Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 391: Xiao Family

In a certain sense, Xiao Yunxi is, after all, of royal descent, whereas Chen Mo is a subject.

Out of etiquette, Chen Mo’s behavior is an unforgivable crime of disrespect to his superior.

Under Chen Mo’s strong insistence, Xiao Yunxi had no choice but to angrily shout at him, "Audacious Chen Mo, how dare you act so presumptuously in front of me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll report to the Emperor and have him execute your entire clan?"

"I’m not afraid." Chen Mo kissed Xiao Yunxi’s fragrant shoulder and said, "As they say, ’A ghost dies under a peony even with no regrets.’ With such a beautiful lady as you, even death would be worth it for me."

"Presumptuous, how dare you, Chen Mo, commit such disrespect to your superior."

"Tonight, I have decided to commit it anyway."

"Audacious... no... don’t wake Zheng’Er."

...

"Wuh wuh wuh..."

Xiao Yunxi’s hair was disheveled, and her black nightgown was torn to an indecent state, revealing a vast expanse of white, smooth skin. Her face was still flushed as she curled up in the corner of the bed, sobbing softly.

Chen Mo, already dressed neatly, stood beside her sipping tea with a contented expression, saying, "Rest assured, your choice was not wrong. Following Prince Huai, the Xiao Family has no future."

Chen Mo walked toward Xiao Yunxi.

Xiao Yunxi said nothing, feeling only wronged in her heart. When she saw Chen Mo sitting on the edge of the bed, reaching for her, she was startled, bit her red lips tightly, and pleaded softly, "Marquis... I... I really can’t go on."

Though she was a Fifth-Grade Martial Artist, she could not withstand being tormented for nearly two hours.

But Chen Mo raised a hand to wipe away Xiao Yunxi’s tears at the corner of her eyes, dotingly saying, "You’re such a grown-up and still crying."

"By the way, didn’t you want to see Aunt Lian? I’ll have her come over tomorrow to accompany you."

Aunt Lian was a Fourth-Grade Martial Artist. When she was initially detained at Wuguan, Chen Mo had isolated her, a Middle-Grade Martial Artist, without letting her alone with Xiao Yunxi.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunxi raised her head, her tears swirling in her eyes, "Really?"

"Of course."

Chen Mo nodded and then said, "I forgot to tell you that I had captured your Xiao family members, including Xiao Yan and Xiao Shou, when I attacked Wuguan. On your behalf, I plan to release them."

Though he had already released them, Chen Mo could still use it as a favor.

He was shameless.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunxi felt relieved inside and said, "Thank you, I will write to my parents. However, my father might not heed my words. If things don’t work out, you can’t blame me."

"Rest assured, I care too much for my lady to blame her," Chen Mo clasped Xiao Yunxi’s hand in his and gently stroked her hand back, saying softly, "Alright, it’s getting late. I won’t stay with the lady tonight."

Just as Chen Mo was about to get up, he suddenly remembered something and said, "I almost forgot, today’s leftovers haven’t been eaten yet."

Xiao Yunxi’s face turned as red as a boiled duck.

...

Jiangnan, the most prosperous land of the Great Song.

Due to its geographical location, Jiangnan has been at the heart of the country throughout the ages, making its cultural characteristics evolve from a martial orientation to a literary one, with its cultural status shifting from marginal to central.

And depending on the Dragon’s merit in Jiangnan, the Xiao Family, after hundreds of years of development, has absolute influence there.

If Jiangnan literati wish to become officials, they must associate with the Xiao Family, as more than half of Jiangnan’s officials are members of the Xiao Family, and the remaining half has more or less some connection with them.

As a result, Jiangnan’s discourse and public opinions are controlled by the Xiao Family.

Especially after the great turmoil when the Xiao Family gained control over Jiangnan’s Garrison Soldiers.

In Jiangnan, the Xiao Family is as mighty as the heavens.

After Xiao Quan left Prince Huai’s army camp, due to the waterways being blocked by Chen Mo, he had to take a long detour and finally returned to the Xiao Family.

Upon returning, he didn’t dare to pause even for a moment. He hastily found the Patriarch, who is Xiao Yunxi’s father, to inform him about the current situation of the Princess Consort and the Young Master.

Xiao Yunxi’s father, Xiao Jing, as the Patriarch of Xiao Family, had already heard about the happenings in Huai State.

He also learned about his daughter and grandson being captured by Chen Mo.

However, he wasn’t aware that Chen Mo had just released three ladies and their children while keeping his daughter and grandson.

Upon hearing this from Xiao Quan, Xiao Jing became anxious, his face turned slightly pale, and he expressed his sorrow.

After all, since Xiao Chongrong’s death in battle, Xiao Jing had invested the family’s hope in his daughter and grandson, Chu Zheng.

After all, in today’s world, the one with the greatest chance to inherit the throne, and who legally qualified, was none other than Prince Huai.

If Prince Huai succeeded to the throne, Chu Zheng would become the Crown Prince, and upon Prince Huai’s eventual demise, Chu Zheng would become the Emperor. Consequently, the Xiao Family, as the maternal family, would surely receive substantial rewards and rise even higher.

However, now that Chen Mo has captured Chu Zheng, should anything happen to him, the Xiao Family’s investments in Prince Huai would be entirely wasted.

How could Xiao Jing not be anxious?

But that was not all. Xiao Quan went on to mention that the Li, Xiao, and Gan families were already competing for the position of Crown Prince.

He returned to discuss with Xiao Jing about what to do next.

Should they continue to support Prince Huai?

Furthermore, Chen Mo has currently occupied the Qing, Yu, Lin, and Huai Four States and has formed an alliance with the Wu Family, forming a blockade against Jiangnan, seemingly intending to annex Jiangnan.

"What are Prince Huai’s intentions?" Xiao Jing asked solemnly.

"Prince Huai believes that a gentleman’s revenge can wait ten years, choosing to endure and wait for the situation to change," Xiao Quan replied.

But while Prince Huai can afford to wait, the Xiao Family cannot.

Prince Huai does not just have one son, Chu Zheng; if Chu Zheng perishes, he has other heirs.

But the Xiao Family relies solely on Chu Zheng. If he doesn’t return, there’s no need for the Xiao Family to support Prince Huai.

"Xiao Quan, you should make preparations immediately, and on behalf of the Xiao Family, go to Huai State," Xiao Jing instructed solemnly.

The Xiao Family must rescue Chu Zheng.

"Understood."

...

Linzhou.

Xiangyang City.

Since Chen Mo learned that Prince Huai attacked Qingzhou and then continued to raid Yu State, for the safety of his family, he arranged for them to be brought to Linzhou.

In a luxurious mansion in the city. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

This residence is heavily guarded, with the Divine Brave Guards patrolling day and night.

In the pavilion of the mansion’s backyard.

"The baby kicked me again." Xia Zhiqing, almost seven months pregnant, had a large, protruding belly. Although her Martial Artist status didn’t yet hinder her movements, for the child’s safety, Xia Zhiqing avoided walking as much as possible.

At this moment, she gently stroked her large belly over her loose clothes, feeling somewhat emotional.

"Being so lively, it’s definitely a boy." Zhi Ning, taking care of her, slightly jealously pouted and said, "That scoundrel, it’s been so long, and he doesn’t even return to visit. He must be fooling around with other women somewhere."