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

Pei Mi had been listening the whole time and knew about fish intestines, but she had never seen one in person. Moreover, Jin Yu was so curious, which made Pei Mi curious about what kind of novel thing it was.

In addition, she was afraid that if she continued to pretend to be asleep, Jin Yu's antics would put her in a passive position, so she simply got up to see what Chu Mingkong had taken from her storage.

Upon closer inspection, she immediately turned around, and even from behind, one could see her delicate ears, bright red and as beautiful as cherries.

"...Jinyu, you! Quickly hide it under the covers! What are you trying to do, wake me up in the middle of the night... this is ridiculous!"

The stunningly beautiful woman, whose figure was so mature and graceful it seemed to drip with water, had her back to Jin Yu and Chu Mingkong. Suddenly, she heard Jin Yu let out a soft, delicate cry of pain. Pei Mi subconsciously turned around to see what had happened, only to find that Jin Yu had indeed hidden Chu Mingkong's...thing.

She hid it inside her delicate body!

Jin Yu recovered, her alluring eyes misty with tears, and then she revealed the reason for her earlier argument:

"Mother, all the concubines in the palace say and do the same thing. Originally, it was a capital offense of treason, but by coating it with honey, it's no longer considered treason; it's just applying medicine and nursing care, because there's a barrier, and there's no actual contact..."

"Since you think what your daughter said earlier was inappropriate, and you said there would never be a second time with Chu Lang, then having your daughter's Chu Lang help you apply the medicine shouldn't count as a second time, right?"

Chapter 193 Daring Not to Raise His Voice, He Frowned Subtly (19/38)

Chu Mingkong was truly impressed by Jin Yu's ingenuity. Although he had only heard about it from the concubines in the palace, he never expected her to make such a connection.

Chu Mingkong had only seen similar statements in those humorous screenshots of couples' chats from his previous life, where it was said that "wearing it means it doesn't count."

However, at the time, those words were used to absolve herself of responsibility, while Jin Yu was trying to absolve her mother, Pei Mi, of any responsibility, fearing that Pei Mi might feel even the slightest bit guilty...

Pei Mi was stunned by her daughter's words, her full, rosy lips parted slightly. After a long while, she took a deep breath and said:

"Jinyu, do you know what kind of twisted logic you're spouting? Skin-to-skin contact, even without any physical contact, counts as long as your body is pressed so close together, but it doesn't count if there's something between you!"

After giving them a lecture, Pei Mi lay down again, leaning further into the inner part of the bed, as if to say she wouldn't associate with them.

Because of her disheveled state, almost as if she were fleeing in panic, the thin blanket covering her wasn't properly in place, revealing a glimpse of her peach-colored skin. The fabric seemed rather small in comparison to this peach-like figure.

It's not the fabric that's binding the peach, but the peach that's supporting the fabric.

Jin Yu was completely at a loss. Although the virginity mark tattoo of the Phoenix Blood Scripture was changing slightly as she cultivated the Hehuan True Scripture, she lay listlessly on her lover's chest.

She lay prone, looking utterly wronged, and whimpered softly:

"Chu Lang, I don't want to move anymore. I'm exhausted from being lectured."

"You really have so many weird ideas. Just let things take their natural course." Chu Mingkong pulled away, resisting the urge to pat her bottom, and patted her head soothingly.

Jin Yu had lost all interest after being scolded by Pei Mi. He couldn't force her, otherwise he would be using Jin Yu as a puppet.

He said gently, "Why do you have to do this? To Mother, it sounds no different from coercion. Besides, she was so frightened tonight. Aren't you just putting more pressure on her?"

Jin Yu also had her own reasons, and she explained:

"But I'm under pressure too. My mother always hides like this, and today she's gotten herself into trouble. She just picked out a house this morning, and then she was attacked like this tonight. She almost got into trouble. What if she runs away again and forgets the pain once the wound heals? What if something really happens to her?"

Although she doesn't avoid me, she's avoiding you, Chu Lang. I can't possibly avoid you like my mother does, can I? As long as we're honest, I don't mind so many things..."

Chu Mingkong quickly told her to shut up, covering her mouth with his large hand to stop her from saying anything more. At the same time, he gave her a look that this topic was inappropriate and would upset Pei Mi.

Pei Mi herself felt guilty about it. Chu Mingkong had tried to comfort her for a while before returning to Qingxin Mansion. Now, Jin Yu brought it up again without knowing the truth, which was like reopening old wounds for Pei Mi.

Jin Yu's daughter is truly a sweet little cotton-padded jacket; she's both incredibly comforting and capable of hurting you deeply.

Realizing her mistake, Jinyu stuck out her tongue and then muttered a complaint:

"Why did you take out the medicinal guide? We just started using it a short time ago, and I haven't even had a chance to experience what the medicinal film feels like..."

This topic has jumped around...

"Didn't you look like you weren't interested?" Chu Mingkong looked at her innocently and speechlessly.

"I'm just temporarily too lazy to move, not because I'm not interested. As long as Chu Lang is willing, I'm always interested!"

Jin Yu said playfully, gazing at Chu Mingkong with seductive eyes, her little hands fidgeting, as she coaxed him:

"Hurry up!"

Chu Mingkong had no choice but to endure it without complaint.

The sturdy wooden bed wobbled slightly, but the strong legs held it steady, mitigating the tremors.

Unfortunately, this precious rosewood bed, though as sturdy as Chu Mingkong, was ultimately just an ordinary object of considerable value.

Not long after,

Squeak, squeak...

Pei Mi had her back to the two of them, her eyes tightly closed. She wished she could close her ears too, but she could only pretend not to hear anything the whole time.

She silently endured the turmoil in her heart.

After an unknown amount of time, the creaking of the wood stopped.

Pei Mi breathed a sigh of relief, but then heard Jin Yu speak softly and contentedly:

"Chu Lang, you need to spend more time with me, otherwise you won't be able to spend any time with me during the day."

"As you wish." Chu Mingkong sat up and embraced the beautiful woman affectionately.

Jin Yu removed the membrane used for applying the medicine, which had now become a heavy bag of medicinal liquid. Her beautiful, dreamy eyes revealed surprise.

Without much hesitation, she drank the medicine, glanced at Chu Mingkong with great pride, and nestled back into his arms.

"Would you like to apply more medicine later?" Chu Mingkong stroked her black hair.

The wet strands of hair clung to the powdered surface.

As Chu Mingkong gently stroked her hair, Jin Yu's face showed a look of contentment and enjoyment. She truly was a girl who valued happiness above all else. She shook her head.

"No, it's still better the way it was before~"

"Then I'll listen to you." The man reluctantly yielded to her spoiled attitude.

“I’ve given you special permission. If it’s just applying medicine, you don’t have to tell me, Mother or Chu Lang. But if it’s not applying medicine, you can’t hide it from me. And you have to handle the medicine yourself. I won’t spoil Mother anymore; she’s fierce towards me.”

Faced with Jin Yu's "generosity," Chu Mingkong hesitated for a long time before responding to her words:

“…Then I really have to thank Jinyu for her generosity.”

The creaking of the rosewood legs continued incessantly until dawn.

Jin Yu fell into a deep sleep in Chu Mingkong's arms, but subconsciously she would still rub against him from time to time, her head finding a comfortable place to rest on him, just like a cute and clingy cat.

Chu Mingkong let her use his pillow for a while before letting her sleep alone. He got up and took a towel soaked in warm water to wipe Jin Yu's delicate body, removing the sweat so that she could sleep more comfortably after her body was dry.

Pei Mi pretended to be dead all night, maintaining that side-lying position without moving her body significantly.

Chu Mingkong felt sorry for her stiff and tired body. He had never seen anyone who could lie on their side all night without moving. Her arm must have been numb from the pressure.

He lay back on the bed, his arm reaching over the waist of the mature beauty, causing Pei Mi's delicate body to tremble slightly.

"What are you doing!" Her voice seemed to be squeezed out of her throat, her teeth clenched, her tone forceful, and she only glanced at Chu Mingkong out of the corner of her eye.

Chu Mingkong turned around, carrying her delicate body, and placed her next to Jin Yu.

Although she was still facing away from Chu Mingkong, she was now facing Jin Yu. Pei Mi noticed the empty medicine packet next to the pillow...

She heard Chu Mingkong's voice behind her: "You must have been injured last night, let me apply some medicine for you."

As if waiting for her confirmation, Chu Mingkong remained silent for a long time, but his strong arms remained around her waist.

After a long silence, he received a vague response, neither a refusal nor a promise: "Let's finish this quickly..."

In the good night.

The beauty dared not speak loudly and frowned secretly.

Chapter 194 There can always be a next time to apply medicine, right? (20/38)

Tianji Imperial Palace.

The transmission of information has always been a problem in this world. Unless the distance is relatively short, it is difficult for anyone to know what is happening in a distant corner of the world in real time.

However, the emperor's access to information is never too slow.

After the news of Xiling's declaration of independence and breakaway from the Tianji Empire had spread throughout Xiling, the emperor soon learned of this information from his subordinates.

The messenger prostrated himself on the ground, fearing the emperor's wrath and lest he be punished. He dared not raise his head for a long time, fearing that if he did, he would be met with angry eyes and a senseless death.

But after waiting for a long time, the emperor did not get angry this time!

The messenger glanced over discreetly and was surprised to find that the emperor, whose demeanor was both saintly and demonic, appeared unusually calm.

The emperor's mood has recently been completely controlled by this extreme yin energy; the slightest displeasure will cause him to fall into a fit of rage and rage.

But now he was in an unexpectedly good mood. He couldn't say he was happy, but the separation from Xiling and the weakening of the dragon vein's aura did not cause him much emotional fluctuation.

Because within this "loss" there is a "gain," and an even more important "gain"!

"Good! Although the source of the dragon vein is now located in Xiling, the burden on my lifespan is reduced as a result!"

This unexpected gain made him feel as if he had gained almost a month more in life, which, though not much, was invaluable!

Unfortunately, once the dragon vein entangled him, he could not get rid of it. Even if he found a son to pass the throne to and tried every possible method, he could not extend his lifespan by even one year.

Hearing his subordinates report the proclamation issued in Xiling, he felt no emotion, only a cold, disdainful sneer.

"How dare you enumerate my crimes? How arrogant and despicable! I am now the most powerful emperor in the history of the Heavenly Empire! Even if the elders and sect leaders of those sects came, they would have to show me respect and not dare to act presumptuously. This is the first time that a secular dynasty has looked down on the secular sects and criticized me?"

Do you know where my merit lies? This is a feat for all time! When the day comes that I die young, not a single person in Xiling will survive. My army will surely march into Xiling and massacre the city, letting those who defy me witness despair firsthand!

He waved his hand, indicating that the messenger could leave.

The moment the messenger disappeared, the emperor's trusted spy appeared.

"Your Majesty..." the spy's tone was unusually heavy.

The emperor glanced at him:

"You're not trying to tell me that the operation to abduct Pei Mi failed, are you? We went with only one Boundary-Breaking Water Ghost, and that still failed?"

Despite his inner turmoil, the spy reported the intelligence at his usual pace:

"Yes, it failed. The enemy reacted very quickly and failed to self-destruct. How they were stopped is unknown; they died in Xiling..."