Chapter 335: May I Live in the Mansion, Is That Okay?

"Your Majesty, using the Star Destiny Chart to test life and death will backfire."

"No problem."

In no time, Fu San had the Star Destiny Chart ready.

Fu Hanxiu took the silver compass that Fu San handed over, its surface etched with mysterious patterns and exuding an alluring aura.

"Xiao Chen, come here."

Fu Qianchen obediently walked to Fu Hanxiu's side, raised his hand without being told, sliced the air with Mysterious Force, and let a drop of blood fall onto the Star Destiny Chart. In an instant, golden light surged; the blood turned into golden light that spread along the patterns. The previously dim, lifeless chart suddenly seemed alive, humming.

Ye Qingran's emotions at that moment were inevitably drawn toward the Star Destiny Chart before her.

Although she was absolutely convinced in her heart that she was Xiao Chen's biological mother, she still lacked concrete evidence. If the Star Destiny Chart proved Xiao Chen's mother was still alive, it would at least be good news for her.

The Star Destiny Chart can assess the life and death of beings over ten years old. This is because, according to ancient legend, the constellations formed by lives under ten are too dim for the chart to yield accurate results.

When all the patterns on the Star Destiny Chart lit up, a tiny starry sky appeared on it, eventually settling on a particular constellation composed of a dozen or so stars.

That constellation was bright.

Which meant Xiao Chen's mother was still alive.

"How could this..." Fu San's eyes were filled with shock.

Five years ago, he had personally seen the same constellation dimming, indicating the person was dead.

Five years later, it brightened again!

"Your Majesty, could the test five years ago have been wrong?" Fu San said, incredulous.

Fu Hanxiu stared at the chart until it dimmed on its own, then shook his head, "The test five years ago was not wrong."

"Then is this time the mistake?"

It can't be that someone resurrected, can it?

Fu Hanxiu gave no further answer to Fu San. He knew in his heart that this test was also accurate. That could only mean the person had resurrected. Though astonishing, it was not without precedent.

No one saw that Ye Qingran slightly lowered her eyes at that moment, concealing the emotions within.

Five years ago, the original host perished, and the chart showed a dim constellation, which was normal. Now the constellation shines again because she was reborn in this body.

Only she knows this.

Ye Qingran's gaze brightened at that moment.

From Fu San's reaction, she could fully infer that five years ago at the Peak of the Hunt, they had once tested Xiao Chen's mother's life status, and the chart then indicated death. Now it shows life, matching her own experience.

Doesn't this perfectly prove she is undoubtedly Xiao Chen's mother?

Ye Qingran let out a sigh of relief.

She now knew Xiao Chen was her child!

But what is this woman's background?

Fu Hanxiu handed the chart to Fu San, his expression still solemn.

Compared to the fact that Xiao Chen's mother is still alive, he would rather she had died five years ago!

His relationship with that woman was only a fleeting romance; he didn't even retain the memory of that night. Now he has someone he likes, and this woman reappears, which displeases him greatly.

"I told you I wasn't lying! I truly am Xiao Chen's mother!" Yun Zhi said, her face trembling with emotion.

Hearing that, Ye Qingran squinted. Xiao Chen was clearly her son, yet another woman claimed him, which made her quite upset.

She smiled and retorted, "Miss, everything just now seems only to prove Xiao Chen's mother is alive, not that you are his mother, right?"

Fu San nodded in strong agreement.

Ye Qingran curled a smile at the corner of her mouth and looked at Fu Hanxiu, "National Master, this was originally your family matter; I shouldn't have intervened, but Xiao Chen has been calling me mother these past days, and I sincerely hope he finds his biological mother. Yet such matters require caution; we can't just accept someone's word lightly. What do you think, National Master?"

Although she didn't want Fu Hanxiu to discover her identity, she also didn't want her son treated as another woman's child.

Fu Hanxiu nodded, arranging for Fu San to collect blood samples from Yun Zhi and Xiao Chen for Bloodline Detection.

Ye Qingran carefully observed Yun Zhi's reaction. To her surprise, Yun Zhi was not flustered at all; she seemed to truly believe she was Xiao Chen's biological mother.

What on earth is happening?

Ye Qingran slightly frowned.

A sharp glint flashed across her eyes.

"Miss Yun," Ye Qingran suddenly called out, and Yun Zhi looked up.

Ye Qingran suddenly had a sharp dagger appear in her hand; with a slight twist, a cold glint reflected into Yun Zhi's eyes.

Ye Qingran abruptly thrust the dagger toward Xiao Chen's face.

"Stop!"

Yun Zhi, as if gone mad, lunged at Ye Qingran.

That urgent posture only confused Ye Qingran.

She obviously couldn't harm Xiao Chen; the act was merely to test Yun Zhi. After all, a person's reaction in such a moment can't be deceitful. If Yun Zhi were to harm Xiao Chen, her reaction now would be the same as Yun Zhi's.

What on earth is happening?

Fu Hanxiu observed the scene.

Even when Ye Qingran stabbed toward Xiao Chen, Fu Hanxiu never thought she would truly act against him. After all, he had seen her kindness toward Xiao Chen during their time together. She truly managed to keep everything balanced.

Soon, he realized Ye Qingran's purpose, so he didn't intervene.

As for Xiao Chen...

He stood there as if nothing, letting the dagger pierce toward him, finally stopping just before his brow.

His face remained calm.

A mother so kind, how could she harm him?

Yun Zhi lunged fiercely, but missed.

"Miss, what are you doing? Are you mad?" Yun Zhi loudly scolded Ye Qingran, her posture seemingly truly

Ye Qingran shrugged, "Sorry, I let you misunderstand—I'm actually playing a game with Xiao Chen!"

Xiao Chen, "Hehe, Mom, shall we continue?"

Ye Qingran: "......" Truly worthy of being her good son, so cooperative.

Xiao Chen and Ye Qingran interacted so intimately; seeing this, Yun Zhi couldn't help but frown, jealousy rising in her eyes.

"National Master, I'll take my leave now." Having achieved her goal, Ye Qingran didn't plan to stay longer.

"Are you coming back with me, or staying here?" she asked, seeking the children's opinion.

"Of course we're going back with Mom!"

The two little ones hardly thought, speaking in unison. As they spoke, one on each side grabbed Ye Qingran's hand, wanting to go home with Mom.

Seeing this, Fu Hanxiu couldn't help feeling jealous.

Yun Zhi's eyes turned red with jealousy.

"Xiao Chen, Mom just arrived—could you... keep her company?"

"Sorry, Auntie, I already have a mom!" Fu Qianchen shook Ye Qingran's hand.

"Let's go." Ye Qingran stepped forward, the two children toddling behind her with their short legs—mother and two sons, so harmonious.

Watching this, Fu Hanxiu's eyes burned.

When will he be able to join them properly?

"Fu San, find her an inn to stay in."

Ye Qingran had just stepped out of the side hall when a cold, unquestionable voice came from behind—Fu Hanxiu's.

She raised her eyebrows high.

So indifferent?

At least in Fu Hanxiu's heart right now, this woman is very likely the mother of his child, and perhaps someone he once had a fleeting romance with.

They've come all this way, yet she's so unfeeling as to make them stay at an inn?

"Tsk tsk~" Ye Qingran clicked her tongue and shook her head.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, Mom will go back and make you something delicious, okay?"

"Yay~"

A cheerful voice came from outside; the exalted Emperor Sovereign inexplicably felt his life was pretty miserable.

"Sir... I'd like to live at your residence, may I?"

"No."

"But I'm the child's mother, you're the child's father—we ought to... live together!"