A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

Noticing that her aunt was acting strangely, Jiang Xinyu nudged Xiao Yuan, who was still explaining to her.

It was only then that Supervisor Xiao noticed there were other people in the room, and awkwardly straightened up to give Madam Wang a junior's bow.

He knew that this aunt was the only family member the lady cared about, so he adopted a humble attitude, completely different from when he met Jiang Huai.

Unexpectedly, Madam Wang seemed not to see it at all, her eyes still fixed on the pale-faced Liu Xu.

Xiao Yuan was immediately displeased.

What's wrong? Are you not satisfied with your nephew-in-law?

Chief Supervisor Xiao's good temper was reserved only for his wife. When he saw that Madam Wang ignored him, his face darkened, and his aura changed so suddenly that it sent chills down people's spines.

Jiang Xinyu pinched him helplessly, "Who are you trying to scare? Can't you see that your aunt is acting strange?"

Xiao Yuan pouted, looking aggrieved. "My aunt doesn't like me."

Jiang Xinyu chuckled and squeezed his hand.

"Sweetie, isn't it enough that I like you?"

"Do you think my aunt has taken a liking to Liu Xu? What are we going to do? My uncle is still alive."

While the two were cricketing, Madam Wang was completely unaware of what was happening until Liu Xu couldn't stand the atmosphere in the room and knelt down in front of Xiao Yuan with a thud. Only then did Madam Wang belatedly notice Xiao Yuan's figure.

This was the first time Madam Wang had seen Supervisor Xiao. In her haste, she even forgot how to greet him and almost knelt down to kowtow like Liu Xu.

Jiang Xinyu quickly helped her aunt up and gave Xiao Yuan a playful glare, signaling him to say something.

Alright, it seems that the lady really likes this aunt. Because of this, he can't put on airs anymore.

So Xiao Yuan condescended to perform the junior's greeting and addressed her as "Auntie," which startled Madam Wang so much that she repeatedly said she dared not, not knowing where to put her hands and feet.

Jiang Xinyu chuckled and clung to Madam Wang's arm, acting coquettishly.

"Aunt, please accept it without worry. There's no need to be polite with your own son-in-law."

"A son-in-law is like half a son. You treat me like your own daughter, so isn't this the same as having your own son?"

These words made Madam Wang's lips twitch.

The head of the Eastern Depot, Xiao Yanwang, his own son—this is such a niche genre. How much fake alcohol would I drink to dare to dream of such a thing?

However, this Supervisor Xiao was quite different from what she had imagined.

He looks gentle and refined with a handsome face; apart from his somewhat frightening eyes, he resembles a dashing young gentleman.

Especially considering how polite he was to her, a merchant's wife, it seems the rumors can't be entirely believed.

Jiang Xinyu saw Xiao Yuan there, and her aunt waved her hand dismissively, clearly uncomfortable.

"Shouldn't you be on duty right now? Why did you come back for no reason?"

The Eastern Depot has gone bankrupt, so why are you so free?

Go, go, go! Get back to work and stop slacking off.

Madam Wang was so anxious that she was sweating profusely. What was this brat saying? How could she talk to her husband like that?

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuan didn't get angry; he just looked at his wife with a pitiful expression.

"I heard you were looking for this willow catkin, I... I can explain, it's not what you think."

"Can you let me take him away first? I'll explain when I get back tonight."

Seeing that his wife didn't respond and only looked at him with a half-smile, Xiao Yuan became a little anxious again.

“I swear I have nothing to do with him. If you don’t trust me, I’ll strangle him right now.”

As Xiao Yuan spoke, his gaze toward Liu Xu grew increasingly hostile. He raised his hand, intending to grab Liu Xu by the collar and drag him out.

Madam Wang quickly stepped in front of Liu Xu, "Lord Xiao, please have mercy! This person... this person has some connection with an old friend of mine."

If you do not like him, may you hand him over to me? I will offer him ten, no, twenty times the ransom.

Madam Wang mustered up a lot of courage to say these words.

On one hand, she was afraid of causing trouble for her niece, and on the other hand, she couldn't bear to see her old friend's son die like this. She was so anxious and scared that she shed tears.

Seeing this, Jiang Xinyu lost her teasing mood and nudged Xiao Yuan helplessly.

"Go back to the East Depot first, we can talk about it tonight. Look how scared you've made your aunt."

"Hurry up and leave! With so many maids and servants watching, are you afraid I'll cheat on you?"

Seeing that there was indeed something else going on, Xiao Yuan didn't insist any further, bowed to Madam Wang, and left with no choice.

The atmosphere in the room immediately relaxed as soon as he left. Jiang Xinyu, while wiping away Madam Wang's tears, carefully asked,

"Aunt, could these willow catkins be my long-lost cousin or something?"

"Don't worry, I can handle it."

Madam Wang glared at her speechlessly, "You can hold on, but I can't. Don't make wild guesses. I can't say for sure about this either."

As she spoke, Madam Wang looked at Liu Xu again, "Do you still remember what your real name is?"

Where are you from?

At what age were you sold into a brothel?

Liu Xu shook her head blankly, "I was too young to remember. Does the old lady know about my background?"

Madam Wang frowned. "You look very similar to one of my cousins, especially the beauty mark under your left eye."

Her youngest son was abducted when he was 4 years old, and it has been 20 years since then, which is about the same age as you.

only……

Since that child went missing, many children who looked similar have come to claim the child, but all of them have been disappointed.

My cousin's health has been deteriorating over the years, and her family has long forbade her from mentioning the matter.

I don't know much about that nephew.

If you have some memory of it, that's fine, but I don't know whether I should tell her family about your situation so abruptly.

Jiang Xinyu immediately sensed that there was a big juicy story here.

"Aunt, do you know what physical characteristics the missing child has?"

Besides the beauty mark near your eye, do you have any other moles or birthmarks on your body?

Madam Wang shook her head, but then she remembered something and asked hesitantly.

Have you ever eaten oranges and tofu?

Which one do you like to eat?

Jiang Xinyu was speechless for a moment. "Auntie, tastes can change."

Just because someone liked something at age 4 doesn't mean they'll still like it now. Your question is really basic.

Madam Wang casually picked up a piece of pastry and stuffed it into her niece's mouth.

"Good boy, go and keep your mouth shut."

After saying that, she stared straight at Liu Xu and said, "Ignore her and just tell the truth."

Liu Xu glanced nervously at the two of them and whispered,

"It should be tofu."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang's eyes immediately filled with disappointment, but before she could say anything, Liu Xu continued...

"Oranges are so bitter they're really hard to eat. As for tofu, I've only eaten it once, and after I got a rash all over my body, I haven't dared to eat it since."

But I remember tofu being delicious.

Madam Wang's drooping lips immediately curved into a smile, and her gaze towards Liu Xu became even more tender.

Jiang Xinyu swallowed a pastry and asked gossipily, "So, did it match up?"

Madam Wang nodded repeatedly, "That matches up, that matches up. My little nephew hates oranges the most and always says they're bitter whenever he eats them."

He's so cute with that little furrowed brow; his family always teases him about it.

"Tofu too, and not just tofu, he can't eat anything made from soybeans."

Liu Xu was stunned when she heard this. He found his family so easily...?

So it turns out he wasn't born a lowly bastard; he was the young master of a wealthy family. What about all the suffering he's endured over the past 20 years?

Why was he abducted from Jiangnan, thousands of miles away, and sold into the Nanfeng Brothel in the capital?