After leaving the inner hall, Si Niang and Li Zhi'er were still completely engrossed in the incomplete sword manual. When they saw us standing behind them, they acted as though they had not noticed at all. Qingyang Qili's formerly shy, flushed cheeks gradually lost their color. She took a light breath before gathering the courage to pat Si Niang on the shoulder. "Do you know it's already been an hour?"
"Huh? That fast?" Si Niang exclaimed in surprise before turning around. After glancing at Qili, she said, "Qili, why did you change clothes too? Is it that you have to keep changing clothes whenever you're with your husband?"
Qingyang Qili could not help blushing. She also knew that Si Niang was genuinely pure and innocent, so she said awkwardly, "Qili even went home once, and you only noticed now... I changed because the night frost got on my clothes and felt uncomfortable. Ran'er and I have always had this habit."
"I see. Oh, right, Qili, why don't you take a look at this incomplete section too?" Si Niang looked serious, but Qingyang Qili's mind was probably in complete disarray right now. How could she be in the mood to study the fragment? Besides, she was still only at a student level when it came to swordsmanship. Asking her opinion would only put her on the spot.
"No... I can't understand it. You should let Husband study it with them... Qili's a little tired and wants to go back. Husband... I'll leave her to you, all right?" Qili said, using it as an excuse. She and Si Niang really did have a close relationship. I saw her take Si Niang's hand, seemingly trying to encourage her. They were communicating through voice transmission.
Si Niang's face flushed slightly, and she nodded. "Mm,