Chapter 288: Love the House and the Crow

Xuan Yuan Wang Chao

Crown Prince Residence

A man dressed in purple ceremonial robes wore a wickedly curved smile at the corner of his lips, and was feeding koi in the huge fish pond.

He was tall and slender, with strikingly beautiful features, an elegant bearing, and an extraordinary noble aura.

His slightly pink lips curled lightly, exuding a bewitching charm that could topple a nation.

He is Xuan Yuan Luo, the esteemed Crown Prince of the Xuan Yuan Wang Chao and the top disciple of the Haotian Sect, the foremost school of the Central Region—unparalleled in elegance and renowned throughout the Central Region.

A guard hurried over, knelt and saluted, "Your Highness, did you summon me?"

"Black Executioner, have you heard that Lin Xueyan has returned to Xiliang City?"

"Yes, calculating the time, she should arrive soon."

"Now that Lin Xueyan is back, it's time to prepare a grand gift for my little Ran'er!"

Black Executioner: "…"

What logic is that?

Lin Xueyan's return has nothing to do with you preparing a gift for your little Ran'er, does it?

"Send a hundred Purple Armor Guards to deliver all the gifts I've prepared to Xiliang City, and tell my little Ran'er that I will come personally after a while. Let her wash herself clean and wait for me!"

Black Executioner: "…"

It's so lewd; what if he can't say it out loud?

The Black Executioner looked conflicted and stepped back out.

Xuan Yuan Luo looked up at the sky, thought of that person, and couldn't help but smile lightly, "Xiao Ran'er, I miss you so much!"

After regaining her spirit, Lin Xueyan dressed in unparalleled beauty and arrived at the National Master's residence.

Gazing at the mansion before her, Lin Xueyan gave a knowing smile. Few know that the Emperor Sovereign, revered and feared at the Summit of the Deer Hunt, actually resides in this tiny Xiliang City, disguised as the National Master of Donglin Country.

Ordinary people would spend a lifetime never catching a glimpse of this Emperor Sovereign, yet Lin Xueyan not only sees him but will later become his woman, an unparalleled honor!

A determined curl formed at Lin Xueyan's mouth as she strode confidently toward the National Master's residence.

"Who are you?"

Two long spears descended, crossing to block her path.

Lin Xueyan's face darkened.

"I am Lin Xueyan!"

"Lin Xueyan?" The guard at the door brightened at the name, "So you are Miss Lin of the Lin Family, Lin Xueyan!"

Lin Xueyan lifted her chin proudly, her face full of arrogance.

See, everyone knows her name.

Since she entered the Summit of the Deer Hunt five years ago, the name Lin Xueyan has become famous across the world!

Now that everyone knows, it's impossible to stay low‑key!

"May I enter now?"

"No!"

Lin Xueyan's expression darkened.

Has this guard eaten bear's heart and leopard's gall?

He actually won't let her in!

She will be the Emperor Sovereign's woman at the Summit of the Deer Hunt!

"Since you know my identity, you still dare to block me? If Your Majesty blames you, can you bear the consequence?"

These guards surely aren't from the Summit of the Deer Hunt, but temporary hires from Xiliang City! As expected, they're inexperienced and, upon hearing Lin Xueyan's name, didn't release her immediately!

"Sorry, the National Master instructed that only Miss Ye may enter without prior notice."

Miss Ye?

Ye Qingran?

"Ye Qingran, you Fox Spirit! Five years ago, I should have ended you myself!"

Lin Xueyan muttered resentfully in her heart.

"Allow me to report, Miss Lin, please wait!" The guard clasped his fists in salute before finally entering the National Master's residence.

Lin Xueyan wore a dissatisfied expression, but she couldn't lash out.

Inside the residence, Fu San Yi's complexion darkened as soon as he heard Lin Xueyan had arrived.

He disliked this woman, Lin Xueyan. Every time she saw Your Majesty, she seemed ravenously eager to devour him, yet her methods were clever, flattering the Grand Elder well and even earning the Holy Maiden's favor.

Although she gained little from Your Majesty, she still fared well at the Summit of the Deer Hunt.

"What's she doing here? Send her away!"

Fu Hanxiu's mood was far from good at this moment.

Ever since Ye Qingran chose Wuhen, he dared not meet her in his true form. Though he enjoyed many perks under the Wuhen identity, the sweeter it got, the more guilty he felt.

He constantly worried that if the truth were exposed, all his efforts would be in vain.

That feeling was utterly unpleasant.

Fu Qianchen and Mo Xiaohu entered one after another, two delicate little dolls, which lifted Fu Hanxiu's spirits a bit.

"Come here."

Fu Hanxiu scooped each up with one hand, cradling them in his arms.

Perhaps it was love of the house and the crow; although Xiao Hu wasn't his biological child, he treated Xiao Hu just like Xiao Chen, giving both equal care.

"Is Lin Xueyan here?"

Fu Qianchen asked.

Fu San nodded, "Yes, young master."

Fu San thought that the young master also didn't like Lin Xueyan, so he would certainly not agree to let her enter the mansion.

But…

"Father Lord, please let her come in."

Fu San stared in surprise.

Fu Hanxiu was also surprised, his sword‑shaped eyebrows raised, laughing, "You said you didn't like her, why are you still letting her in?"

Fu Qianchen and Mo Xiaohu exchanged a glance, both eyes flashing with cunning.

Seeing their earlier reactions, Fu Hanxiu showed an interested expression.

He always felt that when these two kids caused trouble, they resembled Ye Qingran.

"There is a saying that friends come from afar; is it not a pleasure…" Fu Qianchen shook his head, looking so naive and adorable.

Fu San twitched his mouth, thinking of the young master, "I suspect you're making things up out of thin air."

Fu Hanxiu was also amused by his own son.

"Fine then. I'll go with your suggestion and let her in."

Lin Xueyan glared at the guard at the door, strutted through the main gate, and walked toward the mansion.

When she saw that tall, handsome figure, her heart couldn't help but race.

Emperor Sovereign truly is the most handsome man in the world. His features are rugged and delicate, his posture is towering and upright, his aura is eternally noble and extraordinary, like an emperor gazing over the world.

She has seen so many men, none can surpass him. Even in the cloud of masters in Xi Ji Shengyu, he remains the most perfect.

She became even more determined to become Emperor Sovereign's woman!

"Lin Xueyan, I have seen Your Majesty!"

Fu Hanxiu gave no eye to him, but looked at the two children, his brows and eyes showing a gentleness she had never seen.

Lin Xueyan was secretly startled, the Emperor Sovereign also had such a gentle side?

She still remembered the first time she saw him, he was so cold, even in front of the young master, he never smiled.

But in just a few months, what exactly changed him?

Lin Xueyan suppressed her suspicion, fixed her gaze on Fu Qianchen, and pretended to be friendly, shouting, "Lin Xueyan has seen the young master!"

Fu Qianchen ignored her.

That attitude was just like his father's.

Lin Xueyan clenched her teeth silently, thinking, "When I become your Father Lord's woman, watch how I deal with you!"

It was only then that she noticed Fu Hanxiu had another child in his other hand.

The child didn't look like Fu Hanxiu, but rather resembled…

Lin Xueyan's eyes flashed, a knowing smile curled at the corner of her mouth.

This child might be Ye Qingran's Wild Offspring, right?