Chapter 90: Visiting Home
After dinner, Dugu Yuan’an and Diwu Miaofu rested in the private room. Xue Mu went downstairs for a stroll, getting up to date on the affairs of the Xue Star Tower. Then she rode to the Xue Manor to meet her parents. She talked about Mu Ruo, and mentioned that her Heart-Devouring Gu was gone and the Fire Poison was well suppressed. Her parents were half happy and half worried, holding her hand to sense her internal breath.
“You are so willful, running to Blue Wind Mountain alone. We didn’t know where you went, but Yuan’er knew and prepared a carriage to find you. We all tried to persuade her, saying you would come back soon, but she refused and insisted on finding you.” Feng Motian sighed. “This child has deep feelings for you. If you don’t have her in your heart, don’t hurt her…”
Xue Mu said, “Mother, what are you saying? I’ve already talked openly with Yuan’er. I like her very much.”
Feng Motian said happily, “That’s good, that’s good.” After speaking, she glanced at Xue Jinming, pulled Xue Mu aside, and whispered, “You and Yuan’er have been married for a long time. Have you consummated the marriage?”
Xue Mu blushed and said, “Naturally.”
Feng Motian was stunned. “You and Yuan’er, who is…?”
How could Xue Mu know how to explain? She laughed amusedly. “Mother, don’t worry too much about our private affairs. Anyway, Yuan’er treats me very well, and I also like to… consummate with her.”
Hearing her say this, Feng Motian understood. Pulling her ear, she laughed, “You still want Yuan’er with her weak body to serve you?”
Xue Mu said in embarrassment, “Mother, what are you saying!”
Feng Motian covered her mouth, preventing her from shouting too loudly.
Xue Mu pried her hand off and whispered, “Mother, I’m going to the Dugu Manor first. If Yuan’er is not in the Xue Star Tower after waking up, she must be in the Dugu Manor. In case Madam Dugu takes her anger out on Yuan’er because of Mu Ruo, I’m afraid she can’t handle it. I’m leaving first!”
Feng Motian reached out, but Xue Mu had already run out of the main hall. She sighed secretly: Dugu Yuan’an has eight hundred times more cunning than you. You would be sold and still count money for her. Still worried she can’t handle Madam Dugu? I think it’s you who can’t handle it!
Xue Jinming came to Feng Motian’s side and said, “I didn’t expect Mu’er’s fiery temper to be completely subdued by that girl from the Dugu Manor.”
“Don’t you know our daughter? She responds to soft tactics but not hard ones. That child Yuan’er is very shrewd. Just soften up a little, make herself sound pitiful, and Mu’er will eagerly lean in.” Feng Motian laughed.
“Yes, the lifelong event is resolved, but the issue of heirs hasn’t been resolved.” Xue Jinming said, “Do you think we should add a younger brother or sister for Mu’er? The child born can be adopted by Mu’er and Yuan’er. If they want to rebuild the Yu Clan of Jin Mountain in the future, our Xue Manor can also contribute, right?”
“What nonsense. The children have their own ideas.” Feng Motian scolded, “Besides, having Mu’er as my only child is enough. I don’t want to add any younger brothers or sisters for her.”
Xue Jinming smiled and embraced her. “Okay, okay, just joking.”
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In the Dugu Manor, Dugu Yuan’an had just arrived at the bridal chamber and changed into clean clothes when she heard Xue Mu’s voice from the courtyard: “Yuan’er, Yuan’er!”
The door was bolted. Xue Mu leaned directly on the window to look inside, but her face was covered by a handkerchief. “Mmph!”
Tying her belt, Dugu Yuan’an said slowly, “Pervert, lying outside peeking at me changing clothes.”
“I didn’t!” Xue Mu shouted aggrievedly. “I didn’t see anything! How am I a pervert! I have to see you to justify you scolding me!”
Dugu Yuan’an teased her, “Do you want me to take it off now for you to peek?”
Xue Mu: “…Open the door quickly, I won’t play with you anymore!”
Dugu Yuan’an shrugged, walking to the door with double crutches. As soon as the door opened, Xue Mu pounced in and hugged her, kissing her several times. “Did Madam Dugu talk to you?”
Almost kissed breathless by her, Dugu Yuan’an said, “No, I just came back to change clothes. Miaofu is still eating in the Xue Star Tower.”
“Then shall we go find Madam Dugu and talk about Dharma King Lie Sheng?” Xue Mu said. “Yuan’er, I’m really afraid she blames you.”
“Even if she blames me, I have no way to bring Mu Ruo back now.” Dugu Yuan’an said, “Let’s go to Jiangnan and see.”
“That works too,” Xue Mu said.
The two embraced and kissed sweetly for a while, then went to find the Dugu couple. Fengxing and Yunuo were practicing swords in the garden. Seeing Xue Mu and Dugu Yuan’an return, they weren’t surprised.
“You’re finally back.” Dugu Yunuo sheathed her sword, lifting her chin towards Xue Mu. “Heard your kung fu has improved. Shall we practice today?”
“No, Yuan’er and I will go find Father and Mother first,” Xue Mu said.
Dugu Yunuo said, “Father and Mother are also going to Jiangnan. Are you coming with us?”
Xue Mu and Dugu Yuan’an exchanged glances, thought for a moment, and said, “We plan to go as a separate team.”
Dugu Yunuo raised her eyebrows and said nothing. Dugu Fengxing said, “If you encounter difficulties on the way to Jiangnan, can you two handle it?”
“I also have a sworn sister with profound martial arts who can protect us,” Xue Mu said.
Dugu Yunuo snorted. “Recognizing sworn sisters blindly outside, not caring about your wife’s feelings.”
Xue Mu said, “Yuan’er is not that petty. Besides, I was saving someone, it’s different. Li’er will be left to your Dugu Manor to manage. If she has any talent in arts, send her to my Xue Manor for proper teaching.”
The Dugu siblings continued to practice. Xue Mu and Dugu Yuan’an walked towards the main hall. Hero Dugu and Madam Dugu were discussing the trip to Jiangnan inside. Seeing Dugu Yuan’an coming on double crutches, the two were pleasantly surprised.
“Yuan’er, has your Cold Poison been dissolved?” Dugu Huansheng said.
“Sect Leader Qi Qing used her internal energy to help me disperse the Cold Poison. My knees are much better now, not as sore as before.” Dugu Yuan’an said, “But the destroyed meridian acupoints still can’t be healed.”
“We’ll take it slowly.” Dugu Wenxing said, “Mu’er, you troubled Sect Leader Qi Qing a lot staying at Blue Wind Mountain these days. When we go to Jiangnan later, we must entertain the Blue Wind Mountain Sect well.” He looked at Dugu Huansheng as he spoke, and the latter nodded in agreement.
“Yuan’er, regarding Ruo’er’s departure, I was anxious at the time, don’t blame me.” Dugu Huansheng touched Dugu Yuan’an’s shoulder and said gently, “Although Ruo’er looks calm as water on the surface, her temperament is even fierier than Mu’er’s. We can’t keep an eye on her all the time.”
Listening on the side, Xue Mu was confused. Why compare her to me? Is my temperament very fiery?
Dugu Yuan’an smiled. “Mother, I don’t have such thoughts. Rest assured, if Mu’er and I see Mu Ruo, we will definitely bring her back and not let her do stupid things.”
Dugu Huansheng was deeply gratified. “Good child…”
In the end, when Xue Mu and Dugu Yuan’an left, Xue Mu asked, “Is my temperament very fiery? Where is it fiery? Didn’t I just want to refuse the marriage at the beginning?”
Dugu Yuan’an glanced at her and snorted proudly.