Kiyomi Tsuki and His Fox

Chapter 105

Cai Zhonghe solemnly introduced, "Mother, this is Qing Jianyue. Please don't be angry, he's always been mischievous."

The women laughed.

Madam Cai looked at him sternly, a sudden gleam of amazement flashing in her eyes. This boy gave off a strange feeling. He was neither like a man nor a woman, his entire being enveloped in an elfin air. How could such a person exist in the world? She couldn't help but look around; the women all wore smiles, clearly familiar with the boy's mischievousness.

Qing Jianyue was also observing Madam Cai. She was in her fifties, yet her hair was still shiny black, and her beautiful face, aside from a few fine wrinkles, was fair with a rosy glow. Tall and slightly plump, she still exuded a unique feminine charm. What captivated Qing Jianyue most were Madam Cai's clear eyes, which held a dignified air yet also possessed a mother's gentleness and love.

Suddenly, Kiyomi Tsuki smiled, his clear, sparkling eyes twinkling like stars in the night sky. His smile was like that of an innocent baby, revealing the happiest, most blissful, and most radiant light to its mother.

Mrs. Cai was instantly touched, and a smile couldn't help but bloom on her face. "You're such a clever child. Tell me, why did you hide it under the table?"

I'm hungry.

The answer was given with confidence and conviction.

The women chuckled.

Madam Cai said, both amused and annoyed, "If you're hungry, you don't have to hide under the table to eat."

Kiyomi Tsuki exclaimed, "I stole it, so of course I can't do it openly; I have to hide it and eat it."

Bi Jing finally caught on and asked, "Are you the monster who stole the fish porridge?"

Kiyomi Tsuki exclaimed in surprise, "A yokai? Where is there a yokai?"

Cai Zhonghe cursed, "Idiot, you are that monster."

"Handsome brother, you scolded me again. I'm going to tell on you!" Qing Jianyue pointed at him and shouted.

"Who cares about you?" Cai Zhonghe scoffed.

Madam Cai smiled and asked, "What complaint do you want to file?"

“Pretty brother, he always bullies me. Take this one time, for example. I went to the steamed bun shop to eat steamed buns. They cost one coin for three buns. The three buns were my and Fox’s dinner. But as soon as we went out, Pretty brother stomped on us and turned us into mincemeat. Fox and I were rolling on the ground like gourds. When I asked Pretty brother for the three buns back for one coin, he completely ignored me.”

Cai Zhonghe was both amused and exasperated. "Qing Jianyue, you still remember those three buns for one coin? I'm truly impressed."

Madam Cai exclaimed in shock and anger, "Is Zhonghe really this arrogant outside? Hasn't he compensated you with a single penny?"

Kiyoshi Tsuki honestly replied, "Yes, he gave me a silver ingot."

Madam Cai was taken aback. "Isn't one ingot of silver enough?"

Kiyomi Tsuki said in a serious tone, "I want three buns for one coin."

He Yunya asked, "May I ask, Young Master Jianyue, where did that ingot of silver go?"

Kiyomi Tsuki brazenly declared, "I put it in my pocket."

The women burst into laughter.

Madam Cai laughed and said, "You little rascal!"

Qing Jianyue tugged at Madam Cai's sleeve and said in a pitiful tone, "Auntie, I'm not lying to you. Not only is that handsome brother arrogant and domineering, but he also cheats and swindles, squandering all the money he gets. That day, he not only didn't give me a single penny for the three buns, but he also stuffed me into the carriage and forcibly took me to a brothel."

Upon hearing the word "brothel," Madam Cai was filled with rage. She slammed her hand on the table and berated him, "Zhonghe, you beast! It's one thing for you to be promiscuous and dissolute, but you actually dared to take Jianyue to such a place! Believe me or not, I'll break your legs!"

Cai Zhonghe was both angry and anxious, and cried out, "Mother, don't listen to his one-sided story."

Kiyoshi pouted and said, "Auntie, everything I said is true. Everyone here can testify in court. So, you don't need to hesitate any longer. Quickly order the chief law enforcement officer to beat up this handsome brother. Don't be polite, beat him up like a whole roasted suckling pig."

His two rows of teeth, gleaming like pearls, were biting at the corner of Madam Cai's green sleeve, his face filled with a joyful, dreamlike expression, and his two dark blue eyes even reflected the wonderful image of Cai Zhonghe being roasted alive.

"You little devil, I'm going to strangle you today."

Cai Zhonghe grabbed him by the neck from behind, making a gesture as if he was about to strangle him.

清见月哇哇大叫：“哎呀，救命啊，救命啊。伯母，漂亮哥哥又欺侮我，你快揍他，快揍他，揍的他再也不敢风流花心，马上娶个漂亮媳妇回来给您老人生个美若天仙的孙女。”

The women didn't care about their image anymore; they laughed so hard they were bent over.

Madam Cai wiped away her tears, laughing so hard she could barely breathe. "How could this child be so mischievous? Oh my, it's hilarious!"

Grandma Cai smiled and said, "Mother, you'll see in time how funny Jianyue is."

Madam Cai smiled and looked at Qing Jian Yue. He was making faces at Cai Zhong He, who was both amused and annoyed, and pinched his cheek a few times. Madam Cai noticed these actions and kept them in mind; there was something unusual between her youngest son and this mischievous Qing Jian Yue.

"The old man is here."

The cotton curtain was lifted, and Cai Bo'an entered with his head bowed. The women stood up. Cai Bo'an bowed and said, "Mother, Madam Lu and the Lord of the Fortress have arrived."

Madam Cai stood up and said, "Help me to the living room to greet the guests."

Cai Bo'an and Cai Zhonghe supported their mother on either side as the group headed straight for the living room. Inside, not only were Madam Lu and her son present, but also Madam Li and her son, Qingfeng, and several important lords and high-ranking officials. Anyone with any connection to the Cai family came to pay their respects to Madam Cai.

Madam Cai looked with satisfaction at the young faces filling the room, beaming from ear to ear, and said, "I never imagined that things would change so much since I came back. Everywhere I go, there's so much energy and vitality. It makes me feel like I've returned to my youth, when the old lord was in charge of everything. But the old lord was the best at using people; from top to bottom, there were so many talented people. Our Lu Family Fortress is so powerful now; even Tianlong Fortress has to give way to us."

Lu Qingcheng's eyes shone with admiration. "I hope I won't disgrace Grandpa."

Madam Cai smiled and said, "Fengxian, you've finally made it! Look at Qingcheng, how handsome and majestic he is! He really has the legacy of the late Lord of the Fortress. Qingfeng is the same, gentle and refined, with an elegant demeanor. Such a good son is truly a source of pride for any mother."

Lu Qingcheng and Qingfeng were taken aback, and the others were also surprised.

Madam Lu's expression changed slightly, but she quickly forced a smile. "What are you saying, elder sister? I'll only be able to say I've made it through when I close my eyes one day. Elder sister is so carefree, Bo'an is steady and reliable, and your wife is virtuous and capable. She manages the household perfectly and has given you two great grandsons. Unlike Qingcheng."

Madam Cai seemed to realize the inappropriateness of her words and smiled awkwardly without saying anything.

Madam Li interjected, "If you ask me, eldest sister should arrange a marriage for Qingcheng."