"Yes! Mom, you have no idea how amazing Momo is. No matter how many gifts are given, they can't compare to the safe return of mom and dad," Su Qingjue also said with a smile. He was very happy today, and there was a lot more smile on his face.
He could never have dreamed that one day he would see his father and mother again.
"Big brother is right!" Su Zimo also thought the same.
Suddenly, she glanced up and saw Jindie flying back. There was a flicker in Su Zimo's eyes.
"Brother, sister, why don't you chat with mom and dad for a while? Momo has something to attend to," Su Zimo said.
"Alright! Momo, go ahead and take care of your business!" Situ Ruoyan looked at her with satisfaction. Even without her by their side, her three children could live better than others.
Su Zimo went out, and Mu Yunxuan followed her.
Su Li also saw Jindie, but he didn't listen for the results. He could vaguely guess who it was. Little Fox had smelled Ji Yu's scent before, so the person in the black clothes and mask who appeared later must be Ji Yu. He could have struck him with one palm, but he was a step too slow. This time he managed to escape from death, but he feared that he would come back in the future and become even more treacherous.
"Jindie, who is it?" Su Zimo asked as soon as she stepped out.
"It's Ji Yu. The clothes of that brother and sister also have Ji Yu's scent. And just now, I followed Ji Yu back to the Duke's Mansion. It's him," Jindie replied.
"Good! Jindie, thank you for your hard work. Go back and rest!" Su Zimo said, and Jindie disappeared into her body.
"Momo, Ji Yu is involved with Tianmen. Today we also killed a member of their branch. According to Tianmen's rules, one protector can bring along 180 subordinates. Now that all the members of their branch are dead, Tianmen won't let it go easily. Momo, try not to act alone in the future," Mu Yunxuan said, with a hint of worry in his eyes. Was Tianmen getting involved in the martial world? Wasn't their existence meant to deal with Xuanming Palace?
It seemed that he needed to thoroughly investigate.
"It doesn't matter. Since they have targeted me, they will definitely try every means to kill me. As long as they make a move, it won't be difficult to find their flaws," Su Zimo said indifferently. This place was nothing more than a kill or be killed situation, and she had already gotten used to it.
As for Ji Yu, she had to come up with a way to deal with him. What strategies would Qingguo Dian use against her? Su Zimo suddenly became curious.
"By the way, Yunxuan, you seem to know a lot about Tianmen. Why don't you tell me about it?" Su Zimo asked. Knowing the enemy and knowing oneself would ensure victory in every battle. Since they had come to her doorstep, she should confront them head-on.
Mu Yunxuan looked at her deeply and thought it was better to tell Momo now. But...
"Yunxuan, why are you hesitating? Is there something you can't say in all this?" Su Zimo looked at Mu Yunxuan curiously. Whenever she saw his expression like this, she felt that he was hiding something from her.
"Momo, when it comes to Tianmen, it's really an endless topic. You should also know that Tianmen has a deep grudge against Xuanming Palace. The existence of Tianmen is solely to kill all the members of Xuanming Palace. And this time, they have ventured into the martial world and specifically named you for assassination. I thought at the time, there are people from Tianmen in the capital of Haoyue Kingdom, and sure enough, that person is Ji Yu."
Ji Yu being involved with Tianmen was something he hadn't expected. It seemed that the Ji family had always had a sense of security and had many connections with various martial sects behind the scenes.
"My master once told me that Ji Yu's master has a very secretive identity. Also, the person I sent to monitor Ji Yu came back and reported that Ji Yu had left the capital of Haoyue Kingdom a few days ago and brought back a mysterious man when he returned to the Duke's Mansion. Based on this speculation, there should be Ji Yu's master in Tianmen. Otherwise, Ji Yu wouldn't be able to transfer a member of a branch," Su Zimo speculated. She had never provoked trouble in the martial world, and she had never offended Tianmen. The most likely scenario was that Ji Yu was a member of Tianmen and he wanted to use Tianmen's power to kill her.
"Momo, I will send someone to investigate this matter. We will soon have results. I suspect that the sudden appearance of the Dark Night Pavilion is also related," Mu Yunxuan said. He had already ordered Qingfeng to secretly investigate, and he believed that there would be news soon.
"I can see that. The Dark Night Pavilion is also targeting me, Su Zimo. It seems that I have unintentionally offended many people," Su Zimo laughed at herself. She looked up at the blue sky and her mood remained very good. She didn't lose her composure even after hearing about so many enemies. Today, she gained a few more family members.
"Let's go! Let's go back! Today, my parents suddenly appeared, and I feel quite happy. Thinking about it, I, Su Zimo, am quite fortunate. Moreover, all thirteen shops opened smoothly today, although there was a little incident in between, it didn't affect anything. It seems that I, Su Zimo, will only get better in the future," Su Zimo said happily. She looked at Mu Yunxuan with affection, and his words today also made her very happy.
"Of course, as long as we, as a couple, are united, we can overcome any challenges," Mu Yunxuan said, his heart filled with joy when he caught a glimpse of her sincerity.
"You're making it sound like I would betray you," Su Zimo said, regretting her words as soon as they left her mouth. It felt like asking a question she already knew the answer to.
"Hehe!" Mu Yunxuan chuckled. "So, does that mean you will never betray me?"
"That's not necessarily true. People can be confused about trivial matters but clear-headed about important ones. It depends on your future actions. And remember, our agreement still stands! We'll check the account books in three months," Su Zimo replied, playfully circling her finger in front of Mu Yunxuan. Her eyes were filled with anticipation and confidence, not because she had to do this, but because life was simply boring.
Mu Yunxuan looked at her deeply. Every time he saw her confident yet teasing eyes, every movement was a silent invitation to him. She had no idea how enchanting she was. To any man, her every expression was irresistibly alluring.
"Mo'er, truly smart people are clear-minded even when their mouths are clumsy," Mu Yunxuan said with a smile. Lately, she had become much more obedient. As for their agreement, he hadn't forgotten about it, and he had his own ways to win against her.
When the time came, he would take her back to Yun City in a grand manner, making her willingly accept him.
"Second brother, look at this. Big brother is like a dead man in front of us but alive in front of sister-in-law," Mu Yunhan said to Mu Yunfan, watching Mu Yunxuan smiling happily. It was as if they had seen a ghost.
"Yunfan, it's said that heroes have a hard time resisting the charm of a beautiful woman. After big brother met sister-in-law, it's like he has become a different person. This outcome seems pretty good," Mu Yunhan laughed, feeling pleased. In his originally clear and bright eyes, a trace of amusement could be seen. "Fan'er, sister-in-law can be gentle and lively at times, and serious and cold at other times. Now, every move she makes tugs at big brother's cold and lonely heart. Let's go back! There are still many things to handle today."
Mu Yunfan raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. "Second brother, don't you want to know what happened inside? The atmosphere just now was so strange!"
Mu Yunfan stood on tiptoe, stretching his neck to look inside the main hall, wanting to go and see for himself.
"Yunfan, we'll know when the time comes. Let's go and pick up our parents and bring them back to Yun City first," Mu Yunhan said, pulling Mu Yunfan's arm. Mu Yunfan reluctantly followed him.
Mu Yunxuan and Su Zimo walked towards the main hall. "By the way, Yunxuan, I designed a set of dresses for Granny Qi'er. They should be ready before the celebration in Qinguo. You can take them back to her," Su Zimo suddenly stopped in her tracks, remembering this matter.
"Mo'er, Mother will be very happy to see the dresses," Mu Yunxuan happily smiled. He knew Mo'er was already thinking about it. "She might become my future mother-in-law, so how can I not bribe her in advance?"
A touch of tenderness appeared on Su Zimo's face. Mu Yunxuan's actions and words had finally shaken her heart. "Mo'er, Mother has already accepted you as her daughter-in-law. She is already your mother-in-law."
Mu Yunxuan looked at her with a resolute smile, observing her slightly shy expression. If he didn't have Mother in his heart, why would he personally help design dresses for her? She was truly someone who talked tough but had a soft heart.
"You can send someone to pick them up when the time comes," Su Zimo changed the subject, about to enter the main hall when she suddenly caught a glimpse of a white figure. The smile on Su Zimo's face stiffened.
"Yunxuan, you go in first. I'll be back in a moment," Su Zimo didn't finish her sentence before rushing out. Mu Yunxuan raised an elegant eyebrow, casting a sideways glance at the direction Su Zimo was afraid of running towards. A hint of doubt crossed his mind as he lifted his foot and followed without hesitation.
"Zisu Senior Brother, is that you?" Su Zimo chased after the white figure and shouted loudly. Suddenly, Su Zimo turned around, and a graceful face appeared as if descending from the heavens. Long, cascading emerald hair created a striking contrast with the pure white robe.
"Zisu Senior Brother, is it really you?" Su Zimo's stunning face slightly opened her mouth. It was the first time she had seen Zisu Senior Brother up close like this, and his pale and handsome face exuded a sense of gentleness.
After a while, Yi Zisu spoke in a calm tone, "Junior Sister, long time no see?"
A difficult smile appeared at the corner of Su Zimo's lips. What did it mean by "long time no see"? They had barely met a few times. "How did Zisu Senior Brother end up in Mingyue Valley?"
"I have some business," Yi Zisu raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. "Business?" Su Zimo's beautiful eyebrows raised, voicing her astonishment.
Why didn't Master tell her what the matter was? Well, Su Zimo knew that Yi Zisu never spoke more than two words unless necessary, and she couldn't be bothered to ask.
"I'm going to travel for a year. I'll only return on this same day next year."
Yi Zisu remained suspended in mid-air without touching the ground.
Alright. Su Zimo was indifferent. She really couldn't guess what was on her senior brother's mind. It was the first time he had spoken so much to her.
But why did he have to come and tell her that he was going to travel?
"Master asked me to give you this silk pouch. Unless absolutely necessary, try not to open it. There's also a pill. Master said your physique is special, and your cultivation progress is too slow. After you take this pill, your cultivation will advance rapidly. Master spent a year preparing this pill and wants me to watch you take it before feeling at ease."
Yi Zisu's expression remained indifferent, as if it had no relation to him at all.
"I appreciate your help, Senior Brother. Zimo will personally go back to Mingyue Valley to thank Master."
Su Zimo accepted the silk pouch and the pill.
Yi Zisu didn't say a word but gestured with his eyes for Su Zimo to take the pill.
Su Zimo furrowed her brows and looked at the pill in her hand. Master had never deceived her before, so without hesitation, she put the pill into her mouth.
When she raised her gaze again, Yi Zisu had already disappeared without a trace.
"No way! So mysterious, like a ghost," Su Zimo muttered quietly.
Looking at the silk pouch in her hand, she felt a sense of heaviness in her heart. Master knew many things. Did he predict that she would encounter difficulties? Was that why he sent the silk pouch to her?
"Mo'er, why do you trust everyone so easily? What if he gave you poison?"
Mu Yunxuan walked out from the shadows, his face filled with concern. Sometimes, the person you trust the most is the one most likely to stab you in the chest.
"Yunxuan, why did you follow us?" Su Zimo raised an eyebrow, looking at him. She assumed he had seen everything that had just happened.
"Don't you have any sense of caution at all?" Mu Yunxuan didn't answer her question but asked again.
"That pill was refined by my Master. There shouldn't be any problem," Su Zimo put away the silk pouch. She had been worried about not making progress for over a month, and she didn't expect her Master to send her a pill to assist her advancement.
"In the future, even with someone close to you, you should be a bit more cautious," Mu Yunxuan still worried about her. That was just her temperament. Whenever she cared about someone, she generally didn't take precautions.
"Does that mean I should be cautious of you too, Mu Yunxuan?" Su Zimo smiled, her eyes filled with laughter as she looked at Mu Yunxuan.
"If you dare to be cautious of me, I'll make you regret it tonight..."
"Stop..." Su Zimo quickly interrupted Mu Yunxuan's words. "Mu Yunxuan, do you have any other moves besides that one?"
Su Zimo glared at him, knowing exactly what he wanted to say.
Mu Yunxuan raised an eyebrow and smiled. There was a hint of longing in his eyes as he softly said, "Mo'er, that move is the most effective on you!"
That voice was enchanting and pleasant, carrying a hint of ambiguity. His smiling eyes became even more profound.
"What are you thinking in broad daylight? You..."
Su Zimo furrowed her brows tightly, a blush of shyness flashed across her face. She forcefully stomped on Mu Yunxuan's foot and left with a swish of her sleeve.
Mu Yunxuan watched her figure leave, and the smile on his lips grew wider.
"Mo'er, wait for me."
Mu Yunxuan quickly caught up to her. He adored her blushing and shy appearance. As the most supreme figure, there were few people who could approach him, but she was the exception. He had never thought about being cautious around her. He enjoyed having her by his side, constantly reminiscing about it.
In the courtyard of the San Wang Residence, cicadas chirped incessantly, causing annoyance to anyone who heard them.
Inside the study, Qi Lei stood respectfully with his hands hanging down, facing an enraged Jun Lin Tian.
"So, you're saying that you successfully entered the backyard, and the packet of arsenic found was indeed from the wine shop's backyard?" Jun Lin Tian coldly sat on the soft couch, his sharp eyes fixed on Qi Lei, his voice filled with suppressed anger.
"My lord, I can assure you that the packet of arsenic was indeed found in the wine shop's backyard. Based on today's situation, Su Zimo had already anticipated someone would do something like this. She had secretly prepared herself, waiting for the fish to take the bait."
Qi Lei had noticed the clues of today's events. Unfortunately, it resulted in Jun Lin Tian bearing a false accusation, tarnishing his reputation even further among the people.
"After all is said and done, we underestimated Su Zimo. No matter how much a person changes, their soul cannot change."
Jun Lin Tian squinted his eyes coldly. It was strange. The previous Su Zimo was weak, incompetent, and timid, but the current Su Zimo was calm, brave, and not reckless. She even managed to handle the whole situation flawlessly. Even if the Emperor noticed something, he couldn't produce evidence to clear his name.
Su Zimo, I still haven't seen through you.
"My lord, what should we do now? Are we just going to let it go like this?" Qi Lei looked at Jun Lin Tian. Today's events were his fault, and as long as his lord gave the order, he would not hesitate to kill Su Zimo.
"We can't just let it go like this. Should we go and kill Su Zimo? I have a cooperation with Yu Wang, one in the light and one in the dark. I refuse to believe that we can't deal with Su Zimo."
As Jun Lin Tian thought about it, his anger lessened.
"My lord, do you have a plan?" Qi Lei was eager to avenge today's grudge.
"There's no need to rush to trouble Su Zimo. In a few days, it will be the celebration of the kingdom. With the Queen's temperament, she has been defeated by Su Zimo multiple times regarding the concubine's family affairs. How can the Queen swallow this humiliation? She will definitely find a way to deal with Su Zimo in the palace. We will plan our moves during the celebration, but for now, we need to handle the Dark Night Pavilion properly. I want to make good use of the Dark Night Pavilion's Master identity to confront Su Zimo."
Jun Lin Tian's handsome face revealed a cold smile. The days were becoming more and more interesting. Despite the constant troubles, his heart was filled with confidence. The name Su Zimo had taken root in his heart.
"Yes, my lord."
"How is the newly appointed housekeeper doing?"
Suddenly, Jun Lin Tian remembered this matter. Last time, he was under house arrest, and his trusted people had left. This time, he recruited a new group, all of whom had a foundation in cultivation.
"My lord, the new housekeeper is named Lin Puda. He is thirty years old and a high-level cultivator at the Golden Profound Realm, fifth stage."
Qi Lei restrained his anger and answered respectfully.
"Have you checked his background?" Jun Lin Tian was most concerned about this point. In order to prevent anyone with connections to the Mingyue Villa, Cloud City, or the Crown Prince from entering the Wang Residence, he conducted this matter secretly.
He wouldn't allow anyone even remotely associated with them to enter the Wang Residence. The current situation made him extremely cautious, especially regarding Su Zimo, which made him realize an unprecedented sense of crisis.
"We have checked thoroughly. We dispatched people to inquire from various sources and confirmed his identity. He is currently familiarizing himself with the affairs of the Wang Residence and adapting quickly. In just a few days, he has become quite familiar."
"Good! Go and send a few people to catch the cicadas in the courtyard and kill them. They are already annoying, and hearing them is even more irritating."
Jun Lin Tian supported his forehead. This person seemed to have terrible luck. Even drinking water would get stuck between his teeth. The incessant chirping of these cicadas was becoming more and more bothersome as the day went on.
"Yes, my lord. I will immediately send someone to catch them."
Qi Lei quickly turned around and left.
Jun Lin Tian stood up and looked at the portrait on the wall, a smile of astonishment and allure on his face. The smile exuded tenderness and confidence.
"Su Zimo, in just a few years, you've transformed so quickly that I almost believe you are not the same person."
Jun Lin Tian's gaze was distant and profound, but there was no response to his words.
At this moment, how could he remember the Su Ziyun who had waited for him for six years?
In the Mingyue Villa, it was time for dinner. The dining hall was filled with joy and harmony as the whole family gathered around the large table.
The table was filled with delicious delicacies, and Su Qi, sitting next to Mu Yunxuan, had been drooling in anticipation. She was just waiting for her mother's signal to start eating.
"Momo, thank you!" Situ Ruoyan looked at Su Zimo with a grateful expression. When she left, Momo was still very young. These years had been tough on the three of them. Over the years, she had sent people to inquire about the three siblings' situation, but to avoid arousing suspicion, she couldn't openly investigate. Instead, she relied on rumors she heard from the people on the streets. Six years ago, she received news that Momo had died, and she blamed herself greatly. Now, seeing all three siblings safe and sound, her heart was filled with joy.
"Mother and daughter have no need for thanks," Su Zimo replied with a gentle gaze.
"By the way, when will Xiner be able to come back?" Situ Ruoyan suddenly remembered her unseen granddaughter.
I heard that Xiner's health wasn't good! Her Momo must have endured a lot of hardships, especially during her confinement.
"Mother, Xiner will be able to return to the capital in ten days."
When Su Zimo mentioned her daughter, her eyes became even softer. She missed Xiner very much.
"Mother, let's start dinner!" Su Zimo picked up her chopsticks and served some fish for her.
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