The two hugged each other tightly, as if they wanted to merge each other into their bodies.

Su Luo, Cang Zhou and Xing Hen stood aside, watching this touching scene, and couldn't help but be moved.

Shopkeeper Li came out from the inner hall and saw this scene. He quickly said, "General Xiao, Madam Xiao, I have prepared a private room for you. Please go there and reminisce about the past."

Xiao Minghan and Madam Xiao then separated, holding hands and following Shopkeeper Li towards the backyard.

Su Luo looked at their backs and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Princess, you are so amazing! You can actually think of such a good idea to reunite General Xiao and his wife." Cang Zhou exclaimed from the side.

Su Luo smiled slightly: "It's nothing. As long as I can help them, I'm willing to do anything."

She paused, then said, "Cang Zhou, you stay here and don't let anyone get close. Xing Hen and I are going out for a while."

"Yes!" Cang Zhou replied.

Su Luo and Xing Hen also followed him towards the door.

The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight fell on the bluestone path, casting a faint silver glow.

Su Luo walked slowly in front, her clothes fluttering in the wind, like a fairy under the moon.

Xing Hen followed her silently, his eyes always fixed on her back, his eyes full of heartache and admiration.

After following the princess, he witnessed the hardships and difficulties she had gone through.

Although he is a member of the royal family, he has never enjoyed true wealth and glory. Instead, he has to walk on thin ice every day and take every step carefully.

Xing Hen thought to himself that if the princess had not been born into an imperial family, with her intelligence and talent, she would have been able to live a free, happy and fulfilling life.

Unfortunately, fate played a trick on her. She happened to be a princess, shouldering a burden that ordinary people could hardly imagine.

Su Luo suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at Xinghen. Seeing that he looked troubled, he couldn't help but ask, "Xinghen, what are you thinking about? You seem absent-minded."

Xing Hen came back to his senses and quickly collected his thoughts. He replied respectfully, "Princess, I... I wasn't thinking about anything else. I was just wondering if the princess needed a rest after running around today."

Su Luo smiled slightly and shook his head: "I'm not tired. But it's been a while since we came out, it's time to go back."

She paused, then continued, "After returning to Baixiang Pavilion and sending Madam Xiao back to the General's Mansion, I should also return to the palace. I can't let anyone find out that I'm not in the palace, otherwise it will easily cause trouble."

"Yes, Princess." Xinghen replied.

The two continued walking forward and soon returned to Baixiang Pavilion.

As soon as they entered the door, they saw Xiao Minghan and Mrs. Xiao standing in the lobby waiting for them.

Seeing Su Luo, they hurried forward, both knelt on the ground, and said in unison: "Your Majesty, thank you for saving my life! Your kindness is so great, your majesty, I will never forget it!"

Su Luo quickly stepped forward to help them up, saying, "Please get up quickly! What are you doing? You're making me suffer."

Xiao Minghan and Madam Xiao stood up, their eyes still filled with gratitude.

Xiao Minghan said, "Princess, you not only saved my life, but also reunited us. We have no way of repaying your kindness! From now on, my wife and I will serve you wholeheartedly, even if it means risking our lives!"

Madam Xiao also said, "Your Highness, my wife and I are willing to swear allegiance to you until death!"

Su Luo looked at their sincere eyes and was deeply moved.

She smiled slightly and said, "I appreciate your kindness. However, now is not the time to talk about this."

She paused, looked at Madam Xiao, and asked, "Madam, I heard from General Xiao that you seem to want to follow him... Then what about Xiao Heng? Have you considered his situation?"

When Madam Xiao heard this, a hint of hesitation and struggle flashed in her eyes.

She was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Your Highness, you don't know that my origins...are not glorious. I was originally a concubine of the Duke of Su's family, and have been bullied since I was a child. If it weren't for my husband's disdain, I would have long ago..."

She paused, tears welling in her eyes, and continued, "Now that my husband has encountered great adversity, those people in the Duke of Su's mansion will surely take advantage of his misfortune. If I stay there, I will only become a burden to Heng'er. It would be better...it would be better for me to go with my husband. That way, the old Duke might treat Heng'er kindly for my husband's sake."

Hearing what Mrs. Xiao said, Su Luo couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

She didn't expect that Mrs. Xiao had such an unknown past.

It seems that all women in this world, regardless of their status, have their own sufferings and helplessness.

Seeing that Mrs. Xiao had made up her mind, Su Luo stopped trying to persuade her.

She nodded and said, "In that case, I won't force you. But don't worry, I will quickly facilitate Xiao Heng's succession to the title. As long as I'm here, I won't let anyone bully him."

"Thank you, Princess!" Xiao Minghan and Madam Xiao expressed their gratitude again.

Su Luo smiled slightly and said, "Okay, let's get going now without further ado."

She turned to Shopkeeper Li and said, "Shopkeeper Li, go get the fake death medicine that you prepared earlier and give it to Madam Xiao."

"Yes, Princess." Shopkeeper Li responded and turned to walk towards the inner hall.

A moment later, Shopkeeper Li came out with an exquisite small porcelain bottle and handed it to Mrs. Xiao.

Mrs. Xiao took the porcelain bottle and put it away carefully.

Su Luo said to Xinghen again: "Xinghen, send Madam Xiao back to the General's Mansion and make sure she is safe."

"Yes, Princess." Xinghen replied.

After bidding farewell to Su Luo and Xiao Minghan, Madam Xiao followed Xing Hen and left Baixiang Pavilion.

Su Luo looked at their backs and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that everything would go well.

"Let's go too." Su Luo said to Xiao Minghan.

"Yes, Princess." Xiao Minghan replied.

The two walked out of Baixiang Pavilion side by side and headed towards the imperial palace.

As the night deepened, the streets became deserted, with only a few dim lanterns swaying in the wind.

As Su Luo walked, he was thinking about his next plan in his mind.

After returning to the palace, Su Luo quietly returned to his bedroom.

She changed out of her nightgown, freshened up, and then lay down on the bed.

Although her body was a little tired, her mind was unusually clear.

She closed her eyes, and various images kept appearing in her mind.

There is the joy of the reunion of Xiao Minghan and his wife, the miserable life experience of Mrs. Xiao, the complicated situation in Dai State, and... the mysterious prince of Dai State.

After an unknown amount of time, Su Luo finally fell into a deep sleep.

In her dream, she seemed to be in a fog, unable to see the direction or find a way out.

She kept running and searching, but she could never get rid of the fog.

Suddenly, a bright light descended from the sky, illuminating the road ahead.

Su Luo was delighted and ran towards the light.

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