This is terrible! My future prime minister keeps trying to kiss me forcibly.

For some reason, he became even more sarcastic whenever he saw this kid. It definitely wasn't his fault; it was the other person's fault.

Ye Xiaoxiao was about to retort when she heard the person in front of her speaking rudely, but then she heard the person's inner monologue.

"You brat! You've been away from home for so many years and haven't even sent a message home. You've made me worry for nothing. Do you even want to be my brother anymore?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: How come you have two faces? I've already raised my forty-meter-long sword.

He Jing knew this man was always like this, so he didn't bother arguing with him. He glanced at him with his deep eyes, a warning in them, and said in a low voice:

“When you get home, watch your mouth and don’t be like those gossipy women on the street.”

He Yunzhou's eyes widened. Wasn't he just trying to warn him not to tell his family whereabouts after returning to the capital? Was it really necessary? The words he uttered were even more offensive than his own.

He said excitedly, "You surnamed Lu! Don't be so arrogant!"

Upon hearing this, He Jing's aura immediately turned cold, his eyes seemed to hold a storm, and his handsome face tightened as he corrected, "My surname is He now, not Lu!"

Realizing he had said the wrong thing, He Yunzhou immediately backed down, touched his nose, and changed the subject: "Sister-in-law, let's talk about smoked meat instead. You see, A-Jing and I are so familiar with each other, how about a discount or something?"

Ye Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow, listening to their conversation, it seemed like there was some inside story! How come there was none of it in her memories of her past life?

She asked, "What is your relationship with He Jing?"

"He and I are brothers, closer than blood brothers."

Although He Yunzhou didn't want to admit it, that was the truth.

He Jingbi was not only born a day earlier than him, but he also suppressed him in every way as he grew up. He was better at academics and martial arts than him. Humph! Now, he even found a wife before him! It's not fair! It's so unfair!

Ye Xiaoxiao listened to his inner grumbling without showing any emotion, then asked with a smile, "How intimate?"

"The kind of close family we grew up with," He Yunzhou said without hesitation, "How about it? Want to consider this price...?"

Ye Xiaoxiao did not answer immediately, but turned to He Jing's direction, tilting her head as if to ask for confirmation.

Someone casually said something that made He Yunzhou jump up and down in frustration: "When he was little, he wet his pants and borrowed my pants to wear."

Ye Xiaoxiao's eyes widened as she suppressed a laugh; this was indeed the bond of brothers who were practically inseparable.

"He Jing! I'm not done with you yet! This feud is only getting bigger and bigger!"

He Yunzhou's eyes were filled with boundless anger and a hint of embarrassment as he roared at the indifferent-looking man.

“Sister-in-law, with your stunning beauty and heavenly grace, it’s really a waste for you to marry this guy,” He Yunzhou said, giving him a provocative look. “You would be more than qualified to marry a prince or a top scholar.”

Ye Xiaoxiao interrupted him: "Since you're brothers..."

"Sister-in-law, don't interrupt me." He Yunzhou was in high spirits and started talking non-stop.

Ye Xiaoxiao glanced at the person radiating coldness and teased, "If I didn't interrupt you, He Jing would have come over and broken your legs."

He Yunzhou turned his head, and sure enough.

The person's eyes were cold and menacing, and their gaze contained a hint of a sneer, sending chills down one's spine.

He Yunzhou shuddered and immediately asked seriously, "Sister-in-law, where were we?"

Ye Xiaoxiao pretended to think, and continued, "Since your relationship with He Jing is extraordinary, then fifty coins per catty is indeed not appropriate."

He Yunzhou was overjoyed and was just waiting for her to say the price he wanted.

"Right, right. Sister-in-law, you're the most sensible one. Unlike some people... Speaking of which, I know quite a few talented young men in the capital. Shall I introduce you to some?"

Upon hearing this, He Yunzhou felt several chills rush towards him and couldn't help but shiver.

Ye Xiaoxiao's smile didn't reach her eyes as she asked, "What did you call me?"

"Sister-in-law!"

Ye Xiaoxiao's smile remained unchanged as she asked, "Why don't you guess why you call me sister-in-law?"

He Yunzhou: ...Oh, right.

"Then let's make it sixty coins a catty. As for the bamboo shoots, it's a good deal, I'll give you ten coins a catty."

Ye Xiaoxiao smiled, a sly glint in her eyes, looking just like a smug little fox.

He Yunzhou's face stiffened; he was about to vomit blood from anger at these two, each one darker than the last.

He suppressed the throbbing pain in his heart and said, "Alright, we'll do as you say, sister-in-law."

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