(The book is currently climbing the rankings—please support it by voting! Cast your votes for this book, and as long as it stays on the list, Wang Yu will continue to deliver strong content. This is the second update today; the third update will be posted in the evening!) Han Li quietly activated the Changchun Technique to steady his mind, only then daring to lift his head and move past the woman, continuing to examine the next young lady. The last woman to enter was about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. Though she was beautiful and graceful, the cold composure on her face made her appear distant and intimidating. As soon as she stepped into the room, she fixed her gaze steadily on Han Li, her eyes flashing with cold intensity—clearly a skilled practitioner of internal energy. When Yin Shi saw these women enter, she immediately rose from her seat and offered them a gentle bow. "Welcome, Sister Er and Sister San! Sister Wu has also arrived!" "Sister Si, you're so formal—after all, we're family. Why be so polite?" Before the leading lady could speak, the young woman, exuding the most alluring charm, lightly smiled, her voice carrying a delicate, seductive grace that once again stirred韩立's heart and left him in silent admiration. "I'm honored, please allow me to seat the ladies," said Yan Shi, offering her chair and inviting the leading lady to take it, while she herself settled at the foot of the vibrant young woman. The woman known as the fifth sister, composed and reserved, remained silent and sat directly across from Yan Shi. As the women entered, Mucai, the attendant who had followed them, gracefully closed the door and stepped behind her mother, her bright eyes darting around with curiosity, seemingly lost in thought. "Is this young man the messenger?" the woman in her thirties glanced at Han Li and asked gently. "Yes, according to the letter, he is the closing disciple of my husband," said Yan Shi with grace, then turned to Han Li with a serious demeanor and added, "This is your second wife—please come and greet her." "Please see my third and fifth sisters-in-law!" Han Li quickly bowed to the woman. "Rise, please! As your husband's disciple, you needn't be formal." The woman smiled gently and said so. "This is your third and fifth sister-in-law," Yan Shi pointed to the striking young woman and the composed, elegant one, introducing them to Han Li. "Good morning, Third and Fifth Sister-in-Law!" Han Li, looking at the young woman who seemed only a few years older than himself, hesitated slightly before bowing respectfully. Han Li's expression of doubt had been noticed by Yan Shi, who smiled softly and said, "Your third sister-in-law has a secret technique to maintain her youthful appearance. Though she looks only in her twenties, she is actually about the same age as your second sister-in-law." Upon hearing this, Han Li nodded inwardly, finding it consistent with his expectations. Clearly, this beautiful young woman must have mastered a special secret technique—otherwise, her appearance alone would have completely captivated him, leaving him utterly spellbound. "Second sister, this is Master Han's personal letter—please take a look!" Yan Shi handed the letter from Han Li to Li Shi, the second wife, and then waited until Li Shi had finished reading it before passing it on to the others. After even the most reserved, cold-tempered young lady had reviewed the letter, all the women in the room fell silent. Even Liu Shi, who had seemed the most carefree and lively just moments before, now appeared solemn and composed, completely losing her earlier boldness and charm, and standing out as dignified and serious. Han Li observed the expressions of his wives and felt a deep sense of unease. He couldn't yet fathom what major revelation the letter had contained, causing such profound weight in their faces. Yet on the surface, Han Li remained composed, standing steadily to one side—this only reinforced the women's perception of him as calm, reliable, and possessing the demeanor of a true leader. "Han Li! The letter from our master has deeply surprised me and our several sisters-in-law. We must now discuss this matter carefully." And since you've come all this way, surely you must be quite tired. Rest well at the Mu estate tonight! We'll call you again tomorrow to question you." After years of wielding authority over the Jingjiao Assembly, Lady Yan's every gesture carried an unspoken dignity, and it was she who finally spoke first, giving instructions to Han Li. "Yes, Master," Han Li replied promptly, fully embodying the respectful demeanor of a junior subordinate. The other women did not intervene, clearly wishing for Han Li—the outsider—to step aside and allow them to discuss some private matters among themselves. "Huan'er! Take Brother Han to a clean guest chamber in the main residence, so he can rest comfortably." Lady Yan addressed Mu Caiping. "Hah! I know, Brother Han! Come this way with me." Mu Caiping blinked several times, slightly wrinkled her nose, initially showing some reluctance, but then brightened and readily agreed. "Don't bother or disturb my brother, or else you'll face the family discipline!" Yan Shi knew exactly what her precious daughter was thinking, so she had already given her an oral warning in advance. "Alright, I understand!" the young lady said, pouting and reluctantly. Han Li felt a cold sweat break out! If Yan Shi hadn't spoken up, would this delicate young lady have simply set a trap for him without any reason at all? Han Li glanced at Mo Caihuan with a different kind of gaze—never before had he found her so neither clever nor endearing. So, Mo Caihuan walked out of the room with a listless air, while Han Li followed behind, his expression calm and composed. For a long time after Han Li had stepped out of the room, the quiet interior suddenly echoed with Yan Shi's serious voice. "Wu, please go around and check whether that young man has truly left. Don't let him sneak back unnoticed—we're not sure yet!" Upon hearing this, the cold-tempered Wang Shi said nothing and simply stepped out, vanishing into the darkness. "Si, aren't you being too generous with that young man? Isn't he really that capable?" "The three ladies admired her with sparkling eyes, somewhat unconvinced. 'Third sister, you must have missed something. This disciple our lord has taken is no ordinary one!' 'Consider that our Mo family has always been vigilant, and even more so since this pavilion is where I handle the affairs of the household. The hidden sentries and guards around it are dense—over twenty or thirty in number. Yet he managed to sneak in here undetected, leaving neither me nor Caihuan aware. Do you think an ordinary master could have accomplished that?' Lady Yan said softly."