Shi Yan nodded again. Chen Xiaogu was still a little incredulous. The esteemed Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty had actually become his son's second brother? And he was even bowing to him?

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Shu Yuntian quickly bowed, and everyone in the hall followed suit.

Ao Huang curled his lip in disdain, secretly cursing in his heart:

"These people really don't know what's good for them. They're getting this excited over a mere Ming Dynasty crown prince! I'm an ancient divine beast, and none of you are even bowing to me."

It's not that these people don't know what's good for them; the main reason is that the Ming Dynasty holds a very high position in everyone's minds, and the identity of a Ming prince is indeed more useful here than Ao Huang, this ancient divine beast.

Chen Tianwen waved his hand and said:

"No need to be so polite. The three of us brothers have been through life and death together!"

Shi Yan quickly spoke up as well:

"You are all my elder brother's relatives and friends, and from now on you will also be my relatives and friends, Shi Yan. There's no need for formalities!"

Although Chen Xiaogu was shocked, he gradually accepted the fact and then turned his attention to Hua Qingyue.

As soon as Chen Xiaogu entered, he saw Hua Qingyue. Such beauty was unlike anything Chen Xiaogu had ever seen in his life!

Seeing Hua Qingyue and Chen Tianwen holding hands, Chen Xiaogu knew that their relationship was unusual, but as a father, he naturally wouldn't ask.

"Father!"

Chen Tianwen pulled Hua Qingyue to Chen Xiaogu's side. Hua Qingyue was blushing, which added to her charm.

"This is my Daoist partner, Hua Qingyue!"

"A Daoist partner?"

Like a heavy hammer, it struck the hearts of everyone present.

Shi Yan and Ao Huang exchanged a glance, wondering when their elder brother had made his move. Although the two had been behaving intimately along the way, they were now addressing each other as Daoist partners.

Shu Yuntian originally intended to marry Shu Yiyao to Chen Tianwen, but after learning about Xia Anyu's feelings for Chen Tianwen, he chose to give up. However, the appearance of a woman even more beautiful than Xia Anyu as Chen Tianwen's Daoist partner still surprised Shu Yuntian.

Upon hearing those two words, Xia Anyu's legs went weak and she almost fell over. Fortunately, Elder Qinglian reacted quickly and caught her. However, Xia Anyu's eyes had already dimmed.

Chen Yumeng wasn't that cunning. Hearing her brother's introduction, she happily grabbed Hua Qingyue's hand and said:

"You're my brother's Daoist partner, so you're Yu Meng's sister-in-law? Sister-in-law is so beautiful!"

Hua Qingyue smiled and patted Chen Yumeng's head. Although she was a little shy about being called "sister-in-law," she was genuinely happy to hear Chen Yumeng's praise.

Upon hearing Chen Tianwen's introduction, Chen Xiaogu's eyes narrowed slightly before returning to normal, and he spoke to Chen Tianwen:

"Wentian, come with me, I have something to tell you!"

Chen Tianwen knew that his father would definitely have questions about his private engagement, so he followed his father out of the main hall.

Chen Yumeng kept chattering away with Hua Qingyue, but Chen Yumeng did most of the talking while Hua Qingyue just smiled and watched her, wondering why Chen Xiaogu had called Chen Tianwen out.

"Elder Qinglian!"

Shi Yan bowed slightly to Elder Qing Lian, who quickly returned the bow. Not everyone could accept the Crown Prince's bow. If it weren't for Chen Tianwen, these people would probably never have had any interaction with the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty in their entire lives.

"Elder Qinglian, could you tell us what trouble the Immortal Sword Sect has encountered?"

Shi Yan asked a question, and Ao Huang also walked over curiously.

Elder Qinglian recounted the story in detail, and Shi Yan and Ao Huang listened with burning anger.

Blood Fiend Sect! Chen Family of Yunzhou!

Shi Yan and Ao Huang exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's thoughts. After bidding farewell to Elder Qing Lian, they also left the main hall.

Xue Shu stayed behind and joined Hua Qingyue and Chen Yumeng in their chat.

The three members of the Shu family also got up to take their leave, but Elder Qinglian persuaded them to stay and arranged for them to stay in a guest room.

Elder Qinglian looked at the remaining four women in the main hall. Hua Qingyue, Chen Yumeng, and Xue Shu were chatting and laughing, while Xia Anyu sat there absentmindedly.

Elder Qinglian sighed, helped Xia Anyu out, and escorted her to her residence!

"Heavenly Questions!"

Chen Xiaogu pulled Chen Tianwen into his room and asked him seriously:

"Tianwen, when did you and Hua Qingyue become Daoist partners?"

Chen Tianwen recounted his experiences with Hua Qingyue in detail, a happy smile on his face.

Seeing his son's blissful expression, Chen Xiaogu was naturally happy for him as well. Hua Qingyue was not only beautiful but also exceptionally talented, and Chen Xiaogu was delighted that she had become Chen Tianwen's Daoist partner.

But after Chen Tianwen finished speaking, Chen Xiaogu still sighed heavily and said:

"Tianwen, I don't object to you and Qingyue becoming Daoist partners, but Miss Xia, how do you explain that?"

Chen Tianwen didn't expect his father to say that, and frowned as he said:

"I made things clear with An Yu before I left!"

Chen Xiaogu shook his head and recounted to Chen Tianwen how Xia Anyu had struggled to support the Immortal Sword Sect during Chen Tianwen's absence, and how she had helped him and Chen Yumeng. He then began to speak:

“Tianwen, Miss Xia is a good girl, and I can see that she is sincere towards you. Now that you and Hua Qingyue have become Daoist partners, you have to give her an explanation! Moreover, the rumors are spreading like wildfire, and everyone knows that Miss Xia went to such lengths for you. This is tantamount to ruining her reputation!”

Chen Xiaogu patted Chen Tianwen on the shoulder and continued:

"This is your own business, and your father shouldn't pry, but I still hope you can consider it carefully and give Miss Xia an explanation!"

Chen Tianwen pondered his father's words. He hadn't expected Xia Anyu to suffer so much for him, but he really didn't have those feelings for her!

However, Father is right, Xia Anyu should be given an explanation!

Chen Tianwen pondered for a moment, then bid farewell to his father and pushed open the door to leave.

Chen Xiaogu watched his son's departing figure and sighed again.

Chen Tianwen couldn't think of a perfect solution for the time being. In fact, the best solution was to take both!

However, I'm afraid neither of the women would agree!

But if they don't do it this way, it would be unfair to both women no matter how they accept the offer.

One is Hua Qingyue, who followed him across realms and was devoted to him; the other is Xia Anyu, who was willing to give silently for him without asking for anything in return!

This is really a difficult situation!

Chen Tianwen shook his head. He decided to put the matter aside for now and think it over carefully.

After making this decision, Chen Tianwen found Elder Qinglian and asked him what had happened during his absence!

It's time for reckoning!