"What a coincidence! My master is celebrating his birthday and needs a lot of game. I've been looking around for ages but haven't found anything I like. I was just about to leave when you guys arrived. Hahaha, it looks like I'll be able to get this job done."

The speaker looked like a manager, with a goatee and a shrewd and capable appearance.

As soon as he opened his mouth, Shen Yunqi glanced at him casually, then gave Shen Xingmian a wink.

Shen Xingmian immediately understood, and the person appeared.

She thought she would have to wait a long time, but she didn't expect to see him so soon.

Come to think of it, they know their own family members are all safe and healthy, but the second uncle doesn't know. So much time has passed, and I wonder how worried he must be.

"If your family is going to hold a birthday banquet, you must need a lot of wild game. Uncle, please take a good look. We not only have small animals like rabbits and pheasants, but also deer and goats, all of which are fresh."

"If you don't believe me, touch it; the deer is still warm."

The man indeed went over and examined it for a while, nodding in satisfaction repeatedly, which attracted the curiosity of passersby who came over to join in the fun.

As soon as the crowd grew, the man raised his hand to stop the others: "Hey, my master is having a birthday banquet, and he's covered all of these. You should go and look elsewhere."

After saying that, he looked at Shen Xingmian with a smile and asked, "Little girl, can you really make decisions about these prey? If you can, bring your uncle with you and help deliver them to their door."

Shen Xingmian smiled and nodded, saying crisply, "Of course! We mountain people are the most honest when it comes to business. We're always afraid of not doing things thoroughly enough. Uncle, let's go."

The three followed the man away, which aroused the envy of the surrounding hunters. However, they could tell at a glance that the man's prey was indeed better than theirs and deserved to be served at several banquets.

Once they reached a secluded spot, the man carefully observed that no one was following him before immediately kneeling down, clasping his hands in greeting, and saying, "Greetings, sir. I have been waiting here for many days, and I have finally met my masters. I have not failed in my mission."

He looked up at the three of them and asked doubtfully, "I just wonder... are the others safe?"

Shen Yunqi stepped forward and pulled the man up, saying politely, "You've already gone to so much trouble searching for us for so many days, there's no need for such a grand gesture."

Everyone at home is well, but I wonder where the person who sent you is now?

The man immediately continued to lead the way, saying politely, "Second Master came alone. It's not that Madam doesn't care about the family, but she can't leave her business in the south. The young master was sick before and has been getting better on and off, so he can't travel long distances. Alas."

Shen Xingmian almost had a conditioned reflex; whenever she heard that someone was sick and their condition was recurring, she couldn't wait to go over and use her "magic" immediately.

Upon closer listening, they discovered the location was to the south, which was very inconvenient, making things difficult. They had no choice but to abandon their plans for the time being.

They walked and talked, and soon they arrived at an inconspicuous courtyard. The man went up and knocked on the door, and someone came out to open it after a short while.

Upon seeing that he wasn't the one who had returned, her face immediately lit up with joy, and she excitedly whispered, "Did...did they find it?!"

The man immediately nodded, pushed the people aside, and politely invited the three of them inside.

Even after the door closed, the two men remained outwardly excited but did not shout loudly, indicating that they were both quite cautious.

The person who opened the door ran inside quickly, and a moment later, someone came out of the house to greet them. Shen Xingmian recognized him at a glance as her second uncle.

However, her second uncle didn't recognize her. Instead, he excitedly hugged Shen Yunqi and asked repeatedly, "Big brother, is everyone at home alright? Why aren't Dad and my sister with you? Did something happen?"

"It's all good, it's all good. Don't rush, let me explain slowly. Put your things down first, and let's go inside and talk."

Shen Yunlan was a little surprised by his cautious reaction. In his memory, his elder brother had always been a carefree person, so his caution was truly unexpected.

He then noticed the two children following behind his elder brother. One of them was Shen Zheng, whom he recognized at a glance. He patted the child on the shoulder and praised him three times.

When he got to Shen Xingmian, he was a little confused. At first, he thought she was his eldest niece, but her features didn't look like her.

They were family after all; even if they had disguised themselves, they were still easily recognizable because of their familiarity. But after looking at her several times, he felt that the child looked very familiar, yet she really didn't resemble his niece.

Seeing his dilemma, Shen Xingmian finally gave up teasing him and took the initiative to speak: "Second Uncle, it's me, Mianmian!"

Startled by her words, Shen Yunlan squatted down, placed his hands on her shoulders to examine her closely, and after a while, he finally confirmed that it really was Mianmian, the youngest in the family.

But……

How come Mianmian can speak now? She looks quite clever, completely different from before.

What exactly happened at home while he was away?

Shen Yunlan was feeling a bit dizzy, and it was only when his older brother called him from the door that he finally came back to his senses.

After entering, Shen Yunqi told his younger brother about what had happened along the way. Shen Xingmian looked around and was quite satisfied with the courtyard.

The courtyard has three sections. It doesn't look very big from the front, but it has a lot of rooms, so even with so many people suddenly, there's enough room for everyone to sleep.

She finally has a better soundproof sleeping environment, which she likes very much.

However, I only wanted to stay in this prefectural city to find my second uncle, but I didn't expect to find him so quickly.

Of course, it was actually my second uncle's men who found them.

Before I could even use my reasoning and searching abilities, the person was already delivered right in front of me.

"Uncles, please continue your conversation. I'll go and bring Grandpa and the others over." Shen Xingmian said, getting up to leave, but Shen Yunlan grabbed her arm.

"That won't do. Mianmian is a girl, there's no reason for her to go out by herself. Let Lao Zhang go."

"It's alright, Second Uncle. Mianmian is quite capable now. If Uncle Zhang goes, he'll have to explain things to her. I'll go instead."

Before Shen Yunlan could speak again, Shen Yunqi had already pulled his younger brother aside, gesturing for Shen Xingmian to go first, before explaining:

"You have no idea how amazing Mianmian has become since she woke up. No one can trick her. She's very clever, just like you."

Upon hearing her elder brother's words, Shen Yunlan was completely relieved. They had been together all along, so they must understand each other better. She could just wait patiently.

He steadied himself before listening to his elder brother continue with the important matter.

Shen Zheng was worried about his sister, and he also didn't like the atmosphere of this long-awaited reunion, so he left with Shen Xingmian.