Did Shen Du Er deceive Dali? Is he with Zhi Shu? Is he two-timing?
Ji Xiaoxiao was completely unconcerned about the above issues; her inability to remain calm was a matter of etiquette.
Dali is a woman of great wisdom who appears foolish and adorable, but in reality, she is incredibly intelligent. And so, she's already set her sights on Shen Du Er, this exceptionally talented and blessed man.
"Dali, you also like Shen Du Er?" Ji Xiaoxiao teased.
“Miss, how could you think of Darley like that? Darley is looking for the best husband, not just any cat or dog will do.” Darley sneered at Shen Du Er.
"Then you...?" Why did you say that?
I thought I had figured out Darli's lifestyle habits, but reality was like a stick, hitting me on the head again and again. All the experience points I had painstakingly accumulated vanished like smoke.
Dali glared at Shen Du'er and said, "Miss, don't be fooled by this hypocritical liar. He seems like a gentleman, but he does all sorts of dirty things behind the scenes. Thirty years ago, I discovered him secretly watching Zhishu... taking a bath. I was going to tell you and Zhishu, but this liar begged me not to. I softened and agreed, and he promised not to compete with you and Miss for Zhishu. How long has it been, and he's already gone back on his word. Shen Du'er, you're a liar, a big liar."
God II, with a beautiful woman in his arms, was ecstatic and oblivious to everything. He accepted all the compliments, but the criticisms were all expressions of envy, jealousy, and resentment—purely sour grapes.
"Zhishu, what do you think?" Ji Xiaoxiao, like Dali, hoped that Zhishu would be happy.
Zhi Shu lowered her head shyly, her rosy cheeks glistening and smooth.
At this moment, silence speaks louder than words; Ji Xiaoxiao understood Zhishu's intentions.
"Zhishu, how could you do this? We agreed to serve Miss forever. Now that you've married, I can't manage Miss all by myself." The sisters had been together for many years and had a deep bond. Dali knew perfectly well whether Zhishu loved God alone or not.
Zhi Shu opened her mouth, but Ji Xiaoxiao spoke first, "Da Li, don't be sad. Why does Zhi Shu have to marry into that family? Why not let Shen Du Er marry Zhi Shu? Zhi Shu can continue to stay with us, and Shen Du Er can stay with Zhi Shu. The four of us can still make our way in the world together."
Ding-dong! Dali's forehead lit up.
That makes sense.
“Shen Du Er, now that you’re marrying Zhi Shu, you’re Zhi Shu’s person. You must treat Zhi Shu well from now on, you must…” Da Li was impulsive and hadn’t even expressed his opinion yet when he started lecturing Shen Du Er on the three obediences and four virtues.
Having settled the life-long affairs of Zhishu and Shen Duer, Ji Xiaoxiao turned her gaze to the black mountain not far away. Dali, Zhishu, and Shen Duer followed her gaze and saw a small black hole growing from the belly of the black hill, which was constantly devouring its body.
"Save me, save me..." The aura of darkness grew weaker and weaker.
Before long, the mountain was moved by Yu Gong.
"Miss, what is Black Hill?" Zhi Shu asked.
Ji Xiaoxiao smiled, amazed by her beauty. She said calmly, "When I was receiving the gift of heaven and earth, I was swallowed whole into the alternate dimension within its belly. The alternate dimension was ravaged by spatial storms, but with the protection of heaven and earth, I not only survived unscathed by chance, but also refined a part of the Devouring Toad's [Devouring Heaven and Earth] ability."
"Miss, you're amazing."
Ji Xiaoxiao smiled, reached out and grabbed at the air, and a small toad squatted in her palm.
"This is... Black Hill?" Shen Du Er gasped. The dual gods were indeed worthy of being called dual gods. The famous Beast Master was actually being toyed with in the palm of his hand.
Ji Xiaoxiao tossed the small black hill into the air and said, "My Xie family just happens to be lacking a watchdog, and I think this toad is quite suitable."
A simple sentence sealed Black Hill's fate.
Having safely weathered the double tribulation and gained another watchdog, Ji Xiaoxiao brought the Xie family back to the Ming Dynasty capital and swaggered into her former home.
"Who is this person?" Eighty years have passed, everything has changed, and people are no longer the same.
Ji Xiaoxiao walked ahead, and then the long-absent figures gradually appeared behind her.
"It's General Xie Li, not General Xie Feng!" the crowd shouted in agitation.
"How dare they come back? Aren't they afraid of dying?"
If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. The spirit and the immortals were well aware that they wanted to forcibly seize the evil family heirloom, "Tongtian."
Whether it was out of kindness or for their own safety, Xie Li and Xie Feng did not act for the country or the people, but to drive out the Tartars, they both hoped that the Xie family would be safe and live long lives.
Ji Xiaoxiao, with her sharp ears and keen eyesight, smiled calmly and pushed open the door behind her.
With a creak, the door opened, and billowing smoke and dust rose into the air.
"You're back." Ji Xiaoxiao helped Xie Li into the Xie Mansion.
...
On this day, the Ming capital appeared calm on the surface, but undercurrents were surging beneath.
The Sixth Prince's Residence.
"The Xie family has returned?" Sixth Prince Situ Feng asked with certainty.
The subordinate replied, "Yes."
"They're quite bold. Aren't they afraid that Lord Xiuran will kill them in a fit of rage?" Situ Feng clicked his tongue. "Back then, the Divine Appraisal Tower intervened in the Xie family's affairs and forcibly took away members of the Xie family, causing Lord Xiuran to lose face. Eighty years have passed, and they've returned now, thinking that time has worn away Lord Xiuran's hatred, and that if they respectfully apologize, Lord Xiuran will forgive them."
The subordinate hung his head, remaining silent.
Situ Feng then thought that the Xie family members were not simple fools. Their high-profile return must have a reason, a reason to rely on something.
"Go and find out if there are any experts among the returning Xie family members."
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