Yan Xiao was slightly stunned for a moment, but after a little thought, she guessed Lou Guyu's thoughts pretty accurately.

She couldn't help but admire him in her heart. He was indeed a person capable of great things. He was so flexible and adaptable at such a young age. He was truly a talented person.

Yan Xiao learned about Lou Guyu's background and the deep-seated hatred he carried in the original novel.

According to the book, the former holy maiden of the Miao people, who was killed by the Miao king and disappeared without a trace, was Lou Guyu's own sister.

When Lou Guyu's sister went missing, his mother was already eight months pregnant, and Lou Guyu was born later.

Lou Guyu's mother died of postpartum depression shortly after giving birth to him.

Their father, while searching for his sister, fell off a cliff and was never found.

If it weren't for the protection of the clan elders, he wouldn't have survived as a child, let alone succeeded his sister as the new Miao holy maiden.

If that were all, it would be fine, but the cause of his parents' deaths was only what was publicly stated.

In reality, it was the Miao king who, seeing that the couple had given birth to two children with special constitutions in succession, decided to kill them to prevent future troubles.

Of the four family members, only he remained as an infant, and the Miao king had no intention of letting him go.

If it weren't for the protection of the elders and his master over the past ten years, he would never have survived to this day.

Now that the elders and master who protected him during his childhood have died for him, how could he not avenge this?

Knowing all this, Yan Xiao naturally understood Lou Guyu, so from the beginning, her idea was to have Lou Guyu come to Jiangbei according to the original plot.

Although she had placed restrictions on him, it was only for her own benefit. As for Lou Guyu wanting revenge in the future, she had no objection; she just couldn't let him act recklessly without any scruples.

Cooperation and mutual benefit are the key to success.

After Yan Xiao came to her senses, she didn't embarrass Lou Guyu. Instead, she naturally sat down in the chair that Lou Guyu had pulled out for her, with a smile on her face. Anyone who didn't know better would think that the two of them were very close.

Lou Guyu hadn't expected Yan Xiao to accept his overture so easily, so after Yan Xiao sat down, he stood there blankly next to her.

Yan Xiao glanced at him sideways. "What, are you trying to take over the servants' work and prepare to serve me the food?"

"ah?"

Lou Guyu was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, hurriedly picked up his bowl and chopsticks, and said with a fawning smile:

"Sister Yan saved my life and has done me a second life. It is my honor to serve her food."

"Alright, stop joking around, sit down."

Yan Xiao patted the stool next to her, gesturing for Lou Guyu to sit down, then turned to look at the bewildered Shen Qiyue and Man Yidao:

"Aren't you all hungry? Let's eat!"

"Okay!"

The two snapped out of their daze and quickly sat down to eat and drink, completely ignoring Shen Muzhi, who had been sitting there silently from the beginning.

Shen Muzhi said that it wasn't that he didn't want to speak, but that he simply hadn't found an opportunity; he had never been ignored so thoroughly before.

His gaze swept across the faces of the people in front of him, and he really wanted to ask them if this was polite.

Regardless, isn't he the rightful owner here?

It's one thing for others, but why does even his own sister completely ignore him?

Isn't his aura and presence strong enough?

He wanted to say something, but Yan Xiao and Shen Qiyue were engrossed in their meal, looking incredibly satisfied, so he couldn't bear to disturb them.

The biggest thing that Yan Xiao and Shen Qiyue have in common is that they both have always been very respectful of food.

They ate very quickly, and in no time the bowl of porridge and the plate of meat buns in front of them were empty.

Seeing this scene, Shen Muzhi finally found a chance to speak:

Would you like someone to serve you some more?

"No."

Yanxiao has eaten her fill, and now she has the energy to play with the male lead.

She wiped her mouth as she spoke, and then turned her gaze to Shen Muzhi.

With a cool and aloof gaze, before Shen Muzhi could even respond, she preemptively said:

"General Shen, you've become even more handsome and dashing in the years since I last saw you. Now that you've made your fortune, are you just looking for an excuse to divorce your wife who has shared your hardships?"

Yan Xiao's words immediately chilled the atmosphere, and several pairs of eyes turned to Shen Muzhi, as if to know if he really meant it.

Some even suspected that Yan Xiao might have overheard something last night, otherwise why would Yan Xiao suddenly say such a thing?

Shen Qiyue was the first to lose her composure. Her eyes widened, she slammed her hand on the table and stood up, glaring angrily at Shen Muzhi:

"Brother, what did you do to my sister-in-law? Did you bully her behind my back? You didn't tell me this yesterday."

Chen Muzhi, who did absolutely nothing: ? ? ? ? ? ?

Shen Muzhi was full of questions. What had he done? Had he done nothing right?

And who can tell him why his obedient and adorable little sister, who always listens to him, has become like this?

Shen Muzhi felt a headache coming on; he had almost forgotten his original plans for the day.

He rubbed his fingers together lightly, shifted his gaze from Shen Qiyue's face, then frowned slightly as he looked at Yan Xiao, who was waiting for his answer, and patiently said:

"No, that's not true. Did you hear some gossip somewhere? I'll give them a piece of my mind later."

Yan Xiao was unconvinced, her tone becoming increasingly aggressive and questioning:

"Nothing of the sort? If you didn't have ulterior motives, why did you secretly ask July about the past few years last night? Do you not trust me? Or are you afraid I've abused your sister behind your back?"

As Yan Xiao spoke, a look of sorrow appeared on her face, and she looked at Shen Muzhi as if he were a heartless and ungrateful man.

"I am just a woman, and I have suffered a lot these past two years raising Qiyue. We have never had enough to eat or wear, and we have escaped death several times."

You're doing so well outside, yet you completely ignore us, your sister-in-law and me.

Now that I've finally found you with July, I thought I could finally have some good days, but you're wary of me.

Regardless, we grew up together and I am your lawfully wedded wife.

If you don't have ulterior motives, why can't you just ask me directly? I can tell you secretly despise me and wish I'd die out there so your sweetheart could have a place to sit.

Yan Xiao's words were so reasonable and well-founded that Shen Muzhi, who was already in the wrong, couldn't find any rebuttal.

He had just learned about Shen Qiyue's conversation with Yan Xiao from his subordinates, and at the time he thought he was just overthinking it.

Yan Xiao's medical skills should be just as Shen Qiyue told him last night. Although it's a bit bizarre, it's the most plausible explanation.

After all, her appearance as a child bride was quite bizarre in the first place.

To be honest, he was relieved to know that Yan Xiao was upright and had no secrets to hide, but he didn't expect to relax too soon.

Sure enough, karma came swiftly. He encountered Yan Xiao, who didn't play by the rules, and now she's settling scores with him.