Xuanyuan Yue

As Qin Anlan saw Aunt Yun, a slight smile touched his lips.

"Aunt Yun."

As for what Aunt Yun had said, the Grand Princess had been waiting too anxiously.

It was likely because of Liu Ruyan's arrival.

After all, everyone in the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate knew exactly what kind of person the original host was.

Despite his exceptional talent, upon meeting Liu Ruyan, he seemed to have completely lost his mind.

It was like in those melodramatic urban novels, where characters are hit by the protagonist's 'dumb-down halo' and their intelligence drops to negative numbers.

Aunt Yun nodded with satisfaction.

Qin Anlan was someone she had watched grow up.

From a young age, he possessed exceptional talent and was the focus of the entire Heavenly Flame Empire.

Only after meeting Liu Ruyan three years ago did he completely change.

Aunt Yun had tried to persuade him several times because of this.

However, her young lord was stubborn and insisted on being a simp.

As the Grand Princess's only child and her young master, Aunt Yun couldn't say much more.

Led by Aunt Yun, Qin Anlan arrived before a magnificent palace.

Aunt Yun then said with a smile, "Her Highness the Grand Princess has been waiting for you for a long time. I still have some trivial matters to attend to, so I won't disturb the Young Lord and the Grand Princess catching up."

Qin Anlan nodded and entered the palace with a calm expression.

He was in the Grand Princess's palace and had to observe many rules.

But Qin Anlan was the Grand Princess's only son, and this was his home.

Naturally, he didn't need to adhere to those nonsensical rules.

He entered the grand hall somewhat casually.

What greeted his eyes was a group of beautiful, young, and shapely maids.

It had to be said that the women by the Grand Princess's side, Whether in terms of figure, looks, or aptitude, were all exceptional.

Outside, they could be considered top-tier talents.

At the front of the palace stood a woman in palace attire, with a stern demeanor, beautiful features, and an elegant, noble bearing.

Even though time had left slight traces on her face, it couldn't conceal her beauty.

In her youth, she must have been a peerlessly beautiful woman who captivated all hearts.

Her aura was also like Aunt Yun's, perhaps even more terrifying.

Saint Realm.

The woman before him was a Saint Realm expert.

This woman was none other than

Qin Anlan's mother, the Madam of the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate, and the current Grand Princess of the Heavenly Flame Empire, Xuanyuan Yue.

It was said that the Grand Princess was once known as the most beautiful woman in the Heavenly Flame Empire, Peerlessly elegant and captivating to countless maidens.

She was the most dazzling existence in the entire Heavenly Flame Empire.

Because the Grand Princess was ruthless and merciless, and if she took a disliking to someone, she would exterminate their entire family, Her hands were stained with countless drops of blood.

Countless people had their families destroyed because of her.

Therefore, while she was respected, she also inspired awe.

In private, she was known as a 'femme fatale'.

Seeing Qin Anlan, a genuine smile finally appeared on Xuanyuan Yue's lips.

Only in front of Qin Anlan would she reveal such a heartfelt smile.

Qin Anlan took a step forward and bowed respectfully to Xuanyuan Yue.

"Your son greets Mother."

Xuanyuan Yue gazed at Qin Anlan with eyes full of doting affection and let out a soft laugh.

"Alright, alright, do we mother and son need to be so formal?"

With that, Xuanyuan Yue took Qin Anlan's hand and led him to a nearby seat.

"Didn't I tell you? Come visit your mother more often, whether you have something to discuss or not."

"But you, you're nowhere to be seen for ten days to half a month."

"He must have been bewitched by Liu Ruyan, that vixen."

As she spoke, Xuanyuan Yue's originally cheerful expression gradually faded.

A hint of imperceptible coldness flickered across her face.

Clearly, Xuanyuan Yue's displeasure with her future daughter-in-law had reached its peak.

A woman of low birth, uncultured, selfish, and insatiably greedy.

If it weren't for Qin Anlan's repeated defense.

Xuanyuan Yue would have long ago ordered Liu Ruyan's execution.

Qin Anlan caught every shift in Xuanyuan Yue's expression.

Far from being annoyed, he only felt a warmth spread through his heart.

Although Grand Princess Xuanyuan Yue was naturally cold, a ruthless killer who treated human lives as dirt, earning countless curses.

She was extremely doting towards Qin Anlan.

Perhaps all her few deep-seated emotions were poured entirely onto Qin Anlan.

From childhood, no matter what Qin Anlan needed, even the most precious things.

Xuanyuan Yue would find any means to obtain them for him.

Even though Xuanyuan Yue detested Liu Ruyan to the extreme.

It was impossible for her to agree to Qin Anlan and Liu Ruyan's marriage.

Only after Qin Anlan's desperate pleas did she reluctantly agree.

At this moment, a palace maid walked up to Xuanyuan Yue and whispered a few words into her ear.

Hearing this, Xuanyuan Yue's eyes lit up.

She turned her head to look at Qin Anlan and exclaimed, "Anlan, I just heard someone say you severely injured Liu Ruyan, crippled her cultivation, and extracted her Skyflame Phoenix Blood. Is this true?"

"Indeed, your son was just about to mention this matter to Mother."

"Excellent, excellent! My good son, Xuanyuan Yue's good son, you handled this beautifully."

The joy in Xuanyuan Yue's eyes was undeniable, her happiness evident.

"Seeing you like this before, your mother was somewhat worried."

"But now, all those worries are gone."

Qin Anlan was perfect in every way.

The only thing Xuanyuan Yue was dissatisfied with was his potential to be a simp.

For the past three years, he had been madly fawning over Liu Ruyan.

He mindlessly gifted her all sorts of rare treasures, elixirs, and cultivation techniques.

He even provided Liu Ruyan with several spots for disciples at Heavenly Firmament Academy.

Not only did it embarrass Qin Anlan, but it also completely disgraced the Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate.

But now.

The simp had risen.

Not only was he no longer fawning over Liu Ruyan, but he had also beaten her half to death, turning her into a cripple.

Although Qin Anlan's methods were cruel, ruthless, and heartless.

Xuanyuan Yue was extremely satisfied with this.

As a superior, one should possess a heart of stone and the methods of a warlord.

Looking at the exceptionally talented Qin Anlan, Xuanyuan Yue grew more and more pleased.

Qin Anlan had perfectly inherited all the strengths of her and Qin Zhenxian.

He had completely inherited Xuanyuan Yue and Qin Zhenxian's ruthless, cunning, and unscrupulous nature.

Furthermore, he possessed the Void Saint Body.

His future achievements were unimaginable.

"Although you crippled that lowly woman Liu Ruyan, the Liu family, to which she belongs, has bled our Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate dry over the years."

"The existence of the Liu family is the greatest shame to our Divine Marquis of Zhenguo's Estate. We must eradicate the Liu family completely."

As she spoke these words, a naked killing intent appeared on Xuanyuan Yue's face.

She was originally someone who would stop at nothing to achieve her goals.

Any blemish concerning Qin Anlan, Xuanyuan Yue would remove it by any means necessary.

"Regarding Liu Ruyan and the Liu family, your son already has a plan."

A gentle smile graced Qin Anlan's face.

His words seemed ordinary, but they carried a chilling murderous intent.

Xuanyuan Yue, however, smiled faintly.

"You've always been your own person since you were young. Since you want to deal with that bitch Liu Ruyan and the Liu family yourself,"

"do as you wish. Your mother will await your good news here."

Xuanyuan Yue already had a plan in mind.

She would let Liu Ruyan and the Liu family become Qin Anlan's whetstone.

Allowing Qin Anlan to completely bid farewell to his past.

Even if Qin Anlan left behind many loose ends after dealing with them.

With her personally backing him, Qin Anlan would have no worries.