"Han Miss, everyone has already come out except for those who received the inheritance. Are you planning to stay here?" Yan Lingxuan observed Han Xiling's expression and asked tentatively.
Han Xiling's face showed a hint of gloom, and in the end, she saw the result she least wanted to see.
Seeing that Han Xiling remained silent, Yan Lingxuan continued, "If Miss Han is also planning to leave, why not... go together?"
Upon hearing his words, Han Xiling coldly glanced at Yan Lingxuan and indifferently replied, "You all go first. I will wait here for Emperor Beichen to come out."
Yan Lingxuan's expression stiffened. He hadn't expected that even at this moment, Han Xiling would stubbornly wait for Emperor Beichen to come out.
"Since Han Miss intends to continue waiting here, then I will go back first."
A complex light flickered in Yan Lingxuan's eyes. Originally, it would have been a great choice to accompany Han Xiling at a time like this, but his family still needed him to report the news, so he had to go back.
If he had performed exceptionally well in this expedition to the ruins, he would have been able to act according to his own ideas.
However, this time in the ruins, he not only gained nothing but also became a laughingstock in the eyes of everyone. If he didn't return now, the elders of the family would probably be furious.
Han Xiling nodded, "Alright."
Yan Lingxuan looked deeply at Han Xiling, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. Eventually, he turned his head and left with the Yan family's team.
...
Baili Hongzhuang suddenly realized that she was surrounded by a peach forest, just like the Jingli Garden of the past. Peach blossoms filled the sky, and the air was filled with fragrance.
A gentle breeze blew, and petals fell gently, creating a world of pale pink, as if immersed in a dream.
Almost as soon as she saw the scene in front of her, Baili Hongzhuang realized that she might have fallen into an illusion again.
It seemed that the owners of this ruins were truly adept at creating illusions.
Suddenly, the sound of a zither reached her ears. The melodious and pleasant zither music seemed to be calling out to Baili Hongzhuang. She couldn't help but slowly walk towards the depths of the peach forest, searching for the source of the sound.
So far, she still didn't understand what test this illusion was subjecting her to. She could only take one step at a time.
As she walked deeper into the peach forest, Baili Hongzhuang discovered a delicate and exquisite pavilion in the center.
Within the pink veil, a graceful and sentimental figure quietly appeared. Three thousand strands of black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and a pink dress covered the ground. The zither music flowed from her hands, beautiful and enchanting.
Seeing this captivating figure, even Baili Hongzhuang, as a woman, couldn't help but exclaim. Just by looking at her back, one could determine that this woman was exceptionally beautiful.
Baili Hongzhuang approached slowly, and then she bowed, saying, "I apologize for the intrusion, miss."
The zither music gradually ceased, and the sitting woman stood up slowly. A beautiful and familiar face appeared in Baili Hongzhuang's line of sight.
This person was none other than the owner of the ruins—Bai Qing.
"So, it's a senior."
Baili Hongzhuang bowed again, her clear eyes showing a hint of admiration.
As she had guessed, the owner of the ruins, Bai Qing, was graceful and charming, truly captivating.
A gentle and enchanting smile appeared on Bai Qing's lips, as her gaze carefully assessed Baili Hongzhuang.
"In my lifetime, I have seen many women, and the world often praises my extraordinary appearance. But in my opinion, you are the true peerless beauty."
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