Upon learning the circumstances, Su Hongxiu's eyes narrowed, and she lightly parted her lips, "It just so happens I need to return to Jinling as well. Let's go together."
Di Yang was convinced Feng Ninghe was the murderer, and to avenge his son, he would spare no expense.
If this woman returned to Jinling, before she could even speak, she would surely have her throat slit by Di Yang.
His accompanying her back to Jinling could offer some support, ensuring Feng Ninghe wouldn't be deprived of the chance to speak.
Di Yang, for his sake, wouldn't act rashly.
Feng Ninghe's gaze fell upon Su Hongxiu, and she nodded gently, "It would be good to travel together; we can look out for each other. I plan to depart for Jinling in the next two days. May I ask when Six Lord intends to leave?"
Su Hongxiu's slender, well-defined fingers gently fanned her bone fan, replying softly, "I can depart anytime."
Their conversation reached Si Jianye's ears with perfect clarity.
He instinctively raised an eyebrow, his gaze suddenly deepening, "Su Hongxiu, you were doing perfectly well in Li Country, why the sudden urge to return to Jinling?"
More importantly, Feng Ninghe was heading to Jinling, and Su Hongxiu was also going to Jinling. This was too much of a coincidence.
Su Hongxiu replied dismissively, "I have some matters to attend to. Since Miss Feng is also going to Jinling, it's convenient to go together."
Si Jianye said without hesitation, "With nothing else to do, I shall also accompany you to Jinling. I imagine Xin Xin would be delighted to interact more with Ninghe."
He had originally planned to silently accompany Feng Ninghe with Xin Xin.
But now that Su Hongxiu had volunteered to go to Jinling,
Si Jianye's patience was wearing thin.
Mentioning Xin Xin, a softness appeared on Feng Ninghe's face, and a gentle smile bloomed on her delicate features, "That would be good. I also wish to spend more time with Xin Xin."
Si Jianye subtly raised his eyelids, his long fingers casually lifting a teacup, "For five years, she has longed to see her mother every moment. Now that she has finally found her mother, she naturally wants to cling to you."
As these matters were brought up, Feng Ninghe's eyes darkened, her heart churning with a complex mix of emotions.
Hadn't she also wished to be by Xin Xin's side?
"Xin Xin's mother has been found?"
Su Hongxiu's brow furrowed slightly, his usually gentle face clouded with doubt, "What is Miss Feng's relationship with Xin Xin's mother?"
Si Jianye's lips curved upwards imperceptibly, his eyes, as deep and intense as ink, profound, "Xin Xin's mother is her."
The chilling male voice sent an involuntary shiver down one's spine.
Su Hongxiu straightened in surprise, her gaze immediately falling on Feng Ninghe, "You are Xin Xin's mother?"
Five years ago, Si Jianye's return to Xiyou Continent with Si Xin Xin had caused a stir.
Everyone had speculated what kind of woman could capture Si Jianye's attention and bear Xin Xin.
Upon learning that Si Xin Xin's birth mother was dead, those alluring women began to stir, attempting to climb the social ladder.
Who would have thought Feng Ninghe was Si Xin Xin's mother.
Before Feng Ninghe could speak, Si Jianye spoke first, "Indeed, she is Xin Xin's mother. I had thought the child's birth mother was dead, but unexpectedly, after so many twists and turns, I have encountered her again. Perhaps this is fate."
The male voice, upon hearing it, inexplicably caused discomfort.
Feng Ninghe raised an eyebrow subconsciously, her gaze falling on Si Jianye.
She felt that his words sounded strange, yet she couldn't pinpoint why.
Su Hongxiu's eyes darted back and forth between the two before him, rendering him speechless for a moment.
He had finally found a woman he admired, only to be told now that Feng Ninghe was Xin Xin's mother.
"Then you and the Underworld King are not..."
Su Hongxiu's voice faltered, as if a hand had gripped his throat, preventing him from uttering the rest.
He had been planning to get closer to Feng Ninghe, and if this woman had a close relationship with Si Jianye, wouldn't his hopes be dashed?
Understanding his thoughts, Feng Ninghe simply explained, "The Underworld King is Xin Xin's father, and I am Xin Xin's mother. There is nothing else between us."
This statement instantly distanced her from Si Jianye.
Were it not for Si Xin Xin, she would not have had any further involvement with Si Jianye.
The tautness in Su Hongxiu's chest instantly eased, and his brow unfurrowed considerably. After a moment of thought, he spoke, "But he is, after all, Xin Xin's father, and you are Xin Xin's mother."
The implication was that their relationship was already bound together by Si Xin Xin.
Feng Ninghe remained unfazed, her expression composed, "So what? I can take care of Xin Xin on my own."
Without Si Jianye, she could still provide Xin Xin with a life free from worry about food and clothing.
A smile immediately appeared on Su Hongxiu's face, and he looked at her with some approval, "Miss Feng is right. You are young, highly cultivated, and have a bright future. Taking care of Xin Xin should not be a problem for you."
It seemed Feng Ninghe had no particular feelings for Si Jianye, which put him at ease.
Beneath the mask Si Jianye wore, his brows were tightly furrowed, and a sense of irritation swirled within him.
Countless women had tried to curry favor with Xin Xin to elevate themselves, but Si Jianye disdained such women.
Feng Ninghe was Xin Xin's mother, and she could leverage this identity to achieve much more. Yet, she seemed indifferent to such worldly possessions, even wanting to stay far from him.
Any other woman would have been eager to fawn over him.
As long as Feng Ninghe asked, Si Jianye would not hesitate, not just to bring back the head of Immortal Xu, but even to raze the Immortal Sect.
The mere Immortal Sect was beneath his notice.
"The food on the table is getting cold. Try it and see how it tastes."
Feng Ninghe changed the subject, casually picking up a piece of meat and putting it in her mouth.
Not far away.
Two figures stood quietly.
Bai Niannian's eyes widened, and she looked at the scene before her in surprise, "I feel something is strange, the atmosphere is very peculiar."
Feng Xing, who had never met Su Hongxiu, had a hint of surprise on his handsome face, "And who is that person?"
Bai Niannian replied without hesitation, "He is the Pavilion Master of Liu Miange, Six Lord."
After the meal, they rose and strolled in the courtyard.
Neither Su Hongxiu nor Si Jianye showed any intention of leaving.
"Miss Feng, who is the person secretly framing you? Without evidence, how will you clear your name?"
As he spoke, Su Hongxiu turned his gaze to Feng Ninghe, a hint of doubt in his eyes.
The sunlight shone freely on Feng Ninghe, her delicate features appearing clean and fair, her eyebrows slender, her eyes shimmering with a watery light, and a hint of cold aloofness in their depths.
The eyelashes on her rosy cheeks trembled slightly, and her eyes darkened, "Only by going to Jinling can the mastermind be apprehended. Then my innocence will naturally be cleared."
It was evident that she already had a plan.
Su Hongxiu nodded generously, "Good. After returning to Jinling, I will not leave for the time being. If you need help, just find me."
At this moment, Si Jianye spoke, "No need. If she requires assistance, I will provide it wholeheartedly. It is not your place."