Impatient?

Upon hearing those words...

Bai Yuhe was momentarily stunned.

She asked, "What did you just call me?"

"Brother-in-law! Hehe... Brother-in-law, you might not know this, but I am actually the younger brother of that Azure Spirit Sovereign! Although we aren't related by blood, our bond is closer than kin. Naturally, I should call Your Majesty 'Brother-in-law.'"

Wukong chuckled, scratching his hand with a mischievous grin.

Bai Yuhe was somewhat surprised by this. She rubbed her chin and said, "Oh? That is quite unexpected. But how can you prove you are her brother? Tell me something you know that the common people wouldn't."

Wukong scratched his head, thinking of something he could say that the public likely wouldn't know.

"My Big Sister actually has three other wives! Hehe, so I was actually a bit conflicted about whether I should call you 'Brother-in-law.' But since Big Sister is willing to be your Empress, then I shall call you Brother-in-law."

Wukong's words made Bai Yuhe freeze for a second, then she burst into laughter.

"It seems you truly are my Empress's brother! Haha, you certainly have a way with words! I like it. Very well, since you are acquaintances of my Empress, I naturally cannot mistreat you. You may stay at the Donglin Temple as you wish. Any extra expenses you have, just send the bill to the palace for reimbursement."

"Also, when you go out, remember to take some guards with you. I wasn't lying when I said the local customs here are fierce. If you don't want to be snatched away to serve as breeding boars, then be careful. Your Master is quite handsome; I'm sure many women would take a fancy to him. After all, in my Women's Kingdom, not everyone is like me, choosing to settle down with just one woman."

Hearing Bai Yuhe's words, Wukong chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Brother-in-law, I will protect Master."

Bajie, however, snorted and muttered, "I'd actually love to be snatched away!"

Bai Yuhe gave a cold laugh. "You probably wouldn't be paired with a person, but rather snatched away to breed with sows. After all, there are many people in our Women's Kingdom who love to research! You have the head and brain of a pig; someone might want to see what comes of it."

Upon hearing this, Bajie quickly shook his head. "No, no! Forget I said anything."

Although Bajie was lustful, he wasn't so lustful that he ignored the species barrier.

Besides, in his past life, he was Marshal Tianpeng...

If he were truly taken to be a stud for pigs, it would be beyond humiliating.

Wukong was also displeased by Bajie's words. He grabbed Bajie's ear and yanked it, saying, "You fat pig, watch how you speak! This is my Big Sister's 'husband.' If you annoy her, watch out—she might tell Big Sister to let you spend your next few days living in a butcher shop in the Women's Kingdom."

"Take it easy, Eldest Senior Brother! Take it easy! I was wrong, I was wrong. I'll stop talking, I'll stop! Don't pull anymore, my ear's going to fall off!"

"If it falls off, it falls off. Tomorrow I'll marinate it and make a dish of pig ears."

"Eldest Senior Brother, I'm your junior brother! How can you be like this?"

"Hmph."

Tang Sanzang watched the bickering between Wukong and Bajie. Seeing Wukong finish scolding the rude Bajie, he finally spoke up.

"Enough, Wukong. A small lesson is sufficient. We are still before His Majesty; do not be rude."

Wukong nodded obediently. "I know, Master! I just wanted to teach this ill-mannered fool a lesson."

"I apologize for the joke, Brother-in-law!" Wukong said to Bai Yuhe with a grin after addressing his master.

Bai Yuhe didn't take offense, simply waving her hand. "It's fine! You've already disciplined him, so let the matter drop. For the next few days, you should enjoy yourselves in our kingdom before moving on."

"We will."

"Go then!" Bai Yuhe nodded and ordered someone to escort them to the Donglin Temple.

Tang Sanzang and the others departed.

Meanwhile, Su Qing cringed so hard her toes could have dug out a three-bedroom apartment and finished the renovations. In short, Su Qing was so embarrassed she could barely keep her composure.

She had never expected that when she came to watch a show, the part she would see most was a show about herself.

She couldn't stay any longer.

Yet, she felt that leaving just like this would be a bit unsatisfying.

But if she didn't leave... she feared she would see even more scenes that would frustrate her.

Rubbing her brow, Su Qing sighed. "Forget it, I'll let my original body come over... Let her play with Bai Yuhe for a few days and watch the show. With the original body here, even if it's a bit boring, it's better than these guys constantly discussing me."

Having made up her mind, Su Qing didn't linger.

After leaving the palace, she mounted her Somersault Cloud and headed toward Linzhou City.

At the same time...

Back at the original body's side, after playing with Coal Ball for a bit, she stood up and left the clinic.

"Where are you going, Miss?" Li Yichou asked when she saw Su Qing heading out.

"Just going out for a stroll. I'll be back in a while. I've been inside too long and I'm feeling restless. If a patient comes, diagnose them if you can; if not, wait for me to return. Don't worry, I won't be gone long."

Su Qing stretched and spoke to Li Yichou with a smile.

Li Yichou looked at Su Qing and nodded slightly.

She naturally had no objection to whatever Su Qing wanted to do, she just found it a bit strange that Su Qing would suddenly go out because she was bored...

After all, she often saw Su Qing sitting there for an entire day without moving, never seeming bored at all.

"She probably has something else to take care of," Li Yichou thought. She then said to Su Qingyu, who was nearby, "Stop staring at little Coal Ball. It can't help you fight Miss, and it can't win anyway. You'd better finish your homework honestly. Otherwise, when Miss comes back, you'll get scolded again."

Hearing Li Yichou mention Su Qing, Su Qingyu's body trembled slightly as she recalled some unpleasant memories. She lowered her head and obediently went back to the homework Su Qing had left for her.

Coal Ball, meanwhile, just gave a lazy stretch, as if none of this had anything to do with her.

After Su Qing left the clinic, she naturally used the Somersault Cloud to head to the palace. After all... she couldn't have two Su Qings appearing in the clinic at once.

Ao Yiyi and Hu Lin'er might not be frightened, but Su Qingyu and Li Yichou certainly would be...

Su Qing even knew what Su Qingyu would probably think—no doubt she'd worry that with two of her, she'd have even less chance of winning in the future, and her homework would double. It was all quite amusing.

As for how Su Qing knew Su Qingyu wanted to defeat her in the future, it was because someone had leaked it to her.

Even though Li Yichou seemed to favor Su Qingyu in everything, she never hid anything about the girl from Su Qing. So, when Su Qingyu went to Li Yichou to talk about it and ask to learn martial arts, Li Yichou told Su Qing.

What could she say? The girl truly had no sense of caution...

A child was just a child. She was no match for an adult, let alone an old monster like Su Qing who was over a thousand years old.

After Su Qing's clone returned to Linzhou City, she didn't go back to the clinic immediately but went to the market to buy some ingredients. She bought mugwort, glutinous rice, and minced meat. It was currently spring, and although the Qingming Festival had passed, no one could stop Su Qing if she wanted to make some green rice balls.

In addition to the materials for the green rice balls, Su Qing also bought some spring bamboo shoots, planning to pickle them into sour bamboo shoots later.

Finally, as Su Qing passed a fish stall, she picked up a fish—a catfish. She planned to cook some fish; Su Qingyu loved eating fish, even though she frequently got bones stuck in her throat. Su Qing didn't know if the girl had some sort of masochistic streak, but since she liked it, Su Qing bought it.

Although she was strict with the little girl, there was no doubt she was very fond of her.

After buying the ingredients and returning to the clinic, Su Qing called Su Qingyu over.

"How is it coming along?"

"Almost done! Little Coal Ball kept circling around me just now and distracted me. It's not my fault I'm slow, and I wasn't being lazy! Look, there's even a footprint left by Coal Ball here!" Little Su Qingyu said with a serious face, looking at Su Qing.

At the same time, she held up her homework to show an inky plum blossom footprint on it.

Su Qing glanced at it, then peeked at Li Yichou, who was stifling a laugh. She already had her answer.

She stroked little Coal Ball, who was licking her fur, and said, "If you were being lazy, don't make excuses, and definitely don't use the kitten as an excuse. Even if Coal Ball is a bit silly, she wouldn't do something so wicked. Did you know she just told me that you slandered her and she wants to take revenge on you today? If you don't finish your homework obediently, I'll let her do whatever she wants to you. Also, your fish for tonight will be given to Coal Ball."

Upon hearing Su Qing's words, Coal Ball's eyes widened as she looked at Su Qing...

She didn't care that Su Qing was using her as an excuse to bully little Su Qingyu. She only noticed that she could eat fish.

She couldn't help but start meowing, then walked up to Su Qing and said, "I knew I smelled fish earlier! You really did buy fish. I want to eat, I want to eat!"

Su Qing glanced at the little creature, then sent a Sound Transmission to her: "Keep an eye on this girl. If you can make sure she doesn't slack off, I'll buy you a fish as long as your body tomorrow!"

"Really? Really? You're not lying?" Coal Ball's eyes widened as she looked at Su Qing in excitement. In her bright vertical pupils, it was as if light in the shape of little fish was flickering...

It was clear this little fellow really loved eating fish.

Su Qing replied via Sound Transmission, "Don't worry, I naturally won't lie to you. Have you ever seen me lie to you?"

Coal Ball stared at Su Qing for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Fine, I'll help you watch the girl. You're not allowed to lie to me! If you lie, you're a big green snake!"

Su Qing couldn't help but chuckle inwardly at those words...

This fellow seemed to have taken the casual remark Su Qing used to fool her as a very serious oath. But this was fine; for Su Qing, it saved a lot of trouble. There was no need to make up any more convoluted reasons.

Su Qing nodded with a smile and transmitted, "Then it's a deal!"

Seeing Su Qing agree, Coal Ball meowed twice and immediately became serious.

Su Qingyu naturally didn't know about the communication between Su Qing and Coal Ball. She only thought to herself, "Hmph, Coal Ball clearly didn't say anything just now. Master is just lying!"

However, she didn't dare to talk back to Su Qing. She only said, "Then if I finish it well, can I eat?"

Su Qing nodded. "Of course."

"Then it's a deal!" Su Qingyu looked at Su Qing and said, "No lying!"

"I won't lie to you," Su Qing said with a faint smile.

Su Qingyu chuckled and obediently went back to finish her homework.

Li Yichou watched all this, smiling from the side without interrupting. Having spent so much time with Su Qing, she understood perfectly well that Su Qing only appeared strict, but in reality, she loved the little girl dearly. Though they weren't related by blood, their bond was closer than that of a biological parent and child.

While things were relaxed and pleasant in Linzhou City, the other Su Qing had already arrived at the palace of the Women's Kingdom.

After Su Qing pretended to listen to Bai Yuhe's description of the previous situation... she feigned great surprise and said, "I see... well, call them over later! I should greet them properly."

Even though Su Qing had already seen them today, she still had to act as if she hadn't. After all, she couldn't expose her previous activities!

Bai Yuhe naturally had no objections. She said with a smile, "That's no problem... but you really do have a monkey for a brother!"

"Just a sworn brother. That smelly monkey's strength is quite decent. If you have anything you need him to do or need help with, just give him orders. For my sake, he certainly won't refuse."

Because of what happened today, Su Qing was still feeling a bit vengeful. So, she couldn't resist wanting to mess with them a little. After all, a person who doesn't take revenge isn't a true master!

Bai Yuhe nodded. "Oh? I already gathered that he was powerful... Not long ago, someone occupied the Abortion Spring, and it seems this monkey was the one who drove them off."

Su Qing feigned surprise and offered a few words of praise. But she knew very well that even if the monkey had done nothing, the person occupying the Abortion Spring would have left. Guanyin Bodhisattva wouldn't do something so pointless.

"Alright, alright, it's getting late. Let's not talk about those things... whatever it is, we can discuss it tomorrow! We haven't seen each other in a long time; we should properly reconnect."

Bai Yuhe looked at Su Qing and lifted Su Qing's chin with a smile. "Otherwise, you might just forget about me!"

Su Qing smiled faintly. "You are quite impatient."

"Is that so? And what if I am?"

"Haste makes for cold tofu."

"My mouth is tough; I can handle the heat."