Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Jiang Yu pulled Fan Qingyin into a proper bow, wanting to leave as quickly as possible. Heaven knows how panicked she was inside.

Lady Tinni was the Emperor's wife, a true member of the imperial family, and the First Lady at the heart of the empire's power. To glimpse the secrets of someone of such status was tantamount to placing oneself on the guillotine.

It all depends on whether Mrs. Tini cares or knows that she has figured something out. Jiang Yu doesn't know if her family's status will be enough to make Mrs. Tini let her go.

After all, Mrs. Tini's chilling gaze had made almost no attempt to hide anything from her.

"What's the rush? Let them handle their own affairs and their destiny. Lord Jiang Yu and Divine Envoy Fan Qingyin have come all this way, why don't they stay a little longer?"

Mrs. Tini leaned back on the cushion and gestured for Jiang Yu to sit down.

"This is the first time I've met the Divine Envoy Fan Qingyin. You truly are a figure of exquisite beauty. No wonder Lord Jiang Yu cherishes you so much, treating you like the apple of his eye." Lady Tini smiled.

"Sit down, what kind of manners are you standing there?"

Jiang Yu's palms were sweating, but she could only pull Fan Qingyin to sit down. As if sensing her unease, Fan Qingyin touched Jiang Yu's arm reassuringly.

"Envoy of Brahma's Sound, I have never stopped hearing people mention your reputation, saying that you are the most likely person in the Brahma family to become Pope in this generation. You know, the Brahma family has not produced a Pope for several generations. How could they bear to let you come to the Ocean Empire?" Lady Tinie seemed very interested.

“Our family has always believed in going with the flow. What one’s talent is is not something we can decide, and what status or height one can ultimately reach is not determined by the will of the family’s decision-makers, but by the choice of God,” Fan Qingyin said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"It's just absurd praise from the outside world. Please don't take it too seriously, Madam." Fan Qingyin was so perceptive; he had already noticed what Jiang Yu had noticed, and he had even discovered more.

For example, in this semi-enclosed space, the almost imperceptible lewd and unpleasant smell was mixed with a hint of familiar perfume.

Almost instantly, that stunningly beautiful face appeared in his mind.

Mrs. Tiny would actually...

“There’s no need for such modesty, Divine Envoy. I was also present when Lord Jiang Yu was reporting on his duties. I know your abilities are extraordinary and your talent exceptional,” Lady Tini said admiringly, then changed the subject:

"But as a husband, you must also persuade your wife to prioritize the future and prosperity of the empire over your own love. Lord Jiang Yu is still so young. Many more outstanding people will inevitably appear around him. Don't you agree?"

Fan Qingyin's fingers, casually resting on her lap, suddenly tightened. What did she mean by this? Was she threatening her? Or warning her?

“Other people will naturally appear in Xiaoyu’s life. There will definitely be more outstanding people who walk alongside her. As her husband, the only thing I can do is to ensure that the people around Xiaoyu are wholeheartedly devoted to her, and not just some random nobody who pops up out of nowhere. I think my wife can understand me.” Fan Qingyin did not evade the question, but spoke directly.

“That makes sense.” Mrs. Tinie’s eyes flashed, and she smiled as she pointed to the crystal wine bottle on the table.

"We've been chatting for so long, you don't need to be so reserved. Talking so much must have made your mouths dry. Pour yourselves some wine. This is flower wine from our Forest Empire. It's good for both men and women," Lady Tiny said in a suggestive tone.

Fan Qingyin could only remain silent and pour a small cup for herself and Jiang Yu. However, she simply placed it on the table without drinking it, and Jiang Yu did not reach for it either.

"I heard that Lord Jiangyu has a friend from the Forest Empire." Lady Tini didn't seem to care, taking a sip of her wine and casually bringing up Chen Xin as if it were just a casual conversation.

"Mrs. Tiny is so sharp-eyed and perceptive that she knows even such a small matter."

Jiang Yu realized something was off after she finished speaking. Adding to this, Fan Qingyin had given her a strange look earlier, and when Lady Tini mentioned the Forest Empire, it seemed like she was hinting at something. So she carefully went over the details again.

Mrs. Tinie did not answer, but took another small sip of wine, her expression showing a hint of pleasure.

Jiang Yu reviewed the situation in her mind.

Mrs. Tini was just here alone with someone else.

When Lady Tini mentioned Chen Xin, she knew of Chen Xin, but she did not know him personally. Given the status of Chen Xin's family, they were far from being worthy of Lady Tini's attention.

So how did she know?

Mrs. Tini didn't show up that night, which was related to her and Chen Xin, and there was no one else there either...

Jiang Yu felt as if struck by lightning; a white light exploded before her eyes. A face, as beautiful as a flower, with an androgynous allure, suddenly appeared before her.

Zhong Qin!

Jiang Yu's mind went blank. How could Zhong Qin be here? And what was his ambiguous relationship with Mrs. Tini? How could this happen? When did this happen?

Her lips trembled uncontrollably, and even her arms hanging at her sides trembled.

What about Chen Xin? She loves Zhong Qin so much, but what kind of person has she fallen in love with...?

No, Mrs. Tini knows Chen Xin, but does she know about the relationship between Chen Xin and Zhong Qin? If she did know, how could someone as noble as her get involved with someone of such low status as Zhong Qin…

So she wouldn't know, and even if she did... yes, without any of them knowing, and with Zhong Qin's mouth to speak, they still don't know how he's making things up...

Jiang Yi…right, there's also Jiang Yi! He was assigned to Zhong Qin's side, so it's impossible that he didn't know about these things. So where did he go, and why hasn't a single message been sent back…?

How could he possibly have been sent to the Forest Empire?

How can you make someone unable to send a message or speak?

Jiang Yu's pupils dilated, and her lips trembled even more violently; she almost couldn't help but scream.

When she tried to stand up unsteadily, Fan Qingyin forcefully pressed her down and kept her still.

"Madam, you know my wife, Lord Jiang Yu, who suffered from poor health before coming of age, and even now, she hasn't fully recovered." Fan Qingyin practically held her trembling wife in her arms, pleading in an unyielding tone:

"Please forgive me, madam. Now allow me to take my wife downstairs to rest and find a doctor to treat her."