"Alright, you're such a grown-up, why are you still crying? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
"Hmph, who dares to laugh at me? I'll have the black dog bite him." Although Shen Qiyue said this, she had already stopped crying and quickly wiped away the tears on her face.
Yan Xiao found it somewhat amusing to see her like this, and patiently comforted her for a few more minutes. After confirming that she was in a good mood, she signaled Tangdou and Wanzi to take Chen Qiyue back.
Having received Yan Xiao's assurance, Shen Qiyue's mood brightened. Not wanting to cause trouble for the two maids, she sniffed sheepishly and left.
After Shen Qiyue left, Yan Xiao looked at Wei Wuxiu, who seemed a little guilty and was looking at the sky and the ground but dared not look at her.
She sighed helplessly, "Brother Wei, there's no need for that. Neither Qiyue nor I are unreasonable or ungrateful people."
I know you suppressed the news to avoid causing panic in the city, and you kept it from me and Qiyue to prevent us from worrying. Qiyue and I won't blame you.
Wei Wuxiu had heard many rumors about her being difficult to deal with, but he never expected her to be so understanding in the face of matters of principle.
The previously stiff back relaxed a bit:
"I'm glad my sister-in-law understands my good intentions. It's Mu Zhi's good fortune to meet a woman like you."
He was speaking from the heart, and seeing that Yanxiao didn't seem worried at all, he became somewhat puzzled.
Even though he believed that Shen Muzhi was not dead and was convinced that Shen Muzhi must have other plans at this time, he was still worried.
He hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking:
"Sister-in-law doesn't seem too worried about Muzhi's safety?"
Yan Xiao was naturally a little worried, but with the reminder she received when she parted from Shen Muzhi and the calmness of her guardian deity, she was certain that Shen Muzhi was safe and sound and not in any great danger. Otherwise, her guardian deity would have been furious by now.
She couldn't explain the reason, only saying calmly:
“He is the man I, Yanxiao, have my eye on. If he can’t even withstand this little hardship, wouldn’t that mean I have bad taste?”
I have confidence in my judgment, and even more confidence in him. He promised me a peaceful and prosperous future, so I wait patiently for his return.
Yan Xiao's words were resounding, and Wei Wuxiu believed that he had seen all kinds of people in the world.
They scheme and plot for power and money, yet they pretend to be aloof and arrogant, or even feign indifference and submissiveness. Even their bed partners are no exception, but they have never seen a woman like Yanxiao.
She's like a fog; just when you think you're about to see through her, all that appears before you is still a hazy blur.
He suddenly realized why Shen Muzhi, who was originally incapable of love, had cared so much for Yan Xiao when Yan Xiao was still quite ugly.
At this moment, he felt a pang of envy for Shen Muzhi's good fortune.
Realizing what he was thinking, Wei Wuxiu's pupils contracted and he quickly looked away, but the hand gripping the fan handle unconsciously tightened its grip.
Yan Xiao didn't notice the fleeting change in Wei Wuxiu's emotions. She reached out and patted the horse's neck, continuing in a cheerful mood:
"Besides, I'm not the kind of woman who just waits in her room for her man to come home. There are many things I can do."
Wei Wuxiu, who had been somewhat distracted, frowned involuntarily after hearing her words and seeing her actions.
What does your sister-in-law want to do?
"Not doing anything."
Yan Xiaoxiao glanced at Wei Wuxiu and replied casually:
"I've heard that the barbarian army's most powerful force is its cavalry. I just found out that I've unlocked the Beast Taming skill, and I'm curious to see how it works."
Yan Xiao spoke with a smile, but Wei Wuxiu's heart was pounding.
How could he forget that this guy is incredibly bold, daring to roam around Yanyun City right under Qi Chengfeng's nose? Does he now want to take a stroll around the barbarian army camp?
As he was thinking this, Yan Xiao continued:
"Brother Wei, do you have any way to let me take a stroll around the barbarian army's horse farm?"
"No!"
Wei Wuxiu took two steps back and shook his head repeatedly.
Oh my god! Just what I feared has come true. Luckily, he doesn't have a heart condition, otherwise he would have fainted by now.
Well, only someone like Shen Muzhi could possibly be worthy of a woman like that.
That slight unease and palpitation he felt just now was all his imagination. Yes, it must have been his imagination.
Thinking about it this way, how come he felt relieved?
Yan Xiao had no idea what Wei Wuxiu was thinking, and quickly followed, saying:
"Don't reject me so quickly. There's always a way. Let's discuss it and maybe we'll come up with something."
Wei Wuxiu:......
After Yan Xiao finished speaking, she noticed his expression kept changing but he didn't reply. After waiting for a while, she lost her patience.
"Brother Wei? Why aren't you replying to me?"
Wei Wuxiu said: I'm not here, I've gone offline. You should go find Shen Muzhi instead.
A conflicted look flashed in his eyes, then he glanced behind Yan Xiao, his eyes seemingly filled with surprise: "Why are you back?"
When Yanxiao saw his action, her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately turned her head to look behind her, only to find that there was nothing behind her.
She frowned in confusion, not yet understanding what was going on, when she heard the sound of horses' hooves.
When she turned around, she saw that Wei Wuxiu had already ridden away on his horse without looking back. At that speed, anyone who didn't know better would think that someone was chasing him.
Yan Xiao: ? ? ? ? ? ?
She promised to contact him whenever she needed anything. She only had this small request, and she didn't even ask him for money, so why did he run away?
Wei Wuxiu had no idea what Yan Xiao was thinking. He just felt that it was not a good place to stay, so he ran back to his tent without looking back, afraid that Yan Xiao would catch him and pester him.
Even so, he was still worried and immediately gave an order that if Yanxiao came to find him, he should say that he had important matters to attend to and could not spare the time.
Furthermore, Yan Xiao was placed under strict surveillance, and under no circumstances was she allowed to leave the military camp without permission before Shen Muzhi returned.
After doing all this, he felt that his heart had never been so tired in his entire life.
He drank a cup of tea to calm himself, but he still couldn't calm down. Finally, he summoned Xiao Rui and coldly ordered:
"Go and find out who is gossiping outside today, and bring them to me."
Xiao Rui was puzzled by this. Usually, Wei Wuxiu would hand over such matters to him or his other subordinates. Why was he in the mood to interrogate Wei Wuxiu personally today?
Although he had doubts, he dared not ask further, and simply agreed before going to do it.
When Yan Xiao saw Wei Wuxiu's expression, she realized that she had been rejected and that she wasn't even given a chance to pester him.
Although she understood Wei Wuxiu's concerns, she was still quite annoyed.
However, since he knew nothing about the barbarian army, he wouldn't consider going on a solo adventure. So, the idea of visiting the barbarian army's horse farm had to be put on hold for now, to see if there would be an opportunity in the future.
Sigh! Her husband is so good. If he were here, even if he didn't agree, he would definitely find a way to help her.
Yeah, I miss him!
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