Chapter 2722

"Visit?" Qing Yun looked at Lan Tian with a hint of confusion, not understanding why he would propose such a thing.

Lan Tian nodded, then tilted his head and asked, "Is it not allowed?"

"It’s not that it’s forbidden." Qing Yun didn’t know how to express herself. After all, her home had now become the Suiyuan Pharmacy. Even her great-uncle needed her master’s permission to enter, let alone someone she wasn’t familiar with like Lan Tian.

"Qing Yun, let her come. I also want to test her nearby tomorrow," Zhu Yanyi transmitted a voice message to Qing Yun.

Since her master wanted to test Lan Tian, although she didn’t know why, Qing Yun nodded and gave Lan Tian the detailed address of her home.

Lan Tian smiled and nodded, indicating he had memorized the address, before taking his leave.

Qing Yun didn’t understand Lan Tian’s purpose. She just shook her head. Anyway, she had her master. Her master and the others would surely know. Then Qing Yun took Qing Shan to see Zhu Yanyi and the others. She no longer wanted to interfere much in the matters of the Hong and Qing families.

Qing Yun hadn’t expected that the hatred which had ruined her family in her past life would take such a turn in this life. Thinking of what her master had said—that humans act while Heaven watches—she realized it was indeed true.

In this life, by letting go, the matter was resolved more smoothly.

The next morning, Zhu Yanyi, Yan Aohan, and the others simply drank tea and chatted in the courtyard.

Although Qing Shan didn’t know their identities, looking at their temperament and calmness, he felt they were people he could never catch up to.

Perhaps because of this feeling, although Qing Shan came to the courtyard, he only drank tea on the side, listening to their conversation.

Their chat was quite ordinary. If they didn’t want Qing Shan to hear, a barrier would have solved it. However, they didn’t isolate him, mainly because it didn’t matter much if he heard.

"Lan Tian is almost here," the Empress smiled and reminded them.

The Immortal Queen looked at Zhu Yanyi and asked, "Sister-in-law, what do you plan to do?"

To prevent Qing Shan from knowing their true identities, they used these titles to mask who they really were.

"It depends on Lan Tian’s fate," Zhu Yanyi said casually, tossing a few seeds at the door. "These are illusion tree seeds I cultivated recently. Let’s see what kind of illusion appears when Lan Tian arrives."

"That’s good. I quite enjoy watching the drama," the Immortal Queen smiled.

Qing Yun asked curiously from the side, "Master, why do you want to test Lan Tian? Do you plan to take him as a disciple?"

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "I may not take a disciple, but some things need someone to do. It depends on whether Lan Tian has this fate." Zhu Yanyi smiled faintly.

Qing Yun didn’t quite understand what Zhu Yanyi meant, but since it was something her master wanted to do, she didn’t press for answers even if she didn’t understand. She just watched silently from the side. After all, the truth would be revealed when the time was right.

Following the address Qing Yun had given him the day before, Lan Tian arrived at the door and knocked.

"Come in," a strange voice came from inside. "The door isn’t latched. Just come in."

Hearing this, Lan Tian pushed the door open and stepped inside.

As he crossed the threshold, he felt a strange mist appear around him. Then, many women appeared—of all kinds. Some were enchanting and charming, others elegant and refined. They all moved closer to him.

Lan Tian frowned slightly, carefully keeping them at a distance. His mind raced; this situation seemed unusual.

As the head of a household, Lan Tian’s mindset was naturally steadier than anyone else’s.

Seeing this situation, Lan Tian felt something was wrong. Without hesitation, he spoke up: "I wonder which senior is testing a junior. However, this junior is unfamiliar with formations. If I have offended any senior, please forgive me."

"Unfamiliar with formations?" Zhu Yanyi’s eyes lit up slightly. "Someone who admits to being unfamiliar with formations can still see through this situation. That’s rare. It seems her talent for formations is actually quite good."

The Empress chuckled softly. "He already admitted he’s unfamiliar with formations. Don’t make things difficult for him."

Zhu Yanyi smiled and flicked her finger. Suddenly, the beauties around Lan Tian disappeared. In the courtyard stood several pairs of young men and women. Aside from the three generations of the Qing Shan family, Lan Tian didn’t recognize the other eight people. But thinking of Qing Yun and her siblings’ situation, she had a guess. She knew that among the people in front of her, there must be the masters of Qing Yun and her siblings.

Lan Tian stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings, seniors."

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Rise, Head of the Lan Family." She waved her hand slightly, and tables and chairs appeared in front of them. On the table were some snacks and fruits. "Since you’re here, sit down and chat while we eat."

Lan Tian bowed again. "In that case, this junior will not be polite." He casually found a seat and picked up a fruit he didn’t recognize, taking a bite.

"Have you seen spirit fruits?" Zhu Yanyi asked.

Lan Tian shook her head. "I haven’t seen them, nor do I know them. But this is the senior’s place, and I trust Qing Yun and her siblings. With them here, the senior wouldn’t disdain to trick a junior like me with a fruit."

"He’s a schemer," the Immortal Queen remarked.

Zhu Yanyi laughed upon hearing this. "It’s not deep scheming. One could say her mind is just quite meticulous."

Qing Yun glanced at Lan Tian, looking gloomy, not knowing why her master had taught her to do this.

Seeing Qing Yun’s gloomy expression, Zhu Yanyi said, "Qing Yun, go brew a pot of tea."

"Yes, Master," Qing Yun nodded.

"Sister, I’ll help you," Qing He hurriedly said.

"Okay." Qing Yun agreed, and the siblings turned and walked into the house together.

After Qing Yun and her siblings entered the house, Zhu Yanyi turned to look at Lan Tian. "You are targeting Qing Yun." It was not a question, but a statement of fact.

Lan Tian hadn’t expected Zhu Yanyi to be so direct. Her face turned slightly red with embarrassment, but she still nodded. "I am not young anymore, and I admire Miss Qing Yun’s character. She repays kindness with kindness and revenge with revenge. Moreover, she acts decisively without dragging her feet."

"You, you, you! You actually want to target my Qing Yun!" Qing Shan nearby widened his eyes and glared at Lan Tian.

Lan Tian coughed and nodded. "Yes, Senior Qing Shan, I admire Miss Qing Yun." He added, "Actually, I don’t believe in love at first sight, but I admire Miss Qing Yun."

"Is it admiration, or love?" Zhu Yanyi asked directly. "My disciple is not lacking in suitors. If you have ulterior motives, don’t casually make plans."