Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 814: Chapter 819-820: Admonishing Yang Qingqing (Part 2)

Geng Songfu finished reading the contents of the national letter, feeling somewhat surprised, and then hurriedly congratulated Chen Mo.

Without deploying a single soldier, he made an entire country become a vassal state of the Great Song. Even though Yelang is just a small country, this is still no small achievement, worthy of boasting.

Publicizing this achievement could also deepen the Great Song people’s admiration for Chen Mo.

Yes, although Chen Mo hasn’t clearly expressed to the ministers any intention to advance further.

But they, being subordinates, must be perceptive.

Currently, they are preparing for Chen Mo’s "promotion work", and the greater Chen Mo’s achievements become, the smoother their work will be.

Then, Geng Songfu mentioned the third matter, which was about the Shu Residence.

Currently, in the Great Song, only two places have armies: one is controlled by the Court under Chen Mo, and the other is the Vine Armor Army in the Shu Residence.

Because of Yang Xian’s relationship with Chen Mo, the Court has adopted a "conciliation policy" towards the Shu Residence.

That is, to incorporate Yang Xian’s Vine Armor Army and appoint officials to station in the Shu Residence.

But recently, Yang Xian expelled all the officials the Court sent to the Shu Residence.

Not only that, he also used the excuse of guarding the border’s safety to refuse the Court’s incorporation.

Actually, the surrounding Barbarians of the Shu Residence were subdued by Yang Xian before Chen Mo was even conferred the title of Marquis, and using this excuse now inevitably makes people suspect he wants to leverage his army for self-gain.

Chen Mo frowned and said: "At such a time, how come some people still can’t see the situation clearly? I will handle this matter."

...

It was night.

Outside, the snow flew densely, inside the chamber, a lamp flickered like a bean.

Yang Qingqing wore a black sheer nightgown, lying on the bed, the hem was very short, showing off two long, taut beautiful legs, dazzlingly white, the calves displaying graceful muscle lines. She lightly bit her lips with her pearly teeth, burying her forehead in the bedding, just as a youthful voice came from behind, saying: "I heard that recently, you’ve been sulking with Father-in-law, and haven’t replied to any letters from the Shu Residence."

As Chen Mo spoke, he moved close to Yang Qingqing’s delicate neck, her skin at the front was gradually heating up, fine and fragrant.

Indeed, she was a woman who could raise big cats as pets, her physical constitution was strong, unlike Han Anniang, who would likely be limp on the bed by now.

"What... what’s the matter?"

Yang Qingqing’s voice was clearly tinged with a bit of mellowness, quite different from her usual self, she buried her face deeper, cheeks blushing.

Chen Mo took a deep breath, patted her round and perky rear, and gently began to speak about her father.

After speaking, he said: "Don’t think I’m burning bridges, throughout history when the Emperor feels threatened by the vassals, he cuts them down. Now, besides the Court, your father has troops, but he refuses to accept the Court’s arrangements, driving away the officials sent to the Shu Residence, which is unacceptable."

Yang Qingqing’s heart quivered slightly, she turned her head back a little, even though she was upset with her father, it didn’t mean she no longer cared for him.

She could also understand some of what Chen Mo meant with his words.

"The Court has said all the good words possible, but if there’s no other way. You’ve married over here for quite some time now, yet you haven’t returned. When the snow stops in a few days, I’ll let Sun Meng escort a team to accompany you back to the Shu Residence, talk properly with Father-in-law. If he still doesn’t listen to your words..."

Chen Mo picked up her slender waist and hugged her from behind, looking at the dangling tassel on her still unremoved hairpin, saying: "Didn’t he say he wants to defend the border to prevent Barbarian invasions? Perfect, I’ll send troops to help him."

"Don’t..." Hearing this, Yang Qingqing’s face tightened, and as Chen Mo’s grip loosened, she collapsed onto the bed like a pile of mud, breathing faintly.

Chen Mo just quietly held her, using his fingers to comb her sweat-dampened hair, kissing her neck and saying: "With the relationship between our two families, if he conducts himself properly, he may not be unable to earn a Dukedom and pass it down through generations."

Yang Qingqing didn’t respond to Chen Mo’s words, she was still absorbed in... after recovering, her mind was in turmoil: "I... I will go back and talk to him properly.

He definitely doesn’t want to be enemies with you, Husband. I can guess why he’s doing this. He’s unwilling to let go of the hard-earned foundation he’s built over half a lifetime, unwilling to let the power slip through his fingers..."

"Unwilling or not, he has to be willing, the times are different now, the course of history doesn’t allow him." Chen Mo pulled over the nearby bedding, covering both of them.

Yang Qingqing murmured, her voice carrying a hint of crying while seeming reluctantly compliant.

Chen Mo quietly held her like this for a long time, then turned Yang Qingqing’s face towards him, held her face tenderly and kissed her hard, then said: "It’s late, get some rest, I have to go to Ms. Mi now."

Yang Qingqing nodded lightly, then a familiar distinctive sound rang in her ears, making her body slightly uncomfortable, bringing her legs together.

Chen Mo lifted the quilt, swiftly putting on his robe from nearby, then covered Yang Qingqing well, and left her chamber.

...

Meanwhile.

Since entering Prince Wei’s Mansion and separating from Lin Xuelan, Yu Zhu hadn’t seen Lin Xuelan again.

She was placed in the front yard among the servant rooms. All afternoon, Wu Mi’s personal maid had been teaching her some rules of the mansion and recognizing the masters of the house.

By evening, she finally had some free time, her first action was to search for the young lady.

But in the Prince’s Mansion, unfamiliar with the place, and it being so large, she soon got lost, unknowingly arriving outside Wu Mi’s courtyard.

"Yu Zhu, what are you doing here?"

At that moment, a voice reached her ears.

Yu Zhu turned around, only to see Chen Mo walking towards her.

"King Wei." Yu Zhu promptly greeted Chen Mo and said: "I came to find my lady."

"Your lady isn’t here, aren’t you cold wearing such little clothing?" Chen Mo glanced up and down at Yu Zhu.

At the moment, Yu Zhu was wearing a desert-colored short shirt that only covered her chest and lower areas, revealing her bronzed slender waist, her enchanting mermaid line exuding a wild allure, flaunting her fiery, voluptuously exquisite figure to the fullest.

In terms of appearance, Yu Zhu could be considered pretty, but not outstanding, yet her fiery attire notably drew eyes.

Chen Mo thought of Yue Ruyan.

Ru Yan and Yu Zhu have similar skin tones, but in comparison, Yu Zhu’s skin is even darker, yet their outfits couldn’t be more different.

Yu Zhu shook her head, perhaps because the environment was different, there was no one else around, facing Chen Mo’s scrutinizing gaze, she felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Chen Mo asked with concern: "The mansion didn’t distribute clothes to you?"

"They did, but I feel dressing like this is more convenient." Yu Zhu said.

"Alright." Chen Mo nodded, saying: "Follow me, I’ll take you there."

Chen Mo brought Yu Zhu outside Lin Xuelan’s courtyard, intending to leave, but tonight he didn’t plan to be with Lin Xuelan.

"Prince, Yu Zhu?"

At that moment, Lin Xuelan happened to come out from Xingyao’s courtyard, the two live closely together.

"Xuelan, I just bumped into Yu Zhu, brought her to find you, you haven’t rested yet." Chen Mo said.

"Not tired yet." As she spoke, Lin Xuelan planned to invite Chen Mo inside.

In Yu Zhu’s presence, Chen Mo stepped forward to hug Lin Xuelan, lowered his head to kiss her forehead, and said with a smile: "No need, I’ll spend time with you in a few days, for now let Yu Zhu stay with you."

Lin Xuelan blushed a little, but she understood, after all, her father had several concubines, often competing with her mother for favor, Chen Mo had many consorts, and they must be served sequentially.

"Then... Prince, rest early." Lin Xuelan said.

"Hm."

After Chen Mo left, Lin Xuelan glanced at Yu Zhu beside her, thinking about the things she learned today, she couldn’t help but have some thoughts.