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The coming-of-age ceremony proceeded smoothly and quickly came to an end. Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the General's Mansion was brightly decorated and bustling with activity.

General Xiao Mu meticulously prepared a reunion banquet at his residence, and the guests who had attended the coming-of-age ceremony also stayed at the general's residence to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together.

At the banquet, the most eye-catching person was undoubtedly the Empress. She sat regally in the main seat, her posture dignified and elegant, like a peony blooming on a high cliff, exuding a noble and graceful aura.

Her gaze fell indifferently on the scene of singing and dancing, her expression calm and serene, making it difficult to fathom her inner emotions.

Among the guests, Xiao Ran also attracted everyone's attention.

At this moment, she was surrounded by a group of noble ladies from the capital. One of the noble ladies, dressed in gorgeous clothes, said to Xiao Ran with a smile, "Congratulations on your coming-of-age ceremony, Sister Xiao. This is a bracelet from Cuiyuxuan. I hope you won't find it too shabby."

The girls around cast envious glances; the jewelry from Cuiyuxuan was always exquisite, and the bracelets were among the most prized.

The other noble ladies also stepped forward to offer their gifts and congratulations, their eyes filled with blessings for Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran smiled and thanked them one by one, her demeanor elegant and graceful, displaying the demeanor of a well-bred lady.

Chen Ruonan was among them, and at that moment she was tightly gripping the handkerchief in her sleeve.

After the man in black disappeared, she was on tenterhooks, afraid that Xiao Ran would return unharmed. But the truth was—

Xiao Ran disappeared, and her plan succeeded.

Her father praised her highly, and she even outshone her brother.

But little did anyone know that just a month later, Xiao Ran would come back to life.

Her promises and boasts to her father had turned into a look of disappointment on his face.

After that, she was confined to her home, and her treatment at home plummeted. Even her own mother was implicated, while the mother of that little bitch Chen Zijin benefited instead.

Xiao Ran is nothing but a good-for-nothing, why should even the Empress treat her as a guest of honor! Moreover, Xiao Ran's pretentious and hypocritical actions at this moment are simply disgusting!

Her hands were clenched until they were red, and her face had become contorted. Chen Zijing, noticing something was wrong, softly called out, "Sister..."

Chen Ruonan then came to her senses, not even glancing at her younger sister beside her. Chen Zijing was only brought here to "see the world" because her wretched mother had said a few words to their father.

She stepped forward, smiling, but her eyes were full of contempt. "Oh, Sister Xiao, congratulations on your coming-of-age ceremony."

Xiao Ran suddenly looked in her direction and walked over with a warm expression.

Chen Ruonan sneered inwardly. She was still the same as before, licking his boots like a dog as soon as he got a little something.

But the next moment, Xiao Ran brushed past her and went straight to her younger sister behind her, even taking her hand.

They looked as if they were sisters.

Xiao Ran said, "Zijin, why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

Chen Zijing was a little embarrassed. "Sister Xiao, I..." She glanced at Chen Ruonan and said firmly, "It was Mother who told me to come out with my sister to broaden our horizons..."

Xiao Ran then turned around and looked at her, her eyes full of confusion. "There's someone else here. I thought it was Sister Zijing calling me just now."

The soft laughter of noble ladies could be heard from all around.

Chen Ruonan angrily retorted, "You!"