Abandoning concubines and raising children to seize the throne

Mei Qingge was silent for a moment, then looked up and asked, "Are you sincere about what you said?"

"Of course. Those things that happened back then were all due to some strange combination of circumstances. If I knew you were still in Zifu, I would have taken you away from Jietian Peak even if I had to raze this place to the ground."

Thinking of the suffering Mei Qingge had endured for more than ten years, He Yuan couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.

"Qingge, if you are willing to trust me once, I will spend the rest of my life making up for the happiness we have lost."

Looking at He Yuan's graying temples, Mei Qingge's eyes showed a hint of emotion.

She thought for a moment and said, "If you really want to, we can take over together. However, both sects are looking forward to the martial arts competition that takes place every fifty years. If we tell you now, I'm afraid your disciples won't be able to accept it. It would be better to go ahead with the martial arts competition as usual, and then find an opportunity to tell you about the takeover after it's over. This will give us some buffer."

He Yuan praised happily: "Qingge is still very thoughtful. I will do as you say."

Mei Qingge nodded, and then said with a serious expression: "The rest is the mastermind behind the scenes. If you really want me to forgive you, you must give me an explanation. I can't just let go of the pain of separation between Qingxuan and me."

He Yuan said solemnly: "Qingge, rest assured, no matter who the main messenger is, I will never tolerate it."

Mei Qingge pursed her lips and asked, "Are you feeling better from your injuries?"

He Yuan put down the comb and said with a gentle look: "As long as the starlight in the meridians is drained, it will be fine. This person is likely still hiding in Silver City. I will go back now. Since he knows everything, he must be related to the assassin who attacked you that day."

"Alright."

Mei Qingge turned around and took He Yuan's hand.

"This person is vicious and cunning, you must be careful. Also, say hello to Sister Gongsun for me."

Mei Qingge's caring words made He Yuan's eyes light up. He held Mei Qingge's beautiful fingers and said softly: "Qingge, don't worry. I will bring the culprit to Zifu as soon as possible."

"Well, I'll give it to you."

As soon as the two walked out of the stone chamber, they ran into Yin Qingxuan's family of three.

"Greetings to father and mother."

The young couple bowed together, and Xiao Nanfeng followed their example, folding her warm little hands over her chest and bowing with her waist bent.

The grandmother said in a low voice: "Zhao'er also pays respects to grandpa and grandma."

Mei Qingge quickly picked up Xiao Nanfeng and kissed his chubby little face several times.

"Zhao'er is so good."

He Yuan also held Xiao Nanfeng's hand, lowered his head, and rubbed his chubby little arm.

Mei Qingge said lightly: "Be careful not to prick the child with your stubble."

He Yuan quickly took his hand away, fearing that he might hurt his grandson.

Seeing that so many people like Zhao'er, Yin Qingxuan, as her mother, naturally feels proud of it.

"Is Father going out?"

He Yuan nodded and said, "Your father will go back to Yincheng first to find out who murdered your mother. There have been a series of sneak attacks in Zifu in the past few days. You two should stay here temporarily to protect your mother's safety."

Ye Jingyu clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, father. Xuan'er and I will definitely protect mother's safety."

The more He Yuan looked at this son-in-law, the more he liked him. Not only was he good-looking, he was also good at martial arts and had a reasonable personality. It was really hard to find such a man even with a lantern.

He walked forward and patted Ye Jingyu on the shoulder in approval.

"When everything is settled, we two must have a good drink together again."