After being exiled with her husband and children, she returned with great power to rule the world

Murong Ling'er moved lightly and stepped into Tang Muyang's residence.

Her arrival caused a subtle change in Tang Muyang's expression. A flash of panic seemed to cross his eyes, but he was a man of much experience, so he quickly concealed it. He put on his amiable smile again, politely poured Murong Ling'er a cup of steaming hot tea, and gently asked, "I wonder what Miss Murong wants from an old man like me?"

Murong Ling'er did not respond, but just stared at Tang Muyang intently, her eyes seemed to be able to penetrate his soul and reach the depths of his heart.

Tang Muyang felt flustered when she stared at him, but he still pretended to be calm and kept a smile on his face, but the smile seemed a little stiff: "Miss Murong, why are you looking at me like that?"

Murong Ling'er stretched out her jade-like fingers and tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound. The sound was particularly clear in the silent room.

Suddenly, she opened her red lips and spoke in a voice as graceful as a yellow oriole singing out of a valley, yet it carried an undeniable authority: "Clan Leader Tang, you should know why I'm looking for you."

Tang Muyang's heart trembled, but he still pretended to be confused: "Miss Murong, you say that, I don't quite understand. I heard that someone in your team is missing. If Miss Murong wants to borrow someone from me to help find someone, I would be happy to help."

He seemed calm and composed, but his hands under the table were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white, and his face remained expressionless, like a bottomless lake.

Seeing him like this, Murong Ling'er understood what was going on. Not wanting to beat around the bush any further, she simply said, "Hand him over! Don't try to lie, and don't resist. Otherwise, I can't be sure that the Tang family won't be wiped out by me."

Her voice was not loud, but it was like a heavy hammer, hitting Tang Muyang's heart hard, making the atmosphere in the room drop to freezing point in an instant, and an invisible contest seemed to be about to begin.

Murong Ling'er moved lightly with lotus steps. Her graceful figure exuded a bone-chilling coldness. She opened her lips slightly and uttered words like ice knives and frosty swords: "Clan leader Tang, is it true that in your heart, the survival and honor of the Tang family cannot withstand the consequences of a person of unknown origin?" Although the voice was soft, it was like a heavy hammer that struck Tang Muyang's heart.

Tang Muyang felt a chill running from the soles of his feet straight up into his heart, but as the head of his clan, how could he easily show his fear? He forced himself to remain calm and said, "Miss Murong, I really don't understand what you mean."

He bowed slightly, but his eyes were fixed on Murong Ling'er, trying to find some clues from her face.

Murong Ling'er raised a mocking arc at the corner of her mouth. She raised her jade hand slightly, and grasped the stone table with her slender fingers. With a little force, the stone table turned into powder in her hand and fell to the ground. The movement was elegant, but revealed endless deterrence.

"Oh? Chief, you really don't know? Don't think you can easily let go of what happened last night."

Tang Muyang's heart trembled, and the scene of last night flashed through his mind like a dream.

Last night, after the important meeting of the Tang family ended, he and several elders sat in a secret room. The lights flickered, and everyone's faces were solemn. They discussed the future direction of the family in this turbulent situation until late at night.

When everyone was tired and dispersed, Tang Muyang just stepped out of the door and caught a glimpse of a thin figure in the corner of the yard.

That was Huo Shuixian. Her hair was disheveled, her eyes were empty and confused, she was wearing only a single piece of clothing, and she was walking barefoot on the cold stone road, heading towards the outside of the tribe.

Tang Muyang was shocked. This woman was the fugitive brought back by his daughter. If she escaped, the Tang family would definitely be implicated. Without thinking too much, he rushed forward to stop her.

Huo Shuixian seemed to be frightened and struggled desperately. In the chaos, she suddenly fainted and fell to the ground.

Tang Muyang was extremely anxious, and he and the elders hurriedly called the tribe doctor.

After the doctor's diagnosis and treatment, Huo Shuixian was temporarily fine.

Tang Muyang was about to order someone to send her back to the place of detention when his eyes inadvertently swept across her small instep, where a peach blossom birthmark was so beautiful that it made her look tempting.

Tang Muyang suddenly stood there in a daze, his thoughts drifting back to more than 20 years ago.

At that time, the Tang family was in uproar because a woman in the family married into a powerful and influential family, which violated the family rules. The family was in dire straits. Fortunately, the general who protected the country passed by and took action to quell the disaster.

The general and his pregnant wife, who had a miscarriage, were temporarily staying with the clan.

During that period, Tang Muyang's wife took good care of the general's wife. She once mentioned by chance that the general's wife had a peach blossom birthmark on the instep of her foot. The general's wife also said that all the girls in her clan had peach blossom birthmarks on the instep of their feet since birth, and it has been passed down from generation to generation without exception.

Tang Muyang came back to his senses and looked at Murong Ling'er with a determined gaze. "Miss Murong, this Huo Shuixian is definitely not from the Huo family. Over twenty years ago, the Protector General gave our Tang family a new life. The peach blossom birthmark on Huo Shuixian's instep is exactly the same as what the General's wife described. Judging from her age, she is most likely the daughter of the General's Mansion."

"In that case, you have no right to take her away." After saying that, he held his head high and chest out, his posture as firm as a pine tree, firmly guarding his place, refusing to give in at all.

When Murong Ling'er heard what Tang Muyang said, her head buzzed and her heart was in turmoil.

She subconsciously looked at the peach blossom birthmark on the bottom of her foot, and thought of the suicide note left by her father Huo Jianjie's first wife. The beautiful handwriting clearly recorded that the babies born that year were twins, herself and Huo Shuixian, and there was absolutely no falsehood in this matter.

But now Tang Muyang was so certain that Huo Shuixian was the daughter of the General Protector's Mansion, what went wrong? Murong Linger was full of suspicion, her eyebrows furrowed, her eyes pierced with coldness and inquiry.

Seeing Murong Ling'er's face full of disbelief, Tang Muyang stepped forward, his expression solemn and his words earnest, "Miss Murong, I know this matter is of great importance, and I dare not speak nonsense. I was fortunate enough to have met the Protector of the Nation General several times many years ago. Miss Huo's facial features, especially her eyebrows and eyes, are exactly like the general's. Her charm and temperament are definitely not something that ordinary people can possess."

"Besides, the peach blossom birthmark on her instep is a unique mark for women in the General's Mansion. I, Tang Muyang, have been in this world for some years and have seen quite a few people and things. I believe I will not make a mistake in such a matter."

Tang Muyang paused slightly, then looked up at the dome of the hall, seemingly lost in deep memories. He then continued, "Thinking back to those days, the Protector General galloped across the battlefield, defending his country with such bravery and courage. He and his wife were deeply in love, and his wife was gentle and virtuous. Even when she was pregnant, she took great care of our Tang family."

"Now that Miss Huo has been stranded here, if I hand her over to you and let her fall into danger, how can I face the general and his wife in my grave? Miss Murong, you also come from a prominent family, so you will surely understand the affection and righteousness involved."

"I hope you will show some mercy and let Miss Huo go this time, considering the deep connection between the Huo family and the General's Mansion!"

After he said that, he bowed deeply, his body trembling slightly, obviously he was extremely excited.