Yun Xiao raised an eyebrow and pondered for a moment. Staying at an inn was out of the question; it would be best to buy a secluded courtyard.
However, it was quite late, and buying a courtyard on the spot presented a real difficulty. Wanwan, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.
"Why don't we go to my place? Master has never been to my home before, and it's a place others rarely find."
Yun Xiao heard this and hesitated, "Wanwan, I don't want to cause trouble for your family."
"What trouble could there be? There are only two or three people in total, me, my brother, and our mother."
"Then alright."
Yun Xiao nodded, gesturing for Wanwan to approach the carriage's front and instructing Liuxing on how to drive. She herself sat to the side, her brow furrowed in thought.
On the soft couch, the elderly woman slightly narrowed her eyes, a knowing glint in their depths. She spoke faintly, "You haven't caused trouble here, have you?"
Yun Xiao raised a faint smile, unsure how to answer. However, she had indeed caused trouble, and it was significant trouble. If her identity were revealed, there would be mortal danger. But she couldn't possibly tell the old woman.
"A little bit."
This time, the old woman wasn't as dismissive as usual. She raised an eyebrow and stared at Yun Xiao intently, full of bewilderment.
"To think you'd dare to roam the martial world with no martial arts at all, you are truly audacious," the old woman sighed, reminiscing about her younger days.
Thinking of those times brought to mind that scoundrel Ding Haowen, and her pupils abruptly clouded with a layer of thunderous fury.
Ding Haowen, you and that concubine won't have an easy life. That Ding family is half my accomplishment, and now it's occupied by another woman. And you dared to drive me away? Fine, very good. I will return to settle this score.
"Old Mother, can we not dwell on the past?" Yun Xiao said softly. The woman, radiating a bloodthirsty aura, snapped back to attention. Seeing Yun Xiao's concerned gaze, her heart warmed. From these pure, clear eyes, she could tell this was a good child. It was a pity she had no martial arts.
She was also her savior. If not for her, she would have died with regrets. Now that she had a breath left, she would surely avenge herself. After taking revenge, even if she died, she would be content.
"Mm," the old woman snorted coldly but said nothing more.
Yun Xiao continued, "Look, there are several of us. We will all take care of you from now on. Don't think about the past. I believe evil begets evil, and one day he will reap what he sows."
She recalled the concubine's sinister and venomous gaze. It was clear she was no ordinary person, and Yun Xiao suspected Ding Haowen would indeed suffer the consequences.
The old woman said nothing further, but she knew in her heart that these children before her were good children, and it was her fortune to have met them.
However, her personality was stubborn, and she couldn't handle sentimentality. If her own child were still alive, they would be just like them, grown so outstanding and so kind.
Liuxing soon drove according to Wanwan's instructions to a quiet street and slowly stopped.
Wanwan leaped down, appearing somewhat excited. The people inside the carriage shook their heads, but Yun Xiao knew she missed her family and smiled, letting her be.
Yun Xiao then alighted, helped the old woman down, and Jingyun came down last.
Apart from one arm being inconvenient, the old woman had no other issues, and her right hand was still functional, so her movement was not significantly hindered.
Night had fallen, and the moon had gracefully climbed to the midpoint of the sky, its light as white as frost. Before them stood a house that wasn't luxurious but had a great many years to it.
The house seemed vast; looking into it from afar, one couldn't see the end.
Yun Xiao was somewhat surprised. When she first met Wanwan, she had assumed their Su family had fallen on hard times and couldn't make ends meet.
Now, it seemed that wasn't the case. Such a house was worth a lot of money, and the surrounding ones were also old.
Under the moonlight, Wanwan forcefully knocked on the door and shouted towards the inside.
"Little Doggy, your sister is back! Miss me? Hurry up and give me a couple of kicks!"
The large group behind them was instantly stunned. What kind of greeting was that? It was truly unique.
However, the gate of the Su residence quickly opened, and a tall, agile figure rushed out. Wanwan actually kicked him directly, causing the youth to cry out in pain, then look at her with a bewildered, somewhat roguish expression.
"Miss, have you mistaken the door? But it's alright, I'm willing to oblige."
With that, he struck a flirtatious pose, but as he did, he was met with a series of fierce blows and constant scolding.
"Little Doggy, you damn brat, you dare to tease your own sister? Do you not want to live? Watch me beat you until your teeth are scattered!"
The siblings began fighting on the street, chasing each other wildly. The youth, dubbed Little Doggy, fled for his life.
Only then did he realize he had teased the wrong person; it was indeed their Su family's "demoness" sister. Why had this woman become so beautiful for no reason? Could he be blamed for teasing her?
Shafts of light pierced through the tall trees on both sides of the street, scattering dappled patterns on the ground.
Su Wanwan and her brother Su Xiaogou were fighting openly in the street. Fortunately, the street was secluded, and there were no people at night, so everyone leaned against the carriage, smiling as they watched the lively scene.
Recalling Su Wanwan's previous name, Yun Xiao's smile deepened.
This family was too amusing. There was Su Qier and then Su Xiaogou; why didn't they have any proper names?
Moreover, based on the names of these two and their behavior, everyone had assumed they were a destitute family. Now, it seemed that wasn't the case.
If the house before them were sold, it would likely be enough for them to live on for a lifetime. Who would have thought that thieves would live in such a grand courtyard?
Su Wanwan and Su Xiaogou seemed to be enjoying the fight, scolding each other as they brawled. Perhaps they often did this before.
Under the moonlight, Su Wanwan appeared like a shrew, leaving Liuxing and Jingyun gaping.
It turned out that the pitiable one wasn't them but this Su Xiaogou. Fortunately, his sister had left; otherwise, who knew what he would have endured.
Su Xiaogou finally couldn't bear his sister's onslaught of punches and kicks and raised his hands in surrender.
"Alright, alright, I surrender. I surrender."
Su Xiaogou was filled with resentment. This damned woman was always so ruthless. Despite missing her and thinking of her for so long, she greeted him with such a "welcome gift." He cursed her to marry a powerful husband in the future who would completely subjugate her.
Su Xiaogou's pleas for mercy finally stopped Su Wanwan's violent actions. The woman, full of heroic spirit, clapped her hands, then patted her brother's head, much like one would pat a dog.
"Good boy, it seems you still need more discipline."
Su Xiaogou, daring to be angry but not to speak, glared at his sister. Before she could get angry, he quickly pointed at the people by the carriage.
"Sister, who are they?"
Su Wanwan finally remembered the main purpose, her face immediately darkened, and she quickly restrained her fierce expression. She walked up to Yun Xiao and said with a smile.
"Master, this is my brother, Su Xiaogou."