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Chapter 879: Chapter 331: Both Sides Are Flesh and Blood

”Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh; the Commandery Prince is strict with the Young Master, which proves he still cares about him.”

They cannot ignore it.

Due to the Commandery Prince’s fondness for Consort Jinshi, he won’t let his son face too much trouble.

Zhou Xuanming is confused by being overly involved.

After Liuu Rusheng and others persuaded him until their throats were hoarse, Zhou Xuanming finally nodded:

”Alright, let’s go with Uncle Liuu’s suggestion. Once Uncle Fu arrives in Jingzhou and we meet, I’ll then request my father’s favor.”

”Young Master, I suggest we first meet the Commandery Prince. Once we have a definitive answer, we can discuss this matter with Fu Clan Leader.”

After all.

The Fu Family might not fancy our Young Master.

Especially since Miss Fu seems quite gifted, already at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment at such a young age. Even though she used a Secret Technique to hide her strength, she couldn’t escape the discerning eye of a Great Cultivator of the Purple Mansion.

Moreover, the Fu Family is prospering.

Our Young Master merely holds the title of Royal Family Descendant.

If the Commandery Prince passes away in the future, the one inheriting his position will surely be the Crown Prince. At that time, I’m afraid the Commandery Princess will settle old scores, and the Young Master’s family won’t fare well.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuanming plans to take a leap for the sake of the woman he loves, summoning up his courage to say:

”Alright, we’ll return to the Prince’s Mansion and implore my father to agree to this marriage.”

With that.

He promptly took out the Communication Jade Talisman to send a few messages to Ningning.

The group hurriedly returned to the Prince’s Mansion.

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Fu Changsheng rode the Cyan Flood Dragon, traveling unaccompanied and hence very quickly. When the Cyan Flood Dragon needed rest, he controlled his sword to continue the journey, making rapid progress. This time it only took slightly over a month to traverse two regional borders and arrive at Sang Garden.

Liuu Meizhen and Cui Zhi had been waiting for a long time, having received the message in advance.

As they saw the cyan rainbow approaching from afar,

they rushed to greet him:

”Husband, you must be exhausted from the journey.”

When Liuu Meizhen saw that Fu Changsheng had indeed advanced to the Third Layer of the Purple Mansion, a gleam of joy appeared in her eyes. Beside her, Cui Zhi also hurried forward to pay respects:

”Greetings, Father”

”Hmm, it’s been years, Cui Zhi, your cultivation has progressed quickly.”

”It’s all thanks to Mother’s guidance.”

After a brief exchange.

They entered Sang Garden.

Fu Changsheng didn’t see Ningning and turned to Liuu Meizhen, who said, ”Since Ningning returned, she was abducted several times by Zhou Xuanming kid, so I had her stay in the back courtyard to rest assured and nurture her pregnancy, husband, you must go see her now.”

”Hmm.”

The intention of this journey was to handle Ningning’s troublesome issue.

The two reached the back courtyard, where Liuu Meizhen took out a Pass Token, casting a Technique into it. The Array ahead rippled, creating a gap.

Entering the courtyard.

They saw, beneath a tall catalpa tree, Ningning dejectedly lying on a stone table while the Wood Flying Squirrel teased her with a small cyan ball to cheer her up. Seeing Fu Changsheng and Liuu Meizhen enter, the Wood Flying Squirrel swiftly hid in Ningning’s sleeve:

”Father!”

Ningning was momentarily stunned upon seeing Fu Changsheng.

She hadn’t expected her father to travel such a long distance from Jingzhou despite being busy.

Touched yet feeling guilty:

”It’s all due to my unfilial behavior, causing father to worry.”

Fu Changsheng had many things to say, but seeing his daughter look so wronged, he swallowed his words, seated her on a stool, while Liuu Meizhen discreetly retreated, leaving Fu Changsheng and his daughter in the back courtyard. Fu Changsheng softened his tone:

”Any discomfort anywhere?”

Ningning shook her head.

Then quietly said:

”Just have a poor appetite and always crave sour foods.”

”Sour for a boy, spicy for a girl; you might be carrying a son.”

Though Fu Changsheng had become a grandfather, it was the first time being a maternal grandfather, and he worriedly advised a few things, finally saying:

”I’ve discussed your situation with your mother. She wanted to accompany me to Jingzhou to see you, but given that the south Huai Prefecture and Eastern Wilderness had just finished their battle, your mother couldn’t leave, so I told her to stay in Jingzhou peacefully.”

”Is mother... furious?”

”If she’s truly angry, she wouldn’t have wanted to come to Jingzhou to see you.”

As he spoke.

Fu Changsheng unintentionally glanced at the Wood Flying Squirrel hidden in Ningning’s sleeve, knowing that this little creature had encouraged her to run away from home.

”Squeak Squeak.”

The Wood Flying Squirrel emerged from Ningning’s sleeve at this moment.

It bowed to Fu Changsheng.

”You are indeed clever.”

Fu Changsheng gave it a teasing look before solemnly saying:

”Ningning, be honest with me, do you genuinely care for that Zhou Xuanming boy? If so, rest assured that I will find a way to fulfill your wishes.”

Ningning lowered her head.

Quietly said:

”Although Mr. Zhou may seem unambitious, he sincerely cares for me. I ask for nothing else, just a lifelong pair.”

She is indeed smitten.

Fu Changsheng thought about how Zhou Xuanming would eventually inherit the Prince’s Mansion title, and even if he is unambitious, he’s set to win. Ningning’s life wouldn’t be poor, and with the Prince’s Mansion as a backup, acquiring discarded treasures would be more convenient and substantial, which would greatly benefit Ningning’s cultivation in the future.

Having a Royal Family Identity.

Even if the Wood Flying Squirrel Beast’s identity is discovered in the future,

others would have to think twice before taking action, respecting the Great Zhou Royal Family:

”Alright, if that’s the case, I will ensure everything is arranged for you. You focus on nurturing your pregnancy, and wait for my good news.”

Upon leaving the back courtyard.

Liuu Meizhen was still in the Council Hall handling miscellaneous affairs.

He didn’t wait long at the Garden Master’s Mansion before Liuu Meizhen entrusted the affairs she was handling to Cui Zhi, who was already well equipped to manage things independently.