The sudden appearance of another male made the others visibly tense.
Qin Muye crossed his arms, raising an eyebrow as he critically sized up the newcomer. "You're Yuan Shimo?"
They had seen each other during the holographic call the other day.
Yuan Shimo understood. Qin Muye wasn't asking because he didn't recognize him, but to assert his own status with this aggressive attitude.
'A brainless, muscle-headed idiot. Everything he does is full of holes.'
'It seems the newspapers weren't just spouting rumors. The Empire is truly unlucky to have a Prince who only knows how to swarm around a female.'
The young man sneered inwardly, but his expression remained impassive.
He grunted in acknowledgment, his gaze falling on the young white fox man to the side.
Baili Jing had been silent since Yuan Shimo's arrival, quietly observing him. When their eyes met, he finally walked forward and extended a hand to shake the young man's.
