The King Of Hell's Genius Pampered Wife

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Chapter 676— Mother?

Reflecting on the events of the day, Nalan Ziyun couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration. He had accompanied He Xi to Shengde Hall, hoping to find Xi Yue. He had even requested that Nalan Hexi's name be announced, expecting special treatment. However, to his dismay, the servants at Shengde Hall had mocked him for trying to bypass the line based on a supposed close relationship. The martial artists waiting in line had joined in the ridicule, leaving him in an embarrassing predicament.

Gritting his teeth, Nalan Ziyun voiced his frustration, "Father, there's no need to make a fuss over Nalan Hexi. She has already handed over An Lingyue's relics to Xi Yue. She's worthless now. This cultivation-less and unattractive woman, can Xi Yue even spare her a glance?"

"Perhaps Xi Yue has taken An Lingyue's relics and abandoned her, leaving only two useless maids by her side. I believe we should find a way to retrieve An Lingyue's relics from Xi Yue!"

Nalan Zhengze's expression flickered for a moment, but he ultimately clenched his fists and exclaimed, "Wait! There must be secrets hidden within this woman. Hehe... she thinks she can challenge me, but she's just as ignorant and ungrateful as her mother!"

"As long as I still hold that trump card, everything that An Lingyue left behind will be mine one day, hahaha..."

Nalan Ziyun glanced at Nalan Zhengze's maniacal smile, a tinge of doubt in his eyes. What trump card does Father possess?

He Xi had been residing in Nalan Mansion for the past few days, finally finding a moment of respite in this unfamiliar world. During the day, she would leisurely drink tea and observe Nalan Ziyun and Nalan Zhengze's affectionate facade. In the evenings, she would occasionally engage with the death warriors sent by Nalan Zhengze. Sometimes, she would let them leave empty-handed, and other times, she would eliminate them all. It was quite amusing to witness Nalan Zhengze's growing suspicion and panic, only to see him suppress himself the next day. Of course, the hysterical outbursts of Mrs. Nalan and the curses of Nalan Feixue also added to the daily chaos.

However, He Xi had one lingering regret. She had been unable to gain access to Nalan Zhengze's study room. Despite her various attempts to explore, every time the Purple Abyss Vine approached the study room, a sense of danger would wash over her, causing her to retract it immediately.

As He Xi pondered on how to gain entry to the study room, Hexiang entered and announced, "Third Miss, Master requests your presence."

A spark of excitement ignited within He Xi. This was the opportunity she had been waiting for!

Nalan Zhengze's study room was spacious, and as He Xi stepped inside, she couldn't help but feel an unsettling aura. It was as if the very space itself was distorted.

At that moment, Nalan Zhengze sat behind his desk, holding a portrait in his hands, his gaze fixed upon it. Nalan Ziyun stood by the desk, wearing a mix of respect and sorrow on his face.

Nalan Zhengze slowly placed the painting on the desk and unfolded it towards He Xi and Nalan Ziyun. His countenance was filled with sorrow, and his voice carried a hint of nostalgia. "Ziyun, He Xi, come closer and take a good look. This is your mother, An Lingyue."

This wasn't the first time He Xi had laid eyes upon a portrait of An Lingyue.

Chapter 677— Recalling the Past

The portrait of An Lingyue before them differed slightly from the one Nalan Yanming had shown He Xi, but the unmatched beauty remained the same. The woman in the painting exuded a cool aura, with thin brows and a gaze that held the elegance of a noble princess or a celestial fairy.