Return of the Phoenix Lady

As soon as they returned to the Water Pavilion, Ying Chen and the others gathered around to inquire about the situation. After Han Xing briefly explained the situation to them, Ying Rui spoke first, exclaiming, "I've always heard that Concubine Xin of Mu Country is renowned throughout the world. I never thought she was such a powerful figure."

Yi Rou said worriedly, "Now that the clue is broken, where should we start looking?"

"Keep looking. This is what I promised others." As he said this, he glanced at Yun Xueling.

After a brief discussion, Han Xing suddenly said to Jin Yifeng, "Brother Feng, call the old man over and tell him I have something urgent to discuss."

Although Jin Yifeng didn't know what Han Xing wanted to do, he still nodded in agreement.

Shui Luochen, who had been holding it in for a long time, finally couldn't help but speak: "Han'er, you are not leaving again, are you?" There was reluctance and grievance in his expression.

Han Xing smiled slightly when he saw this, lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said: "I will stay here until the end of the Yingxiang Festival." The implication is that he will not leave before the Yingxiang Festival, but not necessarily after that.

After chatting for a while, Shui Luochen obediently returned to the palace at the signal of Han Xing.

Han Xing and the others stayed in the Water Pavilion. Although the Yingxiang Festival was to be held in two days, time flew by quickly. The people of the Water Kingdom officially welcomed the long-awaited Yingxiang Festival.

Early in the morning, the streets gradually became more crowded.

Han Xing stood by the window of the private room and looked down, so she could clearly see the crowds on the street gradually becoming bustling.

The whole country was filled with joyful smiles.

Just as he was lazily feeling the atmosphere outside the window, Han Xing suddenly felt a fluctuation in the air.

Gradually, a figure appeared in the room.

As soon as the figure appeared, he went straight to the table and chairs in the private room, sat down on a stool, and casually poured himself a cup of hot tea and sipped it.

Han Xing said nothing, just leaning against the wall quietly, looking at the people at the table.

Mo Qingyuan glanced at Han Xing strangely, then asked doubtfully, "Huh? Girl, you were so anxious to get that boy to send me a message, but why are you silent now that I'm here?"

Han Xing pursed her lips and said softly, "Old man, do you know Empress Xin of Mu Kingdom?"

Mo Qingyuan was slightly startled, then quickly returned to normal and chuckled, "Why are you suddenly interested in a lady?" But he did not directly answer Han Xing's question.

Han Xing turned to look out the window, looking at the bustling crowd below, and asked again: "Why did you choose me in the first place?"

Mo Qingyuan was a bit stunned by Han Xing's questions. After calming down, he replied, "Of course you're right up my alley! What's wrong with you today? Why do you keep asking questions like this? Are you in such a hurry to find me just to catch up?" Han Xing always did things with a purpose, and wouldn't waste time like this. So what exactly did she want to do by calling him this time? Could it be... that she saw something? Thinking of this, Mo Qingyuan couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

Han Xing took in Mo Qingyuan's expression and, unwilling to beat around the bush, went straight to the point, "Old man, tell me clearly! What is your relationship with Yun Luoxin? Don't try to deceive me, or I'll get angry." Although those last four words sounded lighthearted, Mo Qingyuan knew that if Han Xing got angry, the consequences would be dire. But was confession really necessary? Could he expect leniency?

Han Xing seemed to be able to read minds and said lightly: "If you tell me the truth, I will consider forgiving you." Although he was not sure whether Yun Luoxin and Mo Qingyuan had any relationship before, now, from Mo Qingyuan's slightly panicked expression, Han Xing was sure that there must be something unspeakable between the two of them!

Mo Qingyuan looked at Han Xing deeply for a while, and finally seemed to have made up his mind, and said: "Okay! I can tell you, but you must not be angry!" He was still unsure in his heart, for fear that Han Xing would get angry and really ignore him.

Han Xing nodded in affirmation. In fact, her idea was that no matter what, she should first listen to what happened, and then decide what kind of punishment should be given to Mo Qingyuan based on the circumstances.

Mo Qingyuan took a sip of tea, as if to give himself courage, and then said, "Okay! I do know Xin'er!"

Han Xing was slightly surprised when he heard this. Xin'er? This name seemed to indicate that the old man and Yun Luoxin had a close relationship!

Then came Mo Qingyuan's narration: "At the beginning, we met by chance. At that time, I was already a strong man in this continent, so I had no intention of practicing and traveled everywhere. I heard that the icebergs in the Ice Country were extremely cold, but the scenery was nice, so I climbed up the iceberg and prepared to go for a walk. However, what I didn't expect was to see a seemingly weak and beautiful woman there. When I first saw her, I thought she was a snow elf. She was not afraid of strangers at all, and seemed to admire me very much. Later she told me that she came here for experience. But I do admire her. She is so brave at such a young age. She ran up the iceberg alone and was not afraid of freezing to death there." As he spoke, he chuckled twice, as if he saw the scene on the iceberg that year again.

"That's how we met. Later, I sent her back to Xiangyun City and she lived there. After more contact, we fell in love." Mo Qingyuan's eyes were full of love and longing. It can be imagined how much he loved Yun Luoxin. But, if that was the case, how could Yun Luoxin become Concubine Xin?

"Accidents happen all the time. Maybe the heavens are jealous of our happiness. The Bing Kingdom wants to form an alliance with the Mu Kingdom, and the Emperor of the Mu Kingdom specifically asked for Xin'er." When he said this, resentment flashed in Mo Qingyuan's eyes. It is conceivable how angry he was at that time.

"But what made me most angry was that Xin'er actually agreed, for the so-called peace between the two countries! So, in a rage, I raped her, and then disappeared from her world." Mo Qingyuan said the latter part with a hint of self-blame in his tone. He didn't expect that he was such an impulsive person.

"The period when I left her was probably the darkest time in my life. Until later, I accidentally heard that she had given birth to a son, and I finally couldn't help but go find her." Mo Qingyuan glanced at Han Xing, and seeing that she had no different expression, he continued: "After meeting her, she told me the truth. I am glad that she did not betray me! She even gave birth to a lovely daughter for me! The Emperor of Mu Kingdom did not touch her and always treated her with courtesy, even though she was pregnant with someone else's child! But she was still worried that the Emperor of Mu Kingdom would do something bad to her child, so she made up an excuse and asked the palace maid to secretly send the child away." At this point, the answer was obvious. Han Xing didn't expect that she was actually the child of Yun Luoxin and Mo Qingyuan! The Mo Qingyuan in front of her, who she had always called old man and taught her to practice... was actually her father! And Yun Luoxin abandoned her for her safety...

With an apologetic look in his eyes, Mo Qingyuan looked at Han Xing and said, "I'm an unqualified father. At the most critical moment, I didn't make it in time to rescue my daughter! But seeing that she has another gentle woman taking care of her, I feel more at ease. After all, I'm a man and I really don't know how to take care of a baby. I can only wait until she grows up, then appear, teach her to practice, accompany her to grow up, and make up for my mistake." Mo Qingyuan looked at Han Xing with sincerity in his eyes.

Han Xing was stunned and speechless. She never expected that the master who had been with her for many years would suddenly become her father.