Demon Lord and His Unknown Child With the Empress

Chapter 90
How did she know…?

Luo Ruying couldn’t shake the feeling that there were still mysterious forces lurking in the city, forces she hadn’t yet detected…

She hoped they wouldn’t get involved with her. All she wanted now was to live a peaceful life with her family…

Seeing Luo Ruying’s furrowed brows and worried expression, Ning Yechen reached out and gently held her hand, offering her a charming smile.

Luo Ruying felt an inexplicable sense of peace in her heart and returned a faint smile.

Qi Yuan, who had been observing Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen from the side, noticed their hands intertwined under the table and couldn’t help but smile like a doting aunt.

She wondered if it was just her imagination, but it seemed like the bond between Sister Luo and Brother Ning had grown even stronger.

Not wanting to disrupt this beautiful atmosphere, Qi Yuan decided not to mention the worrying and frightening events and instead asked, “By the way, Sister Luo, Brother Ning, did you go see the fireworks display last night?”

“Yes, we did.”

“It was truly beautiful and spectacular.”

Luo Ruying smiled and nodded.

She was quite grateful to Qi Yuan for recommending that she go and watch the fireworks display.

“Eh… Did you go up to the hill, Sister Luo?”

Qi Yuan asked curiously.

“Hmm? Yes, we did…”

“Could it be that I went to the wrong place?”

Luo Ruying looked puzzled, not understanding why Qi Yuan would ask such a question.

Isn’t the hill the designated spot for viewing the fireworks display?

It is just that there didn’t seem to be many people there last night…?

Seeing Luo Ruying’s puzzled expression, Qi Yuan knew she was unaware of what had happened. She clenched her fists in frustration and said indignantly, “Sister Luo, you went to the right place.”

“But last night, for some reason, the fireworks display was suddenly moved forward.”

“The people in charge of lighting the fireworks were found sleeping together in the bushes early in the morning, and they couldn’t remember what had happened when asked.”

“The most infuriating thing is that the entrance to the hill was also shrouded in a fog formation by some scoundrel!”

“It prevented everyone from going up!”

“Some people flew in the fog all night and couldn’t get out, until they were found unconscious from exhaustion at the foot of the hill in the morning.”

“Now many cultivators in the city are searching for the prankster!”

Because of the fog at the foot of the hill last night, no one in the city could go up to the hill to watch the fireworks.

Hearing that Luo Ruying had actually managed to go up, Qi Yuan was surprised.

Thinking about it carefully, it was probably because Sister Luo was so powerful that the fog couldn’t trap her…

Luo Ruying, upon hearing this, was quite curious about who would play such a prank. Her gaze subconsciously turned to Yue Qingyou.

It was her who had told her last night that the fireworks display had been moved forward…

How did she know…?

Yue Qingyou sat calmly in her seat, elegantly holding a teacup and taking a sip, as if it had nothing to do with her…

Only Ning Yechen knew that all of this was definitely her doing…

“Daddy, mmm…”

Luo Hongye, having eaten her fill, climbed down from the chair beside her and into Ning Yechen’s arms. She adjusted her position and settled comfortably in his embrace.

Ning Yechen lovingly hugged Luo Hongye tighter and stroked her adorable little head.

A child’s head was so round and smooth, it felt wonderful to touch.

Luo Hongye squinted her eyes, her face brimming with happiness and contentment.

Only when she was in Ning Yechen’s or Luo Ruying’s arms would she show such a joyful expression.

From her observations during this time, Qi Yuan noticed that Luo Hongye seemed to always stay by Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying’s side.

She was extremely shy around strangers and didn’t like getting close to others.

Let alone playing with children her own age.

Even she had managed to gain Luo Hongye’s closeness only after much effort, using food as a temptation and spending a lot of time with her.

She felt that Luo Hongye seemed a bit too dependent on Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen.

“Sister Luo, Brother Ning, after the New Year, it will soon be time for Nanli Academy’s annual enrollment.”

“Besides specialized cultivation classes, Nanli Academy also has classrooms for young children and even a kindergarten.”

“Would you like to enroll Little Ye Ye?”

Qi Yuan thought for a moment and suddenly suggested.

Nanli Academy was considered one of the most prestigious academies in the Southern Prefecture. It had specialized classes for young children, suitable even for a child like Luo Hongye.

Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen were both taken aback by the suggestion of sending Luo Hongye to kindergarten. They hesitated, their expressions thoughtful.

They naturally knew that Luo Hongye loved staying by their side and was a bit overly dependent on them.

But this was also related to Luo Hongye’s childhood experiences.

From a young age, she had either been hiding alone in various places or locked up in a dark dungeon, never having any contact with others.

Lacking a sense of security and reliance, it was natural for her to be wary of strangers.

Precisely because of this, Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying doted on her so much.

Although they both enjoyed Luo Hongye clinging to them, they also hoped that she could interact more with others and learn more about the world in the future.

After all, what parent wouldn’t want their child to be more outgoing and lively?

Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying were seriously considering Qi Yuan’s suggestion.

However, the thought of sending Luo Hongye to school and having her away from them made them, as parents, feel reluctant and worried…

Especially for Luo Ruying, who would feel anxious if Luo Hongye was out of her sight for even a moment.

She couldn’t bear to have Luo Hongye away from her for most of the day…

So, they needed to carefully consider Qi Yuan’s proposal.

Qi Yuan, noticing Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying’s concerns and reluctance, patted her chest and said with a smile, “Sister Luo, Brother Ning, you don’t have to worry.”

“I’ll also enroll in Nanli Academy, and I’ll take good care of Little Ye Ye there!”

However, as soon as she said this, Yue Qingyou shot her a disdainful look.

This mere ant actually has the audacity to claim she could protect their most precious Demon Realm princess…

Yue Qingyou’s blatant gaze was unmistakable, and Qi Yuan immediately noticed it…

She wondered if it was just her imagination, but this beautiful older sister seemed to be looking at her with the same amused expression one would give an insect…

Suddenly, she felt a blow to her confidence.

“Miss Qi, if you’re joining Nanli Academy, does that mean you won’t be taking over the family business?”

Luo Ruying asked curiously, hearing that Qi Yuan also wanted to enroll in Nanli Academy for cultivation.

Qi Yuan’s expression turned serious, and she said with determination, “Thanks to Sister Luo and Brother Ning, the Qi family’s business is thriving. Even without me, there won’t be any problems.”

“Moreover, thanks to Brother Ning, I can now cultivate again!”

“So I want to continue pursuing my childhood dream of becoming a powerful cultivator like Sister Luo!”

In the past, due to her damaged meridians, cultivation had been an arduous journey. Now that her meridians were fully restored, she naturally wanted to join Nanli Academy and pursue the path of cultivation.

“The path of cultivation may not be easy. You’ll have to work hard, Miss Qi.”

Luo Ruying, seeing Qi Yuan’s genuine determination and passion, offered words of encouragement with a smile.

Qi Yuan’s talent isn’t bad. If she perseveres, she might achieve something significant in the future…