Women like the Female Emperor who are foolish are the minority.

Both Fu Jinyu and Nalan Shisan were beauties, and of entirely different types.

Judging by her appearance, Fu Jinyu looked to be in her twenties. She was nearly 1.8 meters tall, with a slender figure and long, straight black hair. Her overall aura gave off the vibe of a boss lady.

Of course, the most striking thing about her was that terrifying lightning.

Nalan Shisan appeared to be in her thirties. She had a full, voluptuous figure and wore purple eyeshadow, exuding an air of mature allure.

Naturally, she also possessed the terrifying power of lightning.

Fu Jinyu used a technique to conceal her eyes, and since Nalan Shisan was inherently an array master, she easily hid hers as well.

Otherwise, their eyes would certainly have caused a sensation.

Xu Mu also noticed the stares from the crowd. To prevent anyone from disturbing their meal, he deliberately chose a private room.

After the three of them sat down inside, Xu Mu recounted everything he had found out.

Hearing this, Fu Jinyu and Nalan Shisan fell deep into thought.

"So that means Xianling Nan is the actual bad guy."

Fu Jinyu said in a deep voice, "Fu Cheng came here this time just to find her."

"I'm more curious about the divine medicine she mentioned. I wonder if Fu Cheng knows about it. If he does, we need to rush over there immediately. It would be bad if he took it," Nalan Shisan chimed in from the side.

"I never said I was taking you with me."

Xu Mu smiled and looked at Nalan Shisan. "Although I don't know what kind of divine medicine it is, with one less person, Sister Empress and I can split a bigger share."

[Favorability +15]

Fu Jinyu cast a proud glance at Nalan Shisan, then dumped an entire plate of meat into the boiling pot.

She had previously thought that Nalan Shisan was a strong competitor.

But now, anyone with eyes could see that her place in Xu Mu's heart was much more important than hers.

"Little brother, is it really okay for you to treat your older sister like this? In what way am I inferior to Fu Jinyu? Strength, figure, looks..."

Nalan Shisan paused and blinked. "Things Fu Jinyu hasn't done with you, I'm willing to do."

"Sister Demon Queen, let's eat first. I don't like people from Belgium."

Xu Mu was dismissive of this. Despite saying so much, her favorability hadn't increased by a single point.

Her filial piety value was still negative and hadn't turned positive, clearly showing she was playing tricks again.

"I can also become someone from Bel-dry."

Nalan Shisan instantly understood Xu Mu's meaning. Covering her mouth, she giggled, "Besides, it's precisely because your older sister likes you that she became Belgium."

Fu Jinyu had already started eating large mouthfuls of meat. She didn't understand their conversation at all.

She didn't care either; as long as Xu Mu stood on her side, that was enough.

"You completely don't understand what I'm looking for."

Xu Mu also picked up a slice of meat and dipped it in the sauce.

"Is it because I... was once taken advantage of? Do you think I'm dirty?"

The smile on Nalan Shisan's face gradually faded. "I understand why you would think that. How could a half-breed like me ever be compared to a princess like Fu Jinyu?"

Hearing this, Fu Jinyu slowed down her eating. Although she didn't like Nalan Shisan,

she still felt quite sympathetic toward her regarding this matter.

"No, you've got it wrong. However, regarding this matter, I also don't want your past pain to forever remain your inner demon."

Xu Mu looked at Nalan Shisan. "Come on, rank them for me. If I'm looking for a wife, assuming their character, looks, and backgrounds are all the same: Sister Empress, you, a twice-married woman, and a woman who cohabited with her boyfriend. From highest to lowest, how do they rank in my heart?"

"Do you even need to ask? Fu Jinyu is definitely the highest, followed by the woman who cohabited with her boyfriend since she never married. Next is the twice-married woman, and lastly, garbage like me."

Nalan Shisan answered without hesitation, not even needing to think about it.

"Wrong! I don't know what others might think, but at least my thoughts are completely different from yours."

Xu Mu shook his head.

Nalan Shisan was a bit surprised and asked, "What is your ranking?"

Fu Jinyu also pricked up her ears to listen.

"First of all, number one is definitely Sister Empress, there's no doubt about that. But for number two, I choose you."

Xu Mu pointed at Nalan Shisan.

Nalan Shisan's eyes instantly widened, and then she waved her hand. "Xu Mu, there's no need to say things you don't mean just to make me happy."

"My reasoning is very simple. You were a victim, you were forced, and you had no feelings for the man who forced you."

Xu Mu paused for a moment. "As for the twice-married woman and the cohabiting woman, the reason they did what they did was because they genuinely liked the guy and thought he was a good man. Am I right?"

"That's right."

Fu Jinyu stuffed another meatball into her mouth. "If they cohabited or got married without liking the person, then that would be even more lowly."

Nalan Shisan also nodded in agreement.

"They liked their men, and when it came to that kind of thing, they would even actively cooperate. Even if they broke up, they loved them once."

Xu Mu smiled and shrugged. "I'm a psychological germaphobe. I can't accept that."

Hearing this, Nalan Shisan remained silent for a long time.

After a long while, she finally suppressed her emotions and smiled. "Xu Mu, I'll believe you for now."

[Affection +10]

She used to always feel that trash like her, who had been trampled and humiliated, ranked at the very bottom.

She had struggled and suffered, eventually turning everything into resentment. She believed that no man was any good, and she wanted revenge.

However, Xu Mu's words touched her heart.

She hadn't expected to rank so high in Xu Mu's mind.

Fu Jinyu looked at Xu Mu curiously. "How do you rank the remaining two?"

"It depends on the situation. In my eyes, cohabitation and a second marriage are no different. If she's divorced and brings a son along, I'll definitely keep my distance. If she lived with her boyfriend for a few years, then turned around to marry me while demanding an exorbitant bride price, I would run away immediately."

Xu Mu smiled and ate a few bites of meat.

"You really know how to live practically."

A smile surfaced on Nalan Shisan's face again. "Then why didn't you take me with you?"

"When my life was in danger, Sister Empress chose to face it together with me. If it were you, you probably would have chosen to save yourself, right?"

Xu Mu looked at Nalan Shisan. "Actually, that's just human nature. People like Sister Empress are the minority. She's too silly, which is why I need to continuously improve her strength."

"Xu Mu, you're the silly one!"

Fu Jinyu clearly understood that sentence. She glared coldly at Xu Mu. "I am much smarter than you!"

"Right, right, right, you're the smartest."

Xu Mu nodded repeatedly.

Nalan Shisan smiled; she understood.

However, Xu Mu was indeed right. If they truly encountered a life-threatening crisis, Nalan Shisan would definitely prioritize saving herself.

After that, she never mentioned the matter of the divine medicine again.

...

After eating and drinking their fill, the sky had already grown dark.

Xu Mu didn't plan on going back today. Just as Nalan Shisan had said, it was currently uncertain whether Fu Cheng knew about that address.

He prepared to rush over there overnight.

"I'm so full!"

Fu Jinyu leaned back in her chair, clutching her stomach, and then looked at Xu Mu. "Let's go get some sleep, shall we? We can head to that location after resting for a while."

Xu Mu suddenly narrowed his eyes. Speaking of which, it seemed Fu Jinyu still owed him one second.

"I'll sleep together with you guys too."

Nalan Shisan said from the side.

"What are you sleeping here for? Go home and sleep!"

Xu Mu immediately looked at Nalan Shisan, not wanting his good opportunity to be ruined.