Yan Xiao had wanted to tell Shen Muzhi about this, and now that he had asked her, she naturally wouldn't hide anything and told him what she knew.

Naturally, Situ Nanzhao and Uncle Jing were mentioned. She briefly recounted Uncle Jing's past with the original owner's father and expressed her intention to avenge Uncle Jing.

As for why she knew all this, she had come up with a reason: she remembered some things from her childhood, and by following the clues in her memory, she found out about Uncle Jing.

Furthermore, after being recognized by Situ Nanzhao, many things became connected to her. Although she liked Shen Muzhi and was prepared to spend her life with him, she never considered being completely honest with him about everything.

It's not that I don't trust Shen Muzhi's character, but rather that she can't be completely open and honest with herself.

Anyway, what she's hiding won't affect Shen Muzhi at all.

The more Shen Muzhi listened, the more serious his expression became. Only after Yan Xiao finished speaking did he reach out and grasp Yan Xiao's hand, saying earnestly:

"Yan'er, do whatever you want. No matter what, I will support you."

As for Uncle Jing, since he is your benefactor, he is also my benefactor. It is our duty to avenge him.

He paused for a moment, hesitated for a second, and then continued:

"I found some things earlier, but I haven't had a chance to tell you yet."

Situ Nanzhao has been secretly supporting Lou Guyu all these years. Lou Guyu was able to survive in the Miao tribe as a child not only because he was protected by some of the Miao people who were devoted to protecting the saints, but also because someone was bribed by Situ Nanzhao for personal gain.

Most of those who were bribed were hiding around the Miao King but working for Lou Guyu. If Lou Guyu hadn't been exposed as a man, she would still be firmly in her position as the Miao tribe's holy maiden, challenging the Miao King.

Although Yan Xiao already knew all this from the guardian deity, she pretended to be surprised:

"Is that so?"

"right!"

Shen Muzhi nodded, replying while observing Yan Xiao's expression:

"I was wondering why Situ Nanzhao did all this, but now that I know he is Uncle Jing's son, it's all cleared up."

"I truly admire people who would go to such lengths behind the scenes, disregarding consequences and personal gain, simply because of their parents' friendship."

Shen Muzhi expressed his admiration, but there was a hidden meaning in his words, which Yan Xiao naturally noticed.

She leaned forward slightly, getting closer to Shen Mu, and stared into his eyes, asking with a half-smile:

"Is there something you want to ask me? Just ask me whatever you want to know."

A beautiful woman with a lotus-like face suddenly leaned close to him without warning, and as she spoke, wisps of warmth gently caressed his face.

Shen Muzhi felt a tingling sensation shoot straight from his head to his lower abdomen. His self-control, which he had always been proud of, was utterly vulnerable in the face of Yan Xiao.

His back stiffened slightly for a moment as he tried to appear serious and upright.

He had just received a message secretly given to him by Wei Wuxiu, saying that Yan Xiao had recognized Situ Nanzhao as his sworn brother.

Based on his understanding of Yan Xiao, she wouldn't easily acknowledge anyone as family, especially a man. Didn't she seem indifferent to her own brother, Lou Guyu?

Why did you go to such lengths to recognize a sworn brother?

Now that he knows the two are family friends, or in other words, childhood sweethearts, he feels a little bitter.

Shen Muzhi's lips moved twice, and just as he was about to speak, a noise came from the doorway.

The two looked towards the door simultaneously, and the next moment they heard a knock, followed by Shen Qiyue's voice:

"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, may I come in?"

Yan Xiao naturally wouldn't refuse, and quickly took two steps back to create some distance between herself and Shen Muzhi before saying:

"Come in."

Having received permission, Shen Qiyue pushed open the door. Upon seeing Shen Mu inside, unharmed, her already smiling face beamed even brighter, her lips moving as if coated with honey.

"Brother, I heard from Lou Guyu that you're back, so I came to see you. I've been so worried about you these past few days."

When Shen Muzhi heard Shen Qiyue's concerned words, his eyes softened, realizing that his younger sister still cared about him.

Just as she was about to reply, Shen Qiyue ran to Yan Xiao's side, grabbed her arm, and shook it affectionately while saying:

“These days my brother is away, and my sister-in-law has been doing all his work. She’s been so busy, and look how much weight she’s lost.”

"Now that my brother is back, I'm so glad my sister-in-law can finally rest. She definitely needs to get back in shape."

Shen Muzhi, who had just been somewhat moved, swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He glanced at Shen Qiyue with a blank face, then quickly looked away, choosing to ignore her.

But when he saw Lou Guyu who came with Shen Qiyue, he became even more melancholy. He was already thinking about what his status in the family would be like after Lou Guyu and Yan Xiao recognized each other.

Yan Xiao had no idea what Shen Muzhi was thinking. She gently patted Shen Qiyue's hand twice, signaling her to let go, before saying:

"July, you really care about your sister-in-law so much? Your sister-in-law has truly been kind to you."

"Sister-in-law, what are you saying? Ever since you married into our Shen family, you've never had a good life."

Now that my brother finally seems to be doing well, I thought we'd have some good days ahead, but not only do we never see him, he's also constantly in danger. It's all our Shen family's fault for letting you down.”

Shen Qiyue spoke from the heart, completely unaware of the expression on Shen Muzhi's face as he stood to the side.

After hearing Shen Muzhi cough, she gave him a look, but that look was very meaningful.

Shen Qiyue felt that she was helping her brother.

My sister-in-law is so outstanding and beautiful now, but my brother is so useless. If I don't coax her a little more, what if she decides to divorce me one day?

Even if we take a step back and assume she really has to divorce her husband, considering how sensible she is, shouldn't she be able to go with her sister-in-law?

Shen Muzhi didn't understand Shen Qiyue's gaze at all; it would be strange if he could understand her thought process.

He said to Shen Qiyue with a serious expression:

"Your sister-in-law and I have something to discuss with Lou Guyu. You go and have some fun by yourself."

Shen Qiyue was very dissatisfied with her brother's attitude of treating her like a child. Normally, she would have been very sensible and stepped aside, but now that Lou Guyu could listen, why should she have to avoid it?

The other party is clearly not much older than her, so why treat her differently? Won't she be inferior to Lou Guyu from now on?

Without even thinking, she refused: "You two talk, I won't bother you, and I certainly won't tell anyone."

After saying that, he leaned closer to Yan Xiao, looking like he had found a backer, and continued:

“My sister-in-law never let me out when she was discussing business with people. Are you even my brother?”

Shen Muzhi was very troubled and said speechlessly:

"That's what I also want to know: am I still your biological brother?"

Seeing the two acting like this, Yan Xiao thought it was childish and quickly interrupted them, saying:

"Alright, there's nothing July can't hear. If she wants to stay, let her stay."