Every word Xue Yunlan spoke brimmed with imperial majesty.
After seeing Xue Yunlan's White Phoenix martial soul, Xue Ye no longer doubted her identity.
"Rise."
Xue Yunlan's voice was calm.
"Yes, Ancestor Yunlan."
"Tonight's commotion was too great. Take me back to the palace and give me a detailed account of the continent's situation in recent years, as well as the Empire's internal affairs."
"I will never allow the Heaven Dou Empire to fall before my eyes."
Xue Ye spoke respectfully, not daring to show the slightest negligence.
Xue Qinghe stood at the side, not daring to make any move either.
After returning to the palace,
Xue Yunlan sat upon the throne Xue Ye usually occupied.
At this,
Xue Ye voiced no complaint whatsoever and obediently took the foremost seat to the side.
Just then,
Xue Yunlan suddenly looked at Xue Qinghe. Though her gaze was calm, it seemed to possess a sharpness that could see through everything.
"You are the current Crown Prince of Heaven Dou?"
At the question,
Xue Qinghe was immediately startled. He feigned composure and answered calmly,
"In reply to Ancestor, I am Qinghe."
The instant Xue Qinghe's gaze met Xue Yunlan's,
his heartbeat involuntarily quickened, and his breathing gradually became rapid and difficult.
An unprecedented pressure settled upon his heart.
What a powerful presence. Just one look can do this...
This Empress Yunlan is even more oppressive than that woman!
Xue Qinghe was secretly horrified.
Leaning against the armrest, Xue Yunlan propped her cheek up with one hand and said evenly,
"You will tell me everything that has happened on the continent in recent years."
"Yes, Ancestor!"
Xue Qinghe replied in an exceedingly respectful tone.
Then,
Xue Qinghe gave Xue Yunlan a full account of the developments of the Star Luo Empire, Spirit Hall, and