Chapter 90: with translation of chapter title

In the moment Su Mo was dazed, the person opposite bowed deeply to her.

Sorry! I apologize to you, sister-in-law, for what happened yesterday!

My aunt already told me — I was being rash!

Su Mo looked at Ye Ling opposite in surprise; on the arm Ye Ling had bared, faint traces of whip lashes could be seen.

Ye Ling didn't hear her response, and unconsciously lifted her gaze to look at her.

She whispered: "You don't want to forgive me, do you…"

Su Mo came to her senses and said lightly: "It's not like that; it's just a small matter, don't take it to heart."

Upon hearing that, Ye Ling's eyes lit up: "Since you've forgiven me, let me give you a few gifts!"

As she spoke, she seemed to perform a trick, pulling a large Night Bright Pearl from behind her.

Brother Ye Yuan said you like this, so I'm giving it to you!

Er...

Su Mo waved her hand: "No need to be so polite; yesterday's matter is already settled."

No! This is my compensation, you must accept it! Or do you not like it? Then go to my palace and pick whatever you like from my things!

Um...

Ye Ling, without further ado, pulled Su Mo toward her palace.

Ye Yuan followed quietly behind, his warm, moist eyes watching the two figures ahead.

Su Mo didn't know how long she had walked with her, only knowing they arrived at a splendid palace.

The furnishings inside exuded a refined maiden's aura; it was clear the Princess and Princess Consort's Lady had raised this young niece very well.

The East Sea is far too vast; it's not comparable to her few thatched cottages at all.

【I don't even know what Ye Yuan likes about me — could it be that he likes my poverty? Ah… what a peculiar fetish!】

Ye Ling brought out all her favorite treasures, speaking earnestly: "Take your pick! I won't feel the slightest regret!"

Su Mo twitched the corner of her mouth: "Really, no need; the Princess and Princess Consort's Lady already gave me plenty yesterday."

"What's theirs is theirs, what's mine is mine!" Ye Ling gave her a playful, annoyed glance, then casually grabbed a few items and shoved them at Su Mo.

Before Su Mo could speak, she smiled and said.

If you, sister-in-law, don't accept it, that means you haven't forgiven me! Otherwise, why not whip me a few more times to vent your anger?

Su Mo: "... I'll take it!"

We can consider it a case of no fight, no acquaintance; let's just call it reconciled, okay?

Su Mo blinked and nodded: "Mm!"

【Ye Yuan's little sister really is just like him — so pure… I can't just take all these gifts from her for nothing, can I?】

Thinking that, Su Mo exchanged a beautifying and nourishing cream from the System Space, plus some facial masks.

This is my return gift.

Afraid Ye Ling wouldn't know how to use it, she briefly explained.

Ye Ling opened it, took a sniff, then exclaimed delightedly: "What a lovely fragrance! I love it, thank you, sister-in-law!"

Lord Sea Doctor seems to like your poison, sister-in-law; I heard he started last night, fainting and waking, waking and fainting at home! The Wife Lord of the household is nearly scared to death by him!

"Ah?" Su Mo wondered: "Could he have eaten those poisons of mine?"

Ye Ling blinked her bright eyes and nodded: "Exactly, he always likes to do that. Whenever there's something new, he likes to try it himself first!"

……

Su Mo was utterly speechless.

【I've never seen anyone so careless with their own life… If I'd known, I'd have given him fewer poisons yesterday; fortunately I also gave him the antidote, otherwise…】

When it was almost time for lunch, Ye Ling pulled Su Mo out of the room.

She swayed Su Mo's arm and said: "Sister-in-law, why not stay a bit longer? That way I can often keep you company and take you out to play!"

Su Mo smiled and politely declined: "I'm afraid that won't do; I've been away from home for days, and there are still many matters awaiting my attention."

Ye Ling's face showed a hint of disappointment: "Then will you let me visit the tribe to find you next time?"

Sure!

——

After landing, Mo Xiao returned to his clan to handle some family affairs; the people he had captured in Xiao Shulin last time still hadn't been interrogated.

This time he came back to ask how the interrogation was going.

But he didn't have much time to linger; he planned to glance at the Wife Master's house and then return to the East Sea.

Other matters would be dealt with after his return.

Meanwhile, Yue Ying was currently in the Northern Wing Black Market, holding a small meeting with his trusted subordinates, mainly to have people help search for the medicinal ingredients mentioned by the Sea Doctor.

Yue Ying said in a low voice: "This matter must be carried out covertly; don't let it become common knowledge."

The few people opposite nodded to show they understood.

Not long after, Yue Ying led them out from the shadows.

Today is again the North Wing Market, so it's very lively.

Often at this time, some people from other tribes also come quietly to browse.

One reason is to relax; another is to learn about other tribes' situations, to study their strengths for developing one's own tribe.

Today is no exception.

Only then did someone behind Yue Ying say: "Lord Yue Ying, those two seem to be from the Tiger Tribe Tribe."

Yue Ying followed the direction of his finger and saw a young female wearing a veiled hat, accompanied by a young attendant, loitering before the market stalls.

The woman casually picked up a hairpin, examined it, then put it back down.

Although the distance is greater, Yue Ying sensed that the other party had combat ability.

Looking at their bearing and the aura they naturally carry, they are not an ordinary female.

"Do you know who they are?"

"Not really sure, but they basically come to wander around every month."

Yue Ying pondered and said: "Keep watching them."

Not far away, a woman wearing a veil hat quietly asked the attendant beside her: "Have you found out who that poison-skilled young lady from the North Wing is? Where is she?"

The attendant whispered: "All I know is that she is the fiancée of those few, but she is currently not in the North Wing Tribe. Moreover, only a few in their tribe know she is skilled in medicine; they seem unaware she is skilled in poison."

The woman frowned, quietly drew out the dagger from her sleeve and examined it for a moment.

"To be able to produce such a potent poison, it makes no sense for them to be unknown!"

The sharp dagger in hand was exactly the item Su Mo left on the wall of Jin Tong Cun Zi that day.

The woman furrowed her brows and said: "No more wandering, let's head back first!"

Upon leaving the North Wing border, the two were swiftly flown to the Tiger Tribe Tribe.

As the woman entered the house and just removed her veil hat, she heard footsteps behind her.

A clear‑voiced male called out: "Second Sister, did you go to the Northern Wing Black Market?"

"Hmm." The woman strode over, sat down sideways, lifted her leg, picked up the tea beside her, and took a sip.

Then she lifted her gaze to the opposite silver‑haired, plain‑clothed young male beastman: "That young lady isn't in the North Wing village; I made the trip for nothing."

Having said that, she flung the dagger hidden in her sleeve outward.

The person opposite dodged sideways without changing expression, and the small dagger precisely struck the forehead of the straw figure behind them.

"Your things, return them. Stop trailing behind me all day!"

Xuan Qing frowned at the person before him and said: "That woman is skilled with poison; judging from the battle with Jin Tong, she is scheming, so Second Sister had better not provoke her."

The woman glanced at him, chuckled lightly, and said: "Few people can make you say that, so I'm even more curious! I not only want to find her, but also try every way to invite her as a guest to my home!"

Xuan Qing frowned, at a loss for what to say to her for a moment.

Xuan Shuang smiled faintly and started walking.

Running into Elder Sister Xuan Wei standing outside, Xuan Wei looked at her and couldn't help but shake her head and laugh helplessly: "You always like to oppose your brother, doing what he forbids! I think Xuan Qing is right—we have no dealings with the North Wing, so there's no need to rush to provoke them. It's best to keep well water separate from river water."

Xuan Shuang raised her brows, smiled, and said: "Few can make him remember them, and even fewer can leave his memory fresh; I've made up my mind to meet her! I just want to know, what power does that fiery young lady possess?"