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

Chu Mingkong broke the silence first. After hesitating for a moment, he finally made up his mind and took Yongzhen's hand.

—Although their souls haven't been swapped back yet, Chu Mingkong actually wanted to touch Yongzhen's hand, but it looked like he was touching his mother-in-law, Madam Zhen's hand!

"Yongzhen, telling you this has been a huge blow to me... why don't you vent your anger and yell at me a couple of times?"

Madam Zhen did not expect that after the "accident" was successfully repeated, the subsequent discussions would not be easy.

Admittedly, she always felt that her daughter Yongzhen had taken advantage of her and stolen her man, but the thought of Yongzhen witnessing her own body and being filled with a large amount of intense love by Mingkong after the soul transfer must have been quite a blow to her heart.

Madam Zhen's attitude softened, and she seemed to give up on her previous idea of ​​persuading Yongzhen to accept, saying:

"...Yongzhen, this matter happened suddenly and is not common. It just so happens that it happened while you and Mingkong were cultivating. Why don't you just treat it as a small misunderstanding and forget about it?"

"The body that Mingkong cultivates with is always yours, Yongzhen. Just think of it as a nightmare?"

Chu Mingkong took a deep breath. If Yongzhen accepted what Madam Zhen said, there would be no chance for them to advance their relationship in the future.

After a period of calm, Yongzhen finally recovered from the shock of witnessing her lover's affections being poured out to her, only to have her account "hacked" by her mother at the last moment.

She was, after all, a strong and independent young woman. She took her mother's hand and said, with a slightly lighter tone:

"You don't need to be so uneasy. This soul transfer happened very suddenly, and you must have suffered quite a shock."

As I vaguely regained consciousness, Mingkong... How did it turn into you, Mother, comforting me all by yourself?

Madam Zhen forced a smile in response. Her unease stemmed not only from guilt for hiding the truth from her daughter, but also from uncertainty about the future of their relationship.

"So, Yongzhen, what are your thoughts...?"

Under Yongzhen's divine spirit, Madam Zhen possessed the dignified air of a matriarch in charge of a family. She spoke earnestly:

"We still can't let you suffer a loss for nothing. How can we just pretend that nothing happened?"

Although Mother, your body is mine now, you were still subjected to Mingkong's actions with genuine empathy.

Madam Zhen also had a daughter, and she couldn't quite figure out what her daughter was thinking. She was afraid that her daughter might want to investigate why the soul transfer had suddenly occurred again.

Pei Mi had already prepared an explanation for this. He said that Qing Se from Xianzhen Pavilion had heard that Madam Zhen's soul had been troubled in her early years, so she offered Madam Zhen a related herbal medicine, and then this happened.

If the party delivering the goods is Xianzhen Pavilion, then it will be difficult for Yongzhen to investigate thoroughly.

Madam Zhen said:

"It can't be said that Mingkong messed with me. Mingkong was just focused on training with you, Yongzhen. He was just a little too diligent and selfless."

Yongzhen glanced at Chu Mingkong and made a decision:

"Mingkong, you mustn't speak for now. Let's hear what you, Mother, have to say. How do you intend to resolve this?"

When Madam Zhen heard her daughter ask her to make a decision, she immediately felt flustered and hesitant.

She naturally wanted to say something like, "The deed has already happened, so we can't pretend it never happened. From now on, let's do what Mi'er did and let Mingkong treat us both well. Let's live our lives peacefully as mother and daughter and not create so much distance between us."

But if you say it like that, the purpose seems a bit obvious, and it could even be considered as confessing your motive for the crime!

But to say that "nothing happened, just a nightmare" doesn't quite fit Madam Zhen's mindset.

Even Madam Zhen had some doubts!

Was Yongzhen testing her by asking her to reveal her thoughts?

"I...I don't know, my mind is a bit confused. Yongzhen, what do you think? I'd like to hear your opinion." Madam Zhen handed the ball back to Yongzhen, trying to confirm her thoughts first.

"..."

Yongzhen wasn't as composed as she appeared. When the conversation returned to her, she remained silent for a long while.

She was certainly shocked, but since it had been determined to be an accident, she couldn't easily pin the blame on anyone. What she needed to do was to bring the matter to a conclusion, find a solution that everyone could accept, and establish how to handle the relationship between them in the future.

Living separately?

Or is it like Jinyu and her mother?

Yongzhen didn't consider Chu Mingkong's thoughts, naturally because... this guy had treated the Empress and her daughter like that, so if he were to accept everything without hesitation, he definitely wouldn't have any psychological reservations.

"Mother, when you were in the capital, did you still have any memories of when your soul was transferred?"

Back then, you thought you were 'Eternal True Soul,' and you even secretly went out to play with Mingkong, who was unaware of your intentions. If you remember, do you still harbor any feelings for Mingkong...?

Yongzhen is Yongzhen. He either remains silent and ponders without speaking, or when he does speak, he goes straight to certain key points, even some parts that are difficult to talk about.

Chu Mingkong remembered that when he went out to play with "Yongzhen" after her soul was transferred, he seemed to have been seen by the cold-faced "Madam Zhen".

He wouldn't underestimate Yongzhen's intelligence. If Yongzhen had always known about his relationship with Madam Zhen, then what she just did was nothing more than acting foolishly in front of a discerning person!

Fortunately, Yongzhen did not remain silent and wait for Madam Zhen's direct response. Instead, she said:

"It's really difficult to decide this matter in just a few words."

"How about I go to Jinyu's place to rest for the next few days? My mother is getting along very well with Aunt Pei, so why don't we have her come and stay with her for a couple of days?"

Chapter 396 Jinyu: You guys are having such an exciting time?!

In the twilight.

The warm fragrance of the night blends into the warmth of spring.

The two beautiful women lying under the thin blankets added a touch of mature feminine fragrance to the room where the incense burner was not lit.

After the events of the day, Madam Zhen and Pei Mi quickly gathered in one room to rest, while Yongzhen went to Jinyu's place.

Pei Mi was naturally concerned about what had happened after she left. She wondered how things had progressed since she left. But judging from Madam Zhen's worried expression, the situation didn't seem very optimistic.

Incidentally, because the power of the soul transfer had not yet dissipated, Madam Zhen was still in Yongzhen's body. This made Pei Mi somewhat uncomfortable, and she wondered if the Yongzhen in front of her was pretending to be Madam Zhen...?

Chu Mingkong sat on the edge of the bed, his hand reaching under the covers to hold both of their hands. Although he had a slight urge to do something inappropriate, he knew it wasn't the right time.

If it weren't for the fact that he still needed to check on Jin Yu later, Chu Mingkong would have already snuggled into Pei Mi and the others' bed to keep warm.

"So what happened next? Did the truth come out?" Pei Mi asked now that Madam Zhen had calmed down.

"There was no slip-up, but the aftermath... it's really hard to describe." Chu Mingkong even had some difficulty recounting the situation.

Pei Mi, who hadn't been in a hurry, was now getting a little anxious, and said with a slight reproach:

"It's hard to describe. Just say it. After daytime, everything changed. I have no idea what happened!"

"According to your previous plan, Mi'er, the follow-up should be that Yongzhen knows it was an accident, but the deed is done. Although everything happened to her, and she was the one who suffered the consequences, it was Madam Zhen who ultimately bore the brunt of the pain. So, she compromises and agrees that the three of them should live a good life from now on..."

However, we couldn't reach this point during the day.

Yongzhen asked Madam Zhen about her plans, wanting to hear her thoughts.

Pei Mi felt that Yongzhen's question was perfectly reasonable; in fact, it was a way to save face!

"Then why doesn't Madam Zhen just state the result she wants? Isn't Yongzhen already discussing future plans?"

After a long silence, Madam Zhen finally spoke:

"It was different. Yongzhen's attitude when she asked me that question, while not exactly one of suspicion, made me very worried. Was she testing my intentions and motives...?"

And Yongzhen always has this expression when she speaks!

Madam Zhen tried to imitate her daughter Yongzhen's stern expression, and she was somewhat similar in appearance, but she still lacked the spirit.

The assertiveness in one's eyes and demeanor cannot be learned. Madam Zhen's stern face gave Chu Mingkong the feeling of a woman's resentment at being wronged, which she did not express in words but hid in her eyes.

Yongzhen's aloofness and the strength that conceals her feelings and thoughts are difficult for Madam Zhen to imitate. After all, judging from Chu Mingkong's previous conversation with Yongzhen, this girl had made many plans before his arrival.

It is estimated that for a considerable period of time, she was the protector of that princess's courtyard, shielding her mother, Madam Zhen, from many dangers.

To have such thoughts, one must be a determined and strong woman at heart.

Looking at Yongzhen in front of her, Pei Mi noticed her stern expression, which made it hard not to suspect that Yongzhen was just being stubborn and aggrieved. However, Pei Mi knew that it was just that Madam Zhen hadn't imitated her properly.

"So now it's a situation where nothing's been decided, and all your discussions turned out to be for nothing..."

But there was really no other way. Madam Zhen dared not express her thoughts, and Yongzhen didn't say anything either, so the situation remained unresolved.

Chu Mingkong comforted him, saying:

"Don't worry, Madam Zhen. Yongzhen has Jinyu with her. Maybe Jinyu can give her some advice? I'll go check on Yongzhen later."

Jin Yu came to comfort her... Pei Mi is not easy to judge; that girl's thoughts are not something ordinary people can accept.

However, in a sense, if Jinyu could come up with some twisted logic to persuade Yongzhen, that would be good. Even Pei Mi admired Jinyu's ability to accept things.

When Jin Yu misunderstood Mao Mao, she thought Chu Mingkong had a thing for fathers and daughters, and that she called him "Dad" just like that...

"That's right, if Jinyu is with them, the two sisters should be able to chat together."

"What if Yongzhen can't accept it?" Madam Zhen was still worried.

Chu Mingkong lay down on his side, embracing Madam Zhen's warm and fragrant body, and continued to soothe her:

"Don't always think the worst. Even if you think the worst, you don't know what Yongzhen will do. Thinking about it is pointless. You'll have to reconsider later."

What if Yongzhen actually accepts it? Wouldn't Madam Zhen have worried for nothing?

Madam Zhen nodded, her rosy cheeks pressed against Chu Mingkong's chest, and she looked up and said:

"Mingkong, don't wait any longer, go to Jinyu's place now and try to persuade her properly!"

Looking at Madam Zhen's expression, Pei Mi suddenly felt that Jin Yu, this "barbecued daughter," did have some redeeming qualities.

Although the cost was somewhat inconvenient, it at least relieved Madam Zhen of such worries.

However, if we're talking about truly worry-free arrangements, it has to be the Princess of Chu's side. Her daughter is capable, considerate, and never causes trouble, even taking the initiative to play with her mother...

Chu Mingkong glanced at Pei Mi, indicating that she should stay with Madam Zhen for a while, and then got up and left.

Pei Mi embraced her former mother, lying comforting her in the bedding.

......

When Jinyu returned from learning Taoist arts from Master Yun, she was unaware of what had happened. She discovered that her younger sister Mi'er had gone to keep Madam Zhen company, while Yongzhen had gone to her room and was resting in the same bed with her.

However, there are still some special circumstances involved.

Judging by appearances alone, there are three people in the room: Jin Yu, Yong Zhen, and Madam Zhen...

Since Yongzhen's own body is still occupied by Madam Zhen's soul, Yongzhen naturally has a reason to say that her body belongs to her mother.

But if we only consider the spirit, there are only two people in the bed.