This is an exact replica of the dialogue from the original novel, so she wasn’t surprised at all. However, hearing it spoken aloud and reading it in the original are two completely different experiences.

"Then... Grandpa Shui, how can I know if Mother is safe?"

"If this relapse isn’t continuous, then she is safe, so you can rest assured. If your relapses are frequent, then she will be in great danger. If your relapse isn’t continuous, nor frequent, but instead happens regularly once a month, it indicates that the Mother Poisonous Insect is dead, and you will undergo a five-year dormant period."

Shui Yuntian looked at her with some concern. He had witnessed the painful scene when the Mother Poisonous Insect erupted, which was ten or even a hundred times more vicious than the Child Gu. Of course, he couldn’t tell Jiang Xue the truth about these matters. This child obviously had a filial nature.

Although she had no feelings for the original mother’s condition, anyone who heard this story would be moved and shocked, wouldn’t they?

Therefore, towards this mother she had never met, her heart was also filled with anticipation.

"Xiran Island is not easy to find. It’s in the sea area at the junction of Lanyue Country and Nanyao Country. Granny Runyu and I accidentally stumbled into it back then, and after so many years, I really can’t remember exactly where it is. It depends on your luck."

Shui Yuntian’s gaze was gentle and filled with nostalgia, as if reminiscing about those bygone years.

"Miss Jiang, take good care of yourself here for the time being. It’s not convenient to live alone in the mountains. If something happens here, we can look out for each other,"

Shui Yixuan’s words startled Jiang Xue, because according to the original story, this Shui Clan Young Master wasn’t someone who liked to meddle in others’ affairs. He treated the protagonist well because they were sworn siblings, but to the rest of the Shui Clan, she was practically a stranger, wasn’t she?

Not only was Jiang Xue puzzled, but even Shui Yuntian couldn’t help but glance at his obedient grandson and then thoughtfully stroked his beard. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The peculiar atmosphere left Jiang Xue a bit dizzy. Just as she was thinking of saying something to dispel the awkwardness, someone came from outside to report.

"Reporting to the Old Valley Master, several people outside are seeking medical help. The leader claims to be the Fifth Prince of the Holy Dynasty, named Beiming Yi. After preliminary judgment by my subordinates, it appears he has been afflicted by a rare Southern Border Poison, and his current condition is not good,"

Jiang Xue’s eyes flickered slightly. Well, what a coincidence, the legendary male protagonist actually appeared today.

If her guesses were correct, that Southern Border Poison was quite overbearing. When she encountered him back then, it was because he was on the verge of exploding, and in his desperation, he abducted her. This setting was terribly cliché at the time and was heavily criticized. In this life, she intended to have nothing to do with this man.

The Old Valley Master had to go see Beiming Yi, and naturally, the Young Master couldn’t stay behind. Jiang Xue didn’t mention leaving, tacitly accepting Shui Yixuan’s suggestion.

It wasn’t that she was worried about having any problems. If her guess was correct, she would be safe this time, and she felt that forming a good relationship with the Shui Clan was beneficial. Since destiny gave her such an opportunity again, why should she give it up? She might as well stay with peace of mind.

Whether the male protagonist’s poison was cured, or if he left, Jiang Xue didn’t know or care to know. In her previous life, she was forced to marry him. In this life, she wants to marry when and whom she chooses, or become a strong independent woman. She would mostly live actively in the Jianghu. She wasn’t a lady, nor was she a delicate princess. If she wants to recognize this family, she’ll search for them. If she doesn’t, then staying like this isn’t bad.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and her injuries had mostly healed without any discomfort. After Shui Yuntian learned this, he nodded.

"It seems your mother is out of danger,"

Just as Jiang Xue was planning to take her leave, Shui Yixuan also prepared to depart, mentioning the Four Countries’ triennial Summit Conference. Jiang Xue looked baffled, indicating she had never heard of it.

"Are you interested? I see you have good business acumen. Our Holy Water Manor controls the economic lifeline of the Holy Dynasty, so the Holy Dynasty Emperor specifically requested us to host this Summit Conference,"

Jiang Xue was surprised that Shui Yixuan would invite her. After all, she was just a minor business owner in today’s Holy Dynasty, hardly a match for such a prestigious and grand Summit Conference. However, the prospect of seeing the world, as he mentioned, indeed piqued her interest. In her previous life, she participated in organizing the entire event from start to finish. In this life, as a spectator, if she went, perhaps she could offer some advice and thereby show her abilities to Shui Yixuan, potentially leading to a collaboration?