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121: The women return, Li Qiushui and her daughter recognize each other!One Night of Fish and Dragon.

The Great Sage Wielded a Rod and Disturbed the Dragon Palace.

Stirring rivers and seas, shaking heaven and earth.

When the first ray of morning light passed through the window and shone into the room.

All that could be seen was silk gauze scattered everywhere.

Undershirts, bustiers, underpants, and sheer garments were strewn across the floor.

Jade Thighs lay across the bed.

Four women, all past thirty, slept soundly with rosy cheeks.

Ning Yuan smiled in satisfaction at his achievement, got up, dressed, and left.

After this night of arduous battle, he once again gained an increase of 20 points of Luck.

This had already reached the limit provided by the four women.

Ning Yuan arrived at Duan Zhengchun’s room next door.

Duan Zhengchun looked exhausted, clearly having not rested well. Upon seeing Ning Yuan, his eyes widened in fury.

“Uncle Duan, I have come to see you again.”

“Murong Fu, if you have the guts, kill me!”

Duan Zhengchun roared in a low voice.

He could no longer endure such humiliation.

Every sound from the room next door last night had entered his ears.

“How can Uncle easily give up his life? I came here today to tell Uncle that Mu Wanqing and the others will be returning in the next day or two. I hope Uncle will watch his words.”

“Are you threatening me?”

Duan Zhengchun immediately showed anger and shouted in a low voice, “I absolutely won’t do as you wish! I must expose your true face to them.”

“Sigh!”

Ning Yuan sighed softly. “Uncle Duan, no matter what, Wan’er and Ling’er are your daughters. Do you really want to treat them like this?”

“I’m doing this for their own good, to make them stay far away from a Devil Head like you.”

Duan Zhengchun said through gritted teeth.

“What about Brother Duan Yu?”

Ning Yuan countered, “Uncle Duan, for the stability of my Second Brother’s throne, you must think clearly!”

Ning Yuan said nothing more. After speaking, he turned and left, leaving the shocked and furious Duan Zhengchun to contemplate by himself.

At the doorway, he ran into Ruan Xingzhu.

“Aunt Ruan, since you left early last night, that doesn’t count as completing a transaction!”

Ning Yuan teased playfully.

Ruan Xingzhu bit her lip, nodded, and said, “Don’t worry, I will keep my promise.”

“That’s good.”

Ning Yuan smiled contentedly and patted Ruan Xingzhu’s plump hips, causing Ruan Xingzhu to tense up completely... Yanz 塢.

“Young Master, why did you have us release the news that the Old Family Head is still alive and has returned to Yanz 塢?”

Bao Butong asked curiously in the deliberation hall.

“My father might have had enemies when he was alive. I want to use this news to see how many enemies I can draw out and settle everything once and for all.”

Ning Yuan said indifferently.

“So that’s how it is.”

Bao Butong suddenly understood, then left with Feng Boe.

“I hope Xiao Yuanshan appears. That way I can...”

Ning Yuan’s eyes flickered slightly. Xiao Yuanshan’s cultivation was in no way inferior to Murong Bo’s. If he could seize this person’s cultivation as well, there was a high probability that it would allow him to enter the Dao.

Once he entered the Dao, he would be safer when he returned to the main world.

Just then, A Bi suddenly ran over excitedly. “Young Master, Sister A Zhu and Young Miss Cousin have returned.”

“They’re finally back.”

Ning Yuan smiled, then added, “Send someone to inform the wives.”

“Yes!”

...A short while later.

Wang Yuyan, A Zhu, Mu Wanqing, Zhong Ling, and A Zi arrived at Yanz 塢.

In addition to them, there were also Li Qiushui and Li Qinglu.

As for Tianshan Child Granny, she did not show up.

Instead, she went to Leigu Mountain to mourn Wu Yazi.

“I haven’t been to Jiangnan for over twenty years, but the scenery here is still breathtakingly beautiful,” Li Qiushui said lightly, sweeping her gaze around.

Li Qiushui wore a white dress and a snow-white veil.

“Young Master.”

Upon seeing Ning Yuan, A Zhu immediately hurried forward to greet him.

“Cousin (Husband)!”

Wang Yuyan and Mu Wanqing also looked delighted.

Having not seen him for over a month, they were clearly missing him greatly.

“Imperial Son-in-Law!”

Li Qinglu, standing behind Li Qiushui, also called out softly.

While Ning Yuan was welcoming everyone into the manor.

Li Qingluo, Qin Hongmian, Gan Baobao, and the others, upon learning that their daughters had returned, rushed to find their clothes.

“This bustier isn’t mine.”

Li Qingluo tossed an item of clothing aside, then looked at Gan Baobao. “You’re holding mine, give it back quickly.”

The four women were momentarily flustered.

“Honestly, they didn’t even give us a heads-up before coming back.”

Li Qingluo voiced her dissatisfaction, but her movements were not slow at all.

Even though she was pregnant, she was still agile.

“Li Qingluo, aren’t you afraid your daughter will see your big belly?”

Qin Hongmian couldn’t help but ask playfully when she saw Li Qingluo’s bulging abdomen.

Li Qingluo’s expression froze. She touched her abdomen, then let out a cold snort. “You should worry about yourself. You don’t need to concern yourself with my affairs.”

“I’m just curious what your daughter will think when she sees her widowed mother, whom she hasn’t seen in over a month, with such a large belly.”

Qin Hongmian was completely fearless and continued to tease her.

Li Qingluo’s face darkened. She then said bitterly, “Qin Hongmian, you’d better worry about how you’ll face your daughter if your belly gets big one day.”

After speaking, Li Qingluo put on her clothes and immediately left the room.

Qin Hongmian and Gan Baobao stopped wasting words.

The two women helped each other straighten their clothes, then took a deep breath and left the room.

Only Dao Baifeng maintained a normal expression, as she had no daughter and didn’t need to worry about these matters... When Li Qingluo arrived at the deliberation hall and saw Wang Yuyan, she immediately walked over to greet her.

Because she was wearing loose clothing, unless one paid close attention, her belly’s abnormality was not visible.

“Mother!”

Seeing Li Qingluo, Wang Yuyan was also extremely excited.

In her sixteen years of life, this was the first time she had been away from home for so long, and the first time she hadn’t seen her mother for such an extended period.

When Li Qiushui heard Wang Yuyan’s voice, she suddenly turned around to look.

She recognized Li Qingluo instantly.

Because Wang Yuyan looked five parts like Li Qingluo, and somewhat like her own sister, it was too obvious.

“Mother, look who that is.”

After her initial excitement, Wang Yuyan realized something and suddenly pointed in Li Qiushui’s direction.

Li Qingluo turned around in confusion to look.

After seeing Li Qiushui, she was stunned for a moment. Only after a while did she suddenly realize who it was, and she excitedly took a few steps forward. “You are...”

“Qing Luo, after more than twenty years, you’ve grown from a little girl into a mother.”

Li Qiushui also felt a surge of emotion.

She had left this daughter behind when she was very young, just a little girl. Now she was full of charm, appearing more mature and graceful than her own mother.

“Mother?”

Li Qingluo quickly took a few steps forward, equally disbelieving. It took a long time for her to accept the fact, and her expression was complex. “Mother, you haven’t changed at all from my memory. You’re still so young.”

“If we stand together, people might think we are sisters, not mother and daughter.”

“Hahaha...”

Li Qiushui couldn’t help but chuckle softly, tucking a strand of Li Qingluo’s hair behind her ear. “We haven’t seen each other for so many years. Let’s stay together tonight. I also want to ask how you’ve been all these years.”

“Of course, I also want to know where you went all these years, Mother.”

Li Qingluo immediately nodded in agreement.

“Aunt.”

At this moment, Li Qinglu came over and called out softly.

Li Qingluo looked at Li Qiushui, surprised. “This is...”

“This is your niece, Li Qinglu, and my biological granddaughter,” Li Qiushui said indifferently.

“Ah, granddaughter?”

Li Qingluo looked surprised, but then thinking of her mother’s personality, she didn’t find it too unexpected. She nodded, feeling a little downcast. “So Mother, you already started a new family. No wonder you didn’t come looking for me.”

Li Qiushui felt a bit awkward. “Qing Luo, I didn’t come looking for you because I had a great enemy and couldn’t leave. Don’t overthink it. Alright, take me to see your home first.”

Li Qiushui quickly changed the subject.

“Follow me.”

Li Qingluo stopped pressing the matter.

Not long after Li Qiushui and Li Qingluo left, Qin Hongmian and Gan Baobao finally arrived.

“Wan’er (Ling’er)!”

Both women walked toward their respective daughters simultaneously.

“Master!”

When Mu Wanqing saw Qin Hongmian, her expression immediately changed, showing nervousness.

After all, she had secretly run away.

And Qin Hongmian had always been dissatisfied with her relationship with Murong Fu.

The fact that she had chased her all the way here made it obvious what she wanted.

“Come with me, I have something to say to you.”

Qin Hongmian said with a stern face.

“Master, I...”

Mu Wanqing stomped her foot, wanting to refuse, but seeing Qin Hongmian’s brow furrow, she could only follow reluctantly.

“Ling’er, I also have something to tell you.”

Gan Baobao spoke up at this time.

Zhong Ling pouted and could only follow and leave.

Soon, apart from the maidservants of Lingjiu Palace, only Wang Yuyan, A Zhu, A Zi, and Li Qinglu remained.

“Cousin, I missed you so much!”

With Li Qingluo no longer nearby, Wang Yuyan couldn’t help but go to Ning Yuan’s side.

Ning Yuan held Wang Yuyan’s hand, pulling her into his embrace to comfort her. “There, it’s good that you’re back now.”

...Mantuo Manor.

Li Qiushui learned about Li Qingluo’s experiences over the years, and Li Qiushui also briefly explained the reason why she had been living in Western Xia and hadn’t returned.

Soon, after Li Qiushui scrutinized Li Qingluo up and down for a moment, her gaze fixed on Li Qingluo’s abdomen, and she suddenly asked, “Qing Luo, what is going on with your belly?”

“Ah?”

Li Qingluo looked panicked and awkward, subtly turning sideways and forcing a smile. “Mother, what are you talking about? I’m fine. Maybe I just gained a little weight recently.”

“Qing Luo, I’m an experienced woman. What is pregnancy, and what is gaining weight—I’m not so senile that I can’t tell the difference.”

Li Qiushui said indifferently.

Li Qingluo looked nervous and awkward, but still refused to admit it. “Mother, you’re worrying too much. My husband died many years ago. How could a widowed woman like me be pregnant?”

“Really?”

Li Qiushui flashed in front of Li Qingluo, placing her palm on Li Qingluo’s lower abdomen. With a gentle rub, Li Qingluo’s expression changed drastically, and she took half a step back.

“You say a belly this big is from gaining weight? Then your flesh certainly knows how to grow, concentrating entirely on your stomach.”

Li Qiushui said with a half-smile.

Without waiting for Li Qingluo to speak, Li Qiushui continued, “If my guess is right, the child in your womb belongs to Murong Fu, doesn’t it?”

“Ah?”

Li Qingluo suddenly raised her head, surprised. “H-how did you know?”

“Never mind how I know. What you should be considering now is, by doing this, are you being fair to Yu Yan? What will happen when Yu Yan finds out? How do you plan to explain?”

Li Qiushui snorted and said indifferently.

“This...”

Li Qingluo also looked hesitant. After a moment, she lowered her head. “I have no choice. Either I concoct a lie and claim the child is someone else’s, or I can only confess and hope Yu Yan can accept it.”

Clearly, Li Qingluo had not yet prepared herself mentally.

Her heart was filled with conflict.

Seeing Li Qingluo’s spirits drop, Li Qiushui’s eyes flickered. She walked over, hugged Li Qingluo, and comforted her. “Don’t worry, I will help you resolve this.”