My Wife is A Sword God

Chapter 689: Anya's Offensive

After leaving the study, Qin Feng fell into deep contemplation.

Finding the location of his father’s hidden savings proved that the previous experiences were not just dreams born of desire.

Otherwise, how could the location exactly match what his father had said?

“But if it wasn’t a dream, then what was it?”

Qin Feng couldn’t help but think about Senior Li Yang, whose spiritual soul had been erased from this world, only to appear in the Netherworld Realm and live a different life.

Could his father’s situation be similar to Senior Li Yang’s?

And the dream he had earlier, was it actually the last signal his father’s spiritual soul left behind when it lingered in this world before passing on?

The more Qin Feng thought about it, the more it made sense and the more excited he became.

If that were the case, wouldn’t it mean that even though his father had died, he hadn’t completely perished?

Well, that statement sounds a bit strange… Qin Feng’s mouth twitched slightly as he sighed, “It’s just too bad that my communication with Senior Li Yang is limited to when he initiates contact. Otherwise, I could have saved some time to go back to Jinyang City and ask him about my father’s situation.”

“But speaking of the Netherworld Realm, what does it really mean to the Three Realms?” Qin Feng muttered to himself, resting his chin on his hand.

“According to the information I’ve gathered, before the anomaly that occurred in the Netherworld Realm thousands of years ago, the spiritual souls of all those who perished would be guided there. “

“However, after the Netherworld Realm was sealed and its laws ceased to exist, it lost the ability to guide spiritual souls. As a result, the powerful demons and ghosts would manifest their remaining souls and wreak havoc in the mortal realm after death.”

“Will the spiritual souls of gods and demons from the Immortal Realm also be guided to the Netherworld Realm after death?”

“After the laws of the Netherworld Realm disappeared, where did all the spiritual souls that could not be guided go?”

“The fact that Senior Li Yang’s spiritual soul was able to enter the Netherworld Realm, does that also mean that the laws of the Netherworld Realm have since recovered somewhat, allowing it to once again guide the spiritual souls of this world?”

Qin Feng scratched his head, the more he thought about it, the more questions arose. 

After all, the knowledge of the Immortal and Netherworld realms in this world was still too limited. Only teacher or experts at the Divine Guardian level would have a vague understanding of these matters.

The only thing he could confirm for now was that both the Immortal Realm and the Netherworld Realm had encountered unimaginably powerful enemies that had disrupted the natural laws of their respective realms, forcing them to shift their focus to the mortal world…

At that moment, movement was heard at the main gate of the Qin residence.

“A guest has arrived?”

…

At the main gate of the Qin residence, Anya took a deep breath, lifted her skirt, and stepped through the gates under the stunned looks of the gatekeeper and Guard Xing Sheng.

“Guard Xing, don’t you think this young lady resembles the young master Ya’an who visited earlier? Could she be his elder or younger sister? Isn’t it strange that Young Master Ya’an is not accompanying her.”

As an experienced warrior, Xing Sheng’s observation skills were sharp. After careful comparison, he came to a startling conclusion: “No, that young lady is actually Young Master Ya’an himself!”

The gatekeeper was completely perplexed. “Guard Xing means that Young Master Ya’an used to be a woman disguised as a man?” 

Guard Xing narrowed his eyes and said solemnly, “Not necessarily, maybe Young Master Ya’an just likes to wear women’s clothes.”

“Huh… Why would Guard Xing say that?” the gatekeeper asked.

“I just took a quick look at her chest, it seems quite flat and unremarkable, not like a disguise,” Xing explained.

The gatekeeper thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement, “I see.”

After all, the current Empress is known for her beauty, and as her daughter, how could Anya be less beautiful? 

With her jade-like complexion, a hint of red on her lips, eyes as bright as the full moon, and eyebrows like willow leaves, the aura of a princess added to her unique charm.

The maids in the household were all mesmerized by her appearance, and Lan Ningshuang was completely dumbfounded: “You… Why did you come here like this?”

Lan Ningshuang already knew Anya’s true identity, so had she been disguising herself as a man all this time to avoid unnecessary trouble? But now that she had revealed herself openly, what could her purpose be?

A feeling of uneasiness suddenly arose in Lan Ningshuang’s heart.

Anya replied softly, “Before, when I was running the Gathering Treasure Pavilion, I disguised myself as a man to avoid unnecessary trouble. Now that the affairs of the Gathering Treasure Pavilion are being handled by my elder brother, that is no longer necessary.”

After a pause, she continued, “I heard that Brother Qin had returned from the Southern Domain, so I took the opportunity to visit him. I also brought some pregnancy-nourishing and spirit-enhancing items from the Imperial Palace as a gesture of goodwill, knowing that Brother Qin’s two wives are now pregnant.”

She only heard the news of Qin Feng’s return yesterday? And she was no longer in charge of the Gathering Treasure Pavilion, so what other reason would she have for leaving the palace? This “just passing by” excuse seems quite deliberate… Lan Ningshuang’s mind swirled with uncharacteristic suspicion.

However, Lan Ningshuang did not express these thoughts outwardly. Instead, she smiled and said, “I see, then please come with me, Princess Anya.”

“Very well.”

…

When the Second Mother in the main hall saw Anya’s appearance, she was also very surprised.

She had memories of Young Master Ya’an staying at the Qin Mansion before and getting along well with Feng’er. But how could the Second Mother have imagined that Young Master Ya’an was not only disguised as a man, but was actually the reigning princess!

However, despite being a princess, Anya did not have an air of arrogance, but was polite and well-mannered, which was quite admirable. And with her appearance, it was easy for people to take a liking to her.

Therefore, the Second Mother did not dwell on the past too much.

Anya glanced at Liu Jianli and Cang Feilan’s bulging bellies, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes. Then she waved her hand and numerous items appeared from her spatial pouch and placed them on the table in the main hall.

“Knowing that you are both pregnant, I’ve brought some pregnancy nourishing and mind enhancing items from the Imperial Palace treasury. I hope you elder sisters will not refuse and accept them as a token of my goodwill.”

Liu Jianli didn’t think much of it and simply thanked her.

Cang Feilan found the address “Elder Sister” a bit strange, but she also accepted Anya’s kind gesture.

However, Lan Ningshuang was very wary. As an onlooker, she could clearly see that a reigning princess like Anya should not address others as “sister”. This was definitely not a simple act of goodwill.

This was the palace strategy the Empress had taught Anya. Just as the Emperor accepted new consorts, a new woman who wanted to gain a foothold in the harem had to first curry favor with the current matriarch.

Anya’s goal to marry into the Qin household was no different. She had to win the approval of Liu Jianli and Cang Feilan!

And when women have children, their judgment is often clouded. This was the perfect opportunity for Anya to take advantage of the situation, just as the Empress had told her.