Chapter 41: Crown Prince!

An explosive piece of news swept through Xiliang City like a hurricane.

The Crown Prince and the Ye Family's prodigy Miss Ye Huanhuan, returning from the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect, will arrive in Xiliang City today!

The Xuan Yuan Sword Sect is a sect coveted by cultivators in Donglin Country and several neighboring realms.

Anyone who can enter the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect for cultivation is a talent of outstanding innate ability.

The Crown Prince joined the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect in his youth and became famous throughout Xiliang City; now Ye Huanhuan has also taken discipleship under the Qingyun Sword Immortal, becoming an honored disciple of the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect.

The city gates swung wide, and a group riding horses with jade‑snow manes entered the city slowly.

Countless townsfolk lined up to watch, and when they saw the two at the head of the procession, they couldn't help but show envy and admiration.

The man leading the group had sword‑like eyebrows and starry eyes, a dignified bearing, a rare handsome figure. Moreover, his noble aura was extraordinary, displaying his Imperial Clan lineage to the fullest.

He is none other than Dongfang Qing Xuan, Crown Prince of Donglin Country!

The one riding side by side with Dongfang Qing Xuan possesses a beauty that outshines the moon and shames flowers, with occasional hints of heroic spirit in his brows and eyes, and a faint expression that hides a barely perceptible arrogance.

Both are clad in the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect's classic white uniform embroidered with silver threads, each bearing a sword in an exquisite sword sheath.

They are simply dashing and gallant, making onlookers envious!

The Crown Prince's personal guards behind them wear silver armor, iron‑blooded and ruthless, while the Ye Residence's guards are hand‑picked, dignified and solemn.

The entire procession was massive and grand, its display startling countless citizens of Xiliang City.

"The Crown Prince truly lives up to the rumors of his handsomeness, and being a disciple of the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect, our future heir of Donglin Country is indeed outstanding!"

"Miss of the Ye Family is almost unbearably enviable, her beauty already stunning, and her cultivation talent exceptionally supreme; now that she has taken discipleship under the Qingyun Sword Immortal, her future knows no bounds!"

"Am I the only one who thinks the Crown Prince and Ye Huanhuan make a perfect match?"

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Many people were discussing the topic; a blush tinged Ye Huanhuan's cheeks as she furtively glanced at Dongfang Qing Xuan, who was also looking at her. Ye Huanhuan lowered her head, acting coy: "Brother Qing Xuan, they're just talking nonsense, don't take it to heart…"

Ye Huanhuan's face was already like a lotus, and this coy demeanor added even more delicate feminine beauty; Dongfang Qing Xuan's cold visage lifted a faint smile: "I think they're right, don't you?"

In Dongfang Qing Xuan's view, Ye Huanhuan's beauty and talent are both sufficient to match him. He would marry this woman, but not as Crown Princess. His Crown Princess should be an even more outstanding person!

Ye Huanhuan lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the joy within; though she was truly happy, she forced a shy expression.

She will not marry anyone but Dongfang Qing Xuan in this life. Whether in Xiliang City or the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect, the Crown Prince is outstanding; marrying such a man guarantees an unlimited future.

The two entered the city, where a group had already been waiting for them.

Several princes of the Imperial Clan, as well as Dongfang Qing Xuan's brothers, Ye Huanhuan's friends and family, came to receive them.

For a moment, Xuanwu Street was filled with Imperial Clan nobles, handsome men and beautiful women, gathering together in a lively scene.

"Sister, you're finally back!"

Ye Sisi, Ye Huanhuan's younger sister, was the first to alight from the carriage and walked toward Ye Huanhuan's horse.

"Sisi, it's been a while; you've become even more beautiful. Looks like you get along well with the Seventh Prince."

Whenever Dongfang Xuan was mentioned, Ye Sisi's expression froze. Because of that dinner incident, her relationship with Dongfang Xuan has been quite strained lately.

"What's wrong?" Ye Huanhuan, keenly noticing Ye Sisi's oddity, asked.

"It's all that Ye Qingran's fault! Sister, while you were away, Ye Qingran kept bullying us; now you're back, you must avenge us!"

Mentioning Ye Qingran made Ye Huanhuan's smile disappear.

She learned of Ye Qingran's return while at the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect, but she was busy taking a master and had no time to attend to it.

When she first heard the news, fear filled her heart.

Five years ago, she and Lin Xueyan disfigured and gutted Ye Qingran, throwing her off a cliff, believing she would surely die; they never expected that wretch's life to cling on so astonishingly.

Such torment and abuse could not kill her!

However, on second thought, Ye Qingran no longer has a Spiritual Root, and unlike before she lacks Yun Sui Feng as a backing; as a mere waste, how could she possibly turn over the palm of her hand?

A waste returning is still a waste!

She didn't mind; she wanted Ye Qingran to relive the pain and despair of five years ago!

"Sister, that Ye Qingran not only dared to strike the Seventh Prince, but also poisoned us, and that Zhao Yan…"

Ye Sisi grew increasingly agitated, raising her voice, while Ye Huanhuan furrowed her brows and calmly comforted, "Whatever you have to say, we'll discuss it when I return."

Upon hearing that, Ye Sisi reluctantly halted her complaints.

Besides Ye Sisi, those who get along well with Ye Huanhuan include the Imperial Clan's Thirteenth Princess, Lin Family's concubine Lin Yue, Mu Family's Mu Qingrou, and Guanglu Fu's Zhao Yan, among others.

On the Crown Prince's side, besides a few princes, there are also some young masters from the Zhong Ming Ding Shi family.

In short, these people occupy nearly half of the elite offspring of Xiliang City's noble families.

Everyone felt deep admiration, marveling at the vast influence of the Crown Prince and Ye Huanhuan.

"Everyone, My Palace has prepared a banquet at the residence to welcome the imperial brothers and sisters; please proceed to Xuan Wang Residence." Seventh Prince Dongfang Xuan, astride a high‑steed, was full of vigor, smiling broadly, looking very pleased.

The Ye Residence's banquet apparently did not affect him much.

Upon hearing this, everyone clasped their fists and thanked him.

After the small talk, the group marched along Xuanwu Street straight to Xuan Wang Residence.

Such a grand display on Xuanwu Street drew countless onlookers.

Dongfang Xuan, riding at the front of the procession, suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure.