At this moment, Xie Yunqi was standing under a magnolia tree, looking at her with a smile.

Xi Yao collected all her thoughts, put on the proper expression, and greeted him, "Big Brother."

"Your wife is new here, so she probably isn't very familiar with the resort. How about I show her around?"

"No need, thank you for your kindness, but I still have a lot of things to organize."

Xie Yunqi nodded. "That's true. You've just arrived, and your dowry and such still need to be sorted out. I've already had the steward arrange maids for you in your courtyard. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, you can just tell me."

Because Xie Yungui originally only had maids in his courtyard, and since he was forced into marriage, there were no personal maids in the courtyard to prepare for the bride.

"Thank you very much then." Xi Yao nodded perfunctorily; all she wanted to do now was leave as soon as possible.

Although the person in front of her was handsome and polite, seemingly perfect, Xi Yao still felt annoyed.

"Then you can go back first. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

Perhaps sensing Xi Yao's emotions, Xie Yunqi took the initiative to leave first.

Xi Yao stared coldly at his departing figure for a long time until he was out of sight, then turned and walked into her own courtyard.

"996, what do you think would happen if I just killed Xie Yunqi first?"

To dare send a fake to fool her is just asking for trouble.

[Host, he cannot die.]

996 quickly jumped in to stop it.

It feared that if it was even a second too late, Xie Yunqi would be gone.

"Why? Give me a reason not to kill him."

[I've discovered a problem: Xie Yunqi and Xie Yungui's fates are intertwined yet incompatible. If Xie Yunqi dies, Xie Yungui won't fare well either. Therefore, if the host suspects that Xie Yungui is the real big shot, then Xie Yunqi must not be harmed.]

"What?" Xi Yao stopped in her tracks, her face turning cold. She sneered, "You've gone to great lengths to prepare, haven't you? Were you afraid I'd recognize you and kill this imposter, so you laid a trap beforehand?"

The 996 work schedule is very stressful.

[If that's the case, you'll be hampered in the future. If Xie Yunqi tries to harm you, you won't be able to kill him. How frustrating would that be?]

Most importantly, Xie Yunqi is also Xie Yungui's nemesis, which means that if Xie Yunqi lives a prosperous life, Xie Yungui will suffer.

The two represent two extremes.

Xi Yao continued walking forward, her mind racing with various ideas.

The two are twins, so it's normal for one to be stronger and the other weaker.

So the person behind it seized on this point.

She wanted Xie Yungui to get better and better, so she had to suppress Xie Yunqi, but she couldn't kill him.

This is so frustrating.

[Host, what are your plans?]

"I don't have any plans yet. I'll wait until Xie Yungui comes back and we meet before we talk. Right now, I want to find out what's going on with Lin Wantang."

Maybe if we figure it out, we can even discover something useful.

After all, Lin Wantang is the mother of Xie Yungui and his brother, so she will definitely be of great use in the future.

When Xi Yao returned to the courtyard, she found that there were indeed several more maids.

"Greetings, Second Young Madam."

Several maids bowed in unison.

Xi Yao waved her hand, "Get up. Go to the storeroom and check the items against the dowry list for me."

"Yes."

The head maid led the others away, and only then did Xi Yao enter the room.

She closed the door and turned to discuss what to do with 996.

"My first step is to try to win over a few of the elderly people in the villa and find out what Lin Wantang has been up to all these years."

[Host, if it's confirmed that Lin Wantang is indeed a time traveler, are you prepared to acknowledge her as your new self?]

996, but I've heard a saying: When fellow villagers meet, their eyes well up with tears.

In this strange world, Lin Wantang is probably fighting alone, and with the betrayal of her lover, she must be exhausted both mentally and physically.

But she didn't even have anyone to confide in.

If a fellow townsman were to appear at this moment, she would definitely feel a sense of warmth and belonging, and might even start talking about anything.

Xi Yao stroked her chin thoughtfully, "It's something that needs to be said, but it can't be me who says it."

[If you don't tell, who will? Is there a third transmigrator?]

Xi Yao rolled her eyes at 996's words. "You're getting sillier and sillier. Of course, I'm the one who came up with something that exists in modern times but not in this era, to arouse Lin Wantang's suspicion."

She's been holding it in for so long, she'll definitely be eager to come to me for confirmation. Then I can just go along with it and admit it, right?

If she were to directly approach Lin Wantang to probe or speak frankly, Lin Wantang might suspect her motives and become wary, making it difficult to inquire about future matters.

996 suddenly realized and fawned over him, saying:

[Host, you're very clever. Now we need to find someone to inquire whether anything new has appeared in the manor or this world in recent years.]

After all, according to the laws of time travel, those who travel to this world will always do some novel things that are common in modern times but rare in other worlds.

Xi Yao nodded in agreement.

However, when it comes to bribing people, money is definitely the most effective.

Money is the best thing, no matter where you are.

"Knock knock—"

Just as Xi Yao was pondering, there was a knock on the door.

Who is it?

"Second Young Madam, it's me. The Eldest Young Master sent someone to deliver breakfast. Shall I bring it in for you?"

Xi Yao narrowed her eyes and said coldly, "Bring it in."

The door creaked open.

The maid placed the tray on the table, bowed, and quickly left.

[Host, would you like some?]

996 looked at the abundant food on the tray, then at its host with a cold face, and asked.

"Eat, why not eat?" Xi Yao said, picking up her chopsticks and starting to eat. "I'm hungry anyway."

It's just ordinary food, why would she be afraid of Xie Yunqi?

However, it's unclear when her husband will return.

"By the way, 996, can you pinpoint Xie Yungui's location?"

If possible, she could use a teleportation talisman to secretly take a look first.

[I'm sorry, host, I can't do this.]

"This won't work either? Then the teleportation talisman is useless?"

[It's not useless. If you specify a exact location, you can still use a teleportation scroll to get there; it just can't locate places we don't know about.]

Xi Yao nodded upon hearing this and began to concentrate on eating.

In the afternoon, Xi Yao gathered everyone in the courtyard and gave them all a reward of silver.

The reason is simple: she and the second young master of the manor are newly married, and she wants everyone to share in the joy.

Once the money was distributed, everyone became much more sincere.

Just as Xi Yao was trying to get information out of Lin Wantang, Ajiu, the old woman beside her, came over and bowed slightly.

"This servant greets the Second Young Mistress."

"Grandma Jiu, you're too kind." Xi Yao smiled and helped her up. "Did Mother need something from me?"

"It's nothing, it's just that the First Madam asked me to tell you that she has sent a letter to the Second Young Master asking him to return to the manor, so you don't need to worry."

"Then thank you, Mother."

The message had been delivered, and Granny Ajiu left quickly.

Xi Yao continued to extract information from the servants.

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