Chapter 711: Lan Feng'er’s Shock

At that moment, the person standing at the exit could only be Ye Xin.

When Lan Feng'er stepped off the cloudship and reached the exit, she immediately spotted her daughter.

Seeing the figure she had long yearned for, Ye Xin couldn’t hold back her tears. Whenever she saw Lin Qian casually chatting with his mother, Yun Yunyan, how could she not feel envious?

At the time, while she was dealing with political matters alongside Lin Qian, he suddenly had a look of surprise and told her the shocking news—her mother was still alive.

Ye Xin had been in disbelief when Lin Qian told her this.

She had known for a long time that her mother had passed away, so when Lin Qian told her she was alive, it shook her to her core.

However, Ye Xin knew that Lin Qian would never joke about something so serious.

Lin Qian himself had been startled when he learned the news. As the ruler of the Huaxia Empire, he was aware of all major events that took place within the empire.

Since this particular event was so significant and closely connected to Lin Qian, the Heavenly Engineering Department had immediately reported it to him after screening the information.

The arrival of the Benevolent Empress at the hub station naturally caused a stir among the crowd, with many gathering to catch a glimpse of her.

When the crowd saw the Empress hugging a woman who looked strikingly similar to her, they began whispering to one another, trying to figure out what was happening.

Judging by their appearance, many quickly guessed that it must be a mother-daughter reunion.

“Mother, this isn’t the best place to talk. Let’s leave here first,” Ye Xin said, realizing that her presence had caused quite a commotion. Knowing they couldn’t stay long, she quickly led her mother away from the hub station.

Once they boarded a private soul carriage, Ye Xin and her party headed slowly toward the Huaxia Imperial Palace.

As Lan Feng'er sat in the carriage, she gazed out of the window at the scenery outside, marveling at what she saw.

The scenes within the cities of the Huaxia Empire were unlike any place she had been before. The roads were clean and simple, with strange vehicles and soul beasts moving along some paths while ordinary pedestrians strolled along others.

The shops along the streets appeared grand and luxurious, their signs adorned with curious crystals that emitted colorful lights, making the shop signs even more eye-catching and vibrant.

Everything about New Qin City was new and fascinating to Lan Feng'er.

Along the way, Ye Xin eagerly explained everything to her mother, filled with excitement.

“That’s called a traffic light. It’s used to manage traffic on the streets.”

“Mother, when we get back to the palace, we’ll have someone prepare a full Manchu-Han banquet for you to enjoy. All these dishes were Lin Qian’s idea.”

“The Huaxia Empire has lots of great snacks now, too. You’re going to be in for a treat when we get back.”

“A new theme park recently opened in the city called Happy Valley. There’s this thing called a Ferris wheel—it’s really fun! We can try it tomorrow.”

“And this is a movie theater. They show all sorts of amazing films that are really worth watching.”

At that moment, Ye Xin wasn’t the Benevolent Empress—she was simply a daughter basking in the joy of being reunited with her mother, explaining everything around them with enthusiasm.

The Huaxia Empire was the one thing Ye Xin could proudly share with her mother.

Lan Feng'er listened, filled with amazement. The Huaxia Empire seemed truly miraculous to her. The empire was filled with ingenious ideas, with every detail thoughtfully designed to make life more colorful and enjoyable.

“It seems like the people of the Huaxia Empire are living very well,” Lan Feng'er said, full of admiration. “Life is no longer dull, but rich and vibrant, even beyond cultivation.”

“That’s right. Even though the Huaxia Empire has introduced a lot of entertainment, people are actually cultivating faster than ever,” Ye Xin proudly explained, “As Lin Qian says, it’s all about balancing work and relaxation.”

“In the past, people spent all day focused solely on cultivation, always tense and mentally exhausted.”

“But now, after taking time to relax and enjoy life, their cultivation improves even more.”

“Cultivation isn’t just about meditating and refining soul power. Every part of life is part of the journey.”

“Living itself is cultivation—that’s what Lin Qian says. It’s become the motto of every citizen in the Huaxia Empire.”

Lan Feng'er looked at her daughter’s proud expression and gently tapped her on the nose. “Little girl, you haven’t even had your wedding yet, and you’re already so devoted to him.”

Ye Xin playfully stuck out her tongue, then giggled like a young girl, throwing herself into her mother’s arms with a happy smile. “Mother, I’m so glad you’re alive.”

On the other side, watching this scene, Ye Nanxin’s eyes welled up with tears, though he said nothing. His heart was full.

His wife wasn’t dead, his daughter made him proud, and he had a wonderful son-in-law.

Moreover, his son-in-law constantly helped improve his cultivation, allowing him to grow stronger faster. Ye Nanxin’s earlier concern—that his realm wasn’t high enough to stay by his daughter’s side for long—was completely dispelled.

What more could he ask for in this life?

Ye Xin rested her head on her mother’s lap, eyes closed and face serene. Lan Feng'er gently stroked her daughter’s hair while gazing out of the carriage window at the people outside.

The citizens of the Huaxia Empire walked the streets with smiles on their faces, some bustling about drenched in sweat.

But there was a vibrancy to them, a life force that was enviable.

“The Huaxia Empire... Who would have thought that little boy would create such a vast and incredible empire?” Lan Feng'er’s mind drifted back to her memories of Lin Qian as a young boy, back when she first met him in the Ye family.

In her memories, the boy named Lin Qian had always been full of strange ideas.

He often shared fascinating stories with Ye Xin, stories that even she had eavesdropped on more than once. She had found them utterly captivating.

When they arrived at the imperial palace and entered the rear courtyard, a familiar figure greeted Lan Feng'er.

“Sister, it really is you!” Yun Yunyan shouted with joy, rushing forward excitedly.

“Sister, it’s been so long!” Lan Feng'er smiled as she clasped hands with Yun Yunyan, delighted to see her.

The two had always been as close as real sisters, and Yun Yunyan was overjoyed to learn that Lan Feng'er was still alive.

“Aunt Lan!” Just then, Lan Feng'er heard another voice call out to her. She turned to see a tall, handsome man approaching.

“Lin Qian, how did you manage this?” Lan Feng'er exclaimed in shock when she saw Lin Qian walking toward her.

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