Almost a day ago, the Song Yan he had seen was a declining elder, with wrinkles crisscrossing his face and his hair completely silver, his physique even somewhat hunched.
But now, looking at the Song Yan before him, with his smooth, fair skin, his dark, lustrous hair, and his back standing perfectly straight.
This Song Yan, no matter how you looked at him, was not like the previous Song Yan.
No, that’s not quite right.
It should be said that the current Song Yan was worlds apart from the previous Song Yan, almost as if they were not the same person.
Thinking this, Wang Dahong’s mind became clear. Could it be that this Song Yan was indeed not the same Song Yan as before?
But that was unlikely.
If an outsider had come to Medicine Emperor Valley, how could he have not noticed?
Poor Wang Dahong, this trip not only failed to find out the whereabouts of Shen Xiaoyan and the others in the past few days, but he almost exposed himself.
Now, everyone’s thoughts were similar, and they knew what they should and shouldn’t know. He couldn’t help but let the smile fade from his face.
“Congratulations, elder sister, what divine elixir did you take to become like this?”
While speaking words of congratulations, only he himself knew what Wang Dahong was truly thinking.
Song Yan had been confined to this courtyard, and the spatial ring in her hand had already been confiscated by him.
So, how did Song Yan become like this?
What kind of miraculous elixir in this world could make one completely rejuvenated in just 10 days, as if reborn?
For a moment, Wang Dahong’s mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, and even the smile on his face carried a hint of stiffness.
Song Yan saw the change in his expression, a flicker of disdain flashing in the depths of her eyes, but she said, “Our Medicine Emperor Valley is a blessed land, naturally the environment nurtures people.”
Hearing Song Yan say this, Wang Dahong almost wanted to curse.
If Medicine Emperor Valley were truly as good as she claimed, then why was she the only one among everyone who had changed like this?
“Elder sister, you’re not joking, are you? You…”
Before Wang Dahong could finish speaking, he was strictly interrupted by Song Yan.
“I am, after all, the Valley Master’s wife. Are you humiliating me by calling me ‘elder sister’?”
Wang Dahong was taken aback by Song Yan’s sudden outburst.
Instinctively, he glanced at the woman beside him.
The beautiful woman’s expression remained unchanged, as if this had nothing to do with her.
Wang Dahong first breathed a sigh of relief, then felt extremely embarrassed.
“Elder sister…”
Before he could finish, Song Yan’s eyes widened and stared at him.
Wang Dahong’s breath hitched, and the rest of his words were choked back in his throat, unable to be spoken.
Perhaps it was because her appearance and attire had changed, but he felt that the current Song Yan possessed an extraordinary presence.
“Valley Master’s wife!”
Wang Dahong spat out these four words through gritted teeth. Song Yan, however, showed no reaction. Hearing these four words, she felt as if the immense frustration and anger in her heart could finally be released.
For so many years, she had never been able to hear these four words from Wang Dahong’s mouth.
Now, hearing them again, it was all because of Shen Xiaoyan; otherwise, she might have just slowly waited to die.
The corners of her lips curled upwards, and Song Yan finally said, “If you have something to say, Elder Wang, please do.”
Wang Dahong naturally noticed Song Yan’s expression and actions. Although he was filled with indignation at this moment, he still knew the current situation.
Taking a deep breath, Wang Dahong forced a smile.
“I haven’t been here for a few days and didn’t know what happened here. Judging by the Valley Master’s wife’s complexion, it must be good news.”
“There’s an old saying that good things come in pairs. Now I have a second piece of good news to share.”
“I thought that since Madam Shen was traveling alone, although she had some people with her, it would inevitably be unsafe, especially for her to be exploited by those with ulterior motives. Therefore, the day after Madam Shen arrived, I sent a message to Changqiu Hall, saying that the daughter of the Hall Master of Changqiu Hall was here.”
Wang Dahong paused slightly as he said this.
This was a very important matter. Since he had already revealed it, Shen Xiaoyan and the others could not possibly remain without a reaction.
However, when he turned his head confidently to look at Shen Xiaoyan and the others, he saw that they were all busy with their own affairs.
This attitude of theirs made Wang Dahong furious.
Just as he was about to lose his temper, the woman sitting beside him shot him a glance, successfully silencing Wang Dahong.
Although Shen Xiaoyan and the others maintained a calm facade, appearing indifferent, the unease in their hearts was undeniable.
They had always worried that Wang Dahong, under suspicion, would seek help from Changqiu Hall.
But who would have thought that on the very next day of their arrival, this Wang Da Hong had already approached Changqiu Hall?
Although Changqiu Hall was very far away, it only took two days to travel from Changqiu Hall to here.
What about the remaining five days?
Before Shen Xiaoyan could ponder further, she heard Wang Dahong say again, “This beside me is the personal aunt of the Hall Master of Changqiu Hall, named Xi He.”
After introducing Xi He, Wang Dahong looked back at Shen Xiaoyan, “Does Madam Shen know her?”
Hearing this question, Shen Xiaoyan felt as if a thunderclap had struck her ears, leaving her in a daze, unable to control herself.
It took a long while before Shen Xiaoyan could regain her senses. She looked neither at Xi He nor at anyone else, but directly at the woman and said:
“You say this is the personal maid of the Hall Master of Changqiu Hall?”
Hearing Shen Xiaoyan, Xi He’s expression instantly became even colder.
Wang Dahong, who was skilled at reading people, quickly said sternly, “What do you mean by ‘personal maid’? Didn’t I just say, she is the Hall Master’s personal aunt?”
Shen Xiaoyan chuckled at this, “What aunt? It’s not like Yang Guo and his aunt, do you think it can be romantic?”
Wang Dahong looked at Shen Xiaoyan, completely bewildered, not understanding what she meant.
Shen Xiaoyan had no desire to explain. She continued, “Alright, aunt it is. But this aunt, have you told the Hall Master that her daughter is here?”
Hearing this, Xi He sneered, “I don’t know what kind of little girl liar you are, claiming to be the Hall Master’s daughter. Do you know how much time you people have wasted and how much effort you’ve delayed?”
Hearing her say this, if Shen Xiaoyan remained silent, she would only appear weak and easily bullied.
“Do you know what kind of person the Hall Master dislikes the most?” Shen Xiaoyan asked with a smile.
Wang Dahong scoffed, “What do you know to be spouting nonsense here?”
Shen Xiaoyan said coldly, “How do you know it’s nonsense? Those in power detest it when their subordinates act presumptuously. Did you tell the Hall Master about my affairs? Does the Hall Master know your intended course of action? If I were truly her daughter, and you dealt with me without her knowledge, do you know what the consequences would be?”
Indeed, after Shen Xiaoyan finished speaking, Xi He’s expression showed a hint of hesitation.
To hold the position of aunt beside Zhen Lingrong was no small feat.
And to have successfully reached this point, both her intellect and her strength were exceptionally outstanding.
Upon hearing Shen Xiaoyan’s words, she instinctively felt that Shen Xiaoyan was speaking the truth.
But if she continued along Shen Xiaoyan’s lines now, wouldn’t she lose face?
Shen Xiaoyan had been watching her face and saw a flicker of hesitation in her eyes, knowing that her words had taken effect.
So, she continued, “Therefore, Aunt Xi He, I advise you to first speak with the Hall Master. After she gives you her answer, it will not be too late to make a decision. After all, I have no plans to leave here for the time being.”