The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Shangguan Ruxing sneered, "Your face has already been completely disgraced by those two little devils. What does it have to do with us? Wutong and Nianzhe have become outstanding figures on the list of the best young talents in Yue Kingdom. This is bringing us honor. How is it disgraceful?"

Hua Xiangrong put her hands on her hips, raised her eyebrows and said, "What you said makes sense. The key is that you still haven't found those two brats. If you can't find them, it means you're not even as good as five-year-olds. What kind of outstanding talents are you? It's even more shameful."

Lu Nianzhe and Shangguan Wutong got up and walked to Shangguan Ruxing's side. Wutong said, "Mother, you know what kind of abilities those two have. We really can't find them!"

Ru Xing nodded and continued, "That's right, those two guys are like Tu Xingsun, they've probably burrowed into the ground. This mountain is so big, we can't dig them out no matter what. Aunt, please, stop this meaningless training! They don't want to be martial arts masters, they just want to be your precious darling."

As she spoke, she leaned towards Hua Xiangrong in a coquettish manner. Hua Xiangrong smiled and pushed her away with one finger, saying, "You are my little darling. I am only so strict with my little darling. Alright, look for it. You have one hour left. If you can't find it, you can all go down and play with Nian Zhe's bugs."

Lu Nianzhe paused abruptly, looked up at Hua Xiangrong, who gave him a wicked smile and said, "Don't think I don't know your little schemes. Not only me, but your mother, your aunt, and your uncle all know them perfectly well."

"We don't care what you want to do, as long as you don't harm anyone, we'll let you roam freely. Plus, I can borrow you multiple times. Great! Alright, it's decided then. Goodbye, my darlings, I'm going to tease your uncle now."

As Hua Xiangrong spoke, she had already disappeared far away. Shangguan Ruxing couldn't help but sigh, "With such a lustful aunt, I really have no face to see anyone."

Wutong scratched the back of his head and said, "Ruxing, your mother is very powerful. Be careful what you say, or she might hear you and you'll be in big trouble."

Lu Nianzhe added, "Wutong is right. You've suffered so many losses over the years, how can you still be so reckless? Your aunt is really not someone to be trifled with."

Shangguan Ruxing immediately lowered her head and said aggrievedly, "I know, but my aunt is too strict. How can we succeed? Those two brats won't let us off easy either. It's infuriating!"

Lu Nianzhe said, "If they let the ball go, it means they lost, and they will still be punished. My mother's way of punishing them is also very unique. I'm afraid these two kids feel the same way we do."

Just then, a childish voice came from the bushes: "Brother Nian Zhe is right. Aunt is too cruel. She said we can lose, but we absolutely cannot let her win. If she does, we will have to play games with Brother Nian Zhe's bugs. We never want to go again."

Lu Nianzhe paused, his gaze sharpening, and a twitch at the corner of his eye. He asked, "You mean you've already been there?"

Another childish voice appeared.

"Of course I've been there. I really don't know what you were thinking, brother. You made such a disgusting place. I never want to go there again."

Shangguan Ruxing frowned, glanced at Lu Nianzhe, and asked with a question, "What exactly did you set up? How come it seems like everyone else knows about it except me?"

Wutong followed up, "I don't know either."

Lu Zhe was gritting his teeth at this moment, and after a moment he said, "I just had a sudden idea to get some troops for the Gu King in my body. I didn't succeed before it was discovered and became a punishment for failing the test. I wonder if I did something wrong?"

Shangguan Ruxing's mind was instantly filled with the image of a swarm of insects buzzing around her. She shuddered and retreated in disgust, saying, "You really have a big heart. Giving the Gu King an army? You want these insects to eat all the grass off Riliang Mountain?"

Lu Nianzhe rubbed his temples, looking regretful, and said, "When I get back from this experience, I will definitely destroy that place."

He didn't want the older generation to laugh at them; Lu Nianzhe was very concerned about his reputation.

While the five children were horrified by the so-called army of Gu worms, Jian Yue and Qiu Lingyu were sitting in their garden, eating pastries, playing Go, and occasionally discussing the children's affairs.

Jian Yue said, "Bai Jianan has spoiled them rotten. If they were in our time and encountered a Gu person, they would probably be finished."

Qiu Lingyu laughed and said, "So, while your doting father is away, you should make sure these kids are completely obedient."

Jian Yue frowned and hesitated, "But is that insect nest really alright?"

Qiu Lingyu said, "Don't worry, those insects were hatched by that brat himself. He's still a long way from becoming a Gu worm. His little skills are just raising a bunch of ordinary insects to feed the birds."

There were just piles and piles of white stuff, it was disgusting to look at, let alone get inside. That's why the two little ones were so careful to hide, fully unleashing their potential. Yueyue, you two little ones are much more talented than us two.”

Jian Yue chuckled and said, "It's alright. If I weren't worried that they would be bullied if they went out, I wouldn't actually want Ru Xing and Ru Yu to learn martial arts. Girls should be happy."

Qiu Lingyu nodded, placed her last piece, and said, "Concern cloudes judgment; you've lost this game."

Jian Yue was taken aback, looked at the chessboard, and chuckled, "Yes, when it comes to chess, I'm destined to be inferior to my sister."

Qiu Lingyu sighed and said, "You just put your heart into it! If you put your heart into it, you'd be better than me. We're sisters, and I know that."

Jian Yue shook her head and said, "I know my own worth better than anyone else. Right now, I just hope to live an ordinary life. As long as Ru Xing and Ru Yu have these brothers to protect them and have no worries, I will be content."

Qiu Lingyu said, "Yes, the more you experience, the more you understand that such peaceful days are truly enviable. It's just a pity that most of the time, they are something you can only dream of. You also went through two cycles of reincarnation before you found a pure land."

Jian Yue said, "Isn't all of this thanks to you, sister? I'm even more grateful to have you as my sister."

As they were talking, a bright light suddenly flashed in the air. Jian Yue glanced at it and laughed, "Four hours, and at the last moment, we finally caught one."

Qiu Lingyu looked over and smiled, "This time, it seems both sides will be going to have a small gathering with the insects."

Jian Yue was taken aback, not understanding why Qiu Lingyu would say that. Then she saw Hua Xiangrong, who moved like the wind, already beside them and said with a smile, "For a child who raises insects, if his insects become his nightmare, do you think he will still touch those insects?"

Jian Yue shook her head. If it were her, she would never touch it, even if it meant dying.

Qiu Lingyu continued, "So, this is all a scheme. Win or lose, they have to sleep with the insects and experience their subtle changes. First, to understand the reproduction and prevention of Gu insects. Second, to extinguish Nian Zhe's curiosity about Gu insects."

Hua Xiangrong chuckled and said, "This child's curiosity has probably been extinguished by the exaggerated claims of the two children. This pool of insects will probably only be used once."

Qiu Lingyu smiled and said, "Like father, like son, but I would prefer him to be an ordinary person. It would be best if all the extraordinary things disappeared."

Hua Xiangrong nodded: "That's right. But wildfires can't burn them all. Training them now is the best protection for them. We can't guarantee that no one from Miao will escape and ultimately harm our descendants."

Jian Yue shook her head and said, "It seems I need to disappear for a while. Bai Jianan will be home tomorrow. I'll make some preparations and have some time alone with him, and go out for a walk."

Hua Xiangrong said disdainfully, "It's always the same. I really don't know if he really wants to protect his daughter or if he's just using this as an excuse to go out and play with you. It's pitiful that we have to take care of your child."

Jian Yue made a face at Hua Xiangrong and laughed, "As the older sister, I naturally have to be considerate of my younger sister. This time we plan to go a little further and see the scenery on the other side of the sea. Actually, the older sisters can come with me too. It would be good to leave everything here to them. With Grandpa in charge, I don't think anything will go wrong."

Hua Xiangrong pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Back when I was twelve, I had already carved out my own path on my own. It's time for them to take off too."

Qiu Lingyu also said, "It is true that fledglings need to leave their mothers to take flight. In that case, let's make preparations and say goodbye to each other!"

"Goodbye?"

Jian Yue was taken aback, and Qiu Lingyu laughed, "You really think we can walk together? You and Master Rong can manage, but I'm all alone. I can't stand your lovey-dovey interactions, so I'll walk alone."

Hua Xiangrong also said, "I'll go by myself too. Who wouldn't want some time alone with just the two of us?"

Jian Yue looked at Qiu Lingyu with concern and said, "I'm not worried about Sister Hua, and there's still my brother, but you're not in good health. Are you really okay on your own?"

Qiu Lingyu smiled and said, "It's alright, I'm not going to a very far place, and besides, I'll be traveling with you for part of the journey."

Confused, Jian Yue asked, "Where are you going, sister?"

Qiu Lingyu took two steps forward, looked at the lotus pond beside her, and after a moment, said, "Do you still remember the ancestral land of the Shen clan?"

Jian Yue nodded, and Qiu Lingyu continued, "The clan's territory sank into the sea because of the Gu worms and Lu Zhe's formation. Lu Zhe is dead, and the formation was mostly destroyed by the sea. In addition, Jia Banwen once tried to break the formation. I think the Shen clan's territory should reappear now."

Jian Yue frowned: "Is my sister going there because of Nian Zhe?"

Qiu Lingyu nodded: "That's right."

From then on, the three leaders of Riliang Mountain went their separate ways and began their own journeys. After the five children emerged from Lu Nianzhe's insect nest, they became the new masters of Riliang Mountain in a daze. From then on, chaos reignited in the mountain.