Yan Xiao's original plan was to let Shen Muzhi gradually learn about her situation after things had settled down.
Now things are really messed up. Xiao Rui's sudden appearance caught her completely off guard, which is no different from putting her on the hot seat of a fire.
Shen Muzhi is a shrewd person, not as easily fooled as that little girl Shen Qiyue. If there isn't a reasonable explanation, this person will probably start to doubt their own identity.
In this situation, there's no need to deny it, but now is definitely not the time to deceive people.
Her eyes darted around, and she quickly nodded, flashing a smile as she looked at Xiao Rui and said enthusiastically:
"Oh my, so you know my husband? If I had known, I would have definitely given you an even better discount back then."
"Husband?"
Xiao Rui looked completely bewildered, his expression as if asking: What the hell?
Yanxiao thought she was being very considerate in answering his question:
“Shen Muzhi, Shen Muzhi is my husband.”
After Yan Xiao finished speaking, she ignored the completely stunned Xiao Rui and turned to look at Chen Muzhi, who was scrutinizing her with his dark eyes. She then feigned a pitiful expression and said:
"You've been gone for years, leaving me and July, two weak women, to live a very difficult life. Some things are a long story, and there are so many people here, let's talk about it later."
"Didn't you just ask about July? July is on the ship now. Let's go find her first; I'll get scared if I don't see her for a long time."
Yan Xiao's words put Shen Muzhi, who already felt guilty towards her, in a very difficult position. And when Shen Qiyue was mentioned again, he no longer cared about the medical skills.
He immediately put everything else aside, and his expression showed a rare hint of urgency:
"Okay, where is she now? We'll go there right away."
That jerk! He only cares about his own sister; the original owner's wife was just an afterthought.
Yan Xiao inwardly grumbled, but showed no sign of it on her face. Instead, she very considerately led the male protagonist to find Shen Qiyue.
That's my personal talisman, my future meal ticket; I've nurtured it for so long, it's time it came in handy.
Shen Muzhi didn't delay and left without saying a word, leaving his subordinates looking at each other in bewilderment.
Xiao Rui and the others seemed to wake up from a dream only after Shen Muzhi had walked a distance away.
He looked at Wei Wuxiu with a face full of question marks and asked:
"My lord, what's going on? Is this Doctor Yan really the legendary General's wife?"
"I think so!"
Wei Wuxiu had no idea how to describe his feelings at that moment.
He went to great lengths to find a wife for his brother, only to be rescued by the brother's wife without even realizing it.
He originally thought that the person who saved him was a reclusive master, and he was still regretting that he had not been able to befriend him, but then this master suddenly appeared.
Leaving aside how she appeared, her true identity is actually her own brother's wife. Who would believe that if this were told to others?
Brother Shen, didn't you say that your wife is just an ordinary country girl?
An ordinary country woman who can easily cure poisons?
That's really too ordinary, so ordinary it's terrifying...
However, this was Shen Muzhi's family matter, so he shouldn't ask too much. He just kept in mind the life-saving grace and would definitely repay it when he had the chance.
Thinking this, he pulled himself out of his thoughts, then looked at Xiao Rui, who was somewhat dazed, and instructed him:
"This ship is doomed. Gather the people on board and make arrangements for them."
Although Xiao Rui's mind was still in a daze, he dared not neglect the orders given by his master. He responded and led his men to do the work.
Jiang Xinrui, who had been standing still without saying a word since Yan Xiao appeared, was now looking in the direction where Shen Muzhi and Yan Xiao left, and she almost tore the handkerchief in her hand to shreds.
She liked Shen Muzhi; it was the kind of liking that she recognized at first sight.
However, she never explicitly told Shen Muzhi that she liked him, because she knew from the beginning that Shen Muzhi had a wife.
She never said it, not because she gave up, but because her pride wouldn't allow her to be a concubine, much less to become the kind of woman others would describe as seducing married men.
Therefore, her affection for Shen Muzhi was always expressed subtly, making it clear to others without seeming abrupt or frivolous.
Over time, people around her will naturally feel that she and Shen Muzhi were meant to be a couple.
Furthermore, given that Shen Muzhi's wife has disappeared without a trace, and given enough time, someone will naturally speak to Shen Muzhi on her behalf, saying what she wants to say but is unable to say herself.
As for whether Shen Muzhi would accept her, she had never thought about it.
After all, so far, she is the only woman who can get close to Shen Muzhi.
Therefore, she firmly believed that in Shen Muzhi's heart, she was ultimately different from others.
She never thought that Shen Muzhi's wife would have any influence on her.
In her view, Shen Muzhi had no romantic feelings for his wife, and his efforts to find her were only out of a sense of responsibility and because he had a younger sister.
Let alone whether his wife could survive in this chaotic world, even if she did, she didn't think a country girl could pose any threat to her.
When Yanxiao appeared, she felt a sense of relief upon seeing her for the first time.
With that kind of appearance, no matter who you say it, she is not good enough for Shen Muzhi, let alone comparable to herself.
Secretly, she really wanted to see disdain in Shen Muzhi's eyes, but she didn't.
Not only did he not show any disgust, but his attitude was actually quite good, as if he was afraid of scaring her, and he didn't seem annoyed at all for losing face.
Furthermore, Xiao Rui's appearance later revealed that the ugly woman was actually Dr. Yan, whom she had always been curious about, which she found unacceptable.
She couldn't accept that she had lost to that ugly woman in the field of medicine, which she was most proud of.
Her mind was in turmoil. She wanted to follow Shen Muzhi as he left, but she managed to suppress her impulse.
Just then, Wei Wuxiu walked silently up to her, a gentle smile on his lips, but his words were anything but pleasant.
"Dr. Jiang, Brother Shen is finally reunited with his family. This worry of his is finally over. As his brother, I am naturally happy for him."
But why do you seem a bit lost? Is something troubling you? Do you need me to offer some advice?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xinrui's already unpleasant expression turned even more unpleasant.
Fortunately, she managed to stay calm, and at least on the surface, nothing seemed amiss.
"I am naturally happy for the general to be reunited with his wife and sister. I was just frightened by the assassin and lost my composure for a moment. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
"Oh? I see. It seems I was overthinking it. But then again, it was I who caused Miss Jiang to be frightened this time."
I feel quite ashamed. If Miss Jiang ever needs my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask.
Wei Wuxiu paused here, whether intentionally or unintentionally, then continued in a serious tone, staring intently at Jiang Xinrui:
"I can promise you that as long as it's not something that harms a good person, I will do my best to help you."
Wei Wuxiu's eyes seemed to see right through people, making Jiang Xinrui feel somewhat at a loss. His words further angered Jiang Xinrui, yet she had no way to vent her frustration.
She clenched her fists, pretending to casually look away, and gave Wei Wuxiu a slight bow, suppressing her anger as she said:
"Marriage is ordained by Heaven. A marriage that can be ruined is a karmic entanglement, not a righteous one. I'm a little tired, so I won't stay here with you in the cold wind."
After saying that, he ignored Wei Wuxiu's expression and left in a huff, clearly angered by Wei Wuxiu.
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