Poison Doctor Roaming the Martial World

"Well... I just... think my sister is too wonderful... Young Master Puyang... isn't good enough for her... I didn't mean anything else..."

Nalan Lianyi blushed deeply, awkwardly biting her chopsticks, stammering as she spoke, her voice growing softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

She felt a little regretful for blurting it out without thinking.

Yang Jianwu, standing to the side, couldn't help but find Nalan Lianyi's awkward appearance somewhat amusing.

Thankfully, Nalan Lianyi was unaware that she and Puyang Xuan were siblings; otherwise, her little darling would have been exposed.

Knowing that Yang Jianwu was in a bad mood today, and fearing that Nalan Lianyi's words would only add fuel to the fire, Lu Qiao quickly changed the subject, "Lianyi, how's the food street doing lately?"

Mentioning money made Yang Jianwu's eyes light up. Wasn't making money the best thing ever?!

Men can go away and play somewhere else. You might as well find a puppy for company!

At least in a puppy's world, things are simple: if you treat it well, it will be your best friend ever!

Nalan Lianyi was unwell, but her business was managed by a dedicated person who was still aware of its operation.

"This month is a lucky coincidence, as it coincides with the Xipan tribute mission. There are many more people coming to our food street than usual, and our revenue is at least double that of last month!"

"Time flies, it's another year of tribute. Did your brother come this year?"

Nalan Lianyi shook her head, "I heard that this year it was Duke Tan who brought the little princess."

"Little princess?"

The image of Puyang Xuan embracing that woman involuntarily flashed through Yang Jianwu's mind...

Could it be her?

I should have listened to Ah Xuan's explanation...

Over the course of two years, several groups of people investigated the information about the Palace Master of Shamen, including members of the Xipan royal family.

Yang Jianwu didn't send anyone to intercept them, which suggests they must have found some useful information.

"Yes."

Are you familiar with the young princess?

"Not very familiar."

Nalan Lianyi looked at Yang Jianwu curiously, "Sister, are you interested in the little princess?"

"Just asking casually."

Nalan Lianyi suddenly became excited when she recalled the letter she had received from home a month ago.

"Sister, sister, I have good news for you!"

Yang Jianwu asked suspiciously, "What?"

"My mother wrote to me last month saying that she has found out about my eldest brother!"

"Your older brother? Nalan Yuanli??"

Nalan Lianyi waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, he's my eldest brother! Nalan Yuanli can only be considered my second brother."

Yang Jianwu had already anticipated this, and it seemed she had already found out.

"My brother Yuanli and I have an older brother."

When my eldest brother was one year old, my mother took him to pray for blessings. On the way, they encountered assassins, and my brother was secretly taken away by his wet nurse.

They searched for a long time but couldn't find him. His mother and father thought he was dead...

The letter said they found news of my eldest brother in Dongli!

When the topic of her missing elder brother came up, Nalan Lianyi talked on and on, and no one interrupted.

"By the way! The young princess came to Dongli to pay tribute, could it be that she has already found my elder brother?!"

Yang Jianwu put down her teacup. "They say pregnancy makes you stupid for three years. Judging from your expression, you must have remembered something again."

Nalan Lianyi chuckled twice and continued, "The little princess has an older sister, and she and my eldest brother were engaged a long time ago."

Yang Jianwu's heart tightened suddenly. Could it be... that the young princess has come this time...?

Is she looking for Ah Xuan to return to Xipan to marry her sister?!

That doesn't make sense either. What's with Puyang Xuan embracing the young princess? Could it be the eldest princess who's at the General's Mansion?

Nalan Lianyi didn't notice Yang Jianwu's unusual behavior. She was still speculating to herself, "The eldest princess got married a few years ago. Could it be that the young princess received news that my eldest brother is not dead and came to find him to fulfill the marriage agreement from back then?"

"..."

Yang Jianwu's expression was rather unpleasant; no matter which one it was, she felt uncomfortable!

Lu Qiao, who was standing nearby, noticed a slight change in Yang Jianwu's emotions and took her hand in his. Her fingertips were icy cold, which made people feel sorry for her...

"Sword Dance, are you alright?"

She asked softly, her voice full of concern.

Yang Jianwu forced a smile and shook her head. "I'm fine, I just suddenly thought of some things."

It's getting late, let's head back.

"okay."

Nalan Lianyi was reluctant to see Yang Jianwu leave so soon. She looked at Yang Jianwu longingly until Yang Jianwu promised to come and visit her again in three days. Only then did she reluctantly let her go.

Yang Jianwu escorted Lu Qiao back to Huashuiyuefang, then wandered aimlessly through the streets, her mind a jumble of thoughts…

I hope I'm just overthinking it, and that woman might just be a maid trying to climb into someone's bed, but I can't completely rule out the possibility that she's a princess...

In Dongli, he was just the master of a martial arts sect, living a life of wealth and comfort, but ultimately just an ordinary person, with only her in his life.

Returning to Xipan, one could become a high-ranking prince, with the opportunity to ascend the supreme throne, where power and wealth would be firmly in one's grasp, and three thousand beauties would accompany one's side...

What will Ah Xuan choose?

It wasn't until curfew that Yang Jianwu composed herself and returned to the General's Mansion.

Looking into the distance, I saw a figure leaning against the stone statue at the entrance—a scene so familiar…

He used to wait for me to come back like this...

"Sword Dance, you're finally back. I was so worried about you."

Before she even got close, Puyang Xuan rushed over like a whirlwind and hugged Yang Jianwu tightly, giving her no chance to refuse.

“Yuan Song told me that you were outside the door that day. I swear, it really wasn’t what you think.”

"Oh? What would it be like?"

Yang Jianwu's voice was indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Puyang Xuan was eager to explain, acknowledging that whether he was right or wrong, it was his fault!

"She is the young princess of Xipan, this time..."

Yang Jianwu's heart sank instantly. It really was the young princess…

It seems that, as Lianyi said, they came to find Ah Xuan to fulfill their marriage agreement; otherwise, they wouldn't have secretly come to the General's Mansion and even appeared in Ah Xuan's room...

Yang Jianwu covered Puyang Xuan's lips with one hand, no longer wanting to hear any explanations.

A silver needle pierced Puyang Xuan's acupoint for speech, and the world finally fell silent.

Listen!

Who she is has nothing to do with me; what I care about is your attitude!

You could have pushed her away, but you didn't!

Even if someone actually falls down in front of you, you have the ability to pick them up without getting a single leaf on your body!!!

"Waaaaah~"

Puyang Xuan was speechless, extremely anxious. What should he do if Jianwu didn't want to hear his explanation?

It's all Yuan Song's fault for his terrible idea! I'll give Yuan Song a good dressing down from head to toe.

"The heart my mother spent nine months building for me is not meant for you to hurt in nine seconds."

What I fear is exactly what I desire!

Do you know what I want?

If you can't do it... then stop bothering me...

Yang Jianwu looked to the side, unwilling to look directly at Puyang Xuan any longer.

"Think it through before we discuss the future."