At this moment, Jing Zhe realized how wise it was to bring Zhang Xiaoyu along!
She not only encouraged him to find other women, but also comforted other women. What a truly virtuous wife!
Jing Zhe waved his hand and laughed, "Xiao Yu, don't explain anymore. In the end, it's still my fault!"
"It's all your fault!"
Although she felt much better, Mu Qingren still couldn't help but say a few more words to Jing Zhe.
Then, he asked curiously, "With your current status, do you really need to hide your identity to deal with the manager of Juxianlou?"
Jing Zhe is now a high-ranking official of the second rank. He has good relations with the Duke of Huguo, the Prime Minister and others, and is also highly valued by Emperor An. Dealing with a shopkeeper like Hu is as easy as crushing an ant for him. Hiding his identity is a complete overreaction!
Jing Zhe laughed and said, "Hiding my identity isn't just about getting a Juxianlou restaurant..."
So Jing Zhe recounted the conversation he overheard that night with the Crown Prince of Yu and others, and then analyzed: "According to my speculation, since the King of Yu and the King of Jin are in such close contact, they must have been colluding with each other in private long ago. The King of Jin's rebellion must have been planned with him long ago. After all, if the King of Jin were to rebel, Ruzhou is a very important strategic location, as it is the only way from Jinxi to Jingzhou, and also the only way for Jingzhou to connect Jiangling and Kunlun County."
Therefore, the King of Jin's collusion with the King of Yu completely strangled the lifeline of Jingzhou. If Jingzhou were isolated, the court would be in grave danger! That's why I must conceal my identity—to uncover this big fish, the King of Yu!
Mu Qingren understood, but still pouted, "You could have told us in advance! Aren't you afraid that if we suddenly see you today and don't know anything, we'll be exposed?"
"I'm not afraid."
Jing Zhe smiled and shook his head, then gazed tenderly into Mu Qingren's eyes and said affectionately, "I trust you as much as I trust myself. So even if I don't tell you, I know you definitely won't give me away!"
"..."
These were undoubtedly the best words of love, and Mu Qingren was instantly powerless to resist them.
Jing Zhe added fuel to the fire: "Xiaoyu is right. The reason I chose to leave Jingzhou right after the New Year and travel day and night to come to Ruzhou was so that I could spend a reunion Lantern Festival with you and the Garden Master. Fortunately..."
As he spoke, Jing Zhe glanced at the full moon hanging high outside the door and laughed, "I've arrived!"
Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu were deeply moved and slowly walked up to hug Jing Zhe from both sides.
Zhang Xiaoyu secretly winked at Jing Zhe, who then gave her a thumbs-up, indicating that she deserved half of his military achievements!
...
After hugging for a while, Mu Qingren got up from Jing Zhe's arms and said with a smile, "Today is the Lantern Festival, we should eat glutinous rice balls. You sit here for a while, I'll go cook some glutinous rice balls."
Jing Zhe shook his head, "We won't eat glutinous rice balls tonight."
"Not eating Yuanxiao?"
Mu Qingren was somewhat surprised, "If we don't eat glutinous rice balls on the Lantern Festival, what else can we eat?"
Jing Zhe grinned and pointed at Mu Qingren.
"I'll eat you."
"..."
Then it pointed to Wang Yingqiu and Zhang Xiaoyu.
"And you, and you too!"
"..."
Mu Qingren and Zhang Xiaoyu blushed instantly, while Wang Yingqiu, having spent the most time with Jing Zhe and played the most games with him, didn't show much shyness upon hearing this. Instead, she looked at him with a charming expression.
"Do you really have such a good appetite? I'm afraid you won't be able to finish it and you'll embarrass yourself!"
Since both Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu became Jing Zhe's women, they outwardly addressed each other as master and disciple, but in private, they had long been sisters.
As soon as Wang Yingqiu finished speaking, Jing Zhe became dissatisfied.
"What are you saying? It's only been a few days, and you've already forgotten your husband's prowess? Believe me, I'll make sure neither of you can get out of bed tomorrow!"
Wang Yingqiu exchanged a glance with the other two women, then smiled knowingly and said together.
"letter!"
"I don't believe it!"
After she finished speaking, all three women were stunned.
The one who said "trust" was naturally Zhang Xiaoyu, who had been following Jing Zhe closely recently.
Mu Qingren and Zhu Xinning were unaware of the changes that had occurred to Jing Zhe. They knew Jing Zhe was powerful, but they were no pushovers either! Especially since both of them had recently made breakthroughs in their cultivation, and with Zhang Xiaoyu joining them today, it was three against one. What were they afraid of?
So after hearing Zhang Xiaoyu's words, Mu Qingren laughed and said, "Xiaoyu, why are you boosting others' arrogance while diminishing your own?"
Wang Yingqiu also laughed and said, "Yes, Xiaoyu, you have two older sisters here, so you don't need to be afraid!"
"..."
Zhang Xiaoyu thought for a moment. She and her second sister Zhu Xinning were ordinary women who did not know martial arts, while Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu were women with high martial arts skills. Perhaps they were really very powerful!
However, Zhang Xiaoyu still dared not let her guard down, so she said with a smile, "Are you two sisters that powerful? I don't know martial arts, and I'm really afraid of my husband—how about I just stand by and watch how you two sisters teach him a lesson?"
Wang Yingqiu nodded after listening: "Okay, then Xiaoyu will keep a close eye on things!"
"..."
Even the most reserved woman in public can become shockingly open when she lets loose in front of her man, a problem many men inevitably face after marriage.
Before marriage, her aunt was a roadblock; after marriage, her aunt was a savior…
However, this problem does not exist for Jing Zhe.
"It seems there aren't any beds here big enough for four people..."
At this point, Wang Yingqiu discovered the problem.
However, Jing Zhe waved his hand, "Tonight, we don't need to be in bed!"
"Not in bed? Then where are you?"
“I remember you guys mentioned in Jinxi that there’s a natural hot spring on the mountain behind Wuxian Pavilion. We’ve been traveling for so long and haven’t had a proper bath yet. I really miss the feeling of taking a bath!”
As he spoke, Jing Zhe's gaze lingered unabashedly on Mu Qingren and the others.
"..."
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