing power in chaotic times.
When he was in Xiliang, he had also met the Empress of Xiliang. Although she was a woman of extraordinary wisdom, her ambitions were limited to strengthening her nation rather than seeking dominion over the world. Her vision was somewhat narrow.
Bai Qingyan's deep, tranquil eyes were fixed on Xiao Rongyan. Her jade-like skin, luminous under the cool moonlight, radiated a delicate pearly sheen, exuding an unparalleled elegance that made the world pale in comparison.
"Just waiting for the right moment," Bai Qingyan did not hide anything from Xiao Rongyan. Her eyes shone with extraordinary resilience and calm.
