Rebirth: I Became The Villain's Dark Moon Chapter 443: The Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Meet - Novel Cool

Chapter 443: The Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Meet

Chapter 443: The Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Meet

Following the falcon, Liu Qingyun navigated through several twists and turns before finally reaching a secluded courtyard where she found Meng Qianqian, dressed in her night attire.

"Is it you?" Liu Qingyun exclaimed in surprise.

Meng Qianqian explained, "Mother didn't know it was me, so she came looking for me?"

Liu Qingyun calmly responded, "What's there to be afraid of?"

Meng Qianqian hesitated, "Well, yes."

The Miaojiang Princess, who had never feared anything, was now in a secluded courtyard.

Liu Qingyun turned and glared at the falcon perched on the windowsill, "Weren't you supposed to find my son?"

The falcon feigned ignorance.

Meng Qianqian spoke to the falcon, "Mother, you don't want to see me."

"That's a different matter."

Liu Qingyun's gaze sharpened, and she began contemplating whether to stew or braise the falcon.

"Go keep watch," Meng Qianqian instructed the falcon.

The falcon flapped its wings, demanding a meat jerky.

Meng Qianqian turned to Liu Qingyun, "Mother, you should just stew it."

The falcon swiftly flew onto the roof, keeping watch for the two formidable women.

Meng Qianqian continued, "Mother, how did you come to the Southwest and enter the Crown Prince's Mansion?"

Liu Qingyun succinctly explained, "Gongsun Yanming contacted two Miaojiang bandits and asked them to go to Wushan to retrieve Shang Changle. That day, I happened to be waiting for Changle in his courtyard with Zhaozhao, and they mistook me for Changle and took me away."

Meng Qianqian pondered, "The journey to Wushan is long, and even if they rushed without stopping, it would take at least ten days. With the back and forth travel, it's been at least four months since you arrived in the Southwest. It seems that Gongsun Yanming contacted them through pigeon post."

Liu Qingyun recalled, "Those two bandits are from Miaojiang, so they should know the terrain of Wushan."

Meng Qianqian fell into deep thought, "I've always suspected there's a traitor within Miaojiang, someone who colluded with the Prime Minister Xun and also with the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion. This incident confirms my previous suspicions."

It was impossible for Gongsun Yanming to find two such suitable bandits in such a short time; someone must have helped him.

And that person was likely the same one who had colluded with Prime Minister Xun.

"What a bold move," Liu Qingyun yawned, "But enough about me, let's talk about you."

Meng Qianqian nodded, "I'm at the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion, and currently, I'm a disciple of Yan Madam, Yan Xiao Jiu."

"Oh, her." Liu Qingyun murmured, "Where exactly does she stand?"

Meng Qianqian paused before replying, "My mother and she were sister disciples. She was involved in the extermination of the Shang family, but her subsequent help to me doesn't seem like someone who holds a grudge against my mother."

Liu Qingyun said, "Better safe than sorry. Did my mother give you the Goddess Token?"

"It's here." Meng Qianqian retrieved the token from a hidden compartment in her belt.

Seeing how well she had hidden it, Liu Qingyun was relieved, "When the time comes, don't be stubborn. Use it if necessary."

"Alright," Meng Qianqian agreed readily.

Liu Qingyun appreciated Meng Qianqian's willingness to listen to advice.

She scrutinized Meng Qianqian from head to toe, her gaze eventually settling on her belly, "Are you pregnant?"

Meng Qianqian hesitated, "..."

Liu Qingyun hummed, "You used the pregnancy to deceive my mother in Wushan to treat Changle. When the time comes, if you don't give my mother three little ones, let's see how you'll resolve this!"

Meng Qianqian stammered, "Th-three? Isn't one enough?"

Liu Qingyun raised an eyebrow, "One, you said so yourself."

Meng Qianqian's mouth twitched, feeling like she had fallen into a trap.

Her stomach growled.

Liu Qingyun glanced at her, "Didn't you eat?"

Meng Qianqian replied sheepishly, "I did, but I'm hungry again."

A flash of realization crossed Liu Qingyun's eyes, "When did your last period come?"

"Three days ago," Meng Qianqian answered.

Liu Qingyun's heart sank, her grandson's dream shattered.

"Wait for me," Liu Qingyun said calmly, "I'll get you something to eat."

"Meng Qianqian politely said, "How could I possibly?"

Liu Qingyun replied, "Then I won't go."

Meng Qianqian said, "Glazed pork knuckles."

Liu Qingyun confidently returned to the main courtyard and ordered a portion of glazed pork knuckles and some side dishes. "Deliver it to the courtyard with the Chinese parasol tree in the west corner."

A maid asked, "Where does the Madame want to eat?"

Liu Qingyun asked back, "Is that not allowed?"

The maid hurriedly said, "Yes, this servant will go and prepare it right away."

Since the Crown Prince had given instructions, everything was up to Madame's arrangements.

Meng Qianqian ate the glazed pork knuckles with great relish.

She had been worried about Liu Qingyun's situation, but now she was completely at ease.

Thinking of something, she said to Liu Qingyun, "Lu Yuan is in the Imperial City."

Liu Qingyun showed no surprise at all. "I know, Zhaoshao is also there."

Meng Qianqian was taken aback. How could he still be there? But with Lu Yuan present, she didn't have to worry about the little one's safety.

Meng Qianqian's eating pace gradually slowed down, and she would occasionally glance at Liu Qingyun.

Liu Qingyun noticed her daughter-in-law's curious gaze and said, "If you have something to say, just say it."

Meng Qianqian asked, "Mother, you really don't know the Crown Prince?"

Liu Qingyun, puzzled, replied, "I don't know him. What's the matter?"

Meng Qianqian thought to herself, "I always feel that the Crown Prince treats Lu Yuan differently."

Lu Yuan's struggle for favor was played out daily, and even Meng Qianqian, as simple as she was, could tell that the Crown Prince was intentionally favoring Lu Yuan.

It was definitely not because the Liang Emperor had acknowledged Lu Yuan as his grandson.

Even before that, Lu Yuan had been causing trouble in the Crown Prince's Mansion, yet the Crown Prince didn't chase him out.

Liu Qingyun waved her hand dismissively. "I know my son. If he really wants to please someone, no one can refuse him."

When he was in the Great Zhou, could he not please the Chancellor Xun?

No, it was because Chancellor Xun forced him to do things that crossed his moral boundaries. He could be a villain that everyone despised, but he couldn't bring himself to harm innocent people.

Chancellor Xun forced him to choose between his conscience and being a lackey.

He had no choice but to rebel.

Meng Qianqian said, "Although that's true, Mother, is there a possibility that he really is Lu Yuan's father?"

Liu Qingyun answered without hesitation, "Impossible. He doesn't even have the surname Lu."

Meng Qianqian was quite surprised. "Does Mother know his surname?"

Excellent, she had just tricked her daughter-in-law, but now her daughter-in-law was tricking her back.

At this point, there was no need to hide anything.

Liu Qingyun sighed. "His surname is Qin."

Meng Qianqian asked, "Did he say that himself?"

Liu Qingyun cleared her throat. "He dropped a jade pendant, and it had the character 'Qin' engraved on it."

The truth was that it wasn't something he had dropped; it was something she had picked up by accident when she was hurriedly gathering her clothes and leaving.

But there was no need to go into such details with her daughter-in-law.

Meng Qianqian pretended not to notice the fleeting embarrassment in Liu Qingyun's eyes and said, "Mother, do you have that jade pendant with you?"

Liu Qingyun calmly replied, "It's been so many years. Who would carry something like that around with them?"

Meng Qianqian took out a handkerchief and charcoal pencil from her purse. "Mother, tell me, and I'll draw it."

Liu Qingyun refused. "I don't want to look for him!"

Meng Qianqian quickly said, "Yes, yes, it's just my curiosity. I want to find him."

Liu Qingyun hummed and said with a hint of pride, "It's round, palm-sized, and has..."

After she finished describing it, Meng Qianqian had also finished the drawing.

"Mother, is this it?"

Liu Qingyun glanced at it and said, "More or less."

Meng Qianqian looked at the jade pendant in the drawing and said, "Mother, have you ever considered the possibility that this 'Qin' doesn't refer to his surname but his identity? For example, the Prince of Qin's Mansion."

Liu Qingyun was speechless.

(End of Chapter)

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