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

Her large strides revealed much of Chu Mingkong's skill and expertise.

Pei Mi only wanted to see Jin Yu's back, thinking that she might slip and fall in the bathhouse. She never expected to see Rong'er's scene. Her expression was somewhat subtle.

One glance was enough to tell what Chu Mingkong had been doing with Shangguan Rong just now...

Perhaps because Pei Mi herself had experienced quite a bit of it, upon seeing the amount that was poured out, her body could even recall the force of that collision.

"Mi'er, why did Jinyu call you 'sister' just now?" Madam Zhen wasn't being sarcastic; she was simply curious and puzzled.

Pei Mi remained calm, but in her heart she wished she could rush over immediately, catch Jin Yu Zi, and ideally, have everyone in Qinghua Pond Zi her together!

"...Don't listen to what that girl says. It's mainly because I made a casual joke with her earlier, and she took it seriously. Now, whenever I scold her, she keeps arguing back with 'little sister, little sister,' which is infuriating!"

"That's good too. The mother and daughter are chatting and laughing together, which is nice~" Madam Zhen was unaware of the times when Pei Mi's blood pressure spiked. Listening to the story, she found some of the interactions between the mother and daughter rather endearing.

Pei Mi couldn't very well refute it, otherwise, if Madam Zhen investigated further, she would be the one who would have a hard time explaining herself... She forced a smile:

"I think Yongzhen is better; she's steady and worry-free."

"That's all good~" Xiao Zhi echoed, wanting to hear what her son was saying. She decided not to join her sisters' conversation and made an excuse, saying, "I'll soak my eyes and rest for a while, you guys chat~"

Wan Hua knew what Xiao Zhi was planning, and he followed suit:

"I'll soak for a while first, and then I'll feel refreshed enough to join you."

Near the shore of Qinghua Pool, there is a slope design that makes it easy to lie down. Xiao Zhi and Wan Hua slowly slid down into the water one after another, with only two plump, white breasts emerging from the water, highlighting their presence.

Pei Mi, being cooperative, listened intently and noticed the unusual silence on Chu Mingkong's side. Needing to ascertain the situation, she called out loudly:

"Jinyu, don't forget your punishment! It's about time you came over to help us wipe ourselves down!"

Jin Yu's voice came from Chu Mingkong's side, her tone somewhat urgent, as if there was a standoff between several young women. Jin Yu took a moment to reply:

"I'll be there in a bit... Yongzhen, how can you use your tongue like that? You're shameless!"

Chapter 343 Seizing the First Chicken

After the young women crossed the barrier and arrived at Chu Mingkong's side, Jin Yu took the lead and jogged towards him.

Unfortunately, Jin Yu's actions today were repeatedly thwarted. Yong Zhen, who was clearly still some distance away from her, caught up with her in the blink of an eye and even grabbed her!

"Hey, what are you doing!" Jin Yu hadn't experienced such a setback in a long time, and she glared angrily at Yong Zhen.

"I'm afraid you'll slip and fall," Yongzhen said casually.

The debt that Jin Yu had previously owed her has already been collected with interest, so she won't target Jin Yu too much now. However, she'll still be wary of this quirky girl playing any other tricks.

Seeing this, Chu Mingkong thought for a moment and felt that he should go up and pull them apart. He should protect Jin Yu a little. She must feel very wronged because she was bullied by Yongzhen and Mi'er.

But upon closer reflection, this seems to be the first time that several young women have appeared completely naked before him.

Chu Mingkong stood up from the water, his angry head raised, pointing his spear at them. Jin Yu and Yong Zhen, who had just been at each other's throats, immediately deflated upon seeing Chu Mingkong's state, their faces flushed as they stole glances at him.

Even when Chu Mingkong separated them, it didn't take much effort. He led the three princesses to sit by the pool, then turned back a few steps and pulled Rong'er, who was standing to the side, into the water as well.

He then asked the question knowing the answer already, and replied:

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Didn't you all agree on the punishment in the hall earlier? Just make her a maid a few times and give her a back rub. Why are you making such a fuss?"

Jin Yu pondered silently...

The elders are still next door. Although Chu Mingkong's side only occupies a small corner of the "U" shape of Qinghua Pool, the elders have a larger space and may not notice it, but it is still a little unsettling. They might move around a bit!

This is like shamelessly letting Chu Lang carry her around the gardens of Qingxin Mansion, disregarding the opinions of others...

But I feel that Chu Lang's bold words are the key to victory. Yong Zhen definitely wouldn't dare to do that. Sister Rong'er is still watching. If I win first, Chu Lang will have to listen to me more!

Jin Yu further refined her thoughts in her mind, and said at the same time:

"No, it wasn't a back rub just now. Yongzhen dragged Mi'er into a corner and smacked me! You can smell my face, it's full of Yongzhen's shameless smell...!"

Jin Yu's beautiful face drew closer to Chu Mingkong, her expression pitiful and endearing. Chu Mingkong, looking at her face, did indeed have the intention of giving her a kiss. Her skin was delicate and soft, and after soaking in Qinghua Pool for a while, it appeared even more supple and tender.

"It seems a little..." Chu Mingkong said sympathetically, suppressing a laugh.

"More than just a little!"

Chu Mingkong will not speak up for Yongzhen for the time being; at least he cannot speak first. He must let Yongzhen finish speaking first so that he can show that both sides are right.

“Yongzhen, you can keep this up about what happened with Jinyu last time by yourself. Why are you still holding a grudge against Jinyu? It’s hurting the harmony.”

"So, when Yongzhen suddenly pulled out a dumpling in the room last time and splattered it on my face in front of Rong'er and Mingkong, does that mean we won't hurt our relationship?" Yongzhen retorted without backing down.

"That's true. Since everyone's still upset, let's just call it even and not dwell on it anymore," Chu Mingkong said promptly.

Jin Yu was certainly dissatisfied, feeling that the solution was too easy, but she knew that she was also in the wrong.

During the previous discussion where she confronted Yongzhen directly, her plan was to trick Yongzhen into being anxious, and then get rid of the babies. That way, she would be tied up with the babies and wouldn't have time to compete with her for her lover.

Regardless of her intentions or motives, the fact remains that she was the one who first unleashed immense malice upon Yongzhen and persecuted her...

Oh well, I'll just have to swallow this loss!

Chu Mingkong then added, "Considering that Yongzhen was bullied by the two of you, Jinyu doesn't need to scrub Yongzhen's back as punishment. I'll scrub your backs instead, okay? Just soak there quietly~"

Jin Yu muttered:

"I was bullied by three people: two Yongzhens and one Mi'er! I haven't even included Sister Rong'er who intervened unexpectedly."

At that moment, malice was directed at my face from all sides!

Chu Mingkong was actually the culprit. He was the one who caused Rong'er's "mishap". Thinking about Jin Yu's grievances back then, I still feel like laughing without any conscience.

“I am one person, but I have two bodies,” Yongzhen emphasized.

Jin Yu said with a straight face, "Chu Lang, I also want to cultivate the Eternal Truth!"

Chu Mingkong sighed helplessly. To be honest, Yongzhen's cultivation level wasn't something that could be achieved simply by wanting to cultivate; it was the result of personal effort combined with talent.

Moreover, there is one very frustrating thing: when Jin Yu fled the capital, his doll body was "dead," and the system girl's dolls haven't been restocked yet. If they could be restocked, he might have five or six Yong Zhen to play with now.

"It's a bit difficult. You'll have to ask Yongzhen for advice on how to cultivate. I can't teach you, and even Yongzhen himself mostly figured it out on his own."

Upon hearing that she would have to ask Yongzhen for advice, Jinyu was speechless. She was already feeling terrible, and if she had to be subservient to Yongzhen, how could she possibly cope?!

Seeing that the girls on both sides had calmed down, Chu Mingkong pulled Shangguan Rong over and helped her scrub her back. It looked like Chu Mingkong was putting in the effort and suffering losses, but he himself was enjoying it. The girls' fragrant shoulders and jade-like backs were a sight to behold.

Shangguan Rong was an outsider and had not been involved in the conflict between the two princesses. When they were arguing at first, Shangguan Rong was hiding behind the wall in the inner hall. When the two continued to bicker, Shangguan Rong sat quietly to the side.

Now, suddenly pulled into Chu Mingkong's arms, she instantly became the focus of Jin Yu and Yong Zhen's attention, making her feel somewhat embarrassed and guilty. She felt it would be troublesome if they discovered what had just happened...

Shangguan Rong doesn't dare to speak now.

Jin Yu was envious and wanted Shangguan Rong's party to end quickly, so she reached out her hand as well:

"Sister Rong'er, let me help you too!"

Jin Yu said she was serving him by bathing and scrubbing his back, but in reality, the skill and strength of her scrubbing were almost negligible. The only skill Jin Yu knew was that touching him was considered serving him.

Everyone was well aware of this and wouldn't have any high expectations of Jinyu.

Jin Yu suddenly reached out her small hand to Shangguan Rong, wanting to help her take better care of herself, but Shangguan Rong stopped her.

"No need, I can wipe it myself..."

"Don't be shy, I don't mind at all!" Jin Yu said with a relaxed smile. She genuinely didn't mind, and it wasn't just talk.

...And perhaps, there's even a bit of anticipation?

Jin Yu was quite curious about what Rong'er, who used to be so fierce, was really like in private.

But what Shangguan Rong dared not do was that she was afraid Jin Yu would discover something else, and then she would have a hard time explaining herself...

Yongzhen watched from the side, feeling somewhat jealous, but her personality prevented her from showing it.

In her memory, she was always the one being held by Chu Mingkong; she hadn't seen any other girls being held by him. Shangguan Rong's figure was considered quite good among the women in the manor—graceful, tall, and slender. However, once she fell into Chu Mingkong's arms, compared to his burly, beast-like physique, Shangguan Rong appeared petite and delicate.

Yongzhen couldn't help but wonder if she would feel the same way when Chu Mingkong held her like this.

Jin Yu's voice pulled Yong Zhen back from her reverie. Looking at Shangguan Rong's voluptuous figure, she suddenly said subtly:

"Sister Rong'er, have you really not fed the cat Jiao'er for several days? Don't you want to relieve some stress? Aren't you just forcing yourself to stay like this? Doesn't it make you feel uncomfortable...?"

Following Jin Yu's words, Yong Zhen looked over and found that Shangguan Rong's state was indeed a bit...it's hard to say in detail. She hadn't even touched her much, yet she was already so complacent.

Shangguan Rong was extremely embarrassed and said:

"No, I don't know why this is happening..."

Chu Mingkong's gaze traveled from Rong'er's fragrant shoulder, and he was amazed. Impressive!

The last time I saw such a sight was when Mi'er was there. With the help of that medicinal soup, she was so well-cooked that she was practically dripping with moisture. When she got excited and agitated, the scene was quite impressive.

As for Rong'er, Chu Mingkong felt that the problem lay more with Qinghua Pool.

He helped explain:

"That's normal, isn't it? Qinghua Pool is a hot spring now. Soaking here for a long time will warm your body and relax you, and the pressure from all that stuffiness will naturally be released. It's more like Jinyu, you've been making a fuss for so long, and you've released enough pressure, so it's not like that anymore, right?"

“It will be there next time!” Jin Yu retorted.

Once Shangguan Rong was settled, Chu Mingkong released her and let her sit down to "take refuge." Jin Yu eagerly rushed into Chu Mingkong's arms first.

The princess sat with her legs bent in front of Chu Mingkong and ordered him in a sweet voice:

"Chu Lang, help me first~ You just said you would help me, you can't go back on your word! I don't need Yongzhen's help, I just want Chu Lang!"

Chu Mingkong shook his head helplessly. This girl was really something else; she had quite a few tricks up her sleeve.

"Don't flatter yourself, who wants to help you?" Yongzhen said bluntly.

You'd better be...!

After a short while, Jin Yu revealed her true colors. She stared intently at Da Mingkong, who stood in front of her, trying to gain the upper hand.

Shangguan Rong was astonished by Jin Yu's audacious actions. How could she dare to do such a thing?!

Just as Jin Yu had gained the upper hand, she soon noticed something amiss. Yong Zhen, who had been leaning against Chu Mingkong on either side, had somehow also snuggled into his arms.

Although Jinyu had a slight advantage, her younger sister Mi'er suddenly called out to her from the elders next door:

"Jinyu, don't forget your punishment! It's about time you came to help us serve you!"

"I'll be there in a bit," Jin Yu replied hastily.