After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

Chapter 290 It's good to be rich and powerful!

Thinking of this, Lin Fengmian's lips curled up slightly, and he turned his head to look at Xiao Xiyue.

"Senior Sister Xiyue, you look so beautiful in that dress today."

Xiao Xiyue was taken aback, and then her cheeks flushed slightly.

She hadn't expected Lin Fengmian to suddenly praise her, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.

"Thank you... thank you, junior brother."

Her voice was low and tinged with shyness.

Lin Fengmian smiled and then turned to look at Liu Shiyin.

"Shion-senpai, is your hairpin new? It suits you very well."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shiyin's eyes lit up, and her previous restraint vanished almost instantly.

"Really? Junior Brother Lin, you think it looks good too? I spent ages picking it out this morning!"

She touched the hairpin in her hair and smiled, her eyes crinkling.

Lin Fengmian nodded, his gaze finally settling on Chu Qingyi.

Chu Qingyi kept her eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to everything around her.

Lin Fengmian looked at that aloof face, hesitated for a second, and then spoke:

"Senior Sister Qingyi, your makeup looks beautiful today."

Chu Qingyi's eyelashes trembled slightly, but she didn't open her eyes. She simply gave a soft "hmm".

But the slight redness at the base of her ears betrayed her feelings at that moment.

After Lin Fengmian finished speaking, he withdrew his gaze, leaned against the car wall, and closed his eyes to rest.

For the rest of the journey, he remained in this state—

He would talk to Xiao Xiyue for a while, tease Liu Shiyin for a while, and then be indifferent to Chu Qingyi.

They flirt with each other, then ignore each other.

So close yet so distant.

Unpredictable.

The Red Lotus Immortal, who was standing to the side, watched all of this and was secretly amazed.

This kid...

That's incredibly audacious!

Knowing full well that the other party is a Supreme Elder, how dare they provoke him like this?

And right in front of her, he flirted with this person and that person?

Master Honglian was secretly worried for Lin Fengmian.

She secretly glanced at Chu Qingyi.

The other person kept their eyes closed, their face calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.

But True Person Honglian knew that the Supreme Elder's thoughts were definitely not as calm as they appeared on the surface.

Lin Fengmian, Lin Fengmian, you're dancing on a knife's edge...

True Person Honglian shook her head, not daring to look any longer.

Lin Fengmian was also on tenterhooks at that moment.

On the surface, he seemed nonchalant, teasing one person and then moving on to another, but inside he was incredibly nervous.

Who knows if Chu Qingyi will suddenly turn on him and slap him away?

But he couldn't show weakness.

If you show weakness, all your previous efforts will be in vain.

They had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue acting.

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To distract himself, Lin Fengmian took out a jade tube from his pocket and placed it on his forehead.

This is information he had previously collected regarding the current state of the Great Yan Dynasty.

I don’t know, I’m scared.

It is said that mortal dynasties are chaotic, but the dynasties in the cultivation world are even more chaotic.

The jade tube records that the current emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty has been in seclusion in his palace for many years.

There are many different opinions about the reasons for his seclusion.

Some say he was seriously injured and has been recovering.

Some say he is breaking through a bottleneck and trying to reach a higher level.

Some people say... he has actually passed away, but the royal family keeps his death a secret.

Various versions circulated, and no one knew the truth.

But one thing is certain: this emperor has not appeared in the public eye for a long time.

The current crown prince, however, is a foolish and incompetent ruler.

He indulged in wine and women all day long, neglecting state affairs, and power slipped from his grasp.

This leads to another problem—

Various factions began to carve out their own territories.

Those ministers, princes, and other powerful figures each had their own agendas.

Among them, the most powerful was the Prince of Zhennan.

This prince was stationed in the south, commanding a large army and having countless talented individuals under his command.

It is said that his power is now comparable to that of the current emperor.

This is why all the major sects are willing to give him face and attend tonight's banquet.

Besides the Prince of Zhennan, there is another force that should not be underestimated—

Crown Princess, Yan Qingluan.

The crown prince is incompetent, and now the affairs of the dynasty, both large and small, are basically managed by this princess.

Lin Fengmian raised an eyebrow upon seeing this.

The jade tube records that Yan Qingluan was highly capable, meticulous, and managed the court affairs in an orderly manner.

Moreover, her looks and talent are top-notch.

She was born into a family of cultivators and was a cultivation genius that was rare in the family, having already formed her core at a young age.

more importantly--

Her beauty was said to be so stunning that it could topple kingdoms.

She is widely recognized as the most beautiful woman in the Great Yan Dynasty.

Upon seeing this, Lin Fengmian couldn't help but smack his lips.

The most beautiful woman?

How beautiful would it have to be?

He had seen many beauties, including Chu Qingyi, Nangong Li, and Xiao Xiyue, all of whom were stunningly beautiful.

But he had never seen anyone who was recognized as the most beautiful woman by the entire dynasty.

Lin Fengmian sighed inwardly.

How could such an outstanding woman marry such a useless crown prince?

A political marriage?

Or was it arranged by the family?

Lin Fengmian shook his head, about to continue reading, when the carriage suddenly stopped.

Before he could finish complaining, a gasp came from outside the car.

"We've arrived! How magnificent!"

Lin Fengmian put away the jade tube and lifted the carriage curtain.

A magnificent palace suddenly appeared before our eyes.

Lin Fengmian looked up and was completely stunned.

After a long while, he slowly closed his wide-open mouth.

This is hardly a prince's residence...

This is clearly a miniature imperial city!

The vermilion gate was three zhang tall, and its surface was inlaid with fist-sized copper nails that gleamed in the sunlight.

Two lifelike stone beasts squatted in front of the door, radiating a faint spiritual light, clearly carved from spirit stones!

The threshold was made of white jade, the steps of green jade, and even the guards standing at the door were all highly skilled and possessed profound auras.

Looking further up, one sees carved beams and painted rafters, with upturned eaves and corners, and various auspicious beasts perched on the eaves, lifelike in the sunlight.

The entire palace covers a vast area, stretching as far as the eye can see.

Lin Fengmian couldn't help but sigh:

"This is still the Prince of Zhennan's mansion? And it's already this big?"

He turned to look at the disciples of the Hehuan Sect, his face filled with disbelief.

"This is several times larger than the main hall of Snow Bamboo Peak where I used to stay!"

"If this were a royal palace, how huge would it be?"

He paused, imagined what was happening, and then clicked his tongue in amazement.

"You can't use spirit stones to pave roads or magic treasures to build roofs, can you?"

Liu Shiyin was amused by his words:

"Junior Brother Lin, what are you thinking about all day long?"

Lin Fengmian chuckled, withdrew his gaze, but a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Having money and power is really good.