Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 96: Ninety - s Family Night Talk (Combined Volume)

Chapter 96: Ninety Chapters Family Night Talk (Combined Volume)

The room fell silent for a moment,

before the sound on the Tianxun Crystal Orb began, calmly asking:

"Changtian, from where did you learn the name of this cultivation technique?"

Upon hearing this,

Xu Yuan immediately let out a sigh of relief.

He was really a bit afraid that his old man wouldn’t know either, but true to form, he was the final BOSS who had dominated more than a dozen worlds.

After a slight pause, he spoke softly:

"From Ran Qingmo."

"Ran Qingmo... the disciple of Ran Jianli?"

A murmured thought, as if realizing something, the Tianxun Crystal Orb then temporarily fell silent within the room.

While his old man was preoccupied with his thoughts, Xu Yuan glanced at Xu Changge and whispered:

"Xu Changge, is Ran Jianli the State Preceptor?"

Xu Changge shot a look at his third brother, who only addressed him as ’big brother’ when he needed something and simply as Xu Changge when he didn’t, and nodded with a cold hum:

"Yes."

"By the way, have you previously mentioned to father that Ran Qingmo came to Jingjiang Prefecture?"

"I have not."

"No offense, but have you told father that I have a very good relationship with Ran Qingmo?"

"I have not."

"And, have you mentioned to father my connection with Ran Qingmo..."

"Tsk..."

Xu Changge took a deep breath and again looked Xu Yuan over with a neutral expression, "What’s the use of all this nonsense? Speak directly to father if you have something to say."

"Tsk..."

"What does that ’tsk’ mean?"

"...."

Xu Yuan coughed lightly and said, "Cough... it means nothing."

As the conversation over the Tianxun Crystal Orb deliberately softened, Dayan’s always serious Prime Minister Xu Yinhè’s face betrayed a strange smile.

He placed the memorial in his hand on the desk and shook his head before speaking:

"I think I understand.

"Changtian, let’s address one issue at a time, tell your father first how that Ran girl brought up this matter with you?"

At those words, Xu Yuan gathered his thoughts and, after carefully considering his wording, he streamlined the information about the young girl named Tianyan and relayed the essentials to his father and Xu Changge.

Of course,

he only mentioned some very superficial content regarding the girl herself.

He had promised Ran Qingmo to disclose only those things.

After Xu Yuan finished speaking, both Xu Changge and Xu Yinhè fell silent.

Xu Changge’s brows were tightly knitted; he did not quite believe in the concept of deducing the workings of the heavens.

Rather than believing someone could actually divine the workings of fate, he was more inclined to think that these events had been fabricated through opportunistic means by certain individuals.

Events like the earth dragon turning over or unexpected snow in August are artificial disasters that can be created through sufficient resources and manpower.

And the notion of the Barbarian Tribes’ armies reaching Hanbei City’s gates was laughable; the Prime Minister’s Mansion had foreseen this years ago.

As for the other prophecies, if one wanted to, they could also be achieved through human effort.

Compared to Xu Changge’s disbelief, Xu Yinhè’s response was ambiguous;

"I haven’t heard of this Tianyan woman, but the Yantian Art definitely exists."

He spoke of a woman, not a girl.

Clearly, Xu Yinhè didn’t believe that the woman named Tianyan was as she appeared.

Cultivation techniques that offered eternal youth, the reversal of aging, or control over one’s physical age did exist in this world.

After a pause,

Xu Yinhè seemed to recall something, and his voice carried over leisurely:

"Heh.. it seems there are quite a few rats lurking in the shadows.

"Changtian,

"You mentioned Ran Qingmo because she discussed other matters with you as well, didn’t she?"

Xu Yuan nodded and said:

"Yes, father, but didn’t you say to address matters one by one?"

Xu Yinhè’s voice held a hint of amusement as he countered:

"Isn’t this matter finished yet?"

"...." Xu Yuan was taken aback.

He thought he had concluded the matter concerning Tianyan, but there was no reaction from his father. Shouldn’t he at least provide a general course of action?

In the silence,

Xu Yinhè seemed to guess Xu Yuan’s thoughts and softly chuckled:

"Changtian, you needn’t worry over this. Your father will handle it."

Because he now knew, there was no need for concern.

After a moment’s hesitation, Xu Yuan chose to trust his father, the Prime Minister. If such an extraordinary figure couldn’t resolve it, then he would have even less chance.

"Alright, then."

Xu Yuan rubbed his index finger and thumb together slightly and, after choosing his words, he spoke out:

"Regarding Ran Qingmo, I wish to ask you, Father, for an opportunity."

"What opportunity do you seek?" Xu Yinhè’s tone revealed no particular emotion.

Xu Yuan was straightforward: "An opportunity concerning the Tianyuan Sword Sect."

He had promised Ran Qingmo to secure this opportunity for her.

As soon as these words were spoken,

Xu Changge immediately glanced at Xu Yuan, his narrow eyes flashing with thought.

And Xu Yinhè did not immediately reply to this request.

In the silence of the attic,

after about a dozen breaths,

Xu Yinhè let out a slight sigh:

"So that’s it... No wonder that Ran girl chose to abduct you at that time. Without prior knowledge about this Yantian Art, one would indeed fall for such a lowly scheme of sowing discord."

The moonlight was clear, and the two brothers in the attic had differing thoughts.

Xu Changge suddenly realized something.

Upon his return to the capital, he had suggested a thorough investigation for possible insiders within the higher echelons of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, but his father had stopped him,

because his father had great trust in those old folks in the mansion.

But now, it seemed there might also have been the factor of the Yantian Art at play.

So then...

Could there really be someone who could deduce the future?

As for Xu Yuan, his expression became focused.

His father and elder brother clearly knew of Ran Qingmo’s intentions; they probably even considered the idea of rooting out a mole.