The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 120 Invitation to the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet

The moment the door closed, two figures appeared in front of Gu Yichen—Mo Yan and Mo Xian. Mo Xian, his mouth full of pastries, was about to congratulate Gu Yichen when Mo Yan stopped him. Mo Yan said helplessly to Mo Xian, "Mo Xian, Lu Ling'er is pregnant. You can't disturb her rest like before."

"Oh," Mo Xian paused. He took out a bag of melon seeds and gnawed them like a little squirrel. He asked in confusion, "How come Lu Ling'er can eat more than me?"

Mo Yan shook his head helplessly: "Should we train a young master for Lu Ling'er and the others? I can protect her and take her out to play."

Mo Xian's face was a little disappointed, and he curled his lips: "Okay... I still want to take him out for training, teach him how to fight, self-defense and so on."

Mo Yan glared at him and said, "No! If you take the young master to kill people and set fire, Brother Yi Chen will definitely kill you."

Mo Xian sighed helplessly: "Okay, I won't take him to fight." He continued to eat melon seeds, obviously very disappointed that he couldn't take the young master out for "experience".

Soon, the news of Lu Ling'er's pregnancy spread throughout Taoyuan Villa. All the servants were happy for Lu Ling'er because they all knew that the young mistress treated them very well and never beat or scolded them, but only educated them with her heart.

After hearing the news, Dabai and Dahui, the intelligent wolf princess and wolf god of war, took their six wolf cubs and worked even harder to patrol the back mountain and herd the pigs, cattle, sheep and horses in the pasture.

The entire Taoyuan Villa was immersed in joy. Gu Yichen arranged for Manager Yao to deliver the supplies to the medical clinic and grain store in the capital city to announce the good news to the four Modong brothers, Xuanping and Xuan'an, and Lu Ling'er's two young disciples, so that they could share in the joy and come back to the villa to rest for a few days if they had time.

Ji Yun's heart was filled with joy, his face brimming with happiness, as if he were about to float. He was so excited because he had finally become a grandfather! This meant a lot to him, signifying the continuation and legacy of his family.

Gu Yazhu couldn't help but chuckle at her husband's happy expression. It had been a long time since she had seen him smile so happily. In the past, she had only seen such a smile when he won on the battlefield. Now, seeing Gu Yichen acknowledge their twin sons and have grandchildren, Ji Yun and Gu Yazhu's long-cherished wish had finally come true.

However, at this moment, the Shen family unexpectedly welcomed a group of uninvited guests. At this moment, in the Shen family's spacious and bright living room, Ji Yun was sitting upright on a chair, holding a cup of steaming hot tea. He took a gentle sip, then carefully placed the cup back on the table, his eyes coldly gazing at the visitors before him.

"Were you sent by the prefect? What's the matter?" Ji Yun asked in a cold tone, his eyes revealing a hint of displeasure and vigilance. He secretly wondered what these people were doing, wondering if they would cause trouble.

Four men in official uniforms stood up, their gazes fixed on Ji Yun with a condescending air. One of the men spoke slowly, "The prefect has sent us here to remind the Shen family to prepare for the taxes after the autumn harvest. This is his order. The taxes can be paid in grain or silver."

Ji Yun's eyes narrowed slightly, a sneer forming on his lips. He said coldly, "I've heard that Prefect Wen raised taxes by 10% above the court's regulations. Isn't that like banditry?"

The four officers' expressions suddenly darkened, anger flickering in their eyes. They stared at Ji Yun intently, as if they were about to devour him alive. One of them gritted his teeth and replied, "Master Shen, your words are too harsh! My master is simply keeping the excess as a reserve for any possible emergency."

Ji Yun had a sarcastic smile on his lips. He looked at the officers with a half-smile and a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "Oh, so it turns out that you are thinking about the people. But why don't you make it clear in public?" The faces of the officers became even gloomier, and their angry eyes stared at Ji Yun like poisonous snakes.

"By the way, this is the invitation from the prefect to all merchants. After the tax is collected, a chrysanthemum viewing banquet will be held at Lingyin Temple in Nanyang Prefecture. Master Shen, please be sure to bring your family to attend." The officer pulled out the invitation and slammed it on the table, as if venting his dissatisfaction. "This time, not only will the prefect be attending, but also Master Xuankong will be praying for the people of Nanyang Prefecture. Master Xuankong is the junior disciple of Master Jingkong, the abbot of Xiangguo Temple in the capital. Major merchants from around Nanyang Prefecture are also invited. The Shen family should witness this kind of spectacle. Farewell!" The officers glanced coldly at Ji Yun and turned to leave.

Just then, Gu Yichen walked in. His enchanting face made the officers pause, as if frozen in place. But they still left without looking up, as if Ji Yun was an insignificant person.

"Father," Gu Yichen walked towards Ji Yun, "What are Prefect Wen's people doing here?" Ji Yun pointed at the invitation on the table, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes: "They are reminding us of the autumn tax payment and inviting us to a chrysanthemum viewing banquet. Master Xuankong will also be here to preside over the ceremony."

Gu Yichen was slightly startled, a look of surprise on his face. "They really invited us? Although father doesn't often lie, this is indeed a bit unexpected." He bent down to pick up the invitation and said thoughtfully, "Since they don't come to me, I will go to them. Father, we accept this invitation."

Meanwhile, in the quiet courtyard of Prefect Wen's residence, the young woman Wen Min, dressed in a light blue dress, stood by the clear lake. The clear water gently touched her ankles, bringing a subtle tingling sensation. She couldn't believe it. The man she had always wanted could no longer escape her control.

Wen Min learned details about the drug "Dream Ghost" from an old friend of her mother's. The ingredients of Dream Ghost include the Dream Flower, the Soul-Losing Grass, the Phantom Vine, the Drunken Immortal Fruit, and Ice Blue Pollen. The fragrance of the Dream Flower has a powerful hypnotic effect, like a gentle sword, easily piercing the consciousness. The Soul-Losing Grass causes a state of unconsciousness, as if lost in a fog, where one can only obey commands, manipulated like a marionette. The juice of the Phantom Vine enhances the drug's effects, acting like a catalyst, making it even more potent. The Drunken Immortal Fruit causes a state of semi-awakeness, as if caught between dream and reality, unable to distinguish. The Ice Blue Pollen prolongs the drug's effects, like an invisible shackle, tightly binding the victim.

After taking "Dream Ghost," victims lose their sense of self, as if lost in a dark abyss, unable to distinguish reality from illusion. They completely obey the drug user's commands, no matter how complex the task, like a puppet being manipulated. After the drug's effects wear off, victims typically have no memory of what happened, experiencing only a period of blankness, as if their memories have been erased. The drug's effects can also cause them to see and hear things that are not there, further strengthening their dependence on the drug user, as if trapped in an inescapable trap. The drug's effects last for six hours, ensuring the drug user has ample time to complete their plan.