In the living room.
Shen Hanyu and Snow Empress sat on a sofa, while the girls sat around them, curiously studying Bai Nian, who was seated between Shen Hanyu and Snow Empress.
Feeling everyone's gazes, Bai Nian unconsciously lowered her head even further, her hands hidden in her sleeves tightening into fists.
Shen Liuyu's gaze swept over Bai Nian, and for some reason, a faint trace of jealousy rose within her.
Shen Hanyu took a sip of tea to wet his throat, then briefly told everyone about Bai Nian's origins and past experiences. After giving it some thought, he also took out the local specialties he had brought back from the Island Domain and distributed them among everyone.
Looking at the table piled high with salted fish and other seafood, the girls all blinked, then lowered their heads in unspoken agreement.
Shen Hanyu also realized this was somewhat inappropriate. He coughed twice, then said,
"There are hardly any specialties in the Island Domain that the mainland doesn't have, but this salted fish is a token of goodwill from Mengchu's family. It really does taste good. You can give it a try..."
Shui Bing'er gave a light cough, picked up a salted fish, and said,
"Then I'll go cook. You all chat first..."
Xue Wu, Gu Qingbo, and Qiu Ruoshui hurried after Shui Bing'er to help in the kitchen as well. Shui Yue'er froze for a moment, then silently lowered her head again, silently praying that Shen Hanyu would not suddenly hand her a salted fish.
Seeing that everyone had gone off to do what they needed to do, Shen Hanyu sensed Bai Nian quietly let out a breath of relief, her tense body gradually relaxing.
Shen Hanyu looked at Shen Liuyu, whose expression was somewhat stiff as though she were