Yan Xiao's face stiffened upon hearing Situ Nanzhao's words, but she stubbornly replied:
"I don't remember anything. Now that I'm dead, there's no way to verify anything. So whatever you say is the truth."
As she spoke, she glanced at Situ Nanzhao's still bleeding ankle and tossed him a bottle of healing medicine.
"Regardless of whether this marriage agreement was real or fake, or how it came about, I have no recollection of it now, and I am already married, so it is invalid."
I guess you think the same way, so it's good that you've removed the twin curses.
After she finished speaking, she looked at Situ Nanzhao, thought for a moment, and then continued:
"Regardless of how this marriage came about, it's true that Uncle Jing saved me, and you also wasted your prime years because of this absurd marriage. Although it wasn't my intention, it's all related to me."
I dislike owing people anything. Like I said before, if there's anything you need me to compensate you for, please feel free to say so.
After receiving the medicine, Situ Nanzhao quickly treated himself and didn't even look up when he heard Yan Xiao's words.
“Our two families have been friends for generations. If it weren’t for Uncle Lou saving my father’s life, I wouldn’t exist. So it is my Situ family that owes your Lou family.”
Besides, you used to call me "brother" for years when we were kids. As your older brother, I have no reason to ask you to make it up to me.
Only then did he manage to glance at Yan Xiao, his eyes filled with resentment and his tone tinged with helplessness:
"As long as you don't cause me any more trouble, you'll have done right by me."
Hearing Yan Xiao speak, he understood her meaning, and his gossipy nature was ignited. He took two steps forward and tentatively asked:
"What do you mean by that? When have I ever caused you any trouble? Could it be related to Yunniang?"
Upon hearing Yunniang's name, Situ Nanzhao froze for a moment, his face slightly embarrassed, but he quickly recovered and tried his best to maintain the demeanor of an elder brother.
"You should focus more on the present situation. This is going to be a tough battle. I wrote to Zhuxin before I came, but even if she sends troops, it will take time. Can you hold them off?"
When it came to serious matters, Yan Xiao's expression became a little serious:
"Thanks! I am confident, but no one can guarantee victory in a war. Even if we lose, we can hold out for a month or two without any problem."
Seeing his confident demeanor, Situ Nanzhao said nothing more, only stating:
“My people say that Lou Guyu has already reached Jiangbei territory and will arrive soon. You can then recognize him.”
Yan Xiao shook her head, "Not yet, I haven't found a suitable opportunity yet."
Situ Nanzhao nodded knowingly: "Alright, this is a matter between you and your brother, I won't say anything more. But you'd better tell me as soon as possible to avoid any complications."
"I will."
Yan Xiao is not one to easily trust people, so when she was talking to Situ Nanzhao, she asked the guardian spirit to help her investigate Situ Nanzhao's experiences over the years.
The guardian spirit cannot receive information outside of the plot, but it can still find it if someone specifically looks for it.
So, not long after, she told him about Situ Nanzhao's secret help to Lou Guyu over the years, and about his search for her and Situ Yunjing.
Regardless of whether this person is a scumbag in matters of love, he is at least a loyal and righteous person who cherishes old friendships and has done more than enough for the original owner's family.
For this reason, her attitude towards Situ Nanzhao improved slightly.
Yan Xiao said she wanted to eat, and she meant it. So she had someone prepare a meal for Situ Nanzhao as well. The two ate while chatting casually about the original owner's past.
Through Situ Nanzhao, Yan Xiao learned some things about the original owner's past and gained a clearer understanding of the situation within the Miao tribe.
When Wei Wuxiu returned after finishing his business, he saw Yan Xiao and Situ Nanzhao chatting happily, which puzzled him.
Especially after hearing Situ Nanzhao call Yanxiao "sister" repeatedly, and Yanxiao changing her address from "Boss Qian" to "Brother Qian," everyone was stunned.
What are you doing here?
When Yanxiao saw him return, she politely handed him a glass of water.
"Brother Wei is back! You must be tired. Have some water and rest. Get some rest, because we have a tough battle to fight soon."
Wei Wuxiu took the water glass, but his gaze remained fixed on Situ Nanzhao, his instincts telling him that there was something between the two.
It was clear that Yan Xiao didn't want to say more, and since the timing wasn't right, he didn't ask any further questions.
At this moment, Yan Xiao received another message from the guardian deity:
"When I was investigating Situ Nanzhao just now, I discovered something else."
"What?" Yan Xiao glanced at Situ Nanzhao, seemingly casually, clearly intrigued.
"It was Situ Nanzhao's father, Uncle Jing, just as you guessed. Back then, in order to prolong the original owner's life, he transferred all his life's power to the original owner to suppress the poison."
He was already at his last gasp when he left, and he wanted to go back to see Situ Nanzhao one last time, but on his way back he encountered the Miao elder who was chasing the original owner of the body.
Fearing that the Miao elder would use Gu poison to extract the original owner's whereabouts, he, already at his last gasp, chose to end his own life.
Yan Xiao was somewhat moved by these words, and a hint of murderous intent rose in his heart:
"The Grand Elder? The one who wanted to use Lou Guyu to rebel against the Miao King?"
"Yes, that's him!"
"Where is Lou Guyu? Has he seen that Grand Elder yet?"
Lou Guyu, who was being questioned by Yan Xiao, had already arrived at a small village outside Jiangbei City. In the distance, he could already see the lights on the Jiangbei City tower.
He didn't continue on his way, but instead looked at a piece of paper in his hand.
The note was shot at him with an arrow. He opened it only after confirming it was not poisoned. The note contained the message from the Grand Elder requesting a meeting with him.
"Young Master, this Elder is ruthless, cunning, and treacherous. I am worried that he may be a trap. Should we return to Jiangbei and discuss this further?"
Lou Guyu crumpled the letter into a ball, his tone hesitant:
"According to him, if I don't see him this time, he will directly cooperate with the Barbarian King to attack Jiangbei. I know about that Gu, and with my current abilities, it will be difficult to resolve the current predicament without any preparation."
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