The Reincarnation of the Beauty: The Concubine Doctor and the Conspiracy

At the end of the alley, Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan finally reached a relatively quiet square. The dim lights around them illuminated their faces. Though seemingly calm, their hearts were like raging waves, a constant reminder that danger was not far away.

"We need to find a safe place to discuss countermeasures." Ling Xuan looked around cautiously. The air was filled with worry, as if he could actually feel the presence of pursuers lingering not far away.

Yun Mengting's attention was quickly drawn to a restaurant near the square. Several swaying lanterns hung at the entrance, casting a warm glow, seemingly a hidden haven. In this tense moment, invisible pressure surged like a tide.

"How about that restaurant? We could stop in there for a while and think about our plan," she suggested, trying to sound relaxed.

Ling Xuan knew this was their best option at the moment, and the tension in his heart eased a little. "Sounds good, let's go."

Pushing open the door to the restaurant, a familiar aroma mingled with the scent of scented tea and food greeted me. Here, no matter the turmoil outside, I felt a sense of comfort. The restaurant wasn't crowded, with a few guests chatting quietly. The warm light cast a soft, gentle filter over the moment.

"What would you like to order, sirs?" the restaurant owner asked warmly, his smile showing a bit of kindness and hospitality.

"Please give us a pot of hot tea." Yun Mengting tried hard to force a relaxed smile, but her heart was full of undercurrents.

"Okay, please wait." The boss hurried away to do his work. The two of them found a seat by the window, watching the movements outside through the window, and were secretly alert in their hearts.

"We must contact those officials as soon as possible and hand over the evidence." Yun Mengting's voice was low, as if she was expressing the burden in her heart.

"But the situation is complicated right now. Xu Zheng's conspiracy is brewing." Ling Xuan was a little surprised. His eyes were serious and his brows were furrowed. "We must be cautious and not expose our actions."

As they huddled together, a man in ornate attire walked through the doorway, catching their attention. His arrival was like a stone dropped, shattering the otherwise peaceful atmosphere. The man smiled, but his eyes were like a knife, sharp and inquiring.

"Excuse me, are you waiting for someone here?" He approached with a light tone, as if he was sizing up the expressions of the two young men.

Yun Mengting's heart tensed up, and she keenly sensed that he was not a good person. She then whispered to Ling Xuan, "Ignore him and pretend you don't know him."

"Calm down," Ling Xuan echoed, his heart filled with alarm, not daring to show any emotion.

"I heard that there have been a lot of turmoil in the royal city recently. May I ask what you two young talents have to say?" The man in gorgeous clothes smiled slightly, with a hint of amusement at the corner of his mouth, but his eyes seemed to be able to see through their hearts.

"I'm just enjoying this leisurely time, nothing special." Yun Mengting gritted her teeth, picked up the teacup, and tried to hide her inner fear.

"I don't mean to disturb you. I just want to remind you two that in this turbulent era, you must be wary of those seemingly ordinary people. They may be hunters in disguise." The man in elegant clothes smiled slightly, showing his ease.

Before he finished speaking, he bowed slightly and turned to leave, as if he came here just out of curiosity, but he left the two of them with a sense of urgency like a dark cloud.

"He's definitely not simple." Ling Xuan said in a low voice, thinking, "We have to leave here immediately. Xu Zheng's conspiracy is becoming more and more complicated, and a serious crisis is approaching."

Yun Mengting took a deep breath, her heartbeat accelerating. She knew every step forward was fraught with danger, and she needed to be even more cautious. The standoff between the two sides wasn't over yet. Under the surging undercurrent, their actions felt like walking on a knife's edge.

After quickly paying the bill, the two hurried out of the restaurant and into the rapidly fading dusk. The streetlights illuminated their faces, like a signal for imminent launch, reminding them of the endless unknowns and challenges ahead. However, Yun Mengting's burning faith remained unextinguished—they must not allow those shadowy forces to succeed. She and Ling Xuan must uncover the truth and restore light to the royal city.

The atmosphere of crisis lingers in every corner of the city, and they are in the midst of this undercurrent of competition. No matter how many tests lie ahead, as long as they work together, they will have a chance to overcome the coming storm.