Chapter 649: Concealment and Truth (23)

Lingxu Peak.

After sending Ran Yeting to her destination, Li Yiyi took the initiative to bid farewell, claiming he had to return to the mountain gate to continue receiving outside guests.

However, this youth, who was usually calm in front of outsiders, appeared somewhat restless when facing his mother's gentle gaze, making constant small movements, touching here and scratching there.

Ran Yeting took in Li Yiyi's performance, but did not expose her silly son's little thoughts; after giving a few instructions, she let him leave.

Li Yiyi did not disappoint his mother; he indeed did not return to the mountain gate to work, but instead, after leaving, he turned around and secretly went to meet Shi Xiaoxiao.

"Silly boy... wouldn't it have been better to just tell Mother the truth? Xiaoxiao is a good girl, and both the Emperor and I are satisfied with her; yet you are the only one still worrying there."

Ran Yeting shook her head silently and sighed, but in her heart, she understood Li Yiyi's misgivings.

Matters of marriage require a match in social status.

Li Yiyi is a prince, a member of the imperial lineage, with a noble status.

Although the Shi family once held a high position, they have ultimately been reduced to traitorous officials, and Shi Xiaoxiao is the daughter of a traitor; in terms of status, she is not suitable to be a primary wife.

Ran Yeting saw through the little schemes of Li Yiyi and the others at a glance; these two little ones were likely planning to wait until the rice was cooked into porridge before informing the world.

However, given the age and cultivation of these two, they would likely have to endure for a few more years; for now... hmm, it is still too early, and they must focus their efforts on cultivation.

She and Li Long do not mind this, but those who favor Li Yiyi might not think the same; if they knew about the relationship between the two, they would likely interfere and cause unnecessary trouble.

"The Ran Family, tsk, truly troublesome. Should I find an opportunity to go back and cut down a few people? Hmm, better wait and see; those old immortals have been quite well-behaved lately." Ran Yeting thought for a moment; having not drawn her sword for over a decade, her hands were feeling a bit itchy, but she still suppressed the restlessness in her heart for the time being.

"Yidao's performance that day intimidated too many people, cooling the hearts of many who had been restless because of the Immortal Gods."

Ren Yidao's act of slaying gods and destroying immortals that day intimidated far more than just those high and mighty ancient Immortal Gods; the shock to the people of the current age was even greater.

Especially in Wentian City, there were many who knew Ren Yidao, all of whom had interacted with him to some degree, and some had even toasted him face-to-face!

And that youth from the Divine Path Sect, whom they had regarded as a rising star that day, had many calculations in his heart to implement later, but they never expected that the other party would suddenly transform into a terrifying existence capable of easily manipulating Immortal Gods!

How could those people not panic? How could they not be afraid?

Fortunately, Li Long gathered the strength of Beigan to assist that day, making these people understand that Ren Yidao and Beigan were friends, not enemies; otherwise, many would likely not have been able to sleep well.

Even so, they have all expressed their stances during this period, with many taking the initiative to support Li Qiushui, who is on good terms with Ren Yidao, regarding her as the best candidate for the next Emperor.

Some clever ones even secretly set their sights on Li Lingling, the Junior Sister of Ren Yidao, preparing to work on that side.

"Hehe, this situation will probably give that little fellow Feng Yao a headache, right?" Ran Yeting's lips curled up, and she couldn't help but laugh when thinking of this. "However, perhaps she won't care about these things anymore; many people will likely be disappointed."

Thinking of the scene where she and Li Long met Li Fengyao a few days ago, Ran Yeting couldn't help but want to laugh.

"That scene was truly too funny. A father not recognizing his daughter, a daughter not recognizing her father. Doesn't he always think he is incredibly clever? How could he not know that the one he raised was actually not a son but a daughter? It really is a huge joke."

That matter was truly too unexpected; let alone Li Long, everyone including her had never considered that direction before.

You say the Second Prince is actually the Second Princess?

The struggle between the Second Prince and the Ninth Princess is actually a struggle between two princesses?

If this fact were to be exposed, who knows how many people's hearts would be shaken.

However, although this matter was unexpected, looking back, it seems to be within reason.

Come to think of it, Wanhua Valley would not accept a male disciple as an exception without reason; there is indeed a reason behind this.

And there was a reason why Li Fengyao suddenly clarified her true identity to Li Long; she said a few words.

"I don't care about the rights and wrongs of your past, nor am I interested, and I certainly don't want to fight for any status for my mother."

"That you failed her is your business, it has nothing to do with me, and you don't need to try to repay me; I won't appreciate it, and neither would she."

"I originally didn't intend to tell you this; I planned to wait until you passed away, sit on the Emperor's throne, and then restore my identity, keeping you in the dark for your whole life and making your choices a joke, but the situation has changed."

"My master has achieved Ascension, and she told me some truths about the future; this world does not have much time left, and I might not be able to wait for that day."

"Therefore, I no longer crave that position of yours; you can sit there yourself, I am going to be myself."

Finally, Li Fengyao changed back into her male appearance and left behind an ambiguous remark:

"I have already fallen one step behind Li Qiushui; I cannot afford to be slow any longer."

Then, just like she said, Li Fengyao did not ask for any benefits and left directly with her master Zhao Yundan, returning to Wanhua Valley.

As for what she meant by falling behind, it was naturally self-evident.

Although Li Long said nothing due to his stiff expression, Ran Yeting, the gossip-monger, couldn't help but calculate on her fingers, counting the women in the Li family related to Ren Yidao... it seems there are almost enough to fill a hand.

Hmm, truly interesting.

Besides, there is absolutely no need to worry about the relationship between Ren Yidao and Beigan.

Even if one falls out, there is a second, and at worst, there is a third...

"Hee hee, Yiyi is not obedient; he didn't tell Mother the truth." At this moment, that third one was innocently hugging Ran Yeting's arm and laughing, teasing her silly younger brother. "He must have gone to find Xiaoxiao!"

Betrayal!

Li Lingling betrayed her brother without hesitation, giggling and acting spoiled with her mother, while Yu Yu smiled without a word, sitting on the other side of Ran Yeting.

But who knew, Ran Yeting nodded with a smile, not mentioning Li Yiyi's matter, but instead turned to say: "Hehe, he didn't tell the truth, but what about you two little ones? Did you tell the truth? Is there anything you are hiding from Mother?"

???

How did this end up bringing fire upon themselves?

Li Lingling was a bit confused, blinked her eyes, and said uncertainly: "Uh, no?"

Do I, do I have any?

She looked at Yu Yu in confusion, only to find that Senior Sister was also looking blank, not knowing what Ran Yeting was referring to.

"Don't know what I'm referring to? Hehe." Ran Yeting laughed happily, raised her hands to pull both girls into her arms, gently stroked the tops of their heads, and whispered: "How do you two feel about your Senior Brother?"

!!!

Hearing this, the two who were still confused immediately wanted to struggle, but they were firmly held by Ran Yeting, who gave them no chance to escape at all!

Even if Ran Yeting was negligent in her cultivation, she was still a great cultivator in the Void Refining Realm; the two little ones had no ability to resist at all.

"Don't think about quibbling; don't underestimate me! I am your mother; how could those little thoughts of yours be hidden from me?"

!!?

"Mother! I, I... mm." "Uh, the two of us... mm."

Seeing this, the two girls wanted to explain, but Ran Yeting gently covered their mouths.

"Hehe, don't be nervous. Mother doesn't mean to blame you. Whether in the past or now, neither His Majesty nor I have any objections. As long as you like him, we have no opinion on our side."

"It's just that, Mother wants to give you some advice."

Although Yu Yu seemingly shouldn't have appeared at this moment, Ran Yeting had already treated her like her own daughter during their time together, so she grabbed her to instruct her as well.

Ran Yeting gave a light cough, then spoke with a serious expression: "Although Mother has only had one man in her life, His Majesty, I do have some small insights when it comes to dealing with men."

"Men, compared to treating them like this... you should treat them like this..."

"When they want to do this, you just need to do this..."

???

Yu Yu and Li Lingling widened their eyes and snuck a glance at each other, both seeing the shock in the other's eyes.

They had originally thought Ran Yeting had come to reprimand them and make them retreat in the face of difficulties.

But looking at it now...

That wasn't the case at all!

Mother was actually giving them private lessons!

Then, the two of them obediently pricked up their ears.

Lis! Ten! Ing! At! Ten! Tive! Ly!