After leaving the Star Radiance Holy Land, Su Chen returned to the Mystic Hall. At this moment, he was leisurely lying on a rocking chair, his eyes slightly closed, a smile on his lips, basking in the sun, looking very comfortable.
Knock knock!
Just then, the sound of the door opening came from outside.
Su Chen slowly opened his eyes, glanced at the door, and then said calmly, "Come in."
Creak~
The wooden door opened, and a figure walked in.
It was a young girl, with a sweet and charming appearance. She wore a pink dress and had clear, bright eyes that were fixed on Su Chen, who was sitting in a rocking chair.
Her heart began to pound, a Hong Yun rose to her cheeks, and she blurted out instinctively, "So... beautiful..."
Su Chen looked at the girl and calmly asked, "What is it?"
"Ah?"
The girl snapped out of her daze, somewhat at a loss for words. Then she remembered the purpose of her visit. Taking a deep breath to compose herself, she said shyly, "Young... Young Master, Madam asked you to go see her. She said she has something to tell you."
Su Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of doubt in his eyes, but it vanished in an instant. He nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
The girl nodded, then said, "Then... then I'll be going."
After saying that, she glanced at Su Chen one last time, then stepped out of the door and closed it. The moment the door closed, her face turned bright red, all the way to the back of her ears.
Su Chen's image flashed through her mind, and she exclaimed excitedly, "The young master is indeed as handsome as the rumors say! He's the most handsome man I've ever seen! I have to go and brag to my sisters!"
Without further hesitation, the girl strode away.
Why did the girl say it was just a rumor?
Although Su Chen had been back in the Mystic Hall for some time, he rarely went out. He mostly stayed in the courtyard or went to meet with Qin An and Su Yanche, so very few people had seen him.
Inside the courtyard, Su Chen slowly rose from the rocking chair, stretched, and said, "Why did Mother suddenly call me here? Has she arranged another marriage for me?"
He shook his head and smiled, then without further hesitation, opened the gate and left the courtyard.
Soon, he arrived at a pavilion.
The pavilion is surrounded by intricately carved railings, exquisite and delicate. Inside, several stone chairs are placed, and the air is filled with a fragrant aroma, as the stone table is laden with various delicious dishes, each one looking extremely tempting.
Su Chen smiled and looked at Qin An sitting under the pavilion, "Mother, your cooking is as delicious as ever."
Qin An's belly grew larger day by day, and her once slender waist was now replaced by a rounded curve. Even so, she remained graceful and charming, with skin as smooth as jade. Although she showed some signs of aging, she exuded a mature beauty.
Qin An looked at Su Chen and smiled, "Alright, sit down and chat with your mother."
Su Chen nodded and sat down on the stone chair. He glanced at Qin An's belly and smiled, "Mother, it seems my little brother will be born soon."
Qin An rolled his eyes. "It can't be that fast. It's still a long way off."
Su Chen smiled slightly, then asked, "Mother, where's my father? Why isn't he with you?"
Qin An explained, "He has something to take care of."
Su Chen nodded and said, "You're quite busy."
Qin An said, "Your father is the Palace Master of the Mystic Hall and the head of the Su Lineage. How could he not be busy? Sometimes I feel sorry for him, but he says it's nothing and doesn't let me help. I know he's afraid I'll get tired."
By the end, her eyes were filled with love.
Su Chen said helplessly, "Alright, alright, Mother, please stop showing off your affection in front of me."
Qin An laughed and said, "Now that you're married, you can show off your love too! Let me tell you..."
Before she could finish speaking, Su Chen said with a headache, "I know, Mother, please stop talking."
He quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Mother, what did you want to see me about this time? Is there something you need?"
Qin An looked at Su Chen, shook his head helplessly, and then said, "Mother needs your help with something."
Su Chen was taken aback, then asked in confusion, "What is it?"
Qin An said, "Isn't Mother pregnant? Therefore, Yingtian Academy is left unmanaged."
Su Chen fell into deep thought, and after a moment, he spoke, "So Mother wants me to manage Yingtian Academy?"
Qin An nodded and said, "Well, actually, Mother didn't want to trouble you, but your father absolutely refused to let me Yingtian Academy, saying that I'm pregnant now and should rest properly. But if I don't go back, Yingtian Academy will be in complete chaos, so I have no choice but to trouble you Chen'er."
Su Chen smiled wryly, "Mother, you really think highly of me, actually letting me manage such a large academy."
Before Qin An could speak, Su Chen continued, "But Father is right. Now that you're pregnant, you should rest and recuperate and not worry about those things anymore. Mother, don't worry, I will manage Yingtian Academy well."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Qin An felt very gratified. " Chen'er, thank you."
Su Chen shook his head and said, "Mother, you're being too polite. I'm your own son; isn't it only right that I help you with these things?"
Qin An smiled and said, "Alright, Mother, you won't say thank you anymore."
Su Chen said, "That's more like it."
Qin An smiled, then her expression suddenly turned serious. " Chen'er, before you go to manage Yingtian Academy, I need to tell you about the current situation of the Yingtian Academy."
Seeing Qin An's serious expression, Su Chen's heart sank. He knew that his appointment to manage Yingtian Academy wouldn't go smoothly, but he still nodded and said, "Mother, please speak, I'm listening."
Qin An said, "Someone is eyeing your mother's current position as dean."
Su Chen frowned. "Wasn't Yingtian Academy founded by you?"
Qin An said helplessly, "Yes, but someone wants to take it from me."
Su Chen asked doubtfully, "Mother, if I remember correctly, your cultivation level is at the Peak Immortal Emperor, right? Who would dare to covet your position?"
Qin An laughed and said, "Although your mother is at the Peak Immortal Emperor, she rarely takes action, so basically no one knows my strength; they only know that I am Immortal Emperor."
Su Chen suddenly realized, "I knew it! Who would dare to covet your position? They didn't know your strength!"
Qin An smiled but remained silent.
Su Chen asked again, puzzled, "Then why didn't you deal with that person before?"
Qin An explained, "It's because I only recently found out that he was eyeing my position. I originally wanted to come back to see you, spend some time with you, and then go back to deal with him, but who knew that I was pregnant."
By the end, her tone was clearly tinged with helplessness.
Happy National Day everyone!