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

Judging from the way the cat and the girl look, they can't eat anymore.

These past few days, Maomao Jiao'er has been suffering, but she can't express her pain.

For some reason, in just these past few days, every elder has been holding them and feeding them. The big, white dumplings have come over to feed them, and they have no choice but to try them.

Under normal circumstances, young girls like Maomao and Jiao'er, who possess innate cultivation, find it difficult to be full. Their constitution helps with digestion, and they don't even need to eat; their instincts to eat and sleep are simply there.

Before Xiao Zhi and Jin Yu became the two feeders, the cats and Jiao'er didn't feel much pressure. It was just like they were eating something different.

Unfortunately, so many people have been feeding them these past few days that they've started burping from being so full.

For the first day or two, the cat and the baby were fed at the same time every day. They kept burping during those three mealtimes. The aunt, mother and sisters felt sorry for them, so on the third day they started feeding them at different times.

I didn't want to put too much pressure on the two little girls, but as a result, they started burping after a while, and as soon as they stopped burping, someone would come over to feed them.

However, the women, including Shangguan Rong, did not want to do this. They were so uncomfortable and needed to find a way to vent.

If I just find a cup or bowl to catch it, it feels like a waste. Plus, I think about how other people feed their cats, and I can't feed them myself.

So the family kept an eye on the little girls' "dessert time" and continued to feed them.

The culprit in all of this is obvious to everyone, and it can only be Jinyu, right?

This girl had previously spit in Yongzhen's face right in front of her. If you were to ask who else in the manor could cause such a disaster, it would definitely be her.

At that moment, Jin Yu was also in Shangguan Rong's room, her slender, fair neck shrank back, not daring to meet Shangguan Rong's sharp gaze... It was just too oppressive!

"How dare you come over here?" Shangguan Rong said irritably, placing Maomao and Jiao'er behind her, not letting Jinyu touch them.

Jin Yu was also aggrieved. She was known for her cleverness and tact. Even Mi'er, who was so opposed to her, was given the drink after she had discussed it with her. How could she let the women in the household suffer such a disaster?

That would be asking for trouble, but to say it has nothing to do with her would be a lie.

"Sister Rong'er, this really isn't my fault, is it? The matter has already been investigated and clarified..."

"I can't blame you?"

Shangguan Rong looked directly at her and repeated her words. With just that simple remark, Jin Yu backed down, clearly in the wrong and inferior to her.

"You can't blame everything, you can blame part of it."

Oh dear~ how was I supposed to know that the remaining medicinal herbs would be used by the kitchen maids to make medicinal soup...?

"That's your fault for not cleaning it properly! I really don't know why you prescribed this kind of medicine!"

Shangguan Rong glared at Jin Yu, giving her a cold look, because Shangguan Rong herself had also suffered greatly from it and was currently feeling "chest tightness and distension," which was very uncomfortable.

Actually, it was her turn to feed the kittens, but the two little girls kept hiccuping, making it impossible to feed them, and she couldn't bear to...

Jin Yu was also feeling bloated, so she came over to see if the little girls needed any desserts or anything.

"Sister Rong'er, how long until we can feed the cat and Jiao'er? When did you feed them?" Jin Yu planned to feed them at the right time.

"We haven't fed her yet! Right now, when the kitten burps, we can't even tell whose milk it is!" Shangguan Rong scolded her slightly.

"Don't be so fierce..." Jin Yu knew that Shangguan Rong's attitude was because she was in a bad mood from being full. Jin Yu once again showed her generosity: "Sister Rong'er, the babies can't eat anymore, and you're feeling bloated. Why don't you let me have some? I guarantee it will relieve your stress and make you feel comfortable."

Perfect timing! Jin Yu also wanted to see if Rong'er, who was so fierce, had any sweet dumplings.

Other girls don't have Jin Yu's open-minded thinking. Usually, only Chu Mingkong likes to eat dry food; no one has ever actually tasted anyone else's.

Shangguan Rong was stunned by Jin Yu's words, staring at her blankly for a long while before scolding her:

"What are you talking about? Go taste your own!"

Your teacher asked how long the effects of this medicine should last. Wasn't it supposed to last four or five days? Why is there no sign of the effects subsiding at all?

Jin Yu couldn't explain why, but she and her mother, Pei Mi, were almost "weaned" when a bowl of herbal medicine suddenly made them "refill their cups".

Pei Mi was furious!

Jin Yu guessed that too much medicine had been added. The prescription clearly stated the amount to be added, but the maids probably didn't get the dosage right.

She could only bite the bullet and say:

"It'll be here soon, it should be in the next few days."

Shangguan Rong sighed helplessly:

"Jinyu, you're lucky this time. Mingkong ran into some trouble and wasn't in a good mood. Even Yongzhen is holding back and not going to lash out at you for the time being."

Jin Yu stuck out her tongue, feeling guilty and helpless. This whole thing was an unexpected disaster for her... but it wasn't all bad. In the past few days, she had been trying to be as attentive as her lover.

He apologized to all the elders, tried to build closer relationships, admitted his mistakes before being publicly criticized, and incidentally got a taste of Wan Hua's mother and several of the sisters-in-law from the Cui family!

Even if she gets scolded now, she'll accept it!

At this moment, Chu Mingkong suddenly appeared in the room. Shangguan Rong, who had sharp eyes, noticed that there seemed to be a thin red line flashing by on Chu Mingkong's sleeve, like a snake's tongue.

"Mingkong." Shangguan Rong got up and walked towards Chu Mingkong.

Upon hearing this, Jin Yu's eyes lit up when she saw Chu Mingkong appear, but she dared not show any affection for the time being. Instead, she pretended to be pitiful, looking at Chu Mingkong with a miserable and aggrieved expression.

"My beloved Chu..."

"Yes, I came to see the baby."

Why does the baby burp like that?

He couldn't help but chuckle as he walked over to the babies.

The little babies aren't stupid; they're quite clever. They know that Chu Mingkong is the only adult in the manor who won't feed them, and he might even help share the burden. Jiao'er danced and pranced, wanting a hug. Even the pampered cat didn't have to be jealous to kiss him this time; she stretched out her arms for a hug as soon as she saw him.

Chu Mingkong happily hugged his two daughters.

Seeing that he seemed to be in a good mood, Shangguan Rong asked:

"Mingkong, how are Qingning and Aunt Li Lu doing? Have they gotten better? You didn't bring them with you when you came back before, we were worried but didn't dare to ask..."

"It's all over now. Aunt Li Lu hasn't woken up yet, but she's fine. Qing Ning should be here to say hello to her elders right now."

Jin Yu's face stiffened; it seemed that what was bound to happen was finally coming.

The note rippled with vibrations. Jin Yu pursed her lips and opened it to confirm the message.

[Pei Mi: Jinyu, come back for the meeting, everyone's here!]

Chapter 337 A New Competitor Has Arrived?

"Hiccup~"

"Hiccup~"

This background music sounds quite familiar, and it's even a bit catchy.

In the hall, the women were gathered together again, though not all of them were present, there were still many people. Those who came were all victims of food safety issues. Naturally, those who had escaped unscathed, like Feng Ying and the others, would not have come, otherwise it would have embarrassed Pei Mi and the others.

Currently, the criticism of Jin Yu is in full swing.

There are so many people attending... it would be more practical to take a count of those who didn't come: Yuehe, Master's wife, Fengying, and Daoist Yun.

The primary "culprit," Jin Yu, stood in the middle, receiving gazes from all directions.

Chu Mingkong glanced around, a suspicion creeping into his mind:

Huh? Where is my beloved Master? Didn't Jinyu say she drank it too when she was in the room?

"Jinyu, do you know what I'm calling you here to say?"

Pei Mi, as Jin Yu's mother, was the main speaker in this "interrogation." Although it seemed like she was protecting her own, and she should have recused herself, no one thought Pei Mi would show leniency towards Jin Yu.

After all, Pei Mi was not only the victim, but she was also eager to have this opportunity to scold this "good daughter," especially since Jin Yu couldn't refute after being scolded.

I haven't scolded this girl like this in ages...!

Jin Yu was reprimanded in court like this, and dared not argue with her mother as she did in private. She shrank her neck and stood there pitifully, looking pitiful and helpless.

"I know..." Her attitude was so honest it was as if she were a completely different person.

This was the best course of action that Jin Yu had weighed in her mind. When it comes to causing public resentment, if you make excuses for yourself from the start, you'll ruin a good hand. Even if you feel wronged, you have to admit your mistake and express your attitude first, and then slowly explain your grievances.

Besides, Jin Yu has already taken care of things in the past few days, and no elder really has a big problem with her, except for Mi'er who took the opportunity to show off!

"What nonsense! You've made the whole house restless. The cat and the baby are still hiccuping nonstop!" Pei Mi sat in the seat of honor, as if she had returned to the palace. She scolded Jin Yu a few times, and Jin Yu didn't dare to act like a scoundrel.

Chu Mingkong sat to the side watching, occasionally patting the backs of the two babies in his arms. The gentle force was like giving them a massage. The two little ones' heads swayed back and forth as if they were sitting in an old person's chair, enjoying themselves immensely.

"I think... Jin Yu bears an undeniable responsibility for this matter. Even if it wasn't her choice, she ultimately failed to clean up the mess, leaving the people in the manor in such a sorry state." Princess Xiao Zhi of Chu spoke up, sitting to the side slowly sipping her tea. Her tone was reproachful, yet there was no resentment or dissatisfaction.

Upon hearing this, Jin Yu was secretly delighted.

This is the key to building a good relationship with your mother-in-law beforehand. Xiao Zhi's words seem to be a reprimand, but in reality, they subtly place the blame on her for "not handling the aftermath properly," diverting attention and implying that she has little to do with the "misery" of the women in the household.

Jin Yucha got up and continued pitifully:

"But this whole thing started because of me, and I feel incredibly guilty. Besides, it's made things so embarrassing. It's all my fault, causing the elders so much distress these past few days..."

Pei Mi was slightly dissatisfied with Xiao Zhi. She had just scolded Jin Yu when the woman started to argue and defend Jin Yu.

Although this meeting to criticize Jinyu has caused quite a stir, everyone with eyes to see knows that nothing will actually be done to Jinyu. However, since she indirectly caused such a big incident, there has to be some attitude and explanation. It's impossible to pretend that nothing happened.

If Mingkong had returned later and Qingning's situation hadn't improved, the oppressive atmosphere would have made it difficult to discuss Jinyu's fate. However, since Qingning is in good condition now, Jinyu can forget about escaping.

"It's not just your elders; haven't your peers and juniors suffered as well?" Pei Mi continued to criticize, gesturing with her chin towards Yongzhen and Rong'er.

Jin Yu quietly snorted, wrinkled her nose at her mother Pei Mi, and said with a hint of resentment:

"My sister really suffered a lot."

Clearly, the younger sister in question is Pei Mi.

Shangguan Rong wasn't good at showing her emotions; she mostly said what she meant, just like she had with Chu Mingkong in the capital. In the past few days, she had already said everything she needed to say to Jin Yu, so she wouldn't bring up old grievances again to embarrass her.

Before Ke Yongzhen could even respond to Jinyu, having just been slapped in the face by Jinyu, she was secretly delighted to see Jinyu being scolded. She gave a light, cold laugh:

“It’s one thing for Jinyu to cause trouble by drinking this kind of medicine herself, but she’s also made a huge fuss in the mansion. Rong’er and I can be lenient and not hold it against her, but the babies are suffering terribly.”

The two little ones are still burping there. The elders can be lenient with Jinyu, but the babies must be feeling wronged, right?

As if echoing Yongzhen's words, the hiccups of the cat and the girl continued to rise and fall, their little bodies trembling here and there.

Jin Yu gave Yong Zhen a resentful look, thinking how vicious she was to bring up the babies.