When Zhao Qian saw Jiang Xinrui suddenly appear, he silently lit a candle for his general in his heart.

When he heard Yan Xiao's inexplicable laughter, he felt as if he sensed a murderous aura.

Even though he was a worldly man, he still trembled for a moment, which was quite pathetic.

Zhao Qian Gang instinctively wanted to back away, but then he heard Yan Xiao's question. Without hesitation, he quickly replied:

"Reporting to Madam, Steward Zhang should be here soon."

Yan Xiao snorted unhappily upon receiving the answer, clearly dissatisfied with Butler Zhang's efficiency.

Then he turned his gaze back to Jiang Xinrui, who was frowning and looking at him with disapproval.

Then, without any restraint or regard for anyone's feelings, he mocked:

"What Dr. Jiang just said was truly excellent. If that's the case, then why didn't Dr. Jiang directly help this pitiful mother and daughter, instead of coming to question me without asking why?"

After she finished speaking, she ignored Jiang Xinrui's already somewhat unpleasant expression and started to go crazy on the spot, aggressively determined to destroy everyone.

"Doctor Jiang's behavior suggests a lack of confidence in his medical skills, or perhaps he dislikes this person who is barely a rival in love and therefore doesn't want to help."

"If that's the case, wouldn't it be better to just stay on the sidelines, eat sunflower seeds, and watch the show? Why bother jumping out here to do something?"

As Yan Xiao finished speaking, she seemed to realize something and gave a look of sudden understanding:

"Oh~, I see. Doctor Jiang wants to see me, the original wife, fighting with someone, while he stands by with a benevolent face, making sarcastic remarks, but actually stirring up trouble, so that he can gain both fame and fortune and enjoy the benefits of others."

"Truly worthy of the title 'Dr. Jiang,' so gentle and refined! I've learned so much!"

"You, Madam, please watch your words! I was only trying to kindly remind you, how could you speak such nonsense and ruin my and Miss Qiao's reputation?"

Jiang Xinrui was completely stunned. She never expected that Yan Xiao would reveal all her little thoughts in just a few words.

Although I've heard a lot of rumors about Yanxiao lately, saying that she acts strangely and is not easy to mess with, when I was with Yanxiao before, she was always very polite to me, even quite enthusiastic.

She secretly felt that Yan Xiao was just hiding it well, and that she must still be influenced by those rumors and was somewhat wary of her.

However, due to his inferiority complex and lack of confidence in surpassing himself, he thought of befriending her so that he could give up his infatuation with her.

She was delighted when she made this guess, because it meant that Yan Xiao might have realized that Shen Muzhi had feelings for her, which was why she did this.

But ever since that incident on the ship, Shen Muzhi no longer allowed her to follow his army, only letting her stay at the garrison or with other generals.

She didn't really want to be a military doctor. If it weren't for Shen Muzhi, whoever wanted to go to that lousy military camp could go.

Shen Muzhi's behavior was clearly an attempt to avoid suspicion, which made her somewhat uneasy, but more than that, she felt resentful and couldn't understand why Shen Muzhi could be so heartless towards her.

If Yanxiao were outstanding and beautiful enough, it would be fine, but the other party was clearly inferior to her in every way, and she didn't understand where she lost.

So she's been keeping an eye on Yanxiao's news lately and knows a lot about what she's been doing, including how well Yanxiao is making money.

This made her even more restless, as she was well aware that Shen Muzhi often worried about military pay.

If Yanxiao earns money for Shen Muzhi, then given Shen Muzhi's grateful nature, he will only respect Yanxiao more. Even if he has feelings for her, there is absolutely no possibility of him abandoning his wife to remarry.

She had initially dismissed Yanxiao, this ugly woman from the countryside, but now she couldn't.

That's why, after discovering Qiao Jiaojiao's intentions today, she impulsively jumped out, thinking of helping Qiao Jiaojiao, even if it was just to cause some trouble for Yan Xiao.

She never expected that Yan Xiao would act like a madwoman today, without any restraint and daring to say anything. Wasn't she worried that things would get out of control in the end?

Yan Xiao can disregard everything, but she can't.

She trembled with anger, as if she had suffered a great humiliation, yet she still maintained her composure, staring at Yan Xiao and stubbornly demanding an explanation.

"Reputation?"

Ke Yanxiao looked at Jiang Xinrui with undisguised mockery, as if she had heard a particularly funny joke, and her words were even more impolite:

"Miss Jiang, are you afraid to admit your love? I was just stating the truth, why are you getting so worked up?"

She pointed at the onlookers and sneered:

"Ask everyone here, who doesn't know that you, Dr. Jiang Xinrui, are deeply in love with General Shen Muzhi?"

Furthermore, for General Shen, she was willing to stay in the harsh military camp, where even men found it difficult, and wait faithfully for him for two years. Such devotion—who wouldn't be moved by it?

Yan Xiao changed the subject at this point, clicking her tongue twice as she continued:

"It's a pity you should know that Shen Muzhi already has a wife, right?"

Since you know he has a wife, are you trying to become his concubine, hoping I'll voluntarily make way for you, or are you fantasizing about me dying out there so you can take his place?

Anyone could hear the sarcasm in her tone. She was in a bad mood today, and Jiang Xinrui just happened to be bringing tea and deliberately provoking her. She didn't care about being the female lead or not; she was going to get her skinned alive today.

The onlookers who heard Yan Xiao's words had strange expressions, and their gazes toward Jiang Xinrui changed.

They hadn't thought about it carefully before. After all, it was perfectly normal for someone like Shen Muzhi to have a few close female friends, let alone just someone he was having an ambiguous relationship with.

Hearing such rumors, I would only sigh that the handsome man and beautiful woman were just gossip to talk about over tea. But now, after hearing Yanxiao's analysis, I feel that something is a little strange about it.

Does Doctor Jiang seem like the type to willingly become a concubine? Obviously not.

If that's the case, it's been two years. Even if the general were a monk, shouldn't he have taken such a beautiful woman by his side long ago?

Taking a concubine is nothing complicated.

But if Doctor Jiang doesn't intend to become a concubine, then staying with a married man for two years is a bit...

When Jiang Xinrui heard Yan Xiao's questioning words, her heart skipped a beat. When she saw the way the onlookers were looking at her, she panicked even more.

She felt as if she had been stripped naked and left on the street to be judged, which made it almost impossible for her to maintain her composure.

She regretted her impulsive decision and wanted to leave as if she had never been there.

But she obviously couldn't do that now. If she ran away, it would be seen as a guilty conscience fleeing in panic, and her hard-earned reputation would be completely ruined.

Now, after much thought, there is only one way to go: to shift the topic and attention back to Granny Li.

As long as Qiao Jiaojiao cooperates with her, she may not necessarily lose. After all, so many people have witnessed Yan Xiao's refusal to help someone in distress.

Her words are unreliable given her character; these people will forget about her soon enough.