"Madam Ye," the two said in unison.

He thought she would agree without hesitation after hearing this, after all, the dragon race is so sacred and mortals yearn for it.

"I know nothing about these things you're talking about. Our Ye family has been in the Holy Kingdom for a hundred years, and we've never had a relative we didn't know."

“We’re not the only families with the surname Ye in the Holy Kingdom. You’ve probably come to the wrong person…”

“We haven’t made a mistake,” Ye Jianxing said. “Today, we smelled the unique scent of dragon blood that is found in your residence.”

A flash of shock crossed Ye Lanyin's eyes.

She didn't know what happened back then, let alone what happened to the previous generation. She would have to go back to her parents' home tomorrow to ask her father.

Having learned from her past life's lessons, she now only wants to live peacefully with her family. If the Dragon Clan is a whirlpool, the Ye family might fall into another predicament.

No, she can't.

"Gentlemen, we have many guests at our residence today. You must have come to the wrong place."

"Who were you injured today?"

Ye Lanyin's eyes narrowed slightly, then she shook her head and said, "No."

"Please leave, both of you."

Ye Jianyi wanted to say something, but Ye Jianxing stopped him.

Since they've already come this far, a little longer won't make a difference.

"In that case, I'll take my leave of you, Madam."

After bowing to Ye Lanyin, Ye Jianxing and his companion left the Regent's Palace.

The next day.

Ye Lanyin tossed and turned on the bed until the third watch of the night before finally falling asleep.

Since the Regent and Rui'an were going to court, Ye Lanyin took Xiao Wanwan directly to the Ye family.

When the Ye family learned that their daughter had arrived, they instructed their servants to prepare extra lunch early in the morning.

"Lanyin, did you not sleep well last night? Why do you look so pale?" Old Madam Ye looked at her somewhat tired daughter with concern in her eyes.

This is the first time I've seen my daughter like this since she got married.

After thinking for a moment, Ye Lanyin decided to ask about what happened yesterday.

"Father, Mother, I've come today to confirm something."

"What's wrong?" Old Madam Ye rarely saw Ye Lan so serious, and she couldn't help but become nervous.

“Last night, two men came to the Regent’s Palace, claiming to be descendants of the Ye family. I found this matter rather strange, so I came to ask you about it.”

Grandpa Ye raised a questioning look in his eyes.

"Descendants of the Ye family?"

Ye's grandsons have always been under his nose, except for his eldest son who went to the border. Could it be... his eldest son's illegitimate child?

Upon hearing Ye Lanyin's words, Xie, the eldest sister-in-law, couldn't help but tremble.

What Grandpa Ye could think of, she could naturally think of as well.

"Lanyin, do you know how old the other person is?" the sister-in-law asked nervously.

Ye Lanyin said, "I didn't ask yesterday, but they looked to be about twenty years old and about ten years old."

Upon hearing this, Xie's hands trembled so much that she spilled the tea she was holding onto the ground.

Upon seeing this, Ye Lanyin immediately explained, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, it's not my brother."

“Father, Mother, the man who came yesterday said that he is a descendant of my grandfather’s brother and that he is a member of the Dragon Clan. He came to find us to go back and save the man’s father.”

"I remember that my grandfather didn't have any brothers back then. How come a brother suddenly appeared? Have you ever heard my grandfather mention anything to you about him?"

Grandpa Ye tried hard to recall what his father had told him, then shook his head, "No, that's not true."

"Your grandfather never made enemies during his lifetime. Although he was only a fourth-rank official, he was very popular."

"If he has limbs, how could the people of Bianjing not know that?"

Ye Lanyin felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she recalled her kind-looking grandparents.

When I was little, my grandfather often carried me on his shoulders and would secretly bring me candy. My grandmother even embroidered clothes and shoes for me herself.

If you said her grandfather was a dragon, she really... didn't quite believe it.

Would a prince of the Dragon Clan really be willing to let a granddaughter ride on his neck?

“Father, this is strange. Yesterday, that person spoke with great conviction, and even claimed to have smelled the blood of our dragon race. This is simply unbelievable.”

"And..." Ye Lanyin paused here.

General Ye asked somewhat nervously, "And what?"

"Moreover, yesterday... Wanwan was indeed injured."

Mr. Ye was stunned on the spot.

I was slightly shocked by this.

Could it be true?

Seeing General Ye's shock, Ye Lanyin sighed, "Father, these two probably came prepared."

"Think carefully, did your grandparents do anything unusual back then?"

She guessed that if her grandfather really was a member of the dragon clan, and according to what that person said yesterday, her grandfather had severed ties with the dragon clan, perhaps he just didn't want to have any further involvement with them, which was why he was unwilling to reveal these things.

“Back then, my mother was already thirty years old when she gave birth to me. I once asked my father why he got married so late. He said that he originally did not want to get married in this life. He married my mother because she had been waiting for my father and said that she would not marry anyone else in this life.”

"In addition, the Ye family could not be allowed to die out, so my father married my mother a year before my grandfather died."

"Father, did Grandfather leave anything behind before he passed away?" If this matter is not clarified, it may not be good for the Ye family.

If it's truly a grudge, it's best to keep your distance from them.

If I remember correctly, the Dragon King should have a legitimate brother.

She didn't know the specifics; she had only heard about it from others.

It is said that the current Dragon King is the eldest son of the second son of the Dragon Clan's elder brother, while the eldest son is rumored to be dead.

Hearing Xiao Wanwan's thoughts, everyone felt a vague unease.

General Ye suddenly remembered what his father had said before he died.

“Your grandfather did leave something behind before he died, but he told me not to open it unless absolutely necessary.”

As he spoke, Grandpa Ye stood up from his chair and walked towards the door, leaning on his cane.

Madam Ye was somewhat surprised. Her husband had never mentioned these things to her before. How could there suddenly be things left behind?

The group followed behind Old Master Ye with great fanfare, heading towards the study.

Xiao Wanwan continued singing and sang along the way, grabbing Tianfeng's neck and squeezing hard, making Tianfeng choke and almost roll her eyes back.

'It's really bad timing to come back.'

'Isn't it fun drinking with those beauties?'

'Waaah, I want to go back...'

Tianfeng cried out all the way, and finally Xiao Wanwan couldn't stand it anymore. She found a blade of grass on the road and tied it to Tianfeng's beak, and only then did Tianfeng quietly continue to follow the adults.

Grandpa Ye took down a long-sealed black wooden box from the top of the study; it was covered in a lot of dust.

He took a handkerchief from the table, gently wiped it off, and finally placed it in front of everyone.

"This is the wooden box that your grandfather left behind."

Ye Lanyin reached out and touched the box. Although the box was very old, it still felt cool to the touch.

It's like the coolness of... water.

"Dad, how do I open this?"