In the main hall, everyone took turns reading the contents of the letter, remaining silent for a long time.

The eldest brother's dying wish was for the children to live peaceful lives. He had felt guilty for so many years, how could he not do as his eldest brother wished?

But now the Dragon Clan is facing a huge crisis. The Dragon King is in poor health, and the Yan family is currently imprisoned in a water dungeon. Can the Yan family really be eradicated?

Although the letter provided by the Dragon Queen served as evidence, it was far from sufficient.

Although Yan Tianze injured his elder brother, the elder brother was not killed in the scene, and the life-testing stone that he had stolen was returned to them.

The eldest brother, having had his dragon bones removed, is no longer a member of the dragon clan; at most, he will be punished for oppressing the people.

"Let's return this dragon throne to you." Ye Lanyin really didn't want her daughter to shoulder such a heavy responsibility.

Ye Jianxing looked towards the door and saw Yao Qianshu and Xiao Chengyun playing with crickets. He sighed.

"Does this mean the ministers really have to choose a new Dragon King?"

He knew perfectly well how many members of the Yan family were there, and eliminating them would be quite difficult.

Yan Jiadang has indeed done a lot over the years, but he couldn't find any clues.

"Dragon King, Consort Xue is outside requesting an audience."

Unable to speak, the old Dragon King uttered a few "ahs" sounds, then stood up from his seat and stormed out in anger.

Xuefei ran over from a distance, sobbing. When she saw everyone in the room, she paused for a moment before kneeling down with a thud.

"Dragon King, please spare Yi'er! He is innocent; he has no idea about his origins."

"It was my fault, I was confused. If you must punish me, then punish me."

"It has nothing to do with Yi'er."

"You damned bastard!" Ye Yangyu was over fifty years old and still had to deal with his grandson's harem affairs. He was furious.

Although he was using a cane, his voice was still full of confidence.

"You defiled the harem, and you still dare to ask him to forgive you? How many lives do you have?"

"You colluded with the Yan family, and now you still have the nerve to come here?"

"Guards, didn't we say to lock him in the water dungeon?"

At this moment, the soldiers outside rushed in and grabbed Xuefei, saying, "Master, it was my fault. Xuefei secretly escaped while we were arresting the others. We're taking her away now."

"Run!"

Xuefei was being held down, crying and pleading, "Dragon King, I really didn't mean it. This was all a setup by the Yan family. The embezzled letters inside were a setup to frame me."

Ye Jian stepped forward and looked coldly at Xue Fei.

"Doesn't Your Highness know yet? Lord Yan is going to be executed along with his entire family. He's probably already in the water dungeon, barely clinging to life."

"If you don't go see him now, you might never have another chance..."

Xuefei was taken aback.

How could this be?

To exterminate nine generations of one's family?

"how……"

“We are aware of your secret correspondence with the Yan family. Your plan has failed.”

The last sentence poured cold water on Xuefei's enthusiasm.

Xuefei slumped to the ground, her eyes downcast, and wept.

After a long silence, she shouted at the Dragon King, "Dragon King, you knew all along?"

The Dragon King couldn't speak, but his hearing was fine; he nodded to Xue Fei.

He had known for a long time that Xuefei was suspicious; he had noticed something was wrong with her from the moment she began serving him in the room.

The fragrance on her body was one he had never smelled before, so when Consort Xue left, he had someone summon the Empress and had her send her away before searching her palace.

Sure enough, they discovered a secret that couldn't be told.

Originally, he didn't want to make such a disgrace public, but he didn't know how Xiao Wanwan found out, that Ye Jianyi wasn't her child.

Is this child really only three years old?

"Since you knew, why didn't you say so sooner? Why did you leave me to serve you so foolishly?"

The old Dragon King pointed to his mouth, then to his ears.

Upon seeing this, Xuefei suddenly realized that the Dragon King was only mute, not deaf.

She then remembered that Ye Jianyi had come to the Dragon Court Palace to look for her when she was serving the Dragon King.

Perhaps the Dragon King overheard her conversation with Ye Jianyi at that time.

I never imagined that after scheming for half my life, I would end up like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!

She looked at the old Dragon King in fear, shaking her head almost in despair, "Dragon King, no matter what, he has called you Father for so many years, you can't be so heartless."

Ye Yangyu was so angry when he heard this that he almost died of anger.

What do you mean by "we can't be so heartless"?

He quickly pointed at the guards and said, "Take them away!"

"No, no..."

"No—"

Xuefei was dragged away crying, and everyone who saw the old Dragon King couldn't help but cast pitiful glances at him.

The old Dragon King coughed lightly, opened his mouth, but ultimately couldn't say anything.

"Quickly, call me Grandma."

At this moment, Xiao Wanwan walked to Ye Jianxing's side, tugged at his sleeve, and smiled sweetly.

Ye Jianxing was stunned for a moment, "What?"

Great-aunt?

"Call me 'Grandma' once."

Ye Jianxing was puzzled, but urged by Xiao Wanwan, he still called out, "Grandma."

Xiao Wanwan immediately ran to Ye Yangyu's side, tugged at his sleeve and said, "He called me 'Grandma,' does that mean I can give him the throne?"

Ye Yangyu was stunned for a moment, "?"

What kind of rule is this?

Even Ye Lanyin, who was present, felt a little embarrassed. Her daughter was only three years old and was indeed a bit slow-witted.

"Is that so? Is that so?" Xiao Wanwan tugged at his sleeve, and seeing that he didn't know what to say, she turned around and ran to the elder.

"Elder Grandfather, I have a question for you. Did you say that only descendants are eligible?"

"Yes," the elder replied with a smile, scratching his head.

This child is really naughty.

"So if he calls me 'Grandma,' I accept it. Does that mean he's my descendant too?"

"Then you will be my witness, and I will give him the throne tomorrow."

The elder was both amused and exasperated, pointing at Ye Jianxing and saying, "Theoretically, he's still your brother."

"But he called me 'Grandma,' would you call me 'Grandma'?"

"Uh, no, I don't know how to do that."

"Then it's settled. I'll announce it tomorrow."

“Wanwan, but the Yan family faction will not agree. Even if the Ye family agrees, more than one-third of the court will oppose it, so it will be invalid.”

Xiao Wanwan tilted her head, nodding as if she understood, "This is simple..."

"Simple???" Everyone exclaimed in unison.

"..."

at night.

After Xiao Wanwan and the others fell asleep, she carefully got out of bed. She hunched over and looked around to make sure the maids were asleep before sneaking out.

They had just stepped out the door when they bumped into someone.

"You, you, you..."