Deep within the Imperial City, Cian Palace.
This place used to be the residence of the Empress Dowager, but now, heavily guarded by soldiers, it has evidently turned into a prison.
Ling Feng was able to pass through without obstruction and enter Cian Palace, thanks to Moo Feng’s edict.
At this mont, there were not even palace maids in the vast palace hall; the Empress Dowager, who had been so high above, had now fallen to this state. This Empress Dowager had spent her entire life scheming, but she likely never foresaw ending up in such a predicant.
Nowadays, the only one still accompanying the Empress Dowager is likely her grandniece, Yaan Shuying.
All mbers of the Yan Family, who plotted to overthrow the Sky White Empire, have now been thrown into death row, awaiting their fate.
Yaan Shuying’s ability to stay by the Empress Dowager’s side is due to consideration for the fact that the Empress Dowager is, after all, Moo Feng’s imperial grandmother, granting her a degree of leniency.
"Creak—"
The doors opened, and Ling Feng soon t the Empress Dowager in the main hall of Cian Palace.
Due to having consud the Youthful Appearance Pill, the Empress Dowager’s appearance still resembled that of a young beauty, complented by the title of Empire’s first beauty in her younger years, affirming Yaan Ning’s rarity as a beauty.
Even now, her visage remains eternally captivating; although younger and bearing a four or five-part similarity to her, even Yaan Shuying cannot rival her noble elegance.
No wonder Brother Yan is so infatuated with her.
After experiencing such highs and lows, the Empress Dowager’s visage may have exhibited no change, but her eyes now carry a touch of lancholy and age.
Upon seeing Ling Feng enter the hall, Yaan Ning appeared quite surprised.
"I did not expect the His Majesty would send you to end my life,"
Yaan Ning smiled bitterly, "Yes, given what the Yan lineage has done, although His Majesty is typically soft-hearted, he wouldn’t forgive . Yet, I didn’t foresee you’d be the one to act in the end."
"Is that how you see it?"
Ling Feng faintly smiled, taking a deep look at the Empress Dowager.
"Ling Feng, if you’re going to kill or maim, co at directly, don’t go after Grand Empress Dowager!"
Yaan Shuying spread her arms wide, blocking in front of the Empress Dowager, staring daggers at Ling Feng, showing a readiness to sacrifice.
"You still have so filial piety."
Ling Feng raised his hand to touch his nostrils, casually saying, "Rest assured, His Majesty is rciful; he won’t kill you. However, from now on, the world will no longer recognize the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager has passed away due to illness, and regarding you two..."
Ling Feng paused, glancing at Yaan Ning, slowly said, "I’ve co to take you out of the Imperial City from now on; you’re no longer part of the Yan Family nor royal relatives."
"What are you saying?"
Yaan Ning seed a bit incredulous; even if Moo Feng wouldn’t decree her death, he would at least imprison her for life.
"Thank my teacher, it’s at his earnest plea that I implored His Majesty to spare you."
Ling Feng stared at the Empress Dowager, slowing saying, "Now that Yaan Jinghong is dead, the Yan Family is in ruins; your ambition ought to be restrained, no?"
"In this world, perhaps only Brother Yan never betrayed ..."
Yaan Ning’s lips curled into a bitter smile, regretting not seeing these truths sooner.
"Let’s go, even though I have no favorable impression of you, I respect my teacher’s decision."
Ling Feng lifted his sword-like brows, directly opening a passage to the Five Elents Heavenly Palace, slowly saying, "Go inside. By the ti I let you out again, it’ll be departing the Imperial City."
"Great, Grand Empress Dowager, we can leave."
Yaan Shuying hurriedly stepped forward to support Yaan Ning, ready to usher her into the Five Elents Heavenly Palace.
"Ling Feng..."
Yaan Ning, however, raised her head, staring at Ling Feng with phoenix eyes, hesitant to speak.
"What, have more advice?"
Ling Feng glanced at Yaan Ning; if not for Brother Yan, he wouldn’t want to see any Yan Family mber again.
Especially, this Empress Dowager had once had a romantic history with his grandfather.
"Perhaps you see as a woman who achieves her ends at any cost. But at that ti, I never thought to use your grandfather; if not for Han Yang’s choice to leave, perhaps I would have beco your grandmother. Compared to Han Yang, you’re softer-hearted and more compassionate."
Seeming to recall so past events, Yaan Ning said sighingly and thoughtfully.
"Is that so?" Ling Feng gazed at Yaan Ning, asking gravely, "Why suddenly tell this?"
"I don’t know..." Yaan Ning shook her head blankly, "Perhaps because you resemble him too much."
"Regarding grandfather, I don’t know much; perhaps I should thank you for making my impression of him a bit clearer."
Ling Feng took a deep look at Yaan Ning, clenched his fists tightly, asking solemnly, "Can I ask you about my parents?"
Yaan Ning shook her head, said lightly, "Even though I sent people to investigate, your parents are entirely a mystery, with no clues."
"Even you don’t know..."
A dark shadow passed over Ling Feng’s eyes; he took a deep breath, slowly saying, "Alright, it’s ti to go!"
...
Soon, Ling Feng brought Yaan Ning and Yaan Shuying to Yan Cangtian’s Spiritual dicine Garden, then left tactfully.
As to whether they will be together, Ling Feng is not sure.
Recalling Yaan Ning’s words, Ling Feng felt a bit troubled: What kind of man was grandfather really?
In the Sky White Empire, fad as the dical Saint, who for the peace of the Empire, alone, entered the Southern Border, signing a pact with the Qiongqi Demon Emperor; such a man, in any view, is an absolutely upright, blalessly proud hero, right?
"Grandfather, how should I trace my origins? Where are my parents?"
Ling Feng clenched his fists tightly; from childhood, Ling Kun (the grandfather who raised Ling Feng) never ntioned anything about his parents, and it seems the entire Sky White Empire only knows of dical Saint Ling Hanyang, but no one seems to know Ling Hanyang had a son—it’s all quite peculiar.
Perhaps his parents never moved within the Sky White Empire, and all of this is connected to the Sky Patrol Clan?
Could his parents already be...
Thinking of this, blue veins bulged on Ling Feng’s forehead, eyes full of bloodshot; if anyone saw Ling Feng’s current look, they might be frightened by the Evil Qi emanating from him.
Unusually, Ling Feng recalled the mysterious black-robed person he t on Tianluo Island, always feeling an indescribable closeness from him.
Though he denied being Ling Hanyang, Ling Feng absolutely believes there’s a special connection between them, as that mysterious black-robed person belongs to the Heavenly Dao Clan too!
Vigorously shaking his head, he buried all the incomprehensible things deeply in his heart.
The black-robed man’s words were right regarding strength; knowing everything would be futile without it, only adding trouble—now he must beco stronger!
"Tomorrow I shall return to East Spirit Immortal Pond, embarking on the road to Martial Arts Peak, although the way is long!"
A flicker of movent, Ling Feng flew from Heavenly Position Academy, swiftly returning to the Weiyuan General Mansion.
Before this, he already gave orders for Hong Xiu and the others to prepare a grand banquet, inviting all friends from within the Empire, while Lo Jianying led Lingshen Sect disciples, delivering invitations everywhere.
Tonight is destined to be an unrestrained revelry.
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