Chapter 48: Truly a Dutiful Daughter

Mo Hanlu was a little dazed after falling flat on her backside; she hadn't expected Cao Mang to spare her at the crucial moment. Only when the armored off-road vehicle drove away did she come to her senses. She hurriedly pulled up her jeans, which had slipped to her knees, and noticed some elderly people out for a stroll pointing and whispering. Her face flushed with embarrassment. Through gritted teeth, she muttered under her breath, "Cao Mang, you bastard, rotten egg, this fairy won't let you off!"

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Xiang'er looked at the ground littered with expensive items and felt a headache coming on. She walked gingerly, giving them as wide a berth as possible, fearing she'd bump into something and break it—she could never afford to pay for the damage. Although she had to make extra trips, she couldn't help but grumble inwardly, though she dared not utter a word, only casting furtive glances.

Helian Chi took down a bundle and a water flask from his horse. He had come well-prepared; the bundle contained enough provisions for both of them.

"Does the silkworm really only spin silk once a year? Such lazy creatures... This sparkling garment, is it made from that silk?" I asked in wonder.

Helian Chi had barely stepped into the room where Mo Lianyi was, when he heard sounds as if Mo Lianyi were retching.

It made sense, too—when one person achieves success, the whole family rises with them. If someone becomes a concubine, the entire household enjoys a better life. No matter the dynasty, this kind of nepotism has always been a key factor in a family's prosperity.

Elsewhere, Lin Ruoxi seized the moment, darting forward like lightning, her sword gleaming with an icy blue radiance.

Although Pinxuan Entertainment held only a small fraction of the shares, not the largest, they were still a member of the board, and thus wielded basic powers. If they wanted to manipulate things, it was all too easy.

From the look of the weather today, it was destined not to be a beautiful day. What would happen in court when the prince's identity was exposed in front of everyone?

The night passed swiftly, and Jing Shu left the Eastern Palace smoothly at dawn. Only then did she realize why she had never been discovered during her previous visits: it was the prince who had summoned her. Since it was at the prince's behest, no matter how capable Consort Li was, she could never find any evidence.

Dong'e Miaoyi sighed, knowing she understood far too little to grasp the situation. She could only sigh again, obediently return to bed, and sleep first—tomorrow would bring new answers.

Cooperation was cooperation, but he still feared Liu Ning wouldn't put in much effort; after all, their relationship had never been particularly harmonious.

Xiao Ruo'an was furious at Qin Chuyan, but in the end, she angrily picked up the chopsticks from the table, grabbed a bite of shrimp, and brought it to Qin Chuyan's mouth.

"I didn't mean that; I just wanted to remind you of the principle of making full use of everything," Xiao Ruo'an smiled gently.

"It's obvious you want to, isn't it..." Lin Lang was speechless. Judging by Shen Zhongnan's enthusiasm, it was clear Shen Zhongnan wanted to play all night.

The man, hearing Ming's words, overlapped Ming's figure with that of someone from four years ago. At last, he remembered: back then, it was Ming who handed the extendable baton to the team captain. That very baton, unyielding and strong, had given him the courage to survive in the wilderness.

"Everyone, rest in place for ten minutes. We're going home!" Mo Lichuan removed his helmet, breathing in air still tinged with the scent of burning. The morning air was so fresh, carrying the taste of victory.

Yet what truly captivated Shen Aoning was the activity before her—rock climbing that rose abruptly from flat ground. As Han Muxi looked at the scene, she was utterly dumbfounded.

"Baby, are you going to wander far and wide with me? Your father doesn't even know you exist..." Lin Lang's heart was full of sorrow; he had no idea what he should do.

Barely managed to deal over three thousand HP... Good thing the Wind Barrier was up—otherwise, with only 150 M consumed per second, it wouldn't have been enough to take down these three.