I couldn't refuse my arch-nemesis' courtship today.

Shen Shimian stood there, looking at Xuan Ying showing a completely different look. Xuan Ying is usually very lazy when he is not motivated, but he is very flamboyant when he is energetic, but Shen Shimian has never seen such a cautious and overwhelmed look. Xuan Ying was unexpectedly a little...cute.

His eyes were dark, and he saw that strange woman's face was pure and soft, with a gentle smile, but for some reason he couldn't hate her.

Across a barrier, Shen Shimian couldn't hear the voice from the other side, only Xuan Ying said a few words to the woman, and then pointed to the direction of the courtyard on his side, the woman cast a surprised look in her eyes, Obviously he couldn't see Shen Shimian's soul body, but he nodded his head and didn't know what to say, then got up and walked out of the courtyard with Xuan Ying.

Xuan Ying was rarely so nervous. When he thought of taking the woman to see Shen Shimian, his palms were clenched with sweat. He was still breathing slowly when he stood at Shen Shimian's door. The woman saw his nervousness. Jokingly, "What friend did you introduce to me that made you so nervous? Could it be your sweetheart?"

The word "sweetheart" reminded Xuan Ying of the deadly red thread on Shen Shimian's body, and he was very guilty for a while. Facing the woman, his arrogance and domineering fearlessness all disappeared, and he was very scared.

The woman frowned, "Don't worry, Ah Ying, even if it's your sweetheart, I'm not an evil mother-in-law, so relax, I won't sue Xuan Qingzi."

Xuan Ying bit his lip in frustration, cursed himself for being useless, calmed down and knocked on Shen Shimian's door pretending nothing happened.

Not long after, the door opened slowly, and Shen Shimian, who was tall and calm, appeared in front of her eyes. The woman's eyes lit up. If it wasn't too impolite to stare at someone's face, she would have wanted to take a longer look.

Xuan Ying put his hands behind his back, squeezed his palms nervously, and tried to introduce Shen Shimian in a normal tone, "Junior Brother Shen, this is me... my mother, mother, this is Junior Brother Shen from Lingxiao Pavilion, the head of Sect Master Shen." The closed disciple."

The words "Niangqin" were almost breathless, but Shen Shimian could still hear them clearly, the coldness between his brows dissipated slightly, he was a little dazed, but he still saluted the woman very politely.

Xuanying's mother's name is Jiang Lian, Jiang Lian is the first time to come to Xiushanyuan, in previous years Xuanying would go back to Xuanjiang Gate to see her when she had time, but this year she came by herself, which surprised Xuanying.

Jiang Lian had a good impression of Shen Shimian. She had heard of the reputation of the closed disciple of the head of the sect. She looked dignified and steady, and she looked very kind, so she said softly to Shen Shimian, "You and Ah Ying He lives next to each other, and he has a violent temper, so he must have troubled you a lot, so please bear with him more."

From the corner of Shen Shimian's eyes, he glanced at Xuan Ying behind Jiang Lian, and seeing Xuan Ying making a pleading gesture with a sad face, it was obvious that he was afraid of his mother, so please don't expose him.

Such a cute Xuan Ying made Shen Shimian a little hard to resist, and he withdrew his gaze with difficulty, returning his attention to Jiang Lian.

I don't know if it's because Jiang Lian's aura is gentle and non-aggressive, or because she is Xuan Ying's mother, Shen Shimian has unbelievable patience with her, and although Jiang Lian looks young and girlish, she seems No cultivation base, just a mortal.

After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Lian invited Shen Shimian to go back to Xuanying Courtyard together, but Shen Shimian did not refuse.

Jiang Lian walked in the front, and the two juniors walked behind. Xuan Ying whispered to him, "Our grievances belong to both of us. I believe you will not blame my mother."

Shen Shimian turned his face away, relying on Jiang Lian's lack of cultivation, he leaned into Xuan Ying's ear and said in a very low voice, "Of course, it's just that senior brother surprised me today, ah... Win?"

The word A Ying is obviously only Jiang Lian can call it that way, and when it is called from Shen Shimian's mouth, it feels more unclear. Xuan Ying's face is dull, and his image in front of Shen Shimian has gradually collapsed. Desperate, but some things are unavoidable, so I had to stare at Shen Shimian angrily, and turned away to ignore him.

Shen Shimian seemed to be immersed in the fun of digging out different Xuan Yings. It wasn't until they sat down that Jiang Lian began to persuade them to eat breakfast, and Xuan Ying stopped her, "Junior Shen can't eat now."

Jiang Lian was a little worried when he heard the words, "I heard that you practitioners always get strange injuries, and so does Ah Ying."

Xuan Ying quickly assured that he was fine, and Junior Brother Shen would be fine, and he would do his best to help Junior Brother Shen.

This promise was very serious, Xuan Ying always had a strange restraint and cuteness towards Jiang Lian, even Shen Shimian noticed it.

He frowned unobtrusively, always felt that the relationship between Xuan Ying and his mother was a little unnatural, but Xuan Ying has been in Xiushanyuan all year round, and the relationship between mother and child is a little strange, which seems normal, not to mention that he himself is an orphan without father and mother, My experience with elders is only with serious masters and uncles. In fact, I don't know how normal mothers and children should get along.

Jiang Lian is a very good mother, caring about Xuan Ying, and very friendly to Xuan Ying's "friends". Shen Shimian couldn't help but think of Chen Qingquan, the daughter of the Quanyuan Sect master who was about to arrive. He once heard his master Shen Yun mention , Xuanjiangmen has always wanted to form an alliance with Quanyuanzong, so it is normal for Xuanqingzi to want to match Chen Qingquan and Xuanying. At that time, Jiang Lian must be so gentle with his prospective daughter-in-law.

The familiar irritability and hostility rose again. Shen Shimian closed his eyes and forced himself to divert his attention so as not to lose his composure. He didn't know if the red line artifact would make him feel loyal to Xuan Ying. It is indeed increasing day by day.

Xuan Ying didn't know the doubts and irritability in Shen Shimian's heart, and he was relieved to see that the two of them had a happy conversation. Unaware of the satisfied smile, occasionally Shen Shimian's eyes glanced at him, and felt that seeing the sunny and lively Xuan Ying in his childhood again, his body and mind became peaceful.

Unknowingly it was noon, Xuan Ying stretched his waist, "Mother, you sit with Junior Brother Shen for a while, and I'll leave for a while."

Jiang Lian did not suspect him, "Okay, are you going to pick up the people from Quanyuanzong?"

Xuan Ying curled his lips and muttered, "I knew the old man made you feel uneasy."

Jiang Lian teased with a smile, "Why didn't Xuan Qingzi ask me to see his daughter-in-law with good intentions?" As he spoke, his eyes drifted toward Shen Shimian, "Unless you already have a sweetheart."

Xuan Ying squeezed his ears, and denied, "It's nothing."

Shen Shimian stared at Xuan Ying's back, his expression was a little cold, and Jiang Lian's smile was slightly suppressed, "This child is too thoughtful."

"Why do you say that, brother is very... lively every day." Shen Shimian struggled to find a neutral word to describe it.

Jiang Lian looked at him, she really liked Shen Shimian a little bit, and she was willing to confide in Shen Shimian, "Ah Ying listens to me very much, but I don't know if it's because I have no memory, he and I are always not close enough."

Shen Shimian's heart skipped a beat, "No memory?"

Jiang Lian nodded, "When Ah Ying was five years old, our family had an accident, and the whole village suffered. I was injured and woke up and forgot about Ah Ying and everyone. It was the head of Xuan Qingzi who saved our mother and son. Bring it to Xuanjiang Gate, and educate Ah Ying."

When Xuan Ying was five years old, Shen Shimian was still in his infancy. Combined with what Xuan Ying said that he had held Shen Shimian in his infancy, the two of them suffered accidents in the same year, and an incredible answer slowly took shape.

Shen Shimian's pupils narrowed slightly, and he kept the utmost calmness and asked Jiang Lian, "Where is the village you mentioned?"