"Cough, cough! Actually, I quite like it when you call me Sister Xue Lan!"
Xue Lan gave a light cough and hurriedly said so.
Xiao Yan, who had interacted with Xue Lan back in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, had no objections whatsoever to her ending up with his elder brother. Still, his sister-in-law's reaction did seem rather strange.
Could they have only gotten married recently?
As soon as the thought arose, Xiao Yan unconsciously exchanged a glance with Yao Wan before transmitting his voice to Xiao Ding. "Big Brother, did you just marry Sister-in-law?"
"Mm... It was only a matter of the past two years... I was very busy when I first became Clan Leader, and before I knew it, many years had passed. I thought it would be far too irresponsible to keep making her wait like that, so I found some time to get married."
Xiao Ding's tone could not conceal his embarrassment. It was clear that things had indeed been rather rushed.
"...I truly think Big Brother should spend some proper time resting with Sister-in-law."
Xiao Yan could not help sighing. No matter how many reasons there were, that was still hard to justify.
"Of course I know... Forget it. Xiao Xiao's matter is more important. Hurry and go."
Xiao Ding scratched his head. He naturally knew this could not continue, but what mattered most right now was certainly not their situation.
"I know that—"
Xiao Yan unconsciously took a deep breath. Although his elder brother's situation was somewhat worrying as well, Xiao Xiao had to come first. They could think of a way to deal with his brother's and the Xiao Clan's matters later.
"Mm..."
Xiao Ding watched the two of them fly into the courtyard, Xiao Xiao's usual place of slumber.
Xiao Xiao remained