Epilogue of Chapter 92: A Family
◎First day back home. ◎
Mu Qingheng recovered faster than expected.
His spiritual power was pure and abundant. Furthermore, he was born from a sword. The Six Harmonies Divine Sword had once gathered the essence of the six realms, and now all of it was sealed within his body. It was truly a rare blessing.
When he first woke up, he was still weak and pale, but after only a day or two, he looked no different from an ordinary person.
After examining Mu Qingheng, the physician bowed to the two with a smile and said, "Your Highness, please rest assured, His Highness... uh... the Crown Prince's body is perfectly fine. On the contrary, with the Six Harmonies Sword as his body, his physique is even better than ordinary. Moreover, the spiritual energy sealed within his body from the other five realms does not clash with each other. Instead, it coexists harmoniously through the divine sword. There is nothing to worry about in the future."
Mu Meng quickly pressed on, "What about the Nine Poisons Devouring Bones poison?" She wasn't sure if the Immortal Physician could detect it, so she licked her lips and added, "And the Shattered Soul Dream, is it still inside my brother? Can it still flare up?"
Mu Qingheng chuckled from the side, "This..."
"You are not allowed to speak."
Mu Qingheng naturally shut his mouth obediently, pursed his lips slightly, and looked calmly at the doctor sitting opposite him. His clear eyes, which seemed to speak, were quite imposing.
But it wasn't the overwhelming pressure of before; it was more like a polite request, gentle and meticulous, with a heart completely devoted to others.
The physician stroked his beard slowly, ignoring the two equally thorny gazes, and carefully examined Mu Qingheng again.
After a while, he hesitated, then wiped his sweat and said, "This... um..."
Mu Meng said, "Just tell me the specifics. Don't beat around the bush or downplay the important points. Ignore the look he gave you earlier. Tell me the whole truth."
The physician cleared his throat and gave an awkward laugh. He was introverted and quiet, disliked interacting with people, and had been living in seclusion for a long time. His impression of the little princess was still based on what he remembered from before. He vaguely remembered her as an innocent and delicate little girl, far inferior to the ruthless and decisive manner of the Crown Prince, and even less so than the calm and composed demeanor of the eldest princess. But now, he was quite impressed.
When did these two princes start to give off such completely opposite vibes?
Without much hesitation, the physician betrayed Mu Qingheng: "Your Highness is straightforward, so I will speak frankly. Although His Highness is in good health and has abundant spiritual power, the Nine Poisons Bone-Eating Poison is named 'Bone-Eating,' as it seeps into the bones and blood. Although His Highness's Heavenly Bones have been reshaped, he has carried this poison for a long time, so it will not disappear into thin air. As for the Shattered Soul Dream..."
Mu Qingheng cleared his throat.
Mu Meng was already worried, and seeing him like this, she felt both pity and anger. She couldn't help but frown and ask knowingly, "Why are you coughing on purpose?"
Mu Qingheng touched the tip of his nose and pleaded in a low voice, "Mengmeng, please don't make things difficult for Lord Qin. I'll talk to you about the Shattered Soul Dream later."
Qin Yixian didn't seem troubled at all. Although the Heavenly Emperor had already decreed that this son be recognized, his status was still significantly different from that of the princess. He would answer whatever the princess asked.
However, even though he was old, he knew that the situation was rather complicated. The way the two of them were getting along was far beyond what should be between siblings. He couldn't figure out the situation, so he kept his eyes closed and pretended to be mute as long as the princess didn't ask any questions.
She turned her head and asked directly, "Is the Shattered Soul Dream still inside my brother?"
Doctor Qin replied succinctly, "Yes."
He glanced at Mu Qingheng, and since he was going to sell him out, he quickly added, "Besides, there's never been such a thing as eradicating the Shattered Soul Dream."
That's it.
As long as the Shattered Soul Dream remains inside him, this situation is very troublesome. She is confident that she would never intentionally harm Mu Qingheng or cause him pain. However, what if the Shattered Soul Dream creates illusions within him, causing him excruciating pain?
After seeing Qin Yixian off, Mu Meng blinked, turned around and hugged Mu Qingheng's slender waist, her voice a little muffled: "You were going to tell me yourself just now, now tell me, what do you want to say?"
Mu Qingheng gently hugged her back and said softly, "Mengmeng, actually, there's nothing wrong with the Drunken Soul Dream inside me..."
Mu Qingheng smiled, as if he knew she would be unable to resist refuting him, and quickly lowered his head to gently peck her lips, "You believe me, brother is really alright, because..."
He hesitated for a moment, his fair ears turning crimson, and his cheeks also carrying a faint blush: "Because the Shattered Soul Dream is an illusion created by capturing people's emotions and feelings, as long as... as long as we are okay, the Shattered Soul Dream will not have too much of an impact, and it doesn't matter if we can't get it out."
Mu Meng understood, and leaned against him thoughtfully: "So, if I don't treat you well, you'll be sad and heartbroken, and that's why you'll be plagued by the Shattered Soul Dream; as long as I treat you well and make you happy, the Shattered Soul Dream won't be those tormenting dreams anymore?"
Mu Qingheng chuckled softly, "Yes."
"And if I do something wrong in the future and make you angry..." Mu Qingheng smiled and carefully tucked a stray hair behind her ear. "Hiting or punishing me would only tire my hands and make me sick. With this, you can vent your anger properly."
Mu Meng could hardly believe it. What kind of thought process was this? She reached out and pinched Mu Qingheng's cheek, but not too hard: "Brother, don't say things like that anymore. The most important thing for you now is to learn to love yourself as much as you love me."
Mu Qingheng was indeed silent for a moment, but soon he smiled and said gently, "Brother promises you, I will do my best."
"You have to do your best in this kind of thing," Mu Meng said, pursing her lips. "You need to know that you are not only Mu Qingheng, but also my brother, the person I love. The person I love is kind and compassionate, and he gave his life to protect all living beings. No one in this world has done better than him. So I don't want to see anyone in this world treat you badly, not even yourself."
Mu Qingheng smiled slightly, but a sudden wave of emotion welled up in her eyes. She blinked gently, suppressing the unexpected tears.
She sighed softly, resting her chin on Mu Meng's head, and murmured, "Mengmeng, why are you so good to me..."
Mu Meng's heart stirred, and she naturally understood what he was thinking. She hugged him back and tightened her arms: "You deserve it, don't think nonsense."
She tilted her head back and laughed, "From now on, kiss me every time you have a wild thought."
The smile in Mu Qingheng's clear eyes never faded, and as soon as Mu Meng finished speaking, his brows furrowed with even more affection.
He didn't speak, but held the back of her head with his large hand and gently kissed the corner of her lips.
They both laughed, and Mu Meng took the initiative to kiss his chin: "In short, according to what you said, we don't need to worry about the Shattered Soul Dream for the time being, but we shouldn't give up right away. We should still try to find a way to remove it. However, compared to the Shattered Soul Dream, the Nine Poisons Bone-Eating Poison is more important right now."
As long as the brother isn't heartbroken, the Shattered Soul Dream won't flare up for the time being, but the Nine Poisons Devouring Bones is unreasonable and has nothing to do with emotions; it's purely a bone-deep poison.
"Nine Poisons Devouring Bones isn't a big deal..." Mu Qingheng smiled. "Its poisoning doesn't occur frequently, and besides causing some pain, it doesn't have any other effects, so..."
Mu Meng's gaze gradually turned serious, and she stared at him with a half-smile.
"So what?" she asked with a sneer.
Mu Qingheng realized that he had just promised her, so he quickly hugged her and kissed the corner of her eye helplessly, "So think of a way, think of a way to remove the poison."
As the two were talking, there was a knock at the door. Mu Meng went over to look and said with a smile, "Sister, brother-in-law, come in and sit down."
It was Mu Luo and Zhong Liwei who entered hand in hand. Mu Qingheng, hearing the commotion, also came over. Mu Luo smiled slightly at him and curtsied, saying, "Brother."
Mu Qingheng's eyes were calm and gentle as he reached out to help her up, saying, "Luo Luo, there's no need for such formalities between us."
He turned to look at Zhong Liwei, pursed his lips, and bowed. Zhong Liwei quickly grabbed his wrist and said, "Brother is Luo Luo's elder brother and also my elder. How can you bow to me like this? It is really against the rules."
Mu Qingheng parted his lips slightly and said softly, "It's only right. I've wronged you in many ways before, and I don't know how to make up for it..."
Zhongli waved his hand slightly and smiled, "We're family, so there's no need for formalities. Brother, you don't need to feel guilty. I know you saved Ze'er's life in the Northern Frontier, and I haven't been able to properly repay that kindness. It was my fault for being impolite. Now that all the past grievances are in the past, let's put everything aside and focus on the future as a family."
Mu Qingheng smiled, his voice low: "Thank you."
Mu Meng smiled and lowered her head, secretly taking Mu Qingheng's hand from below.
Mu Luo shook her head and chuckled, then asked gently, "Have you gone to pay your respects to Father since you've returned?"
“We went, but it was bad timing. Father was fast asleep after taking his medicine. His attendant said he sleeps for two hours every day. My brother and I will go later.”
Mu Meng smiled and asked, "But sister, why did you suddenly come to find me? Did something happen outside?"
"No, everything is fine outside. It's just that I didn't expect you to come back so suddenly. I haven't had time to prepare a new palace for my brother to live in yet..." Mu Meng explained, "Father thought that Changjin Palace was too remote and cold, and it wasn't suitable for my brother to live in. Awei and I thought so too, but we haven't found a place we like yet."
Mu Qingheng opened his mouth in a daze, then quickly shook his head: "No need for such trouble, Luo Luo, it's fine for me to stay in the original palace."
Mu Luo smiled and said, "This is not a trouble. Brother is the son of the Heavenly Emperor, so he should not live in such a remote place. In the past, when you were young, you were often away fighting, so it was fine. Now that you have recovered from your illness and are resting at home, you should naturally move to a warmer and brighter place."
Mu Qingheng looked uneasy, and even his palms were slightly sweaty. Mu Meng glanced at him and guessed that he seemed to be thinking of a way to decline.
Now, when he faces people he still feels indebted to, and when faced with their kindness, he is as helpless as a child, wishing he could humble himself to the dust. This is truly heartbreaking.
She thought for a moment, "Sister, brother-in-law, actually I don't really agree with building a new palace for brother. First, it will attract attention and require him to socialize. Second, he won't feel at ease living there, and it won't be good for his health. After all, we won't stay at Jiutianmen forever; we'll have to go back to Kunlun Realm after a while."
Just as Mu Qingheng breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Mu Meng say again, "Of course, Father and you are right. Changjin Palace is indeed too remote and cold. I don't agree with him going back to live there either."
Immediately, Mu Meng concluded: "So I think there's no need for such trouble. Just stay in my palace."
Mu Luo: "Huh?"
A note from the author:
The extra chapters, unless there's a specific plot point, are generally not angsty; they're all sweet and romantic. Um... they're not updated daily, so you can check back around 9-10 PM, hehehe.
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