Ruthless Sword Master Pretty Snake Demon

The next day.

The sunlight passed through the window lattice and shone into the Buddhist hall in Qifeng Palace, making the Buddha statues made of pure gold shine.

Wisps of fine white smoke curled up from the incense burner placed in front of the Buddha, lingering in front of the Buddha's head, blurring his compassionate face.

The thin woman in plain clothes knelt on the mat, lowered her head and closed her eyes, clasped her hands in front of her chest, and silently recited prayers for blessings.

For his homeland far in the north, for his righteous younger brother who has never heard from him, and for his eldest son in troubled times.

In middle age, women still have undiminished charm.The facial features are bright and majestic, and the face has a heroic spirit and determination that are rarely seen in ordinary women.

If time goes by, a young girl wearing armor and holding a red-tasseled spear rides through the street on horseback, and there will be silk handkerchiefs and jewelry all over the floor behind her.

When he reined in his eyes and smiled, a peach blossom in full bloom flew out of the open window of the restaurant on the street, and happened to fall into the arms of the young general Yumian.

The peach blossoms on the human face are red, but the truth is that people are more delicate than flowers.

However, at this time, the woman's face was pale and bloodless, and there was an ominous gloomy look between her eyebrows and eyes, and there was no trace of the freshness of her youth.

The Buddha incense burnt out, and the smoke gradually faded away.

After the woman finished reading today's scriptures, she opened her eyes, and there was a touch of melancholy in her beautiful eyes.

"Wanyan, help me go back to my room and change my clothes." Ye Xiuyun called, "After a while, it's time for Ye'er to come."

Hearing this, a maid with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and wheat-colored skin walked in quickly. She was about the same age as Ye Xiuyun, and she was the maid who accompanied her since childhood.

Wanyan supported Ye Xiuyun's arm to help her up, and asked with concern, "How is Miss feeling today?"

Leaning against her, Ye Xiuyun could not conceal the exhaustion in his tone, "It's still okay. I'm fine, don't worry."

Wan Yan put on a serious face, "Does that young lady dare to let His Highness know?"

"For the rest of the day, I don't want Ye'er to worry." Ye Xiuyun smiled wryly, "So to put it bluntly, I have to worry about you alone."

She was almost dying, so why let the eldest son bother to save a person who didn't want to live anymore.As long as she dies, there will be no one in the imperial city who can hold Ao Ye back. At that time, the world will be so big that he can stay or go as he pleases.

Wan Yan looked sad, suddenly remembered something, changed the topic, and said with a smile, "I heard that when His Highness came back, there was a beautiful woman by his side, maybe he will bring her to you when I come over later."

Ye Xiuyun did not show his face because of this, but sighed, "In this situation, he really shouldn't provoke other girls. What if he gets in trouble with her?"

Wanyan helped Ye Xiuyun to walk towards the bedroom, while comfortingly said, "It's not certain, what if the girl is His Highness' lucky star."

Ye Xiuyun was still frowning, "You also said it's just in case, he has hidden dangers all over his body now, why bother to let others step into danger..."

"How can you despise your own children like this? Your Highness is getting old, and it's time to marry a wife and have children. You can't let His Highness be alone all the time, right?" She shook her head politely, disapproving of her young lady's thoughts.

Ye Xiuyun frowned, still thinking that the eldest son should not get involved in love prematurely.At least he has to wait until he has the ability to protect others before he is qualified to think about those things.

Back in the bedroom, she politely helped Ye Xiuyun re-arrange her temples, painted her eyebrows and put on fat, and changed into a set of elegant aqua blue palace attire.

After carefully confirming that there was no sign of weakness in the mirror, Ye Xiuyun was relieved and smiled slowly.

About half an hour later, Ao Ye and She Yanbai came side by side.

Not far behind the two of them were Fu'an and a few palace attendants, all of whom were carrying or holding special products bought by Ao Ye on the way back.

"My aunt is a very easy-going person, so you don't have to worry." Ao Ye said, "When I see you, she will definitely like you."

"Aiwujiwu?"

She Yan wore a fox fur cape over her white and red clothes, with fluffy and soft fox down around the neckline. It was warm, but it was useless to him, a snake demon who was born on the winter solstice and was born with a cold body.

It's just that Ao Ye's body temperature can make him feel a little warm.

Ao Ye paused, and said in a low voice, "No, you are already likable."

She Yanbai seemed to have heard something extremely funny, and couldn't stop laughing, "Me? I like it? Hahaha..."

"Yeah." Ao Ye nodded.

She Yanbai wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, "All right, I believe you this time."

As soon as they entered Qifeng Palace, a maid led them to the main hall.When they arrived, they saw Ye Xiuyun sitting on the main seat in the hall, and Wanyan stood beside him.

After Fuan and the palace man put down their things, they retreated together with the maid who led the way.

At this time, there were no outsiders in the hall, so Ao Ye didn't need to worry about those superficial etiquette, and said directly, "Aniang, my son is back."

Turning to one side, pointing at She Yanbai, a trace of anxiety and anticipation appeared in his eyes, "This is Yanbai, who once saved me from danger, and later accompanied me to suffer a lot in Jiangning Mansion."

"Yanbai has met the empress." She Yanbai frowned slightly, and carefully looked at Ao Yeniang's face.Although she used makeup to create a good look, but she couldn't hide it from the eyes of a big monster like him.

If he read it correctly, Ao Ye's mother was sick and looked like she was about to die.

She Yanbai looked at the man next to him whose expression softened after seeing his mother, and his heart suddenly became heavy.

Cultivators who have stepped into the immortal path may still have a chance to change their fate against the sky, but for mere mortals, their fate is hard to escape.

Ah Ye, he would have no mother.

Ye Xiuyun and Wanyan looked at each other, and they both saw a trace of surprise in each other's eyes.

They are in the deep palace, and the news is not very quick. They only heard that the crown prince brought a beauty back, but unexpectedly, this beauty is actually a man!

No matter how beautiful he is, he is also a man!

Then, the two looked at Ao Ye with complicated eyes.Looking at She Yanbai again, his expression became more and more strange.

Wan Yan thought that her young lady might not have a grandson, and couldn't help feeling sorry.

Ye Xiuyun was determined to be a villain today. Regardless of whether the beauty is a man or a woman, her son should not casually bring anyone to the capital, a place where fortune and disaster are unpredictable.

"Aniang, if you have something to say, you might as well speak it out." Ao Ye said, feeling uncomfortable.

Ye Xiuyun came back to his senses and said with a smile, "Mother has left a Buddhist scripture in the Buddhist hall, can Ye'er get it for mother?"

Ao Ye pursed his lower lip, whispered a word in She Yanbai's ear, and then went to the Buddhist hall to find a Buddhist scripture that didn't exist at all.

"Yanbai, come, sit here." Ye Xiuyun greeted.

Perhaps because his son wasn't here at the moment, Ye Xiuyun felt a little slack, and he lost the spirit he had just now, as if he was instantly shrouded in a shadow.

She Yanbai sat down according to her words, and she had been away from Ye Xiuyun for a long time, which made him confirm the guess in his heart——Ao Ye's mother died soon.

"Your Majesty, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly."

With a sullen face, Ye Xiuyun said seriously, "Can Yanbai leave my son? If you agree, I will give you endless treasures of gold and silver."

After finishing speaking, she stared closely at She Yanbai's face, but saw that his face showed embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, because Ah Ye and I have already..." She Yanbai deliberately paused, and then sighed, "But you are Ah Ye's mother after all, if you really don't want us to be together, I... ...I'll go."

The beauty bowed her head, with a trace of melancholy in her brows and eyes, which was touching.The white fox velvet set off his palm-sized face, making him even more lovable.

"Ye'er is such a bastard! How could he just... oh..." Leaning back in the chair, Ye Xiuyun's eyes showed anger. After a while, his expression softened, and he sighed, "That's all, that's all."

After a moment of silence, she politely said to the side, "Go get that thing."

The two have been masters and servants for many years, and they already have a tacit understanding.Ye Xiuyun spoke vaguely, but he might as well say that he knew what she wanted.

As soon as Wanyan left, only Ye Xiuyun and She Yanbai were left in the hall.

"What did Ye'er tell you just now?" Ye Xiuyun was a little curious, seeing that She Yanbai's eyes were kind.

She Yanbai raised her head and smiled slightly, "A Ye said that you have always loved beauties, so you would not be willing to embarrass me."

Well, especially weak beauties, the queen who once claimed to be her protector couldn't bear it the most.

Ye Xiuyun was taken aback, "This child is really..."

She looked at She Yanbai with satisfaction and sadness at the same time.Since then, her son Ao Ye has more fetters and weaknesses, and she doesn't know whether it is a blessing or a curse.

"Miss, here." Wanyan hurried over, holding a palm-sized square wooden box in both hands.

Ye Xiuyun sat upright, stroked the wooden box, opened it gently, looked at the contents inside with nostalgia, then waved to She Yanbai, and said with a smile, "Come here, Auntie has something for you."

Auntie?

She Yanbai's eyes dimmed, he lost his parents at birth, it's really fresh to see Ao Ye just because Bai has an extra mother.

"After much deliberation, this is the only thing that is suitable for you." Ye Xiuyun took out the contents of the wooden box and put them into She Yanbai's hands.

It was a tiger-shaped object made of black iron, with densely packed characters engraved on it, but it seemed to be only half a piece.

She Yanbai lowered her eyes and smiled, "Thank you, Madam, for your gift."

He tightened his fingers, and used the coolness in his palm to eliminate the residual warmth left by Ye Xiuyun's fingertips.

As for the A Niang, forgive him for being ashamed to say it.

Not long after, Ao Ye came back, and when he saw what he was clutching in his hand, his eyes immediately beamed with joy.

It was a tiger talisman that could command the officers and men of the northern border. Although it was not an important thing in the northern border where people were recognized but not talismans, the holder of the talisman must be someone trusted by the northern border.

But to Ao Ye, this meant his mother's acknowledgment of She Yanbai.

Seeing Ao Ye's happy expression, Ye Xiuyun felt slightly sour. She was afraid that she would miss the happy event of the two of them.

"Auntie is tired, you go back."

"Yes." Ao Ye is used to such short meetings, so he said, "In a few days, my son will come to see you again."

Ye Xiuyun nodded, and watched the two walk away with a smile.When there was no one in sight, she leaned against Wanyan, looking tired, and murmured, "Ye'er can take him to the northern border in the future, riding a horse, watching the snow, hunting..."

Wanyan patted Ye Xiuyun's back lightly, listening to her thoughts.

A few steps out of Qifeng Palace, Ao Ye and She Yanbai met someone head-on.

The handsome looking man seems to have a diseased left foot, walking very slowly with a cane, his appearance is also very funny, a bit like a duck.

After looking up and seeing Ao Ye, he smiled, "Brother Huang."

Ao Ye frowned, grabbed She Yanbai's wrist, led him to another path, and ignored the man.

She Yanbai could vaguely see the lost expression on the man's face when they turned around, and couldn't help being curious.

"How can His Royal Highness be so rude!"

"It's too much, he didn't take your Second Highness seriously at all!"

Ao Min looked back at the two young eunuchs who were on fire, and shut their mouths resentfully, before continuing to walk towards Qifeng Palace.

Before entering, he whispered, "Disrespect to the prince, according to the palace rules, you should be punished to death."

The two young eunuchs shrank for a moment, and hurriedly said they didn't dare.

After walking away, She Yanbai said, "Who is that person?"

"He is the second prince, Ao Min. His mother and concubine died of dystocia, so he was raised under my mother's name." Ao Ye looked calm, and added, "The same age as my unborn brother."

In his heart, this prince who occupies the position of his younger brother can stand alongside Ao Ji.

When he was about to return to the East Palace, She Yanbai stopped in his tracks and looked at Ao Ye's tall back. The Tiger Talisman still clutched in his hand was as cold as body temperature.

Realizing that he didn't keep up, Ao Ye looked back with gentle eyes, "Tired from walking?"

He walked back and knelt down in front of She Yanbai, "Come up, I'll carry you back."

She Yanbai lay on Ao Ye's back, her eyes flickering, and finally couldn't help but whisper in his ear, "A Ye, if one day you lose your loved one, what will happen?"

Ao Ye paused, thought for a while and replied, "I don't know."

She Yanbai chuckled lightly, then raised her hand and pinched the tip of Ao Ye's ear, and said softly, "I've seen two kinds, one is life and death, and the other is going crazy. But I don't think you will be like this Extreme, right?"

"Ah."