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

Undercurrent

Shen Yiyao stood by the window, her heart pounding. Shen Qianyun's sudden move against her was clearly no longer a simple power struggle, but a dangerous signal. His actions showed that he no longer viewed her as an insignificant pawn, but as a threat that needed to be eliminated swiftly.

She closed her eyes slightly, recalling Shen Qianyun's previous calmness and decisiveness, and his always hidden ambition. He couldn't have launched such a swift attack simply because of her presence; there must be a deeper purpose behind it. And the Moon Shadow Palace's interference made her feel even more pressured.

Nangong Xiu has already begun to act, intending to use his informants in the Shen Mansion to obtain more intelligence and expose Shen Qianyun's actions as early as possible. However, Shen Yiyao knows that relying solely on these means is far from enough. She must take the initiative, seize the opportunity, and turn the situation to her advantage.

She sat back at the table, picked up the now-disarrayed files, and carefully studied Shen Qianyun's actions. Every report, every drawing, could be a clue to breaking the deadlock. Her eyes wandered through them, gradually drawn to an old file that contained evidence of collusion between the Shen family and Yueying Palace.

Despite the Shen Mansion's fame over the years, its prosperity wasn't without its limitations. Shen Qianyun wasn't alone; he had the powerful backing of the Moon Shadow Palace. This secret alliance was enough to dramatically alter the power dynamics within the Shen Mansion. If the Moon Shadow Palace truly intervened, Shen Qianyun's ambitions would be limitless.

"It seems that Shen Qianyun's chess game has already begun quietly." Shen Yiyao muttered to herself, a cold light flashing in her eyes, "I must act faster, otherwise, there will be no chance of a comeback."

At this moment, Nangong Xiu's figure appeared at the door again. His expression was more solemn than before, with obvious tension and urgency.

"Miss, the situation has changed a bit." Nangong Xiu walked in and said in a low voice.

Shen Yiyao raised her head, her eyes sharp: "What's wrong?"

"Shen Qianyun's men have already set up a search network outside, and his men are quietly approaching the Shen Mansion. What's more troublesome is that Shen Qianyun seems to have realized that we may know his plan and is accelerating the search for a target that can serve as a breakthrough point."

"He's speeding up his actions?" Shen Yiyao sneered, "It seems that Shen Qianyun doesn't intend to leave me any breathing space."

Nangong Xiu nodded. "That's right. Miss, the situation is extremely urgent. If you don't react in time, I'm afraid Shen Qianyun will take advantage of this opportunity to launch a full-scale suppression against you."

A gloomy light flashed in Shen Yiyao's eyes, and her thoughts raced. She knew that Shen Qianyun's direct attack was undoubtedly intended to test her bottom line, but she also knew that Shen Qianyun's target was definitely not just her.

"In that case, let's take the initiative." Shen Yiyao's voice was as cold as ice. "Since Shen Qianyun is coming, I will give him a 'big gift'."

Nangong Xiu was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Shen Yiyao to react so quickly. Seeing her calm expression and the absence of fear in her eyes, he no longer hesitated and immediately responded, "Miss, if that's the case, I will immediately make arrangements to prevent Shen Qianyun from achieving her goal."

Shen Yiyao stood up, walked to a corner of the room, picked up the dagger she'd used before, and gently stroked the blade. She knew this duel wasn't just a contest for power, but a game of life and death. She couldn't wait passively like before. Every step Shen Qianyun took was forcing her to retreat.

She turned and looked out the window. The moonlit Shen Mansion no longer looked familiar to her. Everything before her was shrouded in intrigue and murderous intent. The moonlit courtyard seemed tranquil, but behind it lay a murderous aura. Shen Qianyun was no longer the calm and composed opponent she had always been; she was now a foe ready for battle. She had to adopt decisive and drastic measures to gain the upper hand in this power struggle.

"Nangong Xiu, go arrange tonight's operation." Shen Yiyao's voice was low, but it carried a determination that could not be ignored. "If Shen Qianyun wants to force me, I will let him know that Shen Yiyao has never been a weak woman who can be bullied."

Nangong Xiu nodded and turned to leave. Shen Yiyao stood there, staring quietly at the moon in the distance. Her mood was no longer complicated, but became more and more determined. No matter what, she would not allow Shen Qianyun to take away what she had - whether it was her future or her dignity.

As the night deepened, the courtyard of the Shen Mansion gradually grew quiet, but this tranquility was destined to be only the calm before the storm. Shen Yiyao knew that tonight's actions would determine the final showdown between her and Shen Qianyun. She could no longer escape, nor would she retreat.

Shen Yiyao turned around, her eyes like a sharp blade, firm and fierce: "Shen Qianyun, if you dare to make a move, I will make you pay the price."

Just as Shen Yiyao was about to take action, there was a rapid knock on the door.

"Miss, something happened!"

She turned around abruptly, her heart tightening, but then she came to her senses and asked calmly, "What's the matter?"

The maid ran in breathlessly, her face tense. "Miss, there's news from outside that Shen Qianyun's men have broken into the outskirts of the Shen Mansion. They seem to be searching every room, looking for your whereabouts. It seems that they have got some clues and are ready to take action directly!"

A hint of coldness flashed across Shen Yiyao's eyes. She turned around, picked up the sword on the table, and said coldly, "It seems that Shen Qianyun really doesn't intend to give me a chance to breathe."

"Miss, what should we do?" the maid asked anxiously.

"We should take the initiative and seize the opportunity to eliminate them." Shen Yiyao's voice was cold and resolute. "Let Shen Qianyun know that Shen Yiyao is never easily defeated."

She drew her sword and walked out with an unstoppable murderous aura. This battle was a battle of no return. Shen Yiyao had decided to completely nip all of Shen Qianyun's schemes in the bud.

Tonight will be the beginning of her reversal of fate.

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