The Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter and Her Heartless Lover!

Perilous

Shen Yiyao walked back to her room, her heart still churning. Shen Yaoyue's words were like a bombshell, shattering her usually calm thinking. She had always believed that her only enemies were Shen Yaoyue, Shen Qianyun, and even the hidden forces of Yueying Palace. However, now she finally realized that the situation she faced was far more complicated than she had imagined.

The power of Moon Shadow Palace, Shen Qianyun's ambitions, Shen Yaoyue's warnings—all of these became a lingering shadow in Shen Yiyao's mind. She had originally thought she was just a pawn in the Shen Mansion, or perhaps an unnoticed force waiting for its moment to strike. But now she realized she had already been drawn into this complex struggle.

She took a deep breath, sat down at her desk, picked up the letter from Yueying Palace that Nangong Xiu had brought her, and reread it. Every line, every paragraph, revealed a different clue. Yueying Palace, the Shen Mansion, Shen Qianyun, even herself, it all seemed like a huge whirlpool, no one could escape.

Just as she was lost in thought, there was a gentle knock on the door. Shen Yiyao frowned, a flicker of unease running through her mind. At this moment, the visitor must be no ordinary person.

"Come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and Nangong Xiu appeared at the door. His face remained stern, and a subtle worry flickered in his eyes. Seeing Shen Yiyao, he nodded slightly and walked into the room.

"Miss, something's not right outside." Nangong Xiu's voice was low, but there was a sense of urgency in his words, "Shen Qianyun's hand has reached out to you."

Shen Yiyao's heart suddenly jumped, and then she asked calmly: "What exactly happened?"

Nangong Xiu gently closed his eyes, as if organizing his thoughts: "I just received news that Shen Qianyun has secretly planted spies, and even someone is inquiring about your whereabouts in the Shen Mansion. He has obviously realized that your relationship with Yueying Palace has become complicated, and has begun to take measures to prevent you from taking any action."

Shen Yiyao raised her eyebrows, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes: "Shen Qianyun is indeed not simple."

She wasn't surprised by this. After all, Shen Qianyun's power tactics over the years were not to be underestimated. Now that she was becoming the key to this game, Shen Qianyun's plot had clearly begun. She had to be prepared and couldn't let him take control.

"What are you going to do?" Shen Yiyao asked in a deep voice.

Nangong Xiu smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with a hint of deep meaning: "I have already planted several spies in the Shen Mansion, and will pay more attention to Shen Qianyun's movements from now on. We must act more carefully and not let him notice anything."

Shen Yiyao nodded. She knew clearly that this struggle was no longer a simple family power struggle, but a complex game involving countless forces. She had to find the key and seize the initiative.

"Also, Miss." Nangong Xiu's voice came again, "The Moon Shadow Palace seems to have begun to take the initiative to contact Shen Qianyun. Once they unite, the situation in the Shen Mansion will become more complicated."

Shen Yiyao's heart skipped a beat as she finally realized the relationship between Moon Shadow Palace and Shen Qianyun was far closer than she'd anticipated. If Moon Shadow Palace, a powerful force with deep roots in the martial arts world, joined forces with Shen Qianyun, the situation within the Shen residence would become even more complex and confusing. She had to act quickly to avoid being sidelined by these conspiracies.

"I understand." Shen Yiyao's voice was calm and firm. "From now on, we can no longer be passive. I need to take control of the information and find a path to victory."

Shen Yiyao took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming with determination. She knew there was no turning back in this situation. No matter what, she had to fight for her chance of survival. Even if the entire Shen Mansion, or even the entire martial arts world, became her rival, she would rise to the challenge.

However, just as she was about to think deeply about her next strategy, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the room.

"Miss, something happened!"

The sudden sound made Shen Yiyao's heart tremble. She immediately stood up and pushed open the door. She saw a maid who was dressed hastily running in, looking panicked and pale.

"What happened?" Shen Yiyao asked calmly, her eyes sharp.

The maid said breathlessly, "Miss, there was a conflict on the street outside the Shen Mansion. Some people said that Shen Qianyun's men brought people to search, and it seems that they are coming for Miss Shen Yiyao!"

Shen Yiyao's heart suddenly trembled, and her face suddenly turned gloomy. She hadn't expected Shen Qianyun to be so eager for quick success and immediately start to suppress her. Only then did she realize that Shen Qianyun's determination was even stronger than she had imagined.

"What exactly is he going to do?" Shen Yiyao's tone was cold, and the murderous intent in her eyes was like condensed ice.

Nangong Xiu sneered, "Shen Qianyun is indeed impatient. He no longer hides and attacks you directly and blatantly. It seems that Miss Shen Yiyao's threat has aroused his sufficient attention."

"Then what should we do?" Shen Yiyao asked indifferently.

"Of course we must fight back." A cold glint flashed in Nangong Xiu's eyes. "Shen Qianyun has already exposed his hand. We must seize the opportunity to disrupt his plan."

A hint of deep meaning flashed in Shen Yiyao's eyes. She took a deep breath and nodded: "Get ready immediately. Let them know that Shen Yiyao is not a pawn that can be manipulated at will."

Nangong Xiu smiled slightly, turned around and prepared to leave: "Don't worry, Miss, I will arrange everything."

Just as Nangong Xiu left the room, Shen Yiyao stood by the window, gazing at the moonlit Shen Mansion. An inexplicable chill rose in her heart. She knew there was no turning back. This battle would be an incomparably brutal duel, and she had to go further, deeper.

"Shen Qianyun, just wait, I will never let you succeed." Shen Yiyao whispered to herself, her voice as cold as ice and snow.

As Nangong Xiu walked away, Shen Yiyao knew that everything that followed would be fraught with danger. She was ready to face the storm.

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Chapter 15: Undercurrent