The people around her were incredibly vigilant, leaving him able to watch only from a distance. Whether she was wearing a veil or had her back turned to him, he could never get a clear look. Yet, in that moment, he etched that slender silhouette into his mind; from then on, it occupied a place in his heart.
After returning from his travels, he discovered his subordinates were engaging in illicit affairs. Even the concubines he kept for appearances—gifts from others—had been bedded by the servants. He felt no anger at all; they were all filthy, and he had no intention of touching them anyway.
Then came a woman. She was ruthless and decisive. He could not see her face clearly, but her eyes were more beautiful than the moon in the sky, so very bright. He placed a Tracking Technique on her, following the trail until it led to the Su residence and Zuixian Tower, both of which carried that same scent.
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