NOVEL NEXT Chapter 236: Chapter 236: This Pot is Definitely Taken
Chapter 236: This Pot is Definitely Taken
The women almost simultaneously noticed the term "Emperor's Auspicious Beast" in the diary and nodded in agreement.
However, confusion lingered. According to Zhao Ling's earlier diary entries, Wang Qiuer was supposed to be the result of the fusion between the Emperor's Auspicious Beast and the spiritual consciousness separated from Tang Wutong by Tang San.
While this made her an incarnation of Tang Wutong in some respects, the current timeline made no sense. Tang Wutong's consciousness hadn't been divided yet, so how could this Emperor's Auspicious Beast be Wang Qiuer?
The situation was perplexing, but despite their lack of understanding, they were thrilled with the rewards from the diary: a 70-year lifespan increase and a 10% enhancement to all spirit ring skills. The benefits were undeniably generous.
In her own space, Qian Renxue was ecstatic about the rewards. Jumping on her bed with uncontainable joy, she exclaimed, "This is amazing!"
Though she was currently just a two-year-old child, the diary had already granted her a total of 150 additional years of life, a 10% reduction in aging speed, enhanced qualifications, and now a 10% boost to all spirit ring skills.
"If I don't grow strong enough to crush Tang San after all this, I might as well buy some tofu and smash myself to death repeatedly!" she declared dramatically.
Meanwhile, back in Zhao Ling's room, Tang Wutong stirred after spending more than two days in bed with her husband. Adding the previous days to this, she felt like she was turning into a piece of driftwood. Determined to stretch her legs, she decided to walk around the courtyard.
As her gaze swept across the room, she noticed something peculiar: her clothes were missing. Furrowing her brows, she turned to Zhao Ling with a note of displeasure.
"Hubby, where are my clothes? Tong'er knows she's beautiful and that you like her very much, but that doesn't mean you should hide her clothes. Especially the ones I wear underneath. Don't you think that's a little dirty? Hurry up and take them out—I'll wash them right now before you do something weird with them!"
"???" Zhao Ling was utterly baffled. Hide her clothes? What was she even talking about?
Seeing his confusion, Tang Wutong poked his forehead lightly in irritation.
"Stop pretending! Who else could have taken them if not you? But fine, if you like hiding them, then keep them. After all, you bought them for me with your own money."
Without waiting for a response, Tang Wutong retrieved a new outfit from her storage soul guide and began dressing. However, the way she glanced at Zhao Ling carried a hint of suspicion, leaving him even more puzzled.
Refusing to leave it at that, Zhao Ling scanned the room thoroughly. He even extended his mental power to check Tang Wutong's storage soul guide but found no trace of the missing clothes.
Still uncertain, Zhao Ling scanned his system space as well. When he didn't find the clothes there either, he spoke confidently, "Tong'er, I swear I didn't hide your clothes! You have to believe me!"
But as he prepared to suggest that she verify his storage space, he realized his mistake. While he could check her soul guide with his mental power, she couldn't access his storage space.
Tang Wutong, however, smiled indulgently. "It's okay, hubby. Tong'er isn't blaming you. It's normal for men to have some strange hobbies. I'm going out to stretch my legs."
With that, she kissed him on the lips and left the room, albeit with an awkward gait.
Zhao Ling felt a flood of frustration. It's over. I can't clear my name. Whether or not I hid those clothes, I'm definitely taking the blame for this.
Even worse, Tang Wutong might share this with his other wives. Zhao Ling could already imagine their strange looks when they found out. With a sigh, he muttered to himself, "I'm so tired... I want to disappear."
In the courtyard, the four girls who had been playing mahjong stopped when they saw Tang Wutong emerge from the room, walking stiffly. Stifling their laughter, they teased her mercilessly.
"Hahaha, Xiaoqi, your walk is killing me! I can't stop laughing!"
"Xiao Qi, do you regret it now? Hubby devoured you just a few days ago, and then you let him have you for two more days. Did you enjoy it?"
"Xiao Qi, our hubby has always been that crazy. You'll need to get used to it from now on. Understand?"
Their teasing made Tang Wutong puff up her cheeks in frustration.
"Stop laughing at me! You were no better when Brother Ling got to you!" she snapped.
Pointing to each of them, she continued her counterattack.
"Grandma, have you forgotten the last time Brother Ling had his way with you? Two days later, you nearly fell flat on your face when you stepped out of your room. If I hadn't held you up, you'd have been so embarrassed!"
Turning to another, she added, "And Mom, when it was your turn, you couldn't even leave the bed. You had to ask Brother Ling to carry you to the bathroom, remember?"
Her retorts left the four women blushing, unable to argue. Tang Wutong, feeling victorious, tilted her nose up in pride.
"Hmph! Grandma, Mom, Auntie Long'er—don't think I won't stand up to you just because you're my elders. If you push me, I'll fight back!"
Her words weren't entirely unfounded. Thanks to Zhao Ling's diary, the five women now understood their intertwined relationships. Xiao Wu's "dream" had helped fill in the gaps, confirming their roles in the bizarre family dynamic.
Tang Wutong referred to Ah Yin as "Grandma" due to their biological connection. Despite initial awkwardness, Ah Yin eventually accepted it, reasoning that her younger sister Long'er was called "Grandma" as well.
Meanwhile, Zhao Ling didn't object to the titles. To him, it was only natural for Tang Wutong, hailing from 10,000 years in the future, to call the women of this era "Grandma." His only concern was whether the women themselves would mind.
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