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As dawn broke, the Pear Blossom Garden was bustling with activity. The sound of hurried footsteps echoed and mingled, culminating in Chun Tao's anxious shouts.

Chuntao tugged at Xiahe's sleeve, turning back every few steps at the courtyard gate, "Miss, Miss! We're leaving, really leaving...!"

Xiao Ran wore a light green academy robe, its hem fluttering in the breeze. A simple pear blossom hairpin adorned her hair, further accentuating her delicate beauty. A slight smile curved her lips, revealing a gentle expression, making her appear like an ethereal fairy.

"Alright, I got it. You guys go ahead and don't forget what I told you to do."

Chun Tao pouted, turned around somewhat angrily, and deliberately took heavier steps.

Today is the day they are going out to shop, but it is also the day of Guangwentang's return!

The "Day of Returning Worthy Scholars," as the name suggests, is a special banquet held by Guangwen Hall for those who passed the imperial examinations in the current and previous years. Here, both established and emerging scholars gather to discuss the hardships of pursuing knowledge and the intricacies of the imperial examination system. Guangwen Hall's main purpose in this event is to encourage its students to emulate the virtuous and strive for excellence in their studies.

However, the women in the capital saw this matter in a different light.

After all, women were not allowed to serve as officials in the imperial court.

Therefore, when so many talented young people gather together, it may be a rare opportunity for them to "become famous".

On such an important day, they couldn't do anything to help the girl. At the very least, they should have dressed her up nicely, but the shopping time was so tight that they didn't even have time to dress her up.

Moreover, the only thing the girl asked them to do was order that soft cheese from Shanyun Pavilion. No wonder she was angry!

Chun Tao took a few steps forward, then turned back with great concern and instructed Xiao Lan beside Xiao Ran, "Xiao Lan, you must take good care of the young lady!"

Xiao Lan answered immediately.

The old woman's voice urged them on again from outside the courtyard, and Chun Tao and Xia He hurriedly left.

Xiao Lan wasn't idle either; she carried the book bag out of the house. Then she followed Xiao Ran out of the courtyard.

The general's mansion was quite quiet today, as most of the maids and servants had gone out to shop, which added to the tranquility of the mansion.

As soon as Xiao Ran reached the front yard, she saw Afu walking with his head down, carrying something. His expression was unreadable. Since he wasn't walking in her direction, she pretended not to see him.

She turned her head and asked, "Xiao Lan, are you getting used to life in the General's Mansion?"

Xiao Lan looked up at her too, "Miss, I'm quite used to it! This place is much better than Tianxiang Pavilion. You're not like a madam, and you treat Xiao Lan so well!"

Xiao Ran smiled faintly and continued walking, "That's good then."

But before they had walked a short distance, Xiao Lan beside them exclaimed in surprise.

Xiao Lan looked in the distance with a puzzled expression and called out, "...Brother Afu?"

Xiao Ran was also surprised. Xiao Lan knew A Fu? How could they know each other?

Ah Fu seemed to have heard the shout, turned his head to take a closer look, and then hurried over.

"Miss." Afu first bowed to Xiao Ran, then turned to Xiao Lan beside him and chuckled, "Xiao Lan."

Xiao Lan was overjoyed. "Brother Afu, my sister and I couldn't find you after that day. So, you were in the General's Mansion!"

Xiao Ran asked, "You two know each other? What's going on?"

Xiao Lan then realized that she had been a little out of line, and explained, "Brother Afu is my benefactor. If it weren't for Brother Afu, I might not be in this world anymore."

Xiao Lan looked down at the ground, recalling what happened that day.