The 996 work schedule was still a bit confusing, but Xi Yao didn't explain it any further because someone came in.

The newcomer looked to be only in his thirties, dressed in a moon-white jacket with a dark floral pattern, and a white magnolia flower pinned to his temple.

Her oval face was fair and delicate, her eyebrows and eyes were graceful and beautiful, and her eyes were like autumn water. When she smiled, the fine lines at the corners of her eyes added to her charming and delicate beauty.

"I am late, please forgive me, sir and my two sisters."

"It's alright, it's just right. Come and sit down."

Before Xie Changkong could speak, Shen Miaoyin immediately beckoned to her, inviting her to sit next to her.

Upon seeing this, Xi Yao knew who the visitor was.

This is Xie Changkong's third wife, Liu Yiyi.

"Now that everyone's here, second son's wife, please begin serving the tea."

Once everyone was seated, Xie Changkong finally spoke.

An old woman brought over teacups, and Xi Yao obediently got up and served tea to everyone, receiving a nice gift in return.

After serving the tea, Xie Changkong got up and left.

He's very busy, and it's already quite an achievement that he was able to spare a little time to come here today.

After Xie Changkong left, Shen Miaoyin also left with Liu Yiyi.

Then Xie Yunqi stood up, bowed to Lin Wantang, glanced at Xi Yao out of the corner of his eye, and strode away from the main hall.

Now only Lin Wantang and Xi Yao remain in the hall.

"Your name is Xi Yao, right?" Lin Wantang finally showed a long-lost smile.

She has a beautiful and gentle smile.

Xi Yao, with the demeanor of a well-behaved girl and the most appropriate expression on her face, said: "Yes, my name is Jiang Xi Yao."

"What are your thoughts on this marriage?"

Lin Wantang's words startled Xi Yao, who hesitated before replying, "It's...it's alright."

She couldn't quite figure out what Lin Wantang meant.

"It was wrong of Yun Gui to leave on our wedding night." Lin Wantang turned her head to look out the window, her expression somewhat dazed. "This marriage was arranged by Xie Changkong and your father. Yun Gui and I were unaware of it beforehand."

She turned her gaze to Xi Yao, saying, "Marriage is about mutual affection so that you can support each other and stay together until the end."

At this point, Lin Wantang suddenly gave a sarcastic smile, "Even mutual affection doesn't necessarily guarantee a lasting relationship."

"Forget it, what's the point of telling you all this?" She shook her head, her sarcasm fading. "You and Yun Gui have never even met, so it's impossible to say whether you like him or not. If you want to leave, I can have him give you a divorce agreement and prepare some money for you. The world is vast; you can settle down anywhere."

Xi Yao was genuinely surprised this time.

It's likely that Lin Wantang, because of Xie Changkong, has experienced difficulties in her own love life and marriage, and doesn't want her son to marry someone he doesn't love, leading to a lifetime of mutual torment.

but……

"Mother, although the world is vast, it is not peaceful. My martial arts skills are not high, and it would be even more dangerous for me to carry money. I am willing to stay here. Perhaps Yun Gui and I are destined to be together?"

The original owner was married into the family through an arranged marriage, and she was thinking of returning to Shenjian Manor after the separation.

Moreover, if the original owner were still alive and had actually listened to Lin Wantang and left, she would eventually be found by the original owner's father and Xie Changkong.

It's simply impossible to have peace and stability.

Lin Wantang was stunned for a moment before murmuring, "Yes, a woman without superb martial arts skills simply cannot survive in this chaotic martial world. I forgot that this is not a peaceful planet, where everyone is equal..."

Her last two sentences were barely audible, but Xi Yao still heard them.

After all, her combat skills are at their peak here.

"Blue Star? 996, did you hear that? She actually said Blue Star?"

Is it the blue planet she knows?

Even 996 was stunned.

[Host, I heard it. Lin Wantang really said the words "Blue Star."]

Frog Fun, this is the martial arts world, there is no Earth here.

"In that case, you can stay here for now," Lin Wantang said, pulling herself out of her thoughts. "You two can try spending time together when Yun Gui returns; perhaps you're truly meant to be."

Xi Yao nodded, secretly observing her, and tentatively said, "My mother told me since I was a child that a woman should obey the three obediences and four virtues. I will definitely treat my husband as my heaven in the future. Even if he doesn't like me, I will definitely manage the affairs of the household well for my husband."

"Don't believe in the so-called 'three obediences and four virtues'," Lin Wantang sneered. "Those are just things men made up to imprison women's minds. You need to have your own opinions. You are a person first and foremost, not someone's appendage. Remember, no man is any good; they are all scum."

Xi Yao looked at her with a shocked and bewildered expression, but her mind was racing.

"Alright, what's the point of telling you all this?" Lin Wantang stood up. "Go back now. If you need anything, you can come find me in my yard."

"Thank you, Mother."

Xi Yao stood up and watched her leave before she dropped her submissive expression.

"996, it's confirmed, Lin Wantang isn't a local."

Although this is a martial arts world, the idea of ​​male superiority and female inferiority still prevails, and the three obediences and four virtues are still emphasized.

However, Lin Wantang clearly disregarded him, displaying a modern mindset.

[Host, could Lin Wantang be a time traveler?]

I'm so frustrated with the 996 work schedule.

[Damn it, no spoilers! I really don't know anything, I'm completely clueless.]

Xi Yao stepped outside, answering it as she went: "It should be, but I don't know when it traveled through time. We'll have to ask around."

Since she is not from this era, her lifestyle and thoughts will conflict with those of this era, and she must have left some clues behind.

Speaking of which, Xi Yao was a little curious: were Xie Yunqi and Xie Yungui, the twins, born to Lin Wantang, or to the original owner of this body before she transmigrated?

Judging from Lin Wantang's expression just now, she seemed to have a strong aversion to men, clearly heartbroken by one.

Based on Xie Changkong's actions, Xi Yao suspects that Lin Wantang used to love Xie Changkong very much.

Perhaps it was Lin Wantang, not the original owner of this body, who shielded Xie Changkong from the sword back then.

[Host, why do you think Lin Wantang, as a modern person, is trapped in Feixue Manor, watching Xie Changkong have three wives and four concubines?]

Logically speaking, this is something a modern person would find completely unbearable.

Why don't I leave her?

In novels, when the female protagonist is betrayed by the male protagonist, don't they all turn around and leave to roam the world?

Xi Yao said thoughtfully, "Perhaps, Lin Wantang simply can't live without it?"

After all, Flying Snow Manor wielded considerable power, even the imperial court was wary of it.

No matter what, Lin Wantang is just a person, and someone who has lost his martial arts skills. Where can he run to?

She might not even be able to leave this villa.

Even though Lin Wantang had been giving Xie Changkong the cold shoulder for so many years.

Even though Shen Miaoyin controlled all the affairs of Feixue Manor.

However, on the surface, Lin Wantang still firmly holds the position of the First Madam.

Xie Changkong must have feelings for Lin Wantang.

But that love wasn't enough for him to commit to a lifelong, monogamous relationship.

"Sister-in-law."

A gentle voice interrupted Xi Yao's thoughts.

Looking up, she realized she had unknowingly wandered into the garden.

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