After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

Chapter 760 Extra Chapter 02: The Twelve Guards Gather

Meng Qianqian had thought about the secret of the Gate of Heaven and Earth more than once, but she never expected its truth to be so shocking.

She couldn't bear to part with her mother; she wished her mother could stay forever. But would the Gate of Heaven and Earth really take her mother away again?

My mother said she had a feeling that she would have to stay at the Gate of Heaven and Earth for a long time this time. Is that true, or just something she said to comfort herself?

If only I could grasp the secret of the Gate of Heaven and Earth.

Zhong Liyuan also noticed her daughter's worry.

She didn't hide it from her daughter; she had indeed sensed the difference at the Gate of Heaven and Earth.

As for why this happened, she couldn't explain it.

She seems to have some connection with her daughter, but she can only slowly figure out what that connection is.

Hopefully, this time the Gate of Heaven and Earth will give her enough time.

As the mother and daughter were talking, they suddenly felt a round little head peeking in and out of the doorway.

Zhong Liyuan turned around, and her round little head quickly shrank back, as if afraid of being discovered.

But when Zhong Liyuan looked away, her little head would sneak in again.

Meng Qianqian knew who it was, of course. She was about to speak when Zhong Liyuan gestured for her to be quiet.

Then, when the little guy looked up at the house again, the two beauties had vanished.

"Oh no, Mother is gone, and the beautiful fairy who lived by the bed is gone too."

The little guy spread his hands, his face full of confusion.

Just as she was looking around blankly, a beautiful figure squatted down in front of her.

The little guy was startled and so excited that he stammered and couldn't utter a complete sentence.

"So, so, so, so, so, so beautiful!"

Her little voice was sweet and soft, and she was practically drooling.

Zhong Liyuan smiled gently.

She reached out her slender, pale hand and gently stroked the little one's head, then pinched her chubby little face: "Are you Baozhuzhu? What a sweet-talking child! Who taught you to be so good at talking?"

Bao Zhuzhu's face turned bright red. Like a shy mimosa, she lowered her chubby cheeks and said, "Baby, what I'm saying is the truth. No, no one taught me."

Zhong Liyuan was amused by the children one after another today.

Needless to say, his own daughter is also a wonderful little rascal.

Zhong Liyuan picked up the little one, and a gentle fragrance enveloped him.

Bao Zhuzhu felt dizzy—she was mesmerized, she was overwhelmed by the beauty, and a fairy was embracing her!
Zhongli Yuan turned to Meng Qianqian and said, "You should rest well. Mother will come to see you again later."

Meng Qianqian nodded, thinking to herself, "I want my mother to stay with me too." The thought only flashed through her mind before the resentful expression on her face vanished. She lay back down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

Bao Zhuzhu opened her eyes wide, looked at her mother who had fallen asleep instantly, and then at the gentle Zhong Liyuan. Her little face was rosy, like a little apple.

Zhong Liyuan chuckled softly, "Grandma will take you to play."

Baozhu nodded shyly: "Mmm."

Meanwhile, in the twilight-shrouded backyard, Shang Jue also revealed the secret of the Gate of Heaven and Earth to his son and son-in-law.

"...That's how it is. Your mother and I haven't been able to fully grasp the secrets of the Gate of Heaven and Earth, but I believe that day will come."

Chenlong's expression was somewhat solemn. Like Meng Qianqian, he had not expected that his parents had suffered so much separation, nor had he expected that the secrets of the Gate of Heaven and Earth were far greater than he had imagined.

What could he possibly do to keep his parents from leaving? And another thought that wouldn't leave his mind was: since the Gate of Heaven and Earth could take away people close to his mother, last time it was his father, so next time might his sister be dragged into it too?
If that were the case, he dared not think any further.

Lu Yuan, standing to the side, remained calm and composed, looking completely unperturbed—he couldn't afford to lose face in front of his father-in-law.

After Shang Jue finished speaking, his gaze fell on Lu Yuan's face.

Compared to Chenlong, her biological son, this son-in-law who "came out" halfway through his life naturally seemed a bit of an eyesore.

No matter what, my precious daughter is the apple of my eye, and now this boy has stolen her away. It's infuriating.

Moreover, he also learned that when his daughter first met this guy, she served him as a bodyguard.

Hmph, I wonder how much this kid wronged his daughter back then—he acted like a grand commander, while his daughter had to serve him faithfully, take the blows for him, and charge into battle for him.

The more Shang Jue thought about it, the more he disliked Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan was a shrewd man and keenly noticed his father-in-law's unusual behavior.

He quickly cupped his hands in greeting and smiled slightly: "Father-in-law, it's getting late. Shall we serve dinner?"

Shang Jue said coldly, "The matter isn't finished yet, but you're already thinking about filling your stomach?"

"I'm just worried about my father-in-law's health."

"That sounds nice," Shang Jue sneered. "I can tell you're not young anymore. I wonder how you managed to snatch my daughter away back then."

Lu Yuan said, "Father-in-law, you are mistaken. How could a woman as intelligent as Xiao Jiu be easily deceived? She has inherited your and Mother's discerning eye, and the person she has chosen must be excellent."

These words left Shang Jue in a dilemma, unable to find a way out.

No wonder he's a treacherous minister who manipulates the court!
Shang Jue coldly flicked his sleeve.

Chenlong was happy to watch the show.

He always managed to get himself into trouble with Lu Yuan, but now that his father is back, finally someone will be there to teach this kid a lesson.

“By the way, Father,” Lu Yuan added, “you just said there are many unfinished matters. Could you please instruct your son-in-law? Your son-in-law will certainly do his utmost and serve with all his might.”

"It's nothing serious," Shang Jue said in a pretentious tone. "Several of my daughter's twelve guards are still missing. I heard you encountered Zi Shu in town; why did you let him go?"

"You mean this person as your father-in-law?" Lu Yuan snapped his fingers.

Yu Zichuan brought a man, bound hand and foot, into the courtyard. Shang Jue took a closer look and realized that this bruised and battered fellow was none other than Zi Shu.
Shang Jue cleared his throat: "And Wu Ma."

Lu Yuan snapped his fingers again, and Yu Zichuan brought over another person, who turned out to be Wu Ma.

Shang Jue was dumbfounded.

Lu Yuan laughed and said, "Oh right, there's also an ugly ox."

"I won't trouble you, Brother Yu, with the Ox."

A clear, cool yet gentle voice rang out.

Everyone looked up and saw Duan Mingyue, dressed in white, sitting in a wheelchair, being slowly pushed forward by Duan Wenliang.

Behind the two was an ugly ox being pulled by a rope.

Clearly, none of the three Twelve Guards were particularly willing to come here, but who cared about their wishes?

Lu Yuan cupped his hands in greeting to Shang Jue: "Father-in-law, is there anything else you need me to do?"

Shang Jue was stunned.

He does!
He thought of a hundred ways to make things difficult for this kid, but the kid suddenly launched a three-pronged attack that left him completely stumped!