Ye Mohan's expression instantly brightened. He stepped forward, embraced Jian Yixue, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Call me husband."

Jian Yixue blushed instantly and said reproachfully in a low voice, "Mom and Dad are still here."

Ye Mohan smiled and said, "Look where Mom and Dad are."

Hearing the sound, Jian Yixue looked up and saw that the place where her parents had been standing was now empty.

Jian Yixue looked at Ye Mohan with a puzzled expression and asked, "When did Mom and Dad leave?"

Ye Mohan said, "When I'm holding you."

...

At that time.

Shennong Pavilion, far away in Country M.

Inside the Pavilion Master's palace, Jiang Lie, who should have been dead at this moment, was suddenly found there.

Despite being covered in wounds, he ultimately survived.

Jiang Lie knelt on one knee and said, "Thank you for saving my life, Pavilion Master."

He had thought he was about to die and that Qu Rui had abandoned him, but unexpectedly, the day before his execution, someone suddenly appeared in his cell, and he brought with him a person disguised as him.

He was startled, and then the man led him out without him noticing.

And then, it appeared here.

Qu Rui sat on an exquisite jade chair not far away, which was cool in summer and warm in winter, and said coldly, "No need for thanks, this sect master is going to entangle yourself with your body."

Otherwise, she wouldn't have spent a lot of money to secretly bring the person back from Lancheng.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lie's face immediately lit up with a smile, and his body ignited with an instinctive desire. He got up, walked towards Qu Rui, and bent down to pick her up in his arms.

"My pleasure."

When his gaze fell upon the full curves of her V-neck, Jiang Lie's throat tightened involuntarily, and his voice involuntarily became low and hoarse, carrying an indescribable longing.

...

It took a long time for things to return to normal.

However, this time was different from before; Qu Rui was lying in Jiang Lie's arms.

This time, the roles were reversed. Qu Rui let Jiang Lie lie in her arms, reached out and took Jiang Lie's hand, placing it on her...

Jiang Lie did not refuse and said with his hand, "Rui'er, thank you this time, otherwise I'm afraid I would have really been in trouble."

Qu Rui didn't discuss this topic with him, but instead asked, "You saw her?"

Jiang Lie was stunned for a moment before he realized who Qu Rui was talking about.

He nodded and said, "Yes, I've met you."

Hearing this, Qu Rui murmured to herself, "After all these years, I wonder if she has changed."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lie naturally thought of the relationship between Qu Rui and the former Pavilion Master, Dongfang Tinglan.

However, he was not clear about the true nature of the relationship between the two.

He had tentatively asked her about it before, but Qu Rui only told him not to say anything more.

Qu Rui suddenly looked at Jiang Lie and asked, "Is she as beautiful as me?"

Jiang Lie was stunned for a moment and said, "How could she be as beautiful as Rui'er? In my heart, Rui'er will always be the most beautiful woman in the world."

In fact, the former pavilion master was indeed more beautiful than Qu Rui, but he certainly couldn't say that.

Now, his only way to survive in Shennong Pavilion is to continue clinging to Qu Rui's coattails.

To put it bluntly, he now relies entirely on Qu Rui to survive.

Jiang Lie's words largely pleased Qu Rui.

Qu Rui smiled and said, "Of course, you know how much money I spent on this face."

Otherwise, how could she look like she's in her thirties even though she's almost fifty?

Jiang Lie echoed, "Of course, but no matter what Rui'er looks like, my love for you will not diminish in the slightest."

Qu Rui raised an eyebrow slightly. "The truth."

Jiang Lie, "more real than real gold."

Hearing this, Qu Rui was in an even better mood.

Seeing that the opportunity was ripe, Jiang Lie spoke up, "Rui'er, now that I'm back, am I still the Second Elder of Shennong Pavilion?"

Qu Rui's face immediately turned cold. She pulled away Jiang Lie's hand and said indifferently, "Your matter has caused quite a stir this time. The outer protector, the inner protector, and the elders all have opinions about you, so they have removed you from all your positions."

Jiang Lie was somewhat surprised, "All positions."

Qu Rui nodded.

Jiang Lie, "Even you can't do anything?"

Qu Rui nodded again.

Perhaps because he had received too much information at once, Jiang Lie remained silent for a long time.

In the end, Qu Rui couldn't bear to part with the man who had been her bedmate for so many years, and comforted him, "Jiang Lie, stay by my side. As long as there is a chance, I will definitely help you get back to your original position."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lie weighed the pros and cons for a long time, and had no choice but to accept this unpleasant situation.

Fortunately, things haven't reached the worst possible outcome.

As long as Qu Rui continues to protect him, he has a chance to turn things around.

Jiang Lie composed himself, nodded with an understanding and aggrieved expression, and said, "I understand, thank you Rui'er. You are the only one who cares about me the most, and I will stay by your side."

Hearing this, Qu Rui nodded happily.

Seeing this, Jiang Lie had no choice but to serve Qu Rui even more diligently, taking the initiative to reach out and touch her breasts... and then rose up to tease her with his lips.

Just as Qu Rui was lost in passion and confusion, Jiang Lie released her lips and said, "Rui'er, give me a child."

Suddenly, Qu Rui snapped out of her daze, opened her eyes, and said with a mix of displeasure and confusion, "You know my body..."

Jiang Lie looked at Qu Rui beneath him and said, "I know, I know you have difficulty conceiving, but as long as you're willing, I will try my best, and I will take good care of your body. Whatever the outcome, I will accept it."

He originally didn't want to use this plan.

However, now he has a perfect reason to keep Qu Rui from giving up on him.

And the reason for this is the child with Qu Rui.

Seeing that Qu Rui wouldn't budge, Jiang Lie tried to appeal to her emotions, saying, "Rui'er, you know I'm already over thirty. If I don't want it now, it will be even harder in the future."

"Rui'er, please grant me a child. I really don't know how to work hard now. I don't want to be a useless person."

Hearing this, Qu Rui was somewhat moved, and then said, "Okay, I promise you. From today onwards, we won't need TAO anymore."

More than 20 years ago, she unexpectedly became pregnant with Xiu'er, and because of her physical condition, she gave birth to him despite everything.

For so many years, she thought that since she had a successor, she didn't need to worry about all of this anymore, so she has always worn TAO sportswear.

Hearing these words now, she was unexpectedly moved with compassion.

At the same time, she also had her own considerations. Now that Dongfang Tinglan was not dead and had even reappeared, she could not place all her hopes on Xiu'er.

If something unexpected happens, it will give her more options.

I just don't know about her health... Let nature take its course.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lie said with great excitement, "Thank you, Rui'er."

All day long, until evening, faint sounds could be heard from the doorway... It was clear how eager they were to have their child.