Pin Shanhe

Shen Fu's family is the prestigious Duke Zhenguo Mansion.

The foundation is deep across three generations, and the family prospers and declines.

Shen Fu's generation alone has six siblings, not to mention other collateral branches.

Shen Fu's mother died of illness, not from childbirth.

Based on this reasoning, the root cause of the problem should not lie with Shen Fu, but rather with the man.

Yun Dai's gaze immediately held a hint of suspicion.

"Do any of you people in the Underworld have any congenital ailments, or any strange rules?"

"..."

Really!

However, it is not a hidden illness, but a precept passed down from ancestors.

To protect the Underworld from external disturbances and to keep it forever shrouded in mystery in the eyes of the world.

The ancestors of the Underworld Palace established a rule that marriages could only be between members of the clan, and intermarriage with outsiders was strictly forbidden.

But his father—Rong Ye, the previous ruler of the Underworld Palace.

However, he broke this rule and insisted on marrying his mother, who was from a different ethnic group.

This move was met with strong opposition from the elders, but their opposition was ineffective.

Her father not only brought her into the underworld palace, but also gave her the unique position of queen.

After their marriage, the couple were deeply in love and lived in harmony, and soon had children.

This was supposed to be a lie, but unexpectedly, on the day of delivery, the mother died in childbirth, her life tragically cut short.

Unable to bear the pain of losing his beloved, the father left a farewell letter and then disappeared without a trace.

The elders waited for him for three years, and when they were certain that he was dead, they supported the three-year-old Rong Yan to ascend to the position of the Venerable Master.

Over the years, he has shouldered heavy responsibilities and devoted everything to the grand plan for the Underworld Palace.

Meeting Shen Fu was the only variable in his life.

It seems he has to go back!

Firstly, it was for Shen Fu's pregnancy, which was the most important thing.

Secondly, it's about cleaning house!

……

At the summit of Biluo Mountain, white mist lingers year-round.

People only know that this is the most dangerous place in the world, and no one dares to set foot here easily.

Even the rulers of the four kingdoms dared not provoke them, and some even turned pale at the mere mention of it.

No one knew that hidden deep within these layers of clouds and mist lay a secluded paradise.

The Underworld Palace is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side.

The main hall is Wuji Palace, which was the residence of successive rulers.

Five side halls stand around it: the Azure Dragon Hall, the Vermilion Bird Hall, the White Tiger Hall, the Black Tortoise Hall, and the Qilin Hall.

The person in charge of the Azure Dragon Palace is Hong Ling's grandfather, and everyone calls him "Elder Qing".

Since his death, no suitable successor has been chosen, so the other four elders have temporarily taken over the administration.

After returning to the Underworld Palace, Hongling was imprisoned in the Azure Dragon Hall and forced to kneel before her grandfather's memorial tablet every day to reflect on her actions.

She knew that her secret had been exposed, that she had offended her lord, and that she would surely face death.

To save her life, she had no choice but to return and seek the protection of the four elders, adding fuel to the fire by saying that the Venerable One was completely disregarding the grand plan and was entangled with a woman.

The rules of the Underworld forbid marriage with outsiders.

The elders were immediately on high alert when they realized that their former leader had been destroyed by a woman from another race.

However, the hierarchy is clear. If Hongling offends the Venerable One and he really wants to punish her, they have no right to disobey.

The only option is to imprison her under the guise of discipline, and then plead for her leniency after His Majesty returns.

In the Wuji Palace.

Rong Yan sat at the top of the main hall, his face cold and stern, his whole body exuding a chilling aura.

The four elders stood bowing below the steps.

"Your Majesty, although Hongling has made a grave mistake, she was acting in the best interests of the Underworld Palace. Please forgive her this time, considering her good intentions!"

"I gave her a chance, but she chose to die. Today, I will grant her wish!"

"But she is Elder Qing's only descendant. If we kill her, I'm afraid..."

"How long do you intend to use this excuse to protect her?"

Don't think he doesn't know that Hongling's rampant behavior in the Underworld Palace over the years has been due to their indulgence.

She shouldn't have dared to lay a hand on Shen Fu, especially not with such despicable means.

He couldn't imagine what would have happened if he hadn't returned in time.

Therefore, she must die!

Seeing that they couldn't protect Hongling, the crowd could only exchange glances.

Finally, Elder Xuan stepped forward with his hands clasped in respect.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, is your insistence on executing Hongling because she has rebelled against your orders, or is it for the sake of that woman outside?"

The atmosphere suddenly turned heavy.

Despite being several times older and more experienced than everyone else present, they couldn't even lift their heads under his oppressive presence.

After a long while, a soft laugh finally came from above.

"I have returned today to share this good news with you."

Everyone wondered, "Does His Majesty intend to marry her?"

They were even prepared to do everything in their power to dissuade him, determined not to let him follow in the footsteps of his predecessor.

Unexpectedly, the man's answer took them by surprise.

"I have an heir!"

"What?"

The four of them looked extremely shocked and incredulous.

That woman actually had the Lord's child!

For a moment, they didn't know whether to congratulate them or worry about them.

The Underworld Palace has always had a single line of succession. His Majesty is already of marriageable age and should have married a wife and had an heir long ago.

In terms of closeness or distance, Hongling is naturally the most suitable.

However, their attempts to bring it up were repeatedly rejected by the Venerable One, leaving them with no other options.

For many years, His Majesty has been averse to women, and no woman has ever appeared in his life.

This matter has become a major concern for the elders.

Now, finally, there is good news: their long-awaited little master has arrived, but they never expected him to come in this way.

Elder Xuan couldn't help but speak up: "How can the future master of the Underworld Palace be conceived by a woman from another race? Wouldn't that break the palace rules and disrupt the bloodline of the Underworld Palace?"

The man said in a deep voice, "My mother was also a woman from another race. Are you implying that my bloodline is not pure?"

"This...that's not what I meant."

The other three elders had already weighed the pros and cons in their minds.

The Lord's mind is made up and cannot be changed. If you insist on advising him, you will only bring trouble upon yourself.

They no longer hesitated, but knelt down on the ground in unison.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on having a worthy successor!"

"you……"

Elder Xuan stared wide-eyed, unable to accept it at all.

We agreed to work together to advise the Lord to distance himself from that woman.

They actually switched sides at the last minute?

Elder Xuan clenched his fists, feeling extremely unwilling.

No matter what, he must abide by the palace rules and not repeat the mistakes of the past.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable! Have you forgotten the lessons of the previous Lord? The Underworld Palace cannot accept any more changes!"

"So, you want to kill my child?"

A chilling pressure descended, and the air suddenly froze.

It was as if one had instantly fallen into an icy hell, chilling one to the bone.

Elder Xuan's heart trembled, and cold sweat instantly broke out.

Finally, his knees buckled and he knelt down.

"Your subordinate wouldn't dare!"