The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

It was just past 9 AM.

More than thirty guards escorted a luxurious carriage, which stopped in front of the Mingyu Martial Arts School.

"Whoosh!"

The carriage curtain was pulled open by a fair, delicate hand.

The next moment, a woman dressed in a bright red dress leaped down from the carriage like a flame.

"Wait!"

She gave a soft shout and walked straight towards the entrance of the martial arts school.

The two burly men guarding the gate almost dared not look directly at the newcomer and both lowered their heads.

"Why is the eldest daughter of the Qin family here?"

"Wait, are they going to cause trouble for Miss Li?"

The two burly men guarding the gate exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of gossip in each other's eyes.

But they dared not do anything to stop them.

The Qin family, who controlled Qingzhou City, were practically the rulers of the city.

This young lady has a bad temper; if you dare to stop her, you're likely to get a beating.

Where is Li Yunqing?

Stepping into the courtyard, Qin Wan'er uttered a soft rebuke, her gaze sweeping over everyone with an overbearing air.

The startled crowd paused upon recognizing the newcomer, then respectfully said, "Miss Li has not been practicing martial arts with us; she has been cultivating at the Medicine Bureau."

"I want to see what kind of person Brother Jiang Yu likes!"

Qin Wan'er murmured softly, then turned around and strode quickly toward the Pharmacy.

His hurried and energetic manner instantly caused an uproar in the entire courtyard.

"Hiss... Will they start fighting?"

"This young lady has quite a temper!"

"Two women got into a fight over a man; it was quite a spectacle!"

"Should we go take a look?"

"Do you dare to watch Miss Qin's spectacle?"

"What's there to be afraid of? Let's go take a look!"

The murmurs rose and fell, making the courtyard extremely lively, which caused Jiang Yu's expression to change as he walked by.

"not good!"

Jiang Yu quickly turned around and headed towards the pharmacy as well.

Qin Wan'er was the same age as him and had already reached the highest level in martial arts. How could Li Yunqing, who had only been practicing martial arts for five days, possibly be his opponent?

Moreover, she is the legitimate daughter of the Qin family. Who in the entire martial arts school would dare to offend her?

Even if it were Master Liu, he would have to give him some face.

How could he not be worried, especially since this matter was caused by him?

Qin Wan'er moved very quickly, and in no time she arrived at the gate of the Medicine Bureau's courtyard.

Without the slightest hesitation, he stepped into the courtyard, his eyes scanning the area before spotting a figure dressed in a light purple dress, sitting quietly under the shade of a tree.

She instinctively took a few steps forward, taking in the figure completely.

Under the shade of the tree, the girl sat quietly, holding a book in her hands, as serene as an orchid growing alone in a secluded valley.

Sunlight filtered through the trees, dappling the surroundings.

It's like an extremely beautiful painting.

Her delicate face and fair skin shimmered in the dappled sunlight.

Even though she was a woman herself, Qin Wan'er felt a breathtaking beauty that went straight to her heart.

"There really is such a woman in Qingzhou City?"

"Why have I never heard of this before?"

Looking at the girl in purple, Qin Wan'er was puzzled.

A woman like this shouldn't be so unknown.

Seeing the serene aura surrounding the girl, she seemed lost in thought: "Does Brother Jiang Yu like this kind of woman?"

It was so quiet, like the still water in a clear spring, overflowing without a sound.

It was a kind of temperament that neither she nor Zhou Ru possessed.

Looking at that figure, Qin Wan'er felt a little calmer.

It seemed that the girl possessed an invisible magic that could naturally calm people down.

She took a deep breath, walked a short distance in front of the girl in purple, and asked, "You are Li Yunqing?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing slightly raised her head and looked at the woman in front of her with gentle eyes.

Dressed in a red dress, her temperament was fiery, like a vibrant rose, direct and unrestrained.

His expression was completely transparent, seemingly devoid of any guile or scheming.

"Yes, I am." Li Yunqing nodded slightly, her voice soft and pleasant: "And you are?"

"I am Qin Wan'er of the Qin family!" Qin Wan'er raised her head slightly, but then suddenly paused: "You don't recognize me?"

Li Yunqing suddenly realized that only the eldest daughter of the Qin family could wear such a bright and beautiful brocade dress without concealing her true colors.

"I'm sorry, I don't go out often. Although I've heard of the name of the most talented woman in Qingzhou, I've never had the chance to meet her."

Hearing that calm voice and seeing that still serene expression, Qin Wan'er frowned slightly and asked, "You like Brother Jiang Yu?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu, who had just reached the gate of the courtyard, immediately stopped in his tracks.

He seemed a little tense, listening intently to the sounds coming from the courtyard.

There were other figures all around, all looking into the courtyard, their necks stretched out like giraffes.

"So she's a big fan of Jiang Yu?"

"Why didn't you put in more effort to take him down instead of causing trouble for me?"

Thoughts raced through Li Yunqing's mind, and she gently shook her head at Qin Wan'er.

"You don't like Brother Jiang Yu?" Qin Wan'er was surprised, even a little shocked.

Jiang Yu's talent was renowned throughout Qingzhou, and he was the dream lover of countless young ladies. How could any woman not like Jiang Yu?

Even men would find it hard not to admire Jiang Yu, right?

Li Yunqing nodded gently and said, "We've only known each other for a few days, how can we talk about liking each other?"

"Then why did you agree to Brother Jiang Yu's marriage proposal?" Qin Wan'er asked, puzzled.

Li Yunqing paused for a moment, then calmly said, "For my loving father and brothers."

"For the family that raised me!"

"Isn't this a predetermined fate for a woman?"

Qin Wan'er was stunned by Li Yunqing's response.

Jiang Yu, standing outside the courtyard, was also stunned; his eyes seemed to dim in that instant.

Even the people peeping outside the courtyard subconsciously looked at Jiang Yu, their expressions filled with disbelief.

Are there really women in Qingzhou who wouldn't be attracted to Jiang Yu, who is both beautiful and from a good family?

"Was it predetermined?"

Qin Wan'er suddenly remembered her parents' words that she had heard since childhood: to be on good terms with the Jiang family and to marry Jiang Yu when she grew up.

Later, he fought with Zhou Ru because of Jiang Yu.

It was as if he himself was born because of Jiang Yu.

"The fate of women?"

At this moment, looking at Li Yunqing's calm appearance, Qin Wan'er felt a sense of agreement for some reason.

She thought of the Great Yu Emperor, who sat high on the throne, and how he would bestow several beauties upon his subjects when he was pleased.

When other states paid tribute, they would also present many beautiful women.

She then thought of the common people, whose daughters were married off or sold for money when they were twelve or thirteen years old.

Li Yunqing before us, or rather, herself, was already destined for a fate.

If Jiang Yu didn't have such a family background, would I still like her?

Her parents would also repeatedly urge her to marry Jiang Yuyao.

"I see!"

After a long silence, Qin Wan'er suddenly spoke up: "I didn't come here to blame you."

"Although Zhou Ru always incites me to cause trouble for you, and although I feel resentful and angry, I'm not that stupid."

"I think you're a better person than her."

"I just came to see what the person Brother Jiang Yu likes looks like."

As she spoke, Qin Wan'er looked again at Li Yunqing's delicate and serene face.

Sensing the ethereal, otherworldly beauty emanating from her very being, he added, "Be careful of Zhou Ru; she's definitely up to no good."

"I'm leaving!"

After speaking, Qin Wan'er turned and stepped out of the courtyard, just as swiftly and energetically as she had come.

When she saw Jiang Yu standing frozen at the door, she paused slightly, opened her mouth as if to speak, but made no sound.

In the end, he simply nodded slightly and quickly left.

Jiang Yu remained silent, his gaze seemingly penetrating the wall to see the quiet girl.

The words, "We've only known each other for a few days, how can we talk about liking each other?" still echoed in his ears.

This was also the first time he had ever heard a woman say such a thing so directly, calmly, and without any emotion.

In his mind, he recalled Li Yunqing's radiant smile during the betrothal ceremony.

"Doesn't she have even the slightest feeling for me?"

Jiang Yu turned around blankly and slowly walked away.

As if sensing something, Li Yunqing slightly raised her eyes and looked at that figure.

"He...heard everything?"

"Even better to hear that!"