Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

Night fell, snowflakes drifted down, and orange lights cast a soft glow between the white snow and the dark buildings.

A slightly tipsy atmosphere pervades the space.

[You and Zuo Shi stroll along the lakeside promenade; compared to other prefectures, Jintang City possesses a unique romantic and languid charm.]

The two of you walked hand in hand into the banquet hall.

Xu Hui, Pang Hai, and Xu Kun, who had previously fled as if seeking refuge, all wore different expressions and eagerly awaited their return.

Pang Hai casually scratched his head, a meaningful smile playing on his thick eyebrows and large eyes.

Xu Hui appears unassuming and has a barely noticeable presence, but when he occasionally glances up, he can't hide his gossipy nature.

Xu Kun even squatted down at the doorway.

It slowly wagged its tail, occasionally glancing up into the distance, a malicious smile playing on its lips.

[Until you and Zuo Shi appeared.]

The three immediately composed themselves and straightened their posture.

Zuo Shi's beautiful eyes swept over them, immediately noticing their unusual behavior.

[Wen Wan chuckled lightly: "Why are you three acting so strangely? You said you'd pick someone up, but you've never shown up."]

"Ah! Hahaha..."

Pang Hai scratched his head, first bursting into laughter, then, with his thick eyebrows and large eyes, uttered a string of nonsense.

"This is supposed to be a time for you two, Big Brother and Sister Zuo, to catch up alone. It's sensible of you not to disturb them."

Xu Hui nodded in approval.

[Xu Kun meows and shakes his head.]

"Meow~ Second sister-in-law and eldest brother haven't seen each other for many years, of course they have a lot to talk about, why would we get in their way, meow~"

[Xu Kun finished speaking.]

Pang Hai and Xu Hui's gazes immediately shifted, locking onto him intently, their eyes revealing shock and admiration.

The meaning is clear.

Whose general is this, so valiant!

Then, their gazes both fell on you and Zuo Shi, paying particular attention to the changes in your expressions.

Pang Hai was ready to run away at any moment, while Xu Hui silently concealed his true intentions.

Be prepared to act when the opportunity arises; retreat if things don't look good.

"Second sister-in-law?"

[Zuo Shi's gentle face revealed doubt, and her tone was soft.]

[First she looked at Xu Kun, then she looked up at you.]

【"Meow!"】

As if realizing he had let something slip, Xu Kun immediately bristled, his eerie green eyes widening in anger.

The look in his eyes was full of guilt and apology.

[But that performance was so obviously fake; beneath the exaggerated expressions, the expectation in his eyes was almost overflowing.]

A slight smile curved at the corners of your lips.

[You knew it, these three... no, five guys together wouldn't come up with anything good.]

As expected, Xu Kun, the bravest among them, was chosen by Pang Hai and Xu Hui to lead the charge.

[Hai Zi Hui Zi truly deserves the inheritance from the Tomb of the God of War; he's a master of military strategy.]

It's yin.

Before you could answer, Zuo Shi seemed to have realized something, her beautiful eyes slightly opening.

Then, contrary to the expectations of those who wanted to see a chaotic scene unfold.

[She chuckled softly and spoke gently.]

"Second Brother, you've got it wrong. It's not Second Sister-in-law, it should be Third Sister-in-law, Fourth Sister-in-law, or even Fifth Sister-in-law."

【"Meow~ Meow? Meow!"】

[Xu Kun's lively expression froze as he tilted his head to look at Zuo Shi.]

A small head, a big question.

Pang Hai and Xu Hui were also caught off guard by Zuo Shi's reaction.

Things didn't go as they expected at all.

They originally wanted to see the scene where Sister Zuo, upon learning of the existence of another sister-in-law, would be gently coaxed by her older brother.

They dared to do this because they were well aware of Zuo Shi's personality.

Gentle and graceful, tolerant and generous.

It's highly unlikely that they'll make things difficult for their eldest brother.

[As a result, Zuo Shi's reaction actually stumped them.]

"Sister Zuo... what do you mean by that?"

[Pang Hai had even forgotten his habitual "hahahaha" at the beginning of the video.]

Xu Hui's figure flickered, showing signs of losing control over both the real and illusory aspects.

[Realizing what had happened, he immediately raised his hand, his aura spreading out, summoning Xu Kun and suppressing his out-of-control state.]

Zuo Shi's eyes flickered, revealing a cunning glint.

The gaze swept over the expressions of the two people and the cat, seemingly enjoying their astonishment.

"You two are both inheritors of military geniuses, while the other is plagued by a treacherous inner demon."

"They all consider themselves exceptionally intelligent, so how come they can't even understand something this simple?"

Pang Hai, Xu Hui, Xu Kun.

The two people and the cat looked at each other, bewildered.

Finally, after overcoming the initial surprise, I instantly understood the meaning behind Zuo Shi's words.

The existence of the eldest sister-in-law implies that this wasn't the first time the eldest brother had gone through this cycle of reincarnation.

[This has happened countless times already.]

Therefore, given the eldest brother's personality, this eldest sister-in-law... is probably also the second sister-in-law, or even the third or fourth sister-in-law...

[If there are other reincarnations, the eldest brother may have had entanglements with other women...]

Pang Hai, Xu Hui, and Xu Kun.

[Two people and a cat, even if they stretched out their fingers and paws, it would be impossible to count them all.]

【"Meow~~~"】

[Xu Kun, who had been planning and anticipating this scene ever since learning of Shang Qingdai's existence.]

[It let out a long meow.]

["Meow~ Sister-in-law is so meticulous, 2.5 brother... I admire you, meow~"]

Zuo Shi glared angrily at the two people and the cat.

"Alright, your eldest brother is back after a long time apart, so stop trying to cause trouble and make a scene for him."

Then he gave the order, signaling the start of the banquet.

Her every gesture exuded elegance and poise, perfectly revealing the demeanor of the lady of the house.

Watching Zuo Shi gracefully walk into the main hall, Pang Hai, Xu Hui, and Xu Kun all turned to look at you.

His eyes were filled with admiration and emotion.

As expected of the eldest brother.

[Without uttering a word or raising his gaze, he dismantled the scene they had painstakingly prepared.]

[I originally intended to use this to make things difficult for your Zuo Shi.]

Instead, she took the initiative to defend you, gently yet firmly rebuking their nonsense.

[Brother's methods are truly impressive.]

You stand quietly in the snow-covered courtyard, a serene smile on your face, watching the four people and the cat perform.

Don't say that Zuo Shi is gentle, kind, and tolerant.

Even if it were a fierce, jealous woman who couldn't tolerate even the slightest bit of hair.

You remained completely calm.

Do you understand the true value of the forbidden "Succubus Body"?

You still haven't figured out its limits.

The long, flowing hem of her black robe billowed like billowing black mist.

They strolled by leisurely, standing there; it looked like two people and a cat, but in reality, there were four people and a cat.

[Stepping into the main hall.]

Xu Kun's gaze followed you intently.

"Meow~ I thought the inner demons were unparalleled in their ability to manipulate people's hearts, but I never imagined there was such a divine being as Big Brother, meow!"

[As a demon within oneself, one is most adept at sensing emotions.]

He deeply understood the significance of the emotional fluctuations and implications of the previous scene.