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

"Yongzhen, would you mind listening to my excuse... ugh, my explanation?"

Yongzhen didn't write anything, but nodded expressionlessly, giving him a chance to speak.

Chu Mingkong had just said it casually, thinking she wouldn't listen to his explanation. He was caught red-handed and had no time to prepare an explanation.

"It's alright, come on, step on my face, or even my argumentative mouth." He grabbed Yongzhen's foot and pressed it against his face.

"..."

When Yongzhen heard what he said, she no longer had the idea of ​​stepping on him. What if he suddenly pounced on her and started licking her again?

She glanced at the exotic dancer beside her, frozen in place like a statue.

This dancer was reasonably attractive. Although her features couldn't compare to those of the girls around Chu Mingkong, her fair skin made a good first impression.

When it comes to women with a Western Region flair, their waists are indeed a major weapon; even Yongzhen, a woman herself, finds such waists extremely beautiful.

Her body was slender and delicate, like a willow swaying in the breeze, yet there was a sense of strength and beauty in that slenderness. When she walked, her waist swayed gracefully, making her extremely alluring.

Yongzhen had seen similar waists around Chu Mingkong, seemingly only his master Zuo Qiuchi and Feng Ying.

Zuo Qiuchi's waist also possesses a powerful and beautiful physique, yet it retains a woman's slenderness. However, she does not dance, and her demeanor is more like that of a bold and forthright female knight-errant. Feng Ying, on the other hand, is someone who, even in the Crescent Moon Kingdom, a place teeming with dancers, is of a level that few can rival.

It is said that Consort Wan's waist was comparable, but her clothing did not reveal her waist, and Yongzhen had never seen it.

Now that the criticisms have been finished, let's get back on track.

Zuo Qiuchi was fondling the dancer's slender waist, while Chu Mingkong asked Yongzhen:

"Yongzhen, you haven't contacted me for several days. Has something unexpected happened?"

"No, actually I intend to contact you at any time, but only if an emergency occurs. The reason for this caution is that I discovered that the protective barrier of the Moon Palace can react to spiritual power, so I dare not communicate with the puppet."

Chu Mingkong nodded silently after reading what Yongzhen had written on the paper:

"I see. So why are you now bringing up communicating with the doll? Have you found a solution?"

Yongzhen looked at the note in her hand with a strange expression, not knowing where to begin explaining, because what the eldest prince had told her was just too... ridiculous.

After carefully crafting the words, Yongzhen wrote:

"Have you ever had a conflict with Prince Yueyun?"

Oh? How did you find out about this? Did the eldest prince cause you trouble?

Chu Mingkong frowned and said, "Yes, actually it was just that. It should be considered an accident. What happened?"

"The eldest prince said he wanted me to contact you to convey his apologies. He said he was misled by a villain and attacked you. He also said he wouldn't interfere with my contact, interactions, or meetings with you. If needed, he can arrange a passage for you to enter the Moon Palace."

Chu Mingkong: "???"

Shangguan Rong: "???"

The two were completely bewildered. What was going on?

Before coming to this brothel, they were discussing how the prince would react after their early encounter with him.

This sounds a bit strange.

Although Chu Mingkong had many ways to meet Yongzhen, it was still a bit strange that the eldest prince took the initiative to do so.

"Could it be a trap or something?" Shangguan Rong asked suspiciously.

"Judging from the conversation between the eldest prince and me, he seems to have found Mingkong difficult to deal with, so he decided to avoid trouble and didn't want you to see him as an enemy."

Chu Mingkong was speechless, and Shangguan Rong also pondered for a while before giving a complex assessment:

"He is a decisive person who can clearly distinguish the purpose of this marriage alliance. It is the support promised by the Tianji royal family. The marriage alliance is just a dispensable ceremony and medium to deepen the relationship. If this medium will cause trouble, then he will avoid the hidden dangers in advance."

Chu Mingkong still felt that this matter was a bit like a dream:

"It's better to be cautious. Maybe they're just trying to trick me on behalf of the emperor. I shouldn't trust them too easily."

“That’s right.” Shangguan Rong agreed with his idea. “Then let’s start preparing now to bring out the real Yongzhen.”

Chu Mingkong added a point: "What if the puppet can't talk after that?"

Shangguan Rong explained, "If the eldest prince really has this attitude, then his attention will no longer be on Yongzhen. Whether Yongzhen can speak normally or not will no longer matter. If all else fails, just say that she has a cold, a hoarse voice, is not used to the local food, or is not used to the local environment. If the eldest prince insists on pursuing the matter, it means that there is something going on. We can also take advantage of his plan and go with the flow."

Chu Mingkong suddenly understood. As long as he could keep Yongzhen's true form firmly by his side, even if he encountered any failures in his power struggles later on, it would be acceptable.

The best outcome would be to seize power; the worst outcome would be that Xiling would become untenable and turn into a chaotic force within the Crescent Moon Kingdom.

As long as people are safe.

"Okay, Yongzhen, when is it convenient for you to switch positions? Is the distance still suitable? Should I move a little closer to the Moon Palace?"

Yongzhen nodded, indicating that she needed to get a little closer.

Suddenly, a crisp clapping sound came from Zuo Qiuchi's side, who had not been involved in the planning. Zuo Qiuchi said happily:

"This big peach feels great!"

Chu Mingkong said with a serious expression, "Alright, Yongzhen, you should withdraw your divine sense first. I will put away the puppet and then we can head closer to the Moon Wheel Palace."

Yongzhen looked at him with disdain and wrote:

"You just want to see me leave so you can go and play with that geisha's buttocks, don't you?"

Chapter 215 I confess I touched her! (4142)

After giving him several warnings, Yongzhen watched as he promised not to touch the dancer's buttocks before withdrawing her divine sense and letting Chu Mingkong take the puppet back.

Chu Mingkong was puzzled. How could Yongzhen be so sure that he wanted to play with his butt? He didn't remember Yongzhen ever targeting Yongzhen's buttocks, did he? He always talked about other things and licked other places.

He squatted down beside his master, looking at the buttocks of the Western Region dancer, and asked Zuo Qiuchi:

"Master, how does it feel?"

"Not bad, it's quite bouncy, you know that feeling, right?" Zuo Qiuchi gave a thumbs up in approval.

Chu Ming said in a hollow voice, "I understand that feeling very well. When I touch you, the feeling is similar."

However, although the peach in front of him couldn't compare to those of the girls around him, it would be a lie to say he didn't want to try it out. Everyone wants to experience more wonderful things in their limited life.

But Shangguan Rong's gaze felt like a thorn in her back, and she gave a faint warning:

“Mingkong, you just promised Yongzhen you wouldn’t touch this woman, so I won’t cover for you.”

"I said I wouldn't touch it, and I won't." Chu Mingkong straightened his clothes with noble integrity.

Zuo Qiuchi ruthlessly framed a group of his own traitorous disciples:

"Rong'er, you don't know, do you? Just now, he used this Annihilation Domain to freeze you in place. Not only did he test the dancer's perky buttocks, but he also slapped your peach flesh. Did you feel anything at all?"

Shangguan Rong had witnessed his Domain of Annihilation and heard descriptions from her female companions, so she couldn't be sure whether she had really been toyed with by him using the Domain of Annihilation.

Although she had her doubts, the thought of being unwittingly played with by Chu Mingkong in front of Zuo Qiuchi filled her with shame, and she glared at him angrily.

Chu Mingkong looked completely innocent: "This is a rumor! I really didn't touch it!"

Shangguan Rong remained relatively calm. She said in a flat voice, "I cannot confirm whether what Master Zuo said is true. Mingkong, do you have any way to prove that you did not use the Annihilation Domain to freeze me just now?"

There's really no way around it...

After stammering for a moment, Chu Mingkong decisively used the Annihilation Domain to freeze Shangguan Rong in place, and then pounced on Zuo Qiuchi.

The master and apprentice playfully grabbed each other's buttocks, displaying their martial arts skills. Although it was just for fun, if an ordinary person were to join in, their head would be twisted off.

"How dare you slander me, Master! Your mouth is foul; you deserve a spanking!"

"You unfilial disciple, how dare you offend your master! Watch me steal the peaches!"

Zuo Qiuchi slapped Chu Mingkong's buttocks with a fiery lotus palm strike, burning through his pants and leaving a clear, delicate palm print that scalded the skin underneath.

Chu Mingkong paused, then suddenly stopped moving. Zuo Qiuchi was puzzled and thought something had happened to him.

"what happened?"

"Master, did you just use the Monkey Stealing Peaches move and then spank my bottom?" Chu Mingkong asked solemnly.

"Yes, what's wrong?" Zuo Qiuchi was even more confused.

"This move isn't stolen from here. Lower your hand a little... reach over, yes, yes, grasp it!"

Zuo Qiuchi then realized he had been tricked, and gritted his teeth in anger, saying, "I'll uproot you, believe it or not!"

After finishing his playful antics, Chu Mingkong went over to Shangguan Rong and thoroughly enjoyed the peaches, making himself quite restless. He only regretted that the timing wasn't right, otherwise he would have directly stirred things up with her.

The control of the Annihilation Domain over Shangguan Rong was released, but she still didn't realize what had happened. She only felt a momentary daze before Chu Mingkong appeared in front of her from beside Zuo Qiuchi, without her noticing the entire exchange.

Chu Mingkong said solemnly, "Rong'er, you just asked me if there was any way to prove that I didn't use the Annihilation Domain to control you, right?"

Seeing his serious expression, Shangguan Rong also became serious: "Yes."

“Although I still can’t prove that Master spread rumors about me, I can prove other things. Before this conversation, I used my control on you and then touched you!” Chu Mingkong concluded, “This time I really touched you.”

He was so self-righteous that Shangguan Rong really couldn't do anything about it. She guessed that she had touched him while she was noticing Chu Mingkong's position change.

She wasn't angry, not even a little bit dissatisfied. But letting him be so arrogant was not in Shangguan Rong's nature.

Having no way to retaliate, Shangguan Rong could only say, "Stretch out your hand, and I'll slap whichever pig's hoof touched you!"

Chu Mingkong cooperated with her with a serious expression, extending both hands to indicate that he would use both hands.

Shangguan Rong gave his two big pig trotters a symbolic tap with her pink palm.

"This is a one-time exception. You're not allowed to mess with me without my knowledge!"

"Then why don't you know?"

"...to be considered on a case-by-case basis."

Chu Mingkong left some silver, and considering that the dancer the madam had found did indeed have a decent figure, he left some extra reward money. Then he left the brothel with Zuo Qiuchi and Shangguan Rong.

The brothel wasn't far from the Golden Inn where Chu Mingkong had initially stayed, so he went over to take a look and found several Moon Chariot Rangers carrying wounded bodies anxiously inquiring about the whereabouts of "Cao Mou".

This is likely an apology. If the intention was to track down the missing person for a second pursuit, they wouldn't send a wounded soldier like this. This move suggests they're being asked to come and admit their mistake.

Chu Mingkong didn't reveal his whereabouts. He just glanced at it and headed straight for Yueqi's territory to get Yongzhen's true form out as soon as possible to eliminate any future worries.

On the road.

Shangguan Rong didn't avoid Chu Mingkong and directly asked Zuo Qiuchi: