Yan He Kai

In her position, matriarch Yan glanced sideways at him before averting her gaze and continuing to converse in hushed tones with the second concubine, He Qing, and the third concubine, Feng Miao, who were seated beside her. The first concubine, Su Wan, sat beside matriarch Yan, with a gentle expression and elegant posture, like a legitimate wife, occasionally murmuring a few words of agreement. The fourth concubine, Song Xue, sat alone in a corner, her eyes discreetly scanning him, her gaze concealing undisguised hostility.

The atmosphere seemed calm at first glance, but in reality it was a storm. At that moment, a servant came hurriedly to report:

"The eldest son is back!"

As soon as the words were spoken, firm, powerful footsteps came from the doorway. Everyone turned their heads in unison, only to see Yan He Kai enter the front hall in a dark green military uniform, tall and stern. His gaze was direct, pausing only at the elders, without even glancing at his concubines—including you.

"Grandma." He paused, his voice clear but distant, respectfully greeting his grandmother. Then he turned slightly to his parents and nodded.

"Mom, Dad, have you been doing well lately?"

His words were fitting, but like a cold wind, they made it difficult to approach him.