Yan Qi approaches the Shen estate along the imperial route, carrying the third parcel under an active delivery window.

Shen sect guards challenge Yan Qi at the estate gate and try to assert control over the parcel.

Yan Qi invokes treaty safe passage, showing why the guards cannot search or block her.

Yan Qi is escorted into the estate under hostile attention while the oath keeps pressure on her.

Yan Qi meets Shen Ruohan, Lady Shen, and Shen Yu in the receiving hall.

Shen Yu's excitement makes the delivery emotionally painful for Yan Qi.

The delivery ritual begins, binding the parcel legally to Shen Yu.

Yan Qi explains the basic ritual and allows Shen Yu to break the outer seal.

The parcel reveals a sleeping Silver-Marrow Fox cub, appearing harmless and adorable.

While verifying the living contents, Yan Qi sees signs that the fox has been modified.

Yan Qi's knowledge of beastcraft reveals the fox's delayed purpose.

Yan Qi warns Shen Yu, but his delight outruns her fear.

The fox imprints on Shen Yu, making the delayed threat harder to stop.

Yan Qi gives Shen Ruohan the plain warning: the fox is not a pet but a delayed weapon.

Yan Qi explains the delayed assassination mechanism and identifies Lady Shen as the future target.

Shen Ruohan rejects the warning as an attack on his authority and household honor.

Yan Qi tries to give actionable steps, but Shen Ruohan treats even caution as humiliation.

Shen Ruohan reframes the warning as slander and orders Yan Qi arrested.

The guards try to arrest Yan Qi, triggering the courier seal's treaty protection.

Yan Qi explains that treaty law protects her body, but not the people endangered by the delivered parcel.

Before leaving, Yan Qi gives the only practical warnings she can to Lady Shen.

Yan Qi leaves the estate physically unharmed but sick with helplessness.

The chapter closes on the contrast between Shen Yu's joy, Lady Shen's fear, and Yan Qi's forced departure.