Mu Yunxuan couldn't help but feel a good mood, even though Jun Lin Tian wasn't a romantic rival, he always seemed to find ways to be with Mu Yunxuan's wife, making his heart feel uneasy.
"What else can you do? You can't just eat wild vegetables, fish, and shrimp that you personally find every day. Let's go to the mountains today and see if we can find other game to add some variety to your weird uncle's diet."
"The dishes made by my wife are delicious. Even if we eat the same dishes every day, we won't get tired of them."
Mu Yunxuan smiled brightly.
Su Zimo was momentarily stunned.
"You're being sweet-tongued early in the morning."
"I'm only sweet to my wife."
Mu Yunxuan playfully blinked his deep eyes and looked deeply at Su Zimo. In this world, the only person who could make Mu Yunxuan treat someone with such an attitude was Su Zimo.
"Then I will consider myself honored."
A strange emotion flickered in Su Zimo's heart as he hoisted the bamboo basket on his back and walked towards the mountains.
Mu Yunxuan raised an eyebrow. Although there wasn't much progress romantically, their relationship had improved significantly compared to before.
"Madam, let's go together."
Mu Yunxuan never imagined that he would have such carefree moments.
Su Zimo remained silent, feeling a hint of fear in her heart. Mu Yunxuan, her only husband, made her heart race.
With happiness so close at hand, she didn't have the courage to reach out and grab it, afraid that once she extended her hand, happiness would stab her heart like a sharp knife.
In Ling Qiushui's room in Cloud City, a black-clad man knelt on the ground, respectfully explaining the situation outside.
After listening, Ling Qiushui lightly furrowed her brows, and a flash of excitement passed through her eyes.
"I understand. You may leave!"
"Yes, Palace Master."
As the masked man in black withdrew, Ling Qiushui half-reclined on the bed, her beautiful eyes filled with calculation. In an instant, a glimmer of cunning flashed in her eyes.
With Su Zimo absent from Mingyue Villa and Mu Yunxuan not around either, Ling Qiushui couldn't let this opportunity go to waste.
Ling Qiushui quickly stood up and left the room.
The once bustling Three Kings Mansion was now deserted.
It didn't take long for Ling Qiushui to locate the prison within the mansion.
She was dressed in red and concealed her face with a matching veil.
The grand prison of the Three Kings Mansion was currently unattended, as there were no guards for a prince who held no status.
Ling Qiushui effortlessly entered the prison.
Inside, she found Su Ziyun and her family locked up in the same cell.
Ling Qiushui looked down on them with disdain.
And as the masked woman suddenly intruded, the three of them looked at the woman in red, puzzled by her presence.
"Who are you?"
Su Ziyun asked coldly.
"I've come to rescue your people."
Ling Qiushui raised her proud head and looked at Su Ziyun contemptuously.
This foolish woman didn't seem to understand the situation. Did she dare to compete with Su Zimo for her position?
However, judging by their expressions, they seemed unaware of what was happening outside.
"The one who's come to save us?"
Surprise flickered in the eyes of the three captives.
Especially for Su Weichen, a glimmer of hope appeared in his cloudy eyes.
Days spent in the prison had worn him down.
Immediately, Su Ziyun had another question in her heart and stared sharply at Ling Qiushui.
"Why are you saving us?"
She wasn't naive enough to believe that this woman would save them without any ulterior motives.
"Of course, there are conditions for saving you."
As expected, Su Ziyun's guess was correct.
"What conditions?"
Su Ziyun bit her lip and asked. The most urgent thing was to escape this dreadful place and regain the freedom to pursue their goals.
"For now, let's set aside that question. Don't you want to know how you ended up in this prison?"
This was the crucial point, the information Su Ziyun was eager to know.
"You know what happened?"
Su Ziyun rattled the iron bars with excitement, causing the chains on her hands to make a harsh clanging sound.
"Hmph! Revealing this might make these two elders upset. Ling Qiushui glanced discreetly at Su Weichen and Xie Leng Chan.
Su Weichen and Xie Leng Chan exchanged glances, looking at Ling Qiushui with puzzled expressions.
"What does this girl mean...?"
"What did Su Weichen vaguely guess in his heart?"
Su Weichen vaguely guessed that Su Zimo might be the one behind their current predicament. He was surprised and couldn't believe that his own daughter, Su Zimo, could orchestrate such a scheme against them.
"Master Su, you really failed as a father, and you were actually sent to prison by your own daughter," Ling Qiushui said with a simple sentence, implying that Su Zimo was responsible for their imprisonment.
"It's Su Zimo? That little squirrel?" Su Weichen's face showed a mix of excitement and disbelief. He couldn't fathom how his own daughter could be capable of such actions.
Xie Lengchan, on the other hand, felt regret for not taking more drastic measures against Su Zimo earlier. She believed that if she had poisoned Su Zimo, none of these unfortunate events would have occurred.
Ling Qiushui confirmed Su Weichen's guess, acknowledging that Su Zimo was indeed the one behind their current situation. She explained that Su Zimo harbored hatred for their past actions and resented them for taking away her fiancé. Ling Qiushui saved them with the intention of using them to get revenge on Su Zimo.
Su Ziyun, eager to know the fate of Wang Ye, expressed her concern and asked about his situation. Ling Qiushui informed them that Wang Ye had fallen from grace, losing all his power and being banned for life by a decree from the Haoyue Emperor.
Su Ziyun and Su Weichen were shocked by this news, unable to believe that Wang Ye, who was highly regarded just the day before, had suffered such a drastic downfall.
Xie Lengchan, in an attempt to comfort her daughter, assured Su Ziyun that she would use the influence of her grandfather's family to help her seek revenge against Su Zimo.
Ling Qiushui suddenly sensed someone approaching and handed a small jade flute to Su Ziyun, instructing her to use it when she wanted someone to lead her to Ling Qiushui. Shortly after, Ling Qiushui disappeared.
Su Ziyun, holding the jade flute, awaited the arrival of her uncle, Xie Yuan. When he arrived, she greeted him with joy, while Xie Lengchan showed pride on her face, indicating that it was the Xie family who had come to rescue them.
Su Weichen, feeling ashamed and guilty, thanked Xie Yuan for their rescue. Xie Yuan, however, looked at him coldly, criticizing him for being easily manipulated and reminding him to be cautious as they had suffered a significant blow.
Xie Yuan informed Su Ziyun and Xie Lengchan that they should return to the Taifu Mansion while he and Su Weichen had something to discuss.
Before leaving, Su Ziyun asked her uncle about Wang Ye's situation. Xie Yuan explained that Wang Ye was in a bad mood and had caused significant damage in the palace. He assured her that once Wang Ye's anger subsided, he would find an opportunity for her to meet him.
Su Ziyun made a request to her uncle, asking him to tell Wang Ye that all their misfortunes were caused by Su Zimo. She expressed her intense hatred and desire for revenge against Su Zimo, vowing to make her pay for ruining their lives.
Xie Yuan was surprised and horrified to hear Su Zimo's name, as he had believed her to be dead. However, he questioned whether Su Zimo had the capability and resources to orchestrate such events without arousing suspicion.
Su Ziyun explained that Su Zimo had changed, now being the owner of Mingyue Villa, and possessed the means and power to carry out such a plan. Her eyes revealed a deep-seated hatred for Su Zimo, leaving no doubt about her determination to seek revenge.
Xie Yuan was taken aback, as if a bolt of lightning had struck him. He stared at Su Ziyun with a deadly gaze.
"Yun'er, have you gathered any information? How much power and influence does Su Zimo possess?" he asked.
Xie Yuan found it hard to believe that Su Zimo was the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa.
"Uncle, Yun'er is certain that Su Zimo is the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa," Su Ziyun affirmed with a determined expression.
Xie Yuan's mind raced, contemplating the situation. "Let's return first and think this through," he suggested. He considered the possibilities and wondered if he could make good use of this information.
After they left, a dark figure swiftly departed as well.
In Sanqing Mountain, Su Zimo was gathering wild vegetables for sustenance.
Suddenly, a Golden Butterfly flew to her side, whispered a few words in her ear, and quickly flew away.
Su Zimo paused in her task of gathering vegetables, her hand frozen in mid-air. She furrowed her brow, not expecting the Xie family to act so swiftly.
"Xie Yuan, you've finally made your move! I've been waiting for you to step into my trap," she muttered to herself.
Su Zimo wasn't foolish enough to think that a mere letter would bring down Jun Lin Tian or allow her to overturn her own fate.
Even after the Su family's imprisonment, she hadn't taken any immediate action. She knew that with the Xie family's resources, they would find a way to rescue Su Weichen's family.
Regardless of whether her actions had offended Jun Lin Tian, she understood him well enough to know that he would ultimately eliminate her.
But now she had a moment to catch her breath, knowing that King's wings had been clipped.
"Madam, I've found some wild fruits," Mu Yunxuan announced proudly, holding a handful of unripe green fruits and beaming at Su Zimo.
Su Zimo examined the fruits and frowned.
Mu Yunxuan's delighted expression immediately turned to disappointment. Could it be that these wild fruits were inedible?
"Lady, there are flying rabbits on the mountaintop. Let's catch a few and have them for dinner. I've seen their tracks, and I'm going to search for them," Mu Yunxuan suggested.
Su Zimo stood up, dusting off her clothes. This so-called flying rabbit was on a completely different level from the ordinary ones she knew. It had a bear-like body, was completely black, and about the size of a sheep. It was a highly sought-after delicacy.
She had grown somewhat fond of this mountain life, but after a while, she still found it somewhat monotonous.
"Lady, climbing up is too slow. Allow your husband to fly you up!" Mu Yunxuan proclaimed.
Before Su Zimo could react, she found herself already in Mu Yunxuan's arms.
She gritted her teeth, realizing that his cultivation level made him quite willful. Had she agreed to let him carry her?
While this woman contemplated her situation, the two of them had already reached the mountaintop.
Su Zimo remained seated in meditation, while Mu Yunxuan observed her with a playful expression. "Niangzi, don't you want to leave your husband's embrace?" he teased.
"Mu Yunxuan, have you always been this narcissistic?" she retorted. How could he assume she wanted to leave when he held her so tightly? There was no way she could escape.
"What's that?" Su Zimo noticed a small, pure white creature moving at an astonishing speed.
"That's the Snow Spirit Fox Divine Beast. It's palm-sized, completely white, and an extremely rare spiritual pet," Mu Yunxuan explained, his eyes shining brightly as he thought of Xin'er's adorable face.
"Capture it for Xin'er," the voices of both Su Zimo and Mu Yunxuan echoed simultaneously. In that moment of shared understanding, Mu Yunxuan smiled deeply.
In an instant, they vanished from sight.
Su Zimo swallowed hard. Just how high was the cultivation level of these two? Their speed was astonishing.
She set down the bamboo basket and followed, flying to keep up.
The mountaintop was uneven, scattered with rocks and caves.
As Su Zimo moved forward, she couldn't spot Mu Yunxuan anywhere.
"Mu Yunxuan..." her voice echoed, absorbed by the thick silence.
"Mu Yunxuan!" Su Zimo called again, following wherever she could.
After walking for some distance, various-sized caves appeared before her.
"With so many caves, it seems challenging to catch this Snow Spirit Fox Divine Beast," Su Zimo murmured to herself.
"Lady, you underestimate your husband," Mu Yunxuan's voice suddenly came from not far away, accompanied by a smile that was utterly captivating.
He held the Snow Spirit Fox Divine Beast in his hand, his expression filled with pride as he proudly displayed his achievement.
The little creature struggled in fear, its pink eyes filled with terror.