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"Alright, Your Highness." Xiao Ran quickly walked to Chen Zijin's side and took the silver comb back from Nangong Ming's hand.

"I really like this silver comb. Thank you, Sister Zijin."

Although Nangong Ming was surprised, he still took care of Xiao Ran and didn't say anything more.

Just then, a maidservant rushed over from the side, saying, "Miss, the general wants you to come over."

Xiao Ran understood; the banquet was about to begin. Usually at times like this, her father would ask her to say a few words on stage, just to leave an impression on her in the capital.

Today is not only her coming-of-age ceremony, but also the day she was resurrected from the dead.

Nangong Ming, who always loved watching the drama unfold, said gleefully, "Yes, Xiao Ran, you'd better go!"

But the next moment, the maid turned to him and said, "Prince Yan wants the heir to go as well."

Xiao Ran chuckled and said to him, "Let's go, Your Highness."

……

The front courtyard of the General's Mansion was extremely spacious, like a small world independent of the rest of the world. A clear pond and a few ancient trees created a tranquil atmosphere, free from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, with only the occasional chirping of birds and insects. It was precisely because Xiao Mu was captivated by this serene and elegant scenery that he unhesitatingly agreed to purchase this residence.

Therefore, it was no surprise that this reunion banquet was held here, and accommodating hundreds of guests was not a problem.

As the singing and dancing in the courtyard came to an end, Xiao Mu happily got up from his seat and walked to the center of the field.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to the General's Mansion. Today's reunion banquet coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival. As the ancients said, 'May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, though separated by a thousand miles.' This is a joyous day for our General's Mansion, as my daughter has come of age, and the whole family is reunited. We are extremely fortunate."

Applause erupted from all around, accompanied by congratulations.

"Come here, Ran'er," Xiao Mu suddenly said to Xiao Ran, who was sitting at the table.

Xiao Ran stepped forward and bowed, "Father."

Xiao Mu said, "My daughter has also gone through life and death before returning to the manor. Father was very worried and anxious the past few days. Today, I specially asked someone to make a lamp for you."

A moment later, a maidservant gracefully approached, carrying a large lantern. This lantern was exquisitely crafted, made from gauze as thin as a cicada's wing and supple bamboo strips. On the gauze, the fairy Chang'e was painted, and the little jade rabbit beside her seemed to leap out of the gauze, so lifelike.

As the candles were lit, the flickering light created a wondrous scene. Looking at it, Chang'e in the painting seemed to possess a divine spirit, her robes flowing as if she were dancing gracefully in the Moon Palace, while the Jade Rabbit seemed to leap and frolic alongside her, leaving the viewer mesmerized and as if transported to a celestial realm.

Xiao Mu gently stroked Xiao Ran's head and said softly, "The purpose of releasing this lantern is extraordinary. I hope that all the hardships and misfortunes Ran'er has experienced in the past can be dispelled into the vast night with the light of this lantern. From this day forward, I wish my child a smooth life, free from disasters and calamities, like Chang'e in this lantern, carefree and at ease, no longer suffering the pain of the past." After speaking, he handed the lantern to Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran accepted the gift with both hands, her eyes glistening with tears, as if she understood her father's deep meaning.

She used to think that her father didn't like her, especially after He Wan came. She felt that she wasn't as smart or eloquent as He Wan, so she was definitely not popular.

But now I understand that these little things are what truly reveal my father's feelings.

Perhaps her unreasonable behavior and domineering attitude had already chilled her father's heart.

Now that you're a new person, it's never too late to repent. In short...

Xiao Ran released the lantern, which slowly drifted away into the night sky, just like her emotions.

She would not let He Wan outdo her again.