"How come, aren't you calling me 'older sister'?"

As Lu Yunzhu spoke, the smile on Pei Wanyu's face gradually faded.

She indeed scoffed at Lu Yunzhu's words, but considering Lu Yunzhu's identity, she found it hard to retort.

Lu Yunzhu was the adopted daughter of Jin'an's parents, clearly elevating her status, naturally 'superior'.

In the future, when marrying, whether willing or not, one must acknowledge her as 'older sister'.

Pei Wanyu looked at Lu Yunzhu's composed expression and suddenly smiled: "That's indeed the truth..."

Speaking, she gracefully moved to sit opposite Lu Yunzhu: "After all, your identity is there, even if I'm older, I should call you 'older sister'.

Qingyue, Nanzhi, come and greet Ms. Lu, Lu Yunzhu."

Mu Qingyue and Zhu Nanzhi exchanged gazes; this woman is indeed Lu Yunzhu, deserving of the title 'older sister'.

"Since Aunt Pei has said so..." Seeing the other party wasn't a stranger, Zhu Nanzhi generously gave a bow: "Greetings, Ms. Lu."

Mu Qingyue also performed a sword salute, then silently sat beside Zhu Nanzhi to the left and right.

The distance between people reveals relationships when staying together, so both Zhu Nanzhi and Mu Qingyue were closer to Pei Wanyu at that moment.

Pei Wanyu smiled watching Lu Yunzhu, her attitude clear: even if you have the title of 'older sister', at home, you're not the one in charge.

Moreover, this 'older sister' is not that 'older sister'.

Lu Yunzhu silently continued brewing tea, as Pei Wanyu continued: "I'm curious about one thing, at your wedding, where will you sit?"

Lu Yunzhu smiled indifferently: "The proper etiquette will be adhered to, which won't affect anything."

"Alright, then we'll proceed with the etiquette."

"..."

Lu Yunzhu deeply eyed Pei Wanyu; this woman was indeed smarter, effortlessly gaining the upper hand.

But naturally, no one in the Lu family dared defy her, and Pei Wanyu, from the Black Phoenix Clan, surely experienced enough scheming.

Zhu Nanzhi glanced at Pei Wanyu, then at Lu Yunzhu, were they competing for future influence in the Lu family?

Could I also compete?

Even if unable to surpass Aunt Pei, at least Lu Yunzhu shouldn't constantly suppress using the 'older sister' title.

How to open the conversation?

Thinking so, Zhu Nanzhi quickly approached Xiao Yinruo: "Master, please come sit."

"No." Xiao Yinruo patted Zhu Nanzhi's hand: "I just want to talk briefly with Wanyu, not involve myself with your family."

"My husband isn't here, this isn't a family gathering."

"Nanzhi is right." Pei Wanyu also gestured to Xiao Yinruo: "Chatting won't hurt, I also have things to discuss."

Xiao Yinruo secretly glared at her friend, having no interest in such affairs, entering it felt unlike a confidante...

Yet Wanyu claimed to have matters...

Being pulled by Zhu Nanzhi to sit, Xiao Yinruo felt thoroughly uncomfortable—this wasn't the life she wanted. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Though slightly frustrated inside, Xiao Yinruo still greeted Lu Yunzhu amiably.

Lu Yunzhu nodded lightly without speaking further.

After all, among the people and demons present, Xiao Yinruo was just an outsider.

Lu Yunzhu couldn't foresee any marital ties between Xiao Yinruo and Lu Jin'an over the river of time.

Pei Wanyu withdrew her gaze from Lu Yunzhu, curious internally, Lu Yunzhu professed to know everything about Jin'an, but why not discover Yinruo's presence?

Surely it's not because Yinruo won't marry Jin'an?

If that were the reason, the oversight would be too significant.

Yet if it's not, what could the reason be?

What secrets lie in the Qinglian Secret Realm?

Or is it... related to Huang Ningshang again?

Meditating, Qingyue abruptly asked: "Why do you antagonize me?"

Her ruby-like eyes fixated on Lu Yunzhu, perennially giving off a chill.

Upon her voice, Pei Wanyu perked up slightly, quietly awaiting Lu Yunzhu's response.

Zhu Nanzhi and Xiao Yinruo were slightly puzzled, not knowing the reason, so they waited silently for more.

Lu Yunzhu leisurely brewed tea for all before finally looking towards Qingyue: "Ask your mother."

She wasn't insulting, simply stating.

Qingyue glanced at Pei Wanyu, aware Lu Yunzhu didn't refer to her, but knowing Huang Ningshang appeared recently at Two Realms Pass, Pei Wanyu might know something.

"Ignore her," Pei Wanyu said indifferently: "Obsessed woman who won't believe the truth before her."

Qingyue was more puzzled: "What truth?"

"The ethereal matter, what truth could there be?" Pei Wanyu said, whispering something near Qingyue's ear.

Hearing Pei Wanyu's voice, Qingyue's eyes widened slightly, rarely expressive eyes revealing absurdity.

She couldn't help but glance at Lu Yunzhu again.

A Junior Brother's adopted sister, bolder in imagination than herself.

She hadn't thought so, yet Lu Yunzhu managed such thoughts, truly preposterous.

Qingyue pursed her lips and said to Lu Yunzhu: "Have you immersed too much in the 'older sister' role, so you're somewhat... unable to change your thinking?"

"Perhaps indeed." Pei Wanyu chuckled: "Otherwise, how could she connect to this point?"