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

Chu Mingkong smiled and nodded in agreement:

"That's definitely my fault. If I had secretly taken Jinyu away when I went back to Xiling to deal with the Tianya City matter, I could have played with your beautiful body all the way, and Jinyu wouldn't have to worry so much now."

Hearing Chu Mingkong's suggestive words, Jin Yu blushed: "That's exactly right~"

However, many things cannot be predicted in advance. When he sneaked out of the capital and returned to Xiling, he was determined to harm others without benefiting himself. No matter who Xiling ultimately belonged to, he would not let the royal family or any other force succeed.

The thoughts he had on the way, and his consideration for Aunt Gu and the others, changed Chu Mingkong's mindset. He began to think about easing his relationship with Princess Chu if the opportunity arose.

He began to put aside his temper and think about the girls and family around him, starting from his own internal conflicts and personal grievances.

Many conflicts are difficult to resolve, but it's hard for people to be without conflict. As long as it doesn't involve principles, it's fine. When the relationship with Princess Chu returns to a neutral level, Chu Mingkong can be considered to have left Aunt Gu and the others a way out.

I never imagined that my relationship with the Princess of Chu could be restored to such an extent so quickly...

If Chu Mingkong had foreseen this development from the beginning, he would have smuggled not only Jin Yu and Aunt Gu, but also Yong Zhen and all the other women back to Xiling in one go. Now, all he would need to consider is helping Jin Yu bring back Empress Pei and taking his mother-in-law back to take care of her, which would have made things much easier.

No matter what, the emperor was still asleep back then, but now he's not only awake, he can also use the power of extreme yin. If the emperor's control is like Chu Mingkong's, then things will be even more troublesome.

"However, how did Father Emperor know about my relationship with you, Chu Lang? After the physical examination in court, in other people's eyes, I shouldn't have had any contact with you anymore. Moreover, Mother Empress also told me that she helped to cover up the traces of my previous search for you..."

"That seems to be true. Is it really true that the emperor has such extensive connections? Then why didn't he show up when I secretly went to see your mother earlier... I mean, secretly treated your mother's injuries?"

Chu Mingkong believed that the Empress must have done her best to cover up the traces of his daughter's affair, and that the Emperor must not have discovered his secret rendezvous with Jin Yu, otherwise he would have been arrested long ago.

If it wasn't because of Chu Mingkong, then why did the emperor want to keep an eye on Jinyu and leave a mark on her?

Is there another motive...?

In any case, it's definitely not a good thing that the dog emperor would secretly leave a mark to monitor Jin Yu's whereabouts.

I wonder if Empress Pei knew anything about the inside story.

The problem at hand remains unsolved, and a new doubt immediately arises. This feeling is exhausting, as if one is in a dark, dense forest, where the fog never dissipates and there are places to ponder and speculate about everywhere.

The good news is that the answer is also clear to Chu Mingkong: he has the means to force the issue. Without worrying about revealing his whereabouts, he can forcibly erase the black phoenix mark and take Jin Yu away.

As long as the person is taken away, it doesn't matter what schemes or tricks the emperor has. In the capital, the accumulated power of several generations of emperors is no match for them. If the emperor has the ability, he can chase after them and that will be the end of it.

That day, no matter how powerful Eunuch Cao was, he directly clashed with his extreme Yin Fire spiritual energy, and in the end, he could only watch helplessly as he saw him run out of the capital's territory.

Moreover, although Jin Yu cannot control a fake body to leave like Yong Zhen can, if Yong Zhen is in a safe place in advance, then Chu Mingkong can focus his spare time on protecting Jin Yu and her daughter.

While pondering, Chu Mingkong's thoughts were suddenly pulled back to reality by a wonderful and warm feeling.

He looked down at the voluptuous beauty lying beside him, her head resting on his lap.

While he was lost in thought, Jin Yu untied her lover's sash and held it in her soft, delicate hands.

Chu Mingkong felt sorry for Jin Yu as she diligently teased him, but Jin Yu was completely absorbed in it. Her charming eyes gradually became hazy and dreamy, and she would slyly observe Chu Mingkong's reaction from time to time.

Perhaps Chu Mingkong's words had hurt her pride, and as if to prove herself, Jin Yu abandoned her usual speaking habits and directly swallowed her words whole.

Her slender neck looked swollen at first glance, and Jin Yu felt a lump in her throat. She swallowed her sobs and held back her tears, coughing lightly a few times until her eyes were red.

"Alright, alright, don't be angry. I was just joking with you earlier. Our horoscopes are very compatible!" Chu Mingkong quickly comforted him.

Jin Yu covered her mouth and sat up, her throat moving slightly as she swallowed repeatedly. The redness in her eyes hadn't faded yet, but she looked at Chu Mingkong triumphantly.

"Hmph, let Chu Lang say we don't get along, quickly touch me!" She took Chu Mingkong's big hand and placed it on her heart.

"You like being manipulated so much?"

"It's not a matter of liking or disliking. If you're happy with what you're doing, I'm happy too. It's a win-win situation~"

"You don't try to hide it at all."

Chu Mingkong didn't stand on ceremony. He had only just begun to manipulate and control Jin Yu when she, like a cat in heat, looked at him with longing eyes.

It wasn't good to always let Jin Yu take the initiative, so Chu Mingkong turned her over so that she was kneeling and crawling on the soft couch, just like a plump and charming cat.

"Jinyu, cultivation is like a boat sailing in a swift current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. You must constantly strive to improve your cultivation and never slack off. Haven't we been cultivating for quite some time now?"

Jin Yu nodded repeatedly, her eyes darting back to Chu Mingkong with eager anticipation, her toes urging her to rub against his thigh.

"That's right~ Cultivation should be a daily routine, but it's been stopped for quite some time now. Hurry up and lead others in cultivation!"

......

As night fell, after they had finished their cultivation, Chu Mingkong coaxed Jin Yu to rest and then boldly sneaked into the palace again.

Chapter 109 What is the current crime?

Whether the emperor had lowered his guard or had improved his control over the power of extreme yin, the palace returned to a very ordinary feel. It was magnificent and resplendent, with golden dragon carvings on the eaves of the pavilions looking down on the world, quiet and mysterious in the night.

Despite having come here countless times, Chu Mingkong never dared to relax or be careless, not even with a hint of contempt, for fear of being bitten by a snake if he was careless.

Sometimes, Chu Mingkong himself couldn't explain whether it was the environment that made him subconsciously wary, or whether he was just being overly cautious to the point of seeing enemies everywhere.

"So be it, I'm not so cautious as to be afraid to move. Being careful will only slow me down, but a reckless step could lead to big problems... Hmm? Why isn't the Empress here?"

Chu Mingkong was puzzled for a moment.

Although the Empress's status is seemingly noble, she cannot go out and about at night. At most, she can take a walk in her own palace. Otherwise, she would be mistaken for having a secret rendezvous with a lover, which would be a big problem. Empress Pei has endured for so long, and she would not do such a thing to ruin her plans.

Chu Mingkong intensified the "ice water" left in his body by his master's wife, Shen Xuejun. The chill permeated his limbs and bones, and his heart felt as if it were sealed in an ice cellar. It was difficult for him to have any distracting thoughts, and his mind was clear. He really felt a bit like the saying "a pure heart in a jade pot," although the meaning might be different from the original.

The grayish-white desolate domain instantly solidified and became pure as Chu Mingkong's state of mind changed.

Silence fell, and the palace maids and guards stood frozen in place.

Chu Mingkong pushed open the door to the Empress's bedroom and went inside to look around.

no one.

We arrived at the palace courtyard, which was exquisitely beautiful, with a scene every five steps, but it was also very easy to spot, and any movement would be immediately visible.

no one.

"That's strange, she really isn't here. Where did she go? Even as Empress, she can just run around like that?"

This was a situation that Chu Mingkong had not anticipated.

Chu Mingkong withdrew his Nirvana Domain and reactivated the Colorless Shadow Trace, hiding in the Empress's palace to eavesdrop on the palace maids' gossip.

The Empress's palace had rooms specifically reserved for palace maids, which served as duty rooms for those who served the Empress at night. The palace maids who changed shifts would rest there temporarily.

The room was spacious, but the conditions for the palace maids were basic. There were no beds; the maids slept on a large communal bed with mats on the floor.

At that moment, the palace maids in the room seemed to have just gotten up. They were wearing bodices and their figures were not particularly good, but how could those serving in the palace be ugly?

They helped each other put on their clothes, their movements were neat, quick, and orderly, clearly indicating that they had undergone rigorous training. Even breasts of average size, squeezed together by the strapless bras, could be seen to have a cleavage.

Several palace maids whispered among themselves:

"We should be able to take a nap tonight. We'll keep an eye on each other and remind the head steward when he comes so we can take turns resting."

"I really didn't expect that. I'd heard before..."

The palace maid who was speaking suddenly lowered her voice, afraid that the other palace maids would hear her, because it was a capital offense to discuss matters of the emperor. Although they worked for the palace, their lives were less important than the cats and dogs kept by the royal family.

"I heard that the Empress was splashed with water by the Emperor in court. I thought the Empress had done something treasonous while the Emperor was seriously ill. I heard that the position of Empress was changed very quickly in the past, with a new one every ten years. The current Empress must be the one who has been in power the longest. She must be deeply favored by the Emperor."

"Yes, even the eunuchs in the palace were saying whether the Empress was going to be replaced, but tonight the Emperor actually summoned the Empress to his bedchamber. This must mean they've made up..."

"Indeed, Her Majesty the Empress is so beautiful and has such a stunning figure that every woman envies her. How could she possibly give her up so easily!"

Chu Mingkong listened for a few more sentences and felt more and more that these palace maids were superficial. Most of the conversation was about how alluring Empress Pei's breasts and waist were, and how stunningly beautiful she was.

—How utterly vulgar that they didn't even mention how delicious Empress Pei's two peach halves were!

"The Empress has been summoned to serve the Emperor? This is no ordinary news." Chu Mingkong frowned unhappily. "The Emperor cannot deflower the Empress unless he has already found a replacement Empress. No matter how beautiful and alluring his wife is, he can only look on."

Could it really be found?

It was precisely because they were already emboldened that they dared to torment Empress Pei like that before, and even splashed water on her face later.

Before he could finish his series of thoughts, Chu Mingkong had already arrived in front of the emperor's bedroom.

The stone lanterns on both sides of the steps emitted an orange-yellow light, the halo spreading out, like pairs of murky eyes staring at the person coming to the door in the darkness.

These lights were quickly enveloped by the pitch-black area, turning a deathly white, making them even more eerie.

The multiple protective barriers that had surrounded the palace last time were gone. Perhaps influenced by his master's wife's unique state of mind, Chu Mingkong did not hesitate and walked straight in. Centered on his footsteps, the desolate domain behind him was shrinking, while the silent world in front of him was expanding.

In his mind, following his master's wife's thought process, he felt he had already made up his mind to go in, so there was no need to hesitate; he should just go in. Without a second thought, Chu Mingkong pushed open the door and walked in, as if he were entering his own room.

The Nirvana Realm he obtained through the "Hehuan True Scripture" was indeed more powerful than he had imagined.

The bedroom was decorated with many things, even a small jade statue placed on the desk concealed a murderous intent to defend against enemies. However, in the Realm of Annihilation, everything returned to an immortal and indestructible stillness, and these decorations became mere ornaments.

The emperor lay on the opulent golden dragon-patterned couch, his eyes closed, motionless like a statue. He showed no reaction to the intrusion into his bed. He was powerless to resist the influence of this desolate domain, yet two small dragons, one golden and one black, coiled around his body, protecting him.

The Empress, however, did not lie on the dragon bed. Instead, she lay on the ground in a somewhat dejected manner, using her hand as a pillow, her phoenix eyes fixed on the doorway, her gaze like that of a caged bird looking at the sky.

“Master’s wife’s state of mind is indeed remarkably calm, elevating this Nirvana Domain to a higher level. If it were the previous grayish-white Nirvana Domain, it would probably be similar to Master’s situation, and would have been broken by these two little dragons in no time.”

The formidable enemy was close at hand, but Chu Mingkong found it difficult to muster any killing intent. His extremely calm and indifferent state of mind suppressed any emotional turmoil, and only his mind was calmly pondering.

Chu Mingkong remained calm and without a trace of murderous intent. He gently pushed the emperor, moving his body further to the side of the bed to make room for him.

then,

He lifted Empress Pei's mature and beautiful body and carried this stunningly beautiful woman to the dragon bed. The fragrance of the beautiful mature woman almost shook his heart, but the desire to enter her body could not be extinguished.

Chapter 10 Phoenix Carrying a Pearl (Two chapters combined)

Sensing the unease within him, Chu Mingkong couldn't help but wonder if his master's wife's state of mind needed a refund. Although she had perfectly controlled her killing intent, she hadn't seemed to suppress some strange desires...

Chu Mingkong quickly checked the state of the Annihilation Domain. Fortunately, the sudden surge of emotion within him did not shake the foundation of the domain. The entire Annihilation Domain remained completely undisturbed. The emperor beside him was still suppressed and unaware of everything outside. Only the Yin-Yang twin dragons manifested on his body were coiled and guarding him.

"It seems that as long as one does not have murderous intent in the Nirvana Domain, there will be no problem... The power that Master's wife gave me is too straightforward; it is truly designed to suppress murderous intent."

He considered removing his master's wife's blessing to see how his state of mind would compare under different circumstances, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.

Chu Mingkong held Empress Pei's hand beneath him. The black and white colors of the Annihilation Domain faded from her body, and the mature and beautiful empress regained her "color" in this space. Her frozen consciousness revived in her mind.

Empress Pei had originally been sleeping on the floor with her head on her arm, but now the soft feeling beneath her was completely different from the cold floor, and she felt a heavy weight pressing down on her chest.

She opened her eyes in surprise, and then saw Chu Mingkong pressing down on her, his elbows propped on either side of her head, looking down at her.