Chen Buqi knew that Ming Zhitian's brows revealed a certain aura, that of a mother and son's deep bond.
Ming Ya pondered, since they had already broken through the protective formation, and there was a powerful expert at the third level of the Divine Heaven Realm guarding it, why had they not attacked yet? Was there some conspiracy?
No, it was impossible. If the fake Ming Zhitian had wanted to act, they, including everyone in the Suo Hai Wu Ge, would not be alive and standing here conversing.
Ming Ya tentatively asked, "Are you really Tian'er?"
Ming Zhitian said, "I'm still not done being angry with you, but seeing as you protected Mother well, I'll forgive you."
Chen Buqi held his arm and smiled, "Tian'er, you are so magnanimous. Why don't you come over and thank your son for his forgiveness?"
Ming Ya, half in anger, "I! ...Hmph."
At this moment, the three consorts and three princes also appeared. The second prince, Ming He, happily approached, "Fourth Brother… you're still alive?"
Ming Zhitian teased, "Second Brother, you don't wish for me to be alive?"
Ming He earnestly replied, "Of course not. You know I didn't mean that. It's just been three years, we've been waiting anxiously, hoping you were alright. You're finally back. Oh, and who are these people?"
Chen Buqi said, "Yes, Tian'er, you haven't introduced them to Mother yet. Who are these four to you? And this Divine Heaven Realm expert, he seems to obey you?"
Ming Zhitian nodded, a frown appearing, "In the blink of an eye, it's been three years… the reasons are extremely complex. We'll discuss the details inside. First, let me introduce you. These two are my trusted generals, Fei Jiang at the fourth level of the Divine Might Realm, and Yi Ni at the third level of the Divine Heaven Realm. They are… my wives, I suppose."
Hua Ruxian and Hua Ruhua stepped forward and performed a lady's courtesy, "Greetings, Mother…"
"Oh!" Chen Buqi laughed heartily, as if she had found a treasure. She took both their hands and, like a mother-in-law meeting her daughters-in-law, led them along, "So obedient. Come, what are your names?"
"My name is Hua Ruxian."
"Mother, my name is Hua Ruhua."
Chen Buqi couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Heh heh heh, how lovely. You are beautiful too. Are you twins?"
The two girls said in unison, "Yes."
Chen Buqi pulled them directly into Suo Hai Wu Ge, leaving everyone else looking at each other with a touch of awkwardness.
Ming Zhitian looked at Ming Ya, "Father, aren't you going to invite your son inside?"
Ming Ya coughed twice, "Let's go."
The group followed them in. Ming Ya ordered the servants to re-establish the protective formation, then instructed them to prepare a banquet.
In the main hall, everyone took their seats. Hua Ruxian and Hua Ruhua sat on either side of Ming Zhitian, pouring tea and water for him. In front of their mother-in-law, Chen Buqi, they tried their best to appear virtuous and amiable, shedding their former haughty princess demeanor.
Ming Zhitian couldn't help but chuckle. Chen Buqi sat next to him and glared, "Tian'er, what are you laughing at?"
Ming Zhitian quickly shook his head, "No, nothing."
At this point, the First Consort Tian Haiyan and the First Prince Ming Tianjinyi, the Second Consort Guo Qiangwei and the Second Prince Ming He, and the Third Consort Long Yue Ling'er and the Third Prince Ming Jubai also took their seats.
Ming He and Ming Zhitian exchanged friendly nods. Among these people, he only found Ming He tolerable. He disliked everyone else because they often bullied his mother, Chen Buqi.
Tian Haiyan whispered behind her hand, "How is he not dead?"
Ming Tianjinyi said, "Indeed, he has such a great life."
Ming Zhitian heard them and did not shy away, "Do you all wish for me to die?"
Tian Haiyan waved her hand, "Your aunt was just asking about your well-being. Of course, we didn't think that. Since you're alive, live well. Don't make us worry about you day in and day out, wasting our time and resources."