Yan Ruyu

Ye Yu? Ye Qingshuang didn't understand how this matter was related to that good-for-nothing.

But seeing that Cangyun didn't intend to say more, she didn't ask further, and waited until dawn to go to the Liu residence to find Ye Yu to get to the bottom of it.

The night passed without incident. It wasn't until the first rays of the sun rose the next day that Ye Yu slowly awoke from his meditation.

Situ Guang was currently guarding the lobby downstairs. He wasn't in a hurry to take the Life Profound Origin Pill; it wasn't the right time. He planned to go into seclusion to take it after returning to Great Qin.

Qin Ruoxian had also woken up. She sat beside Situ Guang, somewhat absentminded, a trace of worry occasionally appearing in her eyes.

What if Ye Yu saw Liu Ruyan and changed his mind?

As she was thinking this, the door upstairs was pushed open, and Ye Yu's figure appeared. He looked downstairs and happened to meet Qin Ruoxian's gaze, then flashed a warm smile.

"Are you planning to go to the Liu residence now?" Qin Ruoxian asked softly.

"Yes, the two days are up. Since she didn't send it back, I'll go get it myself," Ye Yu said with a smile, his expression calm.

"I'll go with you," Qin Ruoxian said after thinking for a moment. Situ Guang beside her didn't say anything. Being old and experienced, he could naturally see that there was only a thin veil separating the two.

However, Ye Yu shook his head and said, "I'll go alone. With the matter unresolved, if you were to accompany me, it would inevitably tarnish your reputation as the Ninth Princess of Great Qin and invite gossip."

"I don't care!" Qin Ruoxian pouted.

"But I do," Ye Yu said, reaching out to ruffle Qin Ruoxian's hair. He continued, "If you want to go, you can go later with Mr. Situ."

After speaking, Ye Yu turned and left the inn, heading to the Liu residence alone.

Seeing this, Qin Ruoxian was about to follow but was pulled back by Situ Guang. "Princess, it's best to listen to Mr. Ye. Don't worry, what's yours won't run away."

Hearing Situ Guang's playful words, Qin Ruoxian couldn't help but blush and turned her head away, no longer speaking.

At this moment, the Liu residence seemed exceptionally lively since the sun had risen.

For the past two days, Liu Ruyan had not been at the Liu residence. Instead, she had visited various prominent families in Great Yan and even surrounding sects, inviting many influential figures.

She wanted to make a big deal out of this, to make it known to everyone, so that the entire Great Yan, and even the whole of Qingzhou, would know that she, Liu Ruyan, was the one who didn't want Ye Yu.

This way, Ye Yu wouldn't be able to use her identity to deceive people in the future.

Those who were invited naturally knew Liu Ruyan's intentions, but they were more interested in seeing how the former Crown Prince of Great Yan had fallen.

Great Yan was currently in its prime, and the status of the Great Yan Royal Family was soaring. They didn't mind kicking someone while they were down to curry favor with the Great Yan Royal Family.

Liu Tiannan sat at the center of the hall, looking at the powerful figures below with satisfaction. In just a few short years, the Liu family had grown from an unknown small family to this point! He was very pleased!

"Thank you all for accepting my invitation today. It brings honor to my name, Liu Tiannan!" Liu Tiannan said politely as he stood up.

The people below responded courteously, but in their hearts, they secretly disparaged this ungrateful wretch.

The Liu family had developed to this point relying on Ye Yu. Now that he had lost power, they were quick to distance themselves, and even making such a grand spectacle. What else could they be but ungrateful wretches?

"Great Yan Crown Prince Ye Xuan, Great Yan *** Ye Qingwan, Great Yan Third Princess Ye Qingshuang arrive!"

Suddenly, a loud announcement sounded, and three figures slowly entered from outside the hall.

Everyone present, including Liu Tiannan, stood up at this moment and bowed to the three. With the Great Yan Emperor Ye Fan absent, these three represented the Great Yan Royal Family.

Hearing the greetings, Ye Xuan revealed a confident smile and stepped forward, saying to Liu Tiannan, "Uncle Liu, where is Sister Ruyan?"

Hearing Ye Xuan speak like this, Liu Tiannan was even more delighted. The Crown Prince's attitude was truly giving him a lot of face. He immediately laughed and said, "Ruyan is in the back hall talking with the disciples from the Qingyun Sect."

Speaking of the Qingyun Sect, Liu Tiannan's back straightened even further.

The Qingyun Sect was a force no weaker than the Great Yan Dynasty, with countless experts within its ranks. It was rumored that there were no less than ten cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage. However, unlike the Great Yan Dynasty, they generally did not interfere in mortal affairs.

Yet, disciples of the Qingyun Sect were now appearing at the Liu residence. The implication was obvious.

The Liu family was about to soar!

Ye Xuan's eyes lit up. After a few pleasantries, he headed straight for the back hall. These were disciples of the Qingyun Sect, and if he could befriend them, it would be nothing but beneficial.

Upon reaching the back hall, Ye Xuan indeed saw Liu Ruyan and a woman in white robes sitting and talking in a pavilion. He eagerly stepped forward and said, "Sister Ruyan, I'm here."

Seeing Ye Xuan, Liu Ruyan's face immediately lit up with a happy smile. She quickly pulled Ye Xuan over and introduced him, "Xiao Xuan, let me introduce you. This is Yan Ruyu, the Senior Disciple of the Qingyun Sect."

"Senior Sister Yan, this is the Crown Prince of Great Yan, Ye Xuan."

Yan Ruyu looked up at Ye Xuan and nodded slightly, considering it a greeting.

After just one glance at Yan Ruyu, Ye Xuan was stunned by her beauty. The five princesses of Great Yan and even Liu Ruyan could be considered beauties of the nation, but compared to Yan Ruyu, they seemed to pale in comparison. Yan Ruyu possessed an ethereal aura that the other women lacked.

However, Ye Xuan quickly regained his senses and caught the key point from Liu Ruyan's words. He then said with surprise and joy, "Sister Ruyan, you just called Sister Ruyu 'Senior Sister.' Did you join the Qingyun Sect?!"

Liu Ruyan nodded with a smile, her eyebrows filled with pride.

Yan Ruyu felt a hint of displeasure at Ye Xuan's address but didn't pay it much mind. Coming to Great Yan this time was partly to stand up for her junior sister, who hadn't yet formally taken a master, and partly to find someone.

She had been ambushed by someone from the Blood Demon Clan and poisoned. She had almost died, but fortunately, she had passed by the border of Great Yan at the time and was treated by a young man.

However, she hadn't been completely cured, and even after a year back at the Qingyun Sect, there was no solution. Now, she sensed that the blood poison within her was showing signs of erupting, which was why she had come to the Great Yan Dynasty.

In the back courtyard, they were chatting happily.

Meanwhile, the front hall had fallen into an eerie silence.

Besides Ye Qingwan and Ye Qingshuang, who were seated at the head, many princes and princesses from other dynasties were also present.

As everyone was marveling at the Liu family's influence, they suddenly sensed something was wrong. Ye Qingwan seemed to be at odds with them.

The entire hall was filled with a tense atmosphere.

And just as the atmosphere was reaching its peak, a slender figure gradually approached the entrance of the Liu residence. Then, under the gaze of everyone, he slowly walked into the Liu residence hall. It was Ye Yu.

Seeing the grand display, Ye Yu was not surprised. He then looked at Liu Tiannan and said calmly, "Please hand over the Autumn Water Sword."