The woman trembled, her whole body shaking as she stammered, "M-Ma'am, I think you've mistaken me for someone else. My name is Wu Mingran."
"Really?" Xia Yuqing tilted her head slightly, her voice soft but doubtful.
The woman nodded quickly, forcing a nervous smile.
"Oh." Xia Yuqing released her chin, her expression unreadable. "Then it must be my mistake. You can go."
The woman secretly let out a breath of relief. She bowed politely, then turned to leave. But just as she took one step, Xia Yuqing's cold voice stopped her.
"Wait."
The woman froze in place. Slowly, she turned back, wearing a small, strained smile. "Yes, Ma'am?"
Xia Yuqing walked closer, her eyes glinting with amusement. She reached out and gently brushed her fingers across the woman's face. "Your face… it's quite beautiful."
The woman swallowed hard, trying to steady her racing heartbeat. "T-thank you, Ma'am."
