Not only is he steady, but he is also adept at manipulating a woman's thoughts.
Many experienced women are often drawn to his appearance, his aura, and then become immersed in the sense of security he constructs, unable to extricate themselves.
Shi Shabai did not rudely barge into An Divine Hall; instead, he politely said outside, "Requesting audience with the Empress Dowager."
A voice from inside the hall replied, "Come in."
With a stride, Shi Shabai entered and raised his eyes, seeing the most powerful woman on this land, situated at the center of the vortex, a woman who had not collapsed but had become increasingly radiant and captivating.
There was a flash of admiration in his eyes, along with a subtle desire.
His peripheral gaze swept over the whiteness at the slit of her skirt, but his vision did not linger; instead, he spoke in a deep voice, "Empress Dowager, there has been an expansion of Lianyi House; currently, the Imperial City Guard is investigating the cause."
