Knowing that she would probably never be able to bear children again, she became considerably more courteous toward Ye Shaoxuan and Su Qiao than before, and stopped pretending to be benevolent.
Because Ye Shaoxuan claimed that the child had been born to him and Su Qiao, Fortress Lord Ye believed he had gained a precious grandson. Overjoyed, he sent invitations throughout the martial world and held a three-day continuous feast.
Even the married couple, Lin Zhongxuan and his wife from the Kunwu Sect, came from far away to offer their congratulations.
Of course, they had also come to see the daughter they had not met in two or three years.
After all these years, Su Qiao's attitude toward them was still rather ordinary, but it had improved considerably compared to before. This comforted the couple greatly.
They had already discussed it. If their daughter was willing to take over the position of Sect Leader, they would pass it on to her. If she was unwilling, the position would go to their eldest disciple.
Su Qiao had no objections.
After Fortress Lord Ye had a grandson, he stopped concerning himself with his son and daughter-in-law, devoting himself entirely to raising his grandson.
Su Qiao and Ye Shaoxuan discussed it, bade farewell to both families, and set off once more.
This time, their destination was the capital.
They had heard that the Old Emperor still had not given up and had once again sent people secretly into the martial world, preparing to cause trouble.
Since they had come all this way, it would be rude not to stay and pay a visit.
They had already come several times, after all. They could not be too discourteous, could they?
Thus, they decided to go hand in hand to the Imperial Palace, sample the