Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

Women from her background sometimes value their reputation highly and have very high standards for themselves in private, and they don't easily lower the rules.

But Chu Mingkong's concern for her stirred up some waves in her heart, which should have calmed down, and she found it hard to calm down, making her feel restless.

Zhong Feihuang gently bit her red lips and asked softly:

"Mingkong, do you know what I wanted to say when I called you here?"

Chapter 6 The Monkey (June 17)

Chu Mingkong was very confident about this matter. He sighed and nodded, saying:

"Of course I know."

You're thinking about leaving the Cui family and Cui Lian, aren't you? You can hide it from me, but you also have to hide it from the strategist girl behind me.

Zhong Feihuang nodded. It seemed that Chu Mingkong shared the same thoughts as her, which reassured her somewhat.

She usually has a strong attitude towards people, but it's impossible for her to be strong and composed in everything and to always follow her own pace.

She knew how immoral and shameful her "revenge" was. If she proposed to Chu Mingkong that she wanted to do that shameful thing, and after telling him, she was scolded by him for being unchaste, Zhong Feihuang would really want to die.

"I should have guessed it. You always looked at me with ill intentions. First you gave me aphrodisiac, and last time you gave me those filthy underpants. So it was all hints!"

Chu Mingkong: "...?"

This conversation isn't quite what I expected. Weren't we talking about... Cui Lian messing around and stealing things outside, making you angry?

Because he was somewhat confused about the situation, Chu Mingkong could only smile awkwardly to avoid an awkward silence.

His laughter, to Zhong Feihuang's ears, sounded guilty, indirectly admitting that he harbored ulterior motives and had always coveted her, his sister-in-law.

For some reason, Zhong Feihuang felt a sense of pride. That scoundrel Cui Lian wouldn't make a single effort for her, preferring to seduce those disreputable women. Zhong Feihuang had once thought she was so slovenly that even Cui Lian wouldn't be interested in her, but now that such an outstanding young man as Chu Mingkong had designs on him, it proved that her charm as a woman was not lacking.

Thinking of this, Zhong Feihuang felt a surge of smug joy. Her peach-petal-like lips curved into a delighted smile. Her anxiety lessened, and she regained some composure, beginning to speak cheekily:

"That pair of underpants you sent last time, it can hardly be called pants, it's just a black string. Not only is the back bare, but the front is..."

Chu Mingkong was still completely confused, trying to figure out where the discussion had gone wrong. Until he understood, he could only go along with Zhong Feihuang's words:

Life is like wearing clothes.

Women are quite sensitive about clothing because there is a widely circulated saying that portrays women as having no status: "Women are like clothes, you can change them whenever you want."

Zhong Feihuang frowned, looking at Chu Mingkong with displeasure:

"Mingkong, what do you mean?"

"If the clothes on the outside are for others to see and to give oneself a sense of dignity, then since no one can see the clothes underneath, why not wear what you want to wear and adorn yourself with the private part of your life? Why care about other people's opinions? Since outsiders can't see it, just do what you like."

Zhong Feihuang found some truth in these words; although they sounded unorthodox, they were not without reason.

"So, Mingkong, you mean these rope underpants are suitable for me?"

If I said it wasn't suitable, I'd be asking for trouble. I'll definitely try to coax and praise you!

"I don't know if you like it, Sister-in-law Huang, you probably aren't used to it, but in my eyes it's very beautiful."

"Mingkong, you've seen Keqing's figure, haven't you? Between me and Keqing, who is more beautiful?"

These kinds of questions about death can only be answered on a case-by-case basis.

"I can only say that they are both beautiful, but I can't say which one is more beautiful, because you, Sister-in-law Huang, and Sister-in-law Keqing are not the same type of woman."

Zhong Feihuang guessed that this was a perfectly flattering remark. He didn't want to offend her by speaking to her face, and he didn't want to lose face with Keqing, so he used this smooth excuse.

However, Chu Mingkong's answer suited her just as well. Zhong Feihuang had no prejudice against Keqing and treated her like family. If Chu Mingkong were to step on his woman behind her back and try to please others by talking badly about her, then Zhong Feihuang would look down on him.

Having said that, Zhong Feihuang had nothing left to worry about or hesitate about.

She slowly unbuttoned her clothes, revealing a gold-based, red-patterned bodice. Her skin was fair and smooth, and her fingertips were on the edge of her trousers. She wanted to take them off herself, but she was unwilling to do everything herself.

Chu Mingkong's forehead was filled with even more question marks, and then he heard Zhong Feihuang say seriously, without a hint of joking:

“Mingkong, let me make this clear first, I’m not ready yet, and I don’t plan to go all the way, but… as a woman, I just can’t swallow this. It just so happens that you said you’ve been holding back your anger with Keqing lately, so I’ll help you out this time. You can also help your sister-in-law vent her anger.”

Hearing this, Chu Mingkong understood. This had circled back to what started at the Jiaofangsi. Hearing that I hadn't touched those two women, he assumed I hadn't properly relieved my pent-up desires, and then, coincidentally, Cui Lian disgusted her, so Zhong Feihuang came to him to vent her anger.

So the last step she mentioned must be to abandon anything other than the Yin essence, just like Jin Yu did back then.

"Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood, I won't touch Sister-in-law Huang's virginity." Chu Mingkong nodded.

"Want to see those panties you gave me last time?"

"I did."

"Mingkong, what are you standing there for? Why don't you help me take off my underpants? You always want to reap the benefits without sowing, don't you?" Zhong Feihuang said fiercely, her face flushed.

Chu Mingkong found it amusing; his sister-in-law, Zhong Feihuang, was using his underpants as a status symbol. If he, Chu Mingkong, wanted to see them, he would have to obediently serve her by taking off the underpants, doing her work, and helping her with tasks. In this way, Zhong Feihuang would gain the upper hand in the relationship and maintain her face in front of him, her junior.

Is Chu Mingkong the kind of person who can't even afford to suffer this kind of loss? Let alone helping an elder take off their pants, what's wrong with helping them take their whole pants off? Would his filial piety be so petty?

"Of course I have to listen to Sister-in-law Huang. I was just afraid of being impolite and making you angry. From now on, I will do as you please. I'm completely at your feet!" As he spoke, he had already taken away that wicked plain-colored underpants. Seeing what was underneath, he could only sigh that it was truly beautiful.

Zhong Feihuang's heart trembled. Such an outstanding child actually took the initiative to say he was falling at her feet... Her desire to take the initiative was greatly satisfied, and she was filled with a sense of accomplishment. All the anger she had been holding back was released in the way Chu Mingkong coaxed her.

"Sit still!" she commanded with an undisguised smile. "Let me show you how ruthless I am with my words!"

Soon, as he felt the warmth gradually being swallowed up, a question arose in Chu Mingkong's mind.

Is Sister-in-law Huang's zodiac sign the Monkey?

No, it's the Year of the Snake, that makes sense. Snakes don't chew their food at all; they swallow it whole.

Chapter 108: Time to Take a Break (8/17)

"Huang'er, are you feeling unwell?" Chu Mingkong asked with concern.

"Get out, get out, get out..."

Zhong Feihuang said irritably, not even caring that Chu Mingkong was taking advantage of her by calling her "Huang'er".

"Now I understand why Keqing needs to recuperate. I almost couldn't take it after my meridian cleansing and marrow washing. As for the back garden, it's fine. Anyway, I won't need it after fasting. At worst, I'll feel uncomfortable when I sit down for a few days. But my throat is really killing me. I'm afraid I won't be able to swallow eggs anymore. I'll just swallow them down with a gulp."

Zhong Feihuang was always cursing and swearing, but it was mostly because she couldn't save face. She originally intended to maintain the dignity and authority of an elder, always keeping Chu Mingkong above her and keeping him in check, so that he wouldn't lose his sense of propriety in the future.

As it turned out, he was so distracted that he lost his mind and didn't respond even after I called "Huang'er" so many times!

Now that I'm losing face, I have no choice but to snap back and teach him a lesson so he doesn't go too far.

But if we're really talking about the experience, she was completely absorbed in it, doesn't that speak to the experience?

Chu Mingkong had witnessed her genuine anger once before, so he knew that Zhong Feihuang wasn't angry now, but just wanted to get revenge.

"I apologize to Huang'er. Don't be angry; it's affecting your mood."

"You're smart enough to know what's good for you." Seeing that he apologized and quickly gave up, Zhong Feihuang warned, "Don't shout like that outside. From now on, you'll act the same way as before, understand?"

"I know." Chu Mingkong helped her up, dressed her in her clothes one by one, and then helped her lie down to rest. "Should I get some wound medicine to apply to your external injuries?"

"Pah!" Zhong Feihuang spat at him, "Where do you think you're going to put it? No way."

"Why not? Isn't there a pretty door?"

"Don't talk back!" Zhong Feihuang pinched him, knowing that putting on airs wouldn't work now, so she could only turn around and scold him again.

Taking advantage of the rapid progress in their relationship, Chu Mingkong no longer concealed his worries and told Zhong Feihuang about his previous concerns:

“Huang’er, I guess you’re not happy with the Cui family now, but I still want you to stay here and take care of each other with Aunt Gu and Sister-in-law Keqing.”

If you feel that there is no longer any marital affection left in the Cui family and wish to focus on cultivation, I will do my best to help you cultivate. The resources will be no less than what you would receive in a sect or holy land.

So if you ever get really angry, don't run away alone. As for your plans for yourself, I'd like you to talk to me frankly about them.

"Run away secretly? Do you think I'm one of those cowards? If I really want to leave, I'll do it openly and honestly!" Zhong Feihuang's tone softened a bit. She turned her back to Chu Mingkong and said, "You can go out now. I need to rest."

Chu Mingkong didn't want to stay and get in the way; he planned to come back later and bring some novel and interesting gifts to comfort him.

After expressing his reluctance, Chu Mingkong left the room.

Just as he stepped out of the room, Cui Lian walked towards him with a radiant smile, looking both energetic and somewhat tired. He guessed that Cui Lian had gone off to have some fun with some woman again. Coincidentally, Chu Mingkong had just finished having fun as well.

Seeing Chu Mingkong emerge from his and Zhong Feihuang's room, Cui Lian was somewhat displeased, but having just enjoyed himself with his aunt, he didn't think much of it and asked:

"Mingkong, what brings you to see your sister-in-law Huang?"

Chu Mingkong looked him up and down, straightened his hair ornament, and plucked a few blades of grass from his hair, thinking, "Did you go to fight in the grasslands?" He said:

"It's a matter of cultivation, but it also involves persuasion."

"Persuade?" Cui Lian was suspicious, forgetting his displeasure with Chu Mingkong, and pressed, "Persuade what?"

Chu Mingkong feigned nervousness and pulled him a little further away, lowering his voice. However, he knew that Zhong Feihuang's cultivation level was high enough to hear what he and Cui Lian were talking about at the door. He said:

“Hair! There was a woman’s hair on the robe you took off. It was curly and smelled like fish intestines. Sister-in-law Huang was furious. Ping’er called me over to talk to her. I guided her to relax, think more about cultivation, and shift her attention so as not to make things difficult for the old lady again.”

Cui Lian panicked upon hearing that his scheme had been exposed, but not wanting to appear weak in front of Chu Mingkong and give him the impression that he couldn't control his wife, he snorted coldly and stubbornly retorted:

"Women meddle in everything. This Zhong guy really thinks he's some kind of Cui!"

Chu Mingkong was too lazy to say anything to him. Could Cui Lian and his brothers shoulder the responsibility of managing things? If Zhong Feihuang handed over all the things she had to Cui Lian, Cui Lian would probably get annoyed in a couple of days and then hand over all the power to outsiders, leaving them with nothing.

Instead of thanking Zhong Feihuang for allowing him to indulge in a life of pleasure without any worries, you complain that she's too controlling. You guys are really something else.

Chu Mingkong didn't say anything more to him, but noticing another hair stuck to his clothes, he reminded him:

"Brother Lian, get things sorted out. Old Master Cui is currently in seclusion, which means the Cui family has lost a guardian and protector of the main lineage. You should pay more attention to this."

"Mingkong, why are you complaining too? Never mind, I'm going to cultivate. I'm too lazy to go back to my room." He turned around in dissatisfaction, and as he rounded the corner, he quickly brushed the fur off his clothes.

Chu Mingkong followed him, wanting to see if Cui Lian would actually go to cultivate from time to time. As expected, he went to find his father's concubine.

The concubine was tidying up the room when Cui Lian suddenly embraced her, and she said shyly:

"Lian'er, why did you come back again? Weren't you going back to change your clothes and go out for drinks?"

"I'm not going to drink anymore. I heard Chu Mingkong say that my wife, that tiger in my room, is throwing a tantrum again, which has ruined my mood."

Chu Mingkong secretly rejoiced. It wasn't that he didn't want to go out and have fun; he simply didn't dare to go into the room to get the money. Without the money, he naturally couldn't go out and have fun, so he had no choice but to turn back.