Lin Yuran wanted to probe.
She wanted to see how much this woman in front of her knew and how long she had been aware of yesterday's events.
If this woman was foolish, she would have to be eliminated quickly. If she was sensible, she could live a little longer.
Feng Ninghe met her gaze, her beautiful face showing no significant emotional change. "I slept quite well last night. I was very peaceful. As for whether others were peaceful, I wouldn't know. Princess, your memory isn't very good. I returned by myself last night."
Her calm voice carried no extra emotional inflection.
Lin Yuran's heart, however, was churned by a tempest. Her fists were clenched tightly beneath her sleeves.
It seemed Ji Binyu had been right. This woman had been wary from the start and hadn't drunk the tea.
Feng Ninghe knew everything that had happened last night.
With the enthronement ceremony approaching, Lin Yuran didn't want any trouble to erupt at this time.
To deal with this woman, she would probably have to wait until after the enthronement ceremony...
After a moment of contemplation, she glanced at Feng Ninghe again, her eyes carrying a strong warning. "Miss Feng, it is my honor that the First Sect can send disciples to offer congratulations.
Please reside in the palace with peace of mind during these days. If you lack anything, do not hesitate to instruct the servants. The Lin Kingdom is very willing to befriend the sect. However, if anyone dares to offend the Lin Kingdom, I will certainly not back down."
The implication was that Feng Ninghe should behave herself and not cause any trouble, or she would face severe consequences!
Feng Ninghe let out a low chuckle upon hearing the words.
Last night, Lin Yuran had clearly been the one to drug her, attempting to steal her Qilin.
Yet now, she was being warned in return. How amusing.
A hint of coldness flickered in Feng Ninghe's eyes as she casually replied, "Princess is right. If someone were to offend the Lin Kingdom, how could we possibly back down?"
Her face showed a touch of fearlessness.
Lin Yuran couldn't fathom her intentions and warned her again, "I hope this person is not Miss Feng. Otherwise, even the First Sect would have to give the Lin Kingdom an explanation."
"What are you saying, Princess!"
Feng Ninghe looked at her with feigned astonishment and quickly exclaimed, "Why would I offend the Lin Kingdom for no reason? Princess, rest assured, I would not do such a thankless task."
When she was the Empress, she had poured her heart and soul into the Lin Kingdom. The Lin Kingdom was her life's work.
She truly would not offend the Lin Kingdom. She would only deal with Lin Yuran and Ji Binyu.
Lin Yuran's uneasy heart relaxed somewhat, and a pleased expression appeared on her face. "Miss Feng is an intelligent person. I believe you will not do anything detrimental to yourself."
As she turned her gaze, Lin Yuran noticed the two little ones following behind Feng Ninghe.
As if struck by a thought, she changed the subject. "I have long heard that Miss Feng has a daughter. Is this little girl your daughter?"
Si Xin Xin bore some resemblance to Feng Ninghe.
When the two stood together, others would not doubt their relationship.
Feng Ninghe nodded without hesitation. "That's right, she is my child. Princess seems quite interested in my affairs. I presume you also know who her father is?"
"Who is it?"
Lin Yuran subconsciously asked.
She had investigated Feng Ninghe, but as for the child's father, she hadn't really found out.
Facing the question, Feng Ninghe's lips moved slightly, and she slowly uttered a few words: "The King of Hell from Xiyou Continent."
Lin Yuran's expression instantly darkened.
The King of Hell was renowned. She naturally knew of such a figure.
This person was cruel and ruthless. Offending him meant certain death.
Initially, she had considered using Si Xin Xin to threaten Feng Ninghe. But now, seeing this, if she dared to touch Si Xin Xin, the King of Hell might very well annihilate the entire Lin Kingdom.
A hint of apprehension subtly appeared in Lin Yuran's eyes. "So that's how it is. Has the King of Hell also come to the Lin Kingdom?"
Si Xin Xin did not like Lin Yuran.
She always felt that this woman spoke sarcastically to her mother, which was very strange.
Immediately, Si Xin Xin let out a muffled hum. "Whether the King of Hell has come to the Lin Kingdom is none of your concern."
Such an attitude displeased Lin Yuran greatly. Although she didn't show it outwardly, she put on a bright smile instead. "Since she is the daughter of the King of Hell, I will naturally treat her well."
Xiao Zhao stood by silently, his azure eyes cast down, a few days' worth of resentment quietly creeping into his gaze.
He wished he could open his mouth wide and swallow Lin Yuran whole, thus eliminating a menace to society.
Feng Ninghe did not wish to interact further with Lin Yuran. With a parting remark, she turned and left. "Princess, I have matters to attend to, so I will take my leave."
As she took a step, Xiao Zhao and Si Xin Xin followed behind her.
The smile on Lin Yuran's face vanished instantly, her twilight-like expression seeming capable of devouring people.
"Princess, she is too rude. None of the disciples from other sects are as arrogant as she is."
Su Qi sidled up and began to gossip.
Looking at Feng Ninghe's retreating figure, Lin Yuran's pupils involuntarily contracted fiercely. She bit her lip. "She must die."
Every time she faced Feng Ninghe, she felt a sense of unease. This feeling made her eager to take Feng Ninghe's life.
Su Qi immediately said, "Princess, shall I make arrangements?"
Lin Yuran waved her hand, shaking her head slightly. She gently massaged her temples with her slender fingers, rejecting the idea. "The enthronement ceremony is imminent. No accidents are allowed. Do not make a move against her for now. We will discuss it after the enthronement."
She had put in a great deal of effort to become Empress. Nothing was more important than the enthronement.
She would not allow any accidents to occur during the ceremony.
Feng Ninghe had a close relationship with the King of Hell. To make a move against this woman required careful planning. If she angered the King of Hell, it would not benefit her...
"These begonia flowers are truly glaring, hurting my eyes!"
Xiao Zhao gritted his teeth, casually plucked a few white begonia flowers, and threw them on the ground. He didn't forget to stomp on them a few times.
Seeing Lin Yuran acting as a tyrant, controlling the entire Lin Kingdom, filled him with rage.
Si Xin Xin raised her head, her tender, fair face showing a hint of doubt. Her childish, milky voice slowly asked, "Mother, do you know the Princess of Lin Kingdom?"
Feng Ninghe reached out and gently stroked her head, replying in a low voice, "I know her very well. It's a long story, and I can't explain it all at once, but you'll know soon enough."
Although Si Xin Xin had doubts, she obediently nodded, indicating she understood.
"Miss Feng."
A clear, familiar male voice sounded from behind.
Feng Ninghe instinctively turned her head to look.
The newcomer was dressed in dark red robes, his well-defined hands gently fanning himself with a bone fan. The man smiled as if warmed by the spring breeze.
His face was extremely warm, completely different from the cold Si Jianye.
The man was followed by Su Xian.
"Sixth Master."
Feng Ninghe took the initiative to greet him. "You've come too."
Su Hongxiu's gaze calmly fell upon her, a slight smile on his face. "I came when I heard you were in the palace. By the way, where is the King of Hell?"