The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man

Yang An’s eyes were filled with disbelief.

Returning from collecting poisonous insects outside the manor, Xiao Yuchuan also walked in from outside the door. "Yang An, did you think this Valley Master would still trust you?" His expression was tinged with sorrow. "Originally, I always valued you highly. But you disregarded this Valley Master’s painstaking efforts for the sake of a woman. When Wei Qingyi died, I could have killed you outright. Fearful of misjudging your loyalty, I only had you test poisons. If you performed well in the future, you... would still die."

Xiao Yuchuan’s eyes fixed firmly on Su Qingyue. "No one can harm you. I won’t let any threat to you live. Seeing you bored in the valley, I found you some amusement. Did you enjoy today’s performance?"

"Yes." She nodded. "The sight of flesh and blood is indeed special."

"Shall I scrape off the rest of the flesh on his body?" His eyes were filled with affection.

"No need."

The guard who had earlier been immobilized appeared outside the door. "Doctor Yang, in your haste for revenge, you neglected that at the entrance of the courtyard, how could the Valley Master allow only me to guard? I was merely following the Valley Master’s orders, intentionally letting you immobilize me and allowing you to enter the courtyard."

So the Valley Master had been wary of him long ago, had been on guard, waiting for him to "fall into the trap."

With the Valley Master being vigilant, even another hundred years wouldn’t allow him to harm Su Qingyue.

Yang An closed his eyes in despair.