After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, the yandere villainous heroine descends.

Although the Holy Dynasty has been engaged in fierce battles with the Void God Cult for years, it has not affected the state of the Holy City.

The city streets were still bustling with people.

The crowds flowed endlessly, creating a lively and bustling scene, like a surging tide. Horse-drawn carriages came and went in a constant stream.

The various cries of vendors rose and fell, one after another, weaving together a vibrant symphony full of life.

"Shuiyue Tingxianlou is now open."

At that moment, in the bustling crowd, someone shouted at the top of their lungs.

Upon hearing this, the people on the street stopped what they were doing and hurriedly ran in one direction.

Even the vendors who were usually busy with their business didn't hesitate to put down what they were doing and rush over.

What kind of place is Shuiyue Tingxianlou?

At a small stall, a young man dressed in white, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes and gently fiddling with an exquisite hairpin in his hand, asked a question.

"You don't even know about Shuiyue Tingxianlou? It was meticulously built by the Ninth Prince, and it's full of all sorts of famous courtesans."

"Those women are all stunningly beautiful, and their talents are unparalleled. They are proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and their singing and dancing performances are absolutely wonderful. Today is the opening day, and everyone can come and enjoy the music for free. Oh dear, I can't keep talking to you any longer, I have to hurry and go listen to them!"

The vendor standing in front of the boy in white explained very quickly.

Then, the vendor hurriedly packed up his items and ran away into the distance.

"Hey! How much does this cost?"

The boy in white held the hairpin in his hand and shouted with a helpless expression.

Unfortunately, the vendor disappeared in the blink of an eye.

In the blink of an eye, the once bustling street, teeming with people, quickly became deserted after that shout, with only a handful of people remaining in the same spot.

These people were mostly women, children, and the elderly.

Seeing this, the young man in white pondered for a moment before following in the footsteps of the others.

And this person was none other than Shen Shuchou eight years later.

Shen Shuchou has now shed his childhood naiveté and grown into a handsome and dashing young man.

He had fair skin and an outstanding demeanor, making it clear at a glance that he was a nobleman raised in a wealthy family.

Sixteen years have passed since Luo Shisan found her.

During this period, he was kept in the Luo residence and was not allowed to go anywhere.

Shen Shuchou had always played the role of an obedient younger brother. Now, the system told him that the second stage had begun.

Therefore, this was the first time Shen Shuchou had left the Luo residence today, and it was while Luo Shisan and Qingyu were not around.

Before long, Shen Shuchou arrived in front of a magnificent building.

He looked around and saw that the building had three floors and was magnificent.

Directly in front of him, a golden plaque came into view, with five large characters on it: Shuiyue Tingxianlou (Water Moon Listening to Immortals Pavilion).

At this moment, the doors of Shuiyue Tingxianlou were tightly closed, but a long queue had formed in front of them.

The group gathered together, whispering and speculating about what might be inside.

At the very front, numerous attendants in armor were diligently maintaining order.

At that moment, on the third floor of the Shuiyue Tingxian Tower, a young man dressed in a magnificent robe peeked out.

This person was none other than Luo An, the owner of the Shuiyue Tingxian Tower, and beside him was a woman with a delicate and pretty face.

As soon as Luo An appeared, everyone on the ground immediately shut their mouths and stopped saying anything.

"Today, my Water Moon Listening Immortal Pavilion officially opens for business. We are offering free listening for three days only. Whether you are a mortal or a cultivator, you will be treated equally. Please take a number according to the queue before you can enter."

Luo An spoke loudly, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears.

Seeing this, Shen Shuchou also silently joined the queue at the back, quietly waiting for the guards to issue the tokens.

However, an awkward situation soon arose: due to the large number of people, there were not enough tokens.

Those who arrived early easily received their number plates, while those who arrived late could only stare at each other blankly.

Suddenly, a series of quiet complaints could be heard.

"Ahem!"

"Those who receive it today should not come back tomorrow; leave the opportunity for those who did not receive it."

The Ninth Prince Luo An, who was on the third floor, also noticed something was wrong and quickly tried to calm everyone down.

After these words were spoken, the crowd finally quieted down. Since they couldn't get in, they could only try again tomorrow, and for now, they had no choice but to leave dejectedly.

After the matter was resolved, Luo An turned around and prepared to return to the private room.

At that very moment, the beautiful woman beside him stood rooted to the spot, motionless.

Those beautiful eyes inadvertently swept lightly towards the most conspicuous spot at the back of the crowd, where Shen Shuchou, dressed in white, was standing.

"What's wrong, Shisi?" Luo An asked, his curiosity prompting him to ask when he saw Luo Shisi standing still.

"Ninth Brother, I wonder if you could bring him up with you?" Luo Shisi asked with a slight smile.

"Oh?"

Luo An uttered a soft question, then followed Luo Shisi's gaze and instantly saw Shen Shuchou dressed in white.

His eyes scrutinized Shen Shuchou closely, but no matter how much Luo An examined him, he couldn't discern anything unusual about Shen Shuchou.

Perhaps the only thing that sets him apart is his handsome appearance, exuding a unique and captivating charm that is described as "a gentleman as jade, unparalleled in the world."

"Who is he? Could it be that Sister Shisi has taken a liking to him?"

Luo An didn't rush to agree; instead, he asked about Shen Shuchou's identity with a playful expression.

"No, I just feel like he looks a lot like someone I used to know. Oh my! Is Brother Luo An okay with me?!"

Luo Shisi gave a simple reply, then spoke in a coquettish tone.

Luo An immediately felt goosebumps all over his body and lost all interest in asking any more questions, so he quickly said, "Okay, okay! I'll have someone bring him up."

Immediately, Luo An returned to the private room first. A sly glint flashed in Luo Shisi's beautiful eyes as she stood motionless.

At first glance, she recognized Shen Shuchou's identity. Wasn't this the little boy who was with Luo Shisan?

Unexpectedly, eight years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the other person has grown into such a handsome young man.

Luo Shisi still vividly remembers the slap she received eight years ago.

Women are often the most vengeful, especially when they hold a grudge against another woman.

She should have returned three years ago, but due to some events, she was delayed for another five years.

Upon her return, Luo Shisi hadn't even had time to figure out how to deal with Luo Shisan before Luo An brought all the princes and princesses over to bolster her image.

And then she happened to see Shen Shuchou there. At that moment, an idea quietly sprouted in Luo Shisi's mind.

If there's anything more satisfying than avenging a slap in the face, for Luo Shisi, it would definitely be snatching Shen Shuchou away from Luo Shisan.

"Luo Shisan, the more you cherish it, the more I want to take it away."

A cold smile crept across Luo Shisi's lips as she muttered to herself.