"Yes, luck was certainly on our side," Shao Yunduan remarked, feigning obliviousness to Qiao Xuan's nervousness. With a playful tone, he added, "It's no wonder my mother always said you were blessed!"
Qiao Xuan chuckled. "I beg to differ!"
Shao Yunduan joined in her laughter. "Perhaps you're right!"
As they conversed, Sun Bai requested an audience, prompting Shao Yunduan to invite him in.
Qiao Xuan excused herself, mentioning she would check on their son.
Though Shao Yunduan never kept secrets from his wife, and Sun Bai and their close confidants were aware of this, Qiao Xuan preferred not to involve herself in certain matters.
Indeed, Sun Bai's visit concerned the captured assassin.
Upon learning the reason for Sun Bai's presence, Shao Yunduan felt a chill run down his spine. He followed Sun Bai to a secluded area of the villa, where the survivor, knocked unconscious by Ah-Ye, was held captive and being interrogated by Sun Bai himself.
