"Alright, don't worry. Prepare things for me immediately. I will meet up with the owner of Wanshan Tea House in Fengyue City, and we will come up with a plan."
Liu Liu waved her hand dismissively. Nothing is impossible for those who set their minds to it, and heaven always leaves a way out. Did they really intend to trap them to death? She believed that heaven would not be so cruel.
"Your subordinate will go and do it now," Chu Feng turned and walked out. Liu Liu called out softly and briskly, "Chu Feng."
Hearing his楼主 (Louzhu -楼主) call, Chu Feng stopped and looked back. His usually cold face now carried a trace of warmth. She had not expected Chu Feng to find his true love.
That person was her senior sister, Qing Feng. Having lost her martial arts, Senior Sister had transformed into a virtuous woman. She herself refused to practice martial arts again.
"I heard that you and my Senior Sister are mutually in love. When I return from Fengyue City this time, I will host a wedding for you."
Chu Feng's face flushed slightly. He hadn't expected his 楼主 to know about this matter, but a smile appeared on his lips.
He had originally been thinking about how to approach his 楼主, but now his 楼主 was willing to host their wedding, which was just perfect.
He had never thought that a married man could forget a past heartbreak and meet a woman as gentle as water. He considered himself content in this life, and all that remained was to serve the Seven Star Tower wholeheartedly.
"Thank you, 楼主."
"Go and get busy," Liu Liu's exquisite face softened into a smile. Watching Chu Feng walk out, she thought that a happy event would soon occur on the island, and she was happy for them.
Seeing these subordinates loyal to the Seven Star Tower, her greatest wish was for them to find a good home and their own happiness.
The happiest person to go out this time was undoubtedly Mu Xing. He chattered incessantly around Liu Liu, asking questions about everything. At this moment, he truly displayed the innocence of a five-year-old child. His little face was incredibly cute as he smiled.
"Mama, is it fun outside?"
"It's fun, but you're not allowed to bully anyone when we go out," Liu Liu wasn't worried about her son, but about others. Because her son had treated venomous snakes and scorpions as toys since he was young, he didn't realize that those things could harm people. Who knew when he might take them out to play, startling others?
Liu Liu remembered that he had three pets: a small, highly venomous golden scorpion named Xiao Jin, a black-colored scorpion named Xiao Hei, and a large white eagle named Xiao Bai. She guessed he would definitely bring these three treasures out with him.
"I won't, as long as they don't bully me, I won't bully them," this was Mu Xing's promise.
Liu Liu saw Cui'er standing nearby without moving, her eyes red. She asked curiously, "Cui'er, what's wrong?"
"Miss, why don't you take me with you? I want to go out too, and I want to be with Mu Xing," Cui'er felt so sad that she was almost crying at the thought of leaving this little devil. Hadn't she found him annoying before?
She should have been free now that he was leaving, so why was she crying so sadly before he had even gone?
Liu Liu glanced at Cui'er. The reason she wasn't taking her was that Cui'er didn't know martial arts. The others, more or less, knew some martial arts. Furthermore, she had served Mu Xing for five years without rest, and Liu Liu felt sorry for her. Since she was taking Mu Xing out this time, she wanted to give Cui'er a chance to rest.
"I usually see you taking care of Mu Xing and you seem tired. Although you don't say it, I, your miss, know it all. So, you have a few days off this time. Stay on the island and have fun," Liu Liu smiled at Cui'er, thinking that this girl was indeed meant to be troubled.
She used to be tormented by herself, and now she was being tormented by her son. It was rare to give her a few days off, and she was crying her eyes out. She was truly a silly girl. Although Liu Liu felt sorry for Cui'er, Cui'er did not appreciate her kindness and looked at Liu Liu earnestly.
"Miss, please let me go with you. I will help you take care of Mu Xing."
"You?"
Liu Liu wanted to find some words to persuade Cui'er to stay. Mu Xing, who was at her feet, tugged at his mother's robe and whispered, "Mama, please let Aunt Cui go with us. Mu Xing will miss her too. Mu Xing promises to be good and not bully her, nor hide to let her find him."
Upon hearing Mu Xing's words, Cui'er's eyes instantly welled up. She hadn't expected this little fellow, though naughty, to still think of her. Perhaps he was just lonely and wanted someone to play with when he hid to let her find him.
Liu Liu looked at the two people beside her, one large and one small, looking at her expectantly. If she insisted on her original decision, she would likely be seen as a villain. Although she felt sorry for Cui'er, since Cui'er did not appreciate her kindness, she would let her come along, and there would be opportunities for her to be burdened.
"Alright, since you want to come, then come along. But you must change into male attire and absolutely cannot let anyone recognize you," Liu Liu cautioned Cui'er. The world was vast, not so vast that if they encountered someone they knew, it would be troublesome. Therefore, disguising herself was the best course of action.
"Got it," Cui'er nodded, smiling happily. She hugged Mu Xing, realizing that Mu Xing's help this time was invaluable, and the suffering she endured was worth it.
"Mu Xing, when we are outside, you must call Mama 'brother'," Liu Liu reminded Mu Xing. Everyone believed that Qi Ye was a man, an unparalleled, beautiful young man. If her son called her 'brother,' it would not expose her. However, Mu Xing was clearly confused, knitting his handsome brows in a strange way.
"Why should I call you 'brother'? Mama is a woman."
"Uh..."
Due to Mu Xing's understanding of the situation, Liu Liu spent a considerable amount of effort to instill the impression in her son's little head.
Because it was more convenient for men to handle affairs when traveling, while it was less convenient for women, Mama had always presented herself as a man. Since Mama was pretending to be a man, Mu Xing naturally had to call his mother "brother."
Although Mu Xing had this understanding, there were still problems. He persistently questioned Liu Liu.
"Then why is it inconvenient for women? Mama is beautiful and powerful. Everyone on the island listens to Mama."
Mu Xing tilted his small face, his large eyes flashing with confusion. Liu Liu sighed, thinking that a child's natural curiosity was truly exhausting.
If she continued to dwell on this topic, she would likely need half a day to explain the initial question. Therefore, she resorted to the most direct warning.
"If Mu Xing continues to ask so many questions, Mama will decide to leave Mu Xing on the island."
This statement indeed silenced Mu Xing, but his bewildered eyes still held a desire for knowledge.
Liu Liu couldn't help but lament, wondering if her actions were stifling her child's curiosity and hindering his psychological development. However, she didn't have time to fuss. She instructed Cui'er to quickly pack their belongings, and everyone left逍遥岛 (Xiaoyao Island -逍遥岛) together for Fengyue City.
The weather was sunny and clear, with not a cloud in the sky. On the river, countless boats sailed, occasionally accompanied by the melodious sound of silk and bamboo. The lush willow branches on both sides of the river embankment hung down, reflecting in the clear, still river water, creating a picturesque scene.
Liu Liu sat in the second-floor room, the window ajar, the gauze curtains fluttering in the breeze. The sounds of laughter from the bow of the boat occasionally drifted in. She slightly turned her head and saw a small figure happily cheering on the bow of the boat.
Liu Liu looked at her son's happy expression and felt that bringing him out was the right decision. She would bring him out more often in the future, as it would be beneficial for his young mind's development.
Looking at Cui'er beside Mu Xing, she couldn't help but smile. This girl used to complain incessantly whenever Liu Liu drew dark eyebrows on her and dressed her up as a man.
It was rare for her to draw so unattractively this time. It seemed Mu Xing's charm was far greater than her own as his mother.