I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

In the large main hall, only Zhao Chen'an and Ye Shenglin remained.

That subtle atmosphere slowly fermented in the air, carrying a hint of awkwardness.

Zhao Chen'an sized up the woman in front of him.

Having shed the coldness and fierceness of the competition field, Ye Shenglin now appears even more beautiful and refined.

She was tall and slender, her elegant white dress accentuating her graceful figure, and her long hair cascaded down her shoulders.

That face, once concealed by a secret technique, was now revealed without reservation. Its features were so exquisite that not a single flaw could be found, and its skin was as white as snow, so delicate that it seemed as if it could be broken with a touch.

Especially those sword-like eyes, which usually held a cold glint that kept people at a distance, now seemed somewhat evasive, and the long eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing the unease in their owner's heart.

The blush that crept up her cheeks and spread from her ears to her snow-white neck added to her unprecedented shyness and charm.

Is this still the same female swordswoman who was decisive and ruthless on the list of geniuses, whose sword could chill nineteen provinces?

Zhao Chen'an found it interesting. He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and the warm tea slid down his throat, making his thoughts clearer.

He put down his teacup with a soft thud, breaking the silence.

"Miss Ye has maintained her masculine appearance for so many years, presumably to uphold her swordsmanship and remain undisturbed by worldly affairs?"

His voice was gentle, with a relaxing quality.

Ye Shenglin's delicate body trembled almost imperceptibly, and she nodded subconsciously, which was taken as acquiescence.

But then she seemed to think that this was too perfunctory, hesitated for a moment, and added a sentence in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Well... not entirely. It's mainly because I used that secret method when I was a child, and over the years... I've gotten used to it."

After saying this, she seemed to have used up all her strength, and lowered her head even further, not daring to look at Zhao Chen'an's reaction.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen'an immediately understood.

There is a play!

If it were the Ye Shenglin of the past, he would probably just nod coldly or simply ignore it.

Now, to go to such lengths to explain further, it seems this woman's mind isn't as pure and innocent as her sword.

Could it be that my cauldron has somehow broken open a crack in her heart?

He was about to press his advantage and say something to get closer to the other person when he heard light footsteps outside the hall.

"My husband." *2!

Two gentle voices came from inside, and Liu Ruoshuang and Wulanxue entered together.

Liu Ruoshuang, dressed in a blue gown, exuded an intellectual elegance, while Wulanxue wore a grassland-style dress, looking radiant and beautiful.

Their appearance instantly dispelled the ambiguous atmosphere in the hall.

The two first bowed gracefully to Zhao Chen'an, and then turned their enthusiastic attention to Ye Shenglin.

Wu Lanxue, with her most cheerful personality, walked over to Ye Shenglin and affectionately took her hand.

"Miss Ye, since Sect Leader Ye has already returned to Tianjian Mountain and won't be back for a while, it must be boring for you to stay here alone."

"Why don't we sisters show you around the palace? Although it's not very big, it's quite charming."

Liu Ruoshuang smiled and echoed:

"Yes, Miss Ye. It's almost time for dinner, why don't you eat at the mansion?"

"With your uncle away, we must take good care of you."

Ye Shenglin had never seen anything like this before.

From childhood to adulthood, she had only ever been in contact with elders from her sect or fellow disciples. She had never been treated like this by two such beautiful and passionate women.

For a moment, she was at a loss and could only be passively pulled by Wulanxue, her face full of confusion.

"I...I..."

She wanted to say something, but didn't know how to refuse such a kind gesture.

Wu Lanxue and Liu Ruoshuang worked together, giving her no chance to refuse, and dragged her out of the main hall.

"Come on, come on, let me tell you, a new hot spring has been added to the back garden of our Prince's Mansion. It's so relaxing to soak in it."

"Chuchu just gave birth to Shanwa, so I'll take you to see him. That baby is so cute."

The sound gradually faded into the distance.

Zhao Chen'an was left standing alone in the main seat, holding his teacup, unable to react for a long time.

Good guy!

What's going on?

Just as we were getting ready to put our strength into action, those two just snatched the person away from us?

Seeing their enthusiastic manner, Zhao Chen'an didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

This isn't entertaining guests; it's clearly because they think I, the head of the household, am progressing too slowly, so they've come to personally help!

Moreover, the key point is that Zhao Chen'an is certain that Wulan Xue wouldn't have thought of so much!

There's only one truth: Liu Ruoshuang is secretly pulling the strings!

……

That evening, the atmosphere at the banquet at the Prince's Mansion was exceptionally harmonious.

Zhao Chen'an's children were all brought out.

Little Jiu waved her little hands, babbling away, while Lingzhu curiously observed the unfamiliar guests. Even the most composed Zhao Ding opened his clear eyes wide.

Ye Shenglin had clearly never dealt with this kind of situation before.

She was placed between Wulanxue and Liu Ruoshuang, and she seemed a little reserved.

Especially when facing Zhao Chen'an's gaze, she didn't dare to look up at all. Her pretty face was so red that it almost bled, and she just kept her head down and ate her meal in small bites.

Her shy demeanor was completely different from the aloof and arrogant female swordswoman she was during the day.

After the meal, Wulanxue, citing the late hour and the locked city gates, warmly invited Ye Shenglin to stay overnight at the Prince's Mansion.

"Sister Sheng Ling, don't leave tonight! Squeeze in with me, my bed is huge!"

Faced with Wulanxue's irresistible enthusiasm, Ye Shenglin could only nod and agree in a daze.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

As dawn broke, the Prince of Wei's residence was still shrouded in tranquility.

Zhao Chen'an had just finished his morning exercise and was about to go check on the children when a series of urgent and loud shouts suddenly came from outside the Prince's Mansion, breaking the silence of the early morning.

"Your Highness, Prince Wei! Your Highness! Come out quickly! I've found the materials!"

The voice was full of energy, brimming with uncontrollable ecstasy and excitement, and even cracked slightly.

Zhao Chen'an paused and looked in the direction of the sound.

Just then, a figure landed with lightning speed outside the gate of the Prince's Mansion. It was Ye Haoran, the head of Tianjian Mountain, who had rushed back overnight.

His clothes were somewhat disheveled, and his hair was still damp with dew, indicating that he had been traveling at high speed without stopping for a moment.

This powerful expert at the ninth level of the Dragon Transformation Realm showed no trace of his superior demeanor at the moment, tightly clutching an object the size of a human head in his arms.

The object was wrapped in thick cloth, yet a dazzling golden halo still seeped out, casting a golden glow on his face.

He didn't even wait for the gatekeeper to announce his arrival; he stood outside the mansion and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Your Highness! A top-grade material!"

"This magical artifact can be crafted!"