Upon sensing the aura emitting from Nangong Liu Yun, Nangong Xin Wan hurriedly replied:
“Don’t get excited, sister! I’m here to congratulate you on your grand wedding! Nothing else…”
“Then why don’t you stay here for now and go back to the main house after the wedding is over?”
“Y-Yes… Whatever my dear sister says…”
Just then, an ethereal voice suddenly rang out.
“Little Junior Sister, is she your sister?”
“Yes, Senior Sister! You’re just in time. Can you look after Xin Wan for me? I have some matters to handle tomorrow.”
“No problem, go ahead.”
In no time, Nangong Liu Yun’s figure disappeared within the mansion.
Only Nangong Xin Wan and Luo Sheng remained in the small courtyard.
Looking at Luo Sheng, Nangong Xin Wan tentatively asked:
“Are… are you Senior Sister’s senior fellow disciple? Oh, and have you seen my brother-in-law around here?”
Luo Sheng’s eyes narrowed slightly before she shook her head:
“Not yet… She probably hid him. But hey, if the wedding is tomorrow, you’ll see him then.”
“Oh… Alright… I haven’t been back to Nangong Mansion for ages, so I might as well explore a bit… Senior Sister can do as you please.”
On the road, Nangong Xin Wan secretly communicated with Mo Han inside her storage ring:
“Sifu, did you sense his whereabouts?”
“Not yet. This seems tricky. The aura released by my elder sister wasn’t something to take lightly.”
“And honestly, if my sifu was in Nangong Mansion, I would have sensed his soul aura for sure.”
“Right, that senior fellow sister of yours? She has martial saint cultivation. We need to address that later. Besides, while coming here, two concealed auras locked onto you. So, there should be at least three elite warriors in Nangong Mansion, plus Nangong Liu Yun.”
“Xin Wan, continue looking around and check if there are any hidden spots in Nangong Mansion.”
Meanwhile, in the underground secret room.
Nangong Liu Yun had brought many sets of clothes for Jiang Xuan to try on.
“Husband, you look great in all these outfits. I’m torn between which one to pick for the wedding tomorrow.”
“Um… Liu Yun… While those are nice, when are you going to take me out?”
“Soon, but let me decide on your attire first. When you’re done changing, strike a few poses for me.”
“Do it right, with words that catch my attention. The sooner I decide, the sooner we leave this place.”
“And, you’d better prepare yourself mentally. Once I take you away, you’ll be at the center of a storm.”
“When I appear, those wicked women will likely act early.”
“Just wait until I test Xin Wan and Senior Sister to see if they’re hiding anything untoward.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
As Jiang Xuan changed into outfit after outfit, he faced repeated misfortune:
“Wife… what do you think of this dress?”
“Oh, it’s pretty. Let me look closer…”
Jiang Xuan initially thought it was a simple trial for wedding attire. But soon, he realized he was deeply mistaken. Every time he put on a new outfit, Nangong Liu Yun wouldn’t stop praising him.
After that, the simulation of the bridal chamber started.
Though Jiang Xuan might have tolerated couple rounds, no way would he tolerate this every single time he changed.
Seeing more than a hundred outfits, his face turned pale, and he begged for mercy:
“If this keeps up, I’ll be a goner for the wedding tomorrow!
Fortunately, after trying on seven or eight outfits, Nangong Liu Yun noticed his reluctance and finally said:
“Alright, husband, no more trying. Let’s stick with this festive red robe.”
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
“Y-Yes… Whatever wife says…”
Jiang Xuan’s sentence hadn’t even finished when Nangong Liu Yun pinched his cheek.
“Do you like the clothes I picked out for you, husband?”
“Li-Liked them…”
“Oh good, you like them. Anyway, since you like them, we’ll continue trying these outfits after the wedding.”
Jiang Xuan: “What?”
This made him jump in shock. If they actually tried the remaining outfits after the wedding…
But he had bigger fish to fry at the moment.
After deciding on his attire, Nangong Liu Yun dressed him in regular clothes.
“Alright, let’s start now. I’m bringing you out to meet Senior Sister and Xin Wan.”
Elsewhere, Nangong Xin Wan, who had fruitlessly searched Nangong Mansion, decided to give up.
Even Mo Han assured her their master was likely not in Nangong Mansion. No point in rushing.
The courtyard.
While drinking immortal tea, Nangong Xin Wan chatted with Luo Sheng.
With no leads, her best move was to bide her time till the moment struck.
One day till the grand wedding.
“Xin Wan, your sister is almost married. Haven’t you found your dream boy in the meantime?”
Humbly seeking advice, Nangong Xin Wan said:
“Senior Sister, I’m quite shy with men. Can you teach me a few tricks?”
“You must know that my experience is vast. Don’t believe those romance novels. They’re all wrong.”
Nangong Xin Wan looked at Luo Sheng with admiration.
But Luo Sheng hesitated, knowing she couldn’t back down:
“The key is giving your man a sense of security. Make him believe you’ll always be there for him, providing his future.”
“That really makes sense. What else?”
“Security is just step one. Step two is showing strength.”
Strength? Those novels say gentleness wins men’s hearts…
“Xin Wan, your horizons are too narrow! They’re just fantasies by unwed women.”
“If you pursue like those novels say, you’ll only be taken advantage of.”
“In such pursuits, you lose all control. He’ll toy with you, dragging you deeper into a dark abyss.”
“When you’re no longer useful, he’ll toss you aside.”
Nangong Xin Wan widened her eyes at Luo Sheng’s analysis.
“Senior Sister, how impressive! Your insights are spot-on. So, if I want to exhibit strength, how should I go about it?”
Luo Sheng slowly drank tea, smiling mysteriously:
“First, thoroughly investigate your target’s background. Then lend a hand at crucial moments.”
But Nangong Xin Wan seemed confused:
“Isn’t that just being gentle and patient?”
“Not exactly,” Luo Sheng said. “First, survey. Then, help. But subtly control the situation. Withdraw abruptly to show authority.”
“You’ll take charge. Otherwise, he won’t listen to you…”
“Is this strategy better than playing the gentle, nurturing type?”
“Indeed, it is.”
*
Just then, Nangong Liu Yun led Jiang Xuan into the courtyard.
“Senior Sister and Xin Wan, looks like we’re getting along. I’ve brought my husband out to explore Nangong Mansion today. After the wedding, he’ll live here.”
Jiang Xuan greeted them, “Senior Sister, Xin Wan, long time no see!”
Both Luo Sheng and Nangong Xin Wan’s gazes fell on Jiang Xuan, seeming dazed momentarily.
Mo Han whispered to Nangong Xin Wan,
“We can’t miss this chance. Clearly, he’s our master.”
“Isn’t this trap set by her… Shouldn’t we verify the situation first?”
“True. But let’s probe further, being safe is key…”
“Sen-Senior… just what were you saying about me?”
