Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 274 The Warmth of Family

Zhenbei Palace.

back yard.

Zhao Mingyue and the others were still waiting in the pavilion.

After Guan Yu returned, he recounted the entire situation.

Of course, his version was simpler: the prince chatted with those people, and after the chat, those people left.

But no one went back to sleep.

Wen Ruoxi lay on the stone table, her eyelids drooping.

"Sister Mingyue, why hasn't our husband returned yet?"

Zhao Mingyue held her teacup; the tea had long since gone cold, but she didn't drink it.

"Soon."

Ye Qingying leaned against the pillar, arms crossed, and stubbornly said:

"I didn't wait for him. I just couldn't sleep, so I came out to admire the moon."

Blue Phoenix looked up at the sky—the east was already turning a pale white.

She didn't say anything, she just smiled.

Su Xiaoxiao and Murong Xue leaned close together and whispered:

"Sister Xue'er, will my husband be alright?"

"No, my husband is very capable."

That's what she said, but Murong Xue's eyes remained fixed on the courtyard gate.

……

Finally, a figure descended from the sky.

Lin Chen landed in the garden, saw this group of people, and smiled helplessly:

Why aren't you all going to sleep?

Zhao Mingyue was the first to spot Lin Chen and rushed over instantly.

Without saying a word, she simply hugged Lin Chen tightly.

Lin Chen was a little confused by Zhao Mingyue's sudden action. He looked down at her, then smiled and patted her on the back.

"Okay, okay, it's alright."

Zhao Mingyue didn't let go, burying her face in his chest, her voice muffled:

"Why did it take so long?"

Lin Chen chuckled and said, "I chatted with someone for a while, which took up some time."

By this time, Liu Ruyan and the others had already surrounded them, chattering all at once:

"Husband, have they all left?"

Will they come again?

"Are you alright? Let me see—"

As Xiao Yulou spoke, he reached out to touch it.

Lin Chen took a step back, his face serious:

"What are you doing? In public, be mindful of your behavior."

Xiao Yulou rolled her eyes: "What are you pretending for? We've seen every part of your body."

Everyone: "..."

Liu Ruyan coughed, bringing the topic back:

"Get to the point, are those people really not going to cause any more trouble?"

Lin Chen nodded: "No, they won't fight anytime soon."

He looked around at the group of people, all of whom had bloodshot eyes, and felt a little guilty.

"Alright, it's almost dawn. Go back to sleep. Pregnant women shouldn't stay up late, don't you know?"

Ye Qingying yawned, but halfway through, she suddenly remembered something and forced it back down, maintaining her aloof persona.

"Okay, okay, go to sleep, I wasn't waiting for you, I just—"

Lin Chen replied, "It's about moon gazing, I know."

Ye Qingying gave Lin Chen a strange look, then turned and left.

The crowd dispersed.

Lin Chen put his arm around Zhao Mingyue and walked into the courtyard.

After taking a couple of steps, I suddenly remembered something.

I glanced back.

Lan Fenghuang, Liu Shengxue, Yao Yao, and a few others were still standing at a distance, watching him.

When he turned around, the women were slightly taken aback.

Lin Chen smiled at them and waved:

"Go to bed early, tomorrow—no, I mean, get up late tonight and catch up on some sleep."

Blue Phoenix smiled and waved her hand.

Liu Shengxue bowed slightly.

Yao Yao smiled and nodded.

Qing'er and her five daughters gracefully bowed.

Lin Chen withdrew his gaze and continued walking with his arm around Zhao Mingyue.

……

In the room.

Lin Chen lay on the couch, with Zhao Mingyue leaning against him.

There was a moment of silence.

Zhao Mingyue suddenly spoke: "Husband."

"Um?"

"Will those people really give up?"

Lin Chen thought for a moment: "No, but it won't break out easily."

Zhao Mingyue raised her head and looked at Lin Chen, waiting for him to continue.

Lin Chen explained, "They've come to probe the situation today."

Now that they've tested the waters and know we're not so easy to manipulate, they won't completely break ties for the time being.

The next step should be... to wait for a major upheaval? Or to try and win them over? In any case, they won't take direct action.

Zhao Mingyue nodded and leaned back into Lin Chen's arms.

After a while, she asked again, "Husband, when did you get those eighteen Arhats?"

Lin Chen laughed: "What? Curious?"

Zhao Mingyue nodded: "Mm."

Lin Chen thought for a moment and organized his thoughts:

"I've always had it, but I didn't want to show it until the time came to use it."

"Given the situation today, if we don't reveal our strength now, they'll really think we're pushovers."

Zhao Mingyue didn't ask any more questions.

She knew that Lin Chen had his reasons for not speaking.

She simply hugged Lin Chen gently and pressed her face against his chest.

Lin Chen held her close, watching the sky outside the window gradually brighten.

Scenes from tonight flashed through my mind.

That old fox, Bai Mei, smiled and spoke shrewdly, but every word he uttered was a test.

Jian Wusheng's arrogant demeanor made him seem to look down on everyone.

The rest of them were polite on the surface, but they couldn't hide their arrogant attitude.

One last thing—

Mei Jiu Niang's kiss.

Soft, warm, and carrying her scent.

He suddenly smiled.

This woman wants to devour him, but she's not assertive enough.

If he really wanted to be tough, he probably would have—or perhaps just given up…

Hearing Lin Chen laugh, Zhao Mingyue looked up and asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Lin Chen looked down at her, his expression serious:

"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered that today's matter was handled quite well."

Zhao Mingyue stared at Lin Chen for two seconds, then narrowed her eyes:

"real?"

Lin Chen said earnestly, "Really."

Zhao Mingyue snorted and leaned back again:

"Fine, don't tell me then."

Lin Chen smiled but didn't reply, looking out the window.

It's almost dawn.

After a whole night of tossing and turning, it's time to sleep.

He closed his eyes.

The last thought in my mind was—

Who cares what sect or holy land it is, let them come.

At worst, I'll flip the table.

Anyway, he has the Eighteen Arhats, Guan Yu and the others, and he has the system.

Just do it.

……

Outside the window, it was dawn.

Zhao Mingyue listened to Lin Chen's breathing gradually become steady, and knew that he had fallen asleep.

She didn't move, just leaned against him.

After a while, she suddenly sighed softly.

"Fool."

She said in a low voice.

"You think I don't know what you're laughing at?"

She reached out and tapped Lin Chen's chest.

"That Mei Jiu Niang, is she seducing you again?"

Lin Chen was asleep and unresponsive.

Zhao Mingyue stared at Lin Chen for a while, then smiled.

Forget it.

As long as she has enough to eat, that's fine!