Speaking, Fujiwara Shifei also looked at Shen Xiaoyan, her gaze slightly complex, and after a moment of pondering what alcohol was doing in her mind, she continued, "Especially you, you broke off one of Wu Ershan's fingers. Although he is not to be feared, the forces behind him are not to be underestimated."
After speaking, Fujiwara Shifei looked at Shen Xiaoyan again, sighing slightly.
Hearing Fujiwara Shifei's words, Shen Xiaoyan's mood also became a little heavy. She still smiled gently, "What is meant to come will come, and cannot be avoided. I am not afraid. If one comes, I will kill one; if a pair dares to come, I will kill a pair."
Towards the end, Shen Xiaoyan's tone was full of killing intent, and her aura changed. She was no longer the Shen Xiaoyan who always wore a gentle smile on her face.
"Mimi is right. Anyone who dares to come must be prepared to leave their life behind," Zheng Wei said, gripping Shen Xiaoyan's hand.
Fujiwara Shifei's eyes flickered with a hint of admiration upon hearing their words.
Knowing that danger lay ahead, they were not panicked or afraid at all.
Even if the potential enemies were much stronger than them, they could still face them calmly. This was definitely not ignorant arrogance, but confidence.
"Speaking of which, it's all our fault. Knowing... yet coming here to find you, we've dragged you into this," Yizixie said, then sighed, his tone carrying some guilt and some helplessness.
"Don't say that. You had no choice. If it weren't for protecting me..."
Upon hearing Yizixie's words, Namuzhong immediately retorted, her eyes reddening slightly.
Shen Xiaoyan watched the two for a while, unsure how to speak.
Should she blame them?
"You two don't need to say that. Everything has a cause and effect, and all cause and effect are determined by fate," Zheng Wei suddenly said.
Although his words were like this, his tone carried a hint of distance.
Yizixie felt some anguish after hearing this, but he also knew that Zheng Wei could not be blamed.
"You don't need to think like that. You and Sima Han owe me a favor. It's only right that I help you do some things," Zheng Wei glanced at Yizixie's face and continued.
"It's not like that. Don't say that. Yizixie has his reasons." Namuzhong's expression was serious, and for the first time in front of everyone, she called Yizixie by his name.
"Say whatever you have to say. Don't hide or beat around the bush. I've always disliked it."
Shen Xiaoyan's words made Namuzhong pause.
She turned to look at Yizixie, and saw that he was just lowering his head in deep thought, his long eyelashes obscuring his eyes, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
The room was quiet, only the sound of everyone's breathing could be heard, and nothing else.
Namuzhong looked at Yizixie's profile for a long time, until she felt it was enough, and finally turned her head, a bitter smile appearing at the corner of her lips.
"Yizixie..."
"Muzhong..."
Namuzhong took a deep breath, and just as she was about to explain everything, she was suddenly interrupted by Yizixie.
"What?" Namuzhong looked at Yizixie blankly, not knowing what he wanted to say.
"Don't say it," Yizixie waved his sleeve, his tone returning to its initial spring-like gentleness, yet seemingly indifferent to everything.
Shen Xiaoyan glanced at him and didn't press further.
If it was other people's business, if they didn't want to talk about it, she wasn't someone who had to know.
Namuzhong looked at Yizixie for a long time, her lips moved and moved, and finally she sighed, saying nothing.
Fujiwara Shifei had been watching everyone's interactions, and seeing this scene, her eyes were filled with complex emotions.
The atmosphere became heavy again, making Shen Xiaoyan feel a bit suffocated.
She didn't understand why she had to sit here and stare blankly with these people.
"I'll go check on the children."
As Shen Xiaoyan spoke, she got up to leave.
"The children are asleep, sister."
Shen Xiaoyan's actions were suddenly halted by Yue Qingxin's appearance and her words.
She had intended to use this excuse to leave, but before she could, someone had foiled her plan.
Yue Qingxin walked in with a light smile, as if she hadn't seen the slightly embarrassed expressions on everyone's faces, and went straight to Bai Ying's side.
"Sister Yingying, you've become even more charming since I last saw you. Look at you, your demeanor is truly like a goddess," Yue Qingxin said, holding Bai Ying's hand and praising her incessantly.
"There's no exaggeration in what sister says."
Bai Ying felt a little embarrassed, her cheeks flushing pink.
"I'm not exaggerating. If you don't believe me, ask your sister Shen, or..."
"Or what?" Bai Ying, seeing Yue Qingxin stop mid-sentence, laughed and asked curiously.
"Or ask Lu Taobao if you've become prettier. He would have the most to say about that."
After speaking, Yue Qingxin glanced sideways at Lu Taobao, who had been sitting in a daze, waiting for his reaction.
Lu Taobao had been startled when he saw Bai Ying just now.
Bai Ying had not spoken a word to him since entering the room, not even a glance. This left his countless words stuck in his throat, unable to be spoken.
He had been staring at Bai Ying, his mind in chaos, so much so that he didn't even know what he was thinking.
When he suddenly heard someone mention his name, he instinctively blurted out, "Yingying, I miss you. Do you miss me?"
As Lu Taobao spoke these words, everyone in the room froze, each one not knowing how to express their current feelings, their shock at this moment.
Bai Ying also looked at Lu Taobao in disbelief, not knowing why he would suddenly say such a thing.
After a while, Bai Ying calmly replied, "No."
After speaking, Lu Taobao regretted it a little, but he also held onto a sliver of hope that his words might change Bai Ying's opinion of him, so he looked at Bai Ying expectantly.
However, Bai Ying's answer was like a bucket of cold water poured over him.
No, it should be a bucket of ice shards.
Making him cold and in pain.
He seemed to understand Bai Ying's feelings from before, but he also realized that it was not enough.
It was far from enough compared to how he had hurt Bai Ying and her family.
After saying those two words, Bai Ying quickly glanced at Lu Taobao in secret.
She stole a glance, then quickly pretended to be indifferent, raising her chin slightly, putting on a proud and aloof air.
Shen Xiaoyan saw Bai Ying's every move and couldn't help but want to laugh in her heart.
This girl was doing it on purpose.
But looking at Lu Taobao's face, which was full of hurt but trying to appear unaffected, she decided to just enjoy the show.
Sometimes, you should make this man suffer, make him sad.
Only by experiencing it himself would he know what he had done wrong and what he had missed.
"Oh, I was just dreaming. Did I say anything in my sleep?" Lu Taobao finally managed to compose himself, forcing a smile and speaking in what he thought was a relaxed tone.
Shen Xiaoyan and the others tried their best to suppress their laughter, all lowering their heads. In the end, it was Yue Qingxin who smiled and shook her head.
"Yes, you didn't say anything in your sleep."
"Then I'm relieved," Lu Taobao said, looking as if he had narrowly escaped a disaster. He even patted his chest with his hand to show how scared he had been.
"It's just that you said a lot of nonsense."
Yue Qingxin's next sentence successfully stunned Lu Taobao.
"You can dream with your eyes open? I think you're the one dreaming during the day." Yue Qingxin continued.
Lu Taobao thought Yue Qingxin would repeat what she had just said, in which case he would be truly mortified.
Fortunately, Yue Qingxin was just teasing him.
"Sister-in-law is wrong. My greatest talent is dreaming during the day. This is just the first time you've met today, and there will be many more opportunities to meet in the future. You'll get used to it if you see it often."
Lu Taobao gave Yue Qingxin a look as if she was making a fuss over nothing, crossed his arms, and leaned back against the wooden chair.
Yue Qingxin was a little lost for words after being retorted by Lu Taobao like this.
It was Bai Ying who glanced at Lu Taobao with a faint smile, and then said to Yue Qingxin with a smile, "There are all sorts of strange things in this world. Don't just sleep as a foolish person who dreams during the day."
"Yingying is right. There are many such people," Shen Xiaoyan also echoed with a smile.
Yue Qingxin smiled again, but did not respond. The topic then passed.
Lu Taobao watched Bai Ying smile charmingly, feeling as if his heart had been shattered and then pieced back together.
Forget it, forget it. Hadn't he prayed to heaven? As long as he could see Bai Ying one more time and know that she was doing well, he was willing to be an observer.
"I'm going out for a walk. You stay here and chat with your sisters. When I come back, we should leave."
Fujiwara Shifei's sudden words made Bai Ying's smile freeze.
She had just seen her, and now she was leaving?
"Yes, Master."
Suppressing her immense reluctance, Bai Ying still answered obediently.
Fujiwara Shifei was not surprised by Bai Ying's reaction. She nodded to Fujiwara Shifei and stood up to walk out.
Not long after Fujiwara Shifei left, Yizixie also stood up and followed her out.