Смертная любовь в эпоху Северной Сун

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"Perhaps the medicine has lost its effectiveness!"

"How could that be! Dongfang Yao, stop making excuses, Gouwa is yours. You already have a child, but I don't! So, the mistress's next child must be mine, you can't take it from me!"

"This is outrageous! I..."

"You two shut up." After putting on her clothes, Rongyue glanced at the two of them and casually twirled her black hair: "No need to argue. Gouwa has nothing to do with you. He's mine. Is that alright?"

Both pairs of eyes lit up at the same time.

"So, you're saying you want to give each of us another child?"

Dream on! Do you think she's a professional manufacturer? Keep dreaming!

With a radiant smile, she raised her delicate hand and gently patted their handsome faces, but her voice held a hidden edge: "If you're so capable, then have your own! Let me tell you, in this lifetime, Gouwa is my only child!"

After tidying her clothes and getting out of bed, Rongyue put on a gentle smile and went to open the door for her little darling outside...

"Actually, I think Gouwa's temper is a lot like mine when I was a child... Hey, why are you glaring at me? If you don't believe me, you can ask Father! Gouwa and I were practically cut from the same mold when we were kids!"

Staring intently at Tuoba Chen, who appeared to be pleased, Dongfang Yao's face darkened. After a long while, she uttered a meaningful remark: "Tuoba Chen, I've discovered how cunning you are!"

"Huh? Really?" Touching his face, Tuoba Chen exclaimed in surprise, "I didn't know I had such a great advantage! How come I never noticed it before? Xiao Yao, thank you for reminding me!"

His handsome face stiffened again and again, and he squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth: "You're welcome."

"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. I've been missing my daughter terribly all night! I have to go see my lovely daughter right away!" Ignoring Dongfang Yao's unpleasant expression, Tuoba Chen jumped out of bed, put on a loving father's smile, and happily walked out.

A treacherous, cunning, despicable, filthy, and shameful man!

He jumped off the bed and, not wanting to be left behind, dashed towards the door...

"Mom, what time is it for you to get up!" Liu Mei raised her eyebrows, put her hands on her hips, and glared angrily at Rong Yue who came to open the door.

With an awkward smile, Rongyue stroked her soft, black hair and began to change the subject: "Gouwa, what breakfast did you make for your mother today?"

Her almond-shaped eyes glared at her, and she accused him indignantly: "Your mother is so old, yet you expect your six-year-old daughter to cook for you. Aren't you ashamed if word gets out!"

"That's right, that's right! He's in his mid-twenties, yet he's lazy and good-for-nothing all day long, only managing to get a kid to work hard! It's a pity that such a young child has to suffer like this, what kind of world is this! Alas, the world is going to the dogs..." The old rascal appeared out of nowhere, pounding his chest and stamping his feet, looking heartbroken.

"Alas, Master, don't mention it. Who told me, Gouwa, to have such a miserable life?" Her arrogant demeanor immediately turned into a pitiful one. With a bitter face and drooping shoulders, she looked utterly miserable. At first glance, no one would doubt that this was a girl who had suffered greatly from abuse.

"Dog Boy, it's all Master's fault. Master is useless and has made you suffer."

"Master..."

"Doggy..."

The moon melts and grinds its teeth.

Don't think she couldn't see the smug look they were exchanging behind the scenes.

This old man and this child actually dared to rub their noses against her head!

Well done, that's impressive!

If I don't show you what's what, you'll really think she's a kind-hearted Guanyin Bodhisattva!

A radiant smile spread across his face as he gazed intently at the old man and the child before him. He rolled up his sleeves, twisted his neck, and stretched his wrists and ankles, doing some warm-up exercises…

Swallowing hard, Gouwa forced a fawning smile: "Mom, what...what are you doing?"

The righteous old man who was just moments ago filled with indignation has disappeared, replaced by a kind old man smiling like Maitreya Buddha: "Little Yue, Gouwa is asking you, what are you doing?"

Gouwa swiftly pressed his cool gaze against the old man's back.

With a loving smile, Rongyue walked up to Gouwa and patted Gouwa's head affectionately.

"Didn't Gouwa complain that his mother wasn't fulfilling her responsibilities? Don't be sad. Today, I'll do my duty as a mother and let my Gouwa experience the warmth of maternal love. So, I've decided, I'll cover all the meals today!"

A flock of crows flew overhead, cawing, and dropped a few feathers.

Rongyue cooks...

It has a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste...

Ink-black color, burnt aroma, bitter taste...

One bite, and you'll want more...

The stomach pain I've been reliving for three months...

"How could you let my mistress do such rough work, you old geezer!" Tuoba Chen scolded the old man who looked regretful, his face full of indignation. He grabbed Rongyue's hand and gently stroked it: "I cherish my mistress so much. Doing such rough work would break my heart."

"You brat! What have I been teaching you all these years? Filial piety is the most important virtue! How come you haven't taken it to heart! All these years of my teaching have been for nothing, you've really disappointed me! What are you waiting for, you brat? Go and cook!"

The old rascal winked and gave Gouwa a quick signal.

"Oh, no need for Mother to cook. Mother has raised Gouwa with great difficulty, changing his diapers and cleaning up after him. Even crows know to feed their parents, let alone Gouwa. So, you don't need to feel embarrassed. It is Gouwa's sacred and great duty to share the housework with Mother..."

A hearty laugh came from afar.

"Xuyao, look at this family, it's quite a lively scene!" With a dashing air and a carefree smile, Dongfang Lie strolled over, fanning himself with a folding fan.

He smiled without speaking, his gaze fixed on the heartwarming scene. The sharpness in his eagle eyes softened, replaced by gentleness, and his eyes held an undisguised envy and longing.

"Eldest Brother! Second Brother!" Gouwa ran joyfully towards the two men, her eyes brimming with unprecedented excitement. Haha, finally she could get revenge on those two male fox spirits! Those two despicable fox spirits seduced her mother, not only monopolizing her every day but also forbidding her from sleeping with her! She had long hated them to the core, but had never had the chance to avenge her mother's loss! (Of course, kicking their door every morning to vent her anger doesn't count for now.)

Now that those two vixen rivals have arrived, it's time for Gouwa to avenge herself!