Time Travel and Love

Chapter 536 Half of the Truth

"Mother..." Mo Jiangqing hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "You... must be cautious. This move by the emperor may be a form of honor, but it could also be seen as flattery. If the court officials learn of this, you'll become a target of public criticism."

Mo Jiangche obviously realized it as well, but he didn't know how to put it into words, so he kept frowning and thinking. When he heard Mo Jiangqing's words, he also agreed.

Chu Qingmeng's eyes lit up, and his mood instantly improved. "Yeah, then what? What do you think I should do?"

"..." Mo Jiangqing suddenly felt as if his mother knew what to do but was deliberately testing him.

"..." Mo Jiangche knew Chu Qingmeng better than Mo Jiangqing. Her eyes clearly showed that she was expecting the child to give the correct answer.

Mo Liujin shook his head helplessly and chuckled. He ruffled her hair and said, "They are adults now. It's normal for them to have such thoughts. Don't always treat them like children."

Chu Qingmeng was embarrassed for a moment, then waved his hand and explained, "Your thinking is correct. You must be more cautious in your words and actions in the future. However, my situation is special, so my words and actions are different."

"Father and Mother, can you please be frank with your son?" Mo Jiangqing refused to accept Chu Qingmeng's ambiguous words. Uncle Eleven treated Mother very specially, but this specialness was tacitly accepted by his father.

Chu Qingmeng was silent for a long time. He couldn't tell the truth. Even if he told them, they wouldn't believe it. Mainly, this fact was too ridiculous.

"There are many things I can't explain clearly to you right now. Since you want an explanation, before I give it to you, you must first promise that no matter what you hear, you will suppress those inappropriate thoughts of yours and remember the four words loyalty to the emperor and patriotism."

Chu Qingmeng looked unusually serious. The two brothers nodded in agreement, and even Mo Liujin became curious.

"Strictly speaking, Eleven and I aren't bound by interests. He... is my chosen puppet. From the beginning of my collaboration with him, I wanted to find an emperor who wouldn't be wary of your father and support him in ascending the throne."

Mo Liujin was slightly shocked, but then he understood. After all, his Qing Meng's lifelong pursuit was to be a parasite, and before being a parasite, he naturally had to eliminate all threats.

Mo Jiangqing's legs went weak in disbelief, and he grabbed Mo Jiangche's arm and forced himself to calm down.

Mo Jiangche froze. Was he hallucinating? It took him a long time to hear his own voice. "How... is it possible... just on the fifth floor?"

"There's more than just the fifth floor." Chu Qingmeng looked at the father and his two sons, his eyes devoid of joking. "Although he's a puppet, he has absolute authority. As long as he doesn't touch your father, I'll ensure his eternal reign. And he knows I have no interest in the position of emperor, otherwise it wouldn't be his turn."

This time, the two brothers took a long time to calm down. However, Mo Liujin understood that it was not only the father-daughter relationship, but also the interests and the country, so he doted on her and gave her power without hesitation.

Seeing the two people in a trance, Chu Qingmeng sighed, "That position is not a good thing. The father and son in the royal family don't have the father's love, the son's filial piety, the brother's friendship and the younger brother's respect. All I ask is that you live in peace and health for the rest of your life."

When the two of them came back to their senses, Mo Jiangqing looked at her and smiled helplessly, "Mother, you worry too much. Son, I don't have such big ambitions."

Mo Jiangche smiled helplessly, "Mother, I know my own limitations. You don't have to worry about that."

Chu Qingmeng felt relieved, knowing that the fifth floor would be left to the two of them in the future, but as for the Qie family... she still had to think about it.

After discussing the heavy topic, Chu Qingmeng relaxed and couldn't help but complain, "Do you usually write such nonsense in your memorials?"

Mo Liujin: "..."

Mo Jiangqing: "..."

Mo Jiangche: "..."

"By the way, how is the situation with the iron ore this time?" Chu Qingmeng looked at Mo Liujin.

"Didn't Wu Qing tell you?" Mo Liujin was also curious.

Chu Qingmeng shook his head. "I've been angry with Zhezi every day lately and have no time to care about the affairs of the Qi family."

"No weapons were found in the iron mine. The Qi family acted quickly, and it was the side branches who took the blame, so the main lineage couldn't be harmed. After three days, when all the charges have been determined, we can proceed with the search and confiscation."

Mo Liujin just felt that it was something that was expected. Which noble family didn't have some means to protect their lives?

Chu Qingmeng nodded without saying anything, feeling heartbroken.

Mo Yunting covered up the memorial by saying his hand hurt, and he had a maid write it for him. The days seemed to settle down like this, and there was no more movement from the court or the harem.

A month later, Yunyin Villa.

The sky is full of stars and the moonlight is bright.

Mo Liujin looked at the shoulders that were exposed from beneath the gauze dress soaked by the hot spring water. Even though it was just her back, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face. He quietly entered the water, one arm around her waist, the other stroking her shoulder. "Madam, you look truly delicious."

"..." Chu Qingmeng cursed the old pervert in his heart, feeling both amused and helpless, but he did not move. He let him pull her into his arms and sit on the steps under the water.

Mo Liujin lowered his head and gently bit her shoulder, then gradually moved on to kissing her neck, cheek, and small mouth. His voice was full of temptation as he nuzzled into her ears. "Madam, there was something interesting in the little book yesterday. Let's try it."

"...Are you a pervert? Why do you just watch that?"

"Yes." Mo Liujin didn't care what she meant and just responded to block her mouth.