Surface Sisters

"Little sister, sit down and rest for a while. Walking back and forth like this isn't good for the baby!"

In the courtyard, Zhu Zhuyun supported Zhu Zhuqing with one hand and gently stroked Zhu Zhuqing's swollen belly with the other. Her careful demeanor made it impossible to tell that five years ago she was a vicious woman who could ruthlessly hunt down her sister.

In reality, Zhu Zhuyun is now a gentle and virtuous woman who takes excellent care of her younger sister, making her a model of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Zhu Zhuqing was also puzzled by the huge change in her second sister's personality, but out of the bond of blood, she didn't ask any more questions and accepted it calmly.

With her hands gently cradling her lower abdomen, Zhu Zhuqing chuckled softly, her voice filled with maternal love, and said, "Second sister, you don't understand. The imperial physicians in the palace have advised that pregnant women should exercise more to improve blood circulation and menstruation. As long as the exercise is not strenuous, it will actually benefit the fetus."

"Oh, I see..."

Zhu Zhuyun nodded as if she suddenly understood, but secretly she curled her lips. Of course she understood this simple principle very well, and her reason for dissuading her was only out of caution.

After all, pregnant women are very precious. If something happens while they are walking, the person who is helping the pregnant woman will definitely not get any credit.

For the past five years, she has been living a lonely and desolate life in the Purple Micro Palace in Notting City. All she can do every day is reflect on her past behavior and summarize her life experiences.

Therefore, after being escorted to Heaven Dou City by powerful figures from the Purple Micro Palace at Yu Tianmeng's behest, she became extremely submissive. Her personality also changed from the treacherous and vicious to gentle and virtuous.

As for secretly leaving Heaven Dou City, sneaking back to the Star Luo Empire, and continuing her marriage with the Star Luo Empire Dai Weisi, Zhu Zhuyun had considered it, but after careful consideration, she gave up on the idea.

Because she didn't want to stand on the side of the losers.

Currently, the situation in Douluo is clearly dominated by the Purple Micro Palace and the Heaven Dou Empire, followed by the Spirit Hall, and then the Star Luo Empire.

The Palace Master of Purple Micro Palace Zhou Chen possesses strength that can shake mountains and rivers, and is a man of great talent and ambition. His ambition to unify the world shines as brightly as the sun. Whether it is the Spirit Hall or the Star Luo Empire, they will probably be crushed in the end.

Moreover, Zhou Chen and the Dai Family, the Star Luo Imperial Family, have a deep-seated hatred for each other!

Based on Zhu Zhuyun's understanding of Zhou Chen, the fate of the Star Luo Royal Family is likely to be only one: death and the destruction of their kingdom.

She really wanted to be the Crown Princess and the Empress of the Star Luo Empire, wanting to enjoy supreme power and glory, but she didn't want to be buried with the Star Luo Royal Family.

Therefore, rather than marrying into the doomed Star Luo Royal Family, it would be better to stay by her sister's side.

After all, her younger sister, Zhu Zhuqing, is now both Zhou Chen's woman and a super strong person at the Title Douluo level. Relying on her sister's influence, she can be considered a noble person standing at the top of the pyramid.

Moreover, as the saying goes, "Being near the water tower makes it easy to get the moon first." If one could take advantage of the opportunity to be close to his sister every day and seduce her husband, the actual ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire, that would be excellent.

Yes, that's all of Zhu Zhuyun's plans for now.

If Zhu Zhuqing knew what her second sister was thinking, she would probably turn on her immediately.

I treat you like my own sister, and you actually want to be my harem sisters? This is simply intolerable!

Just as the two sisters were strolling in the courtyard, suddenly, a girl wearing a moon-white tight-fitting long dress with the Big Dipper embroidered on her chest strode in through the open gate.

This girl comes from the Tian Xuan Guard of the Big Dipper Seven Guards, which only recruits female Soul Master.

In order to take care of and protect Zhu Zhuqing, and to allow her to focus on her pregnancy, Zhou Chen specially mobilized more than a hundred female Soul Master from the Tian Xuan Guard to guard the vicinity of the Purple Micro Palace courtyard of the Shrek Academy.

The young Soul King, whose Soul Power exceeded level 50, knelt on one knee and respectfully said to Zhu Zhuqing, "Your Majesty, Lady Yan and Madam Haitang request an audience."

"Yan Zi and Ling Ling are here?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed with delight, "Quickly, let them in!"

"Yes, ma'am."

The young Soul King bowed respectfully, then vanished from the courtyard in a flash.

This girl's Martial Soul is the Needletail Swift, known as the fastest flying bird Martial Soul in the Douluo Plane.

Soon, a soft sound of footsteps rang out, and two graceful young women stepped through the gate and into the courtyard.

The girl on the left looks to be in her early twenties. She has delicate features, and her short, dark purple hair gives her a spirited look. Her captivating eyes enhance her charm.

The girl on the right is a little younger, probably just over twenty years old. She is wearing a long black dress, her face is covered with a thin black veil, her long blue hair is neatly draped down her back, and her blue eyes sparkle with a cool light.

The two girls had completely different temperaments and personalities, but they also had one thing in common: their bellies were bulging, and they were obviously pregnant.

These two girls are Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

Well, in the past year, their husbands Zhou Chen had plenty of ammunition and were diligent in their work, so the three women became pregnant one after another.

This made Empress Xue Ke very jealous. She often discussed the principles of human relations with Zhou Chen, but her belly was not cooperating and had not risen or fallen at all in a year.

"And this is...?"

Dugu Yan was somewhat outgoing, saw Zhu Zhuyun, who bore a striking resemblance to Zhu Zhuqing, and casually asked her a question.

"This is my second sister, Zhu Zhuyun. She just came from home to take care of me."

Zhu Zhuqing introduced with a smile.

"Oh, hello Sister Zhu Yun."

Dugu Yan greeted her warmly, while Ye Lingling, who was always aloof, simply nodded slightly to Zhu Zhuyun.

Zhu Zhuyun returned a kind smile to the two women.

"Sister Zhu Zhuqing, this is a Matcha Lime flavored Gyokuro Jade Dew Cake made by Sister Yuehua. Jade Dew Cake is very nourishing for pregnant women. She made it especially for us and asked us to bring it to you."

A faint light flashed in Dugu Yan's left hand, and a sandalwood box appeared in her hand. When she opened the lid, a dozen exquisitely crafted Jade Dew Cake emitted a refreshing fragrance that was delightful to the senses.

"Wow, it smells so good! Sister Yuehua is indeed very skillful. No wonder she is Grandmaster of court etiquette."

Zhu Zhuqing first praised Tang Yuehua, then took two steps forward, took Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's hands, and said with feigned concern, "Why aren't you two staying at home to rest during your pregnancies? What if it's bad for the baby?"

Zhu Zhuyun: "..."

Zhu Zhuqing, didn't you just say that more exercise is good for pregnant women? How come you changed your mind so quickly!

Upon hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Ye Lingling retorted without any hesitation, "Sister Zhu Zhuqing, we are Soul Saint. We flew all the way here; we didn't walk."

After a pause, Ye Lingling glanced indifferently at Zhu Zhuqing, whose face was flushed with embarrassment, and continued, "But you, you're a Title Douluo, yet you're holding your belly so carefully like an ordinary pregnant woman. Isn't that a bit too pretentious?"

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Dugu Yan quickly took out a Jade Dew Cake and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing, trying to smooth things over, saying, "Zhu Zhuqing, try this Jade Dew Cake, it's delicious!"

"Oh, hehe, then I'll try it."

Zhu Zhuqing smiled quickly, took the Jade Dew Cake, but didn't open her mouth to eat it. Instead, as if she remembered something, she suddenly turned her head and handed it to Zhu Zhuyun beside her, saying with a smile, "Second sister, you should try this Jade Dew Cake first. Sister Yuehua's cooking is excellent."

Zhu Zhuyun: "???"

Is this for your second sister to test for poison?

Zhu Zhuyun immediately understood Zhu Zhuqing's meaning. This girl was afraid that the cake might be poisoned or contain drugs that could cause miscarriage in pregnant women, which was why she let her older sister try it first.

This is similar to the palace eunuchs who tasted dishes for the emperor in the imperial palace.

My younger sister is no pushover either!

The naive and clueless younger sister from back then is gone forever, replaced by an overly cautious Title Douluo.

Zhu Zhuyun glanced at the smiling Zhu Zhuqing and was utterly furious.

Sister, do you have to be so cautious?

You are a titled Douluo, and your husband is the Palace Master of Purple Micro Palace. You two can easily shake mountains and rivers, destroy cities and divide seas with a single punch. Do you think Tang Yuehua or Dugu Yan would dare to harm you?

Furthermore, why did you insist that your sister test the poison for you? What if it really is poisonous? Your second sister is just a lowly Soul Elder at level 30!

So what if I chased you down five years ago? Why are you so vengeful?

Are these what they mean by "superficial sisters"?

With tears streaming down her face, Zhu Zhuyun took a bite of the Jade Dew Cake her sister handed her, chewed it hard, and then swallowed it.

Seeing that Zhu Zhuyun had eaten the entire Jade Dew Cake, Zhu Zhuqing smiled and reached out to wipe her sister's mouth as a sign of affection.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, standing to the side, were completely dumbfounded.

They weren't stupid; they could naturally see that Zhu Zhuqing let her second sister eat first because she was afraid the cake was poisoned.

Damn it, we kindly brought you the pancakes, and this is how you treat us?

Can we still get along?

Although we sisters in the harem may have some scheming and jealousy among ourselves, would we go so far as to poison you?

Although Sister Yuehua has not been able to get pregnant and is indeed feeling a bit down, she wouldn't go so far as to poison you!

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance, almost questioning their existence.

What's wrong with Zhu Zhuqing? Is it pregnancy anxiety syndrome?

What they didn't know was that just a few days ago, when Zhou Chen came to see Zhu Zhuqing, he happened to see Zhu Zhuyun and casually reminded Zhu Zhuqing to be careful.

Zhou Chen's intention in reminding Zhu Zhuqing was to warn her to be careful of her second sister, Zhu Zhuyun.

After all, Zhu Zhuyun used to be a villain, and she even chased after Zhu Zhuqing five years ago. Even if her personality has changed, we still need to be wary of her.

However, Zhu Zhuqing's thinking diverged, and she extended her suspicions to all the other sisters in the harem.

Especially after she recently read several history books describing the power struggles within the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, she became even more paranoid, feeling that her other sisters would harm her.

And since the person who delivered the cakes to her today was Dugu Yan, who was skilled in using poison, it naturally made her think even more perversely!