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

Even an outgoing and talkative woman like Zhong Feihuang would encounter people who were unwilling to speak when the conversation fell flat. But thinking about it, it was understandable. Madam Zhen and Pei Mi were not talkative either, and given their past statuses, they couldn't find much in common, so how could they have a close conversation?

Being able to meet occasionally, exchange greetings, and chat for a few minutes is already a good situation.

Zhong Feihuang's evaluation of Jinyu also matches Chu Mingkong's impression of her; she is indeed a very interesting girl.

Chu Mingkong, while rubbing against something, suddenly stumbled into a wondrous place with a waterfall, and continued:

"Let's talk about the little ones then. Let's not talk about this for now. Didn't Sister-in-law Huang just guess that I was going out?"

When Zhong Feihuang saw Keqing's body suddenly tremble and go limp, he knew what had happened. He also felt a tingling sensation all over his body, as if he were hallucinating.

But she calmed herself and said:

"Well, it's just a guess, but I think it shouldn't be too far off. But what happened in the Crescent Kingdom that requires your attention?"

"No, everything's fine in the Crescent Moon Kingdom. Besides, I was just about to tell you about this. I'm planning to go to the East Sea, but I won't be staying there for long, excluding travel time. I remember Sister-in-law Huang married into the country from there, right? Would you like to go back and visit her?"

After thinking it over, Zhong Feihuang nodded: "I will go, but my parents are used to traveling, so I don't know if I'll be able to run into them. It would be good to see them anyway. But you're not going for a leisurely stroll this time, are you?"

She didn't think Chu Mingkong was going to the East China Sea to see the scenery, or that he was taking her there specifically to visit relatives. If he had important business to attend to, then who could he have taken with him?

This question was actually asked on behalf of Keqing, asking if she could be taken along as well, so she would have company, otherwise Keqing would get a little bored staying here.

"No, there's a once-in-a-century auction over there, and many sects will be there. I'll go and see for myself, and gather some intelligence along the way. Bringing Ke Qing along should be fine, but I'm worried that if I bring too many people, I might not be able to take good care of them."

"Qing and I haven't been idle these days, and we can protect ourselves. However, given the large number of people, could we ask the Xiaoxiang Qin Academy to take care of us?"

Chu Mingkong suddenly understood. It was indeed possible. Xiaoxiang Qin Academy and Wenqing Pavilion were friendly sects, and they would most likely travel together when they arrived in the East Sea. Chu Mingkong could temporarily settle his female relatives there and take advantage of his master's wife's sect's security forces.

Then we'll ask who wants to go.

It has to be said that after returning to Xiling and establishing herself as a king, she became constrained in many ways of thinking. When she was trapped in the capital, she could still rely on Xiaoxiang Qin Academy and the others, but after returning to Xiling for a while, she lost that idea.

Having figured things out, Chu Mingkong lost all interest in idle chatter. He immediately lifted Ke Qing out of the pool. The sound of splashing water filled the air as the clear, cool water rippled down the beautiful woman's graceful body.

"Keqing, would you like to go out for a stroll with me?" Chu Mingkong held her in his arms, his palms resting on her plump, full breasts, his fingers sinking into her ample bosom.

"Go..." Ke Qing answered with difficulty, her body involuntarily sliding downwards, the fall reaching the depths of her soul, her spirit about to be lost.

"Do you still remember the time at the Cold Pool Waterfall in Xiaoxiang Qin Academy? You two really 'bullied' me that time. Aunt Gu is my witness, so it's my turn to get revenge this time!"

"You're just talking nonsense. Who's bullying whom?" Zhong Feihuang scolded Ke Qing, who was speechless. She felt ashamed when she thought about being arrested on the spot by Gu Jun Gui.

On the surface of Qinghua Pool, a familiar scene of three people embracing was reflected.

The boy who seemed to be caught in the middle and bullied back then is now the one who is fighting back with two girls in his arms.

Chapter Sixty-Three: Jinyu Begins to Scam Her Mother

The next morning, Chu Mingkong saw that everyone was almost awake, so he asked the women if they wanted to go with him.

Somewhat surprisingly, the women were not very enthusiastic in the past.

Gu Jun Gui held a bowl of fruit and fed the cat and Jiao'er, saying:

"Will Maomao and Jiao'er come along? If the little girl doesn't go, then I won't go either. It'll be good for me to stay in Xiling and take care of them."

“Maomao and Jiao’er aren’t going. The people from the East Sea Dragon Clan are in a hurry to find Jiao’er’s aura, so we won’t take them.” Chu Mingkong was more at ease leaving the little girls in Xiling; going out meant unavoidable trouble.

Even though Jiao'er has the pendant given to her by Yunhan to isolate her aura, if Jiao'er is taken directly to the East Sea, she might be detected in other ways. The bodies of alien races are special, and they have many strange and unusual talents, so we must be careful.

Madam Zhen also wanted to chase after the maids to feed them, but Gu Jun Gui beat her to it, so she could only watch helplessly.

"I'll stay here too, and let Yongzhen and the others go with you to see what's going on."

Pei Mi remained silent, her meaning similar to that of Madam Zhen, but Jin Yu, standing beside her, frowned as she looked at her mother, seemingly having a plan and not wanting her mother to stay there.

Chu Mingkong was a little puzzled. He had been struggling to find a way to take them along, but the older women didn't seem to have a strong desire to go out.

"Why is no one willing to go? This is just a visit, it's not much trouble, and we have friends from the Xiaoxiang Qin Academy to look after us. It's a rare and grand event!"

Pei Mi said, "There are many wonderful things in the world, and even if you travel non-stop, you may not be able to see them all. There is nothing worth the effort to see. Besides, in almost half a month, only two days are the main event, and the rest of the time is spent on long journeys. It is too tiring."

Gu Jungui chimed in, "Yes, if the little girl doesn't want to go, I'm even less inclined to go. Seeing these two girls every day makes me happy!"

Although these words were meant to put Chu Mingkong at ease, they were also sincere.

Gu Jun Gui had been a widow in the Cui family for so many years, while the ladies of several nearby mansions had long since started having children. It would be a lie to say that she wasn't envious.

It's exhausting to pour your heart and soul into raising a little baby, but there's also a certain joy in it. And these two little girls that Chu Mingkong brought back became, to some extent, places where Gu Jun Gui could express her maternal instincts.

Watching the two adorable little girls eat with their mouths wide open, their cheeks moving like little animals, makes me happy for a long time.

Seeing how much Aunt Gu cared for the cat and the girl, Chu Mingkong felt gratified for his daughters, but also saddened and heartbroken for himself.

The last person to receive this kind of treatment was when he, Chu, had just shrunk down to show Aunt Gu, and Aunt Gu held him for a long time and was reluctant to let go.

"Alright, then I won't force you. I'll capture some images with paper clips and show them to you kids later."

Chu Mingkong couldn't force him.

He acted like a tour group leader, checking the number of people everywhere to confirm who had signed up for the tour. In the end, it was still the young women who were more willing to go out and see the world with him.

However, a large part of the reason for this was that Chu Mingkong was gone for half a month at once, so they had to accompany him and keep an eye on him to prevent him from messing around with girls.

Qingning also wanted to go sightseeing with Chu Mingkong, but she had just reunited with her clansmen after a long separation and did not want to be separated for the time being. She could also stay and help take care of the peace in Xiling.

Yunhan has been back in Xiling for a few days now, and Qingse is waiting for her. It's not good to delay, so as soon as Chu Mingkong asked who wanted to go with them, it was almost time to pack up and leave.

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In Jin Yu and Pei Mi's room.

Jin Yu stored her favorite clothes in the storage bracelet, and she didn't forget about cosmetics and other items. After everything was packed, Jin Yu stared at her beautiful mother.

Pei Mi had just finished helping Jin Yu pack her luggage and stretched by the window.

Women with her figure aren't really suited to loose-fitting dresses; they only make them look bulky. This strapless palace dress, however, is quite form-fitting. The cinched waist with a ribbon accentuates her full, curvaceous figure. Now, as she stretches slightly, not only does her fair, tender flesh overflow from the bodice, but her round, plump buttocks seem about to burst out of the dress.

Pei Mi noticed her daughter's gaze and turned around in confusion, asking:

Why are you looking at me like that? You've already packed your things.

"No~" Jin Yu quietly walked closer to her mother.

"Then why aren't you tidying up and are just staring at me like that? I've already tidied up quite a bit for you, so go do the rest yourself!"

"Oh dear, Mother, you haven't agreed to come with me yet. How could I leave you behind?" Jin Yu hugged Pei Mi tightly, her slender waist so delicate that she almost missed.

With storage bracelets available, organizing things is incredibly convenient; you can simply put anything you see into them. Jin Yu's tidying up work was already finished long ago.

If there's anything I didn't bring, it's naturally my mother.

The brief conversation between Madam Zhen and Jinyu earlier had enlightened Jinyu, reminding her that there were many things she needed to be mindful of after the arrival of Maomao and Jiao'er!

For example, regarding the issue of having a baby, if Yongzhen secretly gives birth to a child for Mingkong one day, then she will be at a disadvantage. Therefore, having a baby is essential.

But Jin Yu was also worried that the arrival of the baby would take away Ming Kong's attention from her. At this time, perhaps she could ask her mother, Pei Mi, to "help out." After all, they were all family, of the same blood, and what belonged to her mother was also hers.

However, this cannot be forced, so we have to take the mother out and find more opportunities to persuade her.

Even if there are written notes, the more important the matter, the more necessary it is to have a face-to-face meeting. The role of written notes is very limited and cannot be relied upon completely.

“It’s so far, if you want to go, go by yourself. Why are you dragging me along?” Pei Mi tried to pry her daughter’s hands off, but Jin Yu was like a piece of chewing gum, sticking to her and she couldn’t move her.

"I won't be able to see my mother for half a month. The thought of that long makes me miss her."

"Then don't go. Stay here and keep me company." Pei Mi was utterly heartless.

"No way, I need a man. How can I live without a man by my side... Come with me~" Jin Yu's specialty is to be persistent, coaxing, and acting cute.

Back when they were still in the palace, before the mother-daughter relationship deteriorated, all Pei Mi had to do was put on a stern face and reprimand Jin Yu as the Empress and mother, and Jin Yu would have no way to retaliate.

But things are different now!

Jin Yu could continue to linger as she pleased, and Pei Mi had no way to deal with her.

This mature and beautiful young woman didn't want to go to the East Sea. Actually, she didn't have a strong desire to resist; she simply didn't want to travel far. She was comfortable staying in Qingxin Prefecture.

It feels like a long time has passed since she escaped from the palace, but it hasn't actually been that long. Once Pei Mi had gotten used to the tranquility of Xiling, she probably started to want to see other sights.

As for now, she really wants to be quiet and idle, but after being pestered by Jinyu for so long, she has no choice.

"Alright, then go and talk to Mingkong and tell him to add one more spot."

Chapter Sixty-Four: Xiao Zhi's Sneak Attack!

Xianzhen Pavilion is taking off!

They can leave whenever they want, without any hesitation or delay.

Gu Jungui and several other beautiful women, accompanied by two young maids, saw Chu Mingkong and the others off. The pavilion that was gradually rising into the air cast a huge square shadow near Qingxin Mansion, which grew smaller and smaller in the sky.

The little girls felt a pure reluctance to part with Chu Mingkong. Jiao'er felt a simple reluctance, and Maomao also felt a simple reluctance when she thought that her father would no longer be able to feed her delicious food every day.

Wan Hua stood dejectedly to the side, helping her tearful granddaughters, and asked with a hint of confusion:

"Have you seen where Xiao Zhi went?"

Wan Hua had a bad feeling, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it because she hadn't seen Xiao Zhi for most of the day. Now she could only use it as a topic to distract the girls and amuse them.

"Kitty, Jiao'er, don't cry yet. Have you seen where your pheasant mother went?"

The adorable little girl with horns on her forehead couldn't speak yet, but she babbled a few words and raised her delicate pink arms to point at the soaring pavilion.

“Yes, Wan Hua’s mother knows your father is in there, but what I’m asking now is where Xiao Zhi’s mother is,” Wan Hua explained softly.

Adults often become a bit childlike when they meet babies, and even if they know the baby can't understand, they'll still chat with them in a serious manner.

The cat acted as a translator for the little girl:

"Jiao'er said that Zhi'er's mother is in that building."

“…Huh?” Wan Hua was stunned.

Did Xiao Zhi dump all the memorials into her hands and secretly run off to play with Mingkong by herself?!

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In the pavilion that served as a floating platform for the spaceship, Chu Mingkong waved goodbye to the baby and the women below, then came to Jin Yu's door and gently knocked.