With her delicate face and slender waist, the royal uncle lost control.

"Brother, I'm worried about the Empress's birthday banquet in seven days. I'm supposed to perform a dance, but the Li family girl who's supposed to dance with me twisted her ankle yesterday. What should I do?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Senyao replied without hesitation, "Then hurry up and find another one. Shall I go and hire a dancer from the best dance hall for you?"

"There's no need for such trouble."

Qin Jiaxue shook her head, but her gaze shifted to Yun Nian beside her, her eyes shining with anticipation. "I've heard that Sister Yun Nian is very skilled in dance, and was a renowned talented woman in the capital when she was in the Prime Minister's residence. I wonder if you could dance with me?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Nian sneered inwardly.

As expected, it happened.

In her previous life, Qin Jiaxue used the same excuse to ask her to dance before the Empress's birthday banquet.

She was caught off guard and readily agreed, but was tricked into making a fool of herself at the banquet, becoming the laughingstock of the entire capital and causing her father to lose face in court.

And in this life...

Yun Nian remained silent, so Qin Jiaxue looked at Qin Senyao and said sweetly, "Brother, why don't you talk to Sister Yun Nian? I've practiced this dance for a long time, and I really need her help. If we find a dancer we don't know well at the last minute, we're afraid the coordination won't be good, and it might even backfire."

Qin Senyao couldn't resist his younger sister's coquettishness, so he immediately said to Yun Nian, "Nian'er, since Xue'er needs your help, why don't you be her backup dancer? It's just a backup dancer, it's not difficult for you."

Yun Nian raised her head and calmly met Qin Senyao's gaze: "I am not fully recovered from my injuries, so I'm afraid I cannot complete such a physically demanding dance."

Qin Senyao frowned: "Aren't you perfectly fine now? Just do what I tell you to do, why are you making such a fuss?"

His impatience was obvious.

In his eyes, Yun Nian should obey him and please him, especially when it comes to Xue'er's affairs.

To make excuses like this now is simply ungrateful.

Yun Nian lowered her head again and remained silent.

Qin Senyao was about to speak again when he saw Yun Nian suddenly raise her head, her face regaining its calm smile: "Since the young master and sister Jiaxue have both said so, Nian'er will do her best."

Qin Senyao was taken aback, not expecting her to change so quickly, but seeing her agree, he was satisfied: "That's more like it."

Qin Jiaxue immediately beamed with joy and affectionately took Yun Nian's arm: "Sister Yun Nian, thank you! I'll come to you tomorrow to practice dancing. If we work together well, we'll definitely make a splash at the banquet."

Yun Nian nodded, subtly pulling her arm out of Qin Jiaxue's embrace: "I'll go back first."

"Okay, take care, sister."

Qin Jiaxue smiled sweetly, but a hint of calculation flashed in her eyes.

-

Back in my own courtyard.

"Qiluo, close the door and stand guard outside," she instructed.

Qiluo acknowledged and withdrew, gently closing the door behind her.

Yun Nian walked to the window and softly called out to the bamboo grove outside, "Yue Xing."

Before the words were even finished, a black figure had already silently appeared in the room.

The newcomer was dressed in neat black clothes, with a handsome face and clear, sharp eyes.

Yue Xing knelt on one knee, clasped her hands in a respectful greeting, and said, "Miss."

Looking at him, Yun Nian felt a surge of warmth and sorrow in her heart.

This is the little beggar she found on the street three years ago.

At that time, he was covered in wounds, on the verge of death, and could not remember his name or where he came from.

She took him back to the Prime Minister's residence and took good care of him. She discovered that although the young man had lost his memory, he possessed remarkable martial arts skills.

She chose the name Yuexing.

I have gazed upon countless stars, yet I cannot find my way home.

In her previous life, when she was in the most dangerous situation, it was this silent young man who risked his life to protect her, but was ultimately ambushed by Qin Senyao and fell into a pool of blood.

In this life, she will never let the tragedy repeat itself.

Get up.

Yun Nian said softly, taking out an envelope and a package from her bosom.

"Tomorrow at 3:45 AM, West Street. This is the action plan, with detailed times and locations. The package contains what you need."

Yue Xing accepted it without asking any further questions, simply replying, "Yes."

"remember,"

Yun Nian said seriously, "Your safety comes first. No matter what happens, staying alive is the most important thing."

Yue Xing raised her head, a flicker of emotion flashing in her clear eyes. "Don't worry, young lady."

He bowed, and with a flicker, disappeared from the room...

-

The next morning, West Street.

It was early morning market day, and the streets were bustling with people.

Qin Senyao strolled leisurely down the street, dressed in fine clothes.

Today he is going to a teahouse in the south of the city to meet with some young men from prominent families, and West Street is the only way he can go.

As I was walking, I suddenly saw a familiar figure hurrying past ahead, carrying a blue cloth bag on his back.

"Chensha?" Qin Senyao called out loudly.

The person in front turned around upon hearing the sound; it was Chen Sha.

Upon seeing Qin Senyao, he stopped and bowed with clasped hands, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Qin Senyao stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Where are you going in such a hurry?"

Chen Sha respectfully replied, "By order of His Highness, I am delivering today's memorials to the various ministries. There are several urgent documents that need to be delivered before 9:00 AM."

Qin Senyao nodded: "Then go ahead and get busy, don't make any mistakes."

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness." Chen Sha clasped his hands in a fist salute again, then turned and hurriedly left.

Qin Senyao didn't take it seriously and continued walking forward.

After about half a cup of tea's time, Qin Senyao turned into a relatively quiet alley, intending to take a shortcut.

Just a few steps into the alley, Qin Senyao suddenly heard the sounds of fighting ahead.

He stopped alertly and cautiously leaned forward to look ahead.

Deep in the alley, Chen Sha's figure was locked in combat with a masked man in black.

During the fight, the blue bundle on Chensha's back was slashed open by the opponent's knife, and the memorials and documents inside scattered all over the ground.

Seeing this, Qin Senyao was about to step forward to help.

Suddenly, Chen Sha forced his opponent back with a fierce move, then bent down to pick up the scattered documents on the ground and turned to chase after them at the other end of the alley.

Qin Senyao then emerged from his hiding place.

He intended to leave immediately, but his gaze inadvertently swept over the three memorials scattered in the corner of the wall.

Qin Senyao paused, then walked over as if possessed, bent down and picked up the red memorial.

On the cover, the eight characters "List of Personnel Promotion and Assessment" are prominently displayed.

His heart skipped a beat.

Isn't this the information that his superior has been trying to find out?

Qin Senyao quickly scanned his surroundings; there was no one else there.

His palms were sweaty.

This is an opportunity that has fallen from the sky.

If I can perform well in front of that person, wouldn't they look at me with new respect?

Qin Senyao immediately opened the memorial and quickly flipped through it.

After reading it, Qin Senyao raised his head, a smug smile spreading across his face...

In a private room of a teahouse in the distance, Yun Nian was leisurely sipping tea.

Qi Luo entered from outside the door and whispered, "Miss, Yue Xing Chuan Xin, the matter has been taken care of."

Yun Nian put down her teacup, a faint smile playing on her lips...

-

Yun Nian had just returned from the teahouse and hadn't even stepped into her courtyard when a young maidservant rushed over.

"Miss Yun."

The young maidservant, panting, bowed and said, "My young lady has been looking for you for a long time and invites you to come and practice dancing together."

Yun Nian raised an eyebrow slightly, only then remembering that she had agreed to dance with Qin Jiaxue yesterday.

"Okay," she replied. "Lead the way."

The maid breathed a sigh of relief and quickly led Yun Nian towards the dance practice courtyard on the east side of the Prince's Mansion.

That courtyard was specially renovated by Qin Senyao for Qin Jiaxue, and it was used by her for practicing dance on weekdays.

Before even entering the courtyard, Yun Nian could hear Qin Jiaxue's sweet voice coming from inside.